Are Your Antiquated Rules Driving Volunteers Away: Panel Discussion
Online One size does not fit all when managing today's volunteer Gen Z members. More Info
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Roundtable Talk: Leveraging State Resources — How to Best Engage with Fire Training Academies
Each year, thousands of volunteer firefighters attend training provided by their state fire academies. But are you getting the most out of what these academies have to offer? This Roundtable Talk from the NVFC and North American Fire Training Directors (NAFTD) will explore best practices and case studies to help volunteers fully engage with fire […]
Webinar: Understanding Solar and ESS Technologies – Information for Emergency Responders
Join the NVFC for this webinar presented by Charles Picard of Tesla that provides a brief overview of solar and energy storage system (ESS) technologies, design concepts, and safety considerations for emergency responders. More Info
Decision Making as a First-Time Incident Commander
Online This webinar explores the fireground factors for residential structure fires. More Info
Roundtable Talk: Finding Grant Funding
Event details and registration coming soon. More Info
Your Membership Cannot Meet the Call Volume Requirements
Online This webinar will discuss the critical aspect of retaining an adequate number of trained volunteers. More Info
When a Firefighter Dies: Beyond the Dollars and Cents
Online Join Colby Cagle as he provides suggestions on how to conduct exit interviews. More Info
Webinar: Protecting Houses of Worship from Arson
Kick off #ArsonAwarenessWeek next week with a webinar from the NVFC and U.S. Fire Administration on May 6 at 2pm ET. It will cover how to prevent, mitigate, and protect from arson events involving houses of worship. Register: https://bit.ly/0506-webinar
Webinar: Responding to Warehouses & High Challenge Facilities – Considerations for Volunteer Depts
Warehouses utilizing robotics and other high challenge facilities bring a set of difficulties for volunteer fire departments, who may not be used to dealing with these technologies. While responding to emergency incidents in these types of facilities is not common, when they do happen the risk is high. This webinar will introduce participants to some […]
Roundtable Talk: Answering the Call – Volunteer EMS Recruitment & Retention Strategies
Panelists: Candice McDonald (moderator), Jules Scadden, Joseph Schmider, and Eric Quinney Emergency medical incidents make up the largest segment of emergency calls in most communities. Volunteer fire departments need a forward-thinking plan to maintain sufficient emergency medical services (EMS) staffing. Join the NVFC and an expert panel for a Roundtable Talk on May 22 to […]
Webinar: Advancements in Utility-Scale Battery Energy Storage Safety Features, Standards, and Practices
Utility-scale battery energy storage is a critical component to achieving decarbonization objectives while maintaining a reliable and resilient power grid. Deployment of utility-scale battery energy storage capacity is accelerating dramatically in the U.S. However, both local firefighters and people living near proposed energy storage project sites have questions about the safety of these facilities. This […]
Webinar: Moral Injury — Peeling Back the Layers of PTSD
First responders are routinely exposed to traumatic events, and many are still suffering from the psychological toll of frontline work during the pandemic. Experiencing these traumas and situations that go against a person’s deeply held beliefs and expectations can result in post-traumatic stress or a moral injury. Learn More