Facebook Live – Electric Vehicles: Implications & Considerations for Emergency Responders

With electric vehicles (EVs) becoming more and more common, the likelihood that your department will respond to an incident involving EVs increases daily. Join the NVFC and subject matter experts for a Facebook Live discussion on March 29 at 3pm ET for a conversation on EV implications and considerations for emergency responders. Registration is not

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NVFC Spring Meeting

Renaissance Arlington Capital View 2800 South Potomac Ave., Arlington, VA, United States

Annual spring meeting of the NVFC board of directors, state fire service association leaders, government representatives, and other invited guests to discuss emerging issues, establish priorities, take care of Council business, and work on tasks supporting the volunteer fire, EMS, and rescue community.

Facebook Live: Funding Fire/EMS Department Needs through Rising Costs

Inflation and the high price of fuel are affecting us all, and volunteer fire and EMS departments are no exception. With many departments already operating on tight budgets and facing pandemic-related financial strain, solutions are urgently needed. Join David Lewis, NVFC director from Maryland; David Denniston, director of risk management at McNeil & Co.; and

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Webinar: Volunteering to Train Firefighters and EMTs in Developing Nations

This webinar will provide an overview of the unique challenges facing first responders in developing nations, opportunities available to volunteer to train these responders, and how training focused on utilizing locally available resources can help to improve the fire service both abroad and at home.

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Facebook Live: Navigating Generational Differences in the Volunteer Fire Service

Volunteer emergency responders come from a variety of generations. Unfortunately, generational differences can lead to misunderstandings and affect volunteer recruitment and retention. Join Scott Wilbur, fire chief at the Bronson (MI) Fire Department; Jason Decremer, PhD, a member of the Connecticut West Incident Management Team in the Planning and Operations Section; Dr. Candice McDonald, director

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FDIC

Indiana Convention Center & Lucas Oil Stadium 100 South Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Come visit the NVFC at booth #13073!

Webinar – Arson Awareness in Homeless Communities: Engagement – Education – Outreach

Arson Awareness Week is May 1-7, and this year’s theme focuses on arson in homeless communities. In response to the increasing challenges and firefighter risk presented by vacant structures fires in areas with homeless populations, the Indianapolis Fire Investigation Section has partnered with various community stakeholders to help mitigate this growing and critical issue. In

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Live Discussion – International Firefighters’ Day: Cooperation and Connection Across Borders

International Firefighters’ Day, observed annually on May 4, is a time to celebrate the fire and emergency services worldwide and recognize what binds us together. Despite our differences, we all share a passion for protecting and serving our communities. Recent events prove just how important international cooperation and understanding are, and this is also true

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Live Discussion – Traumatic Events: Building Resiliency and Support Systems in the Emergency Services

Routine exposure to traumatic events can have long-lasting consequences on the wellbeing of emergency responders. Building resiliency and support systems into the department culture can help to mitigate these impacts and better assist responders in need. Join Richard Brown, NVFC director from California; Ali Rothrock, CEO and lead instructor of On the Job and Off;

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