NVFC Offers Training Courses on Retention and Recruitment

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), in partnership with the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), offers two different training programs in 2007. The NVFC's training schedule includes courses on retention and recruitment as well as health and safety at state fire/EMS association conferences and individual department events across the country.

The Retention and Recruitment Seminar focuses on the results of the recent NVFC study on retention and recruitment. The program delves into the reasons why there has been a decline in volunteers in the fire and emergency services and provides recommendations on what departments can do to counter this trend. The course is led by a VFIS instructor.

The Health and Safety Workshop focuses on the NVFC Heart-Healthy Firefighter Program and the need for heart attack awareness and prevention among firefighters and emergency medical personnel. The program reviews proper diet, exercise programs, and tools to keep first responders on track. Information on available health and safety grants is also provided, as well as the results of the recent NVFC/USFA Emergent Health and Safety study. The course is instructed by a trainer from L&T Health and Fitness.

Below is a schedule of training opportunities in 2007. For additional information, please contact Megan Botten at mbotten@nvfc.org or 1-888-ASK-NVFC (275-6832).

2007 NVFC Training Schedule

Oregon (Stayton VFD)
June 2
Retention and Recruitment

Mississippi (Annual Conference)
June 8-9
Retention and Recruitment

Texas (Annual Conference)
June 11-12
Retention and Recruitment & Health and Wellness

Missouri
June 22-24
Retention and Recruitment & Health and Wellness

South Dakota (Rapid Valley VFC)
July 21
Retention and Recruitment

Nebraska (Annual Conference)
October 18-19
Retention and Recruitment

Alaska
November, Date TBA
Retention and Recruitment.

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