Mark your calendars for May 25, 2022 May 25, 2022 we will come together once again for the annual Fire Service Legislative Day. This is the time to make your voices heard by visiting your representatives so the vitally important issues facing the fire service in North Carolina can be discussed in … [Read more...] about Legislative Day – May 25, 2022

Equipment and Supply Donations for State Emergency Service of Ukraine
GENERAL LIST OF DONATED EQUIPMENT - STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE of UKRAINE.English RARS UKR lista_asortymentowa_asortment_donated IAFC Polish VFB State Emergency Service of Ukraine Donation Instructions.29MAR2022 Polish NFS VFB Pro Forma Example.English The State Emergency Service … [Read more...] about Equipment and Supply Donations for State Emergency Service of Ukraine

COVID-19 Resources for EMS & Fire First Responders and Clinicians
A video was developed by Drs. Daniel Patterson PHD NRP, Francis Guyette MD MPH, and Christian Martin-Gill MD MPH from the University of Pittsburgh Department of Emergency Medicine. The work was supported by the following Intergovernmental Personnel ACT (IAP) agreements from the National Institute … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Resources for EMS & Fire First Responders and Clinicians

Cancer Insurance Legislation For the NC Fire Service Included in Legislative Budget Up for Vote This Week
Firefighters Fighting Cancer is currently included in the proposed Legislative Budget negotiated by both Chambers of the General Assembly. Call your Senate and House Representatives and ask them to vote to pass the final version of the budget this week with this provision. This is a Cancer … [Read more...] about Cancer Insurance Legislation For the NC Fire Service Included in Legislative Budget Up for Vote This Week

North Carolina Fire Service Legislative Day – May 5, 2021
The North Carolina Fire Service Legislative Day is May 5th. It is critical we show our support and let our Representatives know what the key issues are for the fire service in North Carolina. Please plan to attend and make our voices heard. When: May 5, 2021 Where: NC Department of … [Read more...] about North Carolina Fire Service Legislative Day – May 5, 2021

Tell Congress to Help Volunteer Fire Departments Fight Wildland Fire!
The Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) grant program distributes funding through state foresters to local fire departments to help them prepare to fight wildland fire. Representatives Kim Schrier (D-WA) and Mike Bost (R-IL) are circulating a sign-on letter seeking a $1 million increase for VFA in FY … [Read more...] about Tell Congress to Help Volunteer Fire Departments Fight Wildland Fire!

Tell Congress to Restore Volunteer Fire Department Funding Protections in the HEROES Act!
The Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act waives a requirement that volunteer fire departments receive at least 25% of Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) funding to purchase PPE to protect personnel from exposure to COVID-19. Use the NVFC's Legislative Action … [Read more...] about Tell Congress to Restore Volunteer Fire Department Funding Protections in the HEROES Act!

Joint Anti-Harassment, Bullying, and Discrimination Statement
Joint Anti-Harassment, Bullying, and Discrimination Statement by the NVFC, IABPFF, IAFC, IAFC/VCOS, iWomen, NAFTD, and NAHFF The purpose of this joint statement is to communicate to all fire and emergency service personnel that the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), the International … [Read more...] about Joint Anti-Harassment, Bullying, and Discrimination Statement