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Command Post (Room 2D)

24 Feb 16
6:00 AM - 11:59 PM

Tracks: Emergency Medical Services, Public Safety Technology, Strategy and Tactics

24 Hour Command Post 2/23/16 through 2/28/16 More...

Basic Public Information Officer Course (Room 2A)

24 Feb 16
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Speaker(s): Dawn Eischen
This 16 hour course is designed for aspiring, new or less experienced public information officers (PIO) and focuses on the essential emergency PIO ... More...

Chief Officer 101 (Room 1B)

24 Feb 16
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Speaker(s): State and Local Officials
This 16 hour program will cover key subject matter relevant to all chief officers. Topics include: roles and responsibilities of a chief officer; l... More...

Fire Ground Air Monitoring (4 Hours) (Room 1C)

24 Feb 16
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Speaker(s): Thomas Jordan ; Todd Cannon
This session will discuss common air monitoring equipment currently used during fire ground operations today. The session will focus on the composi... More...

NFPA 1031 Recertification Hours (Room 1D)

24 Feb 16
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Speaker(s): VDFP Staff
The course is open to all state and local inspectors and will provide CEU’s for those that are currently certified with the VFMA and requir... More...

Virginia State Accreditation Consortium (Room 2B)

24 Feb 16
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
VA State Accreditation Consotrium More...

Petroleum Spills – When the Slick Hits the Sand! (Room 1C)

24 Feb 16
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker(s): Thomas Jordan
This presentation will discuss the issues emergency responders face when petroleum products are released onto land or into water. Topics covered in... More...

Traffic Incident Safety Management Course (Room 2B)

24 Feb 16
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker(s): Anthony Gordon ; Stan Langford
Three injury crashes occur every minute in the United States, putting incident responders in harm's way every day. Well trained responders help... More...

Advanced ICS for Command & General Staff: Complex Incidents (Room 3C)

25 Feb 16
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Speaker(s): Joseph Bailey ; William Burris
Also known as ICS-400, this course is intended for current and rising command and general staff personnel (officers) to provide them with the knowl... More...

Basic Public Information Officer Course (Room 2A)

25 Feb 16
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Speaker(s): Dawn Eischen
This 16 hour course is designed for aspiring, new or less experienced public information officers (PIO) and focuses on the essential emergency PIO ... More...

Chief Officer 101 (Room 1B)

25 Feb 16
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Speaker(s): State and Local Officials
This 16 hour program will cover key subject matter relevant to all chief officers. Topics include: roles and responsibilities of a chief officer; l... More...

Company Officer’s Guide to Training (Room 3D & 3E)

25 Feb 16
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Public Safety Technology

Speaker(s): Tim Riley
Program covers the ISO training requirements in detail and how to document training to both meet the required training hours and the desired docume... More...

Engine School: H.O.T. (Room VBFTC)

25 Feb 16
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Speaker(s): Brad Harris ; Carlton King ; Darren Lucas ; Kenny Simon ; Mike Hall ; Shaun Whitely
This class is centered on engine company firemanship and reinforces the transition from “proficiency to mastery” in the following engin... More...

Intoxicated Leadership: How to Avoid Leading Under the Influence of Your Emotions (Room 1C)

25 Feb 16
8:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Speaker(s): Benjamin "Ben" Martin
Have you ever found yourself wondering how an argument escalated so quickly? Have you ever heard the words “too passionate” or “y... More...

NFPA 1031/1033 Recertification Hours (Room 2B)

25 Feb 16
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Speaker(s): VDFP Staff
The course is open to all state and local fire marshals, investigators and inspectors and will provide CEU’s for those that are currently cer... More...

Shaker’s Forum (Room 1A)

25 Feb 16
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Speaker(s): Chris Eudailey
Designed for chief officer level issues, this facilitated discussion will involve all participants in an open forum environment. Facilitators will ... More...

Integration of Drones for Incident Response (Room 3D & 3E)

25 Feb 16
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM

Tracks: Public Safety Technology

Speaker(s): Darren Goodbar
This session will take an in-depth look at the various uses of technology as it relates to public safety and drones. The presenter will discuss the... More...

Overturned Gasoline Tanker: Command, Control and Lessons Learned (Room 4C)

25 Feb 16
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Speaker(s): Timothy McKay
It is rush hour and you have just received a call for an overturned gasoline tanker blocking all lanes of the interstate. What’s your plan an... More...

Speak the Language: A Primer in Leading the Generations (Room 1C)

25 Feb 16
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Speaker(s): Charles “Chip” Lutz
Unlike any time in history, there are four generations working together in today’s workforce. Leading multiple generations can be difficult i... More...

The Use of Digital Technology for Station Alerting (Room 3D & 3E)

25 Feb 16
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Public Safety Technology

Speaker(s): Paul Gyore ; Representatives of US Digital Designs, Inc.
What type of station alerting system does your department need? With over 10 years experience and over 1,100 stations systems installed; and over 3... More...

Emergency Vehicle Driving Overview (Room 4A & 4B)

25 Feb 16
1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Speaker(s): William "Bill" Niehenke
This class is an overview of the VFIS 16-hour Emergency Vehicle Driver Training course. This presentation will discuss all aspects of emergency dri... More...

GIS for Fire and Emergency Services (Room 3D & 3E)

25 Feb 16
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Public Safety Technology

Speaker(s): Chris Meyer ; Joe Hughes ; Joe Powers ; Representatives of ESRI
Much more than a “map making” software, GIS has become an important framework for how fire departments use and share data. Discussions ... More...

I took the promotional test….Now what? (Room 1C)

25 Feb 16
1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Speaker(s): Joel Britt ; Justin Adams
This program is an interactive group led discussion about the challenges facing newly promoted and aspiring company officers during the transition ... More...

Joint Response to Hazardous Devices: Integrating Hazmat Team and EOD Unit Operations (Room 3A)

25 Feb 16
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker(s): Chris Ferguson ; Jeff Powell
The safe and efficient mitigation of hazardous devices is best achieved when professional explosive ordinance disposal and hazardous materials resp... More...

The Fire Department Assessment Center: The Boot Camp (Room 3B)

25 Feb 16
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker(s): Michael Barakey
This workshop will prepare attendees for the grueling assessment center process and provide them with the opportunity to know the "how and why... More...

UNCommon Sense for the UNConventional Leader (Room 4C)

25 Feb 16
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Speaker(s): Charles “Chip” Lutz
Position your leaders for success with this interactive program that gives them the tools to move past organizational barriers and connect with tea... More...

VFCA Board Meeting (Room 1D)

25 Feb 16
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Practical Use of Online Applications and Resources (Room 3D & 3E)

25 Feb 16
2:45 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Public Safety Technology

Speaker(s): Matt Still ; Representatives of ESRI
ArcGIS Online is a cloud based mapping platform used by an increasing number of agencies in Virginia and across the nation. Designed for data shari... More...

The SLICE-RS Booster Shot (Room 4A & 4B)

25 Feb 16
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker(s): Eddie Buchanan
The SLICE-RS Booster Shot provides an update on the implementation and evolution of the SLICE-RS concept, based on the fire dynamic research conduc... More...

Tough Talking: The Art of the Difficult Conversation (Room 1C)

25 Feb 16
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker(s): Timothy McKay
Have you ever had that feeling like you know you should speak up but decided not to? Have you ever thought about engaging an employee about their b... More...

Advanced ICS for Command & General Staff: Complex Incidents (Room 3C)

26 Feb 16
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Speaker(s): Joseph Bailey ; William Burris
Also known as ICS-400, this course is intended for current and rising command and general staff personnel (officers) to provide them with the knowl... More...

Chain Saw Safety (Room VBFTC)

26 Feb 16
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Speaker(s): Gary Umphlett
Upon completion of this program, attendees will understand the importance of proper chain tensioning, starting and cutting techniques and the impor... More...

Effective Aerial Apparatus Positioning and Operations (Room 2A)

26 Feb 16
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This interactive and fast-paced presentation explores the reasons why all fire service personnel from recruits to chief officers should become more... More...

Fire-Based EMS: It’s Not Your Grandfather’s Fire Department Anymore (Room 3A & 3B)

26 Feb 16
8:00 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Emergency Medical Services

Speaker(s): Jason Jenkins ; Richard Bowers
This program will provide the attendees with an understanding of the various fire-based EMS service delivery models available; and information on d... More...

Handling the Heat: Being Effective with Competing Demands and Limited Time (Room 2B)

26 Feb 16
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Strategy and Tactics

Speaker(s): Paula King
This course reviews ways for individuals to effectively address situations in which they feel overwhelmed by multiple demands and time pressures. D... More...

High Performance Coaching and Leadership Academy (Room 1D)

26 Feb 16
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Speaker(s): Dan Jones ; Kelly Walsh
This “High Performance Coaching and Leadership Academy” is offered by 1 Smart Career and is designed to address leadership deficiencies... More...

Joe Torrillo’s Leadership Lessons (Room 5A)

26 Feb 16
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Speaker(s): Joe Torrillo
Joe Torrillo will share many of his leadership and real-life lessons learned during this presentation. Topical discussions will include: building, ... More...

Living to be that “old timer” Firefighter…Take care of yourself! (Room 1C)

26 Feb 16
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Speaker(s): Brandon Frieder ; Dave Daniels ; Nick Baskerville
The fire service works very hard to read fire conditions, interpret special operations information, and identify what medications to give to patien... More...

NFPA 1033 Recertification (Room 1B)

26 Feb 16
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Speaker(s): VDFP Staff
The Virginia Department of Fire Programs (VDFP) will present this eight hour program designed to meet a portion of the recertification requirements... More...

The Irons Academy: H.O.T. (Room VBFTC)

26 Feb 16
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Speaker(s): Jeremy Williams ; William Reynolds
As many fire ground tactics and procedures continue to evolve, the focus tends to fall away from foundational fire ground skills. No matter your st... More...

Explaining Mobile Integrated Healthcare for Fire and EMS (Room 3A & 3B)

26 Feb 16
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Emergency Medical Services

Speaker(s): Alan Yee MD ; Dan Dillon ; Jeffrey Meyer ; John Sayers ; Kate Keller ; Michael Berg
This panel discussion will focus on mobile integrated healthcare and explain the current practice of pre-hospital medical care. Attendees will lear... More...

Reducing Fire Apparatus Accidents: A Management Approach (Room 4A)

26 Feb 16
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Speaker(s): Bill Tricarico
Fire apparatus accidents are a leading cause of firefighter line of duty death and injury. Of far less importance but still significant, the moneta... More...

Buried Alive With the Will to Survive: From Devastation to Inspiration (Room 1C)

26 Feb 16
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Speaker(s): Joe Torrillo
September 11, 2001 is a day when the world stood still. Buried, crushed and bleeding beneath tons of rubble from the South Tower; Joe wondered what... More...

Burn Care for the Pre-hospital Provider (Room 3A & 3B)

26 Feb 16
1:00 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: Emergency Medical Services

Speaker(s): Michael Feldman
This presentation will provide attendees with an opportunity to become familiar with complex burn care in both adult and pediatric patients. This p... More...

Digital Combustion: Practice Improves Performance (Room 2B)

26 Feb 16
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker(s): VDFP Staff
In a means to promote continuity in the operations and management within the fire service, the Virginia Department of Fire Programs (VDFP) has purc... More...

The Engine Company: Building Fireground Efficiency (Room 5A)

26 Feb 16
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker(s): Carlton King
This class will discuss the four basic building blocks needed to improve fireground efficiency in any engine company, regardless of staffing number... More...

Baltimore Burning: Emergency Response Through the Flames of Civil Unrest” (Room 3A & 3B)

26 Feb 16
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Emergency Medical Services

Speaker(s): Karl Zimmerman ; Mark Fletcher
Seen from the eyes of those in the trenches, this program will discuss the challenges specific to emergency response during civil unrest and will d... More...

3 Things You Can Do Right Now for More Impact as a Leader (Room 1C)

26 Feb 16
3:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker(s): Kelly Walsh
These are challenging times for leaders. All levels of fire leadership are serving an array of customers in more capacities than ever before. When ... More...

Opening Ceremony/General Session (Room 1A-B-C)

27 Feb 16
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Opening Ceremony for the 2016 Virginia Fire Rescue Conference including Governor's Awards & Scholarship Presentations. More...

10 Commandments of Fire Officership (Room 1D)

27 Feb 16
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Speaker(s): Dan Jones
This program, developed by a group of senior fire instructor/officers, summarizes and simplifies the elements of fire officer leadership, managemen... More...

Best Practices: Recruitment of Highly Qualified Firefighters from a Diverse Community (Room 3D)

27 Feb 16
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Speaker(s): Andrew Snead ; Anthony McDowell
The presenters will summarize the need for recruiting entry level firefighter candidates from diverse backgrounds. They will review state and natio... More...

I took the promotional test….Now what? (Room 4B)

27 Feb 16
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Speaker(s): Joel Britt ; Justin Adams
This program is an interactive group led discussion about the challenges facing newly promoted and aspiring company officers during the transition ... More...

Implementing a Drone Program in Public Safety (Room 2B)

27 Feb 16
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Speaker(s): Charles Werner ; Darren Goodbar
Drones are demonstrating their value in the area of public safety. However, the process for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval can seem... More...

Maximizing Quint Effectiveness (Room 4C)

27 Feb 16
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Some fire departments see quintuple fire apparatus, or the “one truck fights all” concept, as an answer to their diminishing budget, on... More...

Public Safety Panel Discussion: Critical Infrastructure, Cyber Security & Interoperability (Room 3E)

27 Feb 16
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Speaker(s): Isaac Janak ; Shawn Talmadge ; Stacie Neal ; Thomas Gagnon
This panel discussion will focus on emerging issues and trends within public safety, specifically related to cyber security, critical infrastructur... More...

Reputation Management in the Fire Service: Preventing Member Derailment (Room 2A)

27 Feb 16
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Speaker(s): Candice McDonald
The internet has created an era of citizen journalism and the fire service is not exempt from making headlines for the wrong reasons. Like preparin... More...

Saving Our Own – Taking Action Against Cancer in the Fire Service (Room 3A)

27 Feb 16
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Speaker(s): David Creasy
Discussion of cancer in the fire service needs to become a more prominent topic. The number of firefighters with cancer is increasing and it appear... More...

The Value of Mentoring (Room 3B)

27 Feb 16
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Speaker(s): Marnelle Fanfan ; T.C. Hairston
Mentoring is the process of sharing experience and expertise to assist someone in their personal and professional growth. Research indicates that, ... More...

Unarmed Self Defense for First Responders (Room 3C)

27 Feb 16
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Speaker(s): Rick McGhee
Today’s first responders never know what awaits them on the next call. The increasing hostile situation encountered during emergencies requir... More...

Vent, Enter, Isolate and Search (VEIS) (Room VBFTC)

27 Feb 16
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker(s): Jon Rigolo
This lecture and practical based class demonstrates the use of Vent, Enter, Isolate and Search (VEIS) as a method to gain access to trapped occupan... More...

Why Not Me? (Room 4A)

27 Feb 16
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Speaker(s): Dereck Baker
This session will focus on developing leaders and having a leadership game plan for your life. Have you ever asked yourself if you have what it tak... More...

10 Commandments of Fire Officership (Room 1D)

27 Feb 16
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker(s): Dan Jones
This program, developed by a group of senior fire instructor/officers, summarizes and simplifies the elements of fire officer leadership, managemen... More...

Best Practices: Recruitment of Highly Qualified Firefighters from a Diverse Community (Room 3D)

27 Feb 16
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker(s): Andrew Snead ; Anthony McDowell
The presenters will summarize the need for recruiting entry level firefighter candidates from diverse backgrounds. They will review state and natio... More...

I took the promotional test….Now what? (Room 4B)

27 Feb 16
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker(s): Joel Britt ; Justin Adams
This program is an interactive group led discussion about the challenges facing newly promoted and aspiring company officers during the transition ... More...

Implementing a Drone Program in Public Safety (Room 2B)

27 Feb 16
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker(s): Charles Werner ; Darren Goodbar
Drones are demonstrating their value in the area of public safety. However, the process for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval can seem... More...

Maximizing Quint Effectiveness (Room 4C)

27 Feb 16
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Some fire departments see quintuple fire apparatus, or the “one truck fights all” concept, as an answer to their diminishing budget, on... More...

Reputation Management in the Fire Service: Preventing Member Derailment (Room 2A)

27 Feb 16
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker(s): Candice McDonald
The internet has created an era of citizen journalism and the fire service is not exempt from making headlines for the wrong reasons. Like preparin... More...

Saving Our Own – Taking Action Against Cancer in the Fire Service (Room 3A)

27 Feb 16
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker(s): David Creasy
Discussion of cancer in the fire service needs to become a more prominent topic. The number of firefighters with cancer is increasing and it appear... More...

Unarmed Self Defense for First Responders (Room 3C)

27 Feb 16
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker(s): Rick McGhee
Today’s first responders never know what awaits them on the next call. The increasing hostile situation encountered during emergencies requir... More...

Why Not Me? (Room 4A)

27 Feb 16
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker(s): Dereck Baker
This session will focus on developing leaders and having a leadership game plan for your life. Have you ever asked yourself if you have what it tak... More...

Case Study #1: Nepal’s Deadly 7.8 Earthquake: A View and Report from the Fairfax County Urban Search and Rescue Team (Virginia Task Force 1) (Room 1A-B-C)

28 Feb 16
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Speaker(s): Charles "Chuck" Ryan ; Chris Schaff
Established in 1986 as a domestic and international disaster response resource, the Virginia Task Force 1 is staffed by approximately 200 specially... More...

Case Study #2: Central VA Bike Race: A Review and Critique of a Major Interagency and International Event (Room 1A-B-C)

28 Feb 16
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Speaker(s): Anthony Gordon ; Dave Pulliam ; Mike Cox ; Stan Langford ; Will Smith
Four localities from the Central Virginia All-Hazards Incident Management team (CVAHIMT) partnered with local, state and federal partners to succes... More...

Update on the VFCA 2015 SAFER Grant (Room 1A-B-C)

28 Feb 16
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Speaker(s): Nick Caputo ; Shawn Stokes
Representatives of the Virginia Fire Chiefs Association (VFCA) and the International Association of Fire Chiefs will discuss the key components of ... More...