Webinar: Volunteer Fire/EMS Recruitment & Retention: Lessons from Top Gun

Sometimes lessons can come from surprising sources. Take the movie Top Gun. If we look closely with a recruitment and retention lens, there is much we can glean about building a strong team culture, providing effective communication, the importance of mentorship and recognition, and creating a strong sense of purpose and mission. These are all

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MSFA Convention & Conference 2023

Roland E. Powell Convention Center 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, United States

The NVFC's GA Director, David Bullard, will present "Creating a Psychologically Healthy Fire Department" on June 20 at 1pm ET.

Safety Stand Down

Fire departments should take this week to focus on health and safety training and education. This year's theme is "Lithium-Ion Batteries: Are You Ready?"

NVFC Training Summit

Sheraton Oklahoma City Downtown Hotel 1 North Broadway Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK, United States

This event will provide an opportunity to participate in valuable classroom training and share ideas and best practices with emergency responders from across the U.S. Attendees will have their choice of breakout sessions to attend, with sessions addressing key topics in first responder health, safety, recruitment, and retention. The event will also feature keynote speakers,

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R&R Coffee Talk With the Doc

Coming to you live from the NVFC Training Summit, join Dr. Candice McDonald, Chief Joel Cerny, and Chief Doug Cline as they brew up ideas for onboarding. Register.

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Webinar: Fire Service Legislation – Congressional and Regulatory Updates

We are now over halfway through the first session of the 118th Congress and there has been significant movement on some of the NVFC’s legislative priorities, including reauthorization and funding for the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG), Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grants (SAFER), and U.S. Fire Administration (USFA). The NVFC has also

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Roundtable Talk: Roadway Survival — What Your Department Can Do to Keep Everyone Safe

Every year, first responders and their family members are impacted by the aftermath of difficult calls. Departments spend time and effort to ensure that members return home safely after working to protect the public from imminent danger. A very important variable in keeping everyone safe is roadway safety. Taking the necessary steps during every call

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Webinar: Breaking Bad – Overcoming Bad Habits and Generational Gaps in Recruitment and Retention

Recruitment and retention are two of the most pressing challenges facing many volunteer fire and EMS departments. This webinar, presented by Colby Cagle, will identify bad habits developed in today's volunteer fire service that can impact recruitment and retention, debunk some common generational myths, and share takeaways and pro tips that you can apply in

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Hazmat PIT Crew Train-the-Trainer

Mercerville Fire House 2711 Nottingham Way, Mercerville, NJ, United States

The following courses will be offered: Teaching Hazmat Basics Teaching Cargo Tank Awareness Instructor Training for Flammable Gases

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Webinar: Mastering De-Escalation, Part 2 — Advanced Techniques for Firefighters

This empowering, highly anticipated sequel builds upon Part 1 and focuses on two essential tools: Emotional Labeling and the Pause Trifecta. Led by Kerry Mensior, a 30-year law enforcement veteran and executive director of IDEA (International De-Escalation Association), this session delves into the precise application of these techniques. Discover how to avoid common pitfalls, harness

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