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 – Maximize Your NVFC Member Experience: Portal, Benefits, and More
April 14 @ 2pm ET
Presenters: Alyssa Dara and Laura Towers
Are you making the most of your NVFC membership? Whether you are a new member, a longtime member looking for a refresher, or a prospective member interested in learning more, this webinar will help you take full advantage of all the NVFC has to offer. Join us on April 14 at 2 pm ET for a walkthrough of the NVFC member portal, an overview of exclusive member benefits, and practical tips for getting the most value from your membership.

Webinar – Start Strong: Effective Onboarding for Volunteer Firefighters and EMS
April 23 @ 2pm ET
Presenter: Pam Rogers
Onboarding volunteer firefighters and EMS providers comes with unique challenges, including limited time, staffing, and resources. Without a structured process in place, departments risk losing new volunteers before they ever have the chance to make an impact. This webinar will cover practical strategies for building an effective onboarding program that welcomes new members, sets clear expectations, and connects them to the mission of their department from day one. Whether your department is building an onboarding process from scratch or looking to improve what you already have, you’ll walk away with actionable tools and ideas you can put to work right away.

Roundtable Talk – Training Under Pressure — Addressing Volunteer Firefighter Training Challenges
May 7 @ 2pm ET
Presenters: Robbi King and Matt Shronts
Volunteer fire departments face increasing challenges delivering effective training amid limited time, budgets, and growing operational demands. This Roundtable Talk will explore common training barriers, including balancing requirements with personal and professional commitments, securing resources, and ensuring training supports firefighter safety and operational readiness. Panelists will share practical strategies for improving training efficiency, using training as a retention tool, and maintaining quality without overburdening volunteers. This discussion is designed for volunteer fire service leaders and training officers seeking actionable ideas to strengthen their training programs.

This Roundtable Talk is sponsored by  .

Webinar – NFIRS to NERIS: What Volunteer Departments Need to Know Now
May 13 @ 2pm ET
Presenter: Tyler Gibbs of Alpine Software
The National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) sunset on January 31, and the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) is now the nation’s primary system for collecting fire incident data. This webinar, presented by Tyler Gibbs of Alpine Software, will provide volunteer fire service leaders with a practical overview of the transition from NFIRS to NERIS and what it means for department reporting. We’ll cover why the change is happening, key differences in structure and validation requirements, and the increased emphasis on accurate timelines, actions taken, and personnel documentation. The webinar will also address common misconceptions and outline practical steps chiefs can take to prepare their departments for a smooth and compliant transition.

This webinar is sponsored by

Roundtable Talk – Shifting the Homeowner Mindset: Shared Responsibility in Wildfire Mitigation
May 19 @ 2pm ET
Presenters: Mark Howell, Mike Johnson, Charlie Kludt (Moderator), and Josh Nigro
Many homeowners rely solely on the fire department to protect their property during a wildfire – but that expectation does not reflect the reality of wildfire preparedness and response. Join the NVFC for this panel discussion that will explore the shared responsibility between fire departments and the communities they serve when it comes to wildfire mitigation. Attendees will gain a better understanding of common misconceptions around wildfire response and learn practical steps they can take to help residents protect their properties using available mitigation tools and resources.

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