NatlVolFireCouncil

@NVFC

The voice of the volunteer fire and emergency services.

Washington, DC

Joined March 2009

496Following

13KFollowers

Robbie Stone is the fire chief at Atkinson County Fire Department in Pearson, GA. He joined the fire service as a volunteer in 1990! Read his Volunteer Spotlight to learn how one moment sparked a lifetime of service: bit.ly/4lOVNgr

NVFC's tweet image. Robbie Stone is the fire chief at Atkinson County Fire Department in Pearson, GA.

He joined the fire service as a volunteer in 1990!

Read his Volunteer Spotlight to learn how one moment sparked a lifetime of service: bit.ly/4lOVNgr

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NatlVolFireCouncil@NVFC · 12 h

NERIS in Action: Regional Onboarding, Analytics, and the Future Roadmap 📅 Tuesday, July 29, 2025 🕐 1:00 - 2:00pm ET 🔗 bit.ly/3IDohLi

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NatlVolFireCouncil@NVFC · 14 h

The neck, face, and hands are highly susceptible to soot exposure, making these the easiest places for fireground substances to meet the skin. Using a wet wipe on-scene after response helps clean these areas of harmful substances. 👉 nvfc.org/lrr.

NVFC's tweet image. The neck, face, and hands are highly susceptible to soot exposure, making these the easiest places for fireground substances to meet the skin. Using a wet wipe on-scene after response helps clean these areas of harmful substances. 👉 nvfc.org/lrr.

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NatlVolFireCouncil@NVFC · Jul 25

Webinar Alert: Advancing EV Tactics, Heart Health & Leadership in the Line of Duty 📅 July 31, 2025 🕛 12-2pm ET Topics include: 🔋 Lithium-ion battery response ❤️ Firefighter cardiovascular health 🔥 Leadership in the fire service Open to all: bit.ly/4m5OFvI

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NatlVolFireCouncil@NVFC · Jul 25

🚨 Is your community ready to evacuate during a wildfire? @FEMA has released a Wildfire Evacuation Tabletop Exercise Starter Kit to help communities plan before disaster strikes. This free, customizable resource is available for download here: bit.ly/3TSkFrj

NVFC's tweet image. 🚨 Is your community ready to evacuate during a wildfire?

@FEMA has released a Wildfire Evacuation Tabletop Exercise Starter Kit to help communities plan before disaster strikes.

This free, customizable resource is available for download here: bit.ly/3TSkFrj

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NatlVolFireCouncil@NVFC · Jul 24

Public safety, disaster relief, employee programs, and education are all priorities of the @MSIFoundation. This #thankfulthursday, we thank them for their support via their NVFC Chairman’s Club membership. Learn more: bit.ly/41LisAN

NVFC's tweet image. Public safety, disaster relief, employee programs, and education are all priorities of the @MSIFoundation. This #thankfulthursday, we thank them for their support via their NVFC Chairman’s Club membership.
Learn more: bit.ly/41LisAN

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NatlVolFireCouncil@NVFC · Jul 24

🎉Congrats to Winchester (ID) Volunteer Fire Department and La Sal (UT) Volunteer Fire Department. Each will receive four new sets of Globe® turnout gear and four new MSA fire helmets. Read more: bit.ly/4nTUlL0

NVFC's tweet image. 🎉Congrats to Winchester (ID) Volunteer Fire Department and La Sal (UT) Volunteer Fire Department. Each will receive four new sets of Globe® turnout gear and four new MSA fire helmets.

Read more: bit.ly/4nTUlL0

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NatlVolFireCouncil@NVFC · Jul 24

🚨 New Tool for Emergency Responders! @NHTSAgov has launched a one-stop resource giving first responders quick access to electric vehicle (EV) Emergency Response Guides (ERGs) & rescue sheets from all manufacturers. 🔗 buff.ly/Vo2njSZ

NVFC's tweet image. 🚨 New Tool for Emergency Responders!

@NHTSAgov has launched a one-stop resource giving first responders quick access to electric vehicle (EV) Emergency Response Guides (ERGs) &amp; rescue sheets from all manufacturers.

🔗 buff.ly/Vo2njSZ

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NatlVolFireCouncil@NVFC · Jul 23

Join us August 7 at 2pm ET for a free webinar with Katie Bulla, who will walk you through a variety of free and affordable online tools that can simplify your recruitment efforts and application process. 👉 bit.ly/4lQB4cc

NVFC's tweet image. Join us August 7 at 2pm ET for a free webinar with Katie Bulla, who will walk you through a variety of free and affordable online tools that can simplify your recruitment efforts and application process.

👉 bit.ly/4lQB4cc

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NatlVolFireCouncil@NVFC · Jul 23

The NFA has immediate vacancies for the following courses held at the NETC campus in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Explore the courses here: buff.ly/VJmY18A Apply by using the electronic application form: bit.ly/4dp8edL

NVFC's tweet image. The NFA has immediate vacancies for the following courses held at the NETC campus in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

Explore the courses here: buff.ly/VJmY18A

Apply by using the electronic application form: bit.ly/4dp8edL

NatlVolFireCouncil@NVFC · Jul 22

🚗⚡ This past Saturday, firefighters in Bay City, MI, participated in an EV/AFV Incident Management: Safety and Response Techniques course taught by instructor Doug deBest. Want to host an in-person training at your department? 👉 bit.ly/4jcHy2A

NVFC's tweet image. 🚗⚡ This past Saturday, firefighters in Bay City, MI, participated in an EV/AFV Incident Management: Safety and Response Techniques course taught by instructor Doug deBest.

Want to host an in-person training at your department?
👉 bit.ly/4jcHy2A

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NatlVolFireCouncil@NVFC · Jul 22

Unlock Your Fire Department’s Community Engagement Potential with Nextdoor Join Nextdoor for a free webinar on July 24 at 1pm ET to learn how your fire or EMS department can use Nextdoor to communicate, educate, recruit, and fundraise. Register here: bit.ly/3GNw0pp

NVFC's tweet image. Unlock Your Fire Department’s Community Engagement Potential with Nextdoor

Join Nextdoor for a free webinar on July 24 at 1pm ET to learn how your fire or EMS department can use Nextdoor to communicate, educate, recruit, and fundraise.

Register here: bit.ly/3GNw0pp

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NatlVolFireCouncil@NVFC · Jul 22

Gear exposed to harmful fireground chemicals can continue to off-gas, putting firefighters at risk if kept in the cab of a vehicle. Placing the PPE in a sealed bag or container separated from the firefighter eliminates this exposure risk. Learn more at nvfc.org/lrr.

NVFC's tweet image. Gear exposed to harmful fireground chemicals can continue to off-gas, putting firefighters at risk if kept in the cab of a vehicle. Placing the PPE in a sealed bag or container separated from the firefighter eliminates this exposure risk.

Learn more at nvfc.org/lrr.

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NatlVolFireCouncil@NVFC · Jul 21

⏰ Last call! Time is running out to apply for the 2025 DripDrop Hydration Giveback Campaign. Applications close on July 22! 💧 1,000 volunteer fire departments will receive FREE hydration support ✅ Department must have at least one NVFC member Apply: bit.ly/4kRLIOp

NVFC's tweet image. ⏰ Last call!

Time is running out to apply for the 2025 DripDrop Hydration Giveback Campaign. Applications close on July 22!

💧 1,000 volunteer fire departments will receive FREE hydration support
✅ Department must have at least one NVFC member
Apply: bit.ly/4kRLIOp

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NatlVolFireCouncil@NVFC · Jul 21

NERIS in Action: Regional Onboarding, Analytics, and the Future Roadmap 📅 Tuesday, July 29, 2025 🕐 1:00 - 2:00pm ET Get the latest updates and bring your questions — register now! 🔗 bit.ly/3IDohLi

NVFC's tweet image. NERIS in Action: Regional Onboarding, Analytics, and the Future Roadmap

📅 Tuesday, July 29, 2025
🕐 1:00 - 2:00pm ET

Get the latest updates and bring your questions — register now!
🔗 bit.ly/3IDohLi

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NatlVolFireCouncil@NVFC · Jul 21

The theme for Fire Prevention Week 2025 is here! Get ready to “Charge into Fire Safety™” as we focus on lithium-ion battery safety in the home. 📅 Mark your calendars: October 5-11 Explore resources and learn more: bit.ly/4dlI7VW

NVFC's tweet image. The theme for Fire Prevention Week 2025 is here!

Get ready to “Charge into Fire Safety™” as we focus on lithium-ion battery safety in the home.

📅 Mark your calendars: October 5-11
Explore resources and learn more: bit.ly/4dlI7VW

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NatlVolFireCouncil@NVFC · Jul 18

🎓 Scholarship Opportunity! The NVFC and @CSUedu are offering two NVFC members a scholarship covering up to 60 credit hours toward the online degree of their choice! 📝 Apply now through August 17 🔗 bit.ly/43dSRQy

NVFC's tweet image. 🎓 Scholarship Opportunity!

The NVFC and @CSUedu are offering two NVFC members a scholarship covering up to 60 credit hours toward the online degree of their choice!

📝 Apply now through August 17
🔗 bit.ly/43dSRQy

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NatlVolFireCouncil@NVFC · Jul 18

Apply now for the 2025 DripDrop Hydration Giveback Campaign! ✅ 200 sticks of electrolyte drink mix per selected department ✅ 1,000 total volunteer departments will be chosen 📅 Apply by July 22 🔗 bit.ly/4kRLIOp

NVFC's tweet image. Apply now for the 2025 DripDrop Hydration Giveback Campaign!

✅ 200 sticks of electrolyte drink mix per selected department
✅ 1,000 total volunteer departments will be chosen

📅 Apply by July 22
🔗 bit.ly/4kRLIOp

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NatlVolFireCouncil@NVFC · Jul 17

We're grateful for our media partner, @FirehouseNews, for their unwavering commitment to informing, educating, and supporting the fire and emergency services community. #thankfulthursday 🙏 Learn more at firehouse.com

NVFC's tweet image. We're grateful for our media partner, @FirehouseNews, for their unwavering commitment to informing, educating, and supporting the fire and emergency services community.

#thankfulthursday 🙏

Learn more at firehouse.com

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NatlVolFireCouncil@NVFC · Jul 17

🚨 How prepared is your department for big-box facility emergencies? Join us for a Roundtable Talk on July 31 at 2pm ET as we dive deeper into the unique challenges of fires and non-fire emergencies in big-box buildings. Register now ➡️ bit.ly/44fstrP

NVFC's tweet image. 🚨 How prepared is your department for big-box facility emergencies?

Join us for a Roundtable Talk on July 31 at 2pm ET as we dive deeper into the unique challenges of fires and non-fire emergencies in big-box buildings.

Register now ➡️ bit.ly/44fstrP

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