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Jan
30
R&R Coffee Talk: Supporting Families

January 30

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

Feb
05
Roundtable Talk: Clearing the Air – Addressing Pipeline Misconceptions

February 5

Are myths about pipeline incidents holding back your fire department’s response planning? Join the NVFC and a panel of subject matter experts for this Roundtable Talk to learn about the

Feb
13
Webinar: Essentials of Volunteer Retention & Recruitment

February 13

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

Feb
20
R&R Coffee Talk: Leadership

February 20

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


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Next Steps for OSHA’s Proposed Emergency Response Standard

Jan 21, 2025

The post-hearing public comment period for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) proposed Emergency Response Standard concluded on January 17. This ended a nearly year-long process of public comment periods and hearings that began when the proposed standard was published in the Federal Register on February 5, 2024. The... Read More ...

Application Period Now Open for the Waldorf University NVFC Scholarship

Jan 21, 2025

Waldorf University is offering a scholarship to one NVFC member in 2025. The scholarship will go to an individual who demonstrates a passion for education and development, a love for professional community service, and a desire to achieve their educational goals. The scholarship will cover up to 60 credit hours towards one online degree program... Read More ...

Apply for a Travel Stipend to Attend the NVFC Training Summit

Jan 21, 2025

Want to attend the NVFC Training Summit in Salt Lake City on June 20-21 but concerned about the costs? The NVFC has your back! NVFC members can apply for a travel stipend to reimburse up to $800 of eligible conference expenses, including transportation, hotel, and the registration fee. Apply here by February 1 to be notified by February 20.... Read More ...

A Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month Message from a Survivor

Jan 21, 2025

By Chief Brian McQueen, NVFC Director from New York January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month, a time that has a deep meaning to me as a firefighter cancer survivor. It serves as a reminder of what I and so many of my brother and sister firefighters have gone through, and the urgency in which we need to take action to reverse current trends and... Read More ...

Save the Date: NVFC Membership Meeting Will Take Place March 12

Jan 21, 2025

The NVFC holds an annual membership meeting each year to provide an update on NVFC activities. This year’s meeting will take place on March 12 from 1-2pm ET via Zoom. The meeting is open to all state, individual, and corporate members of the NVFC. Attendees will hear reports on the NVFC’s business and financial operations. State member... Read More ...

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