Volunteer Events

Apr 23

National GIS Recruitment & Retention Toolkit – Open Session Series: Every Other Thursday 1PM Session
April 23 - August 27, 2026

Online

Each session includes a live walkthrough, use-case examples, and open time for questions and discussion.
Apr 23

National GIS Recruitment & Retention Toolkit – Open Session Series: Every Other Thursday 7PM Session
April 23 - August 28, 2026

Online

Each session includes a live walkthrough, use-case examples, and open time for questions and discussion.
May 5

National GIS Recruitment & Retention Toolkit – Open Session Series: Every Other Tuesday 1PM Session
May 5 - September 8, 2026

Online

Each session includes a live walkthrough, use-case examples, and open time for questions and discussion.
May 9

National GIS Recruitment & Retention Toolkit – Open Session Series: 2nd Saturday (Monthly) 1PM Session
May 9 - February 13, 2027

Online

Each session includes a live walkthrough, use-case examples, and open time for questions and discussion.
Jun 13

Helping Members Find Their Spark Through Mentoring - Brookville, PA
June 13, 2026

Brookville, PA

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.
Jul 11

Recruitment and Retention Coordinator Certification - Tunkhannock, PA
July 11, 2026

3880 US-6, Tunkhannock, PA

A certification course covering recruitment planning, member onboarding, retention strategies, and community outreach to help departments build sustainable membership pipelines.
Jul 17

Building Collaborative Teams - Goose Creek, SC
July 17, 2026

201 Button Hall Ave, Goose Creek, SC

An interactive workshop designed to strengthen communication, improve teamwork, and enhance department culture through hands-on activities and practical tools.
Aug 1

Recruitment and Retention Coordinator Certification - Pleasant Gap, PA
August 1, 2026

540 N. Harrison Rd., Pleasant Gap, PA

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

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