Georgia Fire Academy hosts a youth firesetting course April 15-16, 2025. NVFC’s 2025 Gear Giveaway offers 52 gear sets to 13 volunteer fire depts. Apply now!

We are excited to share a special photo gallery from the 2025 Firefighters Recognition Day, which took place on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia.

The fire service community has exciting opportunities on the horizon! The Georgia Fire Academy is accepting applications for its Basic Firefighter Training Course, ensuring recruits meet NFPA standards. Meanwhile, the NVFC is hosting the STEPR Health and Safety Giveaway, providing essential fitness equipment for volunteer departments. Additionally, a crucial webinar on volunteer recruitment and retention will offer insights into overcoming recruitment challenges. Stay informed and take advantage of these valuable resources to enhance firefighter training, wellness, and community engagement.

NVFC PIT Crew Hazmat Train-the-Trainer - Thomson, GA | Free hazmat train-the-trainer courses - no experience needed! | The NVFC, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), is offering a hazmat train-the-trainer program

VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS NEEDED. You are invited to participate in the project: Understanding the Role of Training on Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment and Retention.

January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month, a time to recognize the impact of work-related cancer in the fire service. Almost every fire scene can expose firefighters to chemicals that may increase their risk of cancer.

The National Volunteer Fire Council annually honors volunteers whose achievements in the fire service and community exemplify outstanding performance. Learn more about each award below.

The Georgia Fire Academy is conducting a Fire Instructor I course on the GPSTC Forsyth campus January 6 – 10, 2025.

The Georgia Fire Academy is hosting the following course: Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations-Core on January 06, 2025, - January 10th, 2025, at GPSTC, Forsyth Campus. The class will be held at the Firefighter Training Complex.