In-Person – Teaching Hazmat Basics
This 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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Fort William Henry Hotel and Conference Center 48 Canada Street, Lake George, NY, United States
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In-Person – Wildland Fire Assessment Program (WFAP)
Mi Wuk Sugar Pine FPD Fire Station 24247 Highway 108, Mi Wuk Village, CA, United StatesThe Wildland Fire Assessment Program (WFAP) will teach you how to work-side-by-side with homeowners to identify threats around their property that may be susceptible to wildfires. The WFAP is a
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In-Person – Instructor Training for Flammable Gases
Fort William Henry Hotel and Conference Center 48 Canada Street, Lake George, NY, United StatesThis course focuses on the specific techniques and knowledge required to teach others about flammable gases hazmat response. After completing the course, attendees will be able to relate the specific
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Webinar – Following the Science: Considerations for a Safe Transition to Non-PFAS in Firefighter Protective Clothing
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) comprise a class of man-made toxic chemicals that have been used in thousands of consumer and industrial products and processes. There is heightened concern of its use in the fire service due to the multiple potential routes of exposure that firefighters experience. PFAS-based materials have been used in firefighter gear
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Coffee Talk – R&R for EMS
Join Dr. Candice McDonald and Chief Joel Cerny, along with guests Marv Trimble and Steve Marsar, for an interactive discussion on R&R for EMS. The session will run 30 minutes
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In-Person – Essentials of Volunteer Retention & Recruitment
Plano Station 1 3210 Plano Road, Bowling Green, KY, United StatesMany 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
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Webinar – Challenges of the Firefighter Marriage
When someone becomes a volunteer firefighter, it impacts the whole family. Spouses, in particular, will be there to support their loved one while keeping things on track at home. In
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In-Person – EV/AFV Incident Management: Safety and Response Techniques
Silverton Fire District 819 Railway Ave NE, Silverton, OR, 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
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Webinar – Clearing the Air: Addressing Pipeline Emergency Response Misconceptions
When a pipeline incident occurs, communication and coordination between a utility or pipeline operator and emergency response agency is critical. But lurking is a laundry list of myths that both
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In-Person – EV/AFV Incident Management: Safety and Response Techniques
Tri-County Community College Crisp Building, Room 100, 21 Campus Circle, Murphy, NC, 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
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