Over the last few decades, the world has adopted new methods of communication through the use of technology. Many industries have utilized social media to amplify their messaging and marketing, and the fire and emergency services can reap these same benefits. Yet many small and mid-sized departments don’t leverage social media to its fullest potential.

Visit the NVFC at booth #617! Also, attend the NVFC's course "Pipeline Response PREP: Achieving Organizational Readiness for Pipeline Emergencies" on June 10 at 2:15pm ET. Learn more here.

Safety Stand Down is June 19-25, and this year’s theme is “Situational Awareness: The Foundation for Good Decision Making.” Situational awareness is critical during response operations as it can help emergency responders to solve problems, prevent bad outcomes, and make better decisions in high-stress environments. To prepare for Safety Stand Down, join the NVFC and

Each June, the Maryland State Firemen’s Association gathers for its annual Convention and Conference to conduct the business of the association and to provide insightful training and educational sessions for its membership. Come visit the NVFC at booth #103! Additionally, the NVFC will be offering the following courses at the conference: Implementing a Training Program

This event provides an opportunity to participate in valuable classroom training and share ideas and best practices with emergency responders from across the U.S. Travel stipends are available to help more responders attend.

Your fire department can join the Nationwide COVID-19 Testing Program by becoming a community testing site. Color Health has partnered with the CDC to make testing more accessible in communities. In this webinar you will learn how your department can participate, the financial benefits of the program, onboarding and site support information, and any questions

As wildfires increase in severity and frequency, it’s important that your department and community are prepared. Join the NVFC and subject matter experts on July 20 at 2pm ET for a live discussion on this topic. The conversation will focus on safety during wildfires along highways, how to better prepare communities before wildfire strikes, and

Fire and emergency services have encountered a downturn in staffing in recent years. Although recruitment and retention issues are present in many industries around the world, fire and emergency services agencies seem to be especially hard hit in the last few decades, putting communities at risk. Join the NVFC for this free webinar presented by

Join the NVFC and presenter Tom Miller for this webinar on the emergence and prevalence of lithium-ion batteries and implications for emergency responders. The use of lithium-ion batteries is increasing, from small and hand-held devices and tool applications to recreational devices and vehicle applications. This webinar will take a closer look at the risks associated

Hybrid vehicles are already commonplace, while electric vehicles are becoming more and more common. Make sure you and your department members are prepared. Mitch Petterson of General Motors, NVFC West Virginia director Tom Miller, and Joseph Tebo of the Federal Highway Administration for a live discussion on electric and hybrid vehicle safety for emergency responders.