Call for Presentations Now Open for the 2027 NVFC Training Summit

September 22, 2026

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) Training Summit annually brings together fire and emergency services personnel from across the country to participate in classroom training, keynote sessions, and networking events. The NVFC is now accepting proposals from qualified instructors and speakers to present at the 2027 Training Summit, taking place June 25-26 in Albuquerque, NM.

The Training Summit features 90-minute breakout sessions offered in three training tracks: first responder health, safety, and training; volunteer recruitment and retention; and emergency service leadership. Examples of relevant presentation topics include but are not limited to: effective training; fireground/response; physical health; behavioral health; fire and life safety education; working intergenerationally; diversity, equity, and inclusion; mentorship; department culture; family engagement; work/life/volunteer balance; recruitment; communication; technology/AI; management; long-term planning; data in the fire service; and finding funding and resources.

The NVFC values the different experience and perspective of first responders nationwide. Learn more about the call for presentations, including tips for a successful proposal, in the Call for Presentations Guide.

Proposals must be submitted by October 30, 2026, at 11:59 pm ET. A peer team will evaluate all presentation proposals. Selections will be made based on quality, relevance, focus, practical application, and the presenter’s experience and credentials. Selected presenters will be notified by December 12, 2026.

The NVFC covers travel expenses and provides a stipend for those selected as presenters. Teaching teams are welcome to apply, but only one instructor per course can receive travel reimbursement/stipend. Please note, while organizations and companies are welcome to apply to share their subject matter expertise, all courses must be educational in nature.

Submit your presentation proposal by October 30 here.

To learn more about the 2026 Summit, including presentation topics and speakers, visit www.nvfc.org/summit.

Questions? Contact Amanda Tegtmeyer, Training Coordinator, at 202-887-5700 or amanda@nvfc.org.

About the NVFC
The NVFC unites and supports volunteer and combination fire and EMS organizations through education, advocacy, leadership development, and collaboration. Guided by professionalism and innovation, we provide the tools and resources needed to protect communities, advance responder health and safety, and prepare leaders for the future. Learn more at www.nvfc.org.