Roundtable Talk: Community Risk Reduction for Fire Departments – Strategies for a Safer Community

Just in time for Community Risk Reduction Week (January 20-26), tune in for this NVFC Roundtable Talk focusing on actionable strategies to help your department develop and implement community risk reduction (CRR) programs that address unique risks within your service area. This panel discussion will cover essential elements, tools, and best practices to enhance fire

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R&R Coffee Talk: Supporting Families

Join Dr. Candice McDonald and Chief Joel Cerny, along with guests Joe Maruca, and Mike and Anne Gagliano, for an interactive discussion on Supporting Families. The session will run 30 minutes and include audience Q&A.

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Webinar: Essentials of Volunteer Retention & Recruitment

Many fire and EMS departments across the nation are struggling to find new volunteer members and retain their current members. This session discusses the challenges of recruiting volunteers, presents valuable research collected as part of the NVFC’s Make Me A Firefighter campaign, and offers ideas to help overcome recruiting challenges. Potential retention solutions and the

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R&R Coffee Talk: Leadership

Join Dr. Candice McDonald and Chief Joel Cerny, along with guests Doug Cline and Quentin Cash, for an interactive discussion on Leadership. The session will run 30 minutes and include audience Q&A.

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In-Person – Scenario-based Hazmat Training

Owensboro Convention Center 501 W 2nd St., Owensboro, KY, United States

The NVFC is teaching two hazmat train-the-trainer courses at the upcoming Bryant Stiles Officers School February 21-23 in Owensboro, KY, hosted by the Green River Firefighters Association. This course focuses on the different types and scopes of scenarios that can be used in hazmat training. Attendees will learn the various student learning styles and how to use

$75

In-Person – Teaching Anhydrous Ammonia Awareness & Operations

Owensboro Convention Center 501 W 2nd St., Owensboro, KY, United States

The NVFC is teaching two hazmat train-the-trainer courses at the upcoming Bryant Stiles Officers School February 21-23 in Owensboro, KY, hosted by the Green River Firefighters Association. This course focuses on the specific techniques and knowledge required to teach others about ammonia hazmat response. After completing the course, attendees will be able to relate the specific regional

$75

In-Person – EV/AFV Incident Management: Safety and Response Techniques

Kuztown Fire & Rescue 310 Noble Street, Kuztown, PA, United States

As the number of electric vehicles on the roadways increases, it is important for first responders to understand how a response involving these types of vehicles is different than those with an internal combustion engine. This awareness and fundamentals course sponsored by General Motors will introduce first responders to hybrid and electric vehicles, share data

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Roundtable Talk: Safety in Action – Educating Drivers on Emergency Scene Awareness

Engaging the community in roadway safety is a key part of reducing first responder injuries and death in traffic incident management. In this NVFC Roundtable Talk, subject matter experts will discuss ways to motivate community members to adopt safe driving guidelines, how to communicate key topics such as distracted driving and moving over when passing

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In-Person – Essentials of Volunteer Retention and Recruitment

St. Joseph Township Hall/Fire Station #1 3000 Washington Ave., St. Joseph, MI, United States

Many fire and EMS departments across the nation are struggling to find new volunteer members and retain their current members. This session discusses the challenges of recruiting volunteers, presents valuable research collected as part of the NVFC’s Make Me A Firefighter campaign, and offers ideas to help overcome recruiting challenges. During the second half of

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In-Person – EV/AFV Incident Management: Safety and Response Techniques

Glade Spring Fire Department 318 E Glade Street, Glade Spring, VA, United States

As the number of electric vehicles on the roadways increases, it is important for first responders to understand how a response involving these types of vehicles is different than those with an internal combustion engine. This awareness and fundamentals course sponsored by General Motors will introduce first responders to hybrid and electric vehicles, share data

Free