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We had another full day at the NVFC Fall Board Conference in Owensboro, KY! Thank you to everyone who shared their expertise, joined the conversations, and helped make it a great day!
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📣 Calling all fire and emergency service instructors and subject matter experts!
The NVFC is now accepting presentation proposals for the 2027 NVFC Training Summit, taking place June 25–26 in Albuquerque, NM.
🔗 Learn more and submit your proposal: buff.ly/XNR5TgN
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⏰ Don’t miss your opportunity to outfit your crew with wildland PPE!
Eligible volunteer fire departments can apply to receive five sets of Ricochet Wildland Gear through the Ricochet PPE Award Program.
Applications close September 30 at noon ET.
👉 nvfc.org/ricochet
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Join the NVFC on October 7 for a free Train-the-Trainer webinar with Joel Feldman, founder of EndDD.org. Learn how to effectively deliver distracted driving education to teens.
📅 October 7
⏰ 2pm ET
💻 Free webinar
Register: buff.ly/IXkkWFk
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📚 Missed a recent live NVFC training? Catch the replay!
All of our recent webinars and roundtable talks are now available to watch on demand in the NVFC Virtual Classroom — completely free.
▶️ Watch now at: virtualclassroom.nvfc.org
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🏆State Farm has been named a finalist for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s 2026 Citizens Awards in the Best Community Improvement Program category for its partnership with the NVFC. Learn more: buff.ly/f5vfQ8t
#BusinessSolves
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Let’s be honest: you probably don’t even remember what post you just scrolled past. But as a volunteer firefighter, you’ll make memories each day that’ll last a lifetime… Which one sounds better?
Come build some real skills at MakeMeAFirefighter.org
#MakeMeAFirefighter
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🔥 Getting a firsthand look at what it takes to be a firefighter!
Some NVFC staff recently participated in Firefighter 101 Day, hosted by the Congressional Fire Services Institute and Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute
Thanks to CFSI and MFRI for another great opportunity!
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🔥 Fire Prevention Week is just a few weeks away! Is your department ready?
This year’s Fire Prevention Week, October 4-10, focuses on “Charge Into Safety™. Safe Charging Is a Superpower.”
🔗 Get ready: buff.ly/kU5Jzkt
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Volunteer firefighter recruitment takes more than a flyer and a Facebook post—it takes a real strategy. Responder MAX specializes in marketing, websites, and recruitment campaigns built specifically for public safety agencies.
Learn more: bit.ly/MAX-9-26
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September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Take time this month to make behavioral health and suicide prevention part of your department’s training.
Take the NVFC’s Preventing and Coping with Suicide in the Emergency Services course here🔗 buff.ly/02335sK
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🚑 Nearly 33,000 motor vehicle crash patients met the criteria for prehospital blood transfusion in 2025.
Learn more about efforts to expand access to prehospital blood transfusion: buff.ly/A4aCNyN
Take a closer look at the map 👉 buff.ly/eXvYYVC
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This #ThankfulThursday, we’re recognizing our media partner CRACKYL for bringing real fire service perspectives to topics that impact life both in and out of the firehouse, including health and fitness, mental wellbeing, relationships, finances, and more👉crackyl.com.
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🚒 Please join us in welcoming Galls as a new NVFC Advocate Member!
GALLS® provides uniforms, duty gear, and equipment to fire, EMS, law enforcement, and other public safety professionals across North America.
🔗 Learn more: buff.ly/cEIKKF1
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Wildland and WUI incidents demand gear designed for the conditions responders face. Through the Ricochet PPE Award Program, eligible volunteer fire departments can apply for the opportunity to receive 5 sets of Ricochet Wildland Gear. Apply by Sept 30 nvfc.org/ricochet
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We’re hiring! 🚒
The NVFC is looking for a full-time Membership Coordinator to join our team and help support the nation’s volunteer fire and emergency services.
🔗 View the full position description and apply: buff.ly/empPCGQ
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The NVFC has released four new 15-second PSAs to help fire and emergency service departments educate their communities about the dangers of distracted driving.
▶️ Watch and share the videos on YouTube or Vimeo to help spread the message in your community: buff.ly/hRLg8Oe
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Are you getting the most out of your NVFC membership? 👀
Join us on September 15 at 2pm ET to:
🔹 Walk through the NVFC member portal
🔹 Explore exclusive member benefits and resources
🔹 Learn more about the First Responder Helpline
👉 Register today: buff.ly/MAJuwqz
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As part of the NVFC's 50th anniversary celebration, we're highlighting the South Carolina State Firefighters’ Association, which is celebrating 121 years. Join today for $24/year and stand with volunteers nationwide 👉 nvfc.org/join
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On September 11, we remember the lives lost, the heroes who answered the call, and the extraordinary courage and sacrifice shown in the face of tragedy.
NVFC Chair Steve Hirsch shares a message: buff.ly/uXiCTrx
We remember. We honor. We will never forget.
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