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SUMMARY:Webinar - Clearing the Air: Addressing Pipeline Emergency Response Misconceptions
DESCRIPTION:When a pipeline incident occurs\, communication and coordination between a utility or pipeline operator and emergency response agency is critical. But lurking is a laundry list of myths that both groups – as well as the regulatory community – have embraced. These misconceptions introduce dangers and risks that impact the potential for not only successful communication and coordination\, but the ability to safely resolve an event of any size. The session will provide real-world perspectives from both responders and the pipeline and utilities\, plus practical strategies to improve drills\, liaison programs\, and on-scene coordination. This webinar is sponsored by Buxus.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/webinar-clearing-the-air-addressing-pipeline-misconceptions/
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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 \nTo register email Henry Angelopulos – hangelopulos@tricountycc.edu
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/ev-afv-incident-management-safety-and-response-techniques-7/
LOCATION:Tri-County Community College\, Crisp Building\, Room 100\, 21 Campus Circle\, Murphy\, NC\, 28909\, 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: Doug deBest \n 
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/ev-afv-incident-management-safety-and-response-techniques-8/
LOCATION:Covert Township Fire Department\, 33805 M-140 Highway\, Covert\, MI\, 49043\, United States
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Roadway Incident Safety & Survival: Best Practices for Emergency Responders
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, emergency responders are injured or killed while operating on or near roadways. This NVFC webinar\, presented by Jack Sullivan\, CSP\, and Lt. Brady Robinette\, will highlight critical strategies and standards aimed at improving responder safety in roadway environments. Topics include national statistics on struck-by-vehicle incidents\, an overview of ongoing data collection efforts by Emergency Responder Safety Institute and Federal Highway Administration\, and best practices for addressing highway median crossover hazards. The presenters will also explore the importance of interagency communication and collaboration through TIM Committees\, as well as new developments in helmet and head protection standards. This session is essential for responders committed to improving scene safety and survivability. \n 
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/webinar-roadway-incident-safety-survival-best-practices-for-emergency-responders/
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SUMMARY:In-Person - Wildland Fire Assessment Program
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. Learn more at www.nvfc.org/wfap. \nDay 1: WFAP – classroom session \nUsing Your Community’s Vulnerabilities to Raise Wildfire Awareness:\n“Vulnerability” is not just for talking about our feelings! In terms of community risk reduction (CRR)\, vulnerability is the likelihood that an individual or group will suffer harm or loss from a hazardous situation\, environment\, or event. CRR specifically defines 5 types of vulnerability as they relate to hazards: human\, social\, economic\, environmental\, and political. All CRR models use those vulnerability types to determine high-risk areas in a community\, and who\nis at most risk from the hazards that exist. We can apply those vulnerability types to our own communities and personalize the risk that wildfire presents for different populations in our response areas. By doing so\, we will raise community awareness of the dangers and long-term damages of wildfire\, in turn helping our community members to embrace mitigation efforts and protection plans. Learn more at https://virtualclassroom.nvfc.org/. \nInstructors – Josh Nigro and Art Howe
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/in-person-wildland-fire-assessment-program/
LOCATION:Essex Fire Department\, 11 John Wise Ave\, Essex\, MA\, 01929\, United States
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SUMMARY:In-Person - Wildland Fire Assessment Program
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. Learn more at www.nvfc.org/wfap. \nDay 2: WFAP – Classroom Session and Hands-on Training \nIntroduction to the Wildfire Risk Assessment Portal:\nAccurate and up-to-date wildfire risk information is critical for the effective and efficient implementation of the National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy. The Northeast-Midwest Wildfire Risk Assessment Portal consists of a variety of data\, user-friendly applications and planning tools that can be used to help prioritize areas in a federal\, state\, Tribal\, community\, local jurisdiction or landscape where tactical analyses\, community interaction and education\, or mitigation treatments that might be necessary to reduce risk from wildfires. Learn more at https://northeastmidwestwildfirerisk.com \nHands-on Training:\nPut it into practice! You’ll evaluate a home in the community to gain a better understanding of a home assessment and put classroom knowledge into action. You will be outside\, so dress appropriately. \nInstructors – Josh Nigro and Art Howe
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/in-person-wildland-fire-assessment-program-2/
LOCATION:Essex Fire Department\, 11 John Wise Ave\, Essex\, MA\, 01929\, United States
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SUMMARY:Roundtable Talk - Get Ready for Safety Stand Down 2025
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Safety Stand Down takes place June 15-21 with the theme “Break the Stigma: Behavioral Health RESET.” Fire and emergency service departments are asked to focus their training and education that week on the mental well-being of their crew and the daily topics of Recognize\, Educate\, Strategies\, Empower\, and Training. What does all this mean\, and how can your department participate? Find out in this informative panel discussion! Learn why this year’s theme is so critical\, resources and tools available\, and what your department can do during Safety Stand Down and beyond. Safety Stand Down is a joint initiative of the IAFC\, NVFC\, IAFF\, NFPA\, and FDSOA. \nPresenters: Jeff Dill\, Bob Fash\, Dr. Abby Morris\, Dr. Kerry Ramella\, and Chief Darin Wallentine (Moderator)
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/roundtable-talk-get-ready-for-safety-stand-down-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250614T150000
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SUMMARY:In-Person - Planning and Implementing a Training Program
DESCRIPTION:This course reviews best practices for creating a robust training program in a volunteer fire department. You will learn how to ensure your training program produces positive outcomes\, accomplishes training goals\, and prepares members to run safe and effective operations. \nRegister by emailing Steve Lauer at: stevelauer@hotmail.com \nThis training is part of the 2025 Montana State Volunteer Firefighter Convention.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/planning-and-implementing-a-training-program/
LOCATION:Maki Theater\, 724 Louisiana Ave\, Libby\, MT\, 59923\, United States
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SUMMARY:NVFC Training Summit
DESCRIPTION:The NVFC’s signature conference is an opportunity to participate in valuable classroom training and share ideas and best practices with emergency responders from across the U.S. Attendees can choose from breakout sessions addressing key topics in three tracks: first responder health\, safety and training; leadership; and recruitment and retention. Travel stipends are available.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/nvfc-training-summit-9/
LOCATION:Salt Lake City Marriott City Center\, 220 S. State St.\, Salt Lake City\, UT\, 84111\, United States
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