10 events found.
In-Person – Planning and Implementing a Training Program
Old Forge Drill School 116 Fulton St, Old Forge, NY, United StatesThis course reviews best practices for creating a robust training program in a volunteer fire department. You will learn how to ensure your training program produces positive outcomes, accomplishes training goals, and prepares members to run safe and effective operations. Register by emailing Brian McQueen at: 271believe@gmail.com
Free
In-Person – EV/AFV Incident Management: Safety and Response Techniques
Dickson Fire Department 5431 Hwy 99, Ardmore, OK, United StatesAs the number of electric vehicles on the roadways increases, it is important for first responders to understand how a response involving these types of vehicles is different than those with an internal combustion engine. This awareness and fundamentals course sponsored by General Motors will introduce first responders to hybrid and electric vehicles, share data
Free
Roundtable Talk – Protecting Communities: Planning for Fire Prevention Week and Beyond
Fire Prevention Week (FPW) will take place October 5-11, 2025, with the theme “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.” Join the NVFC for a live panel discussion to learn more about this year’s theme, how your department can participate in FPW, and tips and ideas you can use for public education throughout
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In-Person – Essentials of Volunteer Retention & Recruitment
North East Fire Co. Inc. 210 South Mauldin Ave, North East, MD, United StatesMany 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
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R&R Coffee Talk – Fire Prevention Education
Join Dr. Candice McDonald and Chief Joel Cerny, with guests Ken Brown and Kelly Ransdell, for an interactive discussion on fire prevention education. The session will run 30 minutes and include audience Q&A.
Free
In-Person – Incident Safety Officer Training Series
Illinois Fire Service Institute 11 Gerty Dr, Col Dick Jaehne Bldg (Library), Champaign, IL, United StatesThe NVFC’s Incident Safety Officer (ISO) training will give students an overview of the role of an ISO and cover communications and safety, as well as the practical application of this information. Please note, this is not an ISO certification program. Instructor: Bill Offerman To Register email Melanie Hall - mhall5@illinois.edu
In-Person – EV/AFV Incident Management: Safety and Response Techniques
Illinois Fire Service Institute 11 Gerty Dr, Col Dick Jaehne Bldg (Library), Champaign, IL, United StatesAs the number of electric vehicles on the roadways increases, it is important for first responders to understand how a response involving these types of vehicles is different than those with an internal combustion engine. This awareness and fundamentals course sponsored by General Motors will introduce first responders to hybrid and electric vehicles, share data
In-Person – EV/AFV Incident Management: Safety and Response Techniques
Metz Volunteer Fire Department 2105 S 800 E, Angola, IN, United StatesAs the number of electric vehicles on the roadways increases, it is important for first responders to understand how a response involving these types of vehicles is different than those with an internal combustion engine. This awareness and fundamentals course sponsored by General Motors will introduce first responders to hybrid and electric vehicles, share data
Free
In-Person – EV/AFV Incident Management: Safety and Response Techniques
Bungay Fire Brigade 1256 Route 171, West Woodstock, CT, United StatesAs the number of electric vehicles on the roadways increases, it is important for first responders to understand how a response involving these types of vehicles is different than those with an internal combustion engine. This awareness and fundamentals course sponsored by General Motors will introduce first responders to hybrid and electric vehicles, share data
Free
