NVFC representatives will be among the conference speakers. It will be a hybrid event.

Youth firesetting is an ongoing problem throughout the United States and around the world. Fire misuse behaviors in children may be attributed to curiosity or experimentation. Children observe adults using matches/lighters but may not be taught about important fire safety practices. They may also observe unsafe uses of fire in media, videos, and gaming. The

The NVFC will be presenting a new training on electric vehicles/batteries. The training will be available in the NVFC Virtual Classroom in later 2023.

Huntington, WV, was at the forefront of the opioid epidemic that has swept across the country. As a result of this lingering epidemic, the job of first responders has changed drastically, placing more stress than ever on those that serve our communities. This presentation by Huntington Fire Chief Jan Rader will provide an overview of

Annual spring meeting of the NVFC board of directors.

Join NVFC deputy CEO Dr. Candice McDonald, Recruitment & Retention Committee chair Joel Cerny, and a special guest for an interactive 30-minute conversation on family engagement taking place Saturday, May 21, at 12pm ET. Register.

Observed each May, National Mental Health Awareness Month is designed to shed light on the psychological challenges faced by many people around the country. Mental health awareness has become an ongoing global effort and extends to the lives of firefighters and their families as well. It’s rare that a difficult call leaves a first responder

The use of modern energy storage system (ESS) technology, including lithium-ion batteries, has exponentially increased over the last decade and is now in almost every facet of our daily lives. In part 2 of this webinar series, presenters Tom Miller and David Bullard will walk you through the different types of ESS located in your