The NVFC staff recently gathered in Washington, DC, for our annual get-together at The Mansion on O & O Street Museum. From exploring hidden doors to spending time together outside the workday, it was a great opportunity to connect & strengthen the team behind the NVFC's mission!

Join Dr. Candice McDonald and Chief Joel Cerny, along with special guests Douglas Cline and Chief Corey Smedley, for the next NVFC R&R Coffee Talk focused on recruitment and retention in combination departments. ☕ October 29 | 7 PM ET 🔗 Register now: buff.ly/GISlygb

NVFC board members attended a White House Rose Garden luncheon yesterday honoring our nation's first responders. The NVFC was proud to shine a spotlight on the dedication and service of the volunteer firefighters and EMS providers who give back to their communities every day!

Sending thanks to Pierce Mfg for the hard work they put into manufacturing custom and commercial pumpers, aerials, rescue trucks, wildland trucks, minipumpers, and more. We appreciate their NVFC Advocate membership! #thankfulthursday buff.ly/OnsPENZ

The NVFC and First Alert have teamed up to offer Whole Home Safety: Reducing Preventable In-Home Injuries and Deaths through Community Education. 🚒 Take the course FREE for a limited time in the NVFC Virtual Classroom: buff.ly/Fu63Efs

Join the NVFC on Oct 21 at 2pm ET for Behind the 8 Ball: The First 15 Minutes on the Fireground, presented by Timothy Cowan. This webinar will explore incident priorities and the impact of limited staffing. 👉 buff.ly/NlnTtou

The NVFC is looking for speakers to share their recruitment and retention successes at the 2027 NVFC Training Summit, June 25–26 in Albuquerque, NM. Submit a presentation proposal here: buff.ly/XNR5TgN

🚨 EMS and 911 professionals should be aware of three fentanyl-related substances increasingly found in the illicit drug supply: carfentanil, fluorofentanyl, and methylfentanyl. Learn more about these threats and what responders need to know: buff.ly/ODATDPB

A recent story from NPR’s Marketplace takes a closer look at volunteer firefighter recruitment challenges in Wyoming and features insights from NVFC Chair Steve Hirsch and Massachusetts Director Joe Maruca. 🎧 Listen to the story: buff.ly/qk6MlIQ

Join the NVFC on October 28 at 2pm ET for a Roundtable Talk exploring how departments can navigate NFPA standards, understand their options, and make informed decisions that work for their communities. 🔗 Register now: buff.ly/0QVW2HB

🚒 More than $3 million in federal grant funding will help the NVFC expand critical programs supporting the volunteer fire and emergency services! These grants will help provide resources, training, and support. Read more: buff.ly/ADj6NxE

Take a look back at the 2026 NVFC Fall Board Conference in Owensboro, KY! 59 directors representing 39 states came together to conduct business, discuss critical issues impacting the volunteer emergency services, and celebrate 50 years of the NVFC.▶️ buff.ly/PNiAHwY

🔥 Applications are now open for the October Ricochet PPE Award Program! Eligible volunteer fire departments can apply for the chance to receive Ricochet Wildland + Technical Rescue Dual-Cert Gear. Application period closes October 30 at noon ET. 👉 nvfc.org/ricochet

The NVFC is excited to partner with The AES Corporation to launch the AES Safer Tomorrow Fund. Through the program, 10 eligible volunteer fire, EMS, and rescue departments will each receive up to $20,000. Applications open October 15! Learn more: buff.ly/OKWbxk3

Join the NVFC on Oct 21 at 2pm ET for Behind the 8 Ball: The First 15 Minutes on the Fireground, presented by Timothy Cowan. This webinar will explore incident priorities and the impact of limited staffing. 👉 buff.ly/NlnTtou

It’s #FirePreventionWeek, so this #thankfulthursday we’re giving a shoutout to the organization behind it all — the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)! 👏🔥 Learn more at nfpa.org and fpw.org. #FirePreventionWeek #FireSafety

🎉 Join us in congratulating Amanda Tegtmeyer on her promotion to Training Manager! As the NVFC continues to expand its in-person and online training opportunities, Amanda has played an integral role in keeping it all moving. Congratulations, Amanda!

Join the NVFC on October 13 for a webinar examining a deadly incident and the critical considerations for responding to silo fires. 📅 October 13 ⏰ 2pm ET 💻 Register: buff.ly/pQevY6C

🔥 For Virginia McMichael, serving her community has been a family affair for four decades. Virginia is a firefighter and EMT with Cooper Landing Emergency Services in Alaska. youtu.be/d5WOaOclFxo

Preventing fires starts with simple habits like safe charging. This #FirePreventionWeek, check out @Sparky_Fire_Dog’s top charging safety tips. And if you’re ready to answer the call to serve, learn how you can become a volunteer firefighter at MakeMeAFirefighter.org