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Looking to advance your fire or EMS career? The application deadline is TOMORROW, July 15, for National Fire Academy (NFA) on-campus courses taking place October–December 2026 in Emmitsburg, MD. Apply today: buff.ly/2nFbz6B

First responders are there in our most critical moments — saving lives, providing care, and protecting our communities. While they’re on a mission to help others, your mission is to help keep them safe. #SlowDownMoveOver

What a successful weekend at the first-ever NVFC Hands-On: Regional Training Series! 🚒 Firefighters gathered at the Wayne County Regional Training Facility in Apple Creek, OH, for two days of learning, leadership, and collaboration.📸 Check out a few highlights from the weekend!

Fire & EMS departments play a vital role in educating the next generation. Join the NVFC on July 14 at 2pm ET to discover ready-to-use K-12 distracted driving prevention programs you can bring to your schools and community. Register today 👉 buff.ly/4sAPt9J

The fire service needs leaders who can earn trust, make sound decisions under pressure, and guide their crews through the challenges of today’s fireground. If you're ready to become the leader your crew deserves, this course was built for you. Learn more: buff.ly/F6hoE9z

Wondering how your emergency service department can harness the power of AI to attract and keep members? Then join this interactive discussion on AI in emergency service recruitment and retention. It will run 30 minutes with time for Q&A. Register: buff.ly/maaf54B

Since joining the Tivoli (NY) Fire Department in 2018, Robin Bruno has stepped into several leadership roles, but she says the most rewarding part of volunteering is being there for people when they need help the most. Read more here: buff.ly/2vaePG5

As part of the NVFC’s 50th anniversary celebration, we’re highlighting the Montana State Volunteer Firefighters Association and its commitment to volunteer firefighters across the Big Sky State. Join the NVFC and stand with volunteers nationwide 👉 nvfc.org/join

If you're not an NVFC member, you're missing out on exclusive benefits designed to help you succeed in the volunteer fire and emergency services. For just $24 a year, membership pays for itself many times over. 👉 Join today buff.ly/r3MU7dF

Today we're giving a shoutout to NVFC Advocate Member Snap-tite Hose for its commitment to supporting the fire service with reliable, durable fire hose built to perform when it matters most. Learn more: snaptitehose.com

Check out these photos from a recent Wildland Fire Assessment Program (WFAP) training hosted by Rangeley Fire Rescue and the Maine Forest Service in Rangeley, ME. 👉 Find a training in your area or request one for your department: buff.ly/0Fuil1u

The 2026 NVFC Step Strong Challenge may be over, but the momentum continues. A recent article in the Index-Journal highlights several firefighters and departments that participated in the challenge.👉 Read how they stepped up their fitness: buff.ly/25GRsbS

Fire & EMS departments play a vital role in educating the next generation. Join the NVFC on July 14 at 2pm ET to discover ready-to-use K-12 distracted driving prevention programs you can bring to your schools and community. Register today 👉 buff.ly/4sAPt9J

Each year, firefighters are injured and killed while driving to or from an emergency scene. This course is designed to provide knowledge, guidance, and practical applications that can help decrease the risks. Take this course free for a limited time: buff.ly/wiJ3hHE

If your fire or EMS department embraced this year's FITNESS: Fit to Serve, Fit for Life theme, we'd love to hear about it! Share how your department promoted firefighter health and wellness during Safety Stand Down. 👉 Submit your story: buff.ly/0iiGuur

Pipeline incidents can threaten responders, communities, and critical infrastructure. Join the NVFC on July 9 at 2 pm for a free Roundtable Talk to learn how your department can improve pipeline incident readiness. Register here: buff.ly/T6ySFeV

As part of the NVFC’s 50th anniversary celebration, we’re highlighting the State Firefighters’ and Fire Marshals’ Association (SFFMA), Texas’ oldest and largest fire service association. Join the NVFC and stand with volunteers across Texas and nationwide👉 nvfc.org/join

FEMA is investing more than $420 million to strengthen emergency management nationwide. Applications are due July 15. 🚨 Emergency Management Performance Grant – $337 mil 👉 buff.ly/SNmzcWx 🏢 Emergency Operations Center Grant – $83 mil👉 buff.ly/l9Q3p5S

Join the NVFC on July 8 at 2pm ET for a live webinar with Tom Jenkins and the NERIS team to learn what volunteer fire chiefs need to know now that departments are required to use the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS). 👉 Register buff.ly/Cp0ByR8

Happy Fourth of July! As America celebrates 250 years of independence, we also celebrate a tradition that has helped strengthen communities for generations: volunteer service. From all of us at the NVFC, we wish you a safe and happy Independence Day.