Come visit the NVFC at booth #13016! Also, attend Successful Strategies for Recruiting, Training, and Utilizing Volunteers on April 25, 8am-12pm, presented by the NVFC's deputy CEO Dr. Candice McDonald.

Join Dr. Candice "Retention" McDonald and special guest Tiger "Recruitment" Schmittendorf for a live 30-minute discussion via Zoom to connect with others and brainstorm on issues facing today's volunteer fire service. Join the event on April 29 at 11:30am ET here: bit.ly/NVFCZoom

NVFC representatives will be among the conference speakers. It will be a hybrid event.

Youth firesetting is an ongoing problem throughout the United States and around the world. Fire misuse behaviors in children may be attributed to curiosity or experimentation. Children observe adults using matches/lighters but may not be taught about important fire safety practices. They may also observe unsafe uses of fire in media, videos, and gaming. The

The NVFC will be presenting a new training on electric vehicles/batteries. The training will be available in the NVFC Virtual Classroom in later 2023.

Huntington, WV, was at the forefront of the opioid epidemic that has swept across the country. As a result of this lingering epidemic, the job of first responders has changed drastically, placing more stress than ever on those that serve our communities. This presentation by Huntington Fire Chief Jan Rader will provide an overview of

Annual spring meeting of the NVFC board of directors.

Join NVFC deputy CEO Dr. Candice McDonald, Recruitment & Retention Committee chair Joel Cerny, and a special guest for an interactive 30-minute conversation on family engagement taking place Saturday, May 21, at 12pm ET. Register.