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Is Volunteerism Dying Or Has Your Marketing Flatlined?

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 NFPA Fire Department Profile for 2020 found that 50% of all firefighters are between the ages of 30 and 49 years old.

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Entering its 10th Year, Wildfire Community Preparedness Day is May 4

NVFC

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

First 100 people to post their project plans online will receive a free campaign banner The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) and State Farm have announced that Wildfire Community Preparedness Day will be held on Saturday, May 4, reflecting the 10th anniversary of the campaign. State Farm is ranked No.

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Serving the Whole Community: Older Residents

NVFC

JANUARY 30, 2024

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) provides a plan for creating an older adult-specific open house , which includes information on fall prevention, blood pressure screening, and fire safety tips. Fire Administration and NFPA provide graphics, messaging, handouts, and other tools to educate older adults in your community.

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Battery Energy Storage Systems: A Growing Presence in Local Communities

NVFC

AUGUST 13, 2024

Lessons learned have resulted in the adoption of standards and codes like UL 9540 Standard for Safety of Energy Storage Systems and Equipment and NFPA 855 Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems, in addition to continual design improvements that energy companies integrate into energy storage facilities.

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Fire-Resistant Clothing

US Patriot

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) maintains standards for both types of resistant materials. NFPA standards 2112 and 2113 lay the groundwork for the industry to certify their garments into one of four hazard categories. Thanks to the NFPA, flame-resistant materials are clearly labeled with their protection capabilities.

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Does your department’s response performance stack up?

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. Does your department stack up?

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Fire Departments in KY, VT Awarded Turnouts and Helmets through MSA and DuPont’s Globe Gear Giveaway

NVFC

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The department only has two sets of gear that are NFPA compliant. The department has achieved a lot over the past months, including public fire prevention education, restoration of the fire station, cleaning the community park, and working on a Firewise awareness project to reduce wildfire risks.

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APOT: Why It Matters and How To Cut Down on It

ESO

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The data in the 2024 EMS Index shows that nearly 88% of all patient transfers documented had an offload time of 20 minutes or less, which fell within NFPA guidelines. Due to this, the 2024 EMS Index set out to use data to measure the ir frequenc y and seek out solutions for lowering wall times. Does your department stack up?

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The Importance of Accurate Property Loss Reporting

ESO

AUGUST 11, 2023

You can also increase accuracy by using NFPA recommended calculation steps or visiting your local tax assessor’s website. First, it’s vital to understanding the severity of a fire and the impact it leaves behind. The BVD helps provide the “average” construction cost per square foot.

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NVFC Announces Recipients of the 2024 Fire Service Achievement Awards

NVFC

MARCH 12, 2024

He was the first chair of the NFPA committees for 1033: Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigators and 1091: Standard for Traffic Control Incident Management Professional Qualifications. The program would provide 10 free college credits for the NDTA fire classes.

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Serving the Whole Community: Including Women in Your R&R Efforts

NVFC

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The 2022 edition of NFPA 1582, Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Departments , has a section specifically addressing Pregnancy and Reproductive Health with more information found in the Annex. Women may not view the fire service as a career or volunteer option, unless they know someone. How do I train physically?

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Why is The Job Different?

The Overrun

JULY 6, 2021

The requirements for the job are actually a little harder in EMS as opposed to firefighter; because you either have to be an EMT, a paramedic (although you will be hired as an EMT only), or a graduate “trainee” of one of the designated NYC high schools for health or public safety that funnel recruits into the pipeline. Oh, and as for mobility?

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The Top 15 Best EMS Boots for EMTs and Paramedics as Chosen by a Veteran EMT.

EMT Training Station

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

The fire boot meets all NFPA 1977 Standard Requirements on Protective Clothing and Equipment for Wildland Fire Fighting 2016 edition. Updated: Nov 2023 Hi, I am Mike I am a veteran EMT with more than a decade of experience, and I want to help you pick the best pair of EMS boots for your career as an EMT or paramedic. Shield Boot.

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Final Three Fire Departments Awarded New Turnouts and Helmets Through the 2024 MSA and DuPont’s Globe Gear Giveaway

NVFC

DECEMBER 17, 2024

With 20 active firefighters and only 15 sets of gear all more than 10 years old and thus out of compliance with NFPA standards the department faces a critical need for donated equipment to enhance training and ensure community safety.

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Battery Energy Storage Systems: A Growing Presence in Local Communities

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Does your department’s response performance stack up?

Fire Departments in KY, VT Awarded Turnouts and Helmets through MSA and DuPont’s Globe Gear Giveaway

APOT: Why It Matters and How To Cut Down on It

The Importance of Accurate Property Loss Reporting

NVFC Announces Recipients of the 2024 Fire Service Achievement Awards

Serving the Whole Community: Including Women in Your R&R Efforts

Why is The Job Different?

The Top 15 Best EMS Boots for EMTs and Paramedics as Chosen by a Veteran EMT.

Final Three Fire Departments Awarded New Turnouts and Helmets Through the 2024 MSA and DuPont’s Globe Gear Giveaway

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