Program Details

Programs are divided into two groups: Pre-Conference Training and Workshops.

Pre-Conference Training

Wednesday, August 11 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Each Pre-Conference Training Session costs $25.00 each.

Ten Step Action Plan for a Safer, More Effective Interior Fire Attack
Presenter: Editor in Chief Tim Sendelbach, FireRescue Magazine

The Rules of Engagement for Structural Firefighting
Presenter: District Fire Chief John Sullivan, Worcester, Mass FD

The Art of Reading Smoke
Presenter: Dave Dodson, Response Solutions

Totally Involved
Presenter: Senior VP Ronny Coleman, Emergency Services Consulting, Inc

Workshops

Friday, August 13. Various times from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

There is no additional cost for the workshops for registered attendees.

Leading the Transition in Volunteer and Combination Departments
9:00 - 10:30am
Presenter: Fire Chief Ron Cheves, Idlewild FD

NC Firefighting History
9:00 - 10:30am
Presenter: Historian Mike Legeros

911 Live Line Expo
9:00 - 10:30am
Presenter: Lead/Craft Trainer Danny Bost, Progress Engergy

Emergency Response to Railroad Incidents and Ethanol Considerations
9:00 - 12:30 pm
Presenter: Manager HazMat/Special Agent Harry Hopes, CSX Transportation

"HOT TOPICS" in NC Fire Prevention and Education and Other Good Stuff Your FD Needs to Know
9:00 - 12:30pm
Presenter: Fire Prevention Specialist Jan Parker, OSFM

Health and Wellness Advocate (HWA)
8:00 - 4:00pm
Presenter: Health and Safety Project Coord Lillian Ricardo, NVFC

Improving Fire Departments Response-ability
9:00 - 4:00pm
Presenter: Chief Don Oliver, Wilson Fire Rescue

Ladder Company Operations
9:00 - 4:00pm
Presenter: Captain Stephen Paige, Raleigh Fire Department

Fire Investigation for the First Responder
11:00 - 12:30pm
Presenter: Training Chairman Craig Yarborough, NCIAAI

What Every Officer Should Know About Risk Management an OSHA Compliance
11:00 - 12:30pm
Presenter: Asst Fire Chief Shane LaCount, Mooresville FD

North Carolina Association of Fire Chiefs Emergency Response Plan
11:00 - 12:30pm
Presenter: Fire Chief Frank Burns, City of Kings Mountain FD

Flag Protocols and Standards
11:00 - 12:30pm
Presenter: Battalion Chief Rick Wood, Skyland Fire Rescue

911 Live Line Expo
11:00 - 12:30pm
Presenter: Lead/Craft Trainer Danny Bost, Progress Engergy

Beyond the Infrared Library
2:00 - 5:00pm
Presenter: James Barrett, The Barrett Group, LLC

FLSA Panel Discussion
2:30 - 4:00pm
Presenter: Executive Director Paul Miller, NCSFA

Can I Build It for Less?
2:30 - 4:00pm
Presenter: Ken Newell, AIA, Stewart-Cooper Newell Architects

Go or No Go Situations: "Tactical Operations and Considerations on Commercial Structures"
2:30 - 4:00pm
Presenter: Training Commander Douglas Cline, High Point FD

When Suck It Up Doesn't Work
2:30 - 4:00pm
Presenter: Division Chief Chaplain Mark Holland, PhD, Parkwood FD

What is Strategic Business Planning for the Fire Service?
2:30 - 4:00pm
Presenter: Firefighter Robert Griffin, Skyland Fire Rescue

Saturday, August 14. Various times from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

There is no additional cost for the workshops for registered attendees.

Health and Wellness Advocate (HWA)
8:00 - 3:00pm
Presenter: Health and Safety Project Coord Lillian Ricardo, NVFC

Honor Guard Training and Commanders Meeting
8:00 - 9:30am
Presenter: Battalion Chief Rick Wood, Skyland Fire Rescue