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Application Period Now Open for the 2026 NVFC Scholarship
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (252+ words) For the 18th year, Columbia Southern University (CSU) and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) are helping volunteer responders achieve their educational goals through the annual CSU scholarship program. Two NVFC members will receive scholarships to CSU covering up to 60 credit…...
The Disease Nobody Likes to Talk About: Colon Cancer and Firefighters
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (981+ words) We talk a lot about cancer in the fire service'and we should. We've made real progress. You can't keep bunker pants and boots by your bunk anymore. We have clean cabs. We use wipes on scene. Firefighters are allowed out-of-service…...
NY Fire Department Gets One-Year Extension'but There Are Conditions
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (504+ words) WILLSBORO" The Willsboro-Reber Boardof Fire District Commissioners voted on Monday to allow the Reber Fire Departmentto continue operating, provided it has at least six certified volunteers by June 1, 2027. At the March 9board meeting, the WRFD voted to close the Reber Fire…...
Be a Compass: Mentorship and the Art of Providing Direction
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (1070+ words) Unnoticed by many, this moment is a turning point for these firefighters. What happens next can define their careers for years to come. This article is a call to action, to every firefighter, officer, and instructor who has been on…...
Health Advice Is All Over Social Media. Here's How to Vet Claims
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (939+ words) By DEVI SHASTRI AP Health Writer Health and wellness advice is available in abundance on'social media" from trendy to informative to straight-up disinformation " and you're far from alone in seeing it. A new survey by the Pew Research Center finds…...
Braun Ambulances Celebrates EMS Week by Honoring America's First Responders
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (291+ words) Braun Ambulances is proud to participate in EMS Week 2026, taking place May 1723. In celebration of the week, Braun will launch a daily social media giveaway campaign designed to recognize the first responders who serve on the front lines of emergency…...
Darley Again Recognized as a U. S. Best Managed Company
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (277+ words) Firefighter Nation The 2026 designees are U. S. private companies that have demonstrated excellence in strategic planning and execution, a commitment to their people, as well as maintaining financial performance and governance. This year's class is making bold investments in digital transformation, including…...
Fire Service Leaders Must End 'Management by Memo"
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (288+ words) Fire departments, both career and volunteer, are built on trust, teamwork, and clear communication. Yet in today's fast-paced world, too many leaders default to blanket emails or memos to address individual issues. This "management by memo" approach, while convenient, can…...
Retired FL Firefighters Launch "The Bench 988" to Combat Firefighter Suicide
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (151+ words) Two retired Orlando firefighters who had two colleagues kill themselves have built a simple tool they hope will encourage other first responders to get help before committing suicide. It's called The Bench 988 and it's designed to give firefighters a simple…...
Hope and Integrity in Hostile Times: Leadership for Challenging Environments
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (875+ words) Weaving together neuroscience (Rick Hanson), Stoicism (Ryan Holiday), cultural analysis (Burton Clark, Sebastian Junger), and perspectives on resilience from thinkers such as Thomas Curran, Oliver Burkeman, and Nassim Nicholas Taleb, the article underscores a recurring lesson: environments may be hostile,…...