Courses

The NVFC offers a series of online and in-person training opportunities on topics of critical importance to the fire and emergency services.

To view the courses offered and access on-demand online training, click on the course categories at the left. The schedule and registration for live webinars is provided below.

Courses are also available for in-person training training sessions at your fire department, fire academy, or other location. Our instructor-led programs include half-day, full-day, and multi-day training sessions and workshops. Some workshops and half-day sessions may be combined for reduced pricing. Please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   or 888-ASK-NVFC (275-6832) for pricing information, course details, and to schedule an on-site training.

Upcoming Live Webinars:

Course: 1^st SHRP II Webinar - NVFC
Host: Paul Jodoin
When: Thursday, May 23, 2013, 3:00-4:30pm EDT
Description: This first webinar focuses on vitally important safety concepts including responder struck-by statistics and new recommendations for standardized scene terminology. Laws and regulations that apply to highway incidents, emergency vehicle 'safe positioning,' and the latest on high-visibility apparel requirements round out this presentation.
Registration Link: https://connectdot.connectsolutions.com/e2cr8c4s2y8/event/registration.html

Course: FC-303: Fire Corps in Public Education
When: Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 3:00pm EDT
Description: The course provides information and activities to teach participants how Fire Corps members can assist fire departments with fire safety education programs and activities. The workshop highlights best practices and provides information and tips on training, screening, and monitoring volunteers specifically for fire safety initiatives.
Registration Link: https://nvfc.webex.com, under Upcoming Sessions 

Course: 2nd SHRP II Webinar - NVFC
Host: Paul Jodoin
When: Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 3:00-4:30pm EDT
Description: This second webinar focuses on command concepts for use at vehicle incidents and how to set up a compliant traffic incident management area. Special circumstances such as spilled vehicle fluids and vehicle fire incidents plus recommendations on how to clear and terminate an incident will be presented.
Registration Link: https://connectdot.connectsolutions.com/e7ujtzxbzje/event/registration.html

Course: Brotherhood vs. Parenthood: Finding your Life Balance
Instructor: Michelle Detwiler
When: Monday, June 17 at 1pm EDT
Description: This webinar looks at all the roles a volunteer firefighter plays throughout their lives. From your role as an employee to spouse to parent to firefighter, how do you emphasize the importance, purpose, and balance of each role? This webinar will help you identify strategies for prioritizing each aspect of your life to help you achieve balance and time management.
Registration Link: https://nvfc.webex.com under Upcoming Sessions

Course: Using your Lifeline: Disease Management for a Stronger, Longer Life
Instructor: Liz Credi
When: Tuesday, June 18 at 2pm EDT
Description: Heart disease is the number one cause of line-of-duty death in the fire service. Heart disease has many risk factors and just as many preventive strategies. This webinar will help you identify your current risk and present tools for management of your current risk factors and prevention of developing future risk factors to help you live healthier.
Registration Link: https://nvfc.webex.com under Upcoming Sessions

Course: Putting Out the Fire: Stress Resilience Strategies
Instructor: Leslie Williams
When: Wednesday, June 19 at 1pm EDT
Description: Stress is an underlying risk factor that affects a majority of the population, especially first responders. Can you identify your current stressors? Do you know what types of stressors exist? Do you know the types of stressors to which you are susceptible? This webinar helps you key in on the types of stressors most prominent for firefighters and how to successfully manage stress as it arises.
Registration Link: https://nvfc.webex.com under Upcoming Sessions

Course: Injury Prevention for the Fireground
Instructor: Ryan Campbell
When: Thursday, June 20 at 2pm EDT
Description: Strains, sprains, low back pain… Learn how to limit the occurrence of these types of injuries on the fireground. This webinar identifies physical training, flexibility, and ergonomic movement strategies that can help increase a firefighter’s ability to perform their duties more efficiently.
Registration Link: https://nvfc.webex.com under Upcoming Sessions 

Course: FC-303: Fire Corps in Public Education
When: Friday, June 28, 2013, 2:00pm EDT
Description: The course provides information and activities to teach participants how Fire Corps members can assist fire departments with fire safety education programs and activities. The workshop highlights best practices and provides information and tips on training, screening, and monitoring volunteers specifically for fire safety initiatives.
Registration Link: https://nvfc.webex.com, under Upcoming Sessions