Today’s fire service teams include everyone from fresh-faced recruits to seasoned veterans – and that’s a good thing. But with different generations come different communication styles, work habits, and expectations. So how do you make it all run smoothly? Join the NVFC for this interactive webinar to explore how to build stronger, more cohesive crews
Join Dr. Candice McDonald and Chief Joel Cerny, along with guest Anthony Kastros, for an interactive discussion on developing recognition programs. The session will run 30 minutes and include audience Q&A. This Coffee Talk is sponsored by Wendell's Mint.
This course reviews best practices for creating a robust training program in a volunteer fire department. You will learn how to ensure your training program produces positive outcomes, accomplishes training goals, and prepares members to run safe and effective operations. Register by emailing Brian McQueen at: 271believe@gmail.com
As 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 sponsored by General Motors will introduce first responders to hybrid and electric vehicles, share data
Fire Prevention Week (FPW) will take place October 5-11, 2025, with the theme “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.” Join the NVFC for a live panel discussion to learn more about this year’s theme, how your department can participate in FPW, and tips and ideas you can use for public education throughout
Many fire and EMS departments across the nation are struggling to find new volunteer members and retain their current members. This session discusses the challenges of recruiting volunteers, presents valuable research collected as part of the NVFC’s Make Me A Firefighter campaign, and offers ideas to help overcome recruiting challenges. Potential retention solutions and the
Join Dr. Candice McDonald and Chief Joel Cerny, with guests Ken Brown and Kelly Ransdell, for an interactive discussion on fire prevention education. The session will run 30 minutes and include audience Q&A.
The NVFC’s Incident Safety Officer (ISO) training will give students an overview of the role of an ISO and cover communications and safety, as well as the practical application of this information. Please note, this is not an ISO certification program. Instructor: Bill Offerman To Register email Melanie Hall - mhall5@illinois.edu
As 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 sponsored by General Motors will introduce first responders to hybrid and electric vehicles, share data
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