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    Submit Your Presentation Proposal for the 2025 NVFC Training Summit

    Sept. 18, 2024
    The deadline to submit proposals for the Summit, which will be held June 20-21, 2025, in Salt Lake City, UT, is Oct. 20, 2024.
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    The 2025 theme is “Prepare. Protect. Inspire.” which correlates to the three training tracks of recruitment and retention, health and safety, and leadership.
    The 2025 theme is “Prepare. Protect. Inspire.” which correlates to the three training tracks of recruitment and retention, health and safety, and leadership.

    The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is pleased to announce that it will host its signature annual conference, the NVFC Training Summit, on June 20-21, 2025, in Salt Lake City, UT. The NVFC is now accepting proposals from qualified instructors and speakers for presentations to educate first responders about critical issues in the fire and emergency services. Submit your proposal by October 20, 2024.

    The NVFC Training Summit provides an opportunity to share ideas and best practices, network, and participate in training regarding key topics in the fire and emergency services. The 2025 theme is “Prepare. Protect. Inspire.” which correlates to the three training tracks of recruitment and retention, health and safety, and leadership. Sessions will be 90 minutes in length. Examples of relevant presentation topics include but are not limited to: effective training; fireground/response; physical health; behavioral health; fire and life safety education; working intergenerationally; diversity, equity, and inclusion; mentorship; family engagement; work/life/volunteer balance; recruitment; communication; management; long-term planning; data for the fire service; and finding funding and resources.

    The NVFC values the different experience and perspectives of first responders and instructors nationwide. Find out more about the call for presentations, including additional topic examples and tips for writing a successful proposal, in the Call for Presentations Guide. Questions? Join the NVFC’s training and education team at a drop-in virtual Q&A help desk. There are two opportunities to visit the help desk: Monday, September 30 from 12:00-12:30pm ET and Monday, October 14 from 3:00-3:30pm ET.

    Proposals must be submitted by October 20, 2024. A peer review team will evaluate all presentation proposals. Selections will be made based on quality, relevance, focus, practical application, and the presenter’s experience and credentials. Selected presenters will be notified by November 22, 2024.

    The NVFC will cover travel expenses and provide a stipend for the selected presenters. Teaching teams are welcome to apply, but only one instructor per course can receive travel reimbursement/stipend. Please note, while organizations and companies are welcome to apply to share their subject matter expertise, all courses must be educational in nature.

    Find out more and submit your proposal at https://nvfc.swoogo.com/2025nvfcsummit/presentations. 

    Learn more about the NVFC Training Summit at www.nvfc.org/summit. Read about the 2024 Training Summit here. View courses from our 2021 Virtual Training Summit in the NVFC Virtual Classroom. Questions? Contact Rachel Buczynski, chief of training and education, at [email protected] or 202-887-5700 x130.

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    About the NVFC

    The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is the leading nonprofit membership association representing the interests of the volunteer fire, EMS, and rescue services. The NVFC serves as the voice of the volunteer in the national arena and provides critical resources, programs, education, and advocacy for first responders across the nation. Learn more at www.nvfc.org.

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