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Fully Involved: Training Times: Volunteer EMS R&R Strategies; OSHA Update

GSFA • May 22, 2024
Fully Involved: Training Times: Volunteer EMS R&R Strategies; OSHA Update
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Volunteer EMS Recruitment & Retention Strategies

Roundtable Talk: Answering the Call -

Volunteer EMS Recruitment & Retention Strategies

May 22 at 2pm ET

 

Presenters: Dr. Candice McDonald (moderator), Eric Quinney, Jules Scadden, and Joseph Schmider

 

Emergency medical incidents make up the largest segment of emergency calls in most communities. Volunteer fire departments need a forward-thinking plan to maintain sufficient emergency medical services (EMS) staffing. Join the NVFC and an expert panel for a Roundtable Talk on May 22 to discuss volunteer recruitment and retention for EMS. As communities face increasing demands for emergency response, maintaining a robust volunteer force is essential. This discussion will highlight effective strategies and innovative approaches aimed at addressing this challenge, from targeted outreach programs to fostering a supportive volunteer culture. 

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Roundtable Talk: Proposed OSHA Standard Update and Working with Local Government

May 23 at 2pm ET


Presenters: Brett Mattson, Yucel (u-jel) Ors, and Ryan Woodward (moderator)

 

If adopted as written, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) proposed Emergency Response Standard would bring immense challenges to volunteer departments, and some may even be forced to shut down. This proposed rule could also have a significant broader impact on local governments. The NVFC will host a roundtable discussion with representatives from the National League of Cities and the National Association of Counties to highlight areas of mutual concerns and provide recommendations on how volunteer departments can collaborate with their local government to express these concerns to OSHA.

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Apply for an NVFC Scholarship

Apply for an NVFC Scholarship to Columbia Southern University


To help more responders further their education with the benefits of online learning, the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) and Columbia Southern University (CSU) have partnered for the 16th year to provide scholarships to two NVFC members. Each recipient will be awarded a scholarship that will cover up to 60 credit hours towards any one CSU degree program of their choice. Scholarship recipients will be able to select from CSU’s wide range of degree programs, including fire science, fire administration, emergency medical services, emergency management, occupational safety and health, organizational leadership, and many more. Applications are due by August 18. See the full program details and eligibility requirements and apply here. 

Access NVFC Resources

Access NVFC Resources for Commenting on the OSHA Emergency Response Standard


To help more responders further their education with the benefits of online learning, the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) and Columbia Southern University (CSU) have partnered for the 16th year to provide scholarships to two NVFC members. Each recipient will be awarded a scholarship that will cover up to 60 credit hours towards any one CSU degree program of their choice. Scholarship recipients will be able to select from CSU’s wide range of degree programs, including fire science, fire administration, emergency medical services, emergency management, occupational safety and health, organizational leadership, and many more. Applications are due by August 18. See the full program details and eligibility requirements and apply here. 

WANT MORE TRAINING?

 

View the full list of NVFC Virtual Classroom courses currently available for free. All Virtual Classroom courses are always free to NVFC Members; join for $21. Find additional training opportunities here.

 

Is your company interested in sponsoring a training or webinar? Click here

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