Volunteer Events

WEB

A Practical Approach to Diversity and Inclusion in the Volunteer Fire Service
Self paced

Learn how to build a diverse and inclusive department that accurately reflects your community
WEB

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.
WEB

Overcoming Cultural Barriers for a More Inclusive Volunteer Workforce
Self paced

Strategies for engaging, recruiting and retaining volunteers from diverse backgrounds and communities
WEB

It's Your Turn: Scenarios for Developing Inclusive Teams
Self paced

Learn how to navigate diversity and inclusion issues in your department in this 1-hour choose-your-own path training.
WEB

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.
WEB

Mentoring II: Developing and Retaining Firefighters Through Relationships
Self paced

Information and resources for developing mentoring skills
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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.
Apr 27

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.
Apr 29

IAFC, USFA & NIST Host Webinar About 2018 Camp Fire April 29 at 1 PM
April 29, 2021

Online

Lessons to understand the Camp Fire and the fire behavior, community evacuation, and responses to structure fires caused by wildland fires.
Apr 29

Webinar: The Truth About Recruiting and Retaining Volunteer Members
April 29, 2021

Online

Chief Jason Caughey will share what techniques have and have NOT worked to grow from 30 volunteer members to over 100 volunteer members in the last few years