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Why You Should Consider A 4th Incident Priority
March 2, 2023 Online
Learn about Essentials of Fire Department Customer Service
The Executive Officer’s Role in Whole Community Integrated Risk Management
February 23, 2023 Online
This webinar spotlights the executive officer’s role in Whole Community Integrated Risk Management
Popcorn Persistence
February 20, 2023 Online
This presentation on the need for leaders to be persistence to accomplish big things for their organization
Discipline is Not a 4-Letter Word
February 7 - 8, 2023 Online
This webinar covers how to create a motivational climate that is positive for all of the members
10 Commandments of Leadership
December 13 - 14, 2022 Online
Learn about techniques needed to be successful at leading today’s firefighters
Fire and EMS Purchasing Practices
December 8 - 9, 2022 Online
This presentation will consist of a panel presentation regarding current purchasing strategies for fire/EMS organizations
Lithium Batteries
December 7, 2022 Online
This webinar is an overview of available research conducted by the Firefighter Safety and Research Institute on battery fires.
NVFC/VCOS/ISFSI Training White Paper on Training Volunteer Firefighters
December 6 - 7, 2022 Online
This webinar will review scheduling, personnel assessment, and training.
The Need to Know Information on Supplemental Payment Programs
September 20, 2022 Online
This webinar reviews a look at expanding programs to include Managed Care Organization (MCO) Medicaid transports.
Medicare Ground Ambulance Data Collection Survey: How to Avoid Medicare Payment Reduction
December 1, 2021 Online
An overview and best practices for completing Medicare Ground Ambulance Data Collection Survey.
Growing As A Leader: How to Successfully Recruit with Jan Spence
November 17, 2021 Online
Attendees will learn how to successfully recruit members into their department.
CMS 101: Navigating Federal Agencies and Funding
November 17, 2021 Online
This webinar will provide a high-level overview of how fire and EMS departments successfully collaborate with The Centers of Medicare and Medicaid
How Electrified is Your Response Area?
October 27 - 28, 2021 Phone
This webinar reviews lessons learned and best practices for responding to electric emergencies.
The Truth About Recruiting and Retaining Volunteer Members
July 15 - 16, 2021 Online
This is an interactive presentation on breaking the mold with a truthful discussion on recruiting and retaining volunteer firefighters.
Town Hall Event: Sikorsky’s multi-role FIREHAWK® Helicopter
June 30, 2021 Online
Discussion with chiefs & pilots who use FIREHAWK® aircraft (or other units) about their lessons learned during the 2020 fire season
ISO’s New Mitigate Website-Valuable Resource for Fire Chiefs
June 23, 2021 Online
Learn about a new resource used to improve fire protection efforts and facilitate communications and data exchanges with ISO
Raman Enhanced with SERS: How Low Can You Go? - Identifying Fentanyl and other substances in Low Concentrations.
June 21, 2021 Online
This webinar presents the advantages of using easy Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) techniques.
Implementing the Lavender Ribbon Report Cancer Prevention Best Practices
June 17 - 18, 2021 Online
Learn how departments have implemented the recommendations from the Lavender Ribbon Report on preventing cancer.
Health and Wellness for First Responders
June 16, 2021 Online
Learn about successful ideas for promoting responder overall first responder wellness.
What Data Should You Look at Beyond NFPA Standards?
June 15, 2021 Online
Learn and understand NFPA 1710
Best Practices for Managing ISO Training Hours
June 1, 2021 Online
Learn the best practices for managing, tracking, and reporting ISO training records
What’s Your Attitude?
May 27, 2021 Online
Tips on how to handle stressful situations as fire chiefs
Technology Supporting First Responders: ETHAN project Behind the Scenes
May 20, 2021 Online
This webinar will cover the technology specific to the ETHAN project in Houston, Texas and additional First Responder solutions
FAA UAS Part II: New FAA Regulations on Public Safety UAS Usage
May 4, 2021 Online
Reviews public safety usage of UAS, including establishing a UAS program and getting the proper certifications for UAS usage.
FAA UAS Part I: Briefing on Public Safety UAS Usage
April 27, 2021 Online
Reviews public safety usage of UAS, including establishing a UAS program and getting the proper certifications for UAS usage.
Webinar: Coaching Tips for Chiefs
March 16, 2021 Online
Chiefs and officers will benefit from attending this webinar as we give you knowledge to help you “coach” and communicate clearly with others.
Virtual Leadership Class: Diversity, Inclusion, and Engagement
March 12, 2021 Online
Join Ali Rothrock and NC VWS for an interactive webinar discussing diversity, inclusion, and engagement.
Webinar: NFIRS, Chiefs Round Table
February 26, 2021 Online
USFA staff will be live to interact and discuss the needs of fire chiefs.
Webinar: NFIRS, Superhero Day - NFIRS Help Desk
February 25, 2021 Online
NFIRS Help Desk is here to answer questions or provide technical assistance.
Webinar: NFIRS, Data and COVID Special Study
February 24, 2021 Online
This webinar will review the responses from COVID Special Study.
Webinar: NFIRS, The Electronic Data Warehouse and Analytics
February 23, 2021 Online
NFIRS Data Warehouse helping to generating standard reports and analytics.
Suicide Prevention in Today’s World
February 18, 2021 Online
Join Chief Joe Chornock, Chief Adam Farrar and Chief Pat Kenny for a discussion about suicide prevention actions. This panel discusses current strategies and tactics used by company officers and chiefs that recognize or suspect a brother or sister firefighter is behaving differently.
USFA/IAFC Webinar on Public COVID-19 Vaccination Campaigns
February 11, 2021 Online
This webinar addresses how fire departments can be reimbursed for expenses/efforts for their participation in a county vaccination program.
Sizing Up "That Vaccine"...for Firefighters: Separating Fact and Fiction
January 19, 2021 Online
Fire service leaders are coming together to help provide information on the COVID-19 vaccine in an effort to turn the tide on the pandemic.
Surviving the Job Webinar Series: Leadership Sets the Example for Cancer Prevention
December 8, 2020 Online
This webinar focuses on reducing the risk of contracting occupational cancer.
Ali Rothrock Diversity and Inclusion Scenario Webinar
November 19, 2020 Online
Join Ali Rothrock and National VWS for an interactive webinar discussing diversity and inclusion scenarios.
The Fourth Incident Priority – Educating, Securing, and Protecting
November 12, 2020 Online
This webinar focuses on the education and protection of homeowners after an incident.
Webinar: PulsePoint Verified Responder
October 29, 2020 Online
Learn how harnessing off-duty personnel & community members with advanced medical training decreases the number of out-of-hospital SCA deaths.
Fire-Rescue International - ReIGNITE
October 20 - 22, 2020 Online
ReIGNITE Virtual Conference will focus on cutting edge training, education, and best practices, as well as new technologies, apparatus, and equipment.
Inclusion and Diversity in the Fire Service: Why Does It Matter?
October 15, 2020 Online
Learn about the importance of inclusion and diversity in the fire service.
Guide for Creating a Diverse and Inclusive Department Webinar
September 10, 2020
Learn how you can use the Guide for Creating a Diverse and Inclusive Department in your department or organization.
Surviving the Job Webinar Series: Cancer from a Survivor's Perspective
August 11, 2020 Online
Hear about the impact of cancer from the perspective of a survivor, and learn about the importance of prevention and early detection.
Surviving the Job Webinar Series: Decon Procedures
June 9, 2020 Online
What do you do as a fire chief when your firefighter tells you they have cancer? How do you prevent this conversation from happening?
Webinar: Indiana Fire Chiefs Association Volunteer Workforce Solutions Updates
May 18 - 19, 2020
This webinar is an informational overview to discuss the Indiana Fire Chiefs Association's SAFER grant program.
Webinar: Indiana Fire Chiefs Association Volunteer Workforce Solutions Updates
May 14 - 15, 2020
This webinar is an informational overview to discuss the Indiana Fire Chiefs Association's SAFER grant program.
Surviving the Job Webinar Series: Annual Physicals
April 14, 2020 Online
Join us to discuss the importance of annual physicals and options available to you and your department.
Surviving the Job Webinar Series: Exposure Documentation
February 18, 2020 Online
Explore and learn about apps available for documentation that you can implement in your department.
You're the Fire Chief; Now What? Guidance for New and Interim Fire Chiefs Part 1
January 28, 2020 Online
VCOS board member Chief Al Yancey will discuss the challenges of transitioning into becoming a new or interim fire chief.
Can One Day Make a Firefighter? Recruiting Women Into the Fire Service
June 19, 2019 Online
This webinar explains strategies for recruiting women into the fire service.
IAFC Legislative Update
April 3, 2019 Online
This webinar will help fire chiefs prepare to meet with their Congressional members and educate them about the legislative priorities of the fire and emergency service.
National WS Diversity and Inclusion Program Overview
March 14, 2019 Online
This webinar explains IAFC’s National Workforce Solutions (VWS) initiative to improve volunteer recruitment and retention by creating a more diverse and inclusive fire service.
Surviving the Job
February 6, 2019 Online
The purpose of this webinar is to provide real world advice and examples of how to implement change at your department.
Using Facebook for Recruitment and Retention
September 28, 2017 Online
This webinar provided attendees successful techniques and easy-to-implement tips to help their volunteer or combination department use Facebook to recruit new and retain current members.