Webinar: First Responders’ Role in Human Trafficking Prevention

Human trafficking is thought to be done under cover when in reality it is often done right out in the open. Since first responders run a variety of calls, they are in a unique position to spot and identify cases of human trafficking if they know what to look for. One way to P.A.V.E. a

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

Panelists: David Denniston, Bruce Lundegren, Joseph Maruca, Ryan Woodward (moderator) 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 May 6 to provide comments. If enacted as is, this

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Roundtable Talk: Implementing Standards-Based Rescue Training

Panelists: Kevin Shea, Kevin Reardon, David Rhodes, Ken Willette (moderator) Dive into the essentials of implementing standards-based rescue training for fire service professionals in this Roundtable Talk. Led by industry experts, this session will cover key topics including understanding standards, curriculum development, safety protocols, hands-on training, progress monitoring, and fostering ongoing education. Whether you're looking

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Partners in Training Crew Training — Edinburg, TX

Edinburg Central Fire Station 212 W McIntyre St, Edinburg, TX, United States

The Partners in Training (PIT) Crew program provides free hazmat train-the-trainer courses to first responders to help them educate others in their departments and communities on hazmat safety and response. When: April 5-6, 2024 Where: Edinburg Central Fire Station, 212 W McIntyre St., Edinburg, Texas 78541 Hosted by: Texas A&M Engineering Extension Services (TEEX) Courses

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Webinar: Fire Service Legislation — Your Role in Advocacy

Instructor: Ryan Woodward This Congress, the NVFC is supporting funding for Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG), Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants, the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants (VFA), National Firefighter Registry (NFR) for Cancer, and Rural EMS Training (SIREN) Grants. The NVFC is also advocating for the passage

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FDIC International

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

Webinar: Pipeline Safety and Emergency Response

Instructor: David Bullard, Columbia County Fire Rescue In conjunction with National Safe Digging Month, join the NVFC and Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration for this webinar on how emergency service departments can best prepare for pipeline safety and response in your community. In this session, you'll learn how to identify if your community has

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