The NVFC is accepting nominations for our annual awards through January 31. In addition to the Lifetime Achievement Award, Junior Firefighter of the Year Award, and Junior Firefighter Program of the Year Award, we have launched a new award – the Chief James P. Seavey Sr. Health and Wellness Leadership Award. You can learn more…
The City of Martinsburg (WV) is accepting applications for the position of Fire Chief. This is a full-time civilian administrative position under the direct supervision of the City Manager. The Fire Chief position requires the minimum qualifications outlined in the complete job description found on the City website at www.cityofmartinsburg.org careers tab. The Fire Chief…
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (P.L. 115-97) included a major provision of the Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act, legislation that was first introduced in 2003 shortly after the Station Club Fire in West Warwick, RI that claimed the lives of 100 victims. CFSI has been a part of a coalition of public safety organization…
Win prizes for you and your firehouse as a reward for your volunteer hours! The NVFC has partnered with Cabot Creamery Co-operative to reward volunteer emergency responders for their hours of service. Simply use the Reward Volunteers tool to track the hours you spend volunteering in your community and earn a series of rewards…
Roy Lee Redd, age 66, of Christiansburg, died Wednesday, November 28, 2018, at Lewis Gale Hospital – Montgomery. He was born in Christiansburg, VA on May 29, 1952 to the late John Forest and Bertha Sizemore Redd. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Teresa Linkous Redd. He…
Here is a link to the obituary and arrangements for David Creasy. https://www.morrissett.com/obituary/David-Carrington-Creasy-Sr./N.-Chesterfield-VA/1818402 David’s visitation will be held from 12:00 to 4:00 pm and 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Sunday, October 21 at Morrissett Funeral and Cremation Service, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. N. Chesterfield, VA 23234. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on…
The IAFC’s National Volunteer Workforce Solutions team has been working hard to help departments create an inclusive environment that will assist them with their recruitment and retention efforts. This has resulted in many resources, which are now available for your department. For more information click here
It is with sadness that we report the passing of Past VSFA President Tommy Chinault. He served as president in 2003- 2004 and was currently the Executive Committeeman, representing the 11th District Tommy was a member of the Tappahannock-Essex Volunteer Fire Department. Service information will be posted as it is available. Arrangements for Tommy are as follows: Visitation…
Fire Programs in conjunction with the Virginia Fire Services Board, are seeking nominations for the 2018 Governor’s Fire Service Awards, which honors and recognizes excellence in Fire Services in the Commonwealth. The annual Governor’s Fire Service Awards is presented in eight categories during the Virginia Fire Chiefs Association Expo and Symposium held in February at…