Adapt Management is a grant management team focused on helping fire service organizations meet their professional goals. The Adapt team specializes in helping those in the emergency response industry obtain and manage federal grants. Since 2007 Adapt has managed 63 SAFER Grants in 17 states. Whether you’re looking for a grant manager, need help managing a project or are seeking creativity for your latest marketing campaign, Adapt can help you reach your goals. To learn more, go to adaptmanagement.org.

The AES Corporation is a Fortune 500 global energy company accelerating the future of energy. Together with our many stakeholders, we’re improving lives by delivering the greener, smarter energy solutions the world needs. In the U.S., AES is a leading developer, owner, and operator of innovative clean energy solutions, including utility-scale and community solar, wind, battery energy storage, and now green hydrogen. We also put safety first every minute of every day – for our people, contractors, and communities. Our commitment to safety first aligns with the NVFC’s mission and we are proud to support and collaborate with volunteer fire/EMS organizations across the nation. For more information, visit www.aes.com.

Agency 102 is a woman-owned, full-service marketing and content agency that partners with fire departments and EMS to strengthen volunteer recruitment, retention, and community connection. We specialize in creating outreach strategies—from social media and video to websites and education campaigns—that speak directly to the people you need to reach. Our team takes the content and communications off your plate so you can stay focused on the job. You save lives—we make sure the right people hear about it and are inspired to step up.

BK Technologies manufactures high-specification communications equipment of unsurpassed reliability for public safety professionals and government agencies. BK’S list of communication solutions includes multi-band and single-band portable handheld radios, mobile radios, base stations, as well as portable and fixed repeaters. BK also offers the software communication solutions, including InteropONE, a BKRplay service.

The Fire Department Safety Officers Association(FDSOA) was established in 1989 as a non-profit association.  Its mission is to promote safety standards and practices in the fire, rescue, and emergency services community.

The FDSOA plays a crucial role in addressing health and safety challenges facing firefighters globally. The FDSOA is here to provide individual fire departments resources, training, and guidance on everyday safety initiatives along with a focus on crucial health and wellness topics including occupational cancer, cardiac health, and the mental well-being of first responders, as well as resources for the Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) and Fleet Managers.

FirstNet®, Built with AT&T is the only network built with and for America’s first responders—including volunteer firefighters. With the nation’s largest coverage footprint, first responders get prioritized access to the network, never competing with commercial traffic. Learn more at FirstNet.com/fire

The National HeroPlus Program, powered by Go For Answers, is a turnkey retirement solution that has proudly served the volunteer fire community for more than 25 years. With over 30,000 participants and 500 plan sponsors nationwide, HeroPlus is recognized as the leading provider of retirement benefits designed to strengthen recruitment and retention for volunteer emergency service personnel. At the core of the program is the Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP), a specialized retirement benefit specifically tailored to reward long-term commitment and service within volunteer fire departments and rescue organizations. With decades of experience, unmatched industry focus, and a commitment to supporting America’s volunteer heroes, HeroPlus continues to deliver the most trusted and effective LOSAP solutions available today. Learn more at www.goforanswers.com.

The United States Congress created the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to lead a nationwide effort to remember America’s fallen firefighters. Since 1992, the non-profit foundation has developed and expanded programs to honor fallen fire heroes and assist their families and co-workers. The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation also works closely with the U.S. Fire Administration to help prevent and reduce line-of-duty deaths and injuries. For more information on the Foundation and its programs visit www.firehero.org.

The National Firefighter Registry (NFR) for Cancer is the largest effort ever undertaken to understand and reduce risk of cancer among U.S. firefighters.

NAFTD members serve as the primary point of contact for fire training and education conducted throughout the United States and Canada. Each year, the NAFTD member training systems provide training to over 940,000 firefighters and emergency responders, ranging from basic entry-level fire-fighting instruction to professional development courses for chief fire officers. The NAFTD state, provincial, and territorial fire training systems together own or operate approximately 469 classrooms, 1,925 fixed or mobile props, and have access to hundreds more through collaborative agreements.

At Ricochet, we know what volunteer firefighters face—tough calls, tight budgets, and the constant pressure to protect their communities. That’s why every set of gear we build is designed with real firefighter input—so it performs when lives depend on it, without unnecessary cost or complexity. From structural and wildland to technical rescue and EMS, our NFPA-compliant PPE is crafted with pride in Philadelphia and built to last. Making the switch to non-PFAS gear? We make it easy—same protection, durability, and comfort, plus clear guidance and grant-friendly options—because your health matters as much as your safety. Volunteers choose Ricochet for trusted protection, budget-smart solutions, and gear that stands up to years of service. Because making it home matters most. Learn more or contact us at RicochetGear.com or call 215-849-1971.

We are committed to making reliable, durable lay-flat hoses that can meet the rigorous demands of fire response, where failure isn't an option. Rugged and reliable, Snap-tite Hose products meet NFPA Standards and each is tested and certified to guarantee superior performance on the fireground. Every Snap-tite Hose product is built to perform under rigorous conditions while meeting ISO9001:2015 certified quality management standards. Snap-tite Hose manufactures the Warrior TM municipal attack fire hose that is the only fire hose in North America to achieve the designation of UL-19 Type 1 certification for heat resistance. Learn more about any of our products at www.snaptitehose.com

UL’s Fire Safety Research Institute is dedicated to increasing firefighter knowledge to reduce injuries and deaths in the fire service and in the communities they serve. Working in partnership with the fire service, research departments, and agencies, FSRI executes cutting-edge firefighter research and makes the results widely available to the global fire community. With a team of pioneering experts and access to UL’s leading infrastructure, equipment and vast knowledge and insights, FSRI conducts and disseminates research and training programs that focus on the changing dynamics of residential, commercial, and industrial fires, and the impact they have on the fire service tactics and strategies.

Wendell’s Mint proudly manufactures US 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.