• In-Person – Essentials of Volunteer Retention and Recruitment

    Woodstock Fire Department 121 W Court Street, Woodstock, VA, 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

    Free
  • In-Person – Creating a Psychologically Healthy Fire Department

    Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel 2 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA, 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

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

    Mont Belvieu Fire Station 11607 Eagle Drive, Mont Belvieu, TX, 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
  • Webinar – Fire Up Your Recruitment Game: Harnessing Digital Tools for Recruitment Success

    In today's challenging recruitment landscape, volunteer fire departments face unprecedented hurdles in attracting and retaining dedicated volunteers. In this webinar, presenter Katie Bulla will discuss a variety of free and cheap online tools that can significantly simplify recruitment efforts and the application process. Harness the technology of today to overcome the recruitment challenges of our

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

    Lacon Fire Station 921 5th Street, Lacon, 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
  • Fire-Rescue International

    Orange County Convention Center 9800 International Drive, Orlando, FL, United States

    Visit the NVFC at booth 2052.