The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) announces that the inaugural NVFC Regional Wildland Symposium will take place March 17-18, 2023, in Rapid City, SD. The conference theme is Wildfires: From Mountain Peaks to Plains.
This wildfire-focused event is an opportunity for first responders and other stakeholders to participate in valuable classroom training as well as exchange ideas and best practices with their peers.
The conference
The conference is open to all first responders nationwide but will be targeted toward volunteer firefighters in plains and mountain states that respond to wildfires and those interested in learning more about community wildfire mitigation.
More details, including a stipend program, travel information, and registration, will be available soon. Pre-register for the Wildland Symposium to stay informed of event details as they are announced.
Accepting proposals
The NVFC is now accepting proposals from qualified instructors and speakers to present at the Symposium.
Examples of relevant presentation topics include, but are not limited to, mitigation initiatives, grants, and funding increasing community awareness, and volunteer wildland fire response.