Updated Education Program Schedule for FIRE 2011

The following is an updated listing of Education Programs for the 105th Annual Conference, to be held June 15-18, 2011, at the Turning Stone Resort in Verona, NY. Education Programs are open to Conference Full Term Registrants only. All attendees are welcome to attend the General Session and Keynote Address on Thursday morning. Click here to download registration forms and for more information on FIRE 2011.

Education Program Hours:
Wednesday, June 15: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Education Day Only)
Thursday, June 16: 9:30 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Friday, June 17: 8:30 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Saturday, June 18: 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Preliminary Education Program:

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
"What ISO Can Do for You: Understanding the Tools and Resources of ISO" Robert "Butch" Cobb, ISO 

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
"The Fireground Commander" John Salka, FDNY 

1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
"Structural Firefighting with Limited Staffing" John Buckman, German Township (IN) F.D.

3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
"Command Safety" Alan Brunacini, Phoenix (AZ) F.D.

Thursday, June 16, 2011

9:30 – 10:45 a.m.
"Diabetes for the EMS Provider – The Endocrine Rollercoaster"* Art Breault, Niskayuna F.D.

10:00 – l1:00 a.m.
Keynote Address "Firefighter Survival" John Buckman, German Township (IN) F.D. **Open to all attendees**

11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
"Shock: Everything You Need to Know to Stop It Before It Kills Your Patient"* John Morrissey, NYS Bureau of EMS

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

"The Primary Search" Robert Pressler, FDNY

"Emergency Service Reputational Risk" William Jenaway, VFIS 

"Let’s Put the Fire Out: Basic Engine Company Operations" Jeff Facinelli, FDNY 

"Drift into Failure on the Fireground" Robert Halton, Fire Engineering 

1:00 – 2:15 p.m.
"When Things Get Hot! Management of the Burn Victim"* Steve Anderson, LifeNet NY

1:00 – 2:30 p.m.

"Fire Officer and Firefighter Survival: Not Everyone Goes Home!" Billy Goldfeder, Loveland-Symmes (OH) F.D.

"Rescuing Trapped Firefighters" Mickey Conboy, FDNY

"The Four Policies Your Fire Department Needs (But Probably Doesn’t Have)" Curt Varone, Providence (RI) F.D.

"Firefighting Operations in Garden Apartments and Townhouses" John Lewis, Passaic (NJ) F.D. & Robert Moran, Brewster (MA) F.D.

2:30 – 3:45 p.m.
"Autism Awareness for the EMS Provider"* Art Breault, Niskayuna F.D.

4:00 – 5:15 p.m.
"Guidelines 2010: Do it Hard and Fast"* Jeffrey Rabrich, Rockland County Paramedic Services 

Friday, June 17, 2011

8:30 – 10:00 a.m.

"A View from the Streets: The First 20 Minutes" Rich Blatus & Tom Richardson, FDNY 

"Meeting the Rapid Intervention Challenge: The Reality of Saving Your Crew Tonight" Jeff Pindelski, Downers Grove (IL) F.D.

"TBA – Current Event"

"Roof Operations Revisited" Michael Ciampo, FDNY

9:30 – 10:45 a.m.
"When is Dead Really Dead?"* Mike McEvoy, Saratoga County 

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

"The Syracuse Fire Department: Then and Now"  Mark McLees, Syracuse F.D.

"Taxpayer/Strip Mall Fires: Is the Risk Worth the Reward?" Ken Begbie, FDNY & George Zayas, West Haverstraw F.D.

"Fire Rescue and Vehicle Technology Hazards" Paul Hasenmeier, Huron (OH) F.D.

"One Man’s September 11th Experience" Jay Jonas, FDNY

11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
"Cerebral Injuries: From Bleeds to Blocks, Spontaneous to Traumatic"* Steve Anderson, LifeNet NY

12:30 – 3:00 p.m.
"Roundtable Discussion" Alan Brunacini, Henry Campbell, Robert "Butch" Cobb, Paul Hasenmeier, Bobby Halton, Mike McEvoy, Michael Murphy, Jeff Pindelski, John Salka, and Thomas Wutz

1:00 – 2:15 p.m.
"Sudden Cardiac Events: A Challenge for the Fire Service"* Denise Smith, Skidmore College

2:30 – 3:45 p.m.
"EMS Liability Issues"*  William Tricarico, ESIP

4:00 – 5:15 p.m.
"There’s a Whole Lot of Bleedin’ Goin’ On’ – How to Stop the Gusher!"* Michael Murphy, Rockland County Paramedic Services

Saturday, June 18, 2011

9:30 – 10:45 a.m.
"Explosive Injuries: They're a Blast!"* Jeffrey Rabrich, Rockland County Paramedic Services 

9:30 – 11:00 a.m.

"Leadership, Accountability, Culture and Knowledge – L.A.C.K." Paul Melfi, City of Olean F.D.

"The Company Officer’s Role in Safety and Leadership" Brendan Dunn, Utica F.D.

"Firefighter Safety: Leadership’s Obligation" William Tricarico & Dave Denniston, ESIP 

9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
"This House Rocks!" Michael Dugan, FDNY & Mike Gagliano, Seattle (WA) F.D.

11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
"EMS Officer Leadership/Management: To be of Service"* John Morrissey, NYS Bureau of EMS

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

"The Volunteer Firefighter – A Jack of All Trades" Michael Healy, Rockland County Training Center & Robert LaGrow, FDNY 

"Hoses/Nozzles – The Science of..." Dave Walsh, Dutchess County Community College 

"The Engine Company Officer: From the Fire House to the Fire Floor" Tim Klett, FDNY

1:00 – 2:15 p.m.
"Positional Asphyxia an in Custody Death Phenomenon"* Darrin Batty, Rochester F.D.

1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

"In-Building Location for the Fire Service" John Facella, Harris Corp. 

"Service Award Programs (LOSAP) Issues and Updates" Ed Holohan, Penflex, Inc. 

"Mitigating the Fatality Risk by Living the Habits of Health" Mark Nelson & Carla Gage, Take Shape for Life

* Certified EMS providers can earn 1.25 EMS CEUs for attending this workshop