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Register Now for the NVFC Health & Safety Training Summit
Travel stipends are available
Registration is open for the National Volunteer Fire Council’s (NVFC) 2022 Health & Safety Training Summit. The Summit will take place Friday, June 24, and Saturday, June 25, in Orlando, FL. The conference is open to all volunteer firefighters, EMS providers, department leadership, and other fire department personnel from across the United States. Click here to register now.
This two-day classroom-based training event is an opportunity to learn from leading subject matter experts, share ideas and best practices, and network. Attendees will be able to select up to seven breakout sessions to attend, addressing behavioral health, fireground safety, leadership, roadway safety, and more. The conference will also feature keynote speakers and networking opportunities. Full course information and instructor details are available on the registration page. Additional event details will continue to be announced at www.nvfc.org/summit.
The registration fee for the Summit is $129, which provides two days of training from nationally recognized instructors, lunches, light refreshments, and the networking social event. To help more first responders attend, travel stipends are available for select attendees. The stipend will reimburse up to $750 for conference and travel-related expenses, including the registration fee, lodging, and transportation. Applications will be reviewed on a monthly basis, with deadlines March 15 and April 15.
The conference will be held at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Lake Buena Vista Resort, an all-suite hotel featuring family-friendly amenities such as a splash park, evening dive-in movies, a putting green, and more. Guests can also enjoy free cooked-to-order breakfast, a nightly reception, free WiFi, and a Disney theme park shuttle. The NVFC has negotiated a room rate of $149 for conference attendees. Find more travel information here.
As in previous years, the NVFC will offer a networking social event after class concludes on Friday, June 24. The reception will include a vendor area featuring sponsors and partners.
Find detailed information, register today, and apply for a travel stipend at www.nvfc.org/summit. Questions? Contact Rachel Buczynski, NVFC conference planner, at 202-887-5700 or Rachel@nvfc.org.
About the National Volunteer Fire Council
The 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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