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SUMMARY:Facebook Live Discussion: International Firefighters’ Day – Coming Together in Solidarity
DESCRIPTION:International Firefighters’ Day is observed annually on May 4 and is a time to recognize the contributions of firefighters not just within the United States\, but worldwide. Join NVFC interim CEO Kevin D. Quinn and representatives from Ecuador\, Greece\, Italy\, Japan\, Malta\, and the United States for a discussion on the importance of the volunteer fire service around the world\, what brings us together\, and how we can learn from each other. Learn how the volunteer fire service operates in other countries\, the challenges they face\, and how volunteer firefighters and departments in different countries can better coordinate. No registration is required to attend this event. The video will be broadcast directly to the NVFC’s Facebook page.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/facebook-live-discussion-international-firefighters-day-coming-together-in-solidarity/
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Investing in your Volunteers
DESCRIPTION:Today’s volunteers serve many roles in fire and EMS agencies. Those roles are helping to provide essential services in one of the most challenging and stressful times in our country. Providing resources and support to your department’s volunteers and showing them the value of what they are doing are critical to keeping them active. This webinar\, presented by Chief Bill Gardner (Ret.)\, senior director of fire products at ESO\, and Division Chief Ron Roy of Wenatchee\, WA\, will discuss how to re-invest in your volunteers to keep them motivated\, involved\, and healthy and increase the success of your department. \nThis webinar is sponsored by ESO. Learn more about ESO’s solutions for the fire and EMS services at www.eso.com.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/webinar-investing-in-your-volunteers/
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Reaching Through the Screen with Social Media
DESCRIPTION:Social media is a cost-effective vehicle for fire departments to reach members\, potential volunteers\, and donors. However\, engaging fire department stakeholders goes beyond just pushing out emails and posting on social media. Fostering relationships and building trust over technology requires a simple\, yet strategic approach. Join Dr. Candice McDonald as she highlights strategies for you to elevate your fire department’s brand\, boost your recruitment efforts\, and accelerate fundraising. This webinar is intended for the busy department member juggling multiple duties on a small budget. It will introduce you to diverse social media platforms\, help you identify your goals\, and offer you an easy-to-follow foundation for developing your social media strategy.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/webinar-using-social-media/
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SUMMARY:NVFC Training Summit
DESCRIPTION:This signature NVFC event features classroom training on topics critical to the fire and emergency services as well as an opportunity to share ideas and best practices with responders from across the U.S.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/nvfc-training-summit-6/
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