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SUMMARY:In-Person - Building a Healthy and High-Performing 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. \nInstructor: Dave Lewis
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/in-person-building-a-healthy-and-high-performing-fire-department-3/
LOCATION:North East Fire Co. Inc.\, 210 South Mauldin Ave\, North East\, MD\, 21901\, United States
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SUMMARY:In-Person - Leadership for the Fire & Emergency Services and Incident Safety Officer Training
DESCRIPTION:Leadership for the Fire and Emergency Services\nQuality leadership is essential for the fire and emergency services to accomplish the mission\, improve member satisfaction\, and best serve the community. This course examines leadership styles\, qualities\, ethics\, and best practices to help your department function at a high level and avoid fire and emergency services leadership pitfalls. Retention research will also be discussed to help leaders understand retention concerns and identify solutions. \nIncident Safety Officer\nThe NVFC’s Incident Safety Officer (ISO) training will give students an overview of the role of an ISO and cover communications and safety\, as well as the practical application of this information. Please note\, this is not an ISO certification program.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/in-person-leadership-for-the-fire-emergency-services-and-incident-safety-officer-training/
LOCATION:New River Community College\, 5251 College Drive\, Dublin\, VA\, 24084\, United States
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CREATED:20251020T214302Z
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SUMMARY:Roundtable Talk - From Search to Submission: Navigating the Grant Process
DESCRIPTION:Grants can provide vital support for volunteer fire and EMS departments\, helping to fund everything from training and equipment to community programs. However\, finding the right opportunity and submitting a competitive application takes planning. In this NVFC Roundtable Talk\, a panel of experts will share practical strategies\, personal experiences\, and lessons learned to help departments locate funding sources\, understand requirements\, and strengthen their overall grant approach. This roundtable talk is sponsored by Snap-tite Hose.
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/roundtable-talk-from-search-to-submission-navigating-the-grant-process/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T092820
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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 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: Jeff Romines
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/in-person-ev-afv-incident-management-safety-and-response-techniques-13/
LOCATION:Sedgewickville Station 1/Firehouse 1\, 18645 State Highway EE\, Sedgewickville\, MO\, 63781\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T160000
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SUMMARY:In-Person - Volunteer Fire Service Culture: Essential Strategies for Success
DESCRIPTION:The NVFC published the textbook Volunteer Fire Service Culture – Essential Strategies for Success as a guide to fire service leaders who desire to change their department’s culture and attitude towards personal health and safety. This training delves into key points from the guide to reinforce the need for change and provide a roadmap to improve the health and safety of volunteer fire and EMS responders. \nInstructor: Rob Ingram
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/in-person-volunteer-fire-service-culture-essential-strategies-for-success/
LOCATION:Central Crossing FPD Headquarters\, 23463 State Highway 39\, Shell Knob\, MO\, 65747\, United States
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SUMMARY:In-Person - Leadership for the Fire and Emergency Services & Volunteer Fire Service Culture: Essential Strategies for Success
DESCRIPTION:Leadership for the Fire and Emergency Services: Quality leadership is essential for the fire and emergency services to accomplish the mission\, improve member satisfaction\, and best serve the community. This course examines leadership styles\, qualities\, ethics\, and best practices to help your department function at a high level and avoid fire and emergency services leadership pitfalls. Retention research will also be discussed to help leaders understand retention concerns and identify solutions. \nVolunteer Fire Service Culture: Essential Strategies for Success: The NVFC published the textbook Volunteer Fire Service Culture – Essential Strategies for Success as a guide to fire service leaders who desire to change their department’s culture and attitude towards personal health and safety. This training delves into key points from the guide to reinforce the need for change and provide a roadmap to improve the health and safety of volunteer fire and EMS responders. \nInstructor: Doug deBest
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/in-person-leadership-for-the-fire-and-emergency-services-volunteer-fire-service-culture-essential-strategies-for-success/
LOCATION:Wadesville Center Township VFD\, 4200 Princeton Street\, Wadesville\, IN\, 47638\, United States
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SUMMARY:Essentials of Volunteer Retention & Recruitment & Leadership for the Fire and Emergency Services
DESCRIPTION:Essentials of Volunteer Retention & Recruitment: 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. \nLeadership for the Fire and Emergency Services: Quality leadership is essential for the fire and emergency services to accomplish the mission\, improve member satisfaction\, and best serve the community. This course examines leadership styles\, qualities\, ethics\, and best practices to help your department function at a high level and avoid fire and emergency services leadership pitfalls. Retention research will also be discussed to help leaders understand retention concerns and identify solutions. \nInstructor: Tiger Schmittendorf
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/essentials-of-volunteer-retention-recruitment-leadership-for-the-fire-and-emergency-services/
LOCATION:Blount County Multipurpose Center\, 6700 Co Highway 1\, Cleveland\, AL\, 35049\, United States
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Professionalism and Public Trust in the Volunteer Fire Service
DESCRIPTION:Public trust is the foundation of every successful volunteer fire department. While the Maltese Cross firefighters wear symbolizes courage\, service\, and sacrifice\, it also carries responsibility. Every action\, every word\, and every choice a firefighter makes reflects not only on the individual\, but on the entire fire service family. Join presenter Tom Merrill for this webinar on how professionalism is critical in building and shaping trust\, and how every member plays a vital role protecting the department’s reputation and upholding a tradition of excellence. \nPresenter: Tom Merrill
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/webinar-professionalism-and-public-trust-in-the-volunteer-fire-service/
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