National Volunteer Fire Council
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Sep 5, 2026
Jeff DillGUEST
And the other aspect is the clinicians.
Jeff DillGUEST
The clinicians, you know, I work very closely with the National Volunteer Fire Council.
Jeff DillGUEST
I'm one of their lead instructors.
Jeff DillGUEST
About six, seven years ago, we created a national directory of clinicians that work with first responders.
Pat SteeleNARRATOR
Three Iowa volunteer fire departments were among 150 nationwide recipients of $10,000 grants through the State Farm Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program.
Pat SteeleNARRATOR
The program, offered in collaboration with the National Volunteer Fire Council, helps local departments purchase equipment such as personal protective gear, emergency medical and rescue tools, and communication devices.
Pat SteeleNARRATOR
The Iowa recipients were Bridgewater, Colfax, and Lanesboro fire departments.
Pat SteeleNARRATOR
State Farm, and the National Volunteer Fire Council awarded a total of $1.5 million to local fire departments in 2026.
Pat SteeleNARRATOR
Since the program began in 2024, it has distributed $4 million to help volunteer departments purchase equipment.
Pat SteeleNARRATOR
Chair Steve Hirsch said in a prepared statement, volunteer firefighters are there for their communities no matter what the emergency, from structure and wildland fires to vehicle crashes and medical emergencies to natural disasters and hazardous material incidents.
Jared AthaCORRESPONDENT
Sarah and Cloud Sheaf Fire Departments are among six Oklahoma volunteer departments receiving $10,000 grants through the 2026 State Farm Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program.
Jared AthaCORRESPONDENT
The program, offered in partnership with the National Volunteer Fire Council, awarded $1.5 million to 150 volunteer fire departments nationwide.
Jared AthaCORRESPONDENT
The funding is intended to help departments purchase equipment that improves firefighter safety and emergency response.
Jared AthaCORRESPONDENT
The Sarah Fire Department says it intends to use its grant to purchase emergency radios and lights.
Jared AthaCORRESPONDENT
Cloud Sheet Fire Department, located near Cordell, was also selected, along with departments in Muskogee, O'Keen, Perry, and Seminole.
Jared AthaCORRESPONDENT
The National Volunteer Fire Council says 82% of U.S. fire departments are made up entirely or mostly of volunteers, and many operate with limited budgets.
Jared AthaCORRESPONDENT
The Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program began in 2024.
Jared AthaCORRESPONDENT
State Farm has now provided a total of $4 million through the program to help volunteer departments purchase critical equipment.
Jeff DillGUEST
We've had 100% compliance in regard to when I call because they'll quick Google, they'll look up, they'll see, you know, you can Google FBHA.
Jeff DillGUEST
Our data is used by the United States Fire Administration, the NFPA, NVFC, media, Department of Labor contacted me a few weeks ago.
Jeff DillGUEST
So we feel very honored that they trust us.
Jeff DillGUEST
And it's like a peer support team.