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SUMMARY:In-Person - 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. During the second half of the session\, retention challenges\, potential solutions\, and the importance of leadership will be covered. Hosted by: Berrien County Firefighters Association
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/essentials-of-volunteer-retention-and-recruitment-2/
LOCATION:St. Joseph Township Hall/Fire Station #1\, 3000 Washington Ave.\, St. Joseph\, MI\, 49085\, United States
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250301T004126Z
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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. This training will require space outside for a hands-on component with an electric vehicle. \nInstructor: Tom Miller
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/ev-afv-incident-management-safety-and-response-techniques/
LOCATION:Glade Spring Fire Department\, 318 E Glade Street\, Glade Spring\, VA\, 24340\, United States
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Protecting Our Heroes - Women Firefighters’ Health and Wellness
DESCRIPTION:Women make up half of communities but only a small percentage of the fire service\, making them a great potential audience for recruitment. While there are many benefits to being a firefighter\, there are also challenges when it comes to recruiting and retaining women. Some of these include health risks\, ill-fitting gear\, discrimination\, and limited workplace policies that can impact physical and mental wellbeing. In this webinar\, Brittany Hollerbach from NDRI-USA\, Inc. will share groundbreaking insights on the health issues specific to female firefighters and highlight practical strategies to address these challenges. Join us to explore how departments can improve recruitment\, retention\, and safety by implementing inclusive policies\, health-focused programs\, and supportive environments for women firefighters. This webinar is sponsored by Fire Engineering.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/webinar-protecting-our-heroes-women-firefighters-health-and-wellness/
LOCATION:MT
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T170000
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SUMMARY:In-Person - Wildland Fire Assessment Program Training
DESCRIPTION:The Wildland Fire Assessment Program (WFAP) will teach you how to work-side-by-side with homeowners to identify threats around their property that may be susceptible to wildfires. The WFAP is a joint effort between the National Volunteer Fire Council and the U.S. Forest Service to prepare fire department members with the necessary information\, skills\, and resources to conduct home safety assessments and provide residents with recommendations as to how to make their homes more fire adapted in the wildland-urban interface. To register email Chief Jeffrey Reed at chiefrobyfiredepartment@yahoo.com.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/wildland-fire-assessment-program-training-13/
LOCATION:Roby Fire Department\, 12248 Highway 32\, Roby\, MO\, 65557\, United States
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SUMMARY:NVFC Annual Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The NVFC’s Annual Membership Meeting will be held via Zoom. This meeting is open to all state\, individual\, and corporate members of the NVFC. Attendees will hear reports on the NVFC’s business and financial operations. State member representatives may vote on matters raised at the meeting. Register.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/nvfc-annual-membership-meeting-4/
LOCATION:MT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T001741
CREATED:20250224T145509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250301T004402Z
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SUMMARY:In-Person - Wildland Fire Assessment Program (WFAP)
DESCRIPTION:The Wildland Fire Assessment Program (WFAP) is a joint effort by the U.S. Forest Service and the National Volunteer Fire Council to provide volunteer firefighters and non-operational personnel with training on how to properly conduct assessments for homes located in the wildland-urban interface (WUI). This is the first program targeted to volunteers that specifically prepares them to evaluate a home and provide residents with recommendations to protect their property from wildfires in order to make their community more fire adapted. \nInstructor: Steve McClintock \nEvent: Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Conference
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/wildland-fire-assessment-program-wfap/
LOCATION:Kansas City Convention Center\, 301 W 13th St.\, Suite 100\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64105\, United States
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T180035Z
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SUMMARY:R&R Coffee Talk: Behavioral Health
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Candice McDonald and Chief Joel Cerny\, along with guests Jeff Dill and Sheri Nickel\, for an interactive discussion on Behavioral Health. The session will run 30 minutes and include audience Q&A.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/rr-coffee-talk-behavioral-health/
LOCATION:MT
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SUMMARY:In-Person - Teaching Hazmat Basics
DESCRIPTION:This course covers the foundations of teaching hazmat response and safety. Attendees will learn how to connect their hazmat training to the risks faced by the student audience. They will walk away able to take a limited hazmat resource list and develop at least three practical skills trainings of direct benefit to their students. Finally\, attendees will be able to develop training drills and/or exercises that meet the needs of their jurisdiction in accordance with recognized national standards.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/teaching-hazmat-basics-2/
LOCATION:Thomson Depot\, 111 Railroad Street\, Thomson\, GA\, 30824\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T090000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250301T004523Z
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SUMMARY:In-Person - Teaching Cargo Tank Awareness – MC-306 & DOT-406
DESCRIPTION:This course focuses on cargo tank regulations and standards\, including NFPA 470 and 49 CFR regulations as they relate to cargo tanks\, especially the MC-306/DOT-306. Attendees will learn how to teach others about the various types of bulk cargo tanks used in the transport and handling of hazardous materials. They will walk away with an understanding of the general characteristics\, lids\, and closures on MC306/DOT-406 cargo tanks. Attendees will also learn about the most common incidents and risks with these cargo tanks so that they can plan appropriate training.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/teaching-cargo-tank-awareness-mc-306-dot-406/
LOCATION:Thomson Depot\, 111 Railroad Street\, Thomson\, GA\, 30824\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T001741
CREATED:20250224T145824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250301T004614Z
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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. This training will require space outside for a hands-on component with an electric vehicle. \nInstructor: Rob Ingram
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/ev-afv-incident-management-safety-and-response-techniques-2/
LOCATION:Houston Fire Rescue – Training Center\, 226 East Madison Street\, Houston\, MS\, 38851\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T001741
CREATED:20250113T214339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250301T004628Z
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SUMMARY:In-Person - Instructor Training for Flammable Gases
DESCRIPTION:This course focuses on the specific techniques and knowledge required to teach others about flammable gases 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.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/instructor-training-for-flammable-gases/
LOCATION:Thomson Depot\, 111 Railroad Street\, Thomson\, GA\, 30824\, United States
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