Fire Prevention Week (FPW) will take place October 8-14, 2023, with the theme “Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention.™” Join the NVFC, moderator Michael McLeieer of the Michigan State Firemen’s Association, and a panel of subject matter experts on October 4 at 2pm ET for a live discussion on the importance

As energy storage system (ESS) technology continues to rise in popularity, it’s critical that emergency personnel are prepared to respond to incidents involving this new technology. Join presenters Tom Miller and David Bullard on October 5 at 2pm ET for the third part of this webinar series, which will walk through how to utilize a

The following courses will be offered: Instructor Training for Flammable Gases Instructor Training for Chlorine Instructor Training for Methanol Instructor Training for Flammable Liquids

The following courses will be offered: Scenario Based Hazmat Training Instructor for Placards, Labels, and Markings Instructor Training for Ammonia

The following courses will be offered: Teaching Hazmat Basics Scenario-Based Hazmat Training Teaching Hazmat on a Budget Teaching Cargo Tank Awareness - MC 306 & DOT 406 Instructor Training for Flammable Gases Instructor Training for Flammable Liquids Instructor Training for Ammonia Instructor Training for Chlorine

Every EMS provider knows the phrase “BSI Scene Safe,” but what does it really mean to develop and maintain a safe scene? What challenges are your EMS crews facing that cause difficulty in gathering information or resources for scene safety? EMS scene safety and situational awareness is an ever-evolving topic encompassing many factors (distracted drivers,

Junior firefighter programs provide fire and EMS departments the opportunity to engage local youth in learning about, and ultimately becoming members of, the emergency services. However, starting a program and finding interested juniors can seem challenging. Connecting with a high school is a great way to introduce your program to local youth and identify strong

Each year, thousands of volunteer firefighters attend training provided by their state fire academies. But are you getting the most out of what these academies have to offer? This Roundtable Talk from the NVFC and North American Fire Training Directors (NAFTD) will explore best practices and case studies to help volunteers fully engage with fire