This presentation by Chaplain John F. Long, Jr. will outline what a fire service chaplain does and why a fire department should consider having a trained chaplain as part of their operational command structure. Trained chaplains do more than just give invocations and benedictions – they play an important role in providing behavioral health support to a

Visit the NVFC at booth #7117.

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This free session takes place at FDIC at the IDEX booth 1823. A panel discussion will focus on unique challenges and opportunities that are specific to volunteer departments as well as best practices for volunteer departments in the areas of recruiting, automation and technology, funding, and fireground safety.

This free event takes place at FDIC at the IDEX booth 1823. For volunteers that are specing a truck, meet IDEX leadership along with an up-close, hands-on presentation to look at new technology that can help volunteer fire departments. To celebrate IDEX’s partnership with the NVFC, the first 20 people that sign up will also

The application periods for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant programs are expected to open this fall. To help departments get ready, the NVFC is hosting a Facebook Live discussion on tips and best practices for a successful grant application. Join NVFC chief of legislative

The team at Brooks Running is passionate about keeping their athletes safe, active, and Run Happy. In this webinar, Chris Collier and Tatiana Medina from Brooks will use the research, knowledge, and science that is put into creating their shoes and apparel to provide information that can help firefighters and EMS providers perform at their

This information session is designed for members of the public who are considering volunteering with their local fire department. Attendees will learn about requirements and expectations, a “day in the life,” different types of volunteer roles, how to handle the work-life-volunteer balance, and benefits of volunteering. Share this webinar with prospective volunteers who want to

Your fire department is in an excellent position to increase community awareness and provide age-appropriate education about preventing home fires and addressing other life safety issues. At the same time, it’s essential to build rapport with the local news media to incorporate fire and life safety messaging into relevant news stories. This webinar, presented by

Studies have shown that firefighters have an increased risk of developing several types of cancers due to the occupational hazards they face. The NVFC and International Association of Fire Chiefs Volunteer and Combination Officers Section (IAFC-VCOS) developed the Lavender Ribbon Report to detail 11 specific actions firefighters need to take to lessen those risks. An