NVFC Live Online Trainings

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

Below are upcoming events; click on the title to register. 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.

Roundtable Talk: Community Risk Reduction for Fire Departments – Strategies for a Safer Community
January 22 at 2pm ET
Presenters: Michael McLeieer, Mike Weller, Wendy Giannini-King, and Debbie Carpenter
Just in time for Community Risk Reduction Week (January 20-26), tune in for this NVFC Roundtable Talk focusing on actionable strategies to help your department develop and implement community risk reduction (CRR) programs that address unique risks within your service area. This panel discussion will cover essential elements, tools, and best practices to enhance fire safety, emergency preparedness, and community engagement.

R&R Coffee Talk: Supporting Families
January 30 at 7pm ET
Join Dr. Candice McDonald and Chief Joel Cerny, along with guests Joe Maruca, and Mike and Anne Gagliano, for an interactive discussion on Supporting Families. The session will run 30 minutes and include audience Q&A.

Roundtable Talk: Clearing the Air – Addressing Pipeline Misconceptions
February 5 at 2pm ET
Presenters: David Bullard and Bill Hand
Are myths about pipeline incidents holding back your fire department’s response planning? Join the NVFC and a panel of subject matter experts for this Roundtable Talk to learn about the most common misconceptions surrounding pipeline incidents and uncover the facts you need to better prepare your first responders. This session will dispel prevalent myths about pipeline incidents and share actionable ways to optimize your department’s mitigation and response planning.

This Webinar is sponsored by Buxus.

Webinar: Essentials of Volunteer Retention & Recruitment
February 13 at 2pm ET
Presenter: Tom Merrill
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.

R&R Coffee Talk: Leadership
February 20 at 7pm ET
Join Dr. Candice McDonald and Chief Joel Cerny, along with guests Doug Cline and Quentin Cash, for an interactive discussion on Leadership. The session will run 30 minutes and include audience Q&A.

Roundtable Talk: Safety in Action – Educating Drivers on Emergency Scene Awareness
February 27 at 1pm ET
Presenters: Jack Sullivan, Todd Leiss, Joel Feldman, and Joe Tebo
Engaging the community in roadway safety is a key part of reducing first responder injuries and death in traffic incident management. In this NVFC Roundtable Talk, subject matter experts will discuss ways to motivate community members to adopt safe driving guidelines, how to communicate key topics such as distracted driving and moving over when passing an emergency scene, and innovative ways to reach even more drivers with these messages.

Webinar: Protecting Our Heroes – Women Firefighters’ Health and Wellness
March 6 at 2pm ET
Presenter: Brittany Hollerbach
Women make up half of communities but only a small percentage of the fire service, making them a great potential audience for recruitment. While there are many benefits to being a firefighter, there are also challenges when it comes to recruiting and retaining women. Some of these include health risks, ill-fitting gear, discrimination, and limited workplace policies that can impact physical and mental wellbeing. In this webinar, Brittany Hollerbach from NDRI-USA, Inc. will share groundbreaking insights on the health issues specific to female firefighters and highlight practical strategies to address these challenges. Join us to explore how departments can improve recruitment, retention, and safety by implementing inclusive policies, health-focused programs, and supportive environments for women firefighters.

R&R Coffee Talk: Behavioral Health 
March 27 @ 7pm ET
Join Dr. Candice McDonald and Chief Joel Cerny, along with guest Jeff Dill, for an interactive discussion on Behavioral Health. The session will run 30 minutes and include audience Q&A.

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