In-Person – Essentials of Volunteer Retention & Recruitment

Price LeBlanc PACE Center 2824 St Anthony Ave, Gonzales, LA, 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. Potential retention solutions and the

In-Person – Teaching Hazmat Basics

Poplar Middle School 411 D Street, West Poplar, MT, United States

This course covers the foundations of teaching hazmat response and safety. Attendees will learn how to connect their hazmat training to the risks faced by the student audience. They will walk away able to take a limited hazmat resource list and develop at least three practical skills trainings of direct benefit to their students. Finally,

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In-Person – Teaching Basic Decon

Poplar Middle School 411 D Street, West Poplar, MT, United States

This course focuses on first responder safety by reviewing basic decontamination (decon) techniques. Attendees will learn the differences between the various levels of decontamination as well as alternate means of decontamination and how to set up a one-hour drill/exercise in their jurisdiction. Keeping the focus on safety, attendees will discuss how to utilize a safety

Free

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

Newkirk Public Safety Center 115 S Maple Ave, Newkirk, OK, 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

Webinar – Strengthening EMS Teams: Effective Recruitment & Retention Strategies

Join the NVFC for this engaging and insightful webinar designed to help emergency medical service (EMS) agencies tackle one of their biggest challenges: recruiting and retaining dedicated volunteers, including EMTs, paramedics, and support staff. As the demands on EMS grow, agencies must adapt to attract and keep talent across generations. This webinar will explore proven

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

Greenville Fire Protection District 1110 E Harris Ave, Greenville, IL, 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

In-Person – Teaching Hazmat Basics

Fort William Henry Hotel and Conference Center 48 Canada Street, Lake George, NY, United States

This course covers the foundations of teaching hazmat response and safety. Attendees will learn how to connect their hazmat training to the risks faced by the student audience. They will walk away able to take a limited hazmat resource list and develop at least three practical skills trainings of direct benefit to their students. Finally,

Free

In-Person – Wildland Fire Assessment Program (WFAP)

Mi Wuk Sugar Pine FPD Fire Station 24247 Highway 108, Mi Wuk Village, CA, United States

The Wildland Fire Assessment Program (WFAP) will teach you how to work-side-by-side with homeowners to identify threats around their property that may be susceptible to wildfires. The WFAP is a joint effort between the National Volunteer Fire Council and the U.S. Forest Service to prepare fire department members with the necessary information, skills, and resources

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In-Person – Instructor Training for Flammable Gases

Fort William Henry Hotel and Conference Center 48 Canada Street, Lake George, NY, United States

This course focuses on the specific techniques and knowledge required to teach others about flammable gases hazmat response. After completing the course, attendees will be able to relate the specific regional applications of the product and key response considerations; describe specific chemical properties of the product to their students; and transfer key strategies and tactics

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