Nevada County Fire and Rescue News

Thirteen fire departments received much-needed new personal protective equipment in 2022 due to MSA and DuPont’s Globe Gear Giveaway, in partnership with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC). To keep first responders safe and protected, the giveaway awarded four sets of state-of-the-art turnout gear and four new helmets to selected departments. In addition, the first 500 applicants received a complimentary membership to the NVFC, courtesy of MSA. annual giveaway Too often, volunte...

Too many volunteer fire departments struggle with an inadequate amount of turnout gear or worn-out, non-compliant gear they can’t afford to replace. That’s why, the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) has partnered with MSA Safety Incorporated and Dupont Personal Protection since 2012, in order to give away state-of-the-art new gear to fire departments in need. New turnout gear and helmets for fire departments A total of 13 fire departments will be awarded with four new sets of...