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SUMMARY:Webinar: Lithium-Ion Batteries & Energy Storage Systems Series\, Part 2 -- A Deep Dive into What Your Fire Department Needs to Know
DESCRIPTION:The use of modern energy storage system (ESS) technology\, including lithium-ion batteries\, has exponentially increased over the last decade and is now in almost every facet of our daily lives. In part 2 of this webinar series\, presenters Tom Miller and David Bullard will walk you through the different types of ESS located in your area as well as plans for future development. Additionally\, you will learn what resources and structured plans your fire department needs to be properly prepared for a response situation involving ESS technology. Register.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/webinar-lithium-ion-batteries-part-2/
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SUMMARY:Safety Stand Down Roundtable Talk: Lithium-Ion Batteries – Are You Ready?
DESCRIPTION:Lithium-ion batteries are widely used in products and equipment ranging from laptops and smartphones to electric vehicles and energy storage systems. As their usage grows\, firefighters need to be prepared for the unique hazards and risks that are present when they are called upon to respond to an incident involving lithium-ion batteries. This year’s Safety Stand Down focuses on these challenges with the theme “Lithium-Ion Batteries: Are You Ready?” Join a panel of subject matter experts as they discuss the importance of this year’s theme; the daily focus areas of hazard recognition\, operations\, safety\, post-incident considerations\, and public education; and how your department can participate in Safety Stand Down. \nThis Roundtable Talk is moderated by Darin Wallentine and includes David Bullard of the National Volunteer Fire Council; Michael O’Brian of the International Association of Fire Chiefs; Sean DeCrane of the International Association of Fire Fighters; Brian O’Connor of the National Fire Protection Association; and Jim Barnhart of the Fire Department Safety Officers Association. \nWatch live on Facebook or register to attend on Zoom.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/safety-stand-down-roundtable-talk-lithium-ion-batteries-are-you-ready/
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SUMMARY:International Hazardous Materials Response Teams Conference
DESCRIPTION:Visit the NVFC at booth #617.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/international-hazardous-materials-response-teams-conference-4/
LOCATION:Hilton Baltimore\, 401 W Pratt Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21201\, United States
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SUMMARY:SFFMA 147th Annual Training Conference and Convention
DESCRIPTION:The NVFC’s WV Director\, Tom Miller\, will present “Electric Vehicles” on June 12 at 1:15pm and “Teaching Hazmat on a Budget” on June 13 at 1:15pm.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/sffma-147th-annual-training-conference-and-convention/
LOCATION:McAllen Convention Center\, 700 Convention Center Blvd\, McAllen\, TX\, 78501\, United States
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SUMMARY:Indiana Volunteer Firefighters Association Convention
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URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/indiana-volunteer-firefighters-association-convention/
LOCATION:Courtyard Muncie at Horizon Convention Center\, 601 South High Street\, Muncie\, IN\, 47305\, United States
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Volunteer Fire/EMS Recruitment & Retention: Lessons from Top Gun
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes lessons can come from surprising sources. Take the movie Top Gun. If we look closely with a recruitment and retention lens\, there is much we can glean about building a strong team culture\, providing effective communication\, the importance of mentorship and recognition\, and creating a strong sense of purpose and mission. These are all key elements for a successful recruitment and retention strategy. This webinar\, presented by Walter Campbell\, will explore the key strategies and lessons from Top Gun that can be used to enhance your fire or EMS department’s recruitment\, retention\, engagement\, teambuilding\, and communication. Register. \n \n\nThis webinar is sponsored by First Arriving.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/webinar-volunteer-fire-ems-recruitment-retention-lessons-from-top-gun/
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SUMMARY:MSFA Convention & Conference 2023
DESCRIPTION:The NVFC’s GA Director\, David Bullard\, will present “Creating a Psychologically Healthy Fire Department” on June 20 at 1pm ET.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/msfa-convention-conference-2023/
LOCATION:Roland E. Powell Convention Center\, 4001 Coastal Highway\, Ocean City\, MD\, 21842\, United States
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SUMMARY:Safety Stand Down
DESCRIPTION:Fire departments should take this week to focus on health and safety training and education. This year’s theme is “Lithium-Ion Batteries: Are You Ready?”
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/safety-stand-down-5/
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SUMMARY:NVFC Training Summit
DESCRIPTION:This event will provide an opportunity to participate in valuable classroom training and share ideas and best practices with emergency responders from across the U.S. Attendees will have their choice of breakout sessions to attend\, with sessions addressing key topics in first responder health\, safety\, recruitment\, and retention. The event will also feature keynote speakers\, general sessions\, networking events\, and a vendor expo.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/nvfc-training-summit-7/
LOCATION:Sheraton Oklahoma City Downtown Hotel\, 1 North Broadway Avenue\, Oklahoma City\, OK\, 73102\, United States
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SUMMARY:R&R Coffee Talk With the Doc
DESCRIPTION:Coming to you live from the NVFC Training Summit\, join Dr. Candice McDonald\, Chief Joel Cerny\, and Chief Doug Cline as they brew up ideas for onboarding. Register.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/rr-coffee-talk-with-the-doc-3/
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