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SUMMARY:Roundtable Talk – Think Smaller\, Win Bigger: Crafting Winning Grant Narratives
DESCRIPTION:Finding funding opportunities is only half the battle – telling your department’s story in a way that resonates with reviewers is what turns an application into an award. In this Roundtable Talk\, a panel of experts will shift the focus beyond federal grants to the smaller\, private funding opportunities that are often overlooked. Panelists will share real success stories\, practical tips for writing a compelling narrative\, and how to make the most of the grant resources and guidance available through your NVFC membership. This Roundtable Talk is sponsored by Responder Max.  \nPresenters: Breanna Adams\, Walter Campbell (Moderator)\, Dave Lewis\, Kait Meeker \nRegister
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/roundtable-talk-think-smaller-win-bigger-crafting-winning-grant-narratives/
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Supporting Behavioral Health Through the Holidays: Resilience in the Fire and Emergency Services
DESCRIPTION:The holidays can be a difficult time for first responders\, often bringing strained relationships\, added stress\, and emotional weight. Join the NVFC for a webinar on behavioral health during the holiday season\, covering moral injury\, depression\, and the toll the season can take on relationships\, along with practical strategies to stay healthy and resilient. \nPresenter: Jeff Dill \nRegister
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/webinar-supporting-behavioral-health-through-the-holidays-resilience-in-the-fire-and-emergency-services/
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SUMMARY:In-Person - EV/AFV Incident Management: Safety and Response Techniques
DESCRIPTION:As 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 first responders with the knowledge and tools to respond more safely when a hybrid or electric vehicle is involved in an incident. This training will require space outside for a hands-on component with an electric vehicle. \nInstructor: Brian Focht
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/in-person-ev-afv-incident-management-safety-and-response-techniques-23/
LOCATION:Cheesequake Volunteer Fire Company\, 113 Route 34\, Matawan\, NJ\, 07747\, United States
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SUMMARY:In-Person - Essentials of Volunteer Retention and Recruitment and Building a Healthy and High-Performing Fire Department
DESCRIPTION:Essentials of Volunteer Retention and Recruitment (2 hrs) \nMany 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 importance of leadership will also be covered. \nBuilding a Healthy and High-Performing Fire Department (3 hrs) \nThis course from the National Volunteer Fire Council and the American Psychological Association’s Center for Organizational Excellence is designed to empower fire department leadership to promote and support healthy\, high-performing fire/EMS departments. Based on the framework from the Psychologically Healthy Fire Departments initiative\, this course focuses on six key practices – member involvement\, health and safety\, member growth and development\, work-life-volunteer balance\, member recognition\, and effective communication – to facilitate member well-being and department functioning. \nInstructor: Dave Lewis
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/in-person-essentials-of-volunteer-retention-and-recruitment-and-building-a-healthy-and-high-performing-fire-department/
LOCATION:Marion Community Fire Department\, 116 East Main Street\, Marion\,\, MI\, 49665\, United States
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SUMMARY:In-Person – Essentials of Volunteer Retention and Recruitment & Building a Healthy and High-Performing Fire Department
DESCRIPTION:Essentials of Volunteer Retention and Recruitment \nMany 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 importance of leadership will also be covered. \nBuilding a Healthy and High-Performing Fire Department \nThis course from the National Volunteer Fire Council and the American Psychological Association’s Center for Organizational Excellence is designed to empower fire department leadership to promote and support healthy\, high performing fire/EMS departments. Based on the framework from the Psychologically Healthy Fire Departments initiative\, this course focuses on six key practices – member involvement\, health and safety\, member growth and development\, work-life-volunteer balance\, member recognition\, and effective communication – to facilitate member well-being and department functioning. \nInstructor: Dave Lewis
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/in-person-essentials-of-volunteer-retention-and-recruitment-building-a-healthy-and-high-performing-fire-department/
LOCATION:Eastern CT State University – Library\, 83 Windham Street\, Willimantic\,\, CT\, 06226\, United States
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