They can’t come to the scene, but they often bring it to you before you get there. Their communication and care can calm those in need and bring important information to the response from the first moment of a call. Take this module to learn how Telecommunicators/Dispatchers can help get the right resources to the…
Every two seconds, someone in America needs blood. The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) has teamed up with the American Red Cross to encourage local fire and EMS departments to host a blood drive. Not only will you be saving even more lives, you’ll be fostering teamwork among your members, building goodwill within your community,…
Virginia Department of Fire Programs welcomes newly appointed Deputy Director, Robert Dubé. Dubé joins VDFP with over four decades of experience in firefighting and emergency management. About Deputy Director Dube’ Brook Pittinger moves into the position of Assistant Chief of Administration & Risk Management Services.
Each spring, the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) honors a volunteer firefighter who has provided a lifetime of service, a volunteer firefighter or EMS provider who has demonstrated leadership in the area of responder health and wellness, an outstanding junior firefighter, and an exemplary junior firefighter program. All recipients receive a personalized award and national…
In the first two weeks of 2020, seven roadway responders have been struck and killed by vehicles while assisting the public. Seven responders lost in fourteen days. These losses end people’s lives, destroy families, destabilize departments, and threaten the safety of the motoring public. We cannot wait another day to make this a top…
. Visitation January 13, Monday night 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Whitten Funeral Home, 3966 S. Amherst Highway, Madison Heights, VA Funeral 11:00 a.m. Tuesday Jan. 14th in First Baptist Church of Monroe, 139 Francis Avenue, Monroe, VA 24574 Any department bringing apparatus please arrive at the church by 10:00 am. If possible There will…
Each spring, the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) honors a volunteer firefighter who has provided a lifetime of service, a volunteer firefighter or EMS provider who has demonstrated leadership in the area of responder health and wellness, an outstanding junior firefighter, and an exemplary junior firefighter program. All recipients receive a personalized award and national…
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) has some exciting membership news to start out 2020! The NVFC strives to offer the best services for our members, and we also want to make sure membership is affordable for volunteers. That is why we are introducing a new single-category individual NVFC membership. No more categories, no…
The NVFC is now accepting proposals from qualified instructors and speakers to present at our inaugural Recruitment and Retention Experience, which takes place Sept. 25-26 in Cleveland, OH. Proposals are due by Feb. 1. A press release is attached. Download Press Release
JLARC (Joint Legialative Audit & Review Commission) released it’s study on Workers Compensation in Virginia on December 16, 2019. Click her to view the report