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SUMMARY:Webinar: Unlocking Opportunities - Tips for Crafting an NVFC Grant and Giveaway Application
DESCRIPTION:The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) regularly teams up with partners to provide grant\, giveaway\, and scholarship opportunities for the fire and emergency services. Are you ready to boost your department’s resources and make the most of these opportunities? Join NVFC board member Joel Cerny and program manager Lori Shirley for this webinar to learn how to identify key opportunities\, craft compelling applications\, use appropriate data\, and avoid common pitfalls. Whether you’re applying for funding\, gear\, or education\, this session will provide actionable strategies to help your department produce a competitive NVFC grant or giveaway application. This webinar is sponsored by MSA Safety. 
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/webinar-unlocking-opportunities-tips-for-crafting-an-nvfc-grant-and-giveaway-application/
LOCATION:MT
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SUMMARY:Essentials of Volunteer Retention and Recruitment
DESCRIPTION:Many 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 importance of leadership will also be covered.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/essentials-of-volunteer-retention-and-recruitment/
LOCATION:Nehalem Bay Fire & Rescue\, 36375 Highway 101 N\, Nehalem\, OR\, 97131\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T130000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Actions Firefighters Can Take to Reduce Cancer Risks
DESCRIPTION:Occupational cancer continues to have an impact on the lives of our firefighters. Since 2015\, fire service organizations across this country have prioritized the occupational issue and improvements have been recommended for implementation within the framework of our operations at incidents. While we’ve seen improvements in our cancer initiative\, the need to continue to provide education on this topic and its impact on our firefighters and their families must continue. In this webinar\, Chief Brian McQueen of the National Volunteer Fire Council\, Chief John Buckman III of the International Association of Fire Chiefs\, and Scott Beecher of Ward Diesel Filter Systems will discuss the specific actions outlined in the Lavender Ribbon Report that firefighters and their departments can take to reduce the risk of occupational cancer\, as well as how departments can embed these practices into their operations and culture. This webinar is sponsored by Ward Diesel Filter Systems.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/webinar-actions-firefighters-can-take-to-reduce-cancer-risks/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250118T080000
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SUMMARY:Teaching Hazmat Basics
DESCRIPTION:The NVFC\, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)\, is offering a hazmat train-the-trainer program: Partners in Training (PIT) Crew. This project will help first responders gain the knowledge and skills they need to train others in their communities on hazmat safety and response. Experienced hazmat trainers and those new to the field are welcome to participate. After course completion\, attendees will receive a materials toolkit and session slides to help them teach these courses to others. Find out more at www.nvfc.org/hazmat.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/teaching-hazmat-basics/
LOCATION:Mont Belvieu Fire Station\, 11607 Eagle Drive\, Mont Belvieu\, TX\, 77580\, United States
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UID:20715-1737273600-1737302400@www.nvfc.org
SUMMARY:Teaching Basic Decon
DESCRIPTION:The NVFC\, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)\, is offering a hazmat train-the-trainer program: Partners in Training (PIT) Crew. This project will help first responders gain the knowledge and skills they need to train others in their communities on hazmat safety and response. Experienced hazmat trainers and those new to the field are welcome to participate. After course completion\, attendees will receive a materials toolkit and session slides to help them teach these courses to others. Find out more at www.nvfc.org/hazmat.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/teaching-basic-decon/
LOCATION:Mont Belvieu Fire Station\, 11607 Eagle Drive\, Mont Belvieu\, TX\, 77580\, United States
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SUMMARY:Roundtable Talk: Community Risk Reduction for Fire Departments - Strategies for a Safer Community
DESCRIPTION:Just in time for Community Risk Reduction Week (January 20-26)\, tune in for this NVFC Roundtable Talk focusing on actionable strategies to help your department develop and implement community risk reduction (CRR) programs that address unique risks within your service area. This panel discussion will cover essential elements\, tools\, and best practices to enhance fire safety\, emergency preparedness\, and community engagement.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/roundtable-talk-community-risk-reduction-for-fire-departments-strategies-for-a-safer-community/
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SUMMARY:R&R Coffee Talk: Supporting Families
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Candice McDonald and Chief Joel Cerny\, along with guests Joe Maruca\, and Mike and Anne Gagliano\, for an interactive discussion on Supporting Families. The session will run 30 minutes and include audience Q&A.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/rr-coffee-talk-supporting-families/
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