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Junior members learn basic EMS
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Wildland fire skills are
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2012 National Junior Firefighter Program Preview
The NVFC's National Junior Firefighter Program celebrated another successful year in 2011. Thanks to support from Tyco International, Spartan Motors, Inc., and California Casualty, the program offered a variety of tools, award, events, and resources for junior firefighters and their department leaders. 2012 promises to be another exciting year for the Program. more>>
Update Your Information in the National Junior Firefighter Program Database
January will bring a new year and a fresh start – a great time to update your personal and program information in the National Junior Firefighter Program database. more>>
A Season for Sharing in Fire Safety
Each year fires occurring during the holiday season claim the lives of over 400 people, injure 1,650 more, and cause over $990 million in damage. According to the United States Fire Administration (USFA), there are simple life-saving steps you can take to ensure a safe and happy holiday. Share these tips with your community. more>>
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National Junior Firefighter Program Advisory Group
There are thousands of local junior firefighter programs nationwide. The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), in partnership with Spartan Motors, Inc., created one national program where departments and youth alike can find the resources, tools, and information they need to help develop, grow, enhance, promote, and participate in these local programs.
The NVFC and Spartan Motors launched the National Junior Firefighter Program on July 28, 2007, at Firehouse Expo in Baltimore, MD. The Program supports fire departments by fostering relationships and engaging youth in learning about, and ultimately becoming, members of the emergency services.
Junior firefighter programs give young people the chance to learn about local fire, rescue, and emergency medical services response organizations in a safe, controlled, educational, and fun way while providing departments with an excellent recruitment mechanism. Reaching out to people when they are young has long-range effects, and encouraging youth to take part in the emergency services is extremely beneficial to local communities and departments. Benefits of junior firefighter programs include:
*Allowing youth to gain insight and interest in becoming long-term members of the emergency services
*Increasing awareness among youth about volunteering and supporting the fire and emergency services
*Providing departments with additional help in accomplishing non-firefighting or non-emergency tasks
*Leadership development for America's youth, who are tomorrow's leaders
*Educating parents and mentors on the importance of encouraging volunteerism
The National Junior Firefighter Program offers resources and tools to departments to help them develop and manage a local program, as well as for recruitment efforts. Departments can also register their local program in a searchable, online database. Young people can use the National Junior Firefighter Program to find a local program, learn what it means to be a junior firefighter, and log their hours of service.
Want to promote the program in your community or state? Download the National Junior Firefighter Program flyer .
Youth who join the National Volunteer Fire Council as a Junior Member are eligible to receive benchmark rewards for their volunteer hours, along with many other exciting benefits. To learn more and become a NVFC Junior Member, visit www.nvfc.org/membership.
Incentive reward levels include:
25 Hours - Certificate of Recognition as a National Junior Firefighter
100 Hours - National Junior Firefighter T-shirt or baseball cap
150 Hours - Profile on the National Junior Firefighter Web Site
250 Hours - Nomination for the Gold Level of the President’s Volunteer Service Award
500 Hours - Backpack
750 Hours - Hoodie
The National Volunteer Fire Council's National Junior Firefighter Program conducted a nationwide survey in October 2010 to determine the current status and needs of junior firefighter programs. The survey was sponsored by Tyco International. Results from the survey will be used to determine where junior firefighter programs are and what resources the National Junior Firefighter Program can provide to assist departments with starting and managing a program. View the results.
Advisory Group
The National Junior Firefighter Program Advisory Group provides guidance and oversight of the Program. Current members include:
NVFC Board Members:
Chief Jeff Cash (NC)
Chief Jack Carriger (OR)
Allen Metheny (DE)
Bob Timko (PA)
George Stevens (MS)
Rob Erdel (MO)
Robert Guthrie (CT)
Junior Firefighter Program Representatives:
Mike Rosen, Massachusetts Call/Volunteer Firefighters Association State Junior Firefighter Program Coordinator
Mike Barnett, Elkridge (MD) Volunteer Fire Department Junior Firefighter Program Advisor
Nick Bailey, Hyattsville (MD) Volunteer Fire Department Live-in Program
Sponsors:
John E. Sztykiel, Spartan Motors
Maryjane Shance, Spartan Motors
Craig Sharman, Tyco International
John Steele, Tyco International
Doug Goldberg, California Casualty Management Group
Roxanne Dean, California Casualty Management Group
Amy Grosso, California Casualty Management Group