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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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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
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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:20260428T084850
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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:20260428T084850
CREATED:20211217T183150Z
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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:20260428T084850
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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:20260428T084850
CREATED:20211115T163751Z
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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:20260428T084850
CREATED:20211115T163555Z
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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:20260428T084850
CREATED: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
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UID:14074-1638367200-1638370800@www.nvfc.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T084850
CREATED:20211021T161722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T202636Z
UID:14003-1637247600-1637251200@www.nvfc.org
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211115
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CREATED:20210915T133543Z
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UID:13861-1636761600-1636934399@www.nvfc.org
SUMMARY:Wildland Fire Assessment Program Training
DESCRIPTION:The Wildland Fire Assessment Program (WFAP) teaches fire service volunteers how to work-side-by-side with homeowners to identify threats around their property that may be susceptible to wildfires. The WFAP is a joint effort between the NVFC and the U.S. Forest Service to prepare fire department members with the necessary information\, skills\, and resources to conduct home safety assessments and provide residents with recommendations as to how to make their homes more fire adapted in the wildland-urban interface. Registration deadline is Oct. 31. View flyer for more details.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/wildland-fire-assessment-program-training-11/
LOCATION:Mountain Ranch Community Club\, 8049 Washington Street\, Mountain Ranch\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211115
DTSTAMP:20260428T084850
CREATED:20210721T195518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210827T201452Z
UID:13617-1636588800-1636934399@www.nvfc.org
SUMMARY:Symposium in the Sun
DESCRIPTION:Visit NVFC booth #46.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/symposium-in-the-sun-3/
LOCATION:Hilton Clearwater Beach\, 400 Mandalay Ave.\, Clearwater\, FL\, 33767\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211110T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211110T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T084850
CREATED:20211014T193230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211014T193230Z
UID:13953-1636552800-1636556400@www.nvfc.org
SUMMARY:Webinar - Systems Thinking: Drive Productivity\, Profitability\, and Accountability
DESCRIPTION:Members of the fire and emergency services wear many hats\, and it is easy to be constantly distracted\, overwhelmed\, and not achieving the results we want in different aspects of our lives. By developing a system to increase and streamline productivity\, we can leverage time and get more done. This webinar presented by Neen James will help attendees create a prioritization process for everyday application\, learn how to focus on what’s most important daily\, and create a productive personal action plan for implementation. \nThis webinar series is brought to you by Josh Cellars. Please visit their web site at joshcellars.com. 
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/webinar-systems-thinking-drive-productivity-profitability-and-accountability/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211115
DTSTAMP:20260428T084850
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210920T210010Z
UID:13919-1636329600-1636934399@www.nvfc.org
SUMMARY:Crash Responder Safety Week
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URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/crash-responder-safety-week/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211103T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211103T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T084850
CREATED:20211014T192910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211022T193848Z
UID:13952-1635948000-1635951600@www.nvfc.org
SUMMARY:Webinar - Attention Pays™: Drive Profitability\, Productivity\, and Accountability
DESCRIPTION:To get the results you want\, you need to get attention. But most people don’t know how to get it and keep it. People often see attention as a transaction\, something to trade\, but it’s much more than that. In this workshop presented by Neen James\, learn how to leverage personal\, professional\, and global attention so you can be more deliberate about the choices you make and the actions you take so you can get the results you want in your department\, at work\, or in your personal life. Discover what makes attention valuable\, and why paying attention in very specific ways drives profitability\, productivity\, and accountability. \nThis webinar series is brought to you by Josh Cellars. Please visit their web site at joshcellars.com. 
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/webinar-attention-pays-drive-profitability-productivity-and-accountability/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T084850
CREATED:20210930T162209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T162235Z
UID:13929-1635429600-1635433200@www.nvfc.org
SUMMARY:Webinar - Compressed Natural Gas Vehicles: Fundamentals for Firefighters
DESCRIPTION:Compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles operate daily throughout the country\, yet many firefighters have not received the essential training necessary to respond to fires and other incidents involving them. This one-hour webinar\, hosted by Hexagon Agility and presented by Natural Gas Vehicle Institute\, highlights the most critical information firefighters need to know when responding to CNG vehicle incidents. Learn how natural gas differs from gasoline and diesel\, how to identify CNG vehicles\, what to do and not do in an emergency\, and proper response to a CNG vehicle fire. \nThis webinar is sponsored by Hexagon Agility. Hexagon is the leading global provider of highly-engineered and cost-effective alternative fuels for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/webinar-compressed-natural-gas-vehicles-fundamentals-for-firefighters/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T084850
CREATED:20211014T192623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211022T193812Z
UID:13951-1635343200-1635346800@www.nvfc.org
SUMMARY:Webinar - Folding Time: How to Achieve Twice as Much in Half the Time
DESCRIPTION:You don’t have time to do everything; you only have time to do what matters! As leaders we are constantly being asked to do more with less. If we can get clear about those activities that make the biggest difference to our productivity\, we can get twice as much done in half the time and free ourselves up to get on with whatever else we choose. In this practical and entertaining workshop presented by Neen James\, learn how to achieve more in your volunteer department\, at work\, and in your personal life by managing your time\, focusing your attention\, and managing your energy. \nThis webinar series is brought to you by Josh Cellars. Please visit their web site at joshcellars.com.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/webinar-folding-time-how-to-achieve-twice-as-much-in-half-the-time-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211020T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211020T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T084850
CREATED:20210930T201718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T201718Z
UID:13930-1634738400-1634742000@www.nvfc.org
SUMMARY:Facebook Live Discussion: Getting Ready for Crash Responder Safety Week
DESCRIPTION:Crash Responder Safety Week\, formerly known as National Traffic Incident Response Awareness Week\, is November 8-14. Make sure you and your department are prepared to engage with your community during this critical week by joining NVFC directors David Lewis and Judy Thill from Maryland and Minnesota\, respectively\, and director of training at the Emergency Responder Safety Institute Jack Sullivan for this free live discussion. Panelists will discuss safety challenges posed to emergency responders while responding to and at the scene of traffic incidents\, strategies for engaging with your community to raise awareness\, and best practices to keep responders safe at crash incident scenes. If you are unable to attend live\, the discussion will be recorded and available to watch later.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/facebook-live-discussion-getting-ready-for-crash-responder-safety-week/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211016
DTSTAMP:20260428T084850
CREATED:20191121T145434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210528T183516Z
UID:10568-1634083200-1634342399@www.nvfc.org
SUMMARY:NVFC Fall Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Annual fall meeting of the NVFC board of directors.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/nvfc-fall-meeting-5/
LOCATION:Snow King Resort\, 400 E Snow King Avenue\, Jackson\, WY\, 83001\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211007T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211007T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T084850
CREATED:20210910T140949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210920T195309Z
UID:13842-1633615200-1633618800@www.nvfc.org
SUMMARY:Webinar - Science to the Street: Research-Based Public Education and Firefighter Training
DESCRIPTION:Join UL’s Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI) for this free webinar focused on FSRI’s education and training resources for fire departments. Senior content specialist Jennifer Williams will discuss FSRI’s Close Before You Doze and Smoke Alarm Friendship Stories public fire safety programs and share ways to spread the word in your community. Instructional design manager Angela Bennett will then walk participants through the FSRI Fire Safety Academy and how to freely access FSRI’s cutting edge\, practical fire service training aimed at helping firefighters stay safe while more effectively protecting people and property. \nThis webinar is sponsored by UL’s Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI). FSRI is dedicated to addressing the world’s unresolved fire safety risks and emerging dangers. Click here to learn more about FSRI.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/webinar-science-to-the-street-research-based-public-education-and-firefighter-training/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210921T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210921T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T084850
CREATED:20210823T162134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210823T193018Z
UID:13741-1632232800-1632236400@www.nvfc.org
SUMMARY:Facebook Live: Engaging the Public During Fire Prevention Week
DESCRIPTION:The theme of this year’s Fire Prevention Week\, taking place October 3-9\, is “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety” and focuses on educating the public on the different sounds smoke and carbon monoxide alarms make. Lt. Michael O. McLeieer\, 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\, for a discussion on the importance of this year’s theme and how departments can engage with their communities during Fire Prevention Week while taking COVID-19 related restrictions and precautions into account. This event is free to attend and registration is not required. The discussion will be broadcast to the NVFC’s Facebook page @nvfc1 on September 21 at 2pm ET.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/facebook-live-engaging-the-public-during-fire-prevention-week/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210919
DTSTAMP:20260428T084850
CREATED:20200904T132626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200904T132626Z
UID:12176-1631836800-1632009599@www.nvfc.org
SUMMARY:NVFC Recruitment & Retention Experience
DESCRIPTION:The NVFC R&R Experience is a new interactive education and networking conference that will bring together fire and EMS personnel from across the country to participate in valuable classroom training and idea exchange relating to volunteer emergency service staffing issues.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/nvfc-recruitment-retention-experience/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Cleveland at the Arcade\, 420 Superior Avenue East\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44114\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210914T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210914T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T084850
CREATED:20210823T161949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210908T154435Z
UID:13740-1631624400-1631628000@www.nvfc.org
SUMMARY:Facebook Live: First Look at the Lavender Ribbon Report Update
DESCRIPTION:Studies have shown that firefighters have an increased risk of developing several types of cancers due to the occupational hazards they face. The NVFC and International Association of Fire Chiefs Volunteer and Combination Officers Section (IAFC-VCOS) developed the Lavender Ribbon Report to detail 11 specific actions firefighters need to take to lessen those risks. An update to this report is about to be released to better help firefighters improve their health and safety and reduce occupational cancer risks. Join NVFC New York director Brian McQueen\, Charles Flynn\, fire chief of the Suffield (CT) Fire Department and chair of the IAFC-VCOS board\, Frank Leeb\, deputy assistant chief of the Fire Department of New York and 35-year member of the East Farmingdale (NY) Fire Department\, and Chief John Buckman (ret.)\, past president of the IAFC and co-founder of the IAFC-VCOS\, for a discussion on the importance of the Lavender Ribbon Report and an overview of the new supplemental report. \nAttendees will have the chance to enter to win a GORE Particulate Hood in Nomex blend. The link to enter will be shared during the live broadcast. \nThis event is free to attend and registration is not required. The discussion will be broadcast to the NVFC’s Facebook page @nvfc1 on September 14 at 1pm ET.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/facebook-live-first-look-at-the-lavender-ribbon-report-update/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210919
DTSTAMP:20260428T084850
CREATED:20200904T131651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210421T205020Z
UID:12173-1631577600-1632009599@www.nvfc.org
SUMMARY:Firehouse Expo
DESCRIPTION:Visit the NVFC at booth #932 and attend the NVFC course “Creating a Psychologically Healthy Fire Department” on September 18 at 8am\, taught by David Ballard.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/firehouse-expo-6/
LOCATION:Greater Columbus Convention Center\, 400 North High Street\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210909T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210909T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T084850
CREATED:20210729T171118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210729T171118Z
UID:13669-1631196000-1631199600@www.nvfc.org
SUMMARY:Webinar - Effective Public Education: Connecting with your Community
DESCRIPTION:Your fire department is in an excellent position to increase community awareness and provide age-appropriate education about preventing home fires and addressing other life safety issues. At the same time\, it’s essential to build rapport with the local news media to incorporate fire and life safety messaging into relevant news stories. This webinar\, presented by fire prevention education expert Michael McLeieer\, will discuss strategic ways to develop a positive relationship with citizens\, other stakeholders\, and local media outlets to connect with the community\, as well as existing resources and lesson plans available to enhance your fire prevention initiatives.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/webinar-effective-public-education-connecting-with-your-community/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210818T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210818T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T084850
CREATED:20210727T203340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210728T193752Z
UID:13665-1629298800-1629302400@www.nvfc.org
SUMMARY:What It's Like - An Informational Session on Joining a Volunteer Fire Department
DESCRIPTION:This information session is designed for members of the public who are considering volunteering with their local fire department. Attendees will learn about requirements and expectations\, a “day in the life\,” different types of volunteer roles\, how to handle the work-life-volunteer balance\, and benefits of volunteering. Share this webinar with prospective volunteers who want to learn more about life as a fire service volunteer. This webinar is possible thanks to support from the Motorola Solutions Foundation.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/what-its-like-an-information-session-on-joining-a-volunteer-fire-department/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210811T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210811T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T084850
CREATED:20210426T180501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210727T194402Z
UID:13263-1628690400-1628694000@www.nvfc.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Firefighter Wellness: How to Outfit for Injury Prevention with Brooks Running
DESCRIPTION:The team at Brooks Running is passionate about keeping their athletes safe\, active\, and Run Happy. In this webinar\, Chris Collier and Tatiana Medina from Brooks will use the research\, knowledge\, and science that is put into creating their shoes and apparel to provide information that can help firefighters and EMS providers perform at their best. Learn how to dress for injury prevention whether it is day to day on the job\, on the run\, or in the gym.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/webinar-nvfc-brooks-running/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210811T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210811T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T084850
CREATED:20210729T031649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210729T031649Z
UID:13668-1628686800-1628690400@www.nvfc.org
SUMMARY:Optimizing Your Department’s Application for AFG and SAFER Grant Funding
DESCRIPTION:The application periods for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant programs are expected to open this fall. To help departments get ready\, the NVFC is hosting a Facebook Live discussion on tips and best practices for a successful grant application. Join NVFC chief of legislative and regulatory affairs David Finger\, NVFC first vice chair Kevin Quinn\, and NVFC director from Maryland David Lewis to learn about the importance of the AFG and SAFER grants and what you can do to optimize your grant application to improve your department’s chances of being awarded funding. Registration for this event is not required. The discussion will be broadcast live on the NVFC’s Facebook page (@nvfc1) on August 11 at 1pm ET.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/optimizing-your-departments-application-for-afg-and-safer-grant-funding/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210806T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210806T121500
DTSTAMP:20260428T084850
CREATED:20210730T163500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210730T163523Z
UID:13673-1628249400-1628252100@www.nvfc.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer VIP Tour
DESCRIPTION:This free event takes place at FDIC at the IDEX booth 1823. For volunteers that are specing a truck\, meet IDEX leadership along with an up-close\, hands-on presentation to look at new technology that can help volunteer fire departments. To celebrate IDEX’s partnership with the NVFC\, the first 20 people that sign up will also get a year membership with NVFC.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/volunteer-vip-tour/
LOCATION:Indiana Convention Center & Lucas Oil Stadium\, 100 South Capitol Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46225\, United States
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