• Optimizing Your Department’s Application for AFG and SAFER Grant Funding

    The application periods for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant programs are expected to open this fall. To help departments get ready, the NVFC is hosting a Facebook Live discussion on tips and best practices for a successful grant application. Join NVFC chief of legislative

    Free
  • Webinar: Firefighter Wellness: How to Outfit for Injury Prevention with Brooks Running

    The team at Brooks Running is passionate about keeping their athletes safe, active, and Run Happy. In this webinar, Chris Collier and Tatiana Medina from Brooks will use the research, knowledge, and science that is put into creating their shoes and apparel to provide information that can help firefighters and EMS providers perform at their

    Free
  • What It’s Like – An Informational Session on Joining a Volunteer Fire Department

    This information session is designed for members of the public who are considering volunteering with their local fire department. Attendees will learn about requirements and expectations, a “day in the life,” different types of volunteer roles, how to handle the work-life-volunteer balance, and benefits of volunteering. Share this webinar with prospective volunteers who want to

  • Webinar – Effective Public Education: Connecting with your Community

    Your fire department is in an excellent position to increase community awareness and provide age-appropriate education about preventing home fires and addressing other life safety issues. At the same time, it’s essential to build rapport with the local news media to incorporate fire and life safety messaging into relevant news stories. This webinar, presented by

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  • Firehouse Expo

    Greater Columbus Convention Center 400 North High Street, Columbus, OH, United States

    Visit the NVFC at booth #932 and attend the NVFC course "Creating a Psychologically Healthy Fire Department" on September 18 at 8am, taught by David Ballard.

  • NVFC Recruitment & Retention Experience

    Hyatt Regency Cleveland at the Arcade 420 Superior Avenue East, Cleveland, OH, United States

    The NVFC R&R Experience is a new interactive education and networking conference that will bring together fire and EMS personnel from across the country to participate in valuable classroom training

  • NVFC Fall Meeting

    Snow King Resort 400 E Snow King Avenue, Jackson, WY, United States

    Annual fall meeting of the NVFC board of directors.