NVFC

MARCH 12, 2024

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reported that in 2020, there were 676,900 volunteer firefighters in the U.S. This is compared to 897,750 in 1984, the first year the NFPA began tracking this number. The age of current volunteer firefighters is also a topic of conversation, and perhaps concern. But are they?

OR 116

OR Firefighter NFPA EMT 116

NVFC

AUGUST 13, 2024

By Mike Simpson This article is reprinted from the 2024 issue of Firefighter Strong. Early and frequent engagement between BESS operators and firefighters can best serve the safety of the community. Utility-scale battery energy storage is often referred to as the bridge between a reliable power grid and building a clean energy future.

Firefighter 105

Firefighter NFPA Emergency Response OR 105

NVFC

MARCH 12, 2024

Health & Wellness Leadership Award, co-sponsored by VFIS and Ward Diesel Filter Systems; Joseph Valentino, Junior Firefighter of the Year, sponsored by California Casualty; and Inver Grove Heights Fire Department Explorer Program, Junior Firefighter Program of the Year, sponsored by California Casualty. “We Chief James P.

Firefighter 111

Firefighter Emergency Medical Technician NFPA First Responder 111

NVFC

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Cornettsville (KY) Fire Department and Elmore Fire Department (Lake Elmore, VT) will each receive four new sets of Globe turnout gear and four MSA Cairns® fire helmets to provide protection to their volunteer firefighters. The department only has two sets of gear that are NFPA compliant.

Firefighter 105

Firefighter NFPA First Responder Emergency Management 105

NVFC

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Like men, female firefighters are at an increased risk of a variety of cancers and other reproductive health issues; they also face other physical and behavioral health issues. discusses the health issues specific to female firefighters and how it can impact your department’s recruitment and retention efforts. What should I eat?

Firefighter 72

Firefighter First Responder EMT EMT 72

ESO

AUGUST 31, 2023

For fire and EMS responses, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has set guidelines for 4 minutes or less for travel time, 80 seconds for fire turnout time, and 60 seconds for EMS turnout time. In the chart below are the NFPA guidelines along with median response times and high performers.

NFPA 52

NFPA Firefighter EMS OR 52

ESO

AUGUST 11, 2023

You can also increase accuracy by using NFPA recommended calculation steps or visiting your local tax assessor’s website. For more fire insights and best practices that can benefit your firefighters, check out the ESO Fire Index today. The BVD helps provide the “average” construction cost per square foot.

NFPA 52

NFPA Firefighter OR EMS 52