October 4
Fire Prevention Week (FPW) will take place October 8-14, 2023, with the theme “Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention.™” Join the NVFC, moderator Michael McLeieer of
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Upcoming Events
Oct
04
Roundtable Talk: Fire Prevention Week — Cooking up a Plan for Your Department
Oct
05
Webinar: Lithium-Ion Batteries & Energy Storage Systems Series, Part 3 — A Risk-Based Approach
October 5
As energy storage system (ESS) technology continues to rise in popularity, it’s critical that emergency personnel are prepared to respond to incidents involving this new technology. Join presenters Tom Miller
Oct
07
Hazmat PIT Crew Train-the-Trainer
October 7
The following courses will be offered: Instructor Training for Flammable Gases Instructor Training for Chlorine Instructor Training for Methanol Instructor Training for Flammable Liquids
Oct
21
Litchfield County Regional Fire School
October 21
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Is your fire department looking for a way to increase non-operational support, enhance community relations, and create a pipeline for recruitment? Then start a junior firefighter program. The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) has released an updated Junior Firefighter Program Starter Kit to help departments build the framework for a successful... Read More ...NVFC Receives Federal Grant to Support Emergency Responder Health and Safety
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Sep 19, 2023
Fire Prevention Week (FPW) will take place October 8-14, 2023, with the theme “Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention.™” Join the NVFC and a panel of subject matter experts on October 4 at 2pm ET for a live discussion on the importance of this year’s theme, how your department can participate in FPW, and tips and... Read More ...Pipeline Safety and Response Considerations: A Collaborative Approach
Sep 19, 2023
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