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

National Fallen Firefighters FoundationNational 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 CouncilNational 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

Should There be a Mandatory Retirement Age for Volunteer Firefighters?

November 8, 2011

Early this year, two volunteer firefighters in their 80s died in the line-of-duty. Their deaths should start a discussion that many firefighters and fire chiefs find difficult to have in a calm and professional manner: Should a volunteer firefighter retire, and should there be a mandatory retirement age for volunteers?

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