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Mar
11
NVFC 2026 Membership Meeting

March 11

NVFC members are invited to the annual membership meeting, taking place via Zoom. This meeting is open to all state, individual, and corporate members of the NVFC. Attendees will hear

Mar
11
Webinar – Smarter, Not Harder: Using AI to Support Volunteer Responder Recruitment & Retention

March 11

Artificial intelligence (AI) can be a practical and accessible tool for volunteer fire and EMS departments without being complicated, expensive, or replacing the people at the heart of the fire

Mar
14
In-Person – Scenario Based Hazmat Training

March 14

This course focuses on the different types and scopes of scenarios that can be used in hazmat training. Attendees will learn the various student learning styles and how to use

Mar
15
In-Person – Teaching Basic Decon

March 15

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

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Roundtable Talk: Strengthening Volunteer Recruitment & Retention Through Effective Social Media

Mar 10, 2026

Social media is a powerful tool for connecting with your community and showcasing the value of volunteer service. This panel discussion on March 19 at 2pm ET will explore strategies for using social media to enhance recruitment and retention efforts. Learn how to highlight your department’s culture, share compelling stories, engage prospective... Read More ...

Free for a Limited Time: First Line of Defense – Installing Smoke Alarms

Mar 10, 2026

The first line of defense in a home fire is proper smoke alarm placement, installation, and having enough alarms in each home. This on-demand training was created to help firefighters understand the need for community-based fire safety education and alarm installation and equip you with the tools to help your neighbors reduce the risk of being... Read More ...

Introducing S.C.A.N.: Science, Conditions, Actions, & Needs

Mar 10, 2026

There is a lot of research on firefighter health, exposure, performance, and safety. But often these studies are inaccessible to department decision makers. Science to the Station is changing that. Their new S.C.A.N. briefs take research and turn it into something usable – short, practical, evidence-based, and built for real humans doing real... Read More ...

NIOSH Releases Investigation Reports on Two Firefighter Incidents

Mar 10, 2026

The Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program shares reports on its line-of-duty death and serious injury investigations to help others understand and learn from these incidents and prevent future tragedies. Two new reports have been released: Evaluation of Three Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Involved in a Near Miss While... Read More ...

Fatal Injuries Linked to Faulty Air Bag Inflators

Mar 10, 2026

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent warning regarding dangerous, substandard air bag inflators that have ruptured in motor vehicle crashes – resulting in eight deaths and two serious injuries. They are asking responders to report suspected cases to help prevent additional fatalities and injuries. What... Read More ...

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