Register Now for the 2026 NVFC Training Summit

January 27, 2026

Travel stipends available

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2026 NVFC Training Summit, taking place June 26-27 in Arlington, VA. This signature conference provides an opportunity for firefighters and EMS providers to participate in valuable classroom training, idea sharing, and networking. Three learning tracks will focus on responder health and safety, volunteer recruitment and retention, and emergency service leadership.

The Summit includes two days of classroom-based breakout sessions with nationally-known instructors, keynote speakers, general sessions, networking events, and a vendor expo. The agenda features a selection of 18 courses relating to critical topics impacting the volunteer emergency services, including NFPA/OSHA compliant training, developing leaders, brush fire response, AI for fire prevention education, teamwork, recruitment and retention, and more. View agenda.

While the Training Summit is a great value, the NVFC recognizes that cost can be a challenge. To help offset this barrier, stipends are available that reimburse up to $800 of conference-related expenses, including hotel, airfare/mileage/transportation, and the event registration fee. Stipend applications are due March 1, and recipients will be notified by March 31. To be eligible for a stipend, you must be a current member of the NVFC. Not a member? Join for just $24 at www.nvfc.org/join.

The 2026 NVFC Training Summit will be held at the Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel. The hotel is in the heart of historic Arlington, VA, just outside of Washington, DC, and a short walk from tourist attractions, coffee shops, restaurants, and a subway station to take you across the DC metropolitan area. The event will kick off with an ice cream social and registration on June 25 and include a networking social event after classes on June 26. Throughout the event, attendees will have the opportunity to visit vendor tables. Sponsorships are available – click here for more information.

Learn more about the 2026 NVFC Training Summit, register, and apply for a stipend at www.nvfc.org/summit. Read about the 2025 Training Summit here. Questions? Contact Amanda Tegtmeyer, NVFC training coordinator, at amanda@nvfc.org.

About the NVFC
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is the leading nonprofit membership association representing the interests of the volunteer fire and emergency medical services. The NVFC unites and supports volunteer and combination fire and EMS organizations through education, advocacy, leadership development, and collaboration. Guided by professionalism and innovation, we provide the tools and resources needed to protect communities, advance responder health and safety, and prepare leaders for the future. Learn more and join at www.nvfc.org.