International Firefighters' Day is observed annually on May 4 and is a time to recognize the contributions of firefighters not just within the United States, but worldwide. Join NVFC interim CEO Kevin D. Quinn and representatives from Ecuador, Greece, Italy, Japan, Malta, and the United States for a discussion on the importance of the volunteer

Today’s volunteers serve many roles in fire and EMS agencies. Those roles are helping to provide essential services in one of the most challenging and stressful times in our country. Providing resources and support to your department’s volunteers and showing them the value of what they are doing are critical to keeping them active. This

Social media is a cost-effective vehicle for fire departments to reach members, potential volunteers, and donors. However, engaging fire department stakeholders goes beyond just pushing out emails and posting on social media. Fostering relationships and building trust over technology requires a simple, yet strategic approach. Join Dr. Candice McDonald as she highlights strategies for you

This signature NVFC event features classroom training on topics critical to the fire and emergency services as well as an opportunity to share ideas and best practices with responders from across the U.S.

Safety Stand Down takes place on June 20-26. This year’s theme is “Rebuild Rehab” and focuses on the critical importance of a comprehensive rehab program to mitigate the physiological and mental impacts of firefighting. Join the NVFC’s first vice chair Kevin D. Quinn, Dr. Eduardo Dolhun, the founder of DripDrop ORS, NVFC director from New

Volunteer fire departments are constantly recruiting new members into their ranks. One of the most important, but often overlooked, steps in the recruitment process is onboarding new firefighters. The long-term retention of firefighters begins with the onboarding process. Join Jason Decremer, PhD, director of certification for the Connecticut Commission on Fire Prevention and Control, for

The public appreciates good customer service when dealing with an organization, and the same is true for your volunteer fire department. While performing skillfully during calls is the trademark of competent firefighters, the public may judge you on other things, such as how you acted during a call and how they were treated. Join Tom

The theme of the 2021 Safety Stand Down is "Rebuild Rehab." Departments are encouraged to suspend non-emergency activities that week to focus on training and education related to this year's theme.

The conference is being held virtually in 2021.

Marc Warren will embark on a one-day, 100 percent human-powered bicycle ride through the 150-mile Great Allegheny Passage to raise awareness about the importance of firefighter/EMS behavioral health and raise funds for the NVFC's Share the Load program. The ride is in honor of NVFC CEO Heather Schafer, who passed away in March.