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SUMMARY:Webinar: Wildfire — It Knows No Boundaries
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Bill Arsenault \nEach year\, the frequency and intensity of wildfires are growing. They are destroying land across the globe and are taking lives in communities and firefighting organizations of every size. In fact\, the U.S. Fire Administration reports that between 1990 and 2020\, there were 522 firefighters killed while involved in brush\, grass\, or wildland fire response. In this webinar\, presenter Bill Arsenault will provide a look into the wildfire landscape of the past 30 years\, what has changed for the fire service\, and what we must do to be more effective in our preparedness and response. Register.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/webinar-wildland-fires-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240504
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SUMMARY:National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend
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URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/national-fallen-firefighters-memorial-weekend-2/
LOCATION:National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Park\, 16825 S Seton Ave\, Emmitsburg\, MD\, 21727\, United States
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SUMMARY:Partners in Training Crew Training -- Marcy\, NY
DESCRIPTION:The Partners in Training (PIT) Crew program provides free hazmat train-the-trainer courses to first responders to help them educate others in their departments and communities on hazmat safety and response. \nWhen: May 4-5\, 2024\nWhere: Maynard FD Station 1\, 9500 Maynard Drive\, Marcy\, NY 13403\nHosted by: Maynard FD and the National Volunteer Fire Council \nCourses being offered: \n\nTeaching Scenario Based Hazmat\nInstructor Training for Flammable Gases\nInstructor Training for Ammonia
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/partners-in-training-crew-training-marcy-ny/
LOCATION:Maynard FD Station 1\, 9500 Maynard Drive\, Marcy\, NY\, 13403\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240506T140000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Protecting Houses of Worship from Arson
DESCRIPTION:Presenters from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA): Joseph Larkin\, section chief\, Stakeholder Engagement Division; Victoria M. Rossi\, supervisory intelligence specialist\, CISA Intel – Analysis Branch; and Bob Winters\, protective security advisor \nArson Awareness Week is May 5-11 and this year’s theme is “Protecting Houses of Worship – Fire as a Weapon.” The NVFC and USFA are holding a webinar to support this year’s theme with representatives from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). Briefings will include a historical review of attacks on houses of worship using fire as the weapon; a threat and intelligence review of current threat actors\, targets\, and trends; and a discussion on preventing\, protecting\, mitigating\, and response and recovery for arson events involving houses of worship. There will be a question and answer period following the briefings. Register.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/webinar-protecting-houses-of-worship-from-arson/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T154850
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Update from OSHA on the Proposed Emergency Response Standard
DESCRIPTION:On February 5\, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published the proposed new Emergency Response Standard\, and the public has until June 21 to provide comments. If adopted as is\, this proposed standard would bring immense challenges to volunteer departments\, and some may even be forced to shut down. It is important that the volunteer fire and emergency service understand how this rule would impact them and provide their comments to OSHA before June 21. This NVFC presentation will allow you to hear directly from OSHA staff about how volunteers would be impacted by this standard and what you can do to make your voice heard. Register. \nPlease note: Due to this being a pending federal rulemaking\, the presenters from OSHA will not be able to take comments on the proposed standard. They will only be able to provide clarifications on the content of notice of proposed rulemaking or guidance on where and how to submit a public comment.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/webinar-update-from-osha-on-the-proposed-emergency-response-standard/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T140000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Responding to Warehouses and High Challenge Facilities – Considerations for Volunteer Departments
DESCRIPTION:Warehouses utilizing robotics and other high challenge facilities bring a set of difficulties for volunteer fire departments\, who may not be used to dealing with these technologies. While responding to emergency incidents in these types of facilities is not common\, when they do happen the risk is high. This webinar will introduce participants to some of the high challenge facilities that they may encounter. Join speaker Michael Spaziani of FM Global as he helps participants better understand the challenges and how to prepare for an emergency response to the facility. Register. \n\nThis webinar is sponsored by Stonehouse Media.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/webinar-warehouse-sprinkler-system-response/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T130000
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SUMMARY:Roundtable Talk: Proposed OSHA Standard Update and What It Means for Volunteer Fire Departments
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Dave Denniston\, Bruce Lundegren\, Ryan Woodward \nOn February 5\, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a proposed rule revising its emergency response standard. This is the first time OSHA revised this standard since 1980\, and the public has until June 21 to provide comments. If enacted as is\, this proposed rule would bring immense challenges to volunteer departments\, and some may even be forced to shut down. It is important that the volunteer fire service understand how this rule would impact them and provide their comments to OSHA before June 21. This NVFC Roundtable Talk will highlight some of the biggest concerns with the proposed revised emergency standard\, discuss which volunteers will be impacted\, explain the NVFC’s strategy for addressing the proposed revision\, and suggest best practices for departments wishing to comment on the revisions. \nThe text of the proposed revised OSHA emergency response standard\, information on how to submit comments\, and more can be found here. \nRegister.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/roundtable-talk-proposed-osha-standard-update-and-what-it-means-for-volunteer-fire-departments/
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SUMMARY:Partners in Training Crew Training -- Wenatchee\, WA
DESCRIPTION:The Partners in Training (PIT) Crew program provides hazmat train-the-trainer courses to first responders to help them educate others in their departments and communities on hazmat safety and response. \nWhen: May 17-18\, 2024\nWhere: Wenatchee Convention Center\, 121 N Wenatchee Ave\, Wenatchee\, WA 98801\nHosted by: Washington State Firefighters’ Association 101st Annual Fire School and Conference / the National Volunteer Fire Council \nCourses being offered: \n\nInstructor Training for Flammable Liquids (3 hours)\nInstructor Training for Flammable Gases (3 hours)
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/partners-in-training-crew-training-wenatchee-wa/
LOCATION:Wenatchee Convention Center\, 121 N Wenatchee Ave\, Wenatchee\, WA\, 98801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T140000
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SUMMARY:Roundtable Talk: Answering the Call – Volunteer EMS Recruitment & Retention Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Panelists: Candice McDonald (moderator)\, Eric Quinney\, Pam Rogers\, and Jules Scadden \nEmergency medical incidents make up the largest segment of emergency calls in most communities. Volunteer fire departments need a forward-thinking plan to maintain sufficient emergency medical services (EMS) staffing. Join the NVFC and an expert panel for a Roundtable Talk on May 22 to discuss volunteer recruitment and retention for EMS. As communities face increasing demands for emergency response\, maintaining a robust volunteer force is essential. This discussion will highlight effective strategies and innovative approaches aimed at addressing this challenge\, from targeted outreach programs to fostering a supportive volunteer culture. Register.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/roundtable-talk-volunteer-ems-recruitment-and-retention-strategies/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T150000
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SUMMARY:Roundtable Talk: Proposed OSHA Standard Update and Working with Local Government
DESCRIPTION:Panelists: Brett Mattson\, Yucel (u-jel) Ors\, and Ryan Woodward (moderator) \nIf adopted as written\, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) proposed Emergency Response Standard would bring immense challenges to volunteer departments\, and some may even be forced to shut down. This proposed rule could also have a significant broader impact on local governments. The NVFC will host a roundtable discussion with representatives from the National League of Cities and the National Association of Counties to highlight areas of mutual concerns and provide recommendations on how volunteer departments can collaborate with their local government to express these concerns to OSHA. Register.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/roundtable-talk-proposed-osha-standard-update-and-working-with-local-government/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T150000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Managing Combination Departments -- Leadership Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Quentin Cash \nLeading a combination department with both career and volunteer personnel can bring unique challenges for officers. This webinar will provide an overview of challenging issues and considerations facing emergency service leaders and chief officers in combination department settings. Topics covered will include administration\, delegation\, setting expectations\, mentoring\, and human resource issues\, among others. Presenter Quentin Cash will also provide tips and tools to produce success around communications\, leadership\, and supervision. Register. \n \n  \nThis webinar is sponsored by Amazon Business.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/webinar-managing-combination-departments/
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