Webinar: The Holidays and First Responders – How to Cope With Increased Stress
2019-11-19 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Join Ali Rothrock, CEO of On the Job and Off, for this free webinar as she explains the basics of mental health issues that may impact first responders, why the holidays can be especially difficult for responders and their families, and positive coping skills and resources that can help. Register here.

Wildland Fire Assessment Program Training
2019-12-07 09:00 - 2019-12-08 17:00 (America/New_York) | Kenwood Fire District, 9045 Sonoma Highway (Highway 12), Kenwood, CA, 95452, United States
The Wildland Fire Assessment Program teaches fire service volunteers how to work-side-by-side with homeowners to identify threats around their property that may be susceptible to wildfires. Register by November 16.

Webinar: Volunteer EMS Recruitment
2019-12-11 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
The NVFC is hosting a free webinar on Volunteer EMS Recruitment: Positive Marketing and a Blended Service. Join presenter Jules Scadden for a discussion on how positive marketing and imaging can improve recruitment and retention for volunteer EMS. Attendees will then learn how to successfully blend paid and volunteer personnel to keep morale high and aid in the recruitment of volunteer providers. Register here.

Webinar: Preventing Monetary Theft in Your Fire/EMS Department
2020-01-29 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
In this free NVFC webinar, presenter Dave Denniston of ESIP/McNeil & Co. will review how to keep your organization from becoming the next negative headline at a time when monetary thefts from organizations are becoming more prevalent. He will also highlight simple steps organizations can take to uncover theft and prevent theft from happening. Register now.

Webinar: Practical Solutions for Volunteer Departments for Cancer Risk Reduction
2020-02-13 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
In this free NVFC webinar, Ed Mann, director of training and education for Provident Insurance, will present practical, low-cost ideas and solutions that fire departments can easily implement to limit exposures and reduce cancer risk factors for their personnel. Register here.

Webinar: Surviving the Job - Exposure Documentation
2020-02-18 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
In this free webinar, explore and learn about apps available for exposure documentation that you can implement in your department, as well as the importance of reporting and the new National Firefighter Registry. This is one of a six-part cancer risk reduction webinar series from the IAFC-VCOS and NVFC. Register here.

Webinar: Keep Yourself Protected – A Discussion on Insurance Coverage Options for Firefighters
2020-02-27 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Cancer, accidents, and critical illnesses are very real threats to members of the fire service. In this free NVFC webinar, representatives from ESIP, Provident, and VFIS will provide an engaging panel discussion about your insurance options, both as an individual and as a department, and the benefits of critical illness coverage. Register now.

Webinar: Using Drones in Public Safety
2020-03-12 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Drones are becoming more common and can have a significant impact on public safety. Fire departments can utilize drones to increase efficiency and help protect personnel and the public. In this free webinar, Chief Charles Werner (ret), the director of DRONERESPONDERS, will describe the ways drones can benefit public safety as well as examine case studies. Participants will then take a deep dive into how to implement a drone program, including important considerations and guidelines.

Wildland Fire Assessment Program Training
2020-03-14 09:00 - 2020-03-15 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Mountain Ranch Community Club, 8049 Washington Street, Mountain Ranch, CA, United States
The Wildland Fire Assessment Program teaches fire service volunteers how to work-side-by-side with homeowners to identify threats around their property that may be susceptible to wildfires. Register by March 4. This class is brought to you by the El Rancho Loma Serena Firewise Committee and the Central Calaveras Fire & Rescue Protection District.

NVFC Annual Membership Meeting
2020-03-14 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
This meeting is open to all state, individual, department, and corporate members of the NVFC. Attendees will hear reports on 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. Registration is required to participate.

Webinar: Reset and Recharge: How to Manage Stress in Uncertain Times
2020-03-25 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
The spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has more than just physical health implications. It also creates uncertainty and changes in lifestyle that can have an emotional impact. Firefighters, EMS providers, and rescue workers may be feeling the impact especially hard as they navigate the new realities of responding and maintaining operations during this crisis. Join Jeff Dill, founder of the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance, for this free NVFC webinar to discuss strategies responders can use to manage stress and anxiety and to be there for each other during these uncertain times. Register here.

Facebook Live Q&A: COVID-19's Impact on Volunteer Fire and EMS Departments
2020-03-31 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Join us on Facebook for a live Q&A session on the impact of COVID-19 on volunteer fire and EMS departments, steps firefighters and EMS responders can take to reduce risks, and operational considerations. The NVFC’s Chief of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs, Dave Finger, will be joined by subject matter experts who will provide their insight and answer your questions.

Reset and Recharge: Taking Care of Our Mental Health in Uncertain Times
2020-04-02 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
The spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has more than just physical health implications. It also creates uncertainty and changes in lifestyle that can have an emotional impact. Firefighters, EMS providers, and rescue workers may be feeling the impact especially hard as they navigate the new realities of responding and maintaining operations during this crisis. Join Ali Rothrock, founder of On the Job and Off, for this free NVFC webinar to discuss how being a first responder during a pandemic can impact our mental health.

Webinar: Surviving the Job - Annual Physicals
2020-04-14 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
This free webinar discusses the importance of annual physicals and options available to you and your department. This is one of a six-part cancer risk reduction webinar series from the IAFC-VCOS and NVFC. Register here.

Webinar: How to Protect Your Nonprofit Organization from Financial Fraud
2020-04-22 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Stories of financial fraud are on the rise, but there are steps nonprofit organizations can take to protect themselves. In this free NVFC webinar, Chris Rauch of Vault Consulting will explain why nonprofit organizations may be at risk for fraud, whether from employees or through cyber-attacks and phishing schemes. He will then provide a practical approach to help attendees learn how to safeguard their organization from both internal and external threats of fraud. Register here.

NVFC Spring Meeting
2020-04-30 - 2020-05-02 | VA, United States
Annual spring meeting of the NVFC board of directors. Learn more and register here. UPDATE: The meeting will be held virtually instead of in-person.

Webinar: The Past, Present, and Future of the Fire Service
2020-05-01 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Where is the fire service now and where is it headed? Looking to the past can help us predict the future. Ed Mann, training & education director at Provident and a well-known figure in the fire service, will share his thoughts on where the fire service was in the 1970s when he first became active with the Logan and Undine Fire Companies in Bellefonte, PA. Moving to the present, you will then hear his views on where the volunteer fire service is today and where he thinks the volunteer fire service is going.

Webinar: Why Everyday Health Decisions are Important in Reducing Cancer Risks for Firefighters
2020-05-13 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Improving firefighter health and lessening the risks for critical illness such as cancer takes a multi-pronged approach. While operational considerations such as decon are necessary, research increasingly suggests that personal modifiable risk factors, such as nutrition, fitness, tobacco use, and sleep, are key predictors of injury, loss, and developing cancer. Join the NVFC and Sara Jahnke, PhD, Director of the Center for Fire, Rescue, and EMS Health Research for a discussion current research of these modifiable risk factors and why preventing cancer requires not only individual, but system level changes.

Webinar: Strategies to Increase Behavioral Health Support for Your Fire/EMS Department
2020-05-20 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
The spread of COVID-19 has more than just physical health implications. It also creates uncertainty and changes in lifestyle that can have an emotional impact. Firefighters, EMS providers, and rescue workers may be feeling the impact especially hard as they navigate the new realities of responding and maintaining operations during this crisis. Join Jeff Dill, founder of the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance, for this free NVFC webinar to discuss strategies and resources your department can implement to reduce your first responders’ stress and anxiety and proactively address other behavioral health concerns.

Facebook Live Discussion: Fundraising Ideas for Vol Fire/EMS Departments
2020-06-03 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
The COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing measures have created funding challenges for volunteer fire and EMS departments, especially those that rely on in-person fundraising events. Join the NVFC on June 3 at 7pm ET for a live discussion with panelists Ed Tase, second vice president at the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York, and Dave Denniston, director of risk management at McNeil and Company. They will discuss funding challenges facing volunteer departments and creative fundraising ideas that can be implemented to help bridge funding shortfalls.

Webinar: Personal Protective Equipment Preservation and N95 Respirator Decontamination and Reuse
2020-06-04 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Join the NVFC, Federal Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Fire Administration, and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for this free webinar that will review current research and best practices on preserving and decontaminating personal protective equipment and use of the Battelle Decontamination System to extend the lifespan of N95 respirators.

Webinar: Surviving the Job - Decon Procedures
2020-06-09 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
What do you do as a fire chief when your firefighter tells you they have cancer? How do you prevent this conversation from happening? This free webinar explores decon procedure options for your department to lessen the risks of occupational cancer. This is one of a six-part cancer risk reduction webinar series from the IAFC-VCOS and NVFC. Register here.

Webinar: Fire Chief Authority Under NFPA Standards
2020-06-10 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Many volunteer and small-town fire chiefs often find it challenging to fully implement NFPA standards in their departments. What you may not realize is that fire chiefs have the power to decide which NFPA standards to use and how to use them (except when state law requires otherwise). Join Chief Joe Maruca of West Barnstable (MA) Fire Department for this free NVFC webinar to learn how small-town fire chiefs can use their power to modify and adapt NFPA standards to fit your situation and provide the most benefit to your department. Register here.

Webinar: COVID-19 Cost Recovery for Fire and EMS
2020-06-25 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Join the NVFC and Federal Emergency Management Agency for this free webinar that will review the delivery of the Public Assistance (PA) Grant Program to support fire and EMS departments in their response to COVID-19.

NVFC Training Summit: Virtual Preview
2020-06-26 - 2020-06-27 | Embassy Suites by Hilton Lake Buena Vista Resort, 8100 Lake St, Orlando, FL, 32836, United States
This virtual preview of the 2021 in-person conference will feature webinars on critical fire service issues.

Webinar: Public Safety Solutions for First Responders Using Mobile Devices
2020-07-09 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Verizon recognizes the critical role first responders play in emergencies. Access to quality applications and the ability to use your personal device to communicate are paramount to the success and outcome of any mission. Join the NVFC and Verizon for this free webinar that will review two of Verizon’s first responder priority services for personal wireless devices, at no additional cost: Verizon Mobile Broadband Priority and Wireless Priority Service. The presenters will also highlight available apps that first responders can use to assist in response activities.

Webinar: Leadership for the Fire and Emergency Services
2020-07-16 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Quality leadership is essential for the fire and emergency services to accomplish your mission and improve your department. Join Steve Hirsch, NVFC Chair, for this free webinar that will examine leadership styles, qualities, and best practices to help your department function at a high level and avoid fire and emergency services leadership pitfalls. Register here.

Webinar: Surviving the Job - Cancer from a Survivor's Perspective
2020-08-11 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Hear about the impact of cancer from the perspective of a survivor, and learn about the importance of prevention and early detection. This is one of a six-part cancer risk reduction webinar series from the IAFC-VCOS and NVFC. Register here.

NVFC Virtual Leadership Symposium
2020-08-14 13:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York)
The NVFC is pleased to announce an afternoon of live, virtual training providing a condensed version of our popular in-person full-day course offerings focused on leading successful departments. This free training event, sponsored by the Motorola Solutions Foundation, is composed of two courses: Leadership for the Fire and Emergency Services (1-3pm ET) and Volunteer Fire Service Culture: Essential Strategies for Success (3:30-5:30pm ET). Attendees can chose to attend one or both courses, and registration is required.

Fire-Rescue International: Virtual Experience
2020-08-19 - 2020-08-21
In place of the usual FRI conference this year, the IAFC will hold a virtual event for the fire service.
