NVFC 2026 Membership Meeting
NVFC members are invited to the annual membership meeting, taking place via Zoom. This meeting is open to all state, individual, and corporate members of the NVFC. Attendees will hear
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Webinar – Smarter, Not Harder: Using AI to Support Volunteer Responder Recruitment & Retention
Artificial intelligence (AI) can be a practical and accessible tool for volunteer fire and EMS departments without being complicated, expensive, or replacing the people at the heart of the fire
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In-Person – Scenario Based Hazmat Training
Citizens Fire Company 245 Citizens Way, Charles Town, WV, United StatesThis course focuses on the different types and scopes of scenarios that can be used in hazmat training. Attendees will learn the various student learning styles and how to use
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In-Person – Teaching Basic Decon
Citizens Fire Company 245 Citizens Way, Charles Town, WV, United StatesThis 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 decontamination and how to set up a one-hour drill/exercise in their jurisdiction. Keeping the focus on safety, attendees will discuss how to utilize a safety
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Webinar – NIOSH Report Review: Improving Volunteer Firefighter Safety in Privately Owned Vehicles
On July 15, 2025, a volunteer firefighter died and another was injured as the result of a crash while responding in a privately owned vehicle. The incident was investigated by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program (FFFIPP) so that the fire service can learn from
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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
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Webinar – Building Stronger Fire Service Teams: Leadership Lessons from Home and Abroad
Effective team dynamics and leadership are critical to firefighter safety and operational success. This webinar explores how research-based teamwork principles and real-world experience – both in the U.S. and internationally
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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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