NVFC Training Summit 2024 - Call For Presentations

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is pleased to announce that it will host its signature annual conference, the NVFC Training Summit 2024, on June 21-22, 2024, in Buffalo, New York, USA. 

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 the proposal by October 1, 2023.

NVFC Training Summit

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. For 2024, breakout sessions will be offered in three tracks: Health, Safety, and Training; Recruitment and Retention; and Leadership. Sessions will be 90 minutes in length.

Examples of relevant presentation topics include but are not limited to effective training 

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.

NVFC’s training and education team 

The NVFC values the different experiences and perspectives of first responders nationwide. Find out more about the call for presentations, including more topic examples and how to write a successful proposal, in the Call for Presentations Guide. Questions? Join the NVFC’s training and education team, Rachel Buczynski and Maggie Mojab, at a drop-in virtual Q&A help desk.

There are two opportunities to visit the help desk: Tuesday, September 12 at 2 p.m. ET and Tuesday, September 26 at 2 p.m. ET. No registration is required; drop in at any time during the scheduled hours here.

Applications must be submitted by October 1, 2023. 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 3, 2023.

NVFC Training Summit

The NVFC will cover travel expenses and provide a stipend for selected presenters. Teaching teams are welcome to apply, but only one instructor per course can receive travel reimbursement/stipend.

Please note, that while organizations and companies are welcome to apply to share their subject matter expertise, all courses must be educational in nature.