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National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is the leading 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership association representing the interests of the volunteer fire, EMS, and rescue services. The NVFC serves as the voice of the volunteer in the national arena and provides tools, resources, programs, and advocacy for first responders across the nation. According to the National Fire Protection Association, 71 percent of all firefighters in the U.S. are volunteers. This represents approximately 812,150 firefighters.〔National Fire Protection Association. (The U.S. Fire Service 2009 ). Accessed February 14, 2011.〕 First responders save communities in the U.S. approximately $128 billion annually.〔National Fire Protection Association. "The Total Cost of Fire Service in the United States." March 2010.〕 The NVFC provides advocacy for first responders on a national level. This includes promoting legislation that benefits the fire and emergency medical services. Representatives from the NVFC also sit on many standards-setting committees as well as national fire service taskforces, workgroups, and committees. In addition, the NVFC produces tools, resources, and programs to address the needs of the volunteer fire and emergency services. == Mission == The mission of the NVFC is to provide a unified voice for volunteer fire/EMS organizations. This mission is accomplished by: * Representing the interests of the volunteer Fire/EMS organizations at the U.S. Congress and federal agencies * Promoting the interests of the state and local organizations at the national level * Promoting and providing education and training for the volunteer fire/EMS organizations * Providing representation on national standards setting committees and projects * Gathering information from and disseminating information to the volunteer Fire/EMS organizations 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「National Volunteer Fire Council」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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