2018 Virginia Fire + Rescue Conference

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Sessions (9)

Getting Behind the Shield: Overcoming First Responder’s Resistance to Mental Health Services (Room 3D)

22 Feb 18
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Safety and Health

Speaker(s): Mike Verano
This program outlines the factors that create resistance in first responders to seek mental health services and offers practical tips for overcomin... More...

Prevention and Care of FF Burn Injuries (Room 3D)

22 Feb 18
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Safety and Health

Speaker(s): Jason Woods ; Jeffrey Shupp
Each and every day, thousands of career and volunteer firefighters place themselves in harm's way in the performance of duty.  Regardless ... More...

Disposable Heroes (Room 1A)

22 Feb 18
3:15 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Safety and Health

Speaker(s): Jeremy Johns
This presentation is a raw and real account of the instructor’s life with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). He will share the events tha... More...

Barrier Hoods for Better Protection (Room 3E)

23 Feb 18
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Safety and Health

Speaker(s): Robert Keys
After opening his presentation with a historical perspective of the dramatic changes and advancements in firefighter personal protective equipment ... More...

AWARDS CEREMONY (Room 1AB &C)

24 Feb 18
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Community Risk Reduction, Company Officer, Emergency Medical Services, Hands On Training (H.O.T.), Instructor/Training Related Courses, Leadership and Managment, Meetings, Public Safety Technology, Safety and Health, Strategy and Tactics, Volunteer Fire Service

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The Evolution of PPE and other Innovations Including Barrier Hood Technology (Room 2A)

24 Feb 18
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Safety and Health

Speaker(s): Robert Keys
Chief Keys describes the changes in personal protective equipment and how it saved the life of two Brooklyn firefighters caught in a horrendous fla... More...

Taking Action Against Cancer in the Fire Service (Room 4C)

24 Feb 18
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Safety and Health

Speaker(s): Joseph Brown ; Steve Weissman
Cancer is the most dangerous threat to firefighter health and safety today. Since 2005, the nonprofit Firefighter Cancer Support Network has provid... More...

Disposable Heroes (Room 3A)

24 Feb 18
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: Safety and Health

Speaker(s): Jeremy Johns
This presentation is a raw and real account of the instructor’s life with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). He will share the events tha... More...

Taking Action Against Cancer in the Fire Service (Room 4C)

24 Feb 18
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: Safety and Health

Speaker(s): Joseph Brown ; Steve Weissman
Cancer is the most dangerous threat to firefighter health and safety today. Since 2005, the nonprofit Firefighter Cancer Support Network has provid... More...