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SUMMARY:In-Person - Essentials of Volunteer Retention & Recruitment
DESCRIPTION: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 research collected as part of the NVFC’s Make Me A Firefighter campaign\, and offers ideas to help overcome recruiting challenges. Potential retention solutions and the importance of leadership will also be covered. This course is being held at the Louisiana Fire Chiefs Association Annual Conference. \nInstructor: Tiger Schmittendorf \nTo register email Morgan Smith – Morgan@amplouisiana.com
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/essentials-of-volunteer-retention-recruitment/
LOCATION:Price LeBlanc PACE Center\, 2824 St Anthony Ave\, Gonzales\, LA\, 70737\, United States
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SUMMARY:In-Person - Teaching Hazmat Basics
DESCRIPTION:This course covers the foundations of teaching hazmat response and safety. Attendees will learn how to connect their hazmat training to the risks faced by the student audience. They will walk away able to take a limited hazmat resource list and develop at least three practical skills trainings of direct benefit to their students. Finally\, attendees will be able to develop training drills and/or exercises that meet the needs of their jurisdiction in accordance with recognized national standards. \nRegister by emailing Matt Paulson at: mkpaulson_51@hotmail.com
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/teaching-hazmat-basics-4/
LOCATION:Poplar Middle School\, 411 D Street\, West Poplar\, MT\, 59255\, United States
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