Roundtable Talk: Proposed OSHA Standard Update and What It Means for Volunteer Fire Departments

Presenters: Dave Denniston, Bruce Lundegren, Ryan Woodward On February 5, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a proposed rule revising its emergency response standard. This is the first time OSHA revised this standard since 1980, and the public has until June 21 to provide comments. If enacted as is, this proposed rule would

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Partners in Training Crew Training — Wenatchee, WA

Wenatchee Convention Center 121 N Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee, WA, United States

The Partners in Training (PIT) Crew program provides hazmat train-the-trainer courses to first responders to help them educate others in their departments and communities on hazmat safety and response. When: May 17-18, 2024 Where: Wenatchee Convention Center, 121 N Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee, WA 98801 Hosted by: Washington State Firefighters’ Association 101st Annual Fire School and

Roundtable Talk: Answering the Call – Volunteer EMS Recruitment & Retention Strategies

Panelists: Candice McDonald (moderator), Eric Quinney, Pam Rogers, and Jules Scadden Emergency medical incidents make up the largest segment of emergency calls in most communities. Volunteer fire departments need a forward-thinking plan to maintain sufficient emergency medical services (EMS) staffing. Join the NVFC and an expert panel for a Roundtable Talk on May 22 to

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Roundtable Talk: Proposed OSHA Standard Update and Working with Local Government

Panelists: Brett Mattson, Yucel (u-jel) Ors, and Ryan Woodward (moderator) If adopted as written, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) proposed Emergency Response Standard would bring immense challenges to volunteer departments, and some may even be forced to shut down. This proposed rule could also have a significant broader impact on local governments. The

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Webinar: Managing Combination Departments — Leadership Challenges

Instructor: Quentin Cash Leading a combination department with both career and volunteer personnel can bring unique challenges for officers. This webinar will provide an overview of challenging issues and considerations facing emergency service leaders and chief officers in combination department settings. Topics covered will include administration, delegation, setting expectations, mentoring, and human resource issues, among

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Roundtable Talk: Safety Stand Down – Building the Foundation of a Successful Fire Department Training Program

Presenters: Jim Barnhart (FDSOA), Sean DeCrane (IAFF), Bob Duval (NFPA), Tom Miller (NVFC), John Schmidt (IAFC), and Darin Wallentine (IAFC, moderator) A solid training program that is built on relevancy and safety serves as the foundation of every successful fire department. That’s why the 2024 Safety Stand Down theme is “Fire Training: Back to Basics.”

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Webinar: Advancements in Utility-Scale Battery Energy Storage Safety Features, Standards, and Practices

Utility-scale battery energy storage is a critical component to achieving decarbonization objectives while maintaining a reliable and resilient power grid. Deployment of utility-scale battery energy storage capacity is accelerating dramatically in the U.S. However, both local firefighters and people living near proposed energy storage project sites have questions about the safety of these facilities. This

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Wildfire Home Assessment Training

Milpitas Police Department Community Room 1275 N. Milpitas Blvd, Milpitas, CA, United States

When: June 8, 8am-5pm PT; June 9, 8am-12pm PT Where: Milpitas Police Department Community Room, 1275 N. Milpitas Blvd, Milpitas, CA 95035 What: Learn the fundamentals of assessing a home for wildfire and put your classroom knowledge into action with hands-on training Register: https://bit.ly/WFAP-Milpitas

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Wildfire Home Assessment Training

Terra Du Lac Fire Department 409 Champs Elysees, Bonne Terre, MO, United States

When: June 8, 9am-5pm CDT Where: Terra Du Lac Fire Department, 40 Champs Elysees, Bonne Terre, MO 63628 What: Learn the fundamentals of assessing a home for wildfire and put your classroom knowledge into action with hands-on training Register: https://bit.ly/WFAP-MO

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