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GSFA Annual Awards Nominations Due July 15th

Since 1972, GSFA has recognized firefighters through its annual recognition program.  Award recipients will be recognized at the 2022 Georgia Fire Service Conference and the 2023 Firefighters Recognition Day. Recognition is given for the following categories:

• Firefighter of the Year
• Rookie of the Year
• Training Officer of the Year
• Company Officer of the Year
• Educator of the Year
• Life Saving Valor Award

All nominations must be received no later than July 15, 2022. For nomination forms and more information,  click here.

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Want to attend the NVFC’s Recruitment & Retention Experience in Mesa, AZ, on September 16-17 but concerned about the cost? The NVFC is offering travel stipends of up to $750 to help offset costs related to attending, including hotel, airfare or mileage, cab/shuttle fare, and the registration fee. NVFC members have until July 15 to apply for a travel stipend. Not a member? Join for $21 to be eligible for this and other great member benefits.

DripDrop and the NVFC Partner to Provide Dehydration Relief to Volunteer Firefighters

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Josh Cellars Releases Limited-Edition Bottle of Wine to Support Volunteer Firefighter Initiatives

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Your Fire Department Can Support the CDC’s COVID-19 Testing Program

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Wildfires: Preparing Yourself, Your Department, and Your Community

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Scholarship Opportunity for NVFC Members

Columbia Southern University (CSU) is offering scholarships to two NVFC members to help them achieve their educational goals. Each scholarship covers up to 60 credit hours towards one online degree program. Applications are due August 17. Learn more and apply. Not a member? Join for just $21 to be eligible for this and other great member opportunities. 

Summer Issue of CRACKYL is Now Available

The latest issue of the firefighter lifestyle magazine CRACKYL is now available. This issue features the story of two New Jersey firefighters working to get gear to firefighters in Ukraine, as well as articles on retirement planning, stress-busting strategies, the origins of some common superstitions, and much more. Download the summer issue here, or sign up for free digital access here. NVFC members also get a 30% discount on a print subscription.