R&R Coffee Talk – Mentoring
Join Dr. Candice McDonald and Chief Joel Cerny, along with guest Dave Lewis, for an interactive discussion on mentoring in the fire service. This 30-minute session will include audience Q&A.
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In-Person – Leadership for the Fire and Emergency Services & Incident Safety Officer Training
Clinton Township Volunteer Fire Department 837 N. State Route 101, Tiffin, OH, United StatesLeadership for the Fire and Emergency Services: Quality leadership is essential for the fire and emergency services to accomplish the mission, improve member satisfaction, and best serve the community. This course examines leadership styles, qualities, ethics, and
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In-Person – Surviving the Job – Cancer in the Fire Service & Incident Safety Officer Training
Newton Fire/Rescue 8D Merrimac Rd, Newton, NH, United StatesSurviving the Job: Cancer in the Fire Service - Cancer is a serious threat facing today’s fire service, but there are easy and low-cost ways you can lower your risks. These include the 11 best practices for firefighter cancer prevention as outlined in the Lavender Ribbon Report. This course will explain how to incorporate these
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Roundtable Talk – Strengthening Volunteer Recruitment & Retention Through Effective Social Media
Social media is a powerful tool for connecting with your community and showcasing the value of volunteer service. This roundtable talk will explore strategies for using platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn to enhance recruitment and retention efforts. Participants will learn how to highlight their department’s culture, share compelling stories, engage prospective volunteers, and build
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In-Person – Essentials of Volunteer Retention & Recruitment
Holthus Convention Center 3130 Holen Ave, York, NE, United StatesMany fire and EMS departments across the nation are struggling to find new volunteer members and retain their current members. This session discusses the challenges of recruiting volunteers, presents valuable research collected as part of the NVFC’s Make Me A Firefighter campaign, and offers ideas to help overcome recruiting challenges. Potential retention solutions and the
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In-Person – EV/AFV Incident Management: Safety and Response Techniques
Rosalie Fire Dept 16191 Hwy 71, Pisgah, AL, United StatesAs the number of electric vehicles on the roadways increases, it is important for first responders to understand how a response involving these types of vehicles is different than those with an internal combustion engine. This awareness and fundamentals course will introduce first responders to hybrid and electric vehicles, share data and resources, and equip
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In-Person – Volunteer Fire Service Culture: Essential Strategies for Success
Wyoming County Fire Training Center 3651 Wethersfield Road, Warsaw, NY, United StatesVolunteer Fire Service Culture: Essential Strategies for Success: The NVFC published the textbook Volunteer Fire Service Culture – Essential Strategies for Success as a guide to fire service leaders who
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In-Person – Leadership for the Fire and Emergency Services
Wyoming County Fire Training Center 3651 Wethersfield Road, Warsaw, NY, United StatesLeadership for the Fire and Emergency Services: Quality leadership is essential for the fire and emergency services to accomplish the mission, improve member satisfaction, and best serve the community. This
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In-Person – Teaching Hazmat Basics
Lanesborough Fire Department 180 S Main Street, Lanesborough, MA, United StatesThis course covers the foundations of teaching hazmat response and safety. Attendees will learn how to connect their hazmat training to the risks faced by the student audience. They will
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NVFC Training Summit
Renaissance Arlington Capital View 2800 South Potomac Ave., Arlington, VA, United StatesThe NVFC’s annual conference, the NVFC Training Summit, focuses on volunteer responder health, safety, recruitment, retention, and leadership. Participate in valuable classroom training and share ideas and best practices with
