Registration is now open for the inaugural National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) Recruitment and Retention (R&R) Experience, to be held September 25-26 in Cleveland, OH. This interactive educational and networking conference is open to all volunteer firefighters and EMS providers nationwide and targeted toward department leadership and recruitment officers. Attendance is limited, so register now to secure your spot.
The NVFC R&R Experience builds on the success of the health and safety focused NVFC Training Summit conference series. The new R&R focused event is an opportunity for fire and EMS personnel from across the country to participate in valuable classroom training as well as exchange ideas and best practices with their peers. The registration fee for the Experience is $129, which includes two days of training from industry leaders, a networking reception with vendor expo, and most meals. Click here to view the agenda overview.
To help more first responders attend, a travel stipend is available for select attendees. Stipends will be awarded on a monthly basis, with deadlines on the first of the month from June to August. The stipend will reimburse a total of up to $750, which can include two nights at the conference hotel, round-trip economy airfare, cab/shuttle fare, mileage, and the event registration fee. Full details and criteria are available on the application form. To be considered eligible for the travel stipend, you must be a current member of the NVFC. Membership options and benefits can be found at www.nvfc.org/join.
Learn more about the Experience at www.nvfc.org/experience. Questions? Contact Rachel Buczynski, conference planner, at [email protected] or 202-887-5700.
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 tools, resources, education, programs, and advocacy for first responders across the nation. Find out more at www.nvfc.org.
