The Educational Committee has been able to attract some outstanding speakers for the Fire/Rescue/EMS Conference 2010. Read about the conference speakers and then sign up for an outstanding three days in Springfield. Seminars are held at the Sheraton Hotel Grand Ballroom on the 3rd floor & at the Carriage House across from Station 4 in the Expo Center..

SEMINAR # 1
Speaker: Kimberly Alyn
Topic:  Real Leadership is Not For Wimps.
When: Thursday, June 24th 
Time: 8:30am – 3:00pm
Cost: $76.00 includes coffee, lunch, hotel day parking, Friday Exhibits day pass
Where: Sheraton Hotel Grand Ballroom on the 3rd floor

Kimberly Alyn is a best-selling author and an international fire service speaker and trainer. She is the owner of Fire Presentations, a company dedicated to training workshops for the fire service. Kim offers leadership academies and instruction on conflict prevention and resolution, team building and a variety of other topics.. 

Kim is the author of ten books including 101 Leadership Reminders, How to Deal With Annoying People, and Pillars of Success (with former Secretary of State General Alexander Haig as one of the contributors). She is also the author of eight CD/DVD productions including Conquering Subordinate Counseling in the Fire Service and Real Leadership in the Fire Service is Not for Wimps! Kim holds a bachelors degree in management and a masters degree in organizational management.

 

Kim is also a contributing author to a variety of fire magazines and has been a featured presenter at fire conferences all over the United States including Firehouse World, Firehouse Baltimore, Firehouse Central, FASNY, Fire Rescue, FDIC Indiana, FDIC West, and Fire Tech Reno. Kim assists fire departments and districts across the country in firefighter and officer development.

SEMINAR #2
Speaker: Representatives from the VCOS
Topic: Beyond Hoses & Helmets
When: Friday, June 25th
Time: 8:30am. – 4:00pm
Cost: $54.00 (Included in Registratiion Packages 1, 2 ) includes breaks & lunch.
Where: Carriage House Function Hall across from West Springfield Station #4 at the Expo Center

A course designed for new and existing Fire Officers to enhance their leadership skills.

The Volunteer and Combination Officers Section (VCOS) of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and Pierce Fire Apparatus are pleased to offer an educational training course designed by practicing chief officers that delivers real world expertise through an interactive educational experience. The course is titled "Beyond Hoses and Helmets – Strategy and Tactics of Leading a Volunteer or Combination Fire/Rescue Organization." The United States Fire Administration and the National Emergency Training Center provided technical support in the development of course material and supporting documents.

"Beyond Hoses and Helmets" offers instruction in the following areas:

• Problem solving • Marketing • Recruitment• Retention • Leadership

 

Listed below is the training session available from the New England Fire Apparatus Maintenance Association for the June Expo. This two-day program will be conducted by Ed Hamel & sponsored by New England Detroit Diesel. The two day seminar takes place at Fire Station #4 at the Eastern States Exposition Center. The registration fee for the two-day program is $225 for members and $250 for non-members. The deadline for registration is May 18, 2010. Click here to download the registration form.

F6 Allison Automatic Transmissions (Day 1)
When: Thursday, June 24, 2010 Time: 8:00am – 4:00pm (1/2 hour lunch break)
Where: Fire Station #4 at the Eastern States Exposition Center 

F6 Allison Automatic Transmissions (Day 2)
When: Friday, June 25, 2010
TIme: 8:00am – 4:00pm (1/2 hour lunch break)
Where: Fire Station #4 at the Eastern States Exposition Center

If you have any questions regarding the training that is being offered, please contact the NEFAMA members listed below.

New England Fire Apparatus Maintenance Association
Paul Lamoureux, Jr. - President
Bill Miller - Treasurer
David Motta - Program Director

Contact NEFAMA at (508) 495-0277

Click here to download the NEFAMA Seminar Registration Form.

 

Also, on Saturday, June 26, 2010, EVT Certification testing will be available. Interested individuals should contact EVT directly to request a registration form at (847) 426-4075 or via www.evtcc.org/register.htm. Please note there is a 21-day advance registration required. The test will be given in the Young Building at the Eastern States Exposition Center at 10:00 a.m.