Fully Involved: An important update from us. 4.22.26
GSFA • April 22, 2026
The NVFC is hosting the Incident Safety Officer Training Series in Murphy, NC, June 16, 2026. Please help us promote this course to the appropriate first responders and their agencies in your states.
A flyer is attached and the course registration link is:https://nvfc.wufoo.com/forms/p7fgfv21whmaq7/.
DETAILS
Incident Safety Officer Training Series
June 16, 2026
1800-2200 ET
Location:
Tri-County Community College
Crisp Building, Room 100
21 Campus Circle
Murphy, NC 28909
Thank you for your assistance spreading the word and please stay safe!
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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