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Our Junior Firefighters have a
meeting every 3 months for
themselves and then they meet
with our fire personnel the
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Create a Safer Community This Fall
The summer is winding down, and fall is right around the corner. Make plans with your junior firefighter program to participate in two important national observances: National Preparedness Month and Fire Prevention Week. more>>
New Resource: State Legislation Information
Each state has different regulations and laws concerning the activities in which youth fire service volunteers are allowed to participate. If you are starting a new program, it can be difficult to know what your junior firefighters are allowed to do. The National Junior Firefighter Program has posted a list of available state regulations. more>>
Lessons from the National Junior Firefighter Academy
The inaugural National Junior Firefighter Academy, held on July 24 as part of Firehouse Expo in Baltimore, MD, was a great success. Thanks to support from Spartan Motors, Inc., California Casualty, MSA, and Firehouse Expo, the National Volunteer Fire Council’s (NVFC) National Junior Firefighter Program offered the course to help educate and connect junior firefighters and program advisors. more>>
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NVFC Partners Working to Keep Teens and Communities Safe
The NVFC’s National Junior Firefighter Program is always seeking new resources and information to share with departments and youth. Now, the NVFC is partnering with the Home Safety Council and Impact Teen Drivers, two national nonprofits, to bring important safety information to junior fighters and their program advisors.
The Home Safety Council (HSC) is the only national nonprofit organization solely dedicated to preventing home related injuries that result in nearly 20,000 deaths and 21 million medical visits on average each year. Find resources for teaching preschool through middle school age children here . HSC also offers information to distribute to all age groups in your community. Visit the HSC web site at www.homesafetycouncil.org for more resources and information to use in your junior firefighter program’s fire safety outreach efforts.
Impact Teen Drivers is a national nonprofit organization whose goal is to make teens aware of the dangers of reckless and distracted driving and reduce teen deaths through online and in-school campaigns. Their message to young people is simple, yet vital: Focus on the road ahead and get to where you are going safely.
Emergency vehicle accidents are the second leading cause of line-of-duty firefighter fatalities each year. By instilling good driving habits in teen firefighters, your department is helping keep the future of the fire service safe. Fewer accidents also mean less road-side calls for fire departments. Visit www.impactteendrivers.org to learn more about safe driving for teens.
The NVFC web site includes additional health and safety information for first responders. For more program news, information, and resources for your junior firefighter program, visit www.nvfc.org/juniors.