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  • 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

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

    Oktibbeha County 911 Dispatch Building 106 E Main Street, Starkville, MS, 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

  • Roundtable Talk – Fire Prevention Week: Reduce Lithium-Ion Battery Fires

    Fire Prevention Week is October 4 – 10, 2026. This year’s theme – “Charge Into Fire Safety ™. Safe Charging is a Superpower” – focuses on the everyday charging habits that can help reduce the risk of lithium-ion battery fires and keep homes and communities safer. This one-hour NVFC Roundtable Talk will bring subject matter

    Free

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

    Washington County Public Safety Training Center 18350 Public Safety Pl, Hagerstown, MD, 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 – Learn How to Maximize Your NVFC Member Experience

    Are you making the most of your NVFC membership? Whether you're a new member, a longtime member looking for a refresher, or a prospective member interested in learning more, this webinar will help you take full advantage of all the NVFC has to offer. Join us September 15 at 2 pm ET for a walkthrough

    Free