FW: Office Hours Announced: Get Your Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program Questions Answered

[Pannell, Donald]

State Farm and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) are teaming up again for the Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program to help volunteer fire departments secure needed equipment. In 2026, State Farm will continue its $1.5 million commitment, providing 150 volunteer fire departments with $10,000 grants to enhance safety, effectiveness, and operational readiness.

 

As an added bonus, State Farm will also again provide one-year NVFC memberships to the first 2,000 eligible applicants to give them access to the full range of NVFC benefits.

 

The 2026 application period will be open from Monday, May 4 at 12:00pm (noon) Eastern to Thursday, May 7 at 12:00pm (noon) Eastern.

 

There is a link in the notice below for more information and to the registration form. There are also some webinars that you can attend for more information on May 4^th or May 6^th.

 

In service,

 

Donald Pannell, M.S., EFO
Fire Management Consultant
UT Municipal Technical Advisory Service

7777 Walnut Grove Road, Suite 3, Box 14
Memphis, Tennessee 38120

donald....@tennessee.edu
(901) 233-1434 Mobile | (865) 974-0411 Office
mtas.tennessee.edu

 

From: National Volunteer Fire Council <donot...@nvfc.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2026 10:11 AM
Subject: Office Hours Announced: Get Your Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program Questions Answered

 

Get ready for the 2026 application period

 

 

Have Questions About the Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program? Join NVFC Office Hours!       The 2026 State Farm® Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program application period will be open for three days only, from May 4 at noon ET until May 7 at noon ET. This year, $1.5 million will be awarded to 150 volunteer fire departments ($10,000 each) for critical equipment. Resources are available here to help you prepare, including application guidance, eligible items, FAQs, and official rules.   If you still have questions, join Lori Shirley, NVFC senior program manager, during live Office Hours on Zoom to get your questions answered and hear what others are asking.   Drop in at any time during these sessions by clicking the link to join: Friday, April 24 | 1:00-1:30pm ET Monday, May 4 | 3:00-3:30pm ET Wednesday, May 6 | 7:00-7:30pm ET Don’t miss this opportunity to get the support you need as you prepare your application.

 

 

 

 

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