Biking for First Responder’s Mental Health

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.

Webinar: COVID-19 Recovery Funds & Emergency Response Districts – Accessing Aid for Special Districts

In this webinar, the National Special Districts Coalition and the National Association of Emergency and Fire Officials will present on key programs available to fire protection and emergency services districts for COVID-19 relief, and how fire protection and emergency services districts should advocate for access to State & Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. Attendees will learn

Free

Webinar: The Role of Chaplains in the Fire Service

This presentation by Chaplain John F. Long, Jr. will outline what a fire service chaplain does and why a fire department should consider having a trained chaplain as part of their operational command structure. Trained chaplains do more than just give invocations and benedictions – they play an important role in providing behavioral health support to a

Free

FDIC International

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

Visit the NVFC at booth #13070.

Challenges & Opportunities Volunteer Fire Departments Face

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

This free session takes place at FDIC at the IDEX booth 1823. A panel discussion will focus on unique challenges and opportunities that are specific to volunteer departments as well as best practices for volunteer departments in the areas of recruiting, automation and technology, funding, and fireground safety.

Volunteer VIP Tour

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

This free event takes place at FDIC at the IDEX booth 1823. For volunteers that are specing a truck, meet IDEX leadership along with an up-close, hands-on presentation to look at new technology that can help volunteer fire departments. To celebrate IDEX’s partnership with the NVFC, the first 20 people that sign up will also

Optimizing Your Department’s Application for AFG and SAFER Grant Funding

The application periods for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant programs are expected to open this fall. To help departments get ready, the NVFC is hosting a Facebook Live discussion on tips and best practices for a successful grant application. Join NVFC chief of legislative

Free