Fully Involved: An important update from us.

GSFA • June 4, 2024
Fully Involved: An important update from us.

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC)

Good morning,

 

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is excited to share that two exciting opportunities are now available for volunteer first responders:

 

  • The second entry period is now open for the MSA Cairns® 1836 Fire Helmet Giveaway. Volunteer firefighters who are NVFC members can enter by June 30 to win a personalized Cairns® 1836 Fire Helmet.
  • Applications are now being accepted for the 2024 CHEMTREC® HELP (Hazmat Emergencies Local Preparedness) Award. Six volunteer fire departments will be selected to receive $10,000 each to boost their hazmat incident preparedness and response.

 

More information can be found in the respective press releases attached. Please help us spread the word that these opportunities are available!


Cierra Orlyk

Communications Coordinator

National Volunteer Fire Council

712 H Street, NE, Ste. 1478

Washington, DC 20002

P: 202.887.5700

E: cierra@nvfc.org

www.nvfc.org

Volunteer Fire Departments Can Now Apply for $10,000 Hazmat Preparedness Grant Second Entry Period of MSA Helmet Giveaway Now Open

2025 NVFC Training Summit

Salt Lake City, UT!

 

Join us out west next year as we gather for 2+ days of keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and networking with first responders from across the United States!

 

Pre-register now to get information as details are announced, including information on the call for presentations, stipend program, sponsorships, registration, and more: https://nvfc.wufoo.com/forms/2025-nvfc-training-summit-preregistration/

 

Hope to see you there!

 

Rachel Buczynski, M.S.Ed.

Chief of Training and Education

National Volunteer Fire Council

712 H Street, NE, Ste. 1478

Washington, DC 20002

P: 202.887.5700

E: Rachel@nvfc.org

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