• In-Person – Building a Healthy and High-Performing Fire Department

    North East Fire Co. Inc. 210 South Mauldin Ave, North East, MD, United States

    This 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

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

    Sedgewickville Station 1/Firehouse 1 18645 State Highway EE, Sedgewickville, MO, 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

    Free
  • In-Person – Volunteer Fire Service Culture: Essential Strategies for Success

    Central Crossing FPD Headquarters 23463 State Highway 39, Shell Knob, MO, United States

    The NVFC published the textbook Volunteer Fire Service Culture – Essential Strategies for Success as a guide to fire service leaders who desire to change their department’s culture and attitude

    Free
  • In-Person – Leadership for the Fire and Emergency Services & Volunteer Fire Service Culture: Essential Strategies for Success

    Wadesville Center Township VFD 4200 Princeton Street, Wadesville, IN, United States

    Leadership for the Fire and Emergency Services: Quality leadership is essential for the fire and emergency services to accomplish the mission, improve member satisfaction, and best serve the community. This course examines leadership styles, qualities, ethics,

    Free
  • Webinar – Professionalism and Public Trust in the Volunteer Fire Service

    Public trust is the foundation of every successful volunteer fire department. While the Maltese Cross firefighters wear symbolizes courage, service, and sacrifice, it also carries responsibility. Every action, every word, and every choice a firefighter makes reflects not only on the individual, but on the entire fire service family. Join presenter Tom Merrill for this

    Free
  • In-Person – Incident Safety Officer Training; Leadership for the Fire and Emergency Services; Surviving the Job – Cancer in the Fire Service

    Ludington Fire Department 918 East Tinkham Ave., Ludington, MI, United States

    Incident Safety Officer Training Series (2 hours) 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. Leadership for the Fire and Emergency Services

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

    Lake Hamilton Fire 1111 Hwy 290, Hot Springs, AR, 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 will introduce first responders to hybrid and electric vehicles, share data and resources, and equip

    Free