MSFA Convention & Conference 2023
2023-06-18 - 2023-06-23 | Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 21842, United States
The NVFC’s GA Director, David Bullard, will present “Creating a Psychologically Healthy Fire Department” on June 20 at 1pm ET.

Safety Stand Down
2023-06-18 - 2023-06-24
Fire departments should take this week to focus on health and safety training and education. This year’s theme is “Lithium-Ion Batteries: Are You Ready?”

NVFC Training Summit
2023-06-23 - 2023-06-24 | Sheraton Oklahoma City Downtown Hotel, 1 North Broadway Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK, 73102, United States
This event will provide an opportunity to participate in valuable classroom training and share ideas and best practices with emergency responders from across the U.S. Attendees will have their choice of breakout sessions to attend, with sessions addressing key topics in first responder health, safety, recruitment, and retention. The event will also feature keynote speakers, general sessions, networking events, and a vendor expo.

R&R Coffee Talk With the Doc
2023-06-23 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Coming to you live from the NVFC Training Summit, join Dr. Candice McDonald, Chief Joel Cerny, and Chief Doug Cline as they brew up ideas for onboarding. Register.

Webinar: Fire Service Legislation - Congressional and Regulatory Updates
2023-07-12 14:00 - 15:00
We are now over halfway through the first session of the 118th Congress and there has been significant movement on some of the NVFC’s legislative priorities, including reauthorization and funding for the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG), Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grants (SAFER), and U.S. Fire Administration (USFA). The NVFC has also voiced support for a number of other policy initiatives that would address critical issues facing the fire service, such as the expansion of the Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program to cover cancer and improve firefighter mental and physical wellbeing. This webinar, presented by NVFC chief of legislative and regulatory affairs Ryan Woodward, will provide an update on fire service legislation and what you as an NVFC member can do to help continue the progress that has been made.

Roundtable Talk: Roadway Survival — What Your Department Can Do to Keep Everyone Safe
2023-07-20 14:00 - 15:00
Every year, first responders and their family members are impacted by the aftermath of difficult calls. Departments spend time and effort to ensure that members return home safely after working to protect the public from imminent danger. A very important variable in keeping everyone safe is roadway safety. Taking the necessary steps during every call to ensure that the risks and hazards are reduced requires diligence and training on a regular basis. Join the NVFC and a panel of subject matter experts during this Roundtable Talk to learn more about how proper traffic incident management training at your department can help save the lives of emergency personnel and the public. Join on Facebook or register on Zoom.

Webinar: Breaking Bad - Overcoming Bad Habits and Generational Gaps in Recruitment and Retention
2023-07-26 14:00 - 15:00
Recruitment and retention are two of the most pressing challenges facing many volunteer fire and EMS departments. This webinar, presented by Colby Cagle, will identify bad habits developed in today’s volunteer fire service that can impact recruitment and retention, debunk some common generational myths, and share takeaways and pro tips that you can apply in your local department. It will also explore resources to help improve local volunteer recruitment and retention.

This webinar is sponsored by ESO.

Hazmat PIT Crew Train-the-Trainer
2023-07-29 - 2023-07-30 | Mercerville Fire House, 2711 Nottingham Way, Mercerville, NJ, 08619, United States
The following courses will be offered:

Teaching Hazmat Basics
Teaching Cargo Tank Awareness
Instructor Training for Flammable Gases

LSFA 118th Annual Conference
2023-08-01 - 2023-08-05 | Crown Plaza Executive Center, 4728 Constitution Ave, 70808, LA, 70808, United States

Webinar: Mastering De-Escalation, Part 2 — Advanced Techniques for Firefighters
2023-08-02 14:00 - 15:00
This empowering, highly anticipated sequel builds upon Part 1 and focuses on two essential tools: Emotional Labeling and the Pause Trifecta. Led by Kerry Mensior, a 30-year law enforcement veteran and executive director of IDEA (International De-Escalation Association), this session delves into the precise application of these techniques. Discover how to avoid common pitfalls, harness de-escalation effectively, and learn the intricacies of the innovative Pause Trifecta. Kerry Mensior’s extensive background as a first responder, including years as a firefighter and emergency medical technician, brings unmatched expertise to this invaluable training. Enhance your de-escalation skills, mitigate negative reactions, and contribute to a safer community. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a renowned expert in the field. Register.

FASNY Annual Convention
2023-08-09 - 2023-08-12 | Niagra Falls, NY, Niagra Falls, NY, United States

South Atlantic FIRE RESCUE Expo
2023-08-09 - 2023-08-12 | Raleigh Convention Center, 500 S Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Come visit the NVFC at booth #308!

Fire-Rescue International
2023-08-16 - 2023-08-18 | Kansas City Convention Center, 301 W 13th St., Suite 100, Kansas City, MO, 64105, United States
Visit the NVFC at booth #1827.

Roundtable Talk: The Use of Social Media as a Volunteer Recruitment and Retention Tool
2023-08-16 15:00 - 16:00
Recruitment and retention are ongoing challenges for many fire and EMS departments around the country. Departments are often in search of tips and easy-to-access tools that are effective and can improve both their staffing levels and culture overall. Has your department considered how social media can act as a tool for recruiting and retaining members? Join NVFC’s deputy CEO, Candice McDonald, as she facilitates this Roundtable Talk with panelists Paul Acosta, Walter Campbell, and Ryan Daughton. Learn tips and tools on how you can use social media platforms to help spread the word about your need for volunteers and keep your current community engaged in all the happenings at your department! Register on Zoom or watch live on Facebook.

Hazmat PIT Crew Train-the-Trainer
2023-08-26 - 2023-08-27 | Pontotoc Community Center, 112 E. Stateline Rd, Fulton, KY, 42041, United States
The following courses will be offered:

Teaching Hazmat Basics
Teaching Cargo Tank Awareness – MC 306 & DOT 406
Risk-Based Hazmat Training

Webinar: Distracted Driving -- Personal and Professional Considerations
2023-08-30 14:00 - 15:00
Distracted driving persists at epidemic levels despite the efforts of many national campaigns. Why haven’t we been able to significantly change driving behaviors? Perhaps it’s because we haven’t given drivers the right reasons to change. Responders are in peril every time they go to a crash scene because of distracted drivers. It is incumbent on responders to not wait for others to reduce distracted driving, but to take action now to reduce distracted driving crashes. Fire departments across the country have made distracted driving education for K-12 part of their community risk reduction plans. This webinar, presented by Joel Feldman, will walk through new research-based approaches that have been proven effective in changing attitudes and driving behaviors, and how you can do the same with tested materials. Register.

DVFA Conference
2023-09-12 - 2023-09-15 | Chase Center, 815 Justison Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801, United States

Webinar: Engineering the Future of Fire Culture - Sponsored by IDEX
2023-09-13 14:00 - 15:00
Volunteer fire departments across the country are facing staffing, environmental, and cultural shifts. This means embracing change is more important than ever to ensure successful departments well into the future. This free webinar on September 13 at 2pm ET, presented by Jason Cerrano and Eric Skinner, will walk through how to identify change, gain perspective, improve curiosity and flexibility, and plan your personal growth. By following these simple steps, fire service members can excel at setting and achieving goals for both themselves and the department. Register.

This webinar is sponsored by IDEX.

MSFDA Conference
2023-09-15 - 2023-09-16 | Breezy Point Resort, 9252 Breezy Point Drive, Breezy Point, MN, 56472, United States
The NVFC’s GA Director, David Bullard, will present “Leadership Challenges in Today’s Volunteer Emergency Service Organizations” on June 15 at 1pm.

Old Forge Drill School
2023-09-15 | Old Forge Fire Department, Old Forge, NY, United States
The NVFC will provide an Incident Safety Officer training.

NVFC Fall Board Meeting
2023-09-20 - 2023-09-22 | The Otesaga Resort Hotel, 60 Lake Street, Cooperstown, NY, 13326, United States
Annual fall meeting of the NVFC board of directors.

R&R Coffee Talk with the Doc: Using Artificial Intelligence for R&R
2023-09-21 20:00 - 20:30
Join NVFC deputy CEO Dr. Candice McDonald and Recruitment & Retention Committee chair Joel Cerny for an interactive 30-minute conversation on how to use free AI tools for recruitment and retention. Register.

This Coffee Talk is sponsored by Fire Department Coffee.

First Responder Virginia
2023-09-23 | Hampton Roads Convention Center, 1610 Coliseum Drive, Hampton, VA, 23666, United States

Firehouse Expo
2023-09-25 - 2023-09-29 | Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 North High Street, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Visit the NVFC at booth #440.
The NVFC’s deputy CEO, Dr. Candice McDonald, will present “CPR for the Volunteer Fire Service” along with Jack Smith, chief of the Ohio Fire Academy, on September 27 at 11am.

Hazmat PIT Crew Train-the-Trainer
2023-09-30 - 2023-10-01 | Pearisburg Fire Department, 720 Mountain Lake Ave, Pearisburg, VA, 24134, United States
The following courses will be offered:

Tools in Hazmat Training
Teaching Basic Decon
Teaching Cargo Tank Awareness
Instructor Training on Placards, Labels, and Markings

Roundtable Talk: Fire Prevention Week — Cooking up a Plan for Your Department
2023-10-04 14:00 - 15:00
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 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. More information about FPW can be found at www.nfpa.org/fpw.
Panelists include Andrea Vastis (National Fire Protection Association), Bruce Bouch (U.S. Fire Administration), and Josh Fullbright (National Fire Academy instructor, community risk reduction (CRR) subject matter expert, and chief of CRR for the South Carolina State Fire Marshal’s Office).
Register on Zoom or watch live on Facebook.

This Roundtable Talk is sponsored by First Alert.

Webinar: Lithium-Ion Batteries & Energy Storage Systems Series, Part 3 — A Risk-Based Approach
2023-10-05 14:00 - 15:00
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 risk-based approach to ESS technology incidents. Attendees will also learn how to start their planning process, conduct response area risk assessments, develop training programs and incident action plans, network with community and key stakeholders, and understand the hazards involved. Register.
This webinar will be recorded and available afterward here.

Hazmat PIT Crew Train-the-Trainer
2023-10-07 - 2023-10-08 | Potosi Fire House 1, 313 E Jefferson St., Potosi, MO, 63664, United States
The following courses will be offered:

Instructor Training for Flammable Gases
Instructor Training for Chlorine
Instructor Training for Methanol
Instructor Training for Flammable Liquids

Litchfield County Regional Fire School
2023-10-21 | Litchfield County Regional Fire School, 606 Burr Mountain Road, Torrington, CT, 06790, United States

Hazmat PIT Crew Train-the-Trainer
2023-10-21 - 2023-10-22 | Mahoning County EMA, 700 Industrial Rd, Youngstown, OH, 44509, United States
The following courses will be offered:

Scenario Based Hazmat Training
Instructor for Placards, Labels, and Markings
Instructor Training for Ammonia
