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Thursday, September 12, 2019 |
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10:00 am - 11:00 am |
CAFC Board of Directors Meeting |
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11:30 am - 12:00 pm |
NAC Meeting |
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12:00 - 4:00 pm |
BOD / NAC Lunch & Meeting |
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6:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
CAFC Board of Directors, NAC & VIP Dinner |
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Friday, September 13, 2019 |
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8:00 am - 7:00 pm |
Registration Open |
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8:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Joint CAFC Women Chiefs and Company Officers Network of Canada & Alberta Fire, Emergency Management, Wildfire Management Women's (AFEW) Meeting (Women Only, Pre-Registration Required) This meeting welcomes all women fire chiefs and company officers! The goal of this meeting is to network, share information and plan! This session is complimentary to attend and gives you the opportunity to register for the full Fire-Rescue Canada Conference at the member rate. More info HERE Speaker: Georgette Reed, Health and Wellness Coordinator for Edmonton Fire Rescue Services and Mental Health First Aid, Psychological First Aid and R2MR (first responder) instructor and master trainer, City of Edmonton |
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8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Stephen AB, 3rd Fl |
Council of Canadian Fire Marshals & Fire Commissioners' Meeting (Joint CAFC-CCFMFC Meeting) |
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12:30 pm - 3:00 pm |
CAFC / IAFF Meeting |
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6:00 pm - 7:00 pm |
Opening Ceremonies and Memorial Service The Opening Ceremonies and Memorial Service kicks off Fire-Rescue Canada as well as honors chief officers who have passed away since FRC2018. Dignitaries and invited guests attend the service that includes a procession. The Welcome Reception follows the service. Dress: Business, Uniform Sponsored by: Commercial Emergency Equipment Co.
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7:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Welcome Reception Sponsored by: Commercial Emergency Equipment Co.
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9:00 pm - Midnight |
Hospitality Room |
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Saturday, September 14, 2019 |
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7:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Registration Open |
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7:30 am - 8:15 am |
Delegate Icebreaker Breakfast - Don't Miss It! |
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7:30 am - 8:30 am |
Companion Breakfast |
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8:15 am - 8:30 am |
Welcome & Opening Remarks |
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8:30 am - 10:00 am |
Opening Session: Keynote - Toronto Strong: The Toronto Fire Services Response to the 2018 Yonge Street Van Attack and Danforth Shooting Incidents
In 2018, the City of Toronto experienced two mass-casualty incidents that tested the resilience of both the City and each of the emergency responders. Speaker: Matthew Pegg, Fire Chief, Toronto Fire Services Followed by:
Response Canada Strong: When Major Events Thrust Departments on the National Stage
Speaker: Mike Kwasnica, Fire Chief, Humboldt.
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10:00 am - 10:30 am |
Break in the Exhibit Hall |
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10:00 am - 3:00 pm |
Exhibit Hall Open |
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10:30 am - 11:30 am |
Plenary - “The 25” The Firefighter Cancer Prevention Checklist Fire Departments have finally begun to recognize the need for cancer prevention, but sometimes aren’t sure where to start. “The 25” checklist was created with the intent of assisting in evaluating their current practices compared to the best practices available on reducing the risk of their members receiving an occupational firefighter cancer diagnosis. Each attendee will gain an understanding of the specific steps that can be taken to reduce the risk of firefighters being diagnosed with occupational cancer. The steps have been consolidated into a preventive checklist consisting of 25 points. This presentation will help determine where each department currently stands with their firefighter cancer preventive initiatives. Speaker: Jim Burneka, FF/PM, FF Cancer Consultant, Firefighter Cancer Consultants, also Dayton, OH FF/PM
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11:30 am - 12:15 pm |
A Fireside Chat with Canada’s HUSAR Teams: What Happens if My Community Needs HUSAR?
The following will be discussed in this session:
Moderator: Ken Block, President, Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs
Panelists: Matthew Pegg, Fire Chief, Toronto Fire Services Scott Morrison, Assistant Chief Training and Professional Development and HUSAR,Vancouver Coby Duerr, Assistant Chief, Calgary Emergency Management Agency |
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12:15 pm - 12:30 pm |
Lightening Talk - Hot Zone Accountability: Myth or Reality? Do you have an effective fire ground accountability system? Have you truly evaluated it so that in the event of a Mayday or other event you are sure that your Incident Commanders immediately know the who, what and where from the very start of the incident? What does real accountability look like and how can you implement simple, effective methods to ensure you have it? Let's ask these questions together and consider how effective your system is, or could become, to ensure the safety of your personnel! Speaker: Scott Wilkinson, Senior Academy Officer, Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service
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12:30 pm - 1:30 pm |
Lunch in the Exhibit Hall |
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1:30 pm - 2:30 pm |
CONCURRENT SESSIONS |
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Breakout #1 |
Hydrogen Fuel Cells, Emerging Technology & Infrastructure Hydrogen fuel cells are increasingly present in society. Industrial applications often require supporting infrastructure that must approved by the local Authority Having Jurisdiction AHJ for compliance to fire and building codes. The automotive industry is well established in other world markets especially California. Public automotive refueling stations are coming to Canada. Local AHJ's will quickly discover there is very little discussion in their Provincial or National Fire Code. I will discuss codes available for reference and resources to assist plans examiners and Fire Inspectors when approving a new installation. I will showcase response guides and technical briefs available to fire crews planning incident response to a fixed or mobile fuel cell. Opportunities for questions & discussion during the 60 minute period. Speaker: Brian Ladds, Hazardous Materials Coordinator, City of Calgary Fire Department
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Breakout #2 |
A Building Fire Risk Prediction Validation Project and Implementing a Risk Based Inspection System In April 2018, the Fire Underwriter’s Survey (operated by Opta Information Intelligence) partnered with Vancouver Fire Rescue Service (VFRS) and New Westminster Fire Rescue Service (NWFRS) to test building fire risk prediction and risk assessment methods. The models performed well with approximately 70% of fires accurately identified (with a false positive rate of 25%) for the 2017 period. Similar to other building fire risk prediction models used by the New York City Fire Department (FDNY), Atlanta Fire Rescue Department (AFRD), and Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire (PBF); these models can be used to prioritize fire prevention inspections. The projects provide a solution to a risk-based inspection program. Speaker: Robert McGuiness, Technical Director, Fire Underwriters Survey; Zakary Whittamore, Senior Data Scientist, Opta Information Intelligence
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Breakout #3 |
Wounded Warriors Canada: Mental Health Support for First Responders and their Families Wounded Warriors Canada has developed innovative mental health programs that utilize clinical best practices and evidence informed care to create an environment of compassion, resiliency and hope for our Veterans, First Responders and their families. This presentation will outline the various programs available to First Responders while providing an overview of the past, present and future of the charity, which has grown to become a national mental health service provider. Speaker: Scott Maxwell, Executive Director, Wounded Warriors Canada; Dr. Megan McElheran, Clinical Advisor, Wounded Warriors Canada
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Breakout #4 |
NFPA 3000 - Standard for managing an Active Shooter and Hostile Event Response This presentation introduces NFPA 3000 (PS), Standard for an Active Shooter/Hostile Event Response (ASHER) Program and will identify the minimum program elements needed to organize, manage, and sustain an active shooter and/or hostile event response program and to reduce or eliminate the risks, effect, and impact on an organization or community affected by these types of events. Speaker: Shayne Mintz, Canadian Regional Director, National Fire Protection Association
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2:30 pm - 3:00 pm |
Break in the Exhibit Hall |
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3:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
CONCURRENT SESSIONS |
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Breakout #5 |
Two 30 min Sessions 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm - Operational Challenges - Gatineau Fire Service Faces an F-3 Tornado The province of Quebec’s fourth largest city (Gatineau) faces an EF3 Tornado with winds of 265 km/h. 332 buildings were affected by the tornado, while lightning struck a high school and set the roof on fire to become a multiple alarm fire. What were the operational challenges and lessons learned ?
Presenter: Stéphane Denis, Gatineau Fire Service 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm - National Defence Fire Service - Carcinogen Exposure Reduction Program The National Defence Fire Service (NDFS) Carcinogen Exposure Reduction Program was developed to ensure firefighters are aware of the associated dangers/risks of exposures to carcinogens and it’s link to developing certain types of cancers, as well as, identify specific prevention, protection and recording mechanisms that can be implemented in the day-to-day processes of the NDFS to help mitigate these risks. Cancer is a potential threat to all firefighters; implementing safeguards in the work place environment can reduce these threats. This presentation will give an overview of the three pillars of prevention, protection and recording exposures. Presenter: David Jane, Department of National Defense |
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Breakout #6 |
“Comparing Apples with Apples” – The Need for Standardized and Meaningful Performance Indicators for the Fire Service Municipalities are under constant pressure to control expenditures in order to minimize or avoid tax increases. Many fire departments face significant challenges to simply retain the resources that are needed to maintain existing service levels. Fire chiefs are expected to provide data-driven evidence of efficiency and performance in relation to established standards and in comparison, with similar cities. One of the biggest obstacles to effective benchmarking is the lack of a national standard for fire service performance indicators. We must develop and clearly define standardized and meaningful performance indicators in order to measure effectiveness and efficiency in relation to our mission. Speaker: Richard Liebmann, Deputy Chief / Directeur adjoint, Montreal Fire Department / Service de sécurité incendie de Montréal
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Breakout #7 |
The FIIIRE Lab: Developing Evidence-Based Solutions to Improve Firefighter Work Health Chief Hay, Mr. Dennis Brescacin (President, Thunder Bay Professional Firefighters Association) and Dr. Sinden will host an interactive panel discussion about the development of their research partnership and how initial studies have provided important insights into firefighter physical and mental health in Thunder Bay, Ontario. They will also discuss their methodological approach including integration of knowledge users in the research design as well as implementation and dissemination strategies. Future plans including a larger study related to firefighters’ mental health and the development of the FIIRE Lab will also be discussed. Speakers: Kathryn Sinden, Assistant Professor, Lakehead University; John Hay, Chief, Thunder Bay Fire Rescue; Dennis Brescain, Division Chief - Administration CEMC, Thunder Bay Fire Rescue / President, Thunder Bay Professional Firefighters' Association
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Breakout #8 |
Embrace Your Inner Sparky: What Every Fire Chief Needs to Know About Public Education in 2019 Do you know NFPA no longer teaches young children to stop, drop and roll? Or that kids under five are no longer in the high-risk category for fire injuries and fatalities? Does your department have an up-to-date and accurate public-education strategy based on data and your community’s identified risks? In this fast-paced, energetic presentation, NFPA’s Laura King will address challenges, outline best practices for large and small, career and volunteer departments, and arm participants with tools and tactics to build effective public-education initiatives for THEIR communities. Speakers: Laura King, Canadian Public-Education Representative, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA); Samantha Hoffmann, NFPA 2014 Fire- and Life Safety Educator of the Year, Denise Hynes, NFPA 2018 Fire- and Life Safety Educator of the Year.
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4:00 pm - 6:00 pm |
Exhibit Hall Tailgate Join us for this networking event in the Exhibit Hall! Designed to focus on socializing between delegates and exhibitors. Includes casual dinner and drinks. Dress: Casual Sponsored by: Extreme Portable Buildings |
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6:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Free Time |
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9:00 pm - 11:59 pm |
Hospitality Room Sponsored by: O'Connor CARES Solutions, LCC |
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Sunday, September 15, 2019 |
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7:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Registration Open |
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7:30 am - 8:15 am |
Breakfast Session
Interconnected Alarms – Special Population Applications, Enhanced Warning, Simplified Installation
Speaker: Joe Di Filippo, Vice President – Sales, Kidde Canada
Joe Di Filippo is an expert in the field of life safety. With almost 30 years’ experience, Mr. Di Filippo has extensive knowledge with smoke and carbon monoxide installation, product selection, and specifying installation with unique applications. Di Filippo is routinely sought by local, regional and national fire departments for advice and guidance on alarm and fire extinguisher product selection. He has been instrumental in calibrating several new alarm introductions into the Canadian market including interconnected alarm systems. |
| 7:30 am - 8:30 am Neilson 2, 3rd Fl | Companion Breakfast |
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8:15 am - 8:30 am |
Opening Remarks |
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8:30 am - 9:30 am |
Federal
Election 2019 ~ What Fire Needs to Know & Say! Speaker: Graham Thomson, Award-Winning Columnist and Reporter
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9:30 am - 10:00 am |
Break in the Exhibit Hall |
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9:30 am - 3:00 pm |
Exhibit Hall Open |
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10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Strength Over Stigma: Building Resilient Responders and Creating a New Approach to Firefighter Mental Health First responders are no strangers to working under difficult and stressful conditions. Many Fire Departments are taking an aggressive approach to supporting mental health programming in the workplace. However, even with a robust system of prevention, crisis response, treatment and training, firefighters continue to be impacted or lost due to mental health issues. The Calgary Fire Department is piloting a new, strengths-based approach to mental health through a positive psychology model by assessing a member's resiliency and using current research and best-practices to build up what makes a member strong. The goal of this pilot is to work with firefighters to strengthen their mental resiliency skills and provide coaching and access to resources so that they can maintain their mental well-being throughout their careers and beyond. Speakers: Scott Cowan, Captain, Calgary Fire Department; Joe Zatylny, Deputy Fire Chief, City of Calgary
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11:00 am - 12:30 pm |
“Project All In - Helping Start the Hard Conversation About Suicide (11:00 am - 11:45 am) With Chad bringing the idea to Gregg and another fellow firefighter on the water in the Bow while paddle boarding in November 2018, there was no looking back. Together they formed Project All In foundation (Registered Non Profit) - the idea was and instant success and need in the community for mental health. Within only 13 weeks they have touched 5 countries, reached 90+ agencies, and handed out 3900+ coins for the project.
Speakers: Chad Guenter, FF/EMT - Co – Founder, Canmore Fire; Gregg Schaalje, FF/Lieutenant - Co – Founder, Rocky View County Fire. Followed by: All in for Mental Health – From Federal Initiatives to the Front Line (11:45 am - 12:30 pm) Speaker: Dr. Nick Jones, Executive Director, Canadian Institute for Public Safety Research and Treatment (CIPSRT); Dr. Joy MacDermid, Professor, School of Physical Therapy at Western University. * "All In" title used with permission from Project All In Foundation (Registered Non-Profit) |
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1:30 pm - 2:30 pm |
CONCURRENT SESSIONS |
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Breakout #9 |
Psychological Health and Safety in the Fire Service - A Work in Progress Historically the fire service has dealt with the mental health of its members reactively or not at all. In recent years, however, we have seen a growing understanding of the cumulative effects of work-related trauma and the interaction of workplace culture and psychological well-being. As a result, the fire service has begun to recognize the need for an overall mental health strategy to support and protect the well-being of its members from their first day as recruits throughout their fire career and into a healthy retirement. This presentation will guide the audience through the Calgary Fire Department’s development of a strategy to create a psychologically healthy and safe environment for its members. Speaker: Steve Dongworth, Fire Chief, Calgary Fire Dept.
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Breakout #10 |
In-House Training Program Risk Management The speakers explore how to develop and manage in-house training certification, so that your department will be less vulnerable to legal scrutiny. This presentation blends anecdotal operational & training experience and best practices to provide leaders with a more comprehensive understanding of legal risk management with in-house certification programs. The session will concentrate on the specifics of driver training but participants will come away with the needed information to proceed with their own development with other training subjects that they need to develop or more importantly maintain for their fire department. Speakers: Dean Colthorp, Assistant Deputy Fire Chief, Spruce Grove Fire Services; Rory Thompson, Fire Chief, Langley City Fire Rescue
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Breakout #11 |
Inclusion Rescue - Preparation, Planning and Practice (Workshop) In this 60-minute presentation, participants will identify challenges and issues when communicating with an increasingly diverse workplace - both colleagues and communities. Fire and Rescue is on the front lines of community safety and plays a pivotal and critical role at some point in everyone's life. As a profession that touches all communities and all people and is committed to proactive and preventive safety and care messages, this workshop will provide practical tips around communicating with and across difference. Participants will walk away with new communication tools as well as an understanding of concepts such as "inclusion" and "exclusion, " and ideas around how to create inclusive workplace culture. Speakers: Lori Campbell, Principal, Colbourne Institute for Inclusive Leadership, NorQuest College; Erin Waugh, Lead Diversity and Inclusion Consultant, NorQuest College.
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Breakout #12 |
U.A.V. Programs: Getting off the Ground! UAV's are one of the most rapidly advancing pieces of technology in the fire service. They are changing the incident scene and helping to improve safety and decision making. This program will focus not on how to fly a drone but instead help prepare leaders to develop their own programs via presentation and discussion. Speaker: Scott Wilkinson, Senior Academy Officer, Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service
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2:30 pm - 3:00 pm |
Break in the Exhibit Hall |
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3:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
CONCURRENT SESSIONS |
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Breakout #13 |
Alberta Core Competency Initiative Learn about the Alberta Fire Chiefs Associations exciting Alberta Fire Service Core Competency Initiative.
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Breakout #14 |
Presentation by Transport Canada’s Transportation of Dangerous Goods Directorate Donna McLean, Director of CANUTEC at Transport Canada’s Transportation of Dangerous Goods Directorate, will be presenting topics of interest such as: the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG), the Regulatory Sandbox on Electronic Shipping Documents and Protective Direction (PD) 36. Speaker: Donna McLean, Director, CANUTEC, Transportation of Dangerous Goods Directorate, Transport Canada
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Breakout #15 |
Coping with Substance Use Difficulties in the Context of Operational Stress Injuries Almost half of those with PTSD may also have a substance use disorder. While there has been progress in talking about occupational trauma and PTSD, there remains significant stigma associated with addiction despite many individuals with operational stress injuries also struggling with substance use difficulties. This session will address the signs and symptoms of substance use difficulties, stigma associated with addiction, and types of support. Through discussion and video, it will include both a clinical overview as well as a fire fighter’s experience in recovery. Speaker: Hester Dunlap, Psychologist, Clinical Lead, Bellwood health Services
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Breakout #16 |
Stories from the Hall? Making the Case for Supporting Volunteer Firefighter Mental Health through their own Words Volunteer firefighters make up almost 85% of the fire service in Canada, yet when it comes to mental health supports they are often critically under resourced. This presentation will look at why there needs to be a greater priority placed on mental health education and resources for this population. The presentation will be based on the findings of PhD work done in Prince Edward Island by a volunteer firefighter and mental health professional. The presentation will highlight the importance of leadership and member wellness, the uniqueness of the volunteer fire service, and provide a chance for discussion as to how other jurisdictions are approaching the issue and how challenges and barriers can be overcome. Speaker: Amanda Brazil, Research Scientist, Centre for Health and Community Research, University of Prince Edward Island
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5:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Sunday Fun Night Join us at the Girletz Rodeo Ranch for the Real Wild West! Authentic Western Spirit with barbecues, bull riding, rodeos, wild west shows, and more. Shuttles will be provided leaving the Hyatt at 5:00pm and returning throughout the night. More info HERE Dress Code: Casual or Wild West attire! Sponsored by: CP |
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Monday, September 16, 2019 |
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7:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Registration Open |
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7:30 am - 8:30 am |
Breakfast |
| 7:30 am - 8:30 am Neilson 2, 3rd Fl | Companion Breakfast |
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8:30 am - 9:30 am |
The Future of CAFC: Town Hall and CAFC Annual General Meeting |
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9:30 am - 10:15 am |
Where There Is Smoke & All Allies Meeting |
10:15 am - 10:45 am |
Break |
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10:45 am - 11:30 am |
Interoperability: Building out First North - What Do You Need to Know? |
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11:30 am - 12:30 pm |
Why Volunteer Firefighters Volunteer: Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivators Disaster and Emergency Management (DEM), is vast and complex. Volunteer firefighters are responsible for the majority of responses to disaster events and routine emergencies in many areas of the Nation. The volunteer fire service is a shinning example of the accomplishments of volunteerism; however, membership is declining. Chief Pottruffs' exploratory research has identified specific motivational factors that will increase long-term retention of volunteers and lead to increased organizational resilience. DEM that is effective and sustainable requires a holistic management paradigm focused on increased volunteer retention. Chief Bill Pottruff will share successful innovative strategies leading to doubling his Department's membership in 10 years. Speaker: Bill Pottruff, Training Officer, Lappe Fire Department
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12:30 pm - 1:45 pm |
Lunch |
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1:45 pm - 2:45 pm |
Closing Keynote - There’s More to You than You Can See Mental Health and Addiction impacts us all. We all face adversity, challenge and change. But not everyone has the resiliency needed to survive life’s toughest days. In this keynote, Joe shares his story of redemption from a life long struggle with addiction and mental illness. In 1989 Joe was a homeless drug addict on the streets of Vancouver. With the help of family and community champions, Joe’s life transformed. As you walk with Joe through the tough streets of East Vancouver in the 1980’s, you will experience the depths and degradation of a former homeless drug addict, to the triumph of a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist. Speaker: Joe Roberts, CEO, Skidrow
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2:45 pm - 3:45 pm |
Joe Roberts Book Signing "7 Secrets to Profit from Adversity" |
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6:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Awards Gala - Reception & Dinner The Awards Gala is the highlight of the week where attendees enjoy a delicious meal with their peers whilst CAFC recognizes member achievements including the presentation of the Fire Chief of the Year Awards. Dress: Semi-Formal, Formal, Business, Uniform, Mess Kit |
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9:00 pm - 11:59 pm |
Hospitality Room Sponsored by: O'Connor CARES Solutions, LCC |
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