Junior firefighter programs provide fire and EMS departments the opportunity to engage local youth in learning about, and ultimately becoming members of, the emergency services. However, starting a program and finding interested juniors can seem challenging. Connecting with a high school is a great way to introduce your program to local youth and identify strong

Each year, thousands of volunteer firefighters attend training provided by their state fire academies. But are you getting the most out of what these academies have to offer? This Roundtable Talk from the NVFC and North American Fire Training Directors (NAFTD) will explore best practices and case studies to help volunteers fully engage with fire

Join the NVFC for this webinar presented by Charles Picard of Tesla that provides a brief overview of solar and energy storage system (ESS) technologies, design concepts, and safety considerations for emergency responders. A library of tools and resources will be provided to assist responders in making appropriate operational decisions when responding to emergencies involving

Many volunteer and combination fire and EMS departments rely on grants to help fund needed gear, equipment, and training, as well as efforts relating to health, safety, recruitment, and retention. Join the NVFC and a panel of subject matter experts for a discussion on grant writing for the fire and emergency services. Learn tips and

Instructor: Roy Smalley Is firefighting a job for the young? The average age of firefighters is steadily climbing as men and women who love the fire service stay in and stay active longer. While aging up doesn’t have to mean aging out, it does require adjusting our maintenance schedule. You can’t run an old truck

Firefighters need to know how and where they are exposed to carcinogens in order to take the necessary steps to mitigate occupational cancer risks. It takes a multipronged approach both on and off the fireground to lessen the risks and protect firefighters from critical illness such as cancer. Join experts Sara Jahnke, Rick Markley, Judith

As we flip the calendar to a new year, many volunteer firefighters have already made a New Year resolution to become healthier, and the NVFC wants to help! NVFC Recruitment & Retention Coffee Talk hosts Chief Joel Cerny & Dr. Candice McDonald will be joined by Yvette Graham, LISW-S of The Ohio State University, to

Hosted by the Iowa Firefighters Association, State Fire Marshal’s Office, Fire Service Training Bureau & the Iowa Emergency Response Council.

Junior firefighter programs give youth the chance to learn about local fire, rescue, and emergency medical services response organizations in a safe, controlled, educational, and fun way, while providing departments with nonoperational support and a powerful recruitment mechanism. How can departments engage with local youth, schools, and other organizations to promote these youth fire service