What It’s Like – An Informational Session on Joining a Volunteer Fire Department

This information session is designed for members of the public who are considering volunteering with their local fire department. Attendees will learn about requirements and expectations, a “day in the life,” different types of volunteer roles, how to handle the work-life-volunteer balance, and benefits of volunteering. Share this webinar with prospective volunteers who want to

Webinar – Effective Public Education: Connecting with your Community

Your fire department is in an excellent position to increase community awareness and provide age-appropriate education about preventing home fires and addressing other life safety issues. At the same time, it’s essential to build rapport with the local news media to incorporate fire and life safety messaging into relevant news stories. This webinar, presented by

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Firehouse Expo

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

Visit the NVFC at booth #932 and attend the NVFC course "Creating a Psychologically Healthy Fire Department" on September 18 at 8am, taught by David Ballard.

Facebook Live: First Look at the Lavender Ribbon Report Update

Studies have shown that firefighters have an increased risk of developing several types of cancers due to the occupational hazards they face. The NVFC and International Association of Fire Chiefs Volunteer and Combination Officers Section (IAFC-VCOS) developed the Lavender Ribbon Report to detail 11 specific actions firefighters need to take to lessen those risks. An

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NVFC Recruitment & Retention Experience

Hyatt Regency Cleveland at the Arcade 420 Superior Avenue East, Cleveland, OH, United States

The NVFC R&R Experience is a new interactive education and networking conference that will bring 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.

Facebook Live: Engaging the Public During Fire Prevention Week

The theme of this year’s Fire Prevention Week, taking place October 3-9, is “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety” and focuses on educating the public on the different sounds smoke and carbon monoxide alarms make. Lt. Michael O. McLeieer, past president of the Michigan State Firemen's Association, will be joined by Andrea Vastis, senior director

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Webinar – Science to the Street: Research-Based Public Education and Firefighter Training

Join UL’s Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI) for this free webinar focused on FSRI’s education and training resources for fire departments. Senior content specialist Jennifer Williams will discuss FSRI’s Close Before You Doze and Smoke Alarm Friendship Stories public fire safety programs and share ways to spread the word in your community. Instructional design manager

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NVFC Fall Meeting

Snow King Resort 400 E Snow King Avenue, Jackson, WY, United States

Annual fall meeting of the NVFC board of directors.

Facebook Live Discussion: Getting Ready for Crash Responder Safety Week

Crash Responder Safety Week, formerly known as National Traffic Incident Response Awareness Week, is November 8-14. Make sure you and your department are prepared to engage with your community during this critical week by joining NVFC directors David Lewis and Judy Thill from Maryland and Minnesota, respectively, and director of training at the Emergency Responder

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Webinar – Folding Time: How to Achieve Twice as Much in Half the Time

You don't have time to do everything; you only have time to do what matters! As leaders we are constantly being asked to do more with less. If we can get clear about those activities that make the biggest difference to our productivity, we can get twice as much done in half the time and

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