Fully Involved: An important update from us. 1.22.26
GSFA • January 22, 2026
Good afternoon, folks!
The NVFC is hosting the EV/AFV Incident Management: Safety and Response Techniques course in Pisgah, AL, on March 21. Please help us promote this course to the appropriate folks in your states and a flyer is attached.
Here is the direct registration link - https://nvfc.wufoo.com/forms/w6wcofz0y8m8cv/
Details:
EV/AFV Incident Management: Safety and Response Techniques
March 21, 2026, 0900-1700 ET
Rosalie Fire Dept
16191 Hwy 71
Pisgah, Alabama 35765
Thank you, and please let us know if you have any questions.
David Bryson
Director of Education
National Volunteer Fire Council
712 H Street, NE, Ste. 1478
Washington, DC 20002
P: 202.887.5700
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