Live Discussion – Electric and Hybrid Vehicles: Safety Concerns and Implications for Emergency Responders

Hybrid vehicles are already commonplace, while electric vehicles are becoming more and more common. Make sure you and your department members are prepared. Mitch Petterson of General Motors, NVFC West Virginia director Tom Miller, and Joseph Tebo of the Federal Highway Administration for a live discussion on electric and hybrid vehicle safety for emergency responders.

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Webinar – Cellular Data: The Crucial Link in Department and Operation Management

Advancing technology has changed the way firefighters and emergency responders do their jobs. Cellular service has become imperative to effectively respond to and mitigate emergency incidents. Likewise, fire service officials and first responders can use tools available from providers to better handle the administrative and business functions that impact departments. Today departments have access to

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Fire-Rescue International 2022

San Antonio, Texas San Antonio, TX, United States

Come visit the NVFC at booth #950. Also, attend the NVFC's course "Creating a Psychologically Healthy Fire Department: Recognize, Mitigate, and Support Behavioral Health for Your Members" on August 26 at 11:30am CT.

Volunteer Voices Live: Face-to-Face Virtual Connections – Volunteer Incentives

Calls, drills, training, duty crew - a volunteer’s time can add up quickly. Is there any incentive you can offer to ensure they feel appreciated and continue showing up? From LOSAP to loan assistance to good old-fashioned gift cards, there are many incentives that departments across the country offer volunteers. Which ones are right for your

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Webinar: How to Embrace Immersive Learning Technology

Technology and change do not need to be dirty words in the fire service. There are limitless applications of using technology, like virtual reality, to address the most pressing and potentially catastrophic challenges facing the fire service today. From recruiting the next generation of firefighters to dealing with the unknowns of mental health, this webinar

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Live Discussion: Getting Your Department and Community Ready for Fire Prevention Week

Fire Prevention Week (FPW) is October 9-15, 2022. This year’s theme is, “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape™” and marks the 100th anniversary of FPW. On September 15 at 2pm ET, join the NVFC and Michael McLeieer of the Michigan State Firemen’s Association, Andrea Vastis of the National Fire Protection Association, and Bruce Bouch of

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2022 NVFC Recruitment & Retention Experience

Delta Hotels Phoenix Mesa 200 North Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ, United States

The NVFC Recruitment and Retention (R&R) Experience brings together fire and EMS personnel from across the country to participate in valuable classroom training and idea exchange relating to volunteer emergency service staffing issues.

Evidence-Based Foundations of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

In this first workshop in a three-part series from the NVFC and Women in Fire, you will learn introductory concepts and definitions of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and discover why diversity in fire and emergency services builds safer workplaces and communities. Together, we will reframe DEI as a critical component of your fire department’s

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Firehouse Expo

Greater Columbus Convention Center 400 North High Street, Columbus, OH, United States

Come visit the NVFC at booth #1537!

Initial Steps for Organizing an Emerging Wildfire Incident Response

This webinar, presented by Mark Goeller, state forester/director for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry Services, will provide an overview of actions for an Initial Attack Incident Commander to consider when responding to an emerging, potentially large wildfire. Local, state, and national mobilization processes and responsibilities will also be discussed. Register. This webinar

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