Exhibit floor
This year’s conference includes two days of exhibits, where you will see the latest tools, products and equipment, plus view new and innovative apparatus. Be sure to visit the exhibitors on Tuesday and Wednesday to take advantage of their time on the floor to answer questions, to see how equipment works and to leave Firehouse World with a better understanding of the benefits that your department can glean from new technology.
New Roundtables
This year’s conference includes a variety of roundtables that bring firefighters and officers from different agencies together to discuss topics, including maydays, firefighter training and engine operations, and the latest on UL studies and firefighting, among many other subjects. Visit FirehouseWorld.com for the latest information on the roundtables, including topics, participants and times.
Keynote
Join us as Dennis LeGear delivers his keynote address, “Hydrants to Nozzles: Knowledge and Understanding are Essential to Critical Flow.” LeGear, who is an author at Brass Tacks and Hard Facts, will share why firefighters need to apply critical thinking and understanding to all aspects of firefighting. The keynote will be delivered during the opening ceremony on Feb. 25 at 9:15 a.m.
After hours
There is plenty to do after Firehouse World wraps each day, from fine and unique dining experiences to live entertainment and much more. The Las Vegas Convention Center is only minutes from the famed Las Vegas Strip using the monorail.
Firehouse World Schedule
Monday, Feb. 24
8 a.m.–5 p.m.—Conference sessions
Tuesday, Feb. 25
8:00–9:00 a.m.—Conference sessions
9:15–10:30 a.m.—Opening ceremony & keynote address
10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.—Exhibit hall open
3:00–5:00 p.m.—Conference sessions
Wednesday, Feb. 26
8:00–10:45 a.m.—Conference sessions
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.—Exhibit hall open
2:15–5:00 p.m.—Conference sessions
Thursday, Feb. 27
8 a.m.–5 p.m.—Hands-on training and in-depth workshops
MONDAY
Leading Organizations Through Change
Jacob McAfee, Deputy Fire Chief, North Central Fire District, Kerman, CA
Project Mayday Update
Don Abbott, Coordinator, Project Mayday
Ditch the Wall and Update Your Search
Chris Hartford, Private, Toledo, OH, Fire Department
That’s the Way We’ve Always Done It
Dr. David Griffin, Battalion Chief/Deputy Director of Training, Charleston, SC, Fire Department
Mental Fitness
Tricia Connolly, Captain, City of Bend, OR, Fire Department
Engine Company Operations “Gallons Per Second”
Curt Isakson, Battalion Chief, Escambia County, FL, Fire Rescue
Crew Resource Management: Are YOU Listening?
Allen Richards, First Officer/Envoy Airlines, Fire Chief (ret.), Sansom Park, TX, FD
That Doesn’t Seem Right: Recognizing and Reacting to Fireground Red Flags
Thomas Cox, Captain, Las Vegas, NV, Fire Department and James Suarez, Battalion Chief, Las Vegas, NV, Fire Department
Strip Mall Vertical Ventilation: Building Truck Company Confidence
Gibby Gorman, Battalion Chief (ret.), Maricopa, AZ, Fire and Medical
Saving Your Crew Tonight: What Can Be Done Right Now to Make a Difference?
Jeffrey Pindelski, Fire Chief, Downers Grove, IL, Fire Department
Hazmatology: The Science of Hazardous Materials
Robert Burke, Firehouse Contributing Editor, Hazardous Materials
Effective Standpipe Operations for the Moderate to Minimally Staffed Engine Company
Anthony Rowett Jr., Captain, Mobile, AL, Fire Rescue Department
Road to Resilience
Matthew Fiorenza, Firefighter/Paramedic, City of Anaheim, CA, Fire Department
How to Implement a Firefighter Fatality Case Study Program
Mark Emery, Fire Chief, East Valley, WA, Fire Department
The Clean Cab Concept is Alive and Well
Brian Brown, Bureau Chief (ret.), South Metro, CO, Fire Rescue
Thermal Imaging: Not Just for Overhaul Anymore
Joseph DeVito, Captain, Fort Myers Beach, FL, Fire Department
Top Tips for Effective Truck Company Operations
Sean Eagen, Captain, Buffalo, NY, Fire Department
Training with Progressiveness
Mark van der Feyst, Firefighter, Woodstock, Ontario, Fire Department and Matthew Wehrle, Firefighter, Town of Oakville, Ontario, Fire Department
Paradise Lost: Life on The Fire Line with Oregon Strike Team 17
Jason Bolen, Division Chief, Lebanon, OR, Fire District
Fire Operations in Private Dwellings
George Healy, Deputy Chief, FDNY
TUESDAY
Reflective Communication for Firefighters
Andrew Hale, Technician II, Prince William County, VA, Department of Fire and Rescue
Using CLUES in Your 360 Size-Up
Joseph DeVito, Captain, Fort Myers Beach, FL, Fire Department
It’s Worth the Risk
Curt Isakson, Battalion Chief, Escambia County, FL, Fire Rescue
Lessons Learned: Jackson Memorial Middle School Shooting
Kai Rieger, Battalion Chief, Jackson Township, OH, Fire Department
Four Basic Tools for the Cognitive Hazmat Toolbox
Robert Burke, Firehouse Contributing Editor, Hazardous Materials
Communicating with Emotional Intelligence
Jim Campbell, Battalion Chief, Pike Township, IN, Fire Department
Preparing for the Dance: Essentials in Leadership for Successful Fire Officers
Jeffrey Pindelski, Fire Chief, Downers Grove, IL, Fire Department
Building Construction for the Fire Service
Steve Reno, Firefighter, Bellevue, WA, Fire Department
Down and Dirty Urban Forcible Entry
Robert James, Firefighter, Capitol Fire Training LLC and Cameron Peek, Firefighter, FDNY
The Pillars of the Fireground: Search & Extinguishment
Sean Gray, Captain, Cobb County, GA, Fire & Emergency Services and Kevin Lewis, Battalion Chief, Cobb County, GA, Fire & Emergency Services
Resiliency Development for First Responders
James Moore, Assistant Director/Fire Rescue Chief, University of Illinois Fire Service Institute
Social Media for Today’s Fire Service
Robert Reardon, Captain, Duxbury, MA, Fire Department
Decisions Under Fire
Ron Smith, Lieutenant, Gary, IN, Fire Department
Implementing a Post-Fire Skin Decontamination Program
Brian Brauer, Associate Director, University of Illinois Fire Service Institute
The Engine Company’s Need for Speed
Jonathan Hall, Captain, St. Paul, MN, Fire Department
Rapid Rapport for Rapid Responders
Kerry Mensior, Former Firefighter/Police Sergeant
WEDNESDAY
8-hour Workshop: Behavioral Health Fundamentals for the Fire Service
Alana Brunacini, Behavioral Health Specialist and Brian Crandell, Curriculum Development, Certification and Accreditation Manager, Montana Fire Services Training
Recognizing Signs of Human Trafficking for First Responders
Rodney W. Daniels, Assistant Fire Chief (ret.)
MAKE IT STOP!!! Down and Dirty Bleeding Control
Brandon Heggie, Firefighter/Paramedic, Central Mason, WA, Fire
Staying Aggressively Positive
Ryan Pennington, Lieutenant/Paramedic, Charleston, WV, Fire Department
Say Yes to VES
Kevin Lewis, Battalion Chief, Cobb County, GA, Fire & Emergency Services
The Leadership Line
Brian Schaeffer, Fire Chief, Spokane, WA, Fire Department
Is That Your Final Answer? Ethics in the Fire Service
Diane Schroeder, Battalion Chief, Louisville, CO, Fire Protection District
Not by the Book Leadership: Bridging the Gap Through Action
Jason Probst, Battalion Chief, Virginia Beach, VA, Fire Department
Attack of the 2½-Inch: A Case for Medium-Diameter Handlines
Jonathan Brumley, Firefighter, Denver Fire Department
Elevator Rescue Operations
Steve Petcoff, Captain, Clark County, NV, Fire Department
Transformational Leadership For Today’s Fire Service
Dean Zipperman, Battalion Chief, Los Angeles Fire Department
Performance Culture: Redefining Average for Firefighters
Adam Parkhurst, Firefighter/Paramedic, Euless, TX, Fire Department
Rescue Me: Managing Employee Fires
Jesse Quinalty, CEO, Red Helmet Training
Hell on Wheels
James Kirsh, Captain, Bergenfield, NJ, Fire Department
The Night the Rules Changed
Tami Kayea, Deputy Chief, Dallas Fire-Rescue
Courage Under Fire: 7 Deadly Sins – 7 Ways to Win in Today’s Fire Service
Steve Prziborowski, Deputy Chief, Santa Clara County, CA, Fire Department
Liability Trends & Traps: Hot Topics in 2020
Curt Varone, Deputy Chief, Exeter, RI, Fire Department
Tactical Decision Making: Video Sets and Reps
Phil Jose, Deputy Chief (ret.), Seattle Fire Department
The Search Reformation
Dustin Martinez, Lieutenant, Cobb County, GA, Fire & Emergency Services
The Hat Dance: Realities of the Short-Staffed Company
Marc Aloan, Lieutenant, Columbia County, GA, Fire Rescue
How to Use Your Aerial
Dean Zipperman, Battalion Chief, Los Angeles Fire Department
Situational Awareness to Support Aggressive Search & Attack
Richard B. Gasaway, Principal Consultant, Situational Awareness Matters!
THURSDAY
IN-DEPTH WORKSHOPS
Tabletop Incident Command
Jesse Quinalty, CEO, Red Helmet Training
The Art of Reading Smoke
Phil Jose, Deputy Chief (ret.), Seattle Fire Department
Energy-Efficient Building Construction
John Shafer, Training Chief, Washington Township- Avon, IN, Fire Department
Leadership Exemplified: Leading Ourselves So We May Lead Others
John Dixon, Captain, Teaneck, NJ, Fire Department
What Smart First Responders Need to Know about Situational Awareness
Richard B. Gasaway, Principal Consultant, Situational Awareness Matters!
CHIEF OFFICERS DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP
Courage Under Fire: The Challenging Art of Fire Service Leadership
Steve Prziborowski, Deputy Chief, Santa Clara County, CA, Fire Department
Legal Issues for Today’s Fire Chief
Curt Varone, Deputy Chief, Exeter, RI, Fire Department
Note: Additional instructor to be announced. Session ends with interactive roundtable discussion with instructors and students.
TRAINING OFFICERS WORKSHOP
Brain, Student and Curriculum: The How, How To and How Much of Curriculum Delivery
Chris Garniewicz, Captain, Blufftown Township, SC, Fire District
Non-Fire Company Drills in Acquired Structures
James Kirsch, Captain, Bergenfield, NJ, Fire Department
Note: Additional instructor to be announced. Session ends with interactive roundtable discussion with instructors and students.
HANDS-ON TRAINING
Crane Rescue Operations
Marcus Barfield, Captain, Clark County, NV, Fire Department
Heavy Lifting and Stabilization: A Methodical Approach to Heavy Vehicle Rescue
Blue Collar Training Network
Vertical Ventilation Operations
Steve Reno, Firefighter, Bellevue, WA, Fire Department
Elevator Rescue Operations
Steve Petcoff, Captain, Clark County, NV, Fire Department
Live Fire: Aggressive Fire Control—Flow Path and VES Tactics
Chad Christensen, Captain, Los Angeles County Fire Department
*Sessions are subject to change. Please check FirehouseWorld.com for the latest schedule.
Firehouse Staff
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