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CONFERENCE PROGRAM #FHExpo15 focus 18 is on safeguarding that vast store of information within your veteran members and sharing it with the remaining members. Learn the principles of mentoring and how to initiate a mentoring program in your department. Normalization of Deviance – How to Overcome Complacency John Dixon, Lieutenant/Fire Instructor, Teaneck, NJ, FD/Bergen County, NJ, Fire Academy Learn about the phenomenon known as the “Normalization of Deviance” and its relationship to the fire service. The course will highlight all aspects of complacency on and off the fireground. Tips on how to navigate through the “Drift Into Failure” process will be shared as well as “how to” discussions focused on avoiding, overcoming and battling the course of action to help prevent firefighter injuries and death. Servant Leadership: It’s Not Just The Color Of Your Shirt That Matters David Griffin, Captain, Charleston, SC, FD Why is the concept of servant leadership so important in the fire service and how can one develop into this innovative type of leader? Complete this course and you’ll be able to; define and identify characteristics of autocratic leaders and explain why this concept is outdated; define and identify characteristics of servant leaders and explain why this concept is essential in the progression of the fire service; make changes to their current leadership style to allow them to become a servant leader; and assist leaders in their respective departments in disseminating information regarding the importance of servant leadership in order to create an organizational leadership change. Strategy & Tactics of Politics Shane Ray, Firefighter, Dutchess County, NY, FD Are you playing your role? What is your role? Get a review of line-of-duty deaths, large life-loss fires and daily fires and see how we’re doing. A proactive approach prior to “The Fire” will help our cause and increase awareness for all involved. Top 25 Tips to a Hoarding Response Ryan Pennington, Firefighter/Paramedic, Charleston, WV, FD With the number of compulsive hoarding cases growing, the need to identify, adjust and attack increases. Get exposed to the top 25 things to make your next fire with hoarding conditions safer. SATURDAY, JULY 18 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM 10 Commandments of a Great Company Officer Steve Prziborowski, Deputy Chief, Santa Clara County, CA, FD Be inspired by the 10 Commandments and become the best company officer you can be, one that is truly a role model. This session is for current or future Company Officers who refuse to phone it in, or be “retired in place.” Berkeley Way LODD – Tactical Lessons Learned David Franklin, Assistant Chief, San Francisco, CA, FD The primary purpose of this class is to share the contributing factors that led to the loss of two San Francisco firefighters and to create situational awareness amongst attendees to prevent future occurrences. This class will take you through the incident and the lessons learned. Strong focus will be placed on the hazards of fighting fires below grade. This class is a MUST for all ranks. Communications from the Front Seat to the Back Seat Michael Daley, Lieutenant, Monroe Twp. 3, NJ, FD Ryan Pennington, Firefighter-Paramedic, Charleston, WV, FD Learn the basic communication process and how proper communications are paramount in all aspects of interactions from firefighters to chiefs. In addition, the class will cover communication breakdowns, perception versus misconception, positive communications between officers and firefighters, verbal and non-verbal communication issues, direction of communication and shortfall remedies. Creating Excellence Using After Action Reviews Bob Atlas, Battalion Chief, Contra Costa, CA, FD AAR’s were developed by The U.S. Army to provide soldiers and units feedback on mission and task performances in training and in combat. In this session attendees examine how to use the AAR to create excellence on all levels. Answering what happened, why it happened and how we can sustain strengths and improve on our weaknesses is the focus of this organizational excellence program. Dead Men DO Tell Tales – Crime Scene Operations Gary Ludwig, Fire Chief, Champaign, IL, FD Each day firefighters and EMS professionals are sent into shooting, assault, and rape scenes. Many times, there’s plenty of evidence available to help capture and possibly convict the person responsible for the crime. In this sometimes graphic presentation, responders will learn how to operate safely and efficiently in the crime scene, treating the patient without destroying evidence. Effective Deployment Models for Volunteer and Combination Departments Dan Eggleston, Chief EFO/CFO/CMO, County of Albemarle, VA, Dept. of Fire Rescue Learn how to develop effective incident action plans given that volunteer staffing and resources may fluctuate at any given time. Learn how to adapt to those variables and change strategies as resources arrive on scene. This session provides leaders with various deployment methods and strategies to manage responding resources.


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