Educational Seminars

Thursday, October 5, 2023

Exhibit Floor Open: 09:00 – 16:00

Take a look at the largest display of the latest and greatest fire apparatus and equipment!
Various vendors will be on hand to provide valuable insight and information on many different fire service products including training, apparatus, hand tools, power equipment and more!

Opening Remarks and Ceremony

08:30 – 09:30 – Welcoming Speaker -Chief John Butler of Fairfax
County Virginia & newly elected IAFC President.

Professional Development Programs
Your choice of morning & afternoon sessions only $100!
Expo Floor Pass included in registration!

09:30 – 11:30
Behavioral Health for Leadership
– Chief John Oates

09:30 – 11:30
Lithium-Ion Battery Hazards
– Chief Bob Duval

09:30 – 11:30
ADAPT, Firefighter Recruitment
-Chief Chris Barron

13:00 – 15:00
Active Shooter Preparedness
– Chief John Oates

13:00-15:00
Solar and Battery Storage Firefighter Strategies & Tactics
– Captain Richard Birt

13:00 – 15:00
ADAPT, Firefighter Retention
– Chief Chris Barron

Friday, October 6, 2023

Expo Floor is Open! 09:00 – 15:00

Take a look at the largest display of the latest and greatest fire apparatus and equipment!
Various vendors will be on hand to provide valuable insight and information on many different fire service products including training, apparatus, hand tools, power equipment and more!

Professional Development Programs
Your choice of morning sessions only $50!
Expo Floor Pass included in registration!

09:00 – 11:00
-Company Officer – Stuck in the Middle- Chief John Oates
-How to Safely Mitigate an EV Fire- Captain Richard Birt
-ADAPT, Leadership- Chief Chris Barron
-Conflict Resolution- Angela Gowans