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SUMMARY:Webinar - The Continuing Evolution of Utility-Scale Battery Energy Storage System Design and Safety
DESCRIPTION:As the deployment of utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) in the U.S. accelerates\, it’s critical for project developers\, owners\, and operators to engage with local firefighters to provide detailed information about advances in BESS technology\, codes and standards\, safety systems\, and facility design to support effective emergency planning\, hazard mitigation\, and incident response. This presentation by AES’ leading engineer in BESS technology will provide volunteer firefighters with critical knowledge about today’s BESS systems so that firefighters have a stronger understanding of BESS installations and the safety systems now in place\, if they ever have to respond to an event at one of these facilities. This webinar is sponsored by AES. \nPresenter: Mike Simpson
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/webinar-the-continuing-evolution-of-utility-scale-battery-energy-storage-system-design-and-safety/
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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-3/
LOCATION:Coolville Volunteer Fire Department\, 2770 Sixth Street\, Coolville\, OH\, 45723\, 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.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/ev-afv-incident-management-safety-and-response-techniques-13/
LOCATION:McLaren Bay Region Lincoln Center\, 820 S Lincoln St\, Bay City\, MI\, 48708\, United States
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Inform\, Educate\, Alert\, Recruit\, and Raise Funds with Nextdoor
DESCRIPTION:Unlock the full potential of community engagement with our invaluable webinar on leveraging Nextdoor for your emergency services department. \nImagine having a platform where your entire neighborhood is already tuned in and ready to hear from you. With a free Nextdoor page\, you get an auto-subscribed audience of verified community members\, ensuring that every message you send reaches real people who care. \nJoin us in this comprehensive webinar to discover how volunteer fire departments across the country are harnessing the power of Nextdoor to make a tangible impact. Learn firsthand from your peers as they share their success stories on:\nAlerting residents to shelter in place\, avoid the area\, or evacuate.\nInforming the community about critical incidents in real time.\nEducating residents on their vital roles in fire prevention and risk reduction.\nRecruiting dedicated new members who are passionate about serving.\nRaising essential funds to support and sustain crucial operations. \nBut that’s not all. We will also dive deep into best practices designed to boost your engagement levels and ensure your messages stand out. Plus\, gain exclusive access to a comprehensive content library featuring pre-written posts and expertly designed graphics\, all explicitly formatted for Nextdoor in collaboration with the NFPA. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to transform how your fire department communicates\, educates\, recruits\, and raises funds. Sign up now\, and let’s work together to create safer\, more connected communities!
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/webinar-inform-educate-alert-recruit-and-raise-funds-with-nextdoor/
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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. Potential retention solutions and the importance of leadership will also be covered.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/essentials-of-volunteer-retention-and-recruitment-3/
LOCATION:Woodstock Fire Department\, 121 W Court Street\, Woodstock\, VA\, 22664\, United States
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SUMMARY:In-Person - Creating a Psychologically Healthy Fire Department
DESCRIPTION:This course from the National Volunteer Fire Council and the American Psychological Association’s Center for Organizational Excellence is designed to empower fire department leadership to promote and support healthy\, high-performing fire/EMS departments. Based on the framework from the Psychologically Healthy Fire Departments initiative\, this course focuses on six key practices – member involvement\, health and safety\, member growth and development\, work-life-volunteer balance\, member recognition\, and effective communication – to facilitate member well-being and department functioning. \nRegister by emailing Dwayne Thevis at: secretary@lsfa.net
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/creating-a-psychologically-healthy-fire-department/
LOCATION:Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel\, 2 Poydras Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70130\, United States
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SUMMARY:Roundtable Talk - Diving Deeper: Fires and Non-Fire Emergencies in Big Box Facilities
DESCRIPTION:Following up on the December 2024 Roundtable Talk on big-box fires\, this session will further explore how volunteer fire departments can prepare for emergency responses to big-box facilities. In small towns\, where land is less expensive and highway/interstate access is convenient\, big box facilities such as distribution centers\, warehouses\, and industrial spaces continue to absorb land. Often these facilities are in the coverage area of volunteer fire departments that have limited resources. To respond efficiently and safely\, it is important to prepare for the challenges ahead. While sprinklers contain the fire\, firefighters still have search\, rescue\, extinguishment\, salvage\, and overhaul. Join the NVFC and a panel of experts for this Roundtable Talk to dive deeper into big-box fire and non-fire emergency response. \nPresenters: Mike Dugan\, Clark Lamping\, and Tom Merrill (Moderator)
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/roundtable-talk-diving-deeper-fires-and-non-fire-emergencies-in-big-box-facilities/
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