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  • In-Person – Instructor Training on Flammable Gases

    Edinburg Central Fire Station 212 W McIntyre St, Edinburg, TX, United States

    This 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 regional applications of the product and key response considerations; describe specific chemical properties of the product to their students; and transfer key strategies and tactics

  • Roundtable Talk – Educate Your Community on Wildfire Community Preparedness Day

    Wildfire Community Preparedness Day (WCPD) is a campaign that encourages people and organizations everywhere to come together on a single day to take action to raise awareness and reduce wildfire risks. The theme for this year's WCPD, taking place on Saturday, May 3, is Defending the Home Ignition Zone (HIZ). Join this NVFC Roundtable Talk

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  • In-Person – Essentials of Volunteer Retention & Recruitment

    Price LeBlanc PACE Center 2824 St Anthony Ave, Gonzales, LA, United States

    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

  • In-Person – Teaching Hazmat Basics

    Poplar Middle School 411 D Street, West Poplar, MT, United States

    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 walk away able to take a limited hazmat resource list and develop at least three practical skills trainings of direct benefit to their students. Finally,

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  • In-Person – Teaching Basic Decon

    Poplar Middle School 411 D Street, West Poplar, MT, United States

    This course focuses on first responder safety by reviewing basic decontamination (decon) techniques. Attendees will learn the differences between the various levels of decontamination as well as alternate means of decontamination and how to set up a one-hour drill/exercise in their jurisdiction. Keeping the focus on safety, attendees will discuss how to utilize a safety

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  • Webinar – Arson Awareness Week: A Community Approach to Preventing Arson in the Wildfire Environment

    Kick off Arson Awareness Week with this NVFC webinar designed to equip first responders with the knowledge and tools needed to prevent arson in wildfire-prone areas. This session will provide information and resources relevant to firefighters, company level officers, fire investigators, youth firesetting intervention and prevention specialists, and chief staff. Discover the importance of strong

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  • In-Person – EV/AFV Incident Management: Safety and Response Techniques

    Newkirk Public Safety Center 115 S Maple Ave, Newkirk, OK, United States

    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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  • Webinar – Strengthening EMS Teams: Effective Recruitment & Retention Strategies

    Join the NVFC for this engaging and insightful webinar designed to help emergency medical service (EMS) agencies tackle one of their biggest challenges: recruiting and retaining dedicated volunteers, including EMTs, paramedics, and support staff. As the demands on EMS grow, agencies must adapt to attract and keep talent across generations. This webinar will explore proven

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  • In-Person – EV/AFV Incident Management: Safety and Response Techniques

    Greenville Fire Protection District 1110 E Harris Ave, Greenville, IL, United States

    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

    Free