ALBERTA FIRE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION

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1 , Edmonton, Alberta 2018 ANNUAL CONFERENCE & ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING May 27 - May ANNUAL TRADE SHOW May 27 & May 28

2 AFCA 2018 Conference and Trade Show Registration Information The Alberta Fire Chiefs Association will be hosting the 71st Annual Conference, Trade Show and Annual General Meeting at the in Edmonton, Alberta from Sunday, May 27 to Wednesday, May 30, The AFCA theme for 2018 is Plan for Today and Prepare for Tomorrow. All registrations can be completed on-line at event-wizard.com/afca2018landing/0/welcome/ Registration Fee includes: Entrance into the Trade Show and all plenary and conference streams Trade Show Welcome reception on Sunday, May 27 Breakfast and lunch each day BBQ on Monday, May 28 at following the trade show Tuesday, May 29 AFCA Annual Banquet with Entertainment at the Sutton Place Hotel Coffee breaks TRADE SHOW DETAILS: Trade Show is scheduled on Sunday, May27 from 18:15 to 21:00 and again Monday, May28 from 09:00 to 16:30. Partner Registration is $ and the program includes: Trade Show Welcome Reception on Sunday, May 27 Breakfast each day (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday) Lunch on Monday and Tuesday at the Edmonton EXPO Centre BBQ on Monday, May 28 at Edmonton the EXPO Centre and Tuesday, May 29 the AFCA Annual Banquet with Entertainment at the Sutton Place Hotel. Off-site Partner events have been arranged. Visit welcome/ for more information. *All registrations must be in by Friday, April 20, All partners attending these events must pre-register. SILENT AUCTION The AFCA 2018 Conference Silent Auction benefactor will be the Edmonton Fire Fighters Burn Treatment Society. The Fire Fighters Burn Treatment Society is managed and operated by Edmonton firefighters who volunteer their time. Monies raised are presented to the Firefighters Burn Unit, University of Alberta Hospital. The FFBTS designates that the funds be used to purchase new specialized equipment for the burn unit ensuring enhanced patient care and for the continuing education of burn treatment staff to remain current in new treatment techniques and for funds to be designated to the burn camp held annually. If you re interested in donating an item to the cause, please contact David Zayonce at or Brad Straty at (780) Items may be delivered to the conference office starting on Sunday, May 27. All registrations can be completed on-line at - Edmonton, Alberta 2

3 AFCA ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT - SATURDAY, MAY 26 We are excited that this year s Golf Tournament will be held at Jagare Ridge Golf Club which is located at th Avenue S.W., Edmonton. The fee is $ per golfer plus GST. This includes green fees, power cart and buffet dinner. Please reference the golf registration details at and complete your registration. Course registration will commence at 11:00 a.m. with a shot gun start at 1:00 p.m. You will be assigned to a golf cart, receive an information package that will include the day s program, tournament rules and regulations and your score card. Please remember that appropriate dress is required both on the course and in the clubhouse and that no metal spikes are allowed. The Tournament will be played in a Best Ball format and there will be a variety of contests and prizes to be won. For a sneak preview, or to find some additional information on Jagare Ridge Golf Club, please visit If you have any questions on the tournament please contact Isaac Comandante at ALBERTA FIRE SERVICE INSTRUCTORS SYMPOSIUM FRIDAY, MAY 25 AND SATURDAY, MAY 26, 2018 The 7 hour course that will run on Friday, May 25, 2018 is presented by the Lakeland College Emergency Training Centre. NFPA s Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFV) Safety Training Program provides tools and information that firefighters as well as other emergency responders need to safely handle emergency situations involving AFVs. This course provides response training to first responders for incidents involving alternative fuel vehicles including electric, hybrid, hydrogen fuel cell, bio-diesel and gaseous fuels such as CNG (Compressed Natural Gas), LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas), LPG (Liquid Propane Gas), and their recharging/refueling stations. This will be a Train the Trainer program allowing students to take course material back to their departments. There will be several hybrid vehicles on hand for practical review and demonstration. On Saturday, May 26, 2018, Retired Battalion Chief Sean DeCrane who is a member of the Underwriters Laboratories Fire Council and UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute will discuss the findings of the recent Water Mapping Experiments. - Edmonton, Alberta 3

4 The afternoon sessions will be comprised of two sessions. Public Safety Division/Office of the Alberta Fire Commissioner s Office Training and certification Updates which will be presented by Sean Wells and Sonya Irving. The second session will be a Round Table Discussion on Fire Service Training in Alberta. Join us in the evening for a BBQ with the Alberta Fire Chiefs and Alberta Fire Service Instructors. The fee for the Instructors Symposium session on Friday, May 25 is $ plus GST. Register early as space is limited. The fee for the two day Instructors Symposium is $ plus GST. Space is limited and Delegates can purchase the Instructors Symposium by visiting to complete your registration. PRE-CONFERENCE SESSIONS- SUNDAY, MAY 27 FROM 09:00 TO 11:00 AND FROM 11:30-13:30 The AFCA is hosting two pre-conference sessions at the AFCA Conference and Trade Show at the Edmonton EXPO Centre. PRE-CONFERENCE SESSION FROM 09:00 11:00 -- GET FIRED UP WITH PAUL COMBS Paul Combs has been creating fire/ems service editorial cartoons for over a decade. During Get Fired Up! you will get an inside look at Paul s creative process and see what makes one of his zany cartoons come to life. Paul will also show a selection of work that has made a difference in his career and share the cartoons that have evoked the strongest reactions the good, the bad... and the hilarious! However, there s more to this presentation than a showcase of cartoons. Like any firetruck or ambulance, every firefighter/emt possesses a set of tools that can be used to achieve a goal or mission. - Edmonton, Alberta 4

5 PRE-CONFERENCE SESSION FROM 11:30 13:30 -- RIGHT SEAT LEADERSHIP WITH DAVE CASEY AND CHRIS NIEBLING - This is a scenario driven interactive class that involves participants in the decision-making processes needed by officers to handle interpersonal events. It skips the theories and goes to utilization through recorded scenarios portraying real-world situations in the firehouse, in the public, and on the fireground. The fee for each of the pre-conference sessions is $60.00 plus GST. Space is limited and Delegates can purchase the pre-conference sessions by visiting to complete your registration. This pre-conference session will run concurrently with the Fire Services Exemplary Service Medal Investiture. THE FIRE SERVICES EXEMPLARY SERVICE MEDAL PRESENTATION - SUNDAY, MAY 27 The AFCA and the Office of the Fire Commissioner will be hosting the Fire Services Exemplary Service Medal Presentation in Ballroom 104 to 106 at the from 12:00 to 14:00. The Medal is administered by the Chancellery of Canadian Orders and Decorations in Ottawa. The federal, provincial, and territorial jurisdictions independently recommend eligible and deserving members of the Fire Services to the Chancellery. Delegates are welcome to join the medal recipients in the Ballroom. PARTNERS PROGRAM Monday, May 28, 2018 In the morning we will Escape to the Pyramids at the Muttart Conservatory. The fee is $ per person plus GST. We will be joined by a guide for an hour-long guided tour of the gems of their collection. We ll explore the lush plant life of the tropical pyramid, discover unique plant adaptations in the arid pyramid and enjoy the changing of the seasons in the temperate pyramid. After the tour we will have the opportunity to plant a small seedling which you will be able to take home! Lunch Location to be confirmed In the afternoon we will head on over to Holes Greenhouses and Gardens. This event is complimentary. - Edmonton, Alberta 5

6 The greenhouses and gardens are known for its high-quality products and more than 50 years of gardening expertise and customer service. It is one of the most prominent greenhouses in Canada and has refined the idea of gardening to reflect a more relaxed, sophisticated and modern view of living. We will have a tour of the greenhouse with a full view of how they grow in action! Once the tour is finished there may be an opportunity to plant a small take home plant as well. Tuesday, May 29, 2018 Lunch at the or on your own. Paint Nite In the Afternoon! In the afternoon, we will proceed to the Chop Steakhouse & Bar at the Sutton Place Hotel. Create something to take home while you sip cocktails and mix and mingle with new friends. A stress free afternoon and best of all no painting experience is needed! The fee is $38.10 per person plus GST. Please note: Food and beverage ordered in Chop Steakhouse & Bar is the responsibility of the attendee. AFCA BBQ - Monday, May 28 On Monday evening, AFCA will host a BBQ at following the Trade Show in Ballroom AFCA Annual Banquet - Tuesday, May 29 AFCA is delighted to have Wayne Lee perform at the AFCA Annual Banquet on Tuesday, May 29 in the Tuscany Ballroom at the Sutton Place hotel. The Sutton Place Hotel is located at Street, Edmonton. Through his motivational presentations and comedic hypnosis shows, Wayne entertains, and shows his audiences how to wake up the power of their mind to perform like champions that they are. - Edmonton, Alberta 6

7 Member Early Bird Discount Available UNTIL April 20, 2018 Member Regular Rate... $ Non Member... $ Life Member... $ Available UNTIL April 20, 2018 CONFERENCE FEES Member Regular Rate Registrations received AFTER April 20, 2018 Member Regular Rate... $ Non-Member... $ Life Member... $ Received AFTER April 20, 2018 Delegate Single Day Passes for Sunday is $ plus GST; Monday are $ plus GST and Tuesday $ plus GST (Note: Day pass fee does not include the Monday evening BBQ OR the Tuesday night entertainment and banquet). Substitution and Refund Option Registrations are non-refundable AFTER April 27, If you are unable to attend the conference, a substitute participant from your organization may attend in your place. Hotel Accommodations The host hotel is the Sutton Place hotel which is located at Street, Edmonton, AB. The AFCA has secured a guest room block with the Sutton Place Hotel. Standard guest room rate is $ plus applicable taxes. Guest room reservations must be made before April 24, Reservations Number for the Sutton Place Hotel is: On-line Booking Link: n=0&groupcode=ed180601alb&fromsearch=1 AFCA Delegates should identify themselves as members of Alberta Fire Chiefs Association and use the group code ED180601ALB when booking with the Sutton Place Hotel. Web page: Additional guest rooms can be booked at the Westin Edmonton, located at th Street, Edmonton, AB. Guestroom Rate: $ for standard plus applicable taxes. Guest room reservations must be made before April 24, Edmonton, Alberta 7

8 Central Reservations: central reservations line at and reference AFCA 2018 Conference and Trade Show On-Line Booking Link: Westin Edmonton Web page: AFCA 2018 CONFERENCE AND TRADE SHOW FAQs THE FOLLOWING IS A GUIDE TO ASSIST YOU IN GETTING THE MOST OUT OF THIS 71 ST ANNIVERSARY CONFERENCE PLAN FOR TODAY AND PREPARE FOR TOMORROW. Are there any advantages for early registration? Yes, you ll save $ if you register before April 20, Go to and complete your registration. I can t attend the whole Conference. Are there options to participate for one day? Yes, there is a day pass option for those who would like to participate in a portion but not all of the Conference. Go to and complete your registration. Can my registered partner attend any of the keynote speaker presentations? Yes. We would be pleased to have your partner participate. How will I be identified as a Conference Participant? All registered delegates will receive a name tag. Your name tag will allow access to all activities throughout the Conference. Delegates will be designated one colour and Trade Members another. Day passes will be valid for the date indicated on the badge. Will there be a Golf Tournament this year? We are excited that this year s Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, May 26 at Jagare Ridge Golf Club which is located at th Avenue S.W, Edmonton. The fee is $ per golfer plus GST. This includes green fees, power cart and buffet dinner. Registration will commence at 11:00 a.m. with a shot gun start at 13:00. Please reference the golf registration details and complete your registration. - Edmonton, Alberta 8

9 FAQs (continued) What can my partner participate in while I am attending the Conference? Edmonton has many attractions and entertainment options. Several activities are being planned for partners to participate in. If your partner/guest is interested in any off-site activities please complete the on-line Partner Program registration form by visiting What is the attire for the Conference and Trade Show? The Opening Ceremonies on Sunday, May 27 at the and the banquet on Tuesday, May 28 evening at the Sutton Place Hotel are formal. The Trade Show and sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday are business casual. The BBQ on Monday, May 28 is casual. Can I make a donation for the silent auction? Yes, the AFCA would be pleased to accept silent auction donations. The AFCA 2018 Conference Silent Auction benefactor will be the Edmonton Firefighters Burn Treatment Society. The Fire Fighters Burn Treatment Society is managed and operated by Edmonton firefighters who volunteer their time. Monies raised are presented to the Firefighters Burn Unit, University of Alberta Hospital. The FFBTS designates that the funds be used to purchase new specialized equipment for the burn unit ensuring enhanced patient care and for the continuing education of burn treatment staff to remain current in new treatment techniques and for funds to be designated to the burn camp held annually. If you re interested in donating an item to the cause, please contact David Zayonce or Brad Straty. Items may be delivered to the conference office starting on Sunday, May Edmonton, Alberta 9

10 Register Early Annual Conference Schedule Plan for Today and Prepare for Tomorrow Friday, May 25, :00-09:00 Instructors Symposium Registration and Continental Breakfast This 7 hour course on Friday, May 25, 2018 is presented by the Lakeland College Emergency Training Centre. Room :00 16:00 Alberta Fire Service Instructors Symposium NFPA s Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFV) Safety Training Program provides tools and information that firefighters as well as other emergency responders need to safely handle emergency situations involving AFVs. Room 301 This course provides response training to first responders for incidents involving alternative fuel vehicles including electric, hybrid, hydrogen fuel cell, bio-diesel and gaseous fuels such as CNG (Compressed Natural Gas), LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas), LPG (Liquid Propane Gas), and their recharging/refueling stations. This will be a Train the Trainer program allowing students to take course material back to their departments. There will be several hybrid vehicles on hand for practical review and demonstration. Speakers: Brian Byrnell, Fire Service Instructor. Lakeland College Emergency Training Centre Ed Gadbois, Fire Service Instructor, Lakeland College Emergency Training Centre 12:00 13:00 Instructors Symposium - Buffet Lunch Room :00 Alberta Fire Services Instructors Symposium Session Concludes Room Edmonton, Alberta 10

11 Saturday, May 26, :00 09:00 Alberta Fire Service Instructors Symposium Registration and Continental Breakfast Room :00 12:00 Retired Battalion Chief Sean DeCrane who is a member of the Underwriters Laboratories Fire Council and UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute will discuss the findings of the recent Water Mapping Experiments. Room :00 13:00 Golf Tournament Registration Jagare Ridge Golf Club, th Avenue S.W, Edmonton 12:00 13:00 Instructors Symposium Buffet Lunch Room :00 Shot Gun Start for Golf Tournament Jagare Ridge Golf Club, th Avenue S.W, Edmonton 13:00 14:30 Public Safety Division/Office of the Alberta Fire Commissioner s Office Training and certification Updates Room 301 Presenters: Sean Wells and Sonya Irving 14:30 16:00 Round Table Discussion Fire Service Training in Alberta Room :30 19:00 BBQ with the Alberta Fire Chiefs and Alberta Fire Service Instructors Room :00 Golf Tournament Buffet Dinner Jagare Ridge Golf Club, th Avenue S.W, Edmonton - Edmonton, Alberta 11

12 Sunday, May 27, :00 08:00 AFCA Board Meeting Room 109 A 08:00 16:00 Trade Show Registration Garden Court 08:00 16:00 Trade Show Set-up Hall C 09:00 16:00 Delegate Registration Garden Court 09:00 11:00 Pre-conference Session - Get Fired Up Room 108 Paul Combs has been creating fire/ems service editorial cartoons for over a decade. During Get Fired Up! you will get an inside look at Paul s creative process and see what makes one of his zany cartoons come to life. Paul will also show a selection of work that has made a difference in his career and share the cartoons that have evoked the strongest reactions the good, the bad... and the hilarious! However, there s more to this presentation than a showcase of cartoons. Like any firetruck or ambulance, every firefighter/emt possesses a set of tools that can be used to achieve a goal or mission. Guest Speaker: Paul Combs 11:00 12:00 Fire Services Exemplary Medal Briefing Room 107 and 107A - Edmonton, Alberta 12

13 Sunday, May 27, 2018 (con t) 11:30 13:30 Pre-conference Session Right Seat Leadership. This is a scenario driven interactive class that involves participants in the decision-making processes needed by officers to handle interpersonal events. It skips the theories and goes to utilization through recorded scenarios portraying real-world situations in the firehouse, in the public, and on the fireground. Room 108 Guest Speakers: Dave Casey and Chris Niebling 12:00 14:00 Presentation of The Fire Services Exemplary Medal Investiture Ballroom , 17:00 17:45 Opening Ceremonies Ballroom , 17:35 18:15 Memorial Service Ballroom , 18:15 21:00 Trade Show and Welcome Reception Hall C Monday, May 28, :30 12:00 Registration Garden Court, Edmonton EXPO Centre 07:30 09:00 Breakfast and Keynote Speaker Daniel Sundahl An accomplished artist and firefighter, Daniel Sundahl speaks about mental health, PTSD and the negative stigma associated with occupational stress injuries. He will share his personal battle with mental health and how it almost destroyed his life, the motivation behind his more popular images and how his artwork saved him from his own demons. Ballroom , Speaker: Daniel Sundahl 08:00 09:00 Trade Members Breakfast Meeting Hall C, Edmonton EXPO Centre - Edmonton, Alberta 13

14 Monday, May 28, 2018 (con t) 09:00 16:30 Trade Show Opens Hall C, Edmonton EXPO Centre 10:15-10:45 Coffee Break Hall C, Edmonton EXPO Centre 12:00 13:00 Lunch in the Trade Show Hall C, Edmonton EXPO Centre 13:00 16:00 Trade Show Draws Hall C, Edmonton EXPO Centre 14:00 14:30 Coffee Break Hall C, Edmonton EXPO Centre 16:00 16:30 Trade Show closes Hall C, Edmonton EXPO Centre 16:30 20:00 AFCA BBQ Ballroom , Tuesday, May 29, :30 11:00 Registration Lobby, Edmonton EXPO 07:30 09:00 Breakfast and Keynote Speaker - Broderick (BO) Moore, Deputy Chief of Operations/ Training/ Firefighter Safety, City of Leduc Fire Department From Rookie to Respected Firefighter The transition from rookie to respected firefighter can be a long and tumultuous path. There are steps that individuals and the organization must take to set new members up for success. Being a contributing member of an organization is everyone s goal, but we need to prepare the newcomer on what to really expect as a firefighter. Preparation can prevent many of the roadblocks on the path to respected firefighter. Centre Ballroom , 09:00 09:30 Office of the Fire Commissioner Update Speaker: Kevan Jess, Fire Commissioner Ballroom , - Edmonton, Alberta 14

15 Tuesday, May 29, 2018 (con t) 09:30 10:30 AFCA Business Session #1 Ballroom , 10:15 10:30 Coffee Available Foyer of Ballroom 10:30 12:00 Conference Streams 10:30 12:00 Stream 1 - Administrative This session will be a case study on how ERAC supports first responders at rail, road and stationary tank incidents for LPG and flammable liquids, as well as how support to first responders is one of ERAC s four focus areas, including online and on-site firefighting training for first responders across Canada, as well as emergency response assistance. Room 107 Presenters: Spencer Buckland, President, ERAC and Lee Nelson, Technical Advisor, ERAC Stream 2 Leadership Right Seat Leadership - Volunteer Viewpoint Room 107A This is a scenario driven interactive class that involves participants in the decision-making processes needed by volunteer officers to handle interpersonal events. It moves from theory to utilization by using recorded scenarios portraying real-world situations in the firehouse, in the public, and on the fireground. Presenter: Chris Niebling Stream 3 Operations - Review of the Safety Codes Act - Current - Upcoming changes (in force by May 2019) Room 108 Presenters: Joe Towers, Global Forensics and Mike Noblett, Global Forensics - Edmonton, Alberta 15

16 Tuesday, May 29, 2018 (con t) 12:00 13:00 Lunch Presentation - Fire Smart FireSmart is living with and managing for wildfire on our landscape. Ballroom , Preparing for the threat of wildfire is a shared responsibility. From home owners, to industry and government we all have responsibility to lessen the effects of wildfire. Wildland Urban Interface is a popular term used to describe an area where structures and forested areas meet. Simply put, Wildland Urban Interface is where the urban lifestyle meets environments that are prone to wildfire. By choosing to extend our lifestyle and communities further into forested areas, we become more exposed to the danger of wildfire. FireSmart Canada helps you understand the potential of wildfire affecting your home and your community. Presenters: Brian Wynn, Fire Chief, Whitecourt and Laura Stevens, President, FireSmart Canada FireSmart Specialist, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, Wildfire Management Branch - Edmonton, Alberta 16

17 Tuesday, May 29, 2018 (con t) 13:15 14:45 Concurrent Streams Stream 1 - Administrative ERC will present on damage assessment of flammable liquids and LPG containers, as well as basic air monitoring strategies for FL and LPG events. Room 107 Presenters: Spencer Buckland, President, ERAC and Lee Nelson, Technical Advisor, ERAC Stream 2 Leadership The Art of Miscommunication A frequently humorous review of common verbal, electronic and written miscommunications and the issues created by those mistakes including errors, confusion, hard feelings, and in the fire service that can even result in injury or death. Includes how to avoid the mistakes discussed, and how to improve overall interpersonal communications. Experienced practitioner in several forms of miscommunications provides unique insights. Course uses PowerPoint to show examples and to emphasis content. Room 107A Presenter: Dave Casey Stream 3 Operations - Why we investigate fires - Civil Responsibility - Criminal - Product safety recall Room 108 Presenters: Joe Towers, Global Forensics and Mike Noblett, Global Forensics - Edmonton, Alberta 17

18 Tuesday, May 29, 2018 (con t) 14:45 15:00 Coffee Break Foyer of Ballroom 15:00-16:15 Stream 1 Administrative - The Art of Miscommunication A frequently humorous review of common verbal, electronic and written miscommunications and the issues created by those mistakes including errors, confusion, hard feelings, and in the fire service that can even result in injury or death. Includes how to avoid the mistakes discussed, and how to improve overall interpersonal communications. Experienced practitioner in several forms of miscommunications provides unique insights. Course uses PowerPoint to show examples and to emphasis content. Room 107 Presenter: Dave Casey Stream 2 Leadership Right Seat Leadership Volunteer Viewpoint Room 107A A scenario driven interactive class that involves participants in the decision-making processes needed by volunteer officers to handle interpersonal events. Moves from theory to utilization by using recorded scenarios portraying realworld situations in the firehouse, in the public, and on the fireground. Presenter: Chris Niebling Stream 3 Operations How fire departments can work together with private investigators and insurance companies. Room 108 Presenters: Joe Towers and Mike Noblett, Global Forensics 18:00 23:00 AFCA Formal Banquet and Entertainment with Wayne Lee Ballroom, Sutton Place Hotel, Street, Edmonton - Edmonton, Alberta 18

19 Wednesday, May 30, :30 09:00 Breakfast Ballroom , 08:00 08:45 Alberta First Responders Radio Communications System and Interoperability Ballroom , Speaker: Vern Elliot, Deputy Chief, Strathcona County 09:00 11:00 AFCA Business Session # 2 Ballroom , 10:30 10:45 Coffee service available Ballroom , 11:00 12:00 Closing Keynote Speaker - Darrell Reid, Fire Chief of Vancouver Fire Rescue Services Ballroom , 12:00 13:00 AFCA Board Meeting Room 109A - Edmonton, Alberta 19

20 Speakers DAVE CASEY With 35 years in the fire service, he is the State Fire Training Director for Louisiana and previously served in a similar position for the State of Florida. Prior to that, he was the Chief of Clay County (FL) Fire Rescue for 11 years and during 15 years with the career Sunrise Fire Rescue Dept. he rose through the ranks to Division Chief and served 14 years with the volunteer Plantation Fire Dept., the last six as Assistant Chief. He is a frequent presenter at the FDIC and state Chief s and Training Conferences. He has a Master s degree in Public Administration from Nova Southeastern University. Publications: Lead author of the NFPA/IAFC text Live Fire Training: Principles and Practice, articles published in Fire Engineering and other fire service journals. PAUL COMBS Paul Combs is a classically trained artist, cartoonist, and firefighter/emt. His lavishly detailed illustrations are published worldwide in newspapers, magazines, and books. He is the editorial cartoonist for Fire Engineering Magazine, FireRescue Magazine, and JEMS. Paul is the author of three books: Drawn By Fire, Drawn By Fire Too, and Drawing Lines. Paul is a twenty-one year fire service veteran. He is currently a lieutenant for the City of Bryan Fire Department (Ohio) where he is a Firefighter II, NREMT, HazMat Technician, and instructor for the City of Bryan Fire Training Academy. Paul is an FDIC presenter and Hands-On-Training instructor, and an adjunct instructor for The Ohio Fire Academy. BO MOORE Deputy Chief of Operations/ Training/ Firefighter Safety, City of Leduc Fire Department Bo Moore has been in the fire service for over 17 years. He is the Deputy Chief of Operations / Training / Firefighter Safety for the City of Leduc. Bo holds a Fire Officer IV Certificate from JIBC, and a Fire Instructor III certificate from the Colorado State Fire Marshall, along with many other NFPA certificates. He has worked in Ottawa on the federally funded From Knowledge to Practice: Embedding scientific knowledge of fire dynamics into firefighting operations. Previously Bo was City of Calgary Firefighter and Training Officer, training over 350 recruit firefighters. - Edmonton, Alberta 20

21 Speakers (continued) CHRIS NIEBLING He entered the fire service in 1973 and recently retired with over 36 years of service. A Fire Officer, Fire Instructor, Paramedic, and past IAFF union local President, he has spoken at FDIC and state conferences. Chris is the past Chairperson of the Florida Training Improvement Conference, and Vice President of the Florida Chapter of the International Society of Fire Service Instructors. Chris represented the Florida State Fire Marshal s Office as a Standards Examiner, responsible for conducting state written and practical certification examinations. He currently is an active member of the Mantoloking Volunteer Fire Department, and serves as a deputy for the Office of Emergency Management for the Borough of Mantoloking, New Jersey. Publications: Senior editor for the IAFC/NFPA text Pump Operator Principles and Practice; and technical advisor for Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills DVD series, both by Jones and Bartlett Publishers. He has been published in fire service publications including Fire Engineering magazine. MIKE NOBLETT, CFEI Mike Noblett is Global Forensics Inc. Calgary and South Alberta Representative regarding investigations, interviews, and code related issues. Mike recently retired after 32 years of service with the City of Calgary Fire Department, including the position of Coordinator with Fire Investigation Bureau. He has extensive experience in regards to fire & explosion investigations, fire inspections, and interviewing techniques. Mike is certified in the following: Fire & Explosion Investigator (NAFI); National Fire Academy Advanced Fire/ Arson Investigation, Emmetsburg, Maryland, USA; Post Blast Investigation Level I and II; Highest level of Safety Codes Officer (Fire Investigator II/ Inspector II). Mike has been accepted as an expert in fire cause and origin in Small Claims Court, Provincial Court, Court of the Queen s Bench (Supreme Court, Alberta Division). LAURA STEVENS Laura Stewart has worked with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry for the last three years and recently moved into the FireSmart Engagement Specialist position. In this role, Laura partners with municipal fire departments across the province and provides support with engaging homeowners to take a grassroots approach to FireSmart in their neighbourhoods, building and maintaining communities that are resilient to wildfire. Prior to joining the Alberta team, Laura spent four years with a municipal fire department and was responsible for their local FireSmart program. Laura has represented Alberta on the FireSmart Canada Board of Directors for the last five years and is currently serving her third term as President. - Edmonton, Alberta 21

22 Speakers (continued) DANIEL SUNDAHL For 13 years, Daniel has been a full time firefighter and paramedic which is where he draws his motivation for his emergency service artwork. He has a passion for raising mental health and PTSD awareness for the profession. Daniel s frequent media interviews and conference presentations focus on mental health, PTSD and the negative stigma associated with occupational stress injuries. Prior to joining the fire service, Daniel was an English Teacher and has travelled the world extensively and lived in many countries. An accomplished artist, Daniel s artwork has been seen on the covers of numerous publications including EMS World, Canadian Paramedicine and the Critical Incident Stress Management course for the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, among others. JOE TOWERS, CEP CFI Joe is a certified Fire Investigator (Proboard), Certified Evidence Photographer, and a member of the International Association of Arson Investigators, Fire Investigation Association of Alberta, National Association of Fire Investigators, National Fire Protection Association, and the Evidence Photographers International Council. He is qualified to the highest level of Fire Investigator/ Inspector with the Safety Codes Council of Alberta. He has over 30 years of experience in the fire and safety industry. BRIAN WYNN Brian Wynn got his start in the fire service in 1993 with the Whitecourt Fire Department, and got his dream job as Fire Chief in He was involved with the residents of the Slave Lake area where he witnessed the devastation of a community from a wild fire in He attended his first FireSmart community series in Slave Lake and this planted the FireSmart seed. With local support from Alberta Agriculture and Forestry he started driving FireSmart projects in Whitecourt with funding from FireSmart and FRIAA. Brian attended the FireSmart community series in Rocky Mountain House in 2015 with his Parks and Recreation manager. Whitecourt became a recognized FireSmart community and hosted the community series in 2017, where he co-hosted a workshop with Agriculture and Forestry. Whitecourt keeps driving all FireSmart principles in the surrounding area. Brian recently joined FireSmart as a director and was elected Vice President in to excel in their chosen field. - Edmonton, Alberta 22

23 - Edmonton, Alberta