• In-Person – Teaching Cargo Tank Awareness

    Edinburg Central Fire Station 212 W McIntyre St, Edinburg, TX, United States

    This course focuses on cargo tank regulations and standards, including NFPA 470 and 49 CFR regulations as they relate to cargo tanks, especially the MC-306/DOT-306. Attendees will learn how to teach others about the various types of bulk cargo tanks used in the transport and handling of hazardous materials. They will walk away with an

  • In-Person – Instructor Training for Methanol

    Edinburg Central Fire Station 212 W McIntyre St, Edinburg, TX, United States

    This course focuses on the specific techniques and knowledge required to teach others about methanol hazmat response. After completing the course, attendees will be able to relate the specific regional applications of the product and key response considerations; describe specific chemical properties of the product to their students; and transfer key strategies and tactics to

  • In-Person – Teaching Hazmat on a Budget

    Edinburg Central Fire Station 212 W McIntyre St, Edinburg, TX, United States

    Teaching hazmat to your responders doesn’t have to be a costly undertaking. In this course, attendees will learn how to identify the key components of a hazmat training budget, including direct/indirect cost planning and using a risk-based needs assessment, and then determine how to align goals with their budget. In addition, attendees will learn how

  • In-Person – Instructor Training on Flammable Gases

    Edinburg Central Fire Station 212 W McIntyre St, Edinburg, TX, United States

    This course focuses on the specific techniques and knowledge required to teach others about flammable gases hazmat response. After completing the course, attendees will be able to relate the specific regional applications of the product and key response considerations; describe specific chemical properties of the product to their students; and transfer key strategies and tactics

  • Roundtable Talk – Educate Your Community on Wildfire Community Preparedness Day

    Wildfire Community Preparedness Day (WCPD) is a campaign that encourages people and organizations everywhere to come together on a single day to take action to raise awareness and reduce wildfire risks. The theme for this year's WCPD, taking place on Saturday, May 3, is Defending the Home Ignition Zone (HIZ). Join this NVFC Roundtable Talk

    Free
  • In-Person – Essentials of Volunteer Retention & Recruitment

    Price LeBlanc PACE Center 2824 St Anthony Ave, Gonzales, LA, United States

    Many 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

  • In-Person – Teaching Hazmat Basics

    Poplar Middle School 411 D Street, West Poplar, MT, United States

    This 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

    Free
  • In-Person – Teaching Basic Decon

    Poplar Middle School 411 D Street, West Poplar, MT, United States

    This course focuses on first responder safety by reviewing basic decontamination (decon) techniques. Attendees will learn the differences between the various levels of decontamination as well as alternate means of

    Free