• Roundtable Talk – New Challenges, New Tactics: Responding to Contemporary Mid-Rise and Multi-Dwelling Buildings

    As communities grow and housing density increases, volunteer fire departments are increasingly responding to contemporary mid-rise and multi-dwelling buildings that present unique operational challenges. Modern construction methods, lightweight materials, complex layouts, and mixed occupancies can significantly impact fire behavior, access, and firefighter safety. This Roundtable Talk will explore how today’s mid-rise and multi-dwelling structures differ

    Free
  • In-Person – Building a Healthy and High-Performing Fire Department

    Woodstock Fire Department 121 W Court Street, Woodstock, VA, United States

    This course from the National Volunteer Fire Council and the American Psychological Association's Center for Organizational Excellence is designed to empower fire department leadership to promote and support healthy, high-performing fire/EMS departments. Based on the framework from the Psychologically Healthy Fire Departments initiative, this course focuses on six key practices – member involvement, health and

    Free
  • In-Person – Building a Healthy and High-Performing Fire Department

    Woodstock Fire Department 121 W Court Street, Woodstock, VA, United States

    This course from the National Volunteer Fire Council and the American Psychological Association's Center for Organizational Excellence is designed to empower fire department leadership to promote and support healthy, high-performing fire/EMS departments. Based on the framework from the Psychologically Healthy Fire Departments initiative, this course focuses on six key practices – member involvement, health and

    Free
  • In-Person – EV/AFV Incident Management: Safety and Response Techniques

    Blount County Multipurpose Center 6700 Co Highway 1, Cleveland, AL, United States

    As 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

    Free
  • R&R Coffee Talk – Mentoring

    Join Dr. Candice McDonald and Chief Joel Cerny, along with guests Doug Cline and Dave Lewis, for an interactive discussion on mentoring in the fire service. This 30-minute session will

    Free
  • In-Person – Leadership for the Fire and Emergency Services & Incident Safety Officer Training

    Clinton Township Volunteer Fire Department 837 N. State Route 101, Tiffin, OH, United States

    Leadership for the Fire and Emergency Services: Quality leadership is essential for the fire and emergency services to accomplish the mission, improve member satisfaction, and best serve the community. This course examines leadership styles, qualities, ethics, and

    Free
  • NVFC 2026 Membership Meeting

    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

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

    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 service. This NVFC webinar presented by Daniel Chapek will explore how volunteer departments can use simple, easy-to-adopt AI tools to support recruitment, retention, and member

    Free
  • In-Person – Scenario Based Hazmat Training

    Citizens Fire Company 245 Citizens Way, Charles Town, WV, United States

    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

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  • In-Person – Teaching Basic Decon

    Citizens Fire Company 245 Citizens Way, Charles Town, WV, United States

    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

    Free