Oregon Volunteer Firefighters Association (OVFA)

08/18/2025

CONGRATS TO HEPPNER FIRE OF OREGON!

Thanks to the State Farm Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program, 150 volunteer fire departments are each receiving $10,000 grants to fund critical safety equipment. That’s $1.5 million directly supporting the fire service. Learn more:

Through this year’s Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program, 150 volunteer fire departments in 44 states received a $10,000 grant.

08/12/2025

Volunteering with a fire or EMS department is a meaningful way to give back, build new skills, and become part of a close-knit fire service family. Connect with people in your community who want to make a difference. The NVFC’s Make Me A Firefighter campaign offers tools and resources to help your department recruit and engage new volunteers. Learn more at

Recruiting volunteers isn’t easy. The National Volunteer Fire Council is here to help. Here’s your one-stop-shop for recruiting qualified folks looking to serve your community.

08/05/2025

Helmet Giveaway!

Giveaway Alert! NVFC members who are active volunteer firefighters can enter for a chance to win a new MSA Cairns® 1836 Fire Helmet. Enter by August 31 at www.nvfc.org/helmet. Not a member? Join at www.nvfc.org/join.

Need a new helmet? The NVFC has teamed up with MSA Safety to give away a Cairns® 1836 Fire Helmet this month. Learn more and enter by August 31 here: www.nvfc.org/helmet

CSU Scholarship

Want to further your education but concerned about cost and time? The NVFC and CSU have teamed up to offer two scholarships worth up to 60 credit hours towards any of CSU’s online degree programs. Learn more and apply here: https://bit.ly/CSUScholarship

Scholarship Opportunity! NVFC members have until 8/17 to apply for a scholarship to Columbia Southern University. Two scholarships will be awarded, each up to 60 credit hours towards any of CSU’s online degree programs. Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/CSUScholarship

NVFC Survey

The NVFC wants to hear from you! Take the NVFC’s Annual Volunteer Firefighter Survey to provide your input on critical issues and help inform future initiatives that will benefit the volunteer fire and emergency services. Take the survey by 8/17 here: https://bit.ly/454BsxC

Your input is needed! The NVFC is conducting a survey to better understand current attitudes and practices among volunteer responders and inform future initiatives to support the volunteer emergency services. You’ll also be able to enter for the chance to receive a gift card. Take the survey by 8/17 here: https://bit.ly/454BsxC

Upcoming Events:

Are you looking to fire up your recruitment game? Join the NVFC for a free webinar on Aug. 7 at 2pm ET to learn about free and cheap online tools that can simplify your department’s recruitment efforts and application process. Register: https://bit.ly/3H27EIR

A healthy fire department has members from different generations, but that can also bring differences in communication styles, work habits, and expectations. Join the NVFC for a free Roundtable Talk on August 19 at 2pm ET on how to build stronger, more cohesive crews by bridging generational differences. Register: https://bit.ly/4l5GLS8

Today’s fire service teams include everyone from fresh-faced recruits to seasoned veterans – and that’s a good thing. But with different generations come different communication styles, work habits, and expectations. So how do you make it all run smoothly? Join the NVFC for this interactive we...

07/25/2025

07/25/2025

OVFA is excited to partner with NPPGov, a national cooperative purchasing organization, to bring you access to 225+ publicly solicited contracts for government and public safety agencies nationwide.

These contracts are awarded by Lead Public Agencies, ensuring transparency and compliance throughout the procurement process.

Why Join NPPGov?

• Free membership – with no purchasing obligations
• Publicly solicited contracts – for a wide range of products and services
• Save time and money – skip the lengthy bid process
• Dedicated support – live contract specialists to help every step of the way

You'll gain immediate access to trusted vendors such as: FirstNet Built with AT&T, Axon, Bridgestone, Brinc, Life-Assist, AT&T Wireless, Curtis, MES, ProForce Law Enforcement, US Armor, ZOLL, and many more.

Learn more and Sign up:

Oregon Volunteer Firefighters Association and NPPGov have partnered together to bring you discount pricing on products and services from some of the nation’s leading companies.

07/04/2025

A senseless act of violence by a 20 year old kid… Remember/honor the 2 men below and pray for healing for Engineer Tysdal.

Battalion Chief John Morrison, 52, of the Coeur d’Alene Fire Department

Battalion Chief Frank Harwood, 42, of Kootenai County Fire & Rescue

Coeur d’Alene Fire Engineer Dave Tysdal, 47, remains in the trauma center.

06/30/2025

Our thoughts are with the families of the two Kootenai County Fire and Rescue fire fighters that lost their lives today. Alone with all first responders working that situation.

06/22/2025

Tonight's banquet is incredible... thank you, OVFA Board and conerence attendees.

06/20/2025

CONFERENCE IS IN FULL SWING!

06/17/2025

🚨 Instructor Needed – Fire Instructor 1 Course 🚨

OVFA is currently seeking a certified F9F Instructor 1 to teach our Fire Instructor 1 course this Thursday through Friday during our annual conference.

Due to the active wildfire situation across the state, we are seeking an additional instructor to step in and support our efforts.

If you are available and able to assist, please let us know as soon as possible. We are happy to provide lodging to help make this work.

Thank you for supporting Oregon’s fire service community!

📩 Please reach out to OVFA President, Frank Day directly at 541-279-0058 if you are interested.

05/30/2025

05/27/2025

🚨 Call for Type 1 Engines – OVFA 2025 Conference 🚨
We're looking for FOUR Type 1 structure engines to assist with our Pumper Operator Class – one of the most popular hands-on trainings at the OVFA Conference!
To give each student ample time on the pump and ensure quality training they can take back to their departments, we need your support.
📅 When: Noon on Friday, June 20 and Saturday, June 21
What We Provide:
COMPLIMENTARY three-day registration for one of your personnel (volunteer or career)
Lodging: 2 nights covered by OVFA
Meals: All meals provided during the conference
🔥 What We Need:
Your engine
A qualified operator from your district
If your district can help, you’ll be making a big impact on the future of fire service training in Oregon. Thank you for supporting the next generation of pump operators!
📩 Interested? Message us or contact OVFA President Frank Day at [email protected]