Fully Involved: January 19, 2023

GSFA • January 19, 2023
Fully Involved: January 19, 2023

NVFC Regional Wildland Symposium

 Apply for a Travel Stipend for the

NVFC Regional Wildland Symposium

 

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) will host a Regional Wildland Symposium on March 17-18 in Box Elder, SD. This event will bring together fire and EMS personnel from across the region and country to participate in valuable classroom training and idea exchange relating to wildland fire mitigation and response in the Plains region.

 

The symposium will provide an opportunity to learn from interactive classroom training and share ideas and best practices with wildland firefighters and other stakeholders from across the Plains region. The agenda includes breakout sessions, keynote speakers, general sessions, and a networking reception with vendor expo. View full agenda.

 

To help more first responders attend, a travel stipend of up to $600 is available that will reimburse expenses related to the conference, including hotel, transportation, and the registration fee. The deadline to apply for a stipend has been extended to January 20, with notification by February 10. To be eligible for the travel stipend, you must be a member of the NVFC. Not a member? Learn about member benefits and join for just $21 here

 

REGISTER FOR THE SYMPOSIUM

APPLY FOR A TRAVEL STIPEND 

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC)

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