Virginia Fire & Rescue Conference

Virginia Beach Convention Center 1000 19th St, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

The NVFC's deputy CEO, Dr. Candice McDonald, will present Engaging Limited Resource Community Members in the Fire Service on Saturday, February 25.

Live Discussion: Serve Strong — The Importance of Firefighter Physicals

February is American Heart Month, and this is a great time for firefighters and EMS providers to focus on their health. Join the NVFC and subject matter experts to learn why it is important for responders to get an annual medical evaluation, how firefighter physicals are different from regular physicals, how departments can implement a

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Webinar — Putting Out Fires: Verbal De-escalation Tips for the Fire Service

When encountering an upset or angry person in your fire or EMS department, it can be difficult to know what to do. Most de-escalation trainings encourage you to apply logical solutions to emotional situations, which does not work. In this highly interactive webinar presented by Kerry Mensior, you’ll learn effective communication and de-escalation skills that

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NVFC Annual Membership Meeting

The Annual Membership Meeting of the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) will be conducted via Zoom on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at 1:00 pm Eastern. This meeting is open to all state, individual, and corporate members of the NVFC. Attendees will hear reports on the NVFC’s business and financial operations. State member representatives may vote

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NVFC Regional Wildland Symposium

Black Hills State University - Rapid City 4300 Cheyenne Boulevard, Box Elder, SD, United States

This wildland fire focused event will be an opportunity for fire and EMS personnel from across the region and country to participate in valuable classroom training as well as exchange ideas and best practices with their peers. The conference is focused on the Plains region, but open to department personnel nationwide.

$129

Roundtable Talk: Protection for All — Preparing for & Responding to Emergencies Involving Individuals With Developmental Disabilities

First responders are responsible for protecting everyone in their community, and to best do this means adapting to different communication needs to reach all segments of the population. This Roundtable Talk, taking place during Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, will help responders better communicate fire and life safety messages to individuals living with developmental disabilities, better

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Webinar: Mentoring Volunteer Firefighters and Leaders – Why You Should Care

Recruiting and retaining volunteers in your department is an important and exciting part of your job as a leader. Understanding why volunteers decide to stay at your department requires individualized relationships and conversations with each person. Mentorship offers a significant return on investment for both the department and the volunteer, and it asks leaders to

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