• In-Person – Building a Healthy and High-Performing Fire Department

    West Valley Fire Training Center 10000 Zier Rd, Yakima, WA, United States

    This 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

  • In-Person – Incident Safety Officer Training Series

    Stockton Fire Department 7252 6th Street, Custer, WI, United States

    The NVFC’s Incident Safety Officer (ISO) training will give students an overview of the role of an ISO and cover communications and safety, as well as the practical application of this information. Please note, this is not an ISO certification program. Instructor: Brian Focht

  • NVFC Member Info Session: First Responder Helpline, Portal, and Resources

    You may be aware that the NVFC First Responder Helpline is available for assistance with a variety of work-life stresses. But do you know all the services that are available to you and your household family? Or that the corresponding MyBHS portal and app are filled with resources to support the health of you and

  • In-Person – Building a Healthy and High-Performing Fire Department

    Maynard Fire Station 9500 Maynard Drive, Marcy, NY, United States

    This 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

    Free
  • Webinar – Beyond the Hydrant: The Untapped Urgency of Pipeline Emergency Response Training

    Pipelines run through thousands of U.S. communities, yet many volunteer fire departments are not adequately trained on how to respond should a pipeline incident occur. Join the NVFC for this webinar to learn the critical reasons why comprehensive pipeline emergency response training is essential for every responder. We'll explore the unique risks and challenges associated

    Free
  • In-Person – Essentials of Volunteer Retention and Recruitment and Volunteer Fire Service Culture: Essential Strategies for Success

    Shenango Area Fire District - Station 1 2424 E Washington St, New Castle, PA, United States

    Essentials of Volunteer Retention & Recruitment - 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 research collected as part of the NVFC’s Make Me A Firefighter campaign, and offers ideas to help overcome

    Free
  • In-Person – EV/AFV Incident Management: Safety and Response Techniques

    South Windsor Fire Department - Company 1 (HQ) 1175 Ellington Rd, South Windsor, CT, United States

    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

    Free
  • In-Person – Leadership for the Fire and Emergency Services

    Socorro Convention Center 1220 W Highway 60, Socorro, NM, United States

    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