NVFC Live Online Trainings

The NVFC offers the following live, virtual training opportunities, all of which are presented on Zoom:

Below are upcoming events. This page is updated as more trainings are added. If you miss a live webinar or Roundtable Talk, you can watch the recording in the NVFC Virtual Classroom. R&R Coffee Talks and Volunteer Voices Live events are not recorded.

To watch a recorded event, you will need to login to the NVFC Virtual Classroom. Don’t have an account? Click here and select “Set up an account.” It’s free to set up an account and gives you access to all the training you take through the NVFC. View a tutorial here.

Webinar – Advancing Volunteer Firefighter Health: Findings from the ECHOS Study
November 19 @ 7pm ET
Presenters: Madeleine Sayre and Dr. Alberto Caban-Martinez
Volunteer firefighters face many of the same dangers as their career counterparts, yet due to limited research on volunteers little is known about the specific exposures they encounter that could impact their health. To help close this gap, the Firefighter Cancer Initiative (FCI) at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami completed a project using wristband sampling to characterize carcinogens in volunteer firefighter work environments. Join FCI researchers Madeleine Sayre and Dr. Alberto Caban-Martinez for this NVFC webinar to hear about the recent findings from the ECHOS Study (Environmental Characterization of Health hazards in Occupational Settings).

Webinar – Building a Mayday Culture: Preparing Firefighters for Survival and Success
November 20 @ 2pm ET
Presenter: Sam DeSessa
When a mayday is declared, every second counts. This webinar bridges the gap between cultivating a strong mayday culture in training and executing effective incident command strategies on the fireground. Participants will learn strategies to build a proactive culture that emphasizes prevention, readiness, and effective mayday response at both the individual and organizational level.

Roundtable Talk – Holiday Blues: Supporting Behavioral Health and Resilience in the Fire and Emergency Services
November 25 @ 2pm ET
Presenters: Jeff Dill (moderator), Robert Ridley, Cobey Taylor, and Sarah Gura, MA, LCPC, LMHC, EMDR, RYT200
The holidays can be a difficult time for first responders, bringing added stress, loneliness, and emotional strain. Join the NVFC for a panel discussion on behavioral health during the holiday season, including myths about suicide rates, signs and symptoms to watch for, and practical coping strategies to stay healthy and resilient.

Roundtable Talk – From Search to Submission: Navigating the Grant Process
December 11 @ 2pm ET
Presenters: Daniel Chapek, Kait Meeker, and Dave Lewis (moderator)
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 

Check out additional on-demand courses in the NVFC Virtual Classroom.