Sarah Lee Sarah Lee is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC). Prior to the NVFC, Sarah served as Executive Director at the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CAFI). She began her work with the NVFC in 2005, serving as the Deputy CEO for 15 years. Sarah has been
the NVFC's CEO since 2021, and her accomplishments on behalf of the organization throughout her tenure speak volumes about her effectiveness as a leader. The NVFC exists to provide a voice for volunteer fire/EMS and rescue organizations nationwide and represents their needs and interests at the national level with Congress and Federal Agencies. Her education includes a Bachelor's Degree, a Master's Degree in Public Administration and Nonprofit Management, and she is a Certified Association Executive. Sarah's love for the volunteer fire service is grounded in her lifetime of experiences and connections. Her father was a volunteer firefighter, and she is married to a volunteer firefighter/EMT. Therefore, her commitment to the health and safety of firefighters, as well as their training, is not only professional, but also a personal one. As the fire service has focused on improving recruitment and retention efforts overall, the NVFC, under the leadership of Sarah Lee, has expanded their membership from about one thousand, to twenty-eight thousand and counting. Her goals are robust and include continuing to expand the membership and retention of volunteer firefighters and enhance their safety, training, and effectiveness. Any discussion of Sarah Lee would not be complete without mentioning what is perhaps her strongest attribute. There are
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