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BEST PRACTICES FOR ADDRESSING HOMELESS AND MIGRANT ISSUES
nOTE: THIS PAGE IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO THE pio nETWORK MEMBERS AND PRINCIPAL /ASSOCIATE MEMBERS.
It MAY NOT BE SEEN BY ALL OF YOUR MEDIA STAFF. For additional access, cONTACT GARY@BROWNING.RED
bELOW are THE MARKETING AND PROMOTIONAL materials TO SHARE WITH YOUR CONTACTS. the first part is for promoting the one-day in-person course in your state, whereas the second part includes information
to promote the online course.
tHe information IS intended to be SAMPLE DRAFTS AND ARE INTENDED TO BE A FRAMEWORK FOR YOUR MEDIA PROGRAMS. FEEL FREE TO MODIFY AS NECESSARY. PLEASE DONT FORGET TO CONTACT GARY WEST TO SCHEDULE ONE OF THE
TEN FREE IN-PERSON CLASSES IN YOUR STATE.
Availability Calendar For the Homeless Best Practices (2026) IN-Person Class
Feb – Jul 2026
Below are the available dates to host a one-day class on homeless best practices in ten different states across the United States. The schedule is designed to provide flexibility and ensure coverage between February and July 2026.
Proposed States for IN-person classes
California, New York, Texas, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Florida, Illinois, Georgia, North Carolina, Hawaii, Missouri, and Kansas (if your state is not listed, contact us so we can make other arrangements to get you office the handoff course and materials).Contact Gary West ASAP at gary@browning.red to schedule your class today.
Below are dates still available for the one-day free in-person course.
June 2026 06/08-12/2026
March 2026 03/30-31/2026 June 2026 06/15-28/2026
April 2026 04/1-3/2026 June 2026 06/25-26/2026
April 2026 04/6-8/2026 June 2026 06/29-30/2026
April 2026 04/13-17/2026
April 2026 04/27-30/2026
May 2026 05/25-28/2026
Sample Media Post / Press Release
for hosting a In-person Class.
(revise for your state and your needs)
The National Association of State Fire Marshals
in cooperation with the
New Hampshire State Fire Marshals Office
is proud to offer a free training opportunity on
Homelessness & Migrant Issues Best Practices
Dear State and Local Partners:
Homelessness and migrant-related displacement continue to create complex fire and life safety challenges nationwide—encampment fires, unsafe temporary shelter conditions, code compliance gaps, and increased risk to responders. To support states and local jurisdictions, we have developed a
Comprehensive Guide for Local Jurisdictions: Best Practices for Addressing Homelessness and Migrant Issues, made possible through FEMA’s FP&S grant program (Award EMW 2023-FP-00222). Details about registering for the free online class, comprehensive guide, and how to receive your completion certificate can be found below.
Bonus Opportunity:
NASFM is now expanding availability of the online training and offering opportunities for states to host in-person / train-the-trainer classes for fire service leaders, trainers, code officials, inspectors, homeless coordinators, and other state/local officials.
The New Hampshire State Fire Marshals Office is hosting this free in-person course on
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at the New Hampshire Fire Academy, 98 Smoky Bear Blvd, Concord, NH 03301
The educational program will run from 8am to 2pm with a working lunch provided.
Contact for more info or questions
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Additional Media Information
for Promoting the Online Course
The National Association of State Fire Marshals (NASFM) developed the Homelessness & Migrant Response Best Practices Training Program to help fire service leaders, state and local fire marshals, building and code officials, emergency managers, and community partners effectively address fire and life-safety risks associated with homelessness and migrant-related displacement.
This comprehensive program includes a 70-page best practices guide, a planning worksheet, and online training modules. Developed by subject matter experts from across the country, the program is designed to be practical, adaptable, and scalable for communities of all sizes.
Take the FREE 1–2 hour self-paced online training by following the steps below:
- Click the course title link below to access the NASFM Training Portal.
- Complete the registration form.
- In the class selection section at the bottom of the registration page, select the class titled:
Best Practices for Addressing Homelessness and Migrant Issues
Complete the registration by scrolling to the bottom of the page and clicking "Register."
Complete the course, pass a short 10-question quiz, and finish a brief survey to receive your course completion certificate.
Please spread the word about this FREE training and materials. Invite others to participate.
Need help / Have Questions?
Interested in hosting a more in-depth in-person training, becoming a course instructor, or accessing instructor materials?
Contact Gary West,
NASFM Deputy Chief
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Promotional Resources
Pre‑Written Social Media Posts Library (24 posts)
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