FO2       The Leadership Excellence Challenge: Are You Ready to Step Up, or Step Aside?
              Frank Frievalt, Division Chief, Sparks Fire Department
              Monday | October 25, 2010
              1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
              Note:  This is an informational workshop.  There is no charge to attend.

The succession of individuals in fire service leadership roles is certain; the quality of leadership by those individuals is not.  Many people fill these roles, some fill them well; very few fill them with excellence.  These people will come from our ranks; if we don't step up to fill these roles as a matter of personal responsibility, then we, by default, forfeit these roles to those seeking self-service through positions of power.  Will you step up, or step aside?  This session will address six concepts you must understand to succeed with excellence in a leadership role: Formal Leadership (what it is and is not), your career Past and Present, Direct vs. Indirect Leadership, Know Thyself, Paradox of Strengths (how the Peter Principle will trip you up), and the vital need to understand and manage Transitions as opposed to Changes.   This session, open to all conference attendees, is a core requirement for candidates that have been selected for the Leadership Excellence Challenge (LEC).  The LEC is a four part, year long, mentor-based leadership development experience that is sponsored by the Northern Nevada Fire Chiefs Association. 

Monday Gear-On Training

GOT1      Burn Tower Evolution
                Instructor:  TBA
                Monday | October 25, 2010
                8:00 am - 4:30 pm

                Description Forthcoming

GOT2      New Vehicle Anatomy and How it Affects Firefighter Safety!
                Steve Carpenter
                Monday | October 25, 2010
                8:00 am - 4:30 pm

The goal of this program is for the student to walk away with a heightened awareness of the key areas on new vehicles that may need re-thinking in terms of extrication techniques and personal safety.  Additionally, we hope to spark the students interest and cause them to dig deeper into this subject for their own, their department's and ultimately for the customer's benefit.  This program will illustrate the sheer volume of information relative to this subject, numerous sources, and the speed with which it is changing ultimately creating the need for an on-going learning process.

The remaining hours will focus on the following outside with hands on training:

The outside presentation will bring what was presented during the lecture to life! The goal of the outside program will focus on safety concerns and how current vehicle manufacturing has a direct impact on how rescue is performed today!  Students will learn up to date techniques to achieve creating space with the modern day vehicles.  High strength and ultra-high strength steels used in today's vehicle construction will be a major focus as it pertains to cutting, pushing or spreading.  All manipulative techniques demonstrated/performed will be completed with vehicles in various positions found.  I.e. roof, side, tires and multiple vehicles.  In addition, the various techniques will be completed with hand, electric and hydraulic tools.

TUESDAY CLASS SESSIONS

101          The Fire Officer of the Future
                Ronny J. Coleman, Consultant and Author
                Tuesday | October 26, 2010
                 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Are you born to be a fire officer?  Or did you have to learn to be a fire officer?  This is not a rhetorical question.  The future fire officer cannot rely on luck, intuition or good intentions to become a successful officer.  This work session will address a concept called "The Compleat Fire Officer".  It is based on work being conducted by the Center for Public Safety Excellence in the field of career development processes.  The one-hour session will describe how the fire officer of the future will need to be contemplating their own responsibilities in being prepared for promotion and positions of higher authority.

102          Grading the Fireground on a Curve
                Mark Emery, Battalion Chief, Woodinville Fire & Life Safety

                Tuesday | October 26, 201
                9:30 am - 10:30 am

Learn how to determine which side of the firegrowth curve you are sizing-up. Entering a building on the no-value side of the firegrowth curve has injured and killed many fine people. Don't rely on what you see through the windshield; don't rely on your thermal imaging camera. It requires a master craftsman fire officer to determine which side of the curve is being contemplated. By attending and participating each audience member will understand why the firegrowth curve is a critical component of size-up; describe the consequences of not "grading" the fireground on a curve; describe why each side of the curve can look the same and feel the same to fire fighters; know how to determine which side of the curve is being considered; list size-up clues that will help determine which side of the curve is being considered; and, incorporate the firegrowth curve determination into the declaration of the operational mode  As a bonus, attendees receive a free PowerPoint to share when they return home.

103          Improving EMS Efficiencies and Patient Care with ePCR Systems
                Mike Myers, Deputy Chief, Las Vegas Fire and Rescue
                Tuesday | October 26, 2010
                9:30 am - 10:30 am

Looking to improve efficiencies in your EMS Division? Learn how to manage QA with minimal staff, keep control of emergency room wait-times, increase your collection rate, reduce workload and keep all your responders aware of your systems status.  This presentation will highlight the use of electronic patient care reporting and data mining programs that focus on building a streamlined EMS delivery system and will show you real-time dashboards being used to increase performance both in the field and in local emergency rooms.

104          Running Code 3 Safely

                Tom Redican, Division of Public Safety, Nevada Highway Patrol
                Tuesday | October 26, 2010
                9:30 am - 10:30 am

                Description Forthcoming

105          Dragon Slayer 101, Part 1
                Lenny Mayorga

                Tuesday | October 26, 2010
                12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

A Fire Officer Development Class that will provide basic common sense tools to utilize before, during, and after a bread and butter house fire.  The majority of the topics covered in part 1 will center on the �before� preparation needed to succeed at a typical single family residential house fire.  This will be followed by an introduction of the "during" phase of a bread and butter house fire. Dragon Slayer 101, part 2 will continue with a comprehensive discussion of the "during" and "after" phases of a bread and butter house fire.

106          How To Not Be There and Not Do That | Fireground Fatality Case Studies

                Mark Emery, Battalion Chief, Woodinville Fire & Life Safety
                Tuesday | October 26, 2010
                12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Using selected NIOSH fatality investigation reports as a base, this program will probe below the surface to reveal and discuss strategic factors that contribute to fire fighter death and injury. A face and a name personalize what NIOSH refers to as "Victim." You will discover how aggressive strategy - not aggressive tactics- can help keep NIOSH out of your fire station. By attending and participating the audience will identify thirteen critical factors that frequently contribute to fire fighter injury and death; discover that bad tactics don't kill fire fighters; bad strategy (or the absence of strategy) kills fire fighters, discover reliable strategic tools that will help keep history from repeating and help keep NIOSH out of your fire station, personalize the nameless and faceless NIOSH "Victim." and establish an ongoing Case Study program for your fire department. As a bonus, attendees will have access to Case Study materials (PowerPoint, Discussion Guide, Discussion Guide Key, etc.) that will get you started in your department.

107          Current Smoke Inhalation Treatment Strategies
                Bruce Evans, Asst. Chief, North Las Vegas Fire Dept.

                Tuesday | October 26, 2010
                12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

This session will explore the current issues surrounding smoke inhalation. The current antidotes and treatment protocols.  Participants will identify the "toxic twins" and learn about other toxins in fire smoke. Cancer links and current research on smoke inhalation will be discussed. 

108          Dragon Slayer 101, Part 2

                Lenny Mayorga

                Tuesday | October 26, 2010
                1:45 pm - 2:45 pm

A continuation of Dragon Slayer 101, part 1 with a brief review of the "before"
preparation needed followed by the "during" phase of a bread and butter house fire.  The "during" phase will cover common sense tactics to achieve incident objective and strategies.  The last topic covered will be the "after" phase of a bread and butter house fire.  Here the instructor will demonstrate some presentation

109        Welcome to the Contemporary Fireground  
              Mark Emery, Battalion Chief, Woodinville Fire & Life Safety

                Tuesday | October 26, 2010
                1:45 pm - 2:45 pm

The North American fire service seems to have missed a number of significant changes to the traditional fireground of 60-years ago. Together these changes represent a call to action for the fire service to adapt both strategically and tactically. You will learn what these changes are and contemporary tactical alternatives that will achieve traditional strategic outcomes. This class is geared toward fire officers; aspiring fire officers and incident managers. The audience will discover the significance of the transformation from conventional to lightweight construction; The transformation from natural fireload to petrochemical-based fireload; The transformation from few connections to exponential connections; The transformation from building construction that relied on compression to the reliance on tension; The transformation from structural components that relied on mass to the reliance on precision mathematics; Contemporary tactical alternatives that will achieve traditional strategic outcomes.

               
110          Principles of Toxicology
                Bruce Evans, Asst. Chief, North Las Vegas Fire Dept.
                Tuesday | October 26, 2010
                1:45 pm - 2:45 pm

It's the dose that makes the poison.  This session will discuss the pharmokinetics of common poisons.  A case based approach to the detective work needed for diagnosing and treating poisoning will be discussed.  The participant will look at some uncommon poisons, pediatric scenarios, and resources for responding to poisoning emergencies. 

111          Out of Service Criteria
                Tom Redican, Division of Public Safety, Nevada Highway Patrol
                Tuesday | October 26, 2010
                1:45 pm - 2:45 pm

                Description Forthcoming


WEDNESDAY CLASS SESSIONS

201          Enhancing Your Relationship With Your Fire Board
                Jeffrey T. Dyar, Former EMS Admin., US Fire Administration
                Wednesday | October 27, 2010
                9:30 am - 10:30 am

Most Fire Chiefs will tell you that working with a Fire Board and their individual members maybe their largest challenge. Managing this relationship comes down to downright professional survival for some. This session will review the roles and responsibilities of Boards and Fire Chiefs and how to keep them in alignment. In addition strategies for better communication and conflict resolution will be discussed. This is guaranteed to be a lively discussion!

202          Building Blocks for Fire Officers
                Perry Hortt, Battalion Chief (Ret.) Las Vegas Fire and Rescue

                Wednesday | October 27, 2010
                9:30 am - 10:30 am

The Fire Officer Development Class will provide an overview of the building blocks required to develop the skills necessary to transition into a successful Fire Officer.  Discussions will include development of interpersonal skills and preparing for the fire-ground as well as implementing an action plan. 

203          The Benefits of EMS Data Collection
                Bruce Evans
                Wednesday | October 27, 2010
                9:30 am - 10:30 am

Fire and EMS services are constantly being asked to do more with less.  This presentation will look at the power behind having good data and where to find linkages to information to assist with decision making.  Participants will track a hypothetical patient through the health care system and learn what national goals are being set and where their money to support emergency responses using data to justify request and strategic planning. 

204          New EPA Emission Control Standards
                Mike Moore, Pierce Manufacturing
                Wednesday | October 27, 2010
                9:30 am - 10:30 am

The class will review the latest on-highway engine emissions change related to 2010 EPA regulations. We will discuss the two technologies being used to meeting the stricter standards by detailing how they work to reduce emissions. The class will show how the new components are being packaged on the vehicles and what it means for daily operations as well as service of the vehicles.

205          Back to Basics:  Command and Control

                Perry Hortt, Battalion Chief (Ret.) Las Vegas Fire and Rescue

                Wednesday | October 27, 2010
                12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

The Command and Control Class will emphasize size-up and development of an action plan as well as implementing the plan both strategically and tactically.  Discussions will also include integrating your action plan with the necessary incident management tools to help you achieve and maintain control of the incident.  

206          Labor Relationships and the Company Officer
                Anton "Skip" Beck, Retired Fire Chief, Long Beach Fire Department

                Richard L. Resurreccion, EdD, HRD Consultant, Long Beach Fire Department

                Wednesday | October 27, 2010
                12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Collaborative labor-management relations emerge from a culture of shared values.  In this presentation, Chief Beck and Dr. Resurreccion will discuss how dedicated fire service managers and union leaders create, maintain, and foster a culture of shared values.

207          EMS Leadership Skills for the Fire Service
                Jeffrey T. Dyar, Former EMS Admin., US Fire Administration
                Wednesday | October 27, 2010
                12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

EMS is the major revenue provider and represents the major mission for the fire service in today's world. What is being done for Leadership building for this aspect of the fire service? This session will provide a skills list, as well as, best practices for EMS leaders within the fire service organization. Attend this session to get a career boost or learn how to mentor EMS leaders in your organization.

208          Impact of NFPA #1911 In-Service Apparatus Testing, Maintenance Inspection

                and Replacement and NFPA #1912 Refurbishment Standard

                Instructor:  Alan Saulsbury
                Wednesday | October 27, 2010
                12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

In this powerful, one hour session, Alan Saulsbury will cover some of the most important industry information regarding apparatus safety and the NFPA Standards.  Critical areas such as apparatus testing, inspection, 3rd party testing, certification, component testing, recordkeeping and forms to be used, Out of Service Criteria....and much more will be covered.

209          The Top 5 Innovations and Business Practices for EMS in the Next Decade
                Jeffrey T. Dyar, Former EMS Admin., US Fire Administration
                Wednesday | October 27, 2010
                1:45 pm - 2:45 pm

The changing world of health care, aging populations, federal regulation and reimbursement are just a few of the pressures exerted on the fire based EMS. The next decade WILL reshape how EMS is practiced and managed.  Attend this session to learn about these challenges and to hear about 5 innovations and practices that will enable fire based EMS to stay ahead of the game!

210          Fire Officer Development Begins in the Recruit Academy

                Richard L. Resurreccion, EdD, HRD Consultant, Long Beach Fire Department

                Wednesday | October 27, 2010
                1:45 pm - 2:45 pm

At what point in your career should you begin to prepare to become a fire service officer?  At what point in your career should your department begin to prepare its future officers?  In this presentation, Dr. Richard Resurreccion, a veteran fire service human resource development specialist, will share his thoughts on preparing the fire service�s future leaders.

211          Effectively Managing a Major Accident is No Accident!
                Anton "Skip" Beck, Retired Fire Chief, Long Beach Fire Department

                Wednesday | October 27, 2010
                1:45 pm - 2:45 pm

In November 2003, the Long Beach Fire Department successfully managed the largest vehicle accident in the history of the State of California.  Many fire and rescue service agency are repeatedly efficient and effective in their emergency operations.  In the British fire service efficient and effective operations are described as "best value."  What do you need to create in your agency to ensure "best value?"

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