New Jersey State Volunteer Firemen's Association

01/16/2026

Has your department completed 2025 U.S. Fire Service Needs Assessment survey from the NFPA? The deadline has been extended to February 15!

This once-every-five-years survey helps identify staffing and resource gaps and supports funding advocacy for fire departments nationwide.

Learn More: https://www.nfpa.org/about-nfpa/press-room/news-releases/2026/us-needs-assessment-survey-deadline-extended-to-strengthen-response-rate?fbclid=IwY2xjawPWRYRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF5UEV1SDlmMVRmWDJQYlhqc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHq9ZL9pcLhqLGpQUkp8-lguHkQsfWYSWv_tNBCvApLoUHlpS0qROohEavgDN_aem_QrR_eKiw6isdnWrLdsYcLA

Take the survey: https://www.nfpa.org/education-and-research/research/nfpa-research/fire-statistical-reports/needs-assessment

01/06/2026

New Jersey, get your applications in!

Nominate a junior firefighter program today!

The Junior Firefighter Program of the Year Award, sponsored by California Casualty, recognizes programs or Explorer Posts that excel in community impact, innovation, and creativity.

Submit your nomination by 5pm ET on January 16: https://buff.ly/iNLOuJF

01/06/2026

State Farm® has teamed up with the NVFC to provide sets of previously owned laptops to 100 eligible fire departments. Enter for a chance to win five laptops for your department to aid in administrative tasks, training, incident tracking, and more.

The laptops are previously owned, but are wiped clean. The donation is for the laptops only. It does not include operating systems, software, or technical support. Receiving departments are responsible for purchasing productivity applications like Microsoft Office Suite, as well as anti-virus software.

Laptop entries are due by January 30, 2026 at noon ET.

State Farm® has teamed up with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) to provide 100 eligible fire departments with five previously owned laptops each. These laptops will aid departments in

12/19/2025

🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨
The Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act has officially passed the U.S. Senate, marking a significant step forward in supporting the families of our nation’s fallen and disabled first responders.

This critical legislation recognizes the devastating impact of occupational cancer and ensures that surviving families are not left behind after a lifetime of service and sacrifice.

The New Jersey State Volunteer Firemen’s Association proudly joins the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) in applauding the bipartisan leadership of Senators Amy Klobuchar and Kevin Cramer, along with Representatives Mike Scanlon and Carlos Gimenez, for advancing this vital measure.

Volunteer firefighters and EMS providers put their lives on the line every day. This bill helps honor that service by providing meaningful support to the families who bear the cost long after the alarm stops ringing.

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BREAKING NEWS!

The U.S. Senate has passed the National Defense Authorization Act by a 77–20 vote, including the Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act, an NVFC legislative priority.

This bipartisan legislation expands eligibility for Public Safety Officers’ Benefits to include firefighters and other public safety officers who are killed or permanently disabled by certain job-related cancers. It also applies retroactively to eligible cases dating back to January 1, 2020.

Volunteer firefighters face increased cancer risks due to their service. This bill is a major step forward in ensuring their families receive the support and benefits they deserve.

We look forward to the President signing this bill into law.

Learn more about NVFC’s advocacy efforts at www.nvfc.org/advocacy

12/06/2025

🌟 Nominate an Outstanding Junior Firefighter!

The Junior Firefighter of the Year Award, sponsored by California Casualty, honors a young hero who has gone above and beyond in service to their fire department.

Nominations close at 5pm ET on January 16.

Learn about the criteria and submit your nomination here: 👉 https://buff.ly/nM3OxOT

12/06/2025

The reimagined organization of Firefighter LSIs offers a new framework to shape safety, health and leadership efforts and reduce LODDs

11/19/2025

As Crash Responder Safety Week begins, we stand proudly with our brothers and sisters across New Jersey including firefighters, EMS, police, towing and recovery, public works, and transportation crews who put themselves in harm’s way every day on our roadways.

This week reminds us why we train, why we serve, and why every responder deserves to go home safely. We honor those we’ve lost, support those still serving, and remind every driver in New Jersey to slow down, move over, and remember that safety truly starts with all of us.

11/18/2025

Join the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) on Tuesday, November 25, for a webinar about Propane Emergencies. This session will highlight updated training programs, hands-on learning opportunities, and new resources available to all responders, including career, volunteer, EMS, and command staff. Sign up here, https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Un2t5f7_cUGpM_YbHlVip0l1CQ5W-WdAkP4qGOzHjhpUQVFYTDc0TkxEN0RZOFo5M0k1SVlZWko5Si4u

11/08/2025

11/08/2025

🔥 FIRE SERVICE TRAINING AVAILABLE 🔥

Calling all NJ volunteer firefighters, we’re bringing fire service training directly to YOU.

The New Jersey State Volunteer Firemen's Association, in partnership with the National Volunteer Fire Council, is now offering leadership and culture development courses built specifically for the volunteer fire service.

These NVFC programs include leadership, firefighter health, recruitment & retention, safety officer training, cancer prevention, and a full series of hazmat instructor modules.

This is how we build better firehouses, better officers, and stronger crews. If you want training brought to your department or region, we can deliver it.

➡️ Request training at www.njsvfa.com or directly via the NVFC at https://www.nvfc.org/nvfc-in-person-training/

10/06/2025

Proud to introduce the 2026 Executive Board of the New Jersey State Volunteer Firemen’s Association!

Charles Siedenburg – President
Richard Dries – 1st Vice President
Michael Stein – 2nd Vice President
Eugene Enfield – Treasurer
Brian P. Foley – Secretary & Director
George H. Heflich Sr. – Trustee & Director
Raymond Cieciuch – Trustee
Donald Cieciuch – Trustee

We’re excited to continue working on behalf of our volunteers across New Jersey — supporting, representing, and advocating for those who dedicate their time and service to their communities.

Thank you for your continued support! 🔥🚒