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SUMMARY:South Atlantic Fire Rescue Expo
DESCRIPTION:Come visit the NVFC at booth #308!
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/south-atlantic-fire-rescue-expo/
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SUMMARY:Webinar – Lithium-Ion Batteries: What Firefighters Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:Join the NVFC and presenter Tom Miller for this webinar on the emergence and prevalence of lithium-ion batteries and implications for emergency responders. The use of lithium-ion batteries is increasing\, from small and hand-held devices and tool applications to recreational devices and vehicle applications. This webinar will take a closer look at the risks associated with these types of batteries and address effective tactics for emergency response.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/webinar-lithium-ion-batteries-what-firefighters-need-to-know/
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SUMMARY:Live Discussion - Wildfires: Preparing Yourself\, Your Department\, and Your Community
DESCRIPTION:As wildfires increase in severity and frequency\, it’s important that your department and community are prepared. Join the NVFC and subject matter experts on July 20 at 2pm ET for a live discussion on this topic. The conversation will focus on safety during wildfires along highways\, how to better prepare communities before wildfire strikes\, and health and safety considerations for emergency responders during wildfires. The discussion will be streamed to the NVFC’s Facebook page. Can’t join on Facebook? Watch on Zoom instead: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_v91scIaYSNC7vldpzbsB7A
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/live-discussion-wildfires-preparing-yourself-your-department-and-your-community/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220627T130000
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UID:15032-1656334800-1656338400@www.nvfc.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Hosting COVID-19 Testing
DESCRIPTION:Your fire department can join the Nationwide COVID-19 Testing Program by becoming a community testing site. Color Health has partnered with the CDC to make testing more accessible in communities. In this webinar you will learn how your department can participate\, the financial benefits of the program\, onboarding and site support information\, and any questions you might have. Register here.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/webinar-hosting-covid-19-testing/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220626
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UID:14031-1656028800-1656201599@www.nvfc.org
SUMMARY:NVFC Health & Safety Training Summit
DESCRIPTION:This event provides an opportunity to participate in valuable classroom training and share ideas and best practices with emergency responders from across the U.S. Travel stipends are available to help more responders attend.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/nvfc-health-safety-training-summit/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites Lake Buena Vista Resort\, 8100 Lake St.\, Orlando\, FL\, 32836\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220618
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220624
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SUMMARY:2022 Maryland State Firemen's Association Annual Convention & Conference
DESCRIPTION:Each June\, the Maryland State Firemen’s Association gathers for its annual Convention and Conference to conduct the business of the association and to provide insightful training and educational sessions for its membership. Come visit the NVFC at booth #103! Additionally\, the NVFC will be offering the following courses at the conference: \nImplementing a Training Program\nJune 19 from 8-10am ET\nLeadership for Fire and EMS Services\nJune 20 from 3:15-5:15pm ET\nVolunteer Fire Service Culture\nJune 21 from 8am-12pm ET
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/2022-maryland-state-firemens-association-annual-convention-conference/
LOCATION:Rowland E. Powell Convention Center\, 4001 Coastal Highway\, Ocean City\, MD\, 21842\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T140000
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SUMMARY:Live Discussion - Safety Stand Down: The Importance of Situational Awareness
DESCRIPTION:Safety Stand Down is June 19-25\, and this year’s theme is “Situational Awareness: The Foundation for Good Decision Making.” Situational awareness is critical during response operations as it can help emergency responders to solve problems\, prevent bad outcomes\, and make better decisions in high-stress environments. To prepare for Safety Stand Down\, join the NVFC and subject matter experts on June 15 at 2pm ET for a live discussion that will focus on situational awareness during EMS calls\, wildland incidents\, and roadway response. The discussion will be streamed to the NVFC’s Facebook page and on Zoom.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/live-discussion-safety-stand-down-the-importance-of-situational-awareness/
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SUMMARY:International Hazardous Materials Response Teams Conference
DESCRIPTION:Visit the NVFC at booth #617! Also\, attend the NVFC’s course “Pipeline Response PREP: Achieving Organizational Readiness for Pipeline Emergencies” on June 10 at 2:15pm ET. Learn more here.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/international-hazardous-materials-response-teams-conference-3/
LOCATION:Hilton Baltimore\, 401 W Pratt Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T140000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Social Media in the Fire Service: Benefits and Considerations
DESCRIPTION:Over the last few decades\, the world has adopted new methods of communication through the use of technology. Many industries have utilized social media to amplify their messaging and marketing\, and the fire and emergency services can reap these same benefits. Yet many small and mid-sized departments don’t leverage social media to its fullest potential. Join the NVFC and subject matter experts for a panel discussion on the benefits social media can have for emergency service departments\, the organizational framework for building a department’s social media presence\, and legal implications and considerations to protect the department from unanticipated consequences. Whether you are a social media novice or are looking to grow your department’s existing social media program\, learn key takeaways you can utilize to build and strengthen your department’s communications with the public.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/webinar-social-media-in-the-fire-service-benefits-and-considerations/
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Voices Live: Face-to-Face Virtual Connections
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re struggling to find new members\, keep the ones you have\, or are eager to share success stories about recruitment and retention\, this conversation is for you! Discover fresh new ways to address recruitment and retention challenges during Volunteer Voices Live. The goal of this interactive session will be for you to come away with at least one new recruitment or retention strategy to implement in your department. This discussion will take place on May 25 at 5pm ET and will not be recorded. Notes on the strategies you develop will be shared in Volunteer Voices after the session.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/volunteer-voices-live-face-to-face-virtual-connections-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220518T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220518T150000
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UID:14726-1652882400-1652886000@www.nvfc.org
SUMMARY:Live Discussion - Traumatic Events: Building Resiliency and Support Systems in the Emergency Services
DESCRIPTION:Routine exposure to traumatic events can have long-lasting consequences on the wellbeing of emergency responders. Building resiliency and support systems into the department culture can help to mitigate these impacts and better assist responders in need. Join Richard Brown\, NVFC director from California; Ali Rothrock\, CEO and lead instructor of On the Job and Off; Hersch Wilson\, author\, speaker\, and consultant; and Jared Meeker\, former fire chief at the Lake Shore Fire Department (Rochester\, NY) and 30 plus-year fire service veteran\, for a live discussion on May 18 at 2pm ET on ways to integrate resiliency and support systems into your department. The discussion will be broadcast on Facebook and Zoom.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/facebook-live-traumatic-events-building-resiliency-and-support-system-in-the-emergency-services/
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220504T120000
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UID:14672-1651662000-1651665600@www.nvfc.org
SUMMARY:Live Discussion - International Firefighters’ Day: Cooperation and Connection Across Borders
DESCRIPTION:International Firefighters’ Day\, observed annually on May 4\, is a time to celebrate the fire and emergency services worldwide and recognize what binds us together. Despite our differences\, we all share a passion for protecting and serving our communities. Recent events prove just how important international cooperation and understanding are\, and this is also true for the fire service. Join NVFC director from Colorado Paul Acosta and representatives from fire service organizations from six continents on May 4 at 11am ET for a live discussion on what connects us and how we can learn from each other. The discussion will be broadcast to the NVFC’s Facebook page and on Zoom.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/international-firefighters-day-cooperation-and-connection-across-borders/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220502T140000
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CREATED:20220323T172305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220331T140330Z
UID:14645-1651500000-1651503600@www.nvfc.org
SUMMARY:Webinar - Arson Awareness in Homeless Communities: Engagement – Education - Outreach
DESCRIPTION:Arson Awareness Week is May 1-7\, and this year’s theme focuses on arson in homeless communities. In response to the increasing challenges and firefighter risk presented by vacant structures fires in areas with homeless populations\, the Indianapolis Fire Investigation Section has partnered with various community stakeholders to help mitigate this growing and critical issue. In this presentation hosted by the NVFC and U.S. Fire Administration\, learn about this program’s successes and failures\, including strategies that have been implemented to combat the issue of vacant residence fires\, the difficulties in effectively prosecuting these cases\, the complex nature of the growing homeless problem\, and how to identify resources and develop fire prevention programs within the homeless community.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/webinar-arson-awareness-in-homeless-communities-engagement-education-outreach/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220501
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UID:14070-1650844800-1651363199@www.nvfc.org
SUMMARY:FDIC
DESCRIPTION:Come visit the NVFC at booth #13073!
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/fdic-4/
LOCATION:Indiana Convention Center & Lucas Oil Stadium\, 100 South Capitol Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46225\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220419T160000
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UID:14651-1650384000-1650387600@www.nvfc.org
SUMMARY:Facebook Live: Navigating Generational Differences in the Volunteer Fire Service
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer emergency responders come from a variety of generations. Unfortunately\, generational differences can lead to misunderstandings and affect volunteer recruitment and retention. Join Scott Wilbur\, fire chief at the Bronson (MI) Fire Department; Jason Decremer\, PhD\, a member of the Connecticut West Incident Management Team in the Planning and Operations Section; Dr. Candice McDonald\, director with the Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen’s Association and founder of Success Up Life; and Walter Campbell\, recruitment & retention strategist at First Arriving\, for a discussion on generational differences\, what can be done to encourage cooperation\, and how this can positively impact recruitment and retention. This discussion will be broadcast to the NVFC’s Facebook page on April 19 at 4pm ET. Can’t join on Facebook? Watch on Zoom instead: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SCKqP5XtSaOs1u_v_NaAew
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/facebook-live-navigating-generational-differences-in-the-volunteer-fire-service/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T061213
CREATED:20220201T180815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T141920Z
UID:14360-1649944800-1649948400@www.nvfc.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Volunteering to Train Firefighters and EMTs in Developing Nations
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will provide an overview of the unique challenges facing first responders in developing nations\, opportunities available to volunteer to train these responders\, and how training focused on utilizing locally available resources can help to improve the fire service both abroad and at home.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/webinar-volunteering-to-train-firefighters-and-emts-in-developing-nations/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220413T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220413T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T061213
CREATED:20220329T132517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T140737Z
UID:14650-1649858400-1649862000@www.nvfc.org
SUMMARY:Facebook Live: Funding Fire/EMS Department Needs through Rising Costs
DESCRIPTION:Inflation and the high price of fuel are affecting us all\, and volunteer fire and EMS departments are no exception. With many departments already operating on tight budgets and facing pandemic-related financial strain\, solutions are urgently needed. Join David Lewis\, NVFC director from Maryland; David Denniston\, director of risk management at McNeil & Co.; and Dana Clift\, chief at the Lone Oak Volunteer Fire Department (Signal Mountain\, TN) for a discussion on the implications of inflation on volunteer departments and what you can do to mitigate the effects. This discussion will be broadcast to the NVFC’s Facebook page on April 13 at 2pm ET. Can’t join on Facebook? Watch on Zoom instead: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DekW1SOrT1CFqZ_v0zu8uw
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/funding-fire-ems-department-needs-through-rising-costs/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220410
DTSTAMP:20260428T061213
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UID:10570-1649289600-1649548799@www.nvfc.org
SUMMARY:NVFC Spring Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Annual spring meeting of the NVFC board of directors\, state fire service association leaders\, government representatives\, and other invited guests to discuss emerging issues\, establish priorities\, take care of Council business\, and work on tasks supporting the volunteer fire\, EMS\, and rescue community.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/nvfc-spring-meeting-5/
LOCATION:Renaissance Arlington Capital View\, 2800 South Potomac Ave.\, Arlington\, VA\, 22202\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220329T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220329T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T061213
CREATED:20220318T140912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220318T140912Z
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SUMMARY:Facebook Live - Electric Vehicles: Implications & Considerations for Emergency Responders
DESCRIPTION:With electric vehicles (EVs) becoming more and more common\, the likelihood that your department will respond to an incident involving EVs increases daily. Join the NVFC and subject matter experts for a Facebook Live discussion on March 29 at 3pm ET for a conversation on EV implications and considerations for emergency responders. Registration is not required and this discussion will be streamed to the NVFC’s Facebook page. Can’t join on Facebook? Watch on Zoom instead: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81008527072
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/facebook-live-electric-vehicles-implications-considerations-for-emergency-responders/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220310T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220310T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T061213
CREATED:20220210T152020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220210T154220Z
UID:14450-1646920800-1646924400@www.nvfc.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Assessment of Liquid Carbon Dioxide as an Enhanced Cleaning Procedure for Turnout Gear
DESCRIPTION:NFPA 1851 washing procedures have shown to have limited efficacy in removing certain contaminants from turnout gear. One new promising technique is the use of liquid CO2 due to its efficacy\, limited effect on material\, & environmentally benign nature. This webinar will discuss the basics of liquid CO2 cleaning\, its efficacy\, & its impact on material durability.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/webinar-assessment-of-liquid-carbon-dioxide-as-an-enhanced-cleaning-procedure-for-turnout-gear/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220302T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220302T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T061213
CREATED:20220125T214322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T141812Z
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SUMMARY:NVFC Annual Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The NVFC’s Annual Membership Meeting is open to all state\, individual\, department\, and corporate members. Attendees will hear reports on the NVFC’s business and financial operations. State member representatives may vote on matters raised at the meeting\, such as the proposed amendments to the Articles of Incorporation.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/nvfc-annual-membership-meeting-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220223T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220223T180000
DTSTAMP:20260428T061213
CREATED:20220201T181027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T142102Z
UID:14361-1645635600-1645639200@www.nvfc.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Voices Live: Face-to-Face Virtual Connections
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow volunteers to discuss strategies for improving everyday communication in the volunteer fire department. The goal of this interactive session is to come away with at least one new communication strategy that you can implement in your department right away.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/volunteer-voices-live-face-to-face-virtual-connections/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T061213
CREATED:20220131T154957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T142000Z
UID:14349-1645106400-1645110000@www.nvfc.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Leading the Sustainable Fire Department Health and Fitness Initiative
DESCRIPTION:This free webinar explores issues that challenge fire service leadership in their quest to offer comprehensive health and fitness programming to its members and offers solutions to these leadership obstacles. Presenter Richard Kline will also provide a roadmap for effective program design\, obtaining support\, and benchmarking success.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/webinar-leading-the-sustainable-fire-department-health-and-fitness-initiative/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220125T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220125T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T061213
CREATED:20211217T183150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T183150Z
UID:14236-1643119200-1643122800@www.nvfc.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Roadway Incident Safety and Survival for Fire and EMS
DESCRIPTION:Struck-by-vehicle incidents continue to be a serious hazard for firefighters and EMS providers. Emergency service operations on roads and highways put personnel at serious risk of being struck by vehicles and injured or killed. Making sure personnel are trained in proper traffic incident management techniques can prevent tragedy. Join the NVFC and presenter Jack Sullivan for this webinar that offers guidance on how to conduct various types of operations on rural roads and highways\, with emphasis on how to protect emergency personnel\, the victims they are responding to assist\, and other motorists in the vicinity of the incident. Strategies and tactics\, new technology\, and apparatus innovations that can help improve incident scene protection will be presented.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/webinar-roadway-incident-safety-and-survival-for-fire-and-ems/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220118T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220118T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T061213
CREATED:20211216T200842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211216T200842Z
UID:14207-1642518000-1642521600@www.nvfc.org
SUMMARY:Facebook Live Discussion - Firefighter Cancer: Actions to Reduce Risks
DESCRIPTION:Cancer has become one of the most dangerous threats to firefighters\, but there steps you can take to reduce risks. Join the NVFC and subject matter experts for a Facebook Live discussion on January 18 at 3pm ET in conjunction with Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month. Panelists will discuss the threat cancer poses\, how firefighters can reduce their cancer risk\, and share personal stories about cancer in the fire service. Can’t join on Facebook? Watch the discussion on Zoom instead: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85420938432
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/facebook-live-discussion-firefighter-cancer-actions-to-reduce-risks/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211209T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211209T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T061213
CREATED:20211115T163751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T163751Z
UID:14078-1639058400-1639062000@www.nvfc.org
SUMMARY:Webinar - Resiliency: Preparing for and Bouncing Back from Difficult Calls
DESCRIPTION:Join the NVFC and presenter Hersch Wilson for this webinar on building resiliency. Learn how firefighters can emotionally prepare for difficult calls and how we can “bounce back” from the bad ones. The webinar is interactive to encourage participants to share their own best practices.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/webinar-resiliency-preparing-for-and-bouncing-back-from-difficult-calls/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211209T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211209T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T061213
CREATED:20211115T163555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T163555Z
UID:14077-1639054800-1639058400@www.nvfc.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Fireground Communications
DESCRIPTION:This free webinar from 3M Scott Fire & Safety Application Engineering Team will discuss the importance of fireground communications\, common barriers to successful communications\, and addressing common communications issues.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/webinar-fireground-communications-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T061213
CREATED:20211115T163411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T163411Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Fireground Communications
DESCRIPTION:This free webinar from 3M Scott Fire & Safety Application Engineering Team will discuss the importance of fireground communications\, common barriers to successful communications\, and addressing common communications issues.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/webinar-fireground-communications/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211201T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211201T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T061213
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Changes to the Assistance to Firefighters Grant
DESCRIPTION:The application period for FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program is open from Nov. 8-Dec. 17. There are important changes with this year’s program that departments need to know about before applying. To help prepare departments to submit an application\, the National Volunteer Fire Council is hosting a webinar to discuss the changes. Come learn what you need to know to help make your department successful in acquiring AFG funding to meet your department’s equipment needs. Presenter David Lewis will review the basic requirements for the AFG grant program\, discuss the data that must be collected prior to applying for a grant project\, and provide an overview of the application review process and how successful applications are considered.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/webinar-changes-to-the-assistance-to-firefighters-grant/
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SUMMARY:Facebook Live Discussion - Winter Fire Safety: Preparing Your Department & Community
DESCRIPTION:Winter is just around the corner\, along with new challenges to public safety. Now is the time to prepare your department and community for the threats fire poses during the winter months. Join us for this Facebook Live discussion on the NVFC’s page: National Volunteer Fire Council. Lt. Michael O. McLeieer\, current president of E.S.C.A.P.E.\, Inc. and past president of the Michigan State Firemen’s Association\, will be joined by Andrea Vastis\, senior director of public education at the National Fire Protection Association and Teresa Neal\, fire program specialist at the U.S. Fire Administration. \nRegistration is not required. The event will be broadcast live on the NVFC’s Facebook page on November 18 at 3pm ET. If you are not able to attend live\, the discussion will be recorded and available to watch at a later time. You can also attend via Zoom using this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83749365670.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/facebook-live-discussion-winter-fire-safety-preparing-your-department-community/
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