Related Organizations

The following organizations support ACVESA or are supported by ACVESA and deserve our recognition.

National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

Since 1992, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation has developed and expanded programs that honor and remember America's fallen fire heroes and to provide resources to assist their survivors in rebuilding their lives.

Please visit the NFFF online at www.FireHero.org for more information.

National Volunteer Fire Council

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is a non-profit membership association representing the interests of the volunteer fire, EMS and rescue services. The NVFC serves as the information source regarding legislation, standards and regulatory issues. The NVFC also provides vital resources and information to the volunteer fire and emergency services.

Please visit the NVFC online at www.NVFC.org for more information.

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Responder Safety

What Does Training Do For You?

February 4, 2010

I recently had one of those "back step meetings" with several other firefighters and the discussion led to the topic of training and what we should be doing for monthly training. As many of you know, I have a very passionate approach when it comes to training. I just sat and listened to see where the conversation led. I heard several different views, everything from "we need to be doing more of the fun stuff," to "we did that enough in essentials class," and my favorite "I do that at work, no need to do it here". After pondering this for several evenings I came to several conclusions worth noting.

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