The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has received a $225,000 grant from General Motors to deliver its electric vehicle (EV) training for free to 12,000 volunteer and underserved fire departments throughout the U.S. The funding comes at a critical time, as more EVs continue to enter the roadways but many fire departments remain untrained in…
The VSFA is seeking members to serve as District Representatives for the Executive Committee around the Commonwealth. A reorganization approved by the general membership has created new opportunities, and the death or retirement of some longtime representatives is opening new slots. The VSFA is taking this opportunity to locate, identify, and appoint representatives that can…
In anticipation of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the St. Mary Protectress Ukrainian Catholic Church in Apopka, Florida started gathering relief supplies for Ukraine (before hostilities started). As of April 13th, volunteer truck drivers have transported 75 tons of relief supplies from the church in Apopka, Florida to New Jersey where the supplies are then shipped to the…
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The Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN) Virginia Chapter has partnered with Virginia Commonwealth University’s Massey Cancer Center to conduct a survey of Virginia firefighters to get a better picture of the cancer problem in the Virginia fire service….. Read Article
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Homes for Heroes and the Virginia State Firefighters Association (VSFA) have announced a partnership to help firefighter, EMS, and EMT professionals’ save when purchasing, selling, or refinancing a home. VSFA members, their families, and their first responder friends will be eligible to take advantage of the Hero Rewards program, which provides discounts, savings, and rewards on…
The Departments of Agriculture, Interior and the Homeland Security through FEMA are now accepting applications for members to the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. Additional information can be found in the attached release. Read News Release Here