March 25–28, 2019
Los Angeles Convention Center
#FHWorld19
Firehouse World has long been the gold standard for fire service education and product innovations on the West Coast, and with its landmark move to Los Angeles, the conference is poised to provide unparalleled opportunities for firefighters from around the world. Of course, a trip to Los Angeles—the entertainment capital of the world—wouldn’t be complete without a partaking in some of the city’s celebrated attractions. So join us in Los Angeles to expand your fire service knowledge and engage with other industry professionals, all while soaking in the idyllic California sun.
Education sessions
Tuesday, March 26—Thursday, March 28
Respected speakers from around the world will gather to share their knowledge while offering powerful insight into the current and future trends of the fire service. Developed specifically for metro and suburban organizations, Firehouse World will offer an assortment of conference sessions focused on training, technology, career development, strategy and tactics, research and development, leadership and management, wildland and more. Highlights include:
· The Self-Sufficient Engine Company
· Building Construction for Truck Officers
· Fundamental Foundations: The First Five Years
· Enclosure Fires: Theory and Practice in Sweet Harmony
· The Three Degrees of Mayday
· Where We Come From: Preserving and Influencing Firehouse Culture
Don’t miss the opportunity for personal contact with peers and solution-providers.
“Big Room” sessions
Firehouse World offers critical information about some of the hottest topics in the fire service through its “Big Room” sessions.
In his session “Managing the Turnaround of the Detroit Fire Department,” Detroit Fire Department Deputy Commissioner Dave Fornell looks back at the city’s rocky history, including filing the largest municipal bankruptcy in history in 2013. Fornell outlines how the team used data, internal information and common sense to overcome the difficulties, and shares practical concepts that departments of any size can adopt to their own situations.
Exhibit hall
Tuesday, March 26, 11:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Wednesday, March 27, 11:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Thursday, March 28, 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
There are already hundreds set to join Firehouse World 2019, which features a return of the three-day exhibit hall. Walking the Firehouse World exhibit hall floor gives you the chance to meet one-on-one with vendors to discuss new products and services, demo and spec products for future purchases, and even buy on site. Don’t miss the opportunity to view the latest safety technologies and equipment, as well as the many emergency service vehicles already slated to be on display.
Convention Center & Transportation
Conveniently located in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Convention Center is easily reachable by car and public transportation, and is situated close to local airports. From the airport, the Los Angeles Convention Center is accessible via Metro Rail, Metro Bus, Dash Bus or the Metrolink Rail System. Public transportation, such as buses and metro, are also available throughout L.A.(lacclink.com/attendees).
Los Angeles-Area Attractions
A new location promises many new and exciting things to see and do while attending Firehouse World—all packed in a cultural mecca with paradise-like weather.
Neighboring the Los Angeles Convention Center is downtown L.A.’s sports and entertainment district, L.A. LIVE (lalive.com). Composed of STAPLES Center, Microsoft Theatre, restaurants, nightclubs, sports and music venues, a bowling alley, a movie theatre, and the Grammy Museum, this dynamic area caters to individuals of all ages.
And don’t miss these fire service sites that are sure to be at the top of any firefighter’s list of must-see Los Angeles attractions:
· Los Angeles County Fire Museum, Bellflower: The LA County Fire Museum is home to Engine 51 and Squad 51, made famous in the popular TV show Emergency! While these apparatus are central to the museum’s display, there are also horse-drawn and more modern-day rigs, as well as thousands of photographs and artifacts relating to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Note: Squad 51 will be on display at Firehouse World (booth 1255) during exhibit hall days.
· Los Angeles Fire Department Museum—Old Fire Station 27, Hollywood (lafdmuseum.org): For decades, Fire Station 27 was the largest fire station west of the Mississippi, serving Hollywood, the motion picture studios, the stars who lived in the hills and along Sunset Boulevard, and during major emergencies, the entire
city at large. Today, Old Fire Station 27 serves as a museum, with three apparatus bays filled with equipment, some dating back to the early-1800s. In addition, artifacts and equipment of all types are on display, dating from the 1880s through present day. It is also the site of the LAFD Fallen Firefighters Memorial.
· Los Angeles Fire Department Harbor Museum—“Old 36s,” San Pedro (lafdmuseum.org): At the southern-most tip of Los Angeles, San Pedro is home to the Los Angeles Harbor, Ports ‘O Call Village, and some of the most unique seascapes in the LA area. Housed in one of the oldest buildings in San Pedro, Old Fire Station 36 features LAFD harbor-related exhibits, LAFD apparatus, including the original Engine 36 that came to the station when it opened in 1928, as well as artifacts from the San Pedro area and some of the most famous fires in this part of the city. The LAFD National Historic Landmark Fireboat No. 2—"The Ralph J. Scott,” which served the Port of Los Angeles for 78 years—is currently being restored.
· Station 127: The fire station featured in Emergency!, Station 127 is located in Carson, CA, and includes memorabilia from the show.
If you’re looking for some non-fire service attractions, Los Angeles has more than a few options, like the Santa Monica Pier and Beach, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Hollywood Sign, Griffith Observatory and Disneyland.
See you in the Land of Sun
The Firehouse team looks forward to connecting with you in Los Angeles! For more information about the City of Angels—including events, family activities, attractions, tours and more—explore discoverlosangeles.com. To register for Firehouse World 2019, visit firehouseworld.com.
