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
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
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
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
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
Many fire and EMS departments across the nation are struggling to find new volunteer members and retain their current members. This session discusses the challenges of recruiting volunteers, presents valuable
The NVFC’s Incident Safety Officer (ISO) training will give students an overview of the role of an ISO and cover communications and safety, as well as the practical application of
We know that distracted driving is an epidemic. As emergency responders, we see firsthand the devastating effects of distracted driving in terms of lives lost and injuries to the public,
On May 15, 2026, two volunteer firefighters died following an explosion of an oxygen-limiting silo that occurred at a lumber mill. The incident was investigated by the National Institute for
Quality leadership is essential for the fire and emergency services to accomplish the mission, improve member satisfaction, and best serve the community. This course examines leadership styles, qualities, ethics, and
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