R&R Coffee Talk – Mentoring
Join Dr. Candice McDonald and Chief Joel Cerny, along with guests Doug Cline and Dave Lewis, for an interactive discussion on mentoring in the fire service. This 30-minute session will include audience Q&A.
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In-Person – Leadership for the Fire and Emergency Services & Incident Safety Officer Training
Clinton Township Volunteer Fire Department 837 N. State Route 101, Tiffin, OH, United StatesLeadership for the Fire and Emergency Services: 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 best practices to help your department function at a high level and avoid fire and emergency services leadership pitfalls. Retention research will also be discussed
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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 reports on the NVFC’s business and financial operations. State member representatives may vote on matters raised at the meeting. Register.
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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 service. This NVFC webinar presented by Daniel Chapek will explore how volunteer departments can use simple, easy-to-adopt AI tools to support recruitment, retention, and member
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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 scenarios to bridge gaps in learning retention. The course will cover the concept of all hazards planning and how to engage key response stakeholders in
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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
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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,
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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
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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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