The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) joins with other national fire service organizations to strongly oppose proposed cuts to the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate ...

The nation’s fire and EMS personnel are responding together to battle drastic cuts from the White House. The most recent—the closure of the storied National Fire Academy—has leaders from major fire ...

Several major national fire service organizations are teaming up to urge Congress to take action on grant programs. Members of the Congressional Fire Services Institute, International Association of ...

Early this month, President Biden signed a bill reauthorizing the United States Fire Administration (USFA) through September 30, 2028. For 50 years, USFA has been working for a fire safe America. The ...

In 1974, a series of fires tore through Chicago, prompting legislation that ultimately created a national fire service to examine trends and offer solutions to both regional and national fire concerns ...

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is now accepting nominations for the following four volunteer fire service awards: William J. Darley Lifetime Achievement Award, Chief James P. Seavey Sr.

Every year, National Fire Prevention Week (October 5-11, 2025) serves as a vital reminder of the importance of fire safety and prevention. This year, the Fort Detrick community is coming together to ...