Symposium in the Sun

Hilton Clearwater Beach 400 Mandalay Ave., Clearwater, FL, United States

Webinar: Get Schooled — Initiating Partnerships With Schools for Junior Firefighter Recruitment

Junior firefighter programs provide fire and EMS departments the opportunity to engage local youth in learning about, and ultimately becoming members of, the emergency services. However, starting a program and finding interested juniors can seem challenging. Connecting with a high school is a great way to introduce your program to local youth and identify strong

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Roundtable Talk: Leveraging State Resources — How to Best Engage with Fire Training Academies

Each year, thousands of volunteer firefighters attend training provided by their state fire academies. But are you getting the most out of what these academies have to offer? This Roundtable Talk from the NVFC and North American Fire Training Directors (NAFTD) will explore best practices and case studies to help volunteers fully engage with fire

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Webinar: Understanding Solar and ESS Technologies – Information for Emergency Responders

Join the NVFC for this webinar presented by Charles Picard of Tesla that provides a brief overview of solar and energy storage system (ESS) technologies, design concepts, and safety considerations for emergency responders. A library of tools and resources will be provided to assist responders in making appropriate operational decisions when responding to emergencies involving

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Roundtable Talk: Finding Grant Funding

Many volunteer and combination fire and EMS departments rely on grants to help fund needed gear, equipment, and training, as well as efforts relating to health, safety, recruitment, and retention. Join the NVFC and a panel of subject matter experts for a discussion on grant writing for the fire and emergency services. Learn tips and

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Webinar: Staying Strong and Aging Well in the Fire Service

Instructor: Roy Smalley Is firefighting a job for the young? The average age of firefighters is steadily climbing as men and women who love the fire service stay in and stay active longer. While aging up doesn’t have to mean aging out, it does require adjusting our maintenance schedule. You can’t run an old truck

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Roundtable Talk: Cancer Risk Prevention

Firefighters need to know how and where they are exposed to carcinogens in order to take the necessary steps to mitigate occupational cancer risks. It takes a multipronged approach both on and off the fireground to lessen the risks and protect firefighters from critical illness such as cancer. Join experts Sara Jahnke, Rick Markley, Judith

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Iowa Firefighter Day on the Hill

Iowa State Capitol 1007 E Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA, United States

Hosted by the Iowa Firefighters Association, State Fire Marshal’s Office, Fire Service Training Bureau & the Iowa Emergency Response Council.