abstract:National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is the leading 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership association representing the interests of the volunteer fire, EMS, and rescue services. The NVFC serves as the voice of the volunteer in the national arena and provides tools, resources, programs, and advocacy for first responders across the nation.
"It's almost impossible to prepare for that situation if there's no indication of any potential threat, " said Philip Stittleburg, chairman of the NationalVolunteerFireCouncil and the NationalFire Protection Association.