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

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

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

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

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 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.

Come visit the NVFC at booth #1537!

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

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

Annual fall meeting of the NVFC board of directors.