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Psychologically Healthy Fire Departments

WebThe National Volunteer Fire Council launched the Psychologically Healthy Fire Departments initiative to support firefighters and EMS providers and create healthy, successful …

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NVFC Releases Toolkit to Help Fire Service Leaders Create …

WebThe National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), in partnership with the American Psychological Association (APA) and the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance, …

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Creating a Health and Fitness Program in Your …

WebThis two-part training focuses on firefighter health and safety and how to build a successful department health program. Learn what health risks firefighters face, …

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OSHA Proposed Standard Update and What it Means for …

WebThe Occupational Safety and Health Administration has published a proposed rule revising its emergency standard. If enacted, this rule would bring immense …

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NVFC Launches Online Tool to Connect Responders with …

WebThe National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) has launched an online, searchable directory of behavioral health professionals ready and able to help …

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Directory of Behavioral Health Professionals

WebIf you are having an emergency or suicidal thoughts, call 9-1-1 immediately. Unresponsive Providers: In an effort to ensure that first responders utilizing the NVFC’s Directory of …

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2024 Rural EMS Training Grants Now Available

WebThe Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), has …

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Take the NVFC Health & Safety Survey

WebFebruary 8, 2024. The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is asking all first responders to participate in a survey to measure the influence of our health and safety …

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Share The Load Program

WebThe NVFC’s Share the Load™ program provides access to critical resources and information to help first responders and their families manage and overcome personal …

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Psychologically Healthy Fire Departments Implementation …

Web4 Psychologically Healthy Fire Departments: pleenon ool Introduction Creating healthy, high-performing fire/EMS departments is a shared responsibility that requires commitment …

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FBHA Releases White Paper on Moral Injury in Firefighters

WebThe statistics are alarming: 57.6% of firefighters report having experienced a major morally injurious event, like injured children or evidence of abuse. 49.8% admitted …

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NVFC First Responder Helpline

WebIf you have any questions about the complimentary membership, please contact [email protected] or call 202-887-5700. Share Your Story. If you used the First …

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New NFPA Report Available on Fatal Firefighter Injuries in the U.S.

WebThe National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) released a new report on Fatal Firefighter Injuries in the U.S. in 2022, which showed a total of 96 on-duty U.S. …

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Share the Load™ Resources

WebThe NVFC, through its Share the Load™ Support Program, has developed a series of resources to help educate and train first responders about the importance of behavioral …

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Risks of Infrastructure Renovation: Bystander Injuries Due to Sewer

WebComplaints of illnesses, odors, and explosion have resulted in increasing calls of emergency responders to sewer repair worksites. Bystanders in nearby school, …

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