The National Volunteer Fire Council has expanded the Volunteer Firefighter Support Fund to allow eligible responders who have suffered an involuntary loss of wages in excess of $500 as a result of COVID-19 to apply for a $350 stipend to help meet essential needs.

To be eligible to apply under the expanded criteria, applicants must be an NVFC member or a member of an eligible state association (which Maryland is a member and Dave Lewis and Eric Bernard serve as our two volunteer Maryland Directors), be an active volunteer firefighter, rescue worker, or EMS provider; and have incurred an involuntary loss of wages in excess of $500 as a result of COVID-19.

Applications for assistance must be received by the NVFC within 60 days of when the lost wages occurred. One-time stipends of $350 will be provided to eligible responders as funds allow. View full criteria and apply for support at www.nvfc.org/support-fund.

Please apply if you need it!

Be well and stay safe!

Dave and Eric