Anheuser-Busch Foundation
Established in 1975, the Anheuser-Busch Foundation focuses on supporting organizations that help individuals and communities thrive. The Foundation contributes to countless community organizations every year in support of disaster preparedness and relief, economic development, education, environmental sustainability, military personnel and responsible drinking. Anheuser-Busch and its foundation are united by an unwavering commitment to supporting the communities that they call home and over the last 30 years, Anheuser-Busch and the Anheuser-Busch Foundation have donated more than $600 million to charitable organizations across the country. For more information, visit www.anheuser-busch.com.
California Casualty
California Casualty has been the chosen Auto & Home Insurance provider for first responders across the nation for over four decades. We offer our members affordable customized coverage and exclusive benefits tailored uniquely to their profession, like turnout gear coverage for firefighters. We proudly show our support for first responders by partnering with organizations like the NVFC for sponsored events, and awards like the NVFC’s Junior Firefighter of the Year Award and the Junior Firefighter Program of the Year Award. Find out why thousands of firefighters choose California Casualty to protect their families at https://www.calcas.com/nvfc.
Clarion Fire Group
Clarion UX’s Fire & Rescue Group provides critical cutting-edge firefighting and emergency medical service news, education, equipment, and hands-on training. Through our industry-leading publications, digital media, and events, Clarion UX’s Fire & Rescue Group covers the latest developments and standards in apparatus and equipment, clinical breakthroughs, and training for firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and those professionals serving in the Fire & EMS Industries. We at Clarion UX’s Fire & Rescue hold ourselves to the strictest of standards, ensuring that our service to the first responders equals the industry’s tireless service to us all while maintaining our long-standing mission to “Train and Inform the Fire & EMS Industry.”
Columbia Southern University
Take the next step in your career – enroll today in one of our five completely online fire science programs. The fire science degree programs at CSU provide the foundation for leadership and administration of fire service organizations. From learning about fire prevention to fire service equipment, our programs provide a comprehensive view of the fire science industry. Visit www.columbiasouthern.edu to apply today and open the doors to an exciting and rewarding future in fire science! NVFC members and their families receive a 10% discount on tuition.
Emergency Services Insurance Program
In a world of insurance driven by bargain pricing, arm’s length service, and one-size-fits all policies, only ESIP (Emergency Services Insurance Program) offers the depth of knowledge and industry expertise to serve the real needs of fire and rescue service organizations. For more than 25 years, we have lived and breathed emergency services, developing industry-tailored coverages, risk management, and a proactive approach that helps anticipate issues before they occur. ESIP offers the attention and expertise you can only expect from people who live your business, and we’re ready to create an insurance package customized to fit your organization’s needs.
FirstNet Authority
The First Responder Network Authority, or the FirstNet Authority, is an independent agency within the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) and oversees Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network or FirstNet - the nation’s communications network dedicated to emergency responders and the public safety community.
The FirstNet Authority was established after September 11, 2001, to create a single, nationwide broadband network specifically for first responders, when radios relied on by police, fire, and paramedics did not easily operate across different agencies and, land and mobile phone lines were overwhelmed by a high volume of calls. The legislation creating our agency resulted from public safety’s diligent advocacy for a better communications network requires us to ensure public safety’s voice is represented in the buildout and evolution of the FirstNet network.
FirstNet is built through a first-of-its-kind private-public partnership with AT&T. The network’s initial five-year buildout was launched in 2018. The FirstNet Authority oversees the buildout, deployment, and operation of FirstNet, making sure it delivers what public safety needs from a network.
The FirstNet Authority was established after September 11, 2001, to create a single, nationwide broadband network specifically for first responders, when radios relied on by police, fire, and paramedics did not easily operate across different agencies and, land and mobile phone lines were overwhelmed by a high volume of calls. The legislation creating our agency resulted from public safety’s diligent advocacy for a better communications network requires us to ensure public safety’s voice is represented in the buildout and evolution of the FirstNet network.
FirstNet is built through a first-of-its-kind private-public partnership with AT&T. The network’s initial five-year buildout was launched in 2018. The FirstNet Authority oversees the buildout, deployment, and operation of FirstNet, making sure it delivers what public safety needs from a network.
Lincoln Financial Group
Lincoln Financial Group provides advice and solutions that help empower people to take charge of their financial lives with confidence and optimism. Today, more than 17 million customers trust our retirement, insurance, and wealth protection expertise to help address their lifestyle, savings, and income goals, as well as to guard against long-term care expenses. In 2012 Lincoln Financial Group’s Retirement Plan Services business announced the introduction of a new National LOSAP HEROPLUSSM Program. This first of its kind Length of Service Award Program was designed for individual Fire and Emergency Services departments to help recruit, retain, and reward dedicated volunteers with a program that will help boost their retirement readiness. The National LOSAP HEROPLUSSM offers sponsors ongoing program support in an employer-sponsored retirement plan, and is customizable at the local level to meet the specific needs of the plan sponsor. For more information about the HEROPLUS Program please visit www.losap.com.
NFPA
NFPA is a worldwide leader in fire, electrical, building, and life safety. The mission of the international nonprofit organization founded in 1896 is to reduce the worldwide burden of fire and other hazards on the quality of life by providing and advocating consensus codes and standards, research, training, and education. NFPA develops more than 300 codes and standards to minimize the possibility and effects of fire and other hazards. All NFPA codes and standards can be viewed at no cost at www.nfpa.org/freeaccess.
Provident
Provident has been offering custom insurance solutions for ESOs for over 90 years. Programs include Property & Casualty, Accident & Health, 24-Hour Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Group Life, Group Critical Illness, and Cancer policies. Please visit us at https://www.providentins.com or contact us at info@providentins.com to learn more.
Tesla
Tesla is committed to helping fire departments and first responders safely handle emergency situations involving all Tesla products. Visit https://www.tesla.com/firstresponders for all information on all Tesla’s products.
VFIS
VFIS is the largest provider of insurance, education and consulting services to emergency service organizations such as fire departments, ambulance and rescue squads and 911 centers. We have a long history of helping the emergency service community protect their assets and manage their exposure to loss. We pioneered the first tailored insurance package and formed a program for emergency service organizations. VFIS drafted the first specialized insurance policy in 1969 and continues to be the leader in the industry, insuring more emergency service organizations than any other provider.
Ward Diesel Filter System
Automatic and vehicle-mounted, Ward Diesel NO SMOKE Systems offer diesel exhaust protection on scene, in the station - anywhere you need it. Building modifications are not required for installation and there are no mechanical pieces to be attached by the Firefighter when exiting and returning to the station. NO SMOKE is the only diesel exhaust removal solution on the market today that provides complete protection against harmful diesel exhaust both inside and outside the fire station.
Wendell's Mint
Wendell's Mint proudly manufactures U.S. Made custom challenge coins at prices competitive with foreign manufactured products. Utilizing state of the art minting and painting processes, and an experienced in-house graphic design team, Wendell’s Mint delivers best in class quality. Never a charge for artwork, never a charge for multiple colors and a 5-year guarantee on die tooling. Wendell’s Mint: American Made. Priced like an import.
