US volunteer firefighters to gain new online learning tools through major funding boost
Iain Hoey
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Motorola Solutions Foundation provides $30,000 grant
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) has announced it has received a $30,000 grant from the Motorola Solutions Foundation to support online learning and new training courses.
According to the NVFC, the funding will be used to expand access to its Virtual Classroom platform and to develop a new in-person behavioural health course.
NVFC Chair Steve Hirsch said: “We thank the Motorola Solutions Foundation for their continued support of the NVFC’s training programs.
“Training is consistently the number one resource our audience requests, and thanks to this grant we can provide needed training to even more responders both online and in-person.”
The organisation said the grant continues a long partnership with the Foundation, which has supported various responder training initiatives.
Focus of the Motorola Solutions Foundation
The Motorola Solutions Foundation said it has donated more than $100 million over the past decade to charitable programmes worldwide.
The Foundation explained that its giving priorities focus on first responder programming, technology and engineering education, and initiatives combining both fields.
It added that it also works to support programmes that benefit under-resourced communities.
The Foundation said it seeks to partner with organisations aligned with its values of accountability, innovation, impact and inclusion.
Comments from the Foundation
Wesley Barden Touhy, executive director of the Motorola Solutions Foundation, said: “We are inspired by the impactful work of the NVFC within their community.
“The Motorola Solutions Foundation is proud to champion their efforts as they continue to grow and make a positive difference.”
The Foundation confirmed that this partnership continues its aim to invest in safer communities through grants and volunteer programmes.
About the NVFC
The NVFC said it is the national membership association representing the interests of volunteer fire, EMS and rescue services in the United States.
The organisation explained that it provides resources, education, advocacy and programmes to support first responders nationwide.
It added that the NVFC acts as a representative voice for volunteers at the national level.
Further information is available at www.nvfc.org.
About the Motorola Solutions Foundation
The Motorola Solutions Foundation described itself as the charitable and philanthropic arm of Motorola Solutions.
It explained that it partners with organisations worldwide to support safer cities and resilient communities through grants, employee volunteer work and investment initiatives.
The Foundation added that its strategic grants programme backs organisations focused on responder training and technology and engineering education.
More details can be found at www.motorolasolutions.com/foundation.
Relevance for fire and safety professionals
This grant provides further training opportunities for volunteer firefighters and emergency responders through online learning.
The new behavioural health course addresses a growing area of need for responders.
The NVFC Virtual Classroom and added in-person training will extend access to education across the United States.
Volunteer fire and EMS personnel will gain greater support in both operational and health-related aspects of their work.
NVFC grant supports online learning and responder training: Summary
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) has announced a $30,000 grant from the Motorola Solutions Foundation.
The funding will expand the NVFC Virtual Classroom online learning platform.
The grant will also support development of a new behavioural health training course.
NVFC Chair Steve Hirsch said the grant responds to high demand for training resources.
The Motorola Solutions Foundation has donated more than $100 million over the past 10 years.
Its giving priorities include responder training, technology and engineering education, and combined initiatives.
The Foundation said it aims to support under-resourced communities.
Executive director Wesley Barden Touhy said the Foundation is proud to support the NVFC.
The NVFC represents volunteer fire, EMS and rescue services across the United States.
It provides education, advocacy and programmes for responders.
The Motorola Solutions Foundation is the charitable arm of Motorola Solutions.
It partners with organisations worldwide through grants, volunteering and community initiatives.
The NVFC said the grant will enable more responders to access training online and in person.
