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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: Doug deBest
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/in-person-ev-afv-incident-management-safety-and-response-techniques-32/
LOCATION:City of Niles Fire Department\, 1345 E Main St\, Niles\, MI\, 49120\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T090000
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DTSTAMP:20260616T220316
CREATED:20260526T170817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T170817Z
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SUMMARY:In-Person - The Power of Hope: Strengthening Resilience and Wellbeing in First Responders
DESCRIPTION:First responders face unique and repeated stressors which wear down the systems for resilient thinking. This course explores the role of hope in first responder resilience. The course examines Dr. Richard Snyder’s Hope Theory and how it can be used to enhance resilience\, wellbeing\, and purpose for first responders – both personally and within your department. Topics include hope as it applies to moral injury\, trauma\, and agency\, and the role of leadership\, mentors\, and peer support in cultivating hope in their responders. \nInstructor: Marie Mire
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/in-person-the-power-of-hope-strengthening-resilience-and-wellbeing-in-first-responders/
LOCATION:Saluda County Emergency Operations Center\, 175 Public Safety Dr\, Saluda\, SC\, 29138\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T150000
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CREATED:20260616T184918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T190523Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - NERIS Live: What Volunteer Fire Chiefs Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:The transition from NFIRS to the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) is complete — volunteer departments are now required to use the new platform. So what comes next? In this webinar\, the NERIS team will provide a live update on the platform’s ongoing development\, recent changes\, lessons learned from departments already in the system\, and strategies to help your department get the most out of NERIS. This is your opportunity to ask questions and stay ahead of what’s coming. \nPresenter: Tom Jenkins
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/neris-live-what-volunteer-fire-chiefs-need-to-know/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260708T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260708T200000
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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: Paul Bearce
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/in-person-building-a-healthy-and-high-performing-fire-department-8/
LOCATION:Taos County Admin. Building\, 105 Albright Street\, Taos\, NM\, 87571\, United States
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CREATED:20260325T152837Z
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SUMMARY:In-Person - NVFC Hands-On: Regional Training Series
DESCRIPTION:Leadership for the Fire and Emergency Services (4-6 hours): 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. \nPlanning and Implementing a Training Program (2 hours): 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. \nInstructors: Brian Focht and Dave Lewis
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/in-person-nvfc-hands-on-regional-training-series/
LOCATION:Wayne County Regional Training Facility\, 2725 South Millborne Road\, Apple Creek\, OH\, 44606\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T080000
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SUMMARY:In-Person - NVFC Hands-On: Regional Training Series
DESCRIPTION:Surviving the Job – Cancer in the Fire Service (2 hours): Cancer is a serious threat facing today’s fire service\, but there are easy and low-cost ways you can lower your risks. These include the 11 best practices for firefighter cancer prevention as outlined in the Lavender Ribbon Report. This course will explain how to incorporate these life-saving practices into your daily routines to reduce your exposure risks and protect yourself and your fellow firefighters from occupational cancer.  \nVolunteer Fire Service Culture: Essential Strategies for Success (4-6 hours): 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. \nInstructors: Brian Focht and Dave Lewis
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/in-person-nvfc-hands-on-regional-training-series-2/
LOCATION:Wayne County Regional Training Facility\, 2725 South Millborne Road\, Apple Creek\, OH\, 44606\, United States
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Driving Change: K-12 Distracted Driving Prevention Programs for Your Community
DESCRIPTION:We train for emergencies every day\, but preventing them starts before the sirens. Just as we go into schools to teach kids about fire safety\, we can teach them about distracted driving. Join this NVFC webinar to learn about K-12 programs you can immediately implement in your community — from reading programs for K-1 students to classroom lessons\, middle and high school presentations\, and train-the-trainer resources. These programs have been evaluated by the U.S. Department of Transportation and found to be effective in changing attitudes and behaviors surrounding distracted driving. Let’s stop talking about the problem and start doing something about it. The NVFC and the Casey Feldman Foundation are partnering to provide fire and EMS departments and community educators across the nation with copies of a book and activity guides to educate our youth on the importance of distraction free driving and speaking up when an adult is driving distracted. Learn how to obtain your copies during this webinar. \nPresenter: Joel Feldman
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/webinar-driving-change-k-12-distracted-driving-prevention-programs-for-your-community/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T160000
DTSTAMP:20260616T220316
CREATED:20260210T171325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T171325Z
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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: Tom Miller
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/in-person-ev-afv-incident-management-safety-and-response-techniques-21/
LOCATION:Carroll County Civic Center\, 201 Mustang Dr.\, Huntingdon\, TN\, 38344\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260718T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260718T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T180424Z
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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: Anthony Gaul
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/in-person-ev-afv-incident-management-safety-and-response-techniques-31/
LOCATION:Bonneville County Fire District – Station 1\, 2137 S Ammon Rd\, Ammon\, ID\, 83401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T170000
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CREATED:20260528T123909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T123909Z
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SUMMARY:In-Person – Wildland Fire Assessment Program (WFAP)
DESCRIPTION:The NVFC\, in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service\, offers an in-person training course to teach fire service volunteers how to properly conduct safety assessments for homes located in the wildland-urban interface and provide recommendations to residents to protect their property from wildfires. \nInstructors: Mark Howell and Jeff Romines
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/in-person-wildland-fire-assessment-program-wfap-6/
LOCATION:Meridian Tech\, 3025 S Division St\, Guthrie\, OK\, 73044\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T213000
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CREATED:20260424T174240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T174240Z
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SUMMARY:In-Person - Teaching Hazmat on a Budget
DESCRIPTION:Teaching hazmat to your responders doesn’t have to be a costly undertaking. In this course\, attendees will learn how to identify the key components of a hazmat training budget\, including direct/indirect cost planning and using a risk-based needs assessment\, and then determine how to align goals with their budget. In addition\, attendees will learn how to find free and low-cost training materials\, resources\, and opportunities to support their program. After completing this training\, attendees will walk away able to develop a practical hazmat training session or drills using no/minimal cost resources. \nInstructor: David Bullard
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/in-person-teaching-hazmat-on-a-budget/
LOCATION:Louisville Fire Department\, 1011 Peachtree St.\, Louisville\, GA\, 30434\, United States
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