100 cases of emergency drinking water reached the West Bloomfield Fire Department thanks to our delivery team and partners at Anheuser-Busch and NatlVolFireCouncil. The WBFD generously donated 50 of the cases to Manawa after the town flooded when torrential rainfall caused the dam to breach

Want to make an impact in the development of NERIS? Review its Secondary Beta Data Schemas and provide feedback by September 4 here: bit.ly/3MeyNHr

Need a refresher on how OSHA’s proposed Emergency Response Standard could impact your department and where things stand now? Join this free webinar on Sept. 5 at 2pm ET! bit.ly/090524-webinar

NVFC Advocate member United Diagnostic Services goes beyond traditional health screenings with comprehensive wellness programs that encompass thorough testing. This #ThankfulThursday we recognize their cutting-edge services that help responders protect their health! udshealth.com

Congratulations to the latest recipients of MSA and DuPont' Globe Gear Giveaway: Gander Bay Fire Department of Wing’s Point, NL (Canada) and Prater Fire and Rescue in Grundy, VA. Learn more about the departments at bit.ly/3X1gOJE.

Are your fire or EMS department’s educational programs inclusive? From training your crew to providing community education, here are some best practices to consider: bit.ly/3yTbRdO

The NVFC’s new family guide is now available in Spanish! Download the Spanish version here: bit.ly/4750Q5Q

Currently, OSHA’s Respiratory Protection Standard prohibits employees from wearing respirators with tight-fitting facepieces if they have any facial hair. However, that may soon be changing. Learn more: bit.ly/4cKqz4A

Learn how your dept can utilize national resources in its hazmat training program at this Roundtable Talk on Tues. (9/3) at 2pm ET. Panelists will also discuss lessons learned from a year of offering hazmat trainings through the NVFC’s PIT Crew program. bit.ly/090324-RT

Both volunteer & paid firefighters, EMS providers, and rescue workers give their all to protect their communities. Here’s to all of you this Labor Day!

At this free webinar on September 10 at 2pm ET, presenter Angela Potter will explain how she built connections and found free and low-cost resources to develop a community education program for her fire department. Register: bit.ly/091024-webinar

Now’s your chance to score an MSA Cairns® 1836 Fire Helmet. Enter by September 30 for the chance to win a personalized helmet at nvfc.org/helmet!

LAST CALL! The application period for the CHEMTREC® HELP Award ends September 6. Apply now for a chance to receive $10,000 to enhance your department’s hazmat response capabilities! chemtrec.com/awards/help-aw…

Individuals diagnosed with autism are 7x more likely to have an experience that would require emergency services. This NVFC course helps responders understand what this community needs in emergency situations. Take it free for a limited time: bit.ly/4cs3VOv

Get a comprehensive overview of OSHA’s Emergency Response Standard, the public comments published to date, and how you can take action at this free webinar tomorrow at 2pm ET. Register: bit.ly/090524-webinar

A new course is available in the NVFC Virtual Classroom: “Wildland Firefighters Behavioral Health Awareness”. Take it for free at bit.ly/3AS72BW.

You can take action regarding OSHA’s proposed Emergency Response Standard by testifying at their virtual public hearing, which begins 11/12. Learn more about the hearing and how you can testify by watching this recorded webinar from the NVFC: bit.ly/3T8ygLc

Did you know State Farm is an NVFC Chairman’s Club member? We thank them for their support and partnering with us on the Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program, which will award $500,000 in grants to local volunteer fire departments. #ThankfulThursday statefarm.com

The volunteer fire service documentary “Odd Hours, No Pay, Cool Hat” is hitting TVs across the nation this fall. Check your local PBS listings for air dates! Learn more about the film at oddhoursfilm.com.

Fire/EMS depts have the power to make local roadways safer for both residents and responders. Learn how to do this through community education at this free webinar on 9/17 at 1pm ET. Register: bit.ly/091724-webinar