2022 Maryland State Firemen's Association Annual Convention & Conference
2022-06-18 - 2022-06-23 | Rowland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 21842, United States
Each June, the Maryland State Firemen’s Association gathers for its annual Convention and Conference to conduct the business of the association and to provide insightful training and educational sessions for its membership. Come visit the NVFC at booth #103! Additionally, the NVFC will be offering the following courses at the conference:
Implementing a Training Program
June 19 from 8-10am ET
Leadership for Fire and EMS Services
June 20 from 3:15-5:15pm ET
Volunteer Fire Service Culture
June 21 from 8am-12pm ET

NVFC Health & Safety Training Summit
2022-06-24 - 2022-06-25 | Embassy Suites Lake Buena Vista Resort, 8100 Lake St., Orlando, FL, 32836, United States
This event provides an opportunity to participate in valuable classroom training and share ideas and best practices with emergency responders from across the U.S. Travel stipends are available to help more responders attend.

Webinar: Hosting COVID-19 Testing
2022-06-27 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | KY
Your fire department can join the Nationwide COVID-19 Testing Program by becoming a community testing site. Color Health has partnered with the CDC to make testing more accessible in communities. In this webinar you will learn how your department can participate, the financial benefits of the program, onboarding and site support information, and any questions you might have. Register here.

Live Discussion - Wildfires: Preparing Yourself, Your Department, and Your Community
2022-07-20 14:00 - 15:00 | KY
As wildfires increase in severity and frequency, it’s important that your department and community are prepared. Join the NVFC and subject matter experts on July 20 at 2pm ET for a live discussion on this topic. The conversation will focus on safety during wildfires along highways, how to better prepare communities before wildfire strikes, and health and safety considerations for emergency responders during wildfires. The discussion will be streamed to the NVFC’s Facebook page. Can’t join on Facebook? Watch on Zoom instead: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_v91scIaYSNC7vldpzbsB7A

Webinar – Lithium-Ion Batteries: What Firefighters Need to Know
2022-08-04 14:00 - 15:00 | KY
Join the NVFC and presenter Tom Miller for this webinar on the emergence and prevalence of lithium-ion batteries and implications for emergency responders. The use of lithium-ion batteries is increasing, from small and hand-held devices and tool applications to recreational devices and vehicle applications. This webinar will take a closer look at the risks associated with these types of batteries and address effective tactics for emergency response.

South Atlantic Fire Rescue Expo
2022-08-10 - 2022-08-13 | KY
Come visit the NVFC at booth #308!

Firefighters Association of the State of New York Annual Convention
2022-08-10 - 2022-08-13 | Tarrytown House Estate, 49 East Sunnyside Lane, Tarrytown, NY, 10591, United States
Come visit the NVFC at booth #14!

Live Discussion - Electric and Hybrid Vehicles: Safety Concerns and Implications for Emergency Responders
2022-08-11 11:00 - 12:00 | KY
Hybrid vehicles are already commonplace, while electric vehicles are becoming more and more common. Make sure you and your department members are prepared. Mitch Petterson of General Motors, NVFC West Virginia director Tom Miller, and Joseph Tebo of the Federal Highway Administration for a live discussion on electric and hybrid vehicle safety for emergency responders. This discussion will be broadcast on the NVFC’s Facebook page and on Zoom.

Webinar – Cellular Data: The Crucial Link in Department and Operation Management
2022-08-18 14:00 - 15:00 | KY
Advancing technology has changed the way firefighters and emergency responders do their jobs. Cellular service has become imperative to effectively respond to and mitigate emergency incidents. Likewise, fire service officials and first responders can use tools available from providers to better handle the administrative and business functions that impact departments. Today departments have access to FirstNet and its priority and preemption to meet these needs and more effectively deal with existing and emerging threats. Join the NVFC and presenter Reid Vaughan for this webinar that discusses how technology influences our work in the field and factors impacting the use of technology on the job, with a special focus on FirstNet.
The NVFC has partnered with FirstNet®, Built with AT&T to bring this webinar topic to you. FirstNet is the only network built with and for America’s first responders—including volunteer firefighters. With the nation’s largest coverage footprint, first responders get prioritized access to the network, never competing with commercial traffic. Learn more at FirstNet.com/fire.

Fire-Rescue International 2022
2022-08-24 - 2022-08-26 | San Antonio, Texas, San Antonio, TX, 78205, United States
Come visit the NVFC at booth #950. Also, attend the NVFC’s course “Creating a Psychologically Healthy Fire Department: Recognize, Mitigate, and Support Behavioral Health for Your Members” on August 26 at 11:30am CT.

Volunteer Voices Live: Face-to-Face Virtual Connections - Volunteer Incentives
2022-08-31 17:00 - 18:00 | KY
Calls, drills, training, duty crew – a volunteer’s time can add up quickly. Is there any incentive you can offer to ensure they feel appreciated and continue showing up? From LOSAP to loan assistance to good old-fashioned gift cards, there are many incentives that departments across the country offer volunteers. Which ones are right for your crew? Join fellow volunteers to discuss volunteer incentives on Wednesday, August 31 at 5pm ET.
This discussion will not be recorded. Notes on the incentives you discuss will be shared in Volunteer Voices after the session.

Webinar: How to Embrace Immersive Learning Technology
2022-09-07 14:00 - 15:00 | KY
Technology and change do not need to be dirty words in the fire service. There are limitless applications of using technology, like virtual reality, to address the most pressing and potentially catastrophic challenges facing the fire service today. From recruiting the next generation of firefighters to dealing with the unknowns of mental health, this webinar highlights how technology companies are using creative ways to better prepare your personnel and better protect your communities.
This webinar is sponsored by Darley. Founded in 1908, W.S. Darley & Co. (Darley) provides the highest quality pump, technology, and equipment solutions for first responders around the world. Darley has a complete line of unmanned systems, immersive training technology, equipment, and pumps.

Live Discussion: Getting Your Department and Community Ready for Fire Prevention Week
2022-09-15 14:00 - 15:00 | KY
Fire Prevention Week (FPW) is October 9-15, 2022. This year’s theme is, “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape™” and marks the 100th anniversary of FPW. On September 15 at 2pm ET, join the NVFC and Michael McLeieer of the Michigan State Firemen’s Association, Andrea Vastis of the National Fire Protection Association, and Bruce Bouch of the U.S. Fire Administration for a live discussion on the importance of this year’s theme, how your department can participate in FPW, and ideas for enhancing fire prevention efforts in your community. Watch the event on the NVFC’s page on Facebook or register to attend on Zoom.
This live discussion is sponsored by First Alert. For more than 60 years, First Alert has been committed to providing innovative home safety technologies and products to help protect what matters most. For more information, visit www.firstalert.com.

2022 NVFC Recruitment & Retention Experience
2022-09-16 - 2022-09-17 | Delta Hotels Phoenix Mesa, 200 North Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ, 85201, United States
The NVFC Recruitment and Retention (R&R) Experience brings together fire and EMS personnel from across the country to participate in valuable classroom training and idea exchange relating to volunteer emergency service staffing issues.

Firehouse Expo
2022-09-26 - 2022-09-30 | Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 North High Street, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Come visit the NVFC at booth #1537!

Initial Steps for Organizing an Emerging Wildfire Incident Response
2022-10-13 14:00 - 15:00 | KY
This webinar, presented by Mark Goeller, state forester/director for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry Services, will provide an overview of actions for an Initial Attack Incident Commander to consider when responding to an emerging, potentially large wildfire. Local, state, and national mobilization processes and responsibilities will also be discussed. Register.
This webinar is sponsored by FirstNet®, Built with AT&T. FirstNet is the only network built with and for America’s first responders — including volunteer firefighters. With the nation’s largest coverage footprint, first responders get prioritized access to the network, never competing with commercial traffic. Learn more at FirstNet.com/fire.

Webinar: New Developments for Public Safety Drones
2022-10-20 14:00 - 15:00 | KY
The use of drones has become more prevalent in many industries in recent years, including the fire service. Fire departments and other public safety agencies can utilize drones to increase efficiency and help protect personnel and the public. In this free webinar, Chief Charles Werner (ret.), the director of DRONERESPONDERS, will describe the ways drones can benefit public safety and examine case studies from local agencies. Participants will then take a deep dive into how to implement a public safety drone program, including important considerations and guidelines. Register.
This webinar is sponsored by Aladtec. Powered by TCP Software, Aladtec is an online employee scheduling system created specifically to meet the challenging 24/7 shift rotations of mission-critical public safety agencies. Easily accessible anywhere at any time, Aladtec allows you to quickly schedule simple to complex shift rotations, track licenses/certifications, and communicate instantly with individuals or groups. Learn more.

NVFC Fall Meeting
2022-10-26 - 2022-10-28 | Wilmington Convention Center, 515 Nutt St., Wilmington, NC, 28401, United States
Annual fall meeting of the NVFC board of directors.

Webinar: Natural Gas Incidents - The Non-Routine Response
2022-10-31 14:00 - 15:00 | KY
The rise of people switching to natural gas in their homes and businesses has corresponded to an increase in natural gas emergencies. For too long, first responders have treated natural gas incidents as regular calls, but they are anything but that. This webinar, presented by Brian Focht, will review case studies to highlight what can go wrong on gas responses, best practices to protect responders, tools that will set you up for success, and how to develop a response plan that will get your personnel home at the end of the run. Additional training opportunities will also be highlighted. Register.
This webinar is sponsored by FireCraft Safety Products.

Webinar: Traffic Incident Management and Lithium Ion Batteries
2022-11-02 14:00 - 15:00 | KY
As more electric vehicles take to the road, responders need to be prepared for the special considerations of responding to a vehicle crash involving lithium-ion batteries. In advance of Crash Responder Safety Week in November, this webinar presented by T.J. Nedrow will take a closer look at traffic incident management considerations when there is a car with a lithium-ion battery involved. Register. This webinar is sponsored by California Casualty.

IAFC-VCOS Symposium in the Sun
2022-11-10 - 2022-11-13 | Hilton Clearwater Beach, 400 Mandalay Ave., Clearwater, FL, 33767, United States
Visit the NVFC at booth #46.

Webinar - Emergency Responder Stress: Consequences and Coping Mechanisms
2022-12-08 14:00 - 15:00 | KY
It is common for emergency responders to experience stress, but often we fail to recognize its impact on our performance both on the job and at home. In this webinar presented by Derrick Edwards, participants will learn the physiological and psychological responses to accumulated stress and explore the various ways responders have attempted to cope. Avoidant coping, including the use of drugs and alcohol, will be critically evaluated as a contributing factor to the adverse reactions to accumulated stress. Finally, learn more helpful ways of coping which support a more stable and productive emergency response career. Register.
This webinar is sponsored by ESO, the largest software and data solutions provider to fire departments and EMS agencies. ESO offers an integrated suite of software products for EMS agencies, fire departments, and hospitals that are transforming the way first responders collect, share, report, and analyze critical information to improve community health and safety.
Learn more at eso.com/fire.

Webinar - NVFC First Responder Helpline: Assistance When You Need It Most
2022-12-14 14:00 - 15:00 | KY
While many workplaces offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to provide a range of support for mental health and work-life concerns, volunteer fire departments typically do not. That’s why the NVFC and Provident teamed up to offer the NVFC First Responder Helpline for NVFC members and their household family. The helpline provides immediate assistance in a crisis moment as well as confidential counseling, resources, and referrals to assistance for a range of work-life stresses. In this webinar, join representatives from the NVFC, Business Health Services, and Provident for a conversation about the NVFC First Responder Helpline, including why it is needed, what it offers, how to access it, and resources available for a range of issues from stress management to financial counseling to child or elder care. Your questions will also be answered – ask live during the session or submit your questions anonymously in advance here. Register.
The NVFC First Responder Helpline is supported by Josh Cellars and Lincoln Financial Group.

Webinar – Lithium-Ion Batteries & Energy Storage Systems Series, Part 1: Rising to the Challenge
2023-01-09 14:00 - 15:00 | KY
The use of modern energy storage system (ESS) technology, including lithium-ion batteries, has exponentially increased over the last decade and is now in almost every facet of our daily lives. These ESSs pose new, and sometimes complex, challenges for first responders in terms of emergency planning and response. Their deployment and use directly impacts the entire emergency response spectrum from SOP/SOG development, to preplanning, to training, to response, to inspections, to public education, to cause and origin determination. This multi-part webinar series from the NVFC will help emergency response agencies plan for, train, and effectively respond to emergencies involving ESSs. Register.

Live Discussion: Firefighter Cancer Awareness & Prevention
2023-01-25 14:00 - 15:00 | KY
January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month. Join the NVFC and expert panelists to learn more about what types of cancer most commonly affect firefighters, why firefighters face an increased risk of cancer, and what actions you and your department can take to reduce risks and prevent job-related cancer. Panelists include: Brian McQueen, NVFC board member and co-author of the Lavender Ribbon Report; Joe Schumacher, chief operations officer of the Firefighter Cancer Support Network; Rick Markley, former editor-in-chief of FireRescue1 and advocate for the National Firefighter Registry; and Racquel Cesnalis, deputy director of the Health, Safety & Medicine Division of the International Association of Fire Fighters.
Watch the event on the NVFC’s Facebook page or register to attend on Zoom.

Ohio New Officer Symposium
2023-02-11 - 2023-02-12 | Ohio Fire Academy, 8895 E Main St, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States

Virginia Fire & Rescue Conference
2023-02-20 - 2023-02-25 | Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th St, Virginia Beach, VA, 23451, United States
The NVFC’s deputy CEO, Dr. Candice McDonald, will present Engaging Limited Resource Community Members in the Fire Service on Saturday, February 25.

Live Discussion: Serve Strong -- The Importance of Firefighter Physicals
2023-02-21 14:00 - 15:00 | KY
February is American Heart Month, and this is a great time for firefighters and EMS providers to focus on their health. Join the NVFC and subject matter experts to learn why it is important for responders to get an annual medical evaluation, how firefighter physicals are different from regular physicals, how departments can implement a physicals programs, and options for firefighters who don’t have a department-wide program.
Panelists include: Kevin D. Quinn, first vice chair and RI director of the NVFC; Dan Kerrigan, director-at-large of the International Association of Fire Chiefs Safety, Health, and Survival Section and author of the bestselling book Firefighter Functional Fitness; Brittany Hollerbach, Ph.D., associate scientist & deputy director of the Center for Fire, Rescue & EMS Health Research; and Richard Kline, retired fire chief and national speaker on firefighter health & safety.
Watch the event on the NVFC’s Facebook page or register to attend on Zoom.

International Firefighter Cancer Symposium
2023-02-23 - 2023-02-24 | Fire Tower Ballroom, 8000 NW 21st Street, Doral, FL, 33122, United States

Webinar -- Putting Out Fires: Verbal De-escalation Tips for the Fire Service
2023-02-23 14:00 - 15:00 | KY
When encountering an upset or angry person in your fire or EMS department, it can be difficult to know what to do. Most de-escalation trainings encourage you to apply logical solutions to emotional situations, which does not work. In this highly interactive webinar presented by Kerry Mensior, you’ll learn effective communication and de-escalation skills that are easy to understand, easy to remember, and even easier to implement in your department. Register.
