In-Person – Wildland Fire Assessment Program (WFAP)
The NVFC, in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, offers an in-person training course to teach fire service volunteers how to properly conduct safety assessments for homes located in the
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Wenatchee Convention Center 121 N Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee, WA, United States
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Roundtable Talk – Shifting the Homeowner Mindset: Shared Responsibility in Wildfire Mitigation
Many homeowners rely solely on the fire department to protect their property during a wildfire – but that expectation does not reflect the reality of wildfire preparedness and response. Join
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In-Person – Teaching Hazmat Basics
Lanesborough Fire Department 180 S Main Street, Lanesborough, MA, United StatesThis course covers the foundations of teaching hazmat response and safety. Attendees will learn how to connect their hazmat training to the risks faced by the student audience. They will
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In-Person – Volunteer Fire Service Culture: Essential Strategies for Success & Building a Healthy and High-Performing Fire Department
Memorial Hall - Erskine College 1 Bonner Circle, Due West, SC, United StatesVolunteer Fire Service Culture: Essential Strategies for Success The NVFC published the textbook Volunteer Fire Service Culture – Essential Strategies for Success as a guide to fire service leaders who
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Roundtable Talk – Safety Stand Down 2026: Fit to Serve, Fit for Life
Are you fit for the fight? Safety Stand Down is coming up on June 14-20, a time when firefighters and EMS providers focus on critical health and safety issues so they can perform at their best, reduce injuries, and prevent line-of-duty deaths. This year’s theme is Firefighter FITNESS: Fit to Serve, Fit for Life. Join
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In-Person – Building a Healthy and High-Performing Fire Department
Maugansville Goodwill Volunteer Fire Station #13 13730 Maugansville Rd, Maugansville, MD, United StatesThis 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
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In-Person – EV/AFV Incident Management: Safety and Response Techniques
Ashland City Fire Department - Station 1 402 N. Main Street, Ashland City, TN, 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 with an internal combustion engine. This awareness and fundamentals course will introduce first responders to hybrid and electric vehicles, share data and resources, and equip
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In-Person – Teaching Cargo Tank Awareness
Washington Hook & Ladder Co. #1 272 County Avenue, Secaucus, NJ, United StatesThis course focuses on cargo tank regulations and standards, including NFPA 470 and 49 CFR regulations as they relate to cargo tanks, especially the MC-306/DOT-306. Attendees will learn how to teach others about the various types of bulk cargo tanks used in the transport and handling of hazardous materials. They will walk away with an
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In-Person – Building a Healthy and High-Performing Fire Department
Stevensville High School 300 Park Ave, Stevensville, MT, United StatesThis 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
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Webinar – Right Gear, Right Response: The Case for Alternative PPE in the Volunteer Fire Service
Firefighters are trained to use the right tool for every job, but that principle doesn't always carry over to PPE. Structural turnout gear is routinely used for EMS calls, MVAs, and technical rescues, leading to increased health risks, unnecessary wear on expensive equipment, and higher long-term costs. This webinar explores why alternative PPE – including
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