Volunteer Events

Mar 31

Preserving our History while Flavoring our Future
March 31, 2026

Online

This eye-opening program will emphasize our strong history in the fire service, which we must not only learn from but also preserve, as those lessons are priceless.
Apr 15

Recruitment and Retention Coordinator Certification - Montgomery County, MD
April 15, 2026

8751 Snouffer School Rd, Montgomery Village, MD

A certification course covering recruitment planning, member onboarding, retention strategies, and community outreach to help departments build sustainable membership pipelines.
Apr 24

Recruitment and Retention Coordinator Certification - Goose Creek, SC
April 24, 2026

201 Button Hall Ave, Goose Creek, SC

A certification course covering recruitment planning, member onboarding, retention strategies, and community outreach to help departments build sustainable membership pipelines.
May 9

Recruitment and Retention Coordinator Certification - Loudoun County, VA
May 9, 2026

801 Sycolin Rd, Leesburg, VA

A certification course covering recruitment planning, member onboarding, retention strategies, and community outreach to help departments build sustainable membership pipelines.
May 16

Helping Members Find Their Spark Through Mentoring - Glendale, KY
May 16, 2026

630 College Street Rd Elizabethtown, KY

Learn how to create and maintain effective mentoring programs that engage members, support their growth, and improve retention. This full-day course includes hands-on activities, discussions, and practical tools to implement mentoring within your department.
May 19

Community Risk Reduction Leadership Conference 2026
May 19 - 21, 2026

Glendale, AZ

The CRR Leadership Conference is all new. Sponsored by the IAFC's Fire and Life Safety Section, the CRR Leadership Conference tackles CRR from the leadership perspective, highlighting best practices from concept to implementation to outcomes. Presentations will highlight the latest and greatest in CRR research.
May 23

Helping Members Find Their Spark Through Mentoring - Hayfork, CA
May 23, 2026

195 Hyampom Rd, Hayfork, CA

Learn how to create and maintain effective mentoring programs that engage members, support their growth, and improve retention. This full-day course includes hands-on activities, discussions, and practical tools to implement mentoring within your department.
Jun 17

International Hazardous Materials Response Teams Conference 2026
June 17 - 21, 2026

Baltimore, MD

The training offered at the Hazmat Conference provides immediate, practical and valuable information designed to ensure you successfully meet the demands of hazmat response in today's challenging environment.
Aug 12

Fire-Rescue International 2026
August 12 - 14, 2026

Kansas City, MO

FRI, the IAFC's annual conference and expo, provides senior-level leadership training for chiefs and officer development education for chief and company officers, new ways to connect with vendors and colleagues, and the latest solutions to today's toughest challenges.
Sep 1

Building Collaborative Teams - Charlottesville, VA
September 1, 2026

212 7th St NE, Charlottesville, VA

An interactive workshop designed to strengthen communication, improve teamwork, and enhance department culture through hands-on activities and practical tools.