Coffee Talk – R&R for EMS
Join Dr. Candice McDonald and Chief Joel Cerny, along with guests Marv Trimble and Steve Marsar, for an interactive discussion on R&R for EMS. The session will run 30 minutes and include audience Q&A.
Free
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In-Person – Essentials of Volunteer Retention & Recruitment
Plano Station 1 3210 Plano Road, Bowling Green, KY, United StatesMany fire and EMS departments across the nation are struggling to find new volunteer members and retain their current members. This session discusses the challenges of recruiting volunteers, presents valuable research collected as part of the NVFC’s Make Me A Firefighter campaign, and offers ideas to help overcome recruiting challenges. Potential retention solutions and the
Free
Webinar – Challenges of the Firefighter Marriage
When someone becomes a volunteer firefighter, it impacts the whole family. Spouses, in particular, will be there to support their loved one while keeping things on track at home. In this NVFC webinar, author Anne Gagliano and her husband, Captain Mike Gagliano, share their 40-plus years of personal experience on how marriage can thrive in
Free
In-Person – EV/AFV Incident Management: Safety and Response Techniques
Silverton Fire District 819 Railway Ave NE, Silverton, OR, United StatesAs the number of electric vehicles on the roadways increases, it is important for first responders to understand how a response involving these types of vehicles is different than those with an internal combustion engine. This awareness and fundamentals course sponsored by General Motors will introduce first responders to hybrid and electric vehicles, share data
Free
In-Person – EV/AFV Incident Management: Safety and Response Techniques
Tri-County Community College Crisp Building, Room 100, 21 Campus Circle, Murphy, NC, United StatesAs the number of electric vehicles on the roadways increases, it is important for first responders to understand how a response involving these types of vehicles is different than those with an internal combustion engine. This awareness and fundamentals course sponsored by General Motors will introduce first responders to hybrid and electric vehicles, share data
Free
In-Person – EV/AFV Incident Management: Safety and Response Techniques
Covert Township Fire Department 33805 M-140 Highway, Covert, MI, United StatesAs the number of electric vehicles on the roadways increases, it is important for first responders to understand how a response involving these types of vehicles is different than those with an internal combustion engine. This awareness and fundamentals course sponsored by General Motors will introduce first responders to hybrid and electric vehicles, share data
Free
Webinar – Roadway Incident Safety & Survival: Best Practices for Emergency Responders
Every year, emergency responders are injured or killed while operating on or near roadways. This NVFC webinar, presented by Jack Sullivan, CSP, and Lt. Brady Robinette, will highlight critical strategies and standards aimed at improving responder safety in roadway environments. Topics include national statistics on struck-by-vehicle incidents, an overview of ongoing data collection efforts by
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In-Person – Planning and Implementing a Training Program
Maki Theater 724 Louisiana Ave, Libby, MT, United StatesThis course reviews best practices for creating a robust training program in a volunteer fire department. You will learn how to ensure your training program produces positive outcomes, accomplishes training goals, and prepares members to run safe and effective operations. Register by emailing Steve Lauer at: stevelauer@hotmail.com This training is part of the 2025 Montana
NVFC Training Summit
Salt Lake City Marriott City Center 220 S. State St., Salt Lake City, UT, United StatesThe NVFC's signature conference is an opportunity to participate in valuable classroom training and share ideas and best practices with emergency responders from across the U.S. Attendees can choose from breakout sessions addressing key topics in three tracks: first responder health, safety and training; leadership; and recruitment and retention. Travel stipends are available.
In-Person – Essentials of Volunteer Retention and Recruitment
Rafter 3-C Events Center 227 Sheckler Road, Fallon, NV, United StatesMany fire and EMS departments across the nation are struggling to find new volunteer members and retain their current members. This session discusses the challenges of recruiting volunteers, presents valuable research collected as part of the NVFC’s Make Me A Firefighter campaign, and offers ideas to help overcome recruiting challenges. Potential retention solutions and the
