The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is proud to partner with companies and organizations to support the volunteer fire and emergency services with needed funding, equipment, resources and training.
In 2025, this resulted in over $2.5 million worth of grants, giveaways and scholarships.
NVFC Chair Steve Hirsch shared: “We thank the companies and organizations that teamed up with us in 2025 to provided critical assistance to our nation’s volunteer responders.
“With their support, we were able to enhance the safety and readiness of fire and emergency service departments across the country so they can best protect their responders and serve their communities.”
The following programs took place in 2025:
More than 1.5 million cans of emergency drinking water were donated to 638 volunteer fire departments to provide critical hydration during wildfire response and other emergencies.
Anheuser-Busch also produced its 100 millionth can of emergency drinking water in 2025.
Two NVFC members were awarded a scholarship covering up to 60 credit hours towards one online CSU degree program.
1,000 volunteer fire departments received 200 electrolyte sticks each to help keep responders hydrated during wildfires and other long incidents.
Thirteen volunteer fire departments received four sets of Globe turnout gear and four MSA Cairns helmets each to enhance responder safety. MSA also sponsored NVFC memberships for the first 500 applicants.
Four NVFC members received an MSA Cairns 1836 Fire Helmet.
Five volunteer fire departments each received a $5,000 grant to purchase needed equipment and resources. In addition, Nutella donated 150 pancake breakfast kits to assist volunteer departments with fundraising events.
150 volunteer fire departments each received a $10,000 grant to purchase needed equipment. State Farm also provided the first 2,000 applicants with a one-year NVFC membership.
100 fire departments received five previously owned laptops each to aid departments in administrative tasks, training, incident tracking, and more to enhance their capabilities and efficiency.
Three volunteer fire departments received a STEPR PRO+ stair climber, accessory pack, initial warranty, and accompanying training to help foster physical and mental wellness among their members.
Thanks to grants from FEMA, the NVFC awarded 60 members with a stipend of up to $800 to help them attend the 2025 NVFC Training Summit.
One NVFC member was awarded a scholarship covering up to 60 credit hours toward one online Waldorf degree program.
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is proud to partner with companies and organizations to support the volunteer fire and emergency services with needed funding, equipment, resources, and training.
