When a pipeline incident occurs, communication and coordination between a utility or pipeline operator and emergency response agency is critical. But lurking is a laundry list of myths that both groups – as well as the regulatory community – have embraced. These misconceptions introduce dangers and risks that impact the potential for not only successful
As 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
As 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
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
The Wildland Fire Assessment Program (WFAP) will teach you how to work-side-by-side with homeowners to identify threats around their property that may be susceptible to wildfires. The WFAP is a joint effort between the National Volunteer Fire Council and the U.S. Forest Service to prepare fire department members with the necessary information, skills, and resources
The Wildland Fire Assessment Program (WFAP) will teach you how to work-side-by-side with homeowners to identify threats around their property that may be susceptible to wildfires. The WFAP is a joint effort between the National Volunteer Fire Council and the U.S. Forest Service to prepare fire department members with the necessary information, skills, and resources
This year’s Safety Stand Down takes place June 15-21 with the theme “Break the Stigma: Behavioral Health RESET.” Fire and emergency service departments are asked to focus their training and education that week on the mental well-being of their crew and the daily topics of Recognize, Educate, Strategies, Empower, and Training. What does all this
This 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
The 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.
Many 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
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