Webinars

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We're looking for your help!

Interested in presenting a webinar? We set the stage. You bring your best effort, a good topic and engage our audience. Email Chief John Buckman for more information.

Retention and Recruitment Award

Fire Chief Blaine Leis will discuss the program contents used by his department that transformed the Gladwyne Volunteer Fire Company with a new culture and success in retaining existing members and recruiting new members who stay active in the department.

The William F. Jenaway Illness & Injury Prevention Award

Fire Chief Scott Garing of the Cranberry Township Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services in Pa. will discuss his focus on public service and training; leading to his selection as the 2025 recipient of the William F. Jenaway Illness and Injury Prevention Award.

Board / Commissioners Responsibilities

Discussion on fiduciary responsibilities, establishing mission-critical policies, hiring and evaluating the officers, overseeing financial stewardship, and fundraising.

I am the Fire Chief Now What: Avoiding the Legal "Hot Seat"

How to avoid the legal "hot seat," fire chiefs must adhere strictly to conflict-of-interest laws.

Funding the Future of EMS: Reimbursement Pathways for Mobile Integrated Health

Discover how EMS leaders are unlocking sustainable funding for Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) programs through innovative reimbursement strategies, real-world success stories, and actionable insights.

Beyond the Disaster-Helping Communities Recover with Fire Department Partnerships

Learn how you help your citizens recover quicker after a disaster

Webinar Library

IAFC Academy
Propane Emergencies Training

Propane Emergencies for Responders

Self-Paced Online
Learn foundational knowledge to recognize fundamental propane characteristics, risks, regulations, safety, and indications of potential propane-related emergencies
Regional Rail Response Online

Rural Rail Response to Railroad Hazardous Materials Incidents

Self-Paced Online
This 2-hour online awareness-level course provides the best practices and information on the updated regulations
Whole Community Planning for Disaster course

Whole Community Planning for Disaster

Self-Paced Online
This course will provide information on why/how community organizations and others can participate in inclusive emergency planning processes to improve resiliency.
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Leading and Developing Volunteers "Get Used to Different!"

Self-Paced
Learn how to lead and develop your volunteers in this online course from Indiana VWS.
Propane Learning Center

Propane Learning Center

Self-Paced Online
The Propane Education & Research Council offers a variety of training courses to improve your knowledge of propane sales, marketing, and safety.
WUI Chiefs Guide Online Course

WUI Chief’s Guide – Online Course

Self-Paced Online
Provides guidance to help you and your community prepare, mitigate, respond, evacuate, and recover from wildland fire events

Volunteer Administrative Leadership Series (VALS)

Self-Paced
VALS, the Volunteer Administrative Leadership Series, helps departments develop skills and knowledge in documentation, finance, recruiting and retaining members.
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Mentoring I: Re-energizing Your Department Culture through Positive Influence

Self-Paced
Information and resources for establishing or enhancing a mentoring program for improved retention.
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Mentoring II: Developing and Retaining Firefighters Through Relationships

Self-Paced
Information and resources for developing mentoring skills

Chief 101

Self-Paced Online
Interactive training for chief-level officers to effectively execute roles and responsibilities of volunteer department leadership positions.

Barriers to Volunteering: How a Traditional Approach is Limiting Your Department

Self-Paced
Learn ways to recruit new members from untapped pockets of your community.
The IAFC Launches a New Online Training Fire Adapted Communities for the Fire Service

Fire Adapted Communities for the Fire Service

Self-Paced Online
This course introduces the key components of working with your community to adapt to the wildland fire threat.

Bridging the Multigenerational Divide in Your Department

Self-Paced Online
Learn to recognize generational biases, identify how biases impact interpersonal communications, and ultimately be a good agent for change.
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Hydrogen Response Considerations

Self-Paced Online
This 2-hour, 4-module online course focuses on basic education on hydrogen fuels.