Hello,

The NVFC is pleased to announce that the application period is now open for the 2026 NVFC Scholarship to Columbia Southern University (CSU). For the 18th year, CSU and the NVFC are partnering to help volunteer responders achieve their educational goals through this annual scholarship program.

Two NVFC members will receive scholarships covering up to 60 credit hours toward any one online degree program at CSU. A press release is attached to share with your audience.

Best, 

Brittney

Brittney Deo

Digital Media Manager

National Volunteer Fire Council

712 H Street, NE, Ste. 1478

Washington, DC 20002

P: 202.887.5700

E: Brittney@nvfc.org

www.nvfc.org

The Georgia Public Safety Training Center - Fire and Emergency Services Section is hosting a direct delivery of the National Fire Academy’s “Youth Firesetting Interviewing and Educational Intervention Strategies” on July 15-16, 2026, at GPSTC – Forsyth. 

The two-day course provides students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform an interview/screening and develop an educational intervention program for identified youth exhibiting fire misuse behaviors. The course addresses how to establish and implement these strategies to meet the needs of these youth and their families.

The target audience consists of individuals with responsibilities related to practitioner functions associated with a youth firesetting intervention program for their agency or their community. 

Pre-course assignment:

 Students will be provided with instructions about the pre-course assignment by email.

Please use the following link to register:     YFIEIS

Jeff Dean

Director, Fire & Emergency Services Section

Georgia Public Safety Training Center

478-993-4258   EFO, CTO   jdean@gpstc.org

www.gpstc.org

1000 Indian Springs Dr, Forsyth, GA 31029