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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.

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

NFPA 1400 - the consolidated standard

Learn about changes in the NFPA new combined standards

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
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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.
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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.