Event Type: single-event

The National Volunteer Fire Council, in partnership with the American Psychological Association and the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance, launched the Psychologically Healthy Fire Departments initiative to support firefighters and EMS providers and create healthy, successful departments. Learn more about the initiative at nvfc.org/phfd The Creating a Psychologically Healthy Fire Department course is designed to empower Read more

The Suffolk County Fire Academy and the Suffolk County Department of Fire, Rescue, & Emergency Services (FRES) will be hosting a planning meeting for the upcoming 2024 Women in the Fire Service seminar scheduled for November 9, 2024.  The intent of the meeting is to solicit feedback as to program offerings for the 2024 event. Read more

Women in the Fire Service seminar will include a keynote address, breakout sessions and hands-on-training (HOT).  Participants can a attend all lectures, have a choice of a single HOT session and end the day with a live fire training exercise. Lecture topics include: Cancer Risks, Strategy and Tactics, and ‘Don’t Be Afraid to Take The Read more

This lecture will provide a general overview of lithium-ion battery construction and technology.  Issues associated with lithium-ion battery damage and failure will be discussed as well as recommended initial response actions to lithium-ion emergencies. Hazards, safety, case studies, and lessons learned will be examined.Read more