National Volunteer Fire Council

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Work-Life-Volunteer Balance... is that a thing? April is #NationalStressAwarenessMonth, and we know how real the struggle is when you're juggling a career, personal life, and a volunteer commitment as demanding as being a first responder. Join us for a Roundtable Talk - Balancing Act: Navigating Work, Life, and Volunteer Commitments 📅 April 24 🕑 2pm ET Register here: https://bit.ly/3ErvUCJ

We’re at #FDIC2025 and ready to connect with the fire and EMS community! 👋 Come by Booth #13010 and say hi! Whether you’re a longtime supporter or just getting to know the NVFC, we’d love to meet you. 🎯 While you’re there, enter to win a personalized MSA Cairns® 1836 Fire Helmet — a true classic built for those who serve. 🪙 Join the NVFC and get a free challenge coin as a thank you!

It’s #thankfulthursday, and today we’re showing appreciation for FirstNet, Built with AT&T! They give responders priority access on their network (which also happens to have the biggest coverage footprint in the country). 📱🚒 We’re grateful for everything they do to support the fire and EMS community — and proud to have them as a Chairman’s Club member of the NVFC! Learn more about the only network built with and for first responders: https://bit.ly/426Z5UL

We’re live at #FDIC2025! 🙌 The conference kicked off strong with Chief Kevin Quinn taking the stage at the opening ceremony, sharing powerful words about the importance of service and community. Yesterday, we were thrilled to welcome our friends from Syosset, NY — who spotted themselves right on our table drape! 👀📸 Come visit us at Booth 13010 to: ✅ Join the NVFC and grab a free challenge coin 🎯 Enter to win a personalized MSA Cairns® 1836 Fire Helmet!

🛠️ April is #NationalSafeDiggingMonth — a perfect time to ask: Is your department prepared for a pipeline incident? Join the NVFC and Buxus on April 16 at 2pm ET for a free Roundtable Talk: Clearing the Air – Addressing Pipeline Misconceptions. Hear from subject matter experts as they bust common myths and share actionable strategies to strengthen your pipeline response planning. 📅 Don’t miss it — register now: https://bit.ly/4lcFtpR

🎥 Meet the NVFC Team! Chief Executive Officer: Sarah Lee Sarah has been with the NVFC since 2005 and currently leads the organization as CEO — overseeing and guiding all of the organization’s internal and external operations. With strong roots in the fire service and 26 years in the nonprofit world, Sarah is passionate about supporting the volunteers who serve their communities. She also gives back locally as the membership chair for the Purcellville Volunteer Fire Department in Virginia. In this video, Sarah introduces us to a very special member of her family — Marley.

🚒 April is #NationalVolunteerMonth, and we’re sending a heartfelt THANK YOU to the incredible volunteers who power the fire and emergency services across the country. Whether you're answering calls, training hard, or supporting your community in countless ways — your dedication does not go unnoticed. The NVFC is proud to stand with you. 🙌 Thank you for all that you do.

🥞 Pancakes + Nutella = The Perfect Fundraiser! Does your firehouse host pancake breakfasts? Nominate them for a Nutella Pancake Breakfast Kit to make their next fundraiser even more special! Each kit includes: ✔️ Nutella jars & pancake mix ✔️ Cooking accessories & branding materials ✔️ A $100 gift card Nominations are open through April 30! 👉 https://lnkd.in/gNT_e8bt

Headed to #FDIC2025? So are we! 📍 Stop by booth #13010 to connect with the NVFC! 🔥 BONUS: New members who sign up at our booth will receive this NVFC challenge coin 👀 See you April 10-12!