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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 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 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 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 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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In-Person – Teaching Hazmat Basics
Fort William Henry Hotel and Conference Center 48 Canada Street, Lake George, NY, United StatesThis 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 – 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 joint effort between the National Volunteer Fire Council and the U.S. Forest Service to prepare fire department members with the necessary information, skills, and resources
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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 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
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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 and include audience Q&A.
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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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