National Volunteer Fire Council

Webinar: The Art of Speed-Recruiting - Winning at Face-to-Face Volunteer Recruitment
2018-10-25 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | NJ
This webinar from the NVFC and First Arriving provides information and tips to help volunteer departments be successful at in-person recruiting. Space is limited, so register now.

Firehouse Expo
2018-10-16 - 2018-10-20 | Music City Center, 201 Fifth Avenue South, Nashville, TN, 37203, United States
Visit the NVFC at booth #1349

Webinar: Assistance to Firefighters Grant Application Tips
2018-10-02 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | NJ
The Assistance to Firefighters Grant provides funding for fire and EMS departments to obtain needed equipment, gear, apparatus, and training. This NVFC webinar will cover current grant requirements and provide tips on what is eligible for funding and what will receive priority funding. There will also be an opportunity for attendees to ask questions.

Webinar: Particulate Blocking Hoods - How to Evaluate Your Choices
2018-09-27 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | NJ
There is growing concern about firefighter exposure to harmful particulates at the fireground. One solution to reduce exposure is the introduction of particulate blocking hoods. This free webinar from the NVFC and W.L. Gore and Associates provides information regarding particulate blocking hoods. NVFC members who pre-register and attend will be entered into a drawing for 5 free hoods – a $450 value!

NVFC Fall Meeting
2018-09-19 - 2018-09-21 | Radison Hotel, 605 East Broadway Avenue, Bismarck, ND, 58501, United States

Fire-Rescue International
2018-08-08 - 2018-08-11 | Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, 650 S Griffin St., Dallas, TX, 75202, United States
Visit the NVFC at booth #3559

Wildland Fire Assessment Program Training
2018-07-10 08:30 - 2018-07-11 17:00 (America/New_York) | Berryhill Fire Protection District, 5911 W 41st Street, Tulsa, OK, 74107-6047, United States
The 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 two-day course is taught in a train-the-trainer format and features both classroom and a hands-on component. Register by July 8.

NVFC Training Summit
2018-06-01 08:00 - 2018-06-02 16:00 (America/New_York) | Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte Concord Golf Resort & Spa, 5400 John Q. Hammons Dr NW, Concord, NC, 28027, United States
This event provides an opportunity to share ideas and best practices, network, and participate in valuable classroom training. Attendees will be able to select six out of 12 breakout sessions to attend, with sessions addressing key topics in first responder health and safety. Scholarships are available for NVFC members.

FDIC International
2018-04-23 - 2018-04-28 | Indiana Convention Center & Lucas Oil Stadium, 100 South Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, 46225, United States
Visit the NVFC at booth #13073

NVFC Spring Meeting
2018-04-19 - 2018-04-21 | Crowne Plaza Old Town, 901 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA, 22314, United States

Peer Support Team Certification Academy
2018-02-26 08:30 - 2018-03-01 17:00 (America/New_York) | Loveland Fire Rescue Authority Training Center, 100 Fire Engine Red Street, Loveland, CO, 80537, United States
This 4-day intensive, 40 hour academy is for new members of Fire Peer Support Teams, Emergency Response Teams, and current members who may not have had a peer support team certification training.

Wildland Fire Assessment Program Training
2018-01-06 08:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, CO, United States
This course will take place at the Colorado Wildland Fire & Incident Management Academy winter session. The WFAP trains participants to evaluate a home and provide residents with recommendations
that will mitigate their wildfire risks and make their property more fire-adapted. The four-part, train-the-trainer course covers understanding the WUI problem, identifying the zones, evaluating the home, and available resources.

2017 Safety and Health Conference
2017-12-04 - 2017-12-06 | The Florida Hotel & Conference Center, Orlando, Florida, United States

PFESI Conference and Dinner
2017-11-17 19:00 - 2017-11-18 21:00 (America/New_York) | Best Western Premier, 800 East Park Drive, Harrisburg, PA, 17111, United States
27th Annual Pennsylvania Fire & Emergency Services Conference and Dinner – “Defining Our Future.”

PA Fire Safety Summit
2017-11-16 18:00 - 2017-11-17 15:00 (America/New_York) | Best Western Premier, 800 East Park Drive, Harrisburg, PA, 17111, United States
The PA State Fire Commissioner’s Office and National Fire Protection Association are hosting a Fire Safety Summit November 16-17 in Harrisburg, PA. It is taking place in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Fire & Emergency Services Institute’s Conference and Dinner.

Firehouse Expo
2017-10-17 - 2017-10-21 | Music City Center, 201 Fifth Avenue South, Nashville, TN, 37203, United States
Firehouse Expo is a leading trade-show and expo for the fire industry, offering all the behind-the-scenes tools, training, equipment, and exposure to the ideas and inspiration volunteer firefighters need to be the best. The exhibit hall opens Oct. 19 – visit NVFC booth #458.

NVFC Fall Meeting
2017-09-27 - 2017-09-29 | Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center, 110 Second Avenue, Kearney, NE, 68848, United States
The NVFC meeting brings together board members from 49 states. Meet face-to-face, learn from each other, and have open discussions at the 2017 NVFC Fall Meeting!

Fire Service Occupational Cancer Symposium
2017-09-07 - 2017-09-08 | Sheraton Grand Phoenix Hotel, 340 North 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, United States
As the number of firefighters and their families affected by occupational cancer steadily increases, improving education, prevention measures and support are imperative. As part of this effort, the Fire Service Occupational Cancer Alliance is hosting the Fire Service Occupational Cancer Symposium. Presentations and workshops will cover current research, prevention strategies, presumptive legislation, available benefits, and other relevant topics. Use code NVFC to save $50 off your registration.

Safety Stand Down
2017-06-18 - 2017-06-24 | NJ

Wildland Fire Assessment Program Training
2017-06-12 | Embassy Suites Conference Center, San Marcos, TX, United States
Training to be held in conjunction with the SFFMA Training Conference and Convention.

SFFMA Training Conference and Convention
2017-06-09 - 2017-06-14 | Embassy Suites Conference Center, San Marcos, TX, United States
Attend the NVFC’s Wildland Fire Assessment Program training on June 12.

NFPA Conference & Expo
2017-06-04 - 2017-06-07 | Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, 415 Summer Street, Boston, MA, 02210, United States
NFPA’s Conference & Expo combines an educational conference with a comprehensive expo of the latest products and services. This is an opportunity to learn, discover, network, and stay current with advances in your field.

Wildland Fire Assessment Program Training
2017-05-13 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Monterrey) | Woodside Fire Station #19 Training Room, 4091 Jefferson Avenue, Woodside, CA, 94062, United States
This four-module, train-the-trainer course covers understanding the wildland-urban interface (WUI) problem, identifying the zones, evaluating the home, and available resources. Students will be able to take the classroom information, along with a toolkit and supplemental resources, back to their respective departments and teach personnel how to properly conduct a home assessment for residents living in the WUI. Register by May 3.

National Wildfire Community Preparedness Day
2017-05-06 | NJ
Find additional resources from the NVFC’s Wildland Fire Assessment Program at www.nvfc.org/wfap.

FDIC
2017-04-24 - 2017-04-29 | Indiana Convention Center & Lucas Oil Stadium, 100 South Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, 46225, United States
Visit the NVFC at booth #13073.

NVFC Awards Banquet
2017-04-07 18:15 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Crowne Plaza Old Town, 901 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA, 22314, United States
A celebration of the outstanding service and programs in the industry. For award criteria and application information, visit www.nvfc.org/awards.

NVFC Spring Meeting
2017-04-06 - 2017-04-08 | Crowne Plaza Old Town, 901 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA, 22314, United States
The National Volunteer Fire Council’s (NVFC) Spring Meeting is a gathering of state fire, emergency services, and rescue leadership, partners, and corporate members.

Wildland Fire Assessment Program Training
2017-03-24 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Peppermill Resort, Reno, NV, United States
The course is a four-part, train-the-trainer series that covers understanding the WUI problem, identifying the zones, evaluating the home, and available resources. Students will be able to take the classroom information, along with a toolkit and supplemental resources, back to their respective departments and teach personnel how to properly conduct a home assessment for residents living in the WUI.

IAFC Wildland Urban Interface Conference
2017-03-21 - 2017-03-23 | Peppermill Resort, Reno, NV, United States
Attend the NVFC’s Wildland Fire Assessment Program training on March 24.

Wildland Fire Assessment Program Training
2017-02-25 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | La Cienega Fire Station 1 (Training Room), 37 Rancho Viejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87508, United States
