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UID:20364-1729778400-1729782000@www.nvfc.org
SUMMARY:Roundtable Talk: The Role of Fire Department Chaplains
DESCRIPTION:What is the role of a fire department chaplain? How can your department enlist a chaplain and help them succeed? What do newly-appointed chaplains need to know? Join Chaplains Dick Brown\, Jim Cook\, Jimmie Duncan\, and John F. Long\, Jr. for a panel discussion on what a fire service chaplain does and why a fire department should consider having a trained chaplain as part of their operational command structure. Attendees will also learn about the role chaplains play in providing behavioral health support to help a department thrive. Register. \n 
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/roundtable-talk-supporting-those-who-serve-the-role-of-fire-department-chaplains/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T191607
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240830T141931Z
UID:20246-1729328400-1729432800@www.nvfc.org
SUMMARY:Wildland Fire Assessment Program Training
DESCRIPTION:This free two-day course will teach the fundamentals of assessing a home and working with residents to make their property more resilient to wildfires. There is a classroom session and a hands-on training included. Register by October 6. Learn more. This course is brought to you by the Edgartown (MA) Fire Department. \nThe Wildland Fire Assessment Program is a joint initiative between the National Volunteer Fire Council and U.S. Forest Service to prepare fire department members to conduct home safety assessments and make homes more fire adapted in the wildland-urban interface.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/wildfire-assessment-training/
LOCATION:Martha’s Vineyard Transit Authority\, 11 A Street\, Edgartown\, MA\, 02539\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T191607
CREATED:20240821T211657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T211658Z
UID:20207-1727359200-1727362800@www.nvfc.org
SUMMARY:Roundtable Talk: Planning for Fire Prevention Week
DESCRIPTION:Fire Prevention Week (FPW) will take place October 6-12\, 2024\, with the theme “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!™” Join the NVFC for a live panel discussion that will focus on the importance of this year’s theme\, how your department can participate in FPW\, and tips and ideas you can use for public education throughout the year. Register.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/roundtable-talk-how-to-plan-a-successful-fire-and-life-safety-education-program-during-fire-prevention-week/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240926
DTSTAMP:20260425T191607
CREATED:20240906T211343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T211343Z
UID:20264-1727049600-1727308799@www.nvfc.org
SUMMARY:FireShowsWest
DESCRIPTION:The NVFC will be presenting the following sessions: \n\nWildland Fire Assessment Program – Sept. 23\nCollaborative Programs: Pipeline Safety and Response – Sept. 24\nCreating a Psychologically Healthy Fire Department – Sept. 25\n\nView the full program here.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/fireshowswest/
LOCATION:Grand Sierra Resort Hotel\, 2500 E 2nd St.\, Reno\, NV\, 89595\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240921
DTSTAMP:20260425T191607
CREATED:20230731T135624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T135624Z
UID:17034-1726617600-1726876799@www.nvfc.org
SUMMARY:NVFC Fall Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Annual fall meeting of the NVFC board of directors.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/nvfc-fall-meeting-7/
LOCATION:Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza\, 4445 Main Street\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64111\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T191607
CREATED:20240830T163730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T134435Z
UID:20254-1726578000-1726581600@www.nvfc.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Safe Roads\, Safe Responders - Educating Communities on Roadway Incident Safety
DESCRIPTION:Engaging the community in roadway safety is a key part of reducing first responder injuries and death in traffic incident management. Just in time for your fall open house\, this webinar presented by Todd Leiss and Jack Sullivan will discuss ways to incorporate key topics such as “move over\,” preventing distracted driving\, and how to pass an emergency scene safely in your community education initiatives. Register.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/webinar-safe-roads-safe-responders-educating-communities-on-roadway-incident-safety/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T191607
CREATED:20240627T135936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T135936Z
UID:19923-1725976800-1725980400@www.nvfc.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Collective Impact — Collaborative Strategies for Fire and Life Safety Education
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Angela Potter \nCommunity education is a key part of the fire service\, but departments don’t always have funding or resources to implement these programs. Presenter Angela Potter will cover how she connected with other fire and life safety educators\, found resources\, and developed a regional program to increase knowledge in her own community and beyond. Key topics will include finding free and low-cost resources that you can utilize for your program; building effective outreach plans; and collaborating with other educators to increase your collective impact. Register.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/webinar-collective-impact-collaborative-strategies-for-fire-and-life-safety-education/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240909
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240910
DTSTAMP:20260425T191607
CREATED:20240205T163539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T163539Z
UID:19209-1725840000-1725926399@www.nvfc.org
SUMMARY:Partners in Training Crew Training -- Las Vegas\, NV
DESCRIPTION:The Partners in Training (PIT) Crew program provides hazmat train-the-trainer courses to first responders to help them educate others in their departments and communities on hazmat safety and response. \nWhen: September 9\, 2024\nWhere: Las Vegas Convention Center\, 3150 Paradise Road\, West Hall\, Las Vegas\, NV 89109\nHosted by: EMS World Expo and the National Volunteer Fire Council\nCourse being offered: I have a HAZMAT Patient – Now What?: Scenario-Based Hazmat Training
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/partners-in-training-crew-training-las-vegas-nv/
LOCATION:Las Vegas Convention Center\, 3150 Paradise Road\, West Hall\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T191607
CREATED:20240821T211548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T211548Z
UID:20206-1725544800-1725548400@www.nvfc.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: OSHA's Proposed Emergency Response Standard Update: What Comes Next?
DESCRIPTION:The public comment period for OSHA’s proposed Emergency Response Standard has closed\, and a public hearing is scheduled. So what happens now? In this session\, presenter David Denniston will provide a brief overview of the proposed standard\, what it could mean for your organization\, where we are in the process\, and what comes next. Attendees will hear a summary of the public comments published to date and how you can take action by testifying at the informal hearing and communicating with your elected officials. The session will conclude with time for Q&A. Register.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/webinar-oshas-proposed-emergency-response-standard-update-what-comes-next/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240904
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240908
DTSTAMP:20260425T191607
CREATED:20231108T214457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T214457Z
UID:17565-1725408000-1725753599@www.nvfc.org
SUMMARY:Iowa Firefighters Association Convention
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/iowa-firefighters-association-convention/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240903T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240903T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T191607
CREATED:20240725T142159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T172152Z
UID:20053-1725372000-1725375600@www.nvfc.org
SUMMARY:NVFC Roundtable Talk: Hazmat Response Training -- Zooming In from National to Local
DESCRIPTION:Join NVFC Hazmat Partners in Training (PIT Crew) lead subject matter experts and trainers Tom Miller\, David Bullard\, and Bill Offerman\, along with moderator Rachel Buczynski\, NVFC chief of training and education\, for a discussion on lessons learned from a year of offering hazmat trainings nationwide. They’ll share how your department or agency can utilize national resources for practical use in your own community’s hazmat training programs. Register.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/nvfc-roundtable-talk-hazmat-response-training-zooming-in-from-national-to-local/
LOCATION:IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240829T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240829T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T191607
CREATED:20240703T122448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T122448Z
UID:19979-1724940000-1724943600@www.nvfc.org
SUMMARY:Roundtable Talk: The Virtual Fireground — Evaluating Immersive Learning for Fire Service Training
DESCRIPTION:Is immersive learning\, including augmented reality and virtual reality\, the future of fire service training? These tools are already used in many other disciplines\, including military and medicine\, and the industry for fire service immersive learning technology is thriving. This Roundtable Talk will feature discussion on how immersive learning can be used for the fire service and special implications and considerations for volunteers. Register.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/roundtable-talk-the-virtual-fireground-evaluating-immersive-learning-for-fire-service-training/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T191607
CREATED:20240809T191942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240809T191942Z
UID:20128-1724162400-1724166000@www.nvfc.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Preparing Your Public Hearing Testimony on the Proposed OSHA Emergency Response Standard
DESCRIPTION:The public comment period has ended for OSHA’s proposed Emergency Response Standard\, so what happens now? Join Ryan Woodward\, NVFC chief of legislative and regulatory affairs\, for an overview of OSHA’s upcoming virtual public hearing regarding the proposed standard. The hearing will begin on November 12\, and anyone who submits a written request by September 27 can testify. This webinar will focus on how the hearing will be structured\, how to testify\, and what witnesses may want to focus on in their testimony. Register.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/webinar-preparing-your-public-hearing-testimony-on-the-proposed-osha-emergency-response-standard/
LOCATION:IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240814
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240817
DTSTAMP:20260425T191607
CREATED:20231108T220116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T192132Z
UID:17569-1723593600-1723852799@www.nvfc.org
SUMMARY:Fire-Rescue International
DESCRIPTION:Visit the NVFC at Booth #4050!
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/fire-rescue-international-7/
LOCATION:Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center\, 650 S Griffin St.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75202\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T191607
CREATED:20240611T172306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T172306Z
UID:19858-1723039200-1723042800@www.nvfc.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Finding Future Firefighters — Recruiting and Retaining Gen Z
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Walter Campbell \nMove over millennials\, there’s a new kid in town. Generation Z – those born between 1997-2012 – are becoming young adults. Harnessing the energy and potential of Gen Z volunteers is crucial for organizational success. This session will explore the unique characteristics\, motivations\, and communication preferences of Gen Z individuals to equip you with the tools necessary to attract and retain this dynamic demographic. From leveraging social media platforms to understanding their passion for purpose-driven initiatives\, participants will explore innovative strategies tailored to effectively recruit and empower Gen Z volunteers. Register.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/webinar-finding-future-firefighters-recruiting-and-retaining-gen-z/
LOCATION:IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240807
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240811
DTSTAMP:20260425T191607
CREATED:20231207T202019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T192103Z
UID:18924-1722988800-1723334399@www.nvfc.org
SUMMARY:South Atlantic Fire Rescue Expo
DESCRIPTION:Visit the NVFC at Booth #308!
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/south-atlantic-fire-rescue-expo-3/
LOCATION:Raleigh Convention Center\, 500 S Salisbury St\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T191607
CREATED:20240611T172113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T185920Z
UID:19857-1721829600-1721833200@www.nvfc.org
SUMMARY:Roundtable Talk: Prioritizing Behavioral Health in the Fire & Emergency Services
DESCRIPTION:Fire and EMS personnel regularly put others before themselves. However\, as would be said on any standard flight\, you have to put on your own air mask before you can help others. Join a panel of experts on July 24 at 2pm ET to learn what self-care looks like\, why it’s so important\, and how it impacts first responders’ behavioral health. The discussion will equip responders with the tools needed to take care of themselves both now and in the future\, and provide practical tips for implementing self-care in everyday life\, after a difficult call\, and following a disaster. \nPanelists include: Dick Brown\, California State Firefighters’ Association Chaplain; Jeff Dill\, Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance; and Wendy Norris\, Texas LODD Task Force \nRegister.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/roundtable-talk-behavioral-health/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T191607
CREATED:20240702T134304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T134649Z
UID:19974-1721329200-1721332800@www.nvfc.org
SUMMARY:R&R Coffee Talk: Volunteer Retention
DESCRIPTION:Join Chief Joel Cerny and Dr. Candice McDonald for an R&R Coffee Talk as they welcome Chief Rick Lasky to discuss strategies for volunteer retention! Chief Lasky is a nationally known speaker and author. He is a 40-plus-year veteran of the fire service and proudly serves as the Fire Chief for the Estes Valley (CO) Fire Protection District. Register. \n \nThis R&R Coffee Talk is sponsored by Fire Dept. Coffee and Wendell’s Mint.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/rr-coffee-talk-volunteer-retention/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T161500
DTSTAMP:20260425T191607
CREATED:20240620T193103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T193103Z
UID:19903-1721228400-1721232900@www.nvfc.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Voices Live: Grant Writing
DESCRIPTION:Grants can be an important source of funding for volunteer and combination fire and EMS departments. They can also be a source of headaches! Many departments lack a trained grant writer familiar with sometimes complicated application processes. If your department has questions about writing applications for any type of grant – whether from federal\, state\, local\, nonprofit\, or corporate entities – come chat with fellow volunteers on Wednesday\, July 17\, from 3-4:15pm ET. We’ll discuss your questions about grant writing\, as well as tips and tricks you might have learned from applying for grants in the past. \nThis is a live interactive discussion via Zoom. Come prepared to share and learn from one another. We’d love to hear your voice and see your face during the discussion\, so if possible\, please turn on your camera and be ready to turn on your microphone when you have something to share. The discussion will not be recorded\, but notes will be shared in the Volunteer Voices forum after the session. Register.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/volunteer-voices-live-grant-writing/
LOCATION:IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240712
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240714
DTSTAMP:20260425T191607
CREATED:20240205T162938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T162938Z
UID:19208-1720742400-1720915199@www.nvfc.org
SUMMARY:Partners in Training Crew Training -- Concord\, NH
DESCRIPTION:The Partners in Training (PIT) Crew program provides free hazmat train-the-trainer courses to first responders to help them educate others in their departments and communities on hazmat safety and response. \nWhen: July 12-13\, 2024\nWhere: Concord\, NH (exact address TBA)\nHosted by: Concord Fire Department and the National Volunteer Fire Council \nCourses being offered: \n\nTeaching Basic Hazmat (7 hours)\nRisk-Based Hazmat Training (7 hours)\nInstructor Training for Flammable Gases (3 hours)
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/partners-in-training-crew-training-concord-nh/
LOCATION:IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240623
DTSTAMP:20260425T191607
CREATED:20231207T180126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T180126Z
UID:18922-1718928000-1719100799@www.nvfc.org
SUMMARY:NVFC Training Summit
DESCRIPTION:This signature NVFC conference provides an opportunity to participate in valuable classroom training\, idea sharing\, and networking. Sessions focus on responder health and safety\, volunteer recruitment and retention\, and emergency service leadership. Travel stipends are available.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/nvfc-training-summit-8/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Buffalo Hotel and Conference Center\, 2 Fountain Plaza\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14202\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240617
DTSTAMP:20260425T191607
CREATED:20240205T162259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T162259Z
UID:19206-1718409600-1718582399@www.nvfc.org
SUMMARY:Partners in Training Crew Training -- Sebastopol\, CA
DESCRIPTION:The Partners in Training (PIT) Crew program provides free hazmat train-the-trainer courses to first responders to help them educate others in their departments and communities on hazmat safety and response. \nWhen: June 15-16\, 2024\nWhere: Graton Fire Department\, 3750 Gravenstein Hwy N\, Sebastopol\, CA 95472\nHosted by: Graton Fire Protection District and the National Volunteer Fire Council \nCourses being offered: \n\nTeaching Hazmat Basics (7 hours)\nTeaching Cargo Tank Awareness – MC 306 & DOT 406 (3 hours)\nInstructor Training for Placards\, Labels\, and Markings (3 hours)
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/partners-in-training-crew-training-sebastopol-ca/
LOCATION:Graton Fire Department\, 3750 Gravenstein Hwy N\, Sebastopol\, CA\, 95472\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240612
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240613
DTSTAMP:20260425T191607
CREATED:20240530T140022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T180326Z
UID:19781-1718150400-1718236799@www.nvfc.org
SUMMARY:Day of Action: OSHA Proposed Standard
DESCRIPTION:This nationwide Day of Action\, hosted by the NVFC\, encourages members of the volunteer fire service to learn more about the proposed OSHA Emergency Response Standard and formulate comments on how the standard would impact your department. Special virtual events will take place throughout the day to help answer your questions\, including: \n\n10am ET – Q&A on Facebook with David Denniston\, chair of the NVFC’s OSHA Task Force\n1-2pm ET – Office Hours with Ryan Woodward\, NVFC’s chief of legislative and regulatory affairs\nVirtual comment-writing groups throughout the day on the NVFC’s member platform\, Volunteer Voices (NVFC members can login and go to the “OSHA Day of Action – Comment Writing Group” to post questions and/or share advice on the comments you plan to share with OSHA)\n\nLearn more at www.nvfc.org/day-of-action-on-proposed-osha-standard/.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/day-of-action-osha-proposed-standard/
LOCATION:IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T191607
CREATED:20240208T154709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T121406Z
UID:19228-1718114400-1718118000@www.nvfc.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Moral Injury -- Peeling Back the Layers of PTSD
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Wendy Norris \nFirst responders are routinely exposed to traumatic events\, and many are still suffering from the psychological toll of frontline work during the pandemic. Experiencing these traumas and situations that go against a person’s deeply held beliefs and expectations can result in post-traumatic stress or a moral injury. In this webinar\, presented by Wendy Norris\, discover how moral distress and survivor guilt impact the mental well-being of first responders and learn practical strategies to overcome these challenges. This session will also offer insights into coping with traumatic events and reconnecting with our values. Register. \n \n  \nThis webinar is sponsored by ESO.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/webinar-moral-injury/
LOCATION:IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240609T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240609T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T191607
CREATED:20231108T214213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T214234Z
UID:17563-1717920000-1717952400@www.nvfc.org
SUMMARY:Iowa Firefighters Memorial Service
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/iowa-firefighters-memorial-service/
LOCATION:Iowa Firefighters Memorial\, 1 Russell Slade Boulevard\, Coralville\, IA\, 52241\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T191607
CREATED:20240517T195728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T195754Z
UID:19715-1717837200-1717866000@www.nvfc.org
SUMMARY:Wildfire Home Assessment Training
DESCRIPTION:When: June 8\, 9am-5pm CDT\nWhere: Terra Du Lac Fire Department\, 40 Champs Elysees\, Bonne Terre\, MO 63628\nWhat: Learn the fundamentals of assessing a home for wildfire and put your classroom knowledge into action with hands-on training \nRegister: https://bit.ly/WFAP-MO
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/wildfire-home-assessment-training-2/
LOCATION:Terra Du Lac Fire Department\, 409 Champs Elysees\, Bonne Terre\, MO\, 63628\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240610
DTSTAMP:20260425T191607
CREATED:20240517T195229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T195822Z
UID:19712-1717804800-1717977599@www.nvfc.org
SUMMARY:Wildfire Home Assessment Training
DESCRIPTION:When: June 8\, 8am-5pm PT; June 9\, 8am-12pm PT\nWhere: Milpitas Police Department Community Room\, 1275 N. Milpitas Blvd\, Milpitas\, CA 95035\nWhat: Learn the fundamentals of assessing a home for wildfire and put your classroom knowledge into action with hands-on training \nRegister: https://bit.ly/WFAP-Milpitas
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/wildfire-home-assessment-training/
LOCATION:Milpitas Police Department Community Room\, 1275 N. Milpitas Blvd\, Milpitas\, CA\, 95035\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T191607
CREATED:20240216T164631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T195027Z
UID:19280-1717596000-1717599600@www.nvfc.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Advancements in Utility-Scale Battery Energy Storage Safety Features\, Standards\, and Practices
DESCRIPTION:Utility-scale battery energy storage is a critical component to achieving decarbonization objectives while maintaining a reliable and resilient power grid. Deployment of utility-scale battery energy storage capacity is accelerating dramatically in the U.S. However\, both local firefighters and people living near proposed energy storage project sites have questions about the safety of these facilities. This presentation by Mike Simpson of AES will address the characteristics of lithium-ion battery energy storage systems (BESS)\, potential hazards such as thermal runaway\, and new approaches to mitigate those risks. These advancements encompass equipment safety approaches; a four-stage approach to effective protection against thermal runaway; advancements in enclosure design; monitoring systems; standardized testing; codes and standards; safety evaluation processes; and passive and active safety measures. The presentation will also provide examples of how clean energy project developers can work together most effectively with local fire departments on hazard mitigation analyses\, project site design refinements\, and emergency response planning to further enhance energy storage safety. Register. \n \n  \nThis webinar is sponsored by AES.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/webinar-large-battery-storage-systems-and-safety/
LOCATION:IL
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SUMMARY:Roundtable Talk: Safety Stand Down – Building the Foundation of a Successful Fire Department Training Program
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Jim Barnhart (FDSOA)\, Sean DeCrane (IAFF)\, Bob Duval (NFPA)\, Tom Miller (NVFC)\, John Schmidt (IAFC)\, and Darin Wallentine (IAFC\, moderator) \nA solid training program that is built on relevancy and safety serves as the foundation of every successful fire department. That’s why the 2024 Safety Stand Down theme is “Fire Training: Back to Basics.” Get ready for Safety Stand Down with this Roundtable Talk on June 4 at 11am ET featuring a panel of experts from the NVFC\, IAFC\, IAFF\, NFPA\, and FDSOA. Discussion will delve into the following: \n\nWhy this year’s theme is important.\nThe daily focus areas of building the foundation of a training program\, assessing the needs of the community and department\, safety during training\, physical and behavioral/mental health considerations\, and the 12 Foundations of Fire Department Training.\nHow your department can participate in Safety Stand Down.\n\nRegister.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/roundtable-talk-safety-stand-down-building-the-foundation-of-a-successful-fire-department-training-program/
LOCATION:IL
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Managing Combination Departments -- Leadership Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Quentin Cash \nLeading a combination department with both career and volunteer personnel can bring unique challenges for officers. This webinar will provide an overview of challenging issues and considerations facing emergency service leaders and chief officers in combination department settings. Topics covered will include administration\, delegation\, setting expectations\, mentoring\, and human resource issues\, among others. Presenter Quentin Cash will also provide tips and tools to produce success around communications\, leadership\, and supervision. Register. \n \n  \nThis webinar is sponsored by Amazon Business.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/webinar-managing-combination-departments/
LOCATION:IL
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