The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) has revealed that registration is now open for the 2026 NVFC Training Summit, taking place 26-27 June in Arlington, VA.
This signature conference provides an opportunity for firefighters and EMS providers to participate in valuable classroom training, idea sharing and networking.
Three learning tracks will focus on responder health and safety, volunteer recruitment and retention and emergency service leadership.
The Summit includes two days of classroom-based breakout sessions with nationally-known instructors, keynote speakers, general sessions, networking events and a vendor expo.
The agenda features a selection of 18 courses relating to critical topics impacting the volunteer emergency services, including NFPA/OSHA compliant training, developing leaders, brush fire response, AI for fire prevention education, teamwork, recruitment and retention and more.
The NVFC has also recognized that cost can be a challenge for anyone looking to attend the Training Summit.
To help offset this barrier, stipends are available that reimburse up to $800 of conference-related expenses, including hotel, airfare/mileage/transportation and the event registration fee.
Stipend applications are due March 1 and recipients will be notified by 31 March.
To be eligible for a stipend, you must be a current member of the NVFC.
The 2026 NVFC Training Summit will be held at the Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel.
The hotel is in the heart of historic Arlington, VA, just outside of Washington, DC and a short walk from tourist attractions, coffee shops, restaurants and a subway station to take you across the DC metropolitan area.
The event will kick off with an ice cream social and registration on 25 June and include a networking social event after classes on 26 June.
Throughout the event, attendees will have the opportunity to visit vendor tables.
