US Fire Department Racing is a great supporter of the volunteer fire service. Thanks to USFD Racing, NVFC First Vice Chair Jeff Cash was featured on the April 21 episode of the radio program Full Throttle Racing with Kane to promote the volunteer fire service, how to volunteer with a local fire department, and the importance of junior firefighter programs. You can listen to the archived interview on the USFD Racing web site at http://www.usfdracing.org/usfdradio.html (archived as FTRWK Radio Show 04-21-2012; the interview starts at time 24:45). Also remember to ‘Like’ USFD Racing on Facebook to show them your support of their commitment to the volunteer fire service.
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A new resources is now available for junior firefighter programs. The NVFC’s National Junior Firefighter Program, with support from Tyco, has developed a recruitment video that departments can use to help generate interest in their youth program and educate youth and adults about the benefits of participating in a junior firefighter program. The video can be taken to school events, community organizations, or department open houses, or posted on the department’s web site.
Download the video from the NVFC web site, or find it on YouTube.
Check out the National Volunteer Fire Council’s (NVFC) Annual Report for 2011 to find out all of the ways the organization has been working for you over the past year. The report includes a year-end wrap-up including legislative activities, membership, international outreach, EMS, health and safety, partnerships, training, Fire Corps, the National Junior Firefighter Program, and more. Since 2011 marked the NVFC’s 35th anniversary, there are also photos that take you on a nostalgic look back at the organization throughout the years. Download the Annual Report: http://www.nvfc.org/files/documents/NVFC_AnnualReport_2011.pdf
Is there an outstanding volunteer firefighter, fire prevention officer, or junior firefighter in your department? Then recognize their achievements by nominating them for one of four prestigious national awards from the National Volunteer Fire Council.
The Lifetime Achievement Award honors a volunteer firefighter who has served at least 20 years and has made a major contribution or achieved significant accomplishments in the volunteer fire service at the local, state, and/or national level. The nominee must have demonstrated superior dedication to the volunteer fire service, been active in their state firefighters’ association, and have positively impacted the community through the fire service or other volunteer activities. Nominations are due March 1.
The Fire Prevention Award, sponsored by First Alert, honors a volunteer firefighter for remarkable efforts made in the area of fire prevention. The award was established in the memory of volunteer firefighter and NVFC board member Marc Mueller, who energetically promoted the causes of volunteer firefighters and supported all efforts to elevate the volunteer fire and emergency services to their highest level. Nominees must have made a major contribution or played a key role in a significant accomplishment in the field of fire prevention, demonstrated innovation in establishing and enacting goals and/or obtaining funding for the protection of the public through fire prevention and life safety programs, and have demonstrated success in the area of fire prevention. Nominations are due March 1.
The Junior Firefighter of the Year Award honors a junior firefighter or Explorer who has shown extraordinary dedication, commitment, and achievements as a youth member of the fire service. Nominees must have been a junior firefighter or Explorer for at least one year and have gone above and beyond in their participation and accomplishments as a junior firefighter. Two letters of recommendation are also required. Nominations are due February 15.
The Junior Firefighter Program of the Year Award recognizes a department that has an outstanding junior firefighter program. The program must have been in operation for at least one year, and departments must demonstrate creativity and community impact for the program. Nominations are due February 15.
Learn more about all of these awards and submit your nominations today at www.nvfc.org/about-us/awards.
Award Sponsors
If you are interested in sponsoring the Lifetime Achievement Award, contact Heather Schafer at hschafer@nvfc.org or 202-887-5700.
First Alert
BRK Brands, Inc. (Aurora, IL), is a fully owned subsidiary of Jarden Corporation (Rye, NY) NYSE:JAH, a leading provider of niche consumer products used in and around the home. For 50 years, BRK Brands, Inc. has been the manufacturer of First Alert®-branded home-safety products, the most trusted and recognized safety brands in America. BRK® Brands designs and develops innovative safety solutions including Tundra® Fire Extinguishing Spray, ONELINK® wireless alarms, and a comprehensive line of smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, fire extinguishers, and escape ladders to protect what matters most. Such products are also marketed under the BRK Electronics® brand, The Professional Standard for the builder and contractor audiences. BRK Brands, Inc. products are found in more than 30 countries worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.firstalert.com, http://www.brkelectronics.com, or http://www.jarden.com.
Tyco International
Tyco International (NYSE: TYC) is a diversified, global company that provides vital products and services to customers in more than 60 countries and has 113,000 employees worldwide. Tyco is a leading provider of security products and services, fire protection and detection products and services, valves and controls, and other industrial products. Internationally recognized Tyco product brands include Scott, Ansul, Simplex, Sensormatic, and Software House. More information about Tyco can be found at www.tyco.com.
The National Volunteer Fire Council offers on-site and online training opportunities through the NVFC Academy. Courses cover a range of topics of critical importance to the fire and emergency services, including health and safety, recruitment and retention, grant-writing, leadership, reputation management, Fire Corps, and junior firefighter programs.
For the on-site training, the NVFC will deliver the program or programs you choose at your fire department, fire academy, or other location. Twelve different courses are available to meet the needs of your department. Length and pricing vary. Click here to view a full list of on-site training opportunities.
The online training consists of both recorded and live webinars. Click here to view a listing of courses as well as the live webinar schedule.
Check out the Training and Education section of the NVFC web site at www.nvfc.org/trainingeducation for more information about training opportunities.
