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SUMMARY:Webinar: Essentials of Volunteer Retention & 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/webinar-essentials-of-volunteer-retention-recruitment/
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SUMMARY:R&R Coffee Talk: Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Candice McDonald and Chief Joel Cerny\, along with guests Doug Cline and Quentin Cash\, for an interactive discussion on Leadership. The session will run 30 minutes and include audience Q&A.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/rr-coffee-talk-leadership/
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SUMMARY:In-Person - Scenario-based Hazmat Training
DESCRIPTION:The NVFC is teaching two hazmat train-the-trainer courses at the upcoming Bryant Stiles Officers School February 21-23 in Owensboro\, KY\, hosted by the Green River Firefighters Association. This course focuses on the different types and scopes of scenarios that can be used in hazmat training. Attendees will learn the various student learning styles and how to use scenarios to bridge gaps in learning retention. The course will cover the concept of all hazards planning and how to engage key response stakeholders in scenario planning\, training\, and exercises. Registration fee for a single session or the entire weekend is $75 per student for payments received prior to close of business on February 16\, 2025. Registration fee will be $85 per student after February 16 and for any on-site registrations.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/scenario-based-hazmat-training/
LOCATION:Owensboro Convention Center\, 501 W 2nd St.\, Owensboro\, KY\, 42301\, United States
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SUMMARY:In-Person - Teaching Anhydrous Ammonia Awareness & Operations
DESCRIPTION:The NVFC is teaching two hazmat train-the-trainer courses at the upcoming Bryant Stiles Officers School February 21-23 in Owensboro\, KY\, hosted by the Green River Firefighters Association. This course focuses on the specific techniques and knowledge required to teach others about ammonia 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 to students for dealing with an incident involving the product. Safety is a focus\, and the course will stress teaching others the key safety considerations for application when dealing with an incident involving the product. Registration fee for a single session or the entire weekend is $75 per student for payments received prior to close of business on February 16\, 2025. Registration fee will be $85 per student after February 16 and for any on-site registrations.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/teaching-anhydrous-ammonia-awareness-operations/
LOCATION:Owensboro Convention Center\, 501 W 2nd St.\, Owensboro\, KY\, 42301\, United States
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SUMMARY:In-Person - EV/AFV Incident Management: Safety and Response Techniques
DESCRIPTION:As 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 and resources\, and equip first responders with the knowledge and tools to respond more safely when a hybrid or electric vehicle is involved in an incident. \nInstructor: Marie Mire
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/ev-afv-incident-management-safety-and-response-techniques-6/
LOCATION:Kuztown Fire & Rescue\, 310 Noble Street\, Kuztown\, PA\, 19530\, United States
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SUMMARY:Roundtable Talk: Safety in Action - Educating Drivers on Emergency Scene Awareness
DESCRIPTION:Engaging the community in roadway safety is a key part of reducing first responder injuries and death in traffic incident management. In this NVFC Roundtable Talk\, subject matter experts will discuss ways to motivate community members to adopt safe driving guidelines\, how to communicate key topics such as distracted driving and moving over when passing an emergency scene\, and innovative ways to reach even more drivers with these messages.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/roundtable-talk-safety-in-action-educating-drivers-on-emergency-scene-awareness/
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