• Roundtable Talk: Community Risk Reduction for Fire Departments – Strategies for a Safer Community

    Just in time for Community Risk Reduction Week (January 20-26), tune in for this NVFC Roundtable Talk focusing on actionable strategies to help your department develop and implement community risk reduction (CRR) programs that address unique risks within your service area. This panel discussion will cover essential elements, tools, and best practices to enhance fire

    Free
  • R&R Coffee Talk: Supporting Families

    Join Dr. Candice McDonald and Chief Joel Cerny, along with guests Joe Maruca, and Mike and Anne Gagliano, for an interactive discussion on Supporting Families. The session will run 30 minutes and include audience Q&A.

    Free
  • Webinar: Essentials of Volunteer Retention & Recruitment

    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 research collected as part of the NVFC’s Make Me A Firefighter campaign, and offers ideas to help overcome recruiting challenges. Potential retention solutions and the

    Free
  • R&R Coffee Talk: Leadership

    Join Dr. Candice McDonald and Chief Joel Cerny, along with guests Doug Cline and Quentin Cash, for an interactive discussion on Leadership. The session will run 30 minutes and include audience Q&A.

    Free
  • In-Person – Scenario-based Hazmat Training

    Owensboro Convention Center 501 W 2nd St., Owensboro, KY, United States

    The NVFC is teaching two hazmat train-the-trainer courses at the upcoming Bryant Stiles Officers School February 21-23 in Owensboro, KY, hosted by the Green River Firefighters Association. This course focuses on the

    $75
  • In-Person – Teaching Anhydrous Ammonia Awareness & Operations

    Owensboro Convention Center 501 W 2nd St., Owensboro, KY, United States

    The NVFC is teaching two hazmat train-the-trainer courses at the upcoming Bryant Stiles Officers School February 21-23 in Owensboro, KY, hosted by the Green River Firefighters Association. This course focuses on the

    $75
  • In-Person – Essentials of Volunteer Retention and Recruitment

    St. Joseph Township Hall/Fire Station #1 3000 Washington Ave., St. Joseph, MI, United States

    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

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

    Glade Spring Fire Department 318 E Glade Street, Glade Spring, VA, 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

    Free