This year’s Safety Stand Down takes place June 15-21 with the theme “Break the Stigma: Behavioral Health RESET.” Fire and emergency service departments are asked to focus their training and education that week on the mental well-being of their crew and the daily topics of Recognize, Educate, Strategies, Empower, and Training. What does all this mean, and how can your department participate? Find out in this informative panel discussion! Learn why this year’s theme is so critical, resources and tools available, and what your department can do during Safety Stand Down and beyond. Safety Stand Down is a joint initiative of the IAFC, NVFC, IAFF, NFPA, and FDSOA.

Our webinars feature subject matter experts providing in-depth insights on key topics relevant to the fire and emergency services. These sessions offer valuable knowledge, practical strategies, and expert guidance in a convenient, virtual format. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from industry leaders and ask questions during a live Q&A

Our webinars feature subject matter experts providing in-depth insights on key topics relevant to the fire and emergency services. These sessions offer valuable knowledge, practical strategies, and expert guidance in a convenient, virtual format. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from industry leaders and ask questions during a live Q&A.

Our webinars feature subject matter experts providing in-depth insights on key topics relevant to the fire and emergency services. These sessions offer valuable knowledge, practical strategies, and expert guidance in a convenient, virtual format. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from industry leaders and ask questions during a live Q&A.

Our webinars feature subject matter experts providing in-depth insights on key topics relevant to the fire and emergency services. These sessions offer valuable knowledge, practical strategies, and expert guidance in a convenient, virtual format. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from industry leaders and ask questions during a live Q&A.

Our webinars feature subject matter experts providing in-depth insights on key topics relevant to the fire and emergency services. These sessions offer valuable knowledge, practical strategies, and expert guidance in a convenient, virtual format. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from industry leaders and ask questions during a live Q&A.

Our webinars feature subject matter experts providing in-depth insights on key topics relevant to the fire and emergency services. These sessions offer valuable knowledge, practical strategies, and expert guidance in a convenient, virtual format. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from industry leaders and ask questions during a live Q&A.

Wildfires are a threat to communities across the country, but fire departments can play an important role in mitigating the risks to the community in advance of a wildfire. Wildfire Community Preparedness Day (WCPD) is a campaign that encourages people and organizations everywhere to come together on a single day to take action to raise awareness and reduce wildfire risks. The theme for this year's WCPD, taking place on Saturday, May 3, is Defending the Home Ignition Zone (HIZ). Join this NVFC Roundtable Talk to hear subject matter experts from across the country discuss how to use WCPD to educate your community and learn what other fire departments are doing to get involved to support their community WCPD activities.

Our Roundtable Talks feature subject matter experts leading discussions on key topics relevant to the fire and emergency services. These sessions provide valuable insights, practical strategies, and expert perspectives in an engaging, conversational format. Attendees will have the opportunity to listen, learn, and ask questions in a dynamic setting designed to foster knowledge-sharing and professional growth.

Lithium-ion batteries power many devices and vehicles in our modern world but present unique challenges for first responders when incidents arise. Join the NVFC and a panel of subject matter experts for this Roundtable Talk designed to help fire department personnel enhance their knowledge and skills in responding to lithium-ion battery fires effectively and safely. This session will include an overview of battery technology, common hazards, and potential fire scenarios, as well as incident response strategies and safety protocols.