The National Volunteer Fire Council has released a white paper concerning training in the volunteer fire service and the need for improvement.



At its fall meeting in 2008, the NVFC board of directors adopted a policy statement that recommends all volunteer fire departments set a goal that personnel must attain — at a minimum — a level of training that meets NFPA 1001, Firefighter Professional Qualifications, or an equivalent state standard. 

The NVFC white paper focuses on the need for proper training to ensure the safety and effectiveness of firefighters and also examines several barriers to implementing basic training in volunteer fire departments. These barriers include lack of resources, lack of convenient training options for volunteers, and a lack of emphasis on training from leadership within fire departments.



Download the white paper here.