• SAFRE (South Atlantic Fire Rescue Expo)

    Raleigh Convention Center 500 S Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC, United States

    Find NVFC staff at Booth #308 at the South Atlantic Fire Rescue Expo. Learn more.

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

    Marion Community Fire Hall 116 East Main Street, Marion, MI, 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 with an internal combustion engine. This awareness and fundamentals course will introduce first responders to hybrid and electric vehicles, share data and resources, and equip

    Free
  • Webinar – PFAS Free Firefighting Foams: What You Need to Know

    Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are found in many environments firefighters encounter – including past firefighting foam products. However, with health and environmental concerns related to PFAS, there is now a lot of attention on the new generation of Class B (flammable/combustible liquids) PFAS free synthetic firefighting foams. This webinar provides answers to many common

    Free
  • In-Person NVFC Trainings

    Onapa Volunteer Fire Department 110847 Old Hwy 69, Checotah, OK, United States

    Fit for Duty, Fit for Life: Firefighter Physicals and the Volunteer Fire Service (2 hours) Firefighters do a dangerous job and face many risks. To mitigate these risks, firefighters should participate in occupational health screenings. This course discusses the importance of firefighter physicals, provides an overview of the options available to departments, and demonstrates how

  • Roundtable Talk – Understanding and Demystifying Battery Storage Systems and the Fire Service

    Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facilities have become one of the fastest-growing energy infrastructure development trends across the country. Many of these systems are operating or will be built in communities served by volunteer fire districts, bringing new opportunities and considerations to safely engage these facilities. This Roundtable Talk explores BESS infrastructure and development processes

    Free
  • In-Person – Teaching Basic Decon

    WVU Medicine Ruby Memorial 1 Medical Center Drive, Morgantown, 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 decontamination and how to set up a one-hour drill/exercise in their jurisdiction. Keeping the focus on safety, attendees will discuss how to utilize a safety

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

    Delaware State Fire School 1461 Chestnut Grove Road, Dover, DE, 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 with an internal combustion engine. This awareness and fundamentals course will introduce first responders to hybrid and electric vehicles, share data and resources, and equip

    Free
  • Webinar – Building Local Training with Community Risk Reduction: A Five E’s Approach

    Join this NVFC webinar to learn how fire departments can build training and lesson plans tailored to their own communities using Community Risk Reduction (CRR) principles. This session will cover how to identify local hazards and priorities, and how to develop targeted public education using the five E's — education, engineering, enforcement, economic incentives, and

    Free
  • NVFC R&R Coffee Talk: Fire Prevention Week & Recruitment

    Join Dr. Candice McDonald and Chief Joel Cerny, along with guests Sheri Nickel and Meredith Herman, for an interactive discussion on Fire Prevention Week & Recruitment. The session will run 30 minutes and include audience Q&A. Register.

    Free