The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is a leading nonprofit membership association that represents the interests of volunteer fire, EMS, and rescue services. With a mission to provide a unified voice for volunteer Fire/EMS organizations, the NVFC serves as an advocate for first responders across the nation. They offer critical resources, programs, education, and advocacy in the national arena.

The NVFC focuses on health and safety, helping fire and EMS departments recruit and retain personnel, as well as providing training on relevant topics. They assist departments in establishing support programs and foster the next generation of firefighters. Some of their notable programs include Fire Corps, the Heart-Healthy Firefighter Program, the National Junior Firefighter Program, and the Make Me A Firefighter volunteer recruitment program.

They also offer the Share the Load program and the Wildland Fire Assessment Program. In addition to these services, NVFC members enjoy various benefits such as a $10,000 AD&D insurance policy and access to a range of resources and support. The NVFC is dedicated to supporting and advancing the volunteer fire, EMS, and rescue services in the United States