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It’s #thankfulthursday, and today we’re showing appreciation for FirstNet! They give first responders priority access to their network.📱🚒 We’re grateful for everything they do to support the fire and EMS community! Learn more: firstnet.com

Join the NVFC for a live R&R Coffee Talk on Community Involvement featuring Dr. Candice McDonald, Chief Joel Cerny, and guest Abena Bonso-Bruce. This interactive 30-minute session will include audience Q&A. 🗓 March 26 ⏰ 7–7:30pm ET 👉 Register here: buff.ly/tcRYdI5

🚑 How prepared are EMS and fire-rescue agencies to care for pediatric patients? A new national study offers the first comprehensive assessment of pediatric readiness across the U.S., highlighting both progress and areas for improvement. 🔗 buff.ly/bVd3PI2

Join us for the webinar “Building Stronger Fire Service Teams: Leadership Lessons from Home and Abroad” on March 26 at 2 pm ET. This session will explore teamwork principles and real-world experiences from fire service training in the U.S. & across Africa: buff.ly/5qWqoDI

Science to the Station’s new S.C.A.N. briefs are short, practical summaries that translate research into clear, usable insights for the fire service. The first S.C.A.N. brief is now available: buff.ly/hn1G841

The NVFC welcomes MissionCIT as a Champion Member. MissionCIT helps public safety agencies by providing services in R&R, firefighter and EMS training, strategic planning, emergency management, hospital emergency management, and entry/promotional testing.🔗buff.ly/fUt3jUH

Join us on March 19 at 2pm ET for a roundtable discussion on Strengthening Volunteer Recruitment & Retention Through Effective Social Media. Register here: buff.ly/MKrbGYE

⚠️ Responder Alert: NHTSA is warning about substandard air bag inflators that can rupture during deployment, sending metal fragments into the vehicle cabin. These failures have already been linked to 8 deaths and 2 serious injuries. 🔗 Read the article: buff.ly/KFSCg58

Do you know a fire chief who goes above and beyond for their department & community? The IAFC is accepting nominations for the Fire Chief of the Year Award. One volunteer fire chief and one career fire chief will be recognized. Nominate by April 6: buff.ly/8tB6ezd

Thanks to State Farm, 500 laptops were distributed to 100 volunteer fire departments across the country through a collaboration with the NVFC. 💻🚒 Read more and view the full recipient list: buff.ly/GnQwHxY

Happy 50th Anniversary, NVFC! 🚒 Today marks 50 years of the National Volunteer Fire Council supporting volunteer fire, EMS, and rescue services. Thank you to the volunteers, partners, and supporters who have been part of this journey. The work continues. 🔥

Webinar: NIOSH Report Review – Improving Volunteer Firefighter Safety in Privately Owned Vehicles 📅 March 17 | 2pm ET 🎤 Presenter: Rick Lago Register here: buff.ly/IaQcHnV

Please join us in congratulating Kimberly Quiros, NVFC Chief of Communications, on 20 years with the National Volunteer Fire Council. Congratulations, Kimberly, and thank you for 20 years of dedication to the NVFC and the volunteer responders we serve. 🚒👏

This week we’re thanking NVFC Supporter Member Responder MAX. Responder MAX continues to provide the services departments and associations have relied on for years, including marketing, web site development, video, and more. Learn more: buff.ly/fxUKLWp #thankfulthursday

In the wild, the firefighter attempts to rest. Sleep is not a luxury. It is essential for heart health, recovery, and performance. Get free wellness resources from the NVFC Heart-Healthy Firefighter Program. healthy-firefighter.org

Thanks to our members, partners, and supporters, 2025 was a big year for the NVFC and the volunteer fire and EMS community. See everything we achieved in the 2025 Annual Report 👉 buff.ly/bJkStiw Plus, check out the by-the-numbers highlights 👉 buff.ly/NNaBPlQ

Encouraging NVFC membership is another way the California State Firefighters’ Association supports the firefighters who serve their communities every day. Join today for just $24/year and stand with volunteers across California and nationwide 👉 nvfc.org/join

Nutella is partnering with the NVFC for the third year through Stacks for Giving Back, including $25,000 in fire department grants. This year, Pearl Milling Company is providing an additional $25,000 in grants. Apply or nominate through April 30.👉 buff.ly/WkZgzeg

Volunteer fire departments face challenges replacing aging gear due to limited budgets. Through MSA’s Globe Gear Giveaway, @MSAsafety & the NVFC work together to help address this need. 🔥 Applications for the 2026 program are open. Apply by June 1 at nvfc.org/gear.

Join the NVFC tomorrow, March 11, at 2pm ET for the webinar - Smarter, Not Harder: Using AI to Support Volunteer Responder Recruitment & Retention, presented by Daniel Chapek. Register now: buff.ly/MzJqmdV