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Volunteer Responder Incentive Protection Act introduced in Senate

Tue, May 29, 2007 The Volunteer Responder Incentive Protection Act would prohibit the federal government from taxing benefits provided to volunteer fire and emergency medical services personnel by local and state units of government.

Cade Confirmed as U.S. Fire Aministrator

Fri, May 25, 2007 On May 25, the United States Senate confirmed Virginia Beach (VA) Fire Chief Gregory Brian Cade to be the next Administrator of the United States Fire Administration.

Evans Center (NY) Fire Company cares for patients in wreck

Wed, May 16, 2007 A two-vehicle accident in the tow of Evans, NY, sent five people to the hospital, but could have been much worse.

Volunteer job protection bill passes House of Representatives

Thu, May 10, 2007 Legislation provides job protection for volunteer emergency services personnel responding to a Presidentially-declared disaster for up to 14 days per calendar year.

Indiana launches firefighting training program

Mon, May 7, 2007 State-funded courses will enable thousands of volunteer and full-time firefighters from across Indiana to learn and practice the latest techniques for extinguishing blazes and performing rescue maneuvers.

Fire service orgs question handling of Hometown Heroes Survivors Benefits Act

Thu, May 3, 2007 The National Volunteer Fire Council and other national fire service organizations sent a letter to President Bush asking him to look into the manner in which the Department of Justice is implementing the Hometown Heroes Survivors Benefits Act.

NFA application period now open

Thu, May 3, 2007 May 1 marked the opening of the first semester fiscal year (FY) 2008 application period for the U. S. Fire Administration's National Fire Academy. The application period runs from May 1 through June 30, 2007.

Streambox Helps American Red Cross Increase Mobility and Efficiency During Disaster

Wed, Apr 25, 2007 Streambox, Inc. and the American Red Cross announced plans to deploy Streambox ACT-L3 newsgathering solutions to Red Cross field workers for disaster work.

Time running out on AFG application period

Wed, Apr 25, 2007 The Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program office is reminding fire departments and non-affiliated emergency medical organizations that the FY2007 fire grant application period ends on May 4, 2007.

IAFCF Accepting Applications for 2007 Fire Service Scholarships

Fri, Apr 13, 2007 Fire-service professionals who want to further their professional education may now apply for educational scholarships with the International Association of Fire Chiefs Foundation.

New Carson Volunteer Sirens to Debut at FDIC

Wed, Apr 11, 2007 After much research, Carson Sirens is proud to announce the release of what the volunteer fire market considers to be the "ultimate siren for their needs," the new SC-1000 Volunteer Siren series .

In Our Forums

Tue, Apr 3, 2007 Forum Highlight

New Grant Program for Fire Departments Announced

Tue, Apr 3, 2007 National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and Fireman's Fund Insurance Company announced a new grant program to provide departments with thermal imaging cameras and other needed equipment.

Prepare to Ensure a Sufficient Water Supply

Sun, Apr 1, 2007 Our activities before, during, and after an incident all directly affect our relationship with our customers.

From The Jumpseat: Sparking Small Revolutions

Fri, Mar 30, 2007 Changing the culture of a department can begin at the lowest rung on the ladder. Mark Cotter writes about making innovation infectious.

"Into the Fire" documentary now available on DVD

Mon, Mar 26, 2007 The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, in partnership with Fireman's Fund Insurance Company, announced the availability and sail of the critically acclaimed "Into the Fire" documentary DVD.

NVFC Testifies Before House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security

Wed, Mar 21, 2007 Cherryville (NC) Fire Chief Jeff Cash of the National Volunteer Fire Council testified before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, strongly supporting the volunteer-driven Fire Corps program.

Can You Expand Your Resources When Funding Is Dwindling?

Thu, Mar 1, 2007 As our communities grow, we must meet increased service demands. When technology changes, we must keep abreast so that we are not caught off guard.

Baltimore (MD) Fire Department releases report on recruit's death

Mon, Feb 26, 2007 Read the official preliminary report on the death of Baltimore recruit Racheal Wilson, who died in a live-fire exercise on February 9, 2007.

Harrison Fire Department (OH) seeks to create memorial

Wed, Feb 14, 2007 Ohio department needs donations for memorial in honor of William Wolf, the only member of the department ever killed in the line of duty, and other department veterans.

National Volunteer Fire Council conducts survey

Tue, Feb 13, 2007 The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is in the process of conducting research into what different departments do nationwide for participation by youth in the fire and EMS service. Help them by participating in their online survey.