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2018 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
2018
State of Nevada
Sponsored by
Nevada State Fire Marshal Division
Nevada State Emergency Response Commission
Held in conjunction with
FireShowsWest Conference and Expo
November 5-8, 2018
Reno, NV
Grand Sierra Resort Hotel
Hazardous Materials Conference
Wednesday, November 7 (Afternoon)
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm LE3 What’s Your Handicap 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm FP3 Clandestine Drug Labs HZ4 Hands-on Instrument Review 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm FP4 Marijuana—Hazardous Chemical Response HZ5 Potentially Contaminated Patient Handling and Pre-Hospital Care LE4 The Art of Critical Decision Making LE5 FLOW: The Psychology of Optimal Performance LE6 The Fire Service Instructor: Leading Change Through Training SU4 A Tactical Approach for the Routine Environment SU5 Utility Safety and Coordination (NV Energy)
Thursday, November 8
8:00 am to 5:00 pm HO3 HANDS-ON—Live Fire Evolutions 8:00 am to 9:30 am HZ6 Radioactive Materials - Response to your Communities LE8 Bridging the Gap with Generation X Y Z LE7 10 Commandments of a Great Company Officer 11:00 am to 12:00 pm EMS7 The Heart of Public Safety LE9 Courage Under Fire: Being the Best Fire Officer You can be in 2019 and Beyond! SA1 Emergency Services Incident Investigation
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm LE10 Rescue Me – Managing Employee Fires SA2 Risk Management Beyond "Checking the Box"
2:45 pm to 4:30 pm
KEY2 Las Vegas Massacre-An Inside View of Lessons Learned
Monday, November 5
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
LE1 Company Officer Development Program
NFA1 National Fire Academy - Leadership in Supervis-
ion: Frameworks to Success (FO648) - Day 1
8:00 am to 12:00 pm
HZ1 Hazardous Materials Incident Commander—
A Practical Approach
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
HZ2 Decontamination During Multi-Threat Incidents
Involving Hazardous Materials/WMD’s
Tuesday, November 6
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
NFA1 National Fire Academy - Leadership in Supervis-
ion: Frameworks to Success (FO648)-Day 2
CM1 We are in this Together! Making Unified
Command Work (PM will be a table-top exercise)
HZ8 Hazardous Materials Awareness
8:00 am to 12:00 pm
HZ7 Hazardous Materials Incident Commander—
A Practical Approach
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
FP2 Fire Officers Preparing for a Court Case
Wednesday, November 7
8:00 am - 10:00 am WELCOME & KEYNOTE SESSION
10:00 am to 5:00 pm Exhibit Hall Open
Success can be defined in its simplest form as making life better for someone
else. Whether it comes in creating a better product, helping to relieve
someone’s stress or pain, bringing someone laughter or joy or helping some-
one get more out of their life, success is always about serving. This being the
case, the key to success in any business lies not only in the development of
great products and services, but more importantly in the development of
great people. In this insightful presentation, Dave Davlin shares three essen-
tial ingredients for developing a purpose-driven mentality to achieve a ful-
filling career and balanced life.
This presentation is an hour of interaction, humor, audience participation
mixed with a powerful message. It is a roller coaster ride of emotion that
will find the audience engaged in hilarious laughter one moment and
brought to tears the next.
The audience will be challenged to make the most of every moment in order to develop themselves personally and professionally while
creating value and making a difference in the lives of others.
Game Winning 3 “ONE LIFE … ONE SHOT … MAKE IT COUNT”
DAVE DAVLIN
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2018 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
MONDAY NOVEMBER 5
TIME NUMBER SESSION TITLE INSTRUCTOR 8:00AM- 12Noon HZ1 Hazardous Materials Incident Commander- A Practical Approach David Ladd
8:00AM - 5:00PM NFA1 National Fire Academy - Leadership in Supervision: Frameworks to Success (FO648) John Wagner
8:00AM - 5:00PM LE1 Company Officer Development Program Kevin Ward / Paul Sullivan
1:00 - 5:00 PM HZ2 Decontamination During Multi-Threat Incidents Involving Hazardous Materials/WMD’s David Ladd
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 6 TIME NUMBER SESSION TITLE INSTRUCTOR
8:00AM - 5:00PM NFA1 National Fire Academy - Leadership in Supervision: Frameworks to Success (FO648) John Wagner
8:00AM - 5:00PM CM1 We are in this Together! Making Unified Command Work- AM / Tabletop Exercise PM Bill Lawry/Michael Heidemann
8:00AM- 12Noon HZ7 Hazardous Materials Incident Commander- A Practical Approach (This class is being taught two times)
David Ladd
1:00 - 5:00 PM HZ3 UAV’s for CBRN Haz-Mat and R.O.A.D., The Development and Quick Response of Drones Ted Collins
8:00AM - 5:00PM HZ8 Hazardous Materials Awareness Matt Norland
1:00 - 5:00 PM FP2 Fire Officers Preparing for a Court Case Brian Filter
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 7 - KEYNOTE
TIME NUMBER SESSION TITLE INSTRUCTOR
8:00-10:00 AM KEY1 KEYNOTE—Game-Winning 3 Dave Davlin
10:00AM-5:00PM EXPO Exhibit Hall Open
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 7 - AFTERNOON CLASSROOM SESSIONS
1:00-2:30 PM FP3 Clandestine Drug Labs DEA
1:00-2:00 PM LE3 What's Your Handicap Dave Davlin
1:00-2:30 PM HZ4 Hands-on Instrument Review John Lund
Exhibit Hall Break
3:30-5:00 PM SU4 A Tactical Approach for the Routine Environment William Racowski
3:30-5:00 PM LE6 The Fire Service Instructor: Leading Change Through Training Devon Wells
3:30-5:00 PM LE4 The Art of Critical Decision Making Michael Barakey
3:30-5:00 PM LE5 FLOW: The Psychology of Optimal Performance Mark Emery
3:30-5:00 PM FP4 To Be Announced TBD
3:30-5:00 PM HZ5 Potentially Contaminated Patient Handling and Pre-Hospital Care John Lund
3:30-5:00 PM SU5 Utility Safety and Coordination (NV Energy) Liz Breeden & Jenny Conrad
5:00-6:30 PM MENTOR MIXER
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 8
TIME NUMBER SESSION TITLE INSTRUCTOR
8:00A - 5:00 pm HO3 Live Fire Evolutions - 8:00-10:00 AM - Briefing NV State Fire Marshal
8:00-9:30 AM LE7 10 Commandments of a Great Company Officer Steven Prziborowski
8:00-9:30 AM LE8 Bridging the Gap with Generation X Y Z Ron Roy
8:00-9:30 AM HZ6 Radioactive Materials in Your Communities Jon Bakkedahl
9:00 AM-1:00 PM EXPO Exhibit Hall Open
9:00-11:00 AM Power Sessions inside Expo Hall
11:00-12:00 AM LE9 Courage Under Fire: Being the Best Fire Officer You can be in 2019 and Beyond! Steven Prziborowski
11:00-12:00 AM EMS7 The Heart of Public Safety Darryl Cleveland
11:00-12:00 PM SA1 Emergency Services Incident Investigation Justin Eberly - VFIS
1:00-2:30 PM SA2 Risk Management Beyond "Checking the Box" Justin Eberly - VFIS
1:00-2:30 PM LE10 Rescue Me – Managing Employee Fires Jesse Quinalty
THURSDAY KEYNOTE 2:45 - 4:30 PM KEY2 Las Vegas Massacre-An Inside View of Lessons Learned Panel Group
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Monday, November 5
LE1 Company Officer Development Workshop
Kevin Ward, Fire Chief, Layton City Fire Department, UT
Paul Sullivan, Deputy Chief, Weber Fire District, UT
Monday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Track: Leadership
No position in the fire service is more crucial than the company
officer. As the supervisor of the frontline direct service delivery
team, no one is in a better position to effect the crew and the
public in a positive way. This course will help existing and future
company officers make a successful transition to the company
officer leadership role, both around the station and at the emer-
gency scene.
This fast-paced course covers many practical applications to in-
clude:
· Increasing your leadership skills & abilities
· Interpersonal relationships and understanding personality types
· Working effectively as a team
· Using performance evaluations effectively
· Mentoring future leaders
· Video based situational leadership scenarios
· Understanding the formal discipline process
· Customer Service skills & firefighter empowerment
· Situational Awareness & Risk Management
· Initial company operations and systematic on-scene reports
· Developing effective fireground leadership and communications.
HZ1 Hazardous Materials Incident Commander- A Practical Approach CEU CREDIT
Instructor: David Ladd, Captain, Henderson Fire Department, NV
Monday, 8:00 am —12:00 Noon
Track: HAZMAT / EMS
Utilizing the competencies identified in NPFA 472 2018 edi-
tion this 4-hour course will assist the development of all first re-
sponders who may be responsible for incident activities while
responding to a Hazardous materials/WMD incident; including
the development of an Incident Action Plan and its associated
strategies and tactics, ordering and releasing of resources, devel-
oping and implementing a decontamination plan, and approving
appropriate PPE.
During this course an emphasis will be placed on:
• Analyzing a hazardous materials incident to determine com-
plexity.
• Collecting and interpreting hazard response information.
• Establishing tactical objectives.
• Collecting and Interpreting hazard response information.
• Implementing the planned response utilizing the incident
command system.
At the conclusion of this course attendees will participate as inci-
dent commanders during various scenarios presented by the pre-
senter. All resources will be provided during this course but
attendees are encouraged to bring their departments tools and
worksheets to assist in building a foundation of experience.
HAZ2 Decontamination During Multi-Threat Inci-dents Involving Hazardous Materials/WMD’s Instructor: David Ladd, Captain, Henderson Fire Department, NV
Monday, 1:00 pm—5:00 pm
Track: HAZMAT / EMS
This interactive 4-hour course was developed to provide all first
responders the tools and knowledge to effectively determine
exposure, develop and establish a decontamination strategy, and
decontaminate those victims of Multi-Threat incidents that in-
volve Hazardous Materials/WMD’s.
The following categories of Hazardous Materials/WMD’s and the
decontamination strategy for each will be presented:
• Corrosive and unknown gases
• Liquid and chemicals in solutions
• Solids and powders
• Biohazardous and Radioactive WMD’s
• Homemade WMD’s (vesicants and gases)
This course will allow the participant to determine the appropri-
ate course of action utilizing hazard response information. The
pros and cons of various decontamination tactics will also be dis-
cussed to ultimately assist the responder with determining the
best decontamination strategy to initiate.
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Tuesday, November 6
CM1 We are in this Together! Making Unified Response Command Work (Table Top in PM) Lead Instructor: William Lawry/Michael Heidemann
Tuesday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Track: Command
All mass casualty incidents whether active shooter, terrorist
bombing or devastation from mother nature require a well
organized unified command system for a successful outcome.
This session will address best practices for interaction in a uni-
fied command system with fire/rescue, E.M.S. and law en-
forcement first responders to define roles, responsibilities and
capabilities from each agency and how they work together to
effectively communicate the response as well as management
of the “SUV” (spontaneous unsolicited volunteers) that want
to help and self-deploy during these situations. Participants
will receive an overview of the Incident Command System and
implementation of the Unified Command at the Command
Post. The session will conclude with Table Top Exercises to
allow to participate and practice communications and re-
sponse strategies during interactive scenarios.
Target audience: All first response personnel from the first
time responder to the chief officer with the desired outcome
of the understanding of the system and the importance of the
implementation from all stages of response.
HZ7 Hazardous Materials Incident Commander- A Practical Approach (This class is being taught two times) Instructor: David Ladd, Captain, Henderson Fire Dept., NV
Monday, 8:00 am —12:00 Noon
Track: HAZMAT / EMS
Utilizing the competencies identified in NPFA 472 2018 edition this 4-
hour course will assist the development of all first responders who
may be responsible for incident activities while responding to a Haz-
ardous materials/WMD incident; including the development of an
Incident Action Plan and its associated strategies and tactics, ordering
and releasing of resources, developing and implementing a decon-
tamination plan, and approving appropriate PPE.
During this course an emphasis will be placed on:
● Analyzing a hazardous materials incident to determine
complexity.
● Collecting and interpreting hazard response information.
● Establishing tactical objectives.
● Collecting and Interpreting hazard response information.
● Implementing the planned response utilizing the incident
command system.
At the conclusion of this course attendees will participate as
incident commanders during various scenarios presented by the
presenter. All resources will be provided during this course but
attendees are encouraged to bring their departments tools and
worksheets to assist in building a foundation of experience.
HZ3 UAV's for CBRN Haz-Mat and R.O.A.D., The Development and Quick Response of Drones
Ted Collins, Trainer, AutonomousSafety
Tuesday, 1:00-5:00 pm
Track: HAZMAT
“The department flying 50lb. drones today will be fly-
ing Remotely Operated Ample-sized Drones in the Future (Blackhawk
big), this is not so far away as you think.”
This class is for those personnel in departments that are seeking to
create or have created a UAV/UAS program. This 4-hour class is open
specifically to Haz Mat teams, law enforcement, Fire, EMS, emergen-
cy operations management and agency representatives. Drone oper-
ators, UAS program managers and chief officers are especially en-
couraged to attend.
We will have an open discussion format but will touch on the follow-
ing subjects. Drones as first response, Drone 911 and where we are
going. How to use this technology in the decision making process.
FAA Part 107 vs C.O.A. Drones for situational awareness in Haz-Mat
mitigation, felony enforcement, wildfire and structure fire S.A.
We will also discuss emerging technologies useful in Hazardous Mate-
rials Sampling and monitoring, wildfire operations (tanker), structure
stability (post fire/earthquake), accident scene investigation and
search (rescue or suspect).
FP2 Fire Officers—Preparing for a Court Case ICC CREDIT
Instructor: Brian Filter, Esq.
Tuesday, 1:00—5:00 pm
Track: Prevention
This presentation will consist of discussions relating to court-
room demeanor, dealing with legal counsel including district
attorneys, defense attorneys, and civil counsel. The presenter
will also include discussions regarding report writing and testify-
ing.
HZ8 Hazardous Materials Awareness
Instructor: Matt Norland, Sparks Fire Department (through the Neva-
da State Fire Marshal Division)
Tuesday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
TRACK: HAZMAT/EMS
This 8 Hour course is designed to provide Awareness-Level Hazardous
Materials Training. This course meets the objectives of NFPA 472-
2013 Chapter 4 and OSHA 29CFR1910.120. Topics include the laws
and standards of hazardous materials, identifying placards and con-
tainers, recognizing when there is the presence of a hazardous mate-
rial, understanding material safety data sheets and shipping papers,
and using the North American Emergency Response Guidebook
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(NAERG). It is for responders who are likely to witness or discover a
hazardous materials release and will initiate a response sequence by
notifying the proper authorities of the release. It will concentrate on
detecting a hazardous situation and making the appropriate calls to
secure the scene and prevent contamination.
The training is an accredited ISFAC course for Nevada emergency re-
sponders who successfully pass the written exam. This training will also
offer CAPCE credits.
Wednesday, November 7
Keynote Session The Game-Winning 3
Dave Davlin
8:45—9:45 am
Success can be defined in its simplest form as making life better
for someone else. Whether it comes in creating a better prod-
uct, helping to relieve someone’s stress or pain, bringing some-
one laughter or joy or helping someone get more out of their life,
success is always about serving.
This being the case, the key to success in any business lies not
only in the development of great products and services, but more
importantly in the development of great people. In this insightful
presentation, Dave Davlin shares three essential ingredients for
developing a purpose-driven mentality to achieve a fulfilling ca-
reer and balanced life.
This presentation is an hour of interaction, humor, audience par-
ticipation mixed with a powerful message. It is a roller coaster
ride of emotion that will find the audience engaged in hilarious
laughter one moment and brought to tears the next.
The audience will be challenged to make the most of every mo-
ment in order to develop themselves personally and profession-
ally while creating value and making a difference in the lives of
others.
LE3 What’s Your Handicap?
Dave Davlin, Speaker
Wednesday, 1:00—2:30 pm
Track: Leadership
In everyone there exists the potential to achieve excellence. Each
of us has unique skills and innate abilities that can lead us to suc-
cess and fulfillment both personally and professionally. Unfortu-
nately, however, we also possess certain traits, habits and even
beliefs that often prevent us from reaching our true potential and
experiencing life to the fullest.
Whether manifested in the form of a physical or mental limita-
tion, an emotional or psychological affliction, or even an imag-
ined encumbrance, such handicaps sabotage the pursuit of our
goals and desires in ways that may be hidden to us. In this inspir-
ing, impactful presentation, Dave Davlin shares how he identified
and refused to be limited by his own obstructions—and reassures
audiences that even though handicaps exist in many forms, we
do not have to be handicapped by them. HZ4 Hands-on Instrument Review
John Lund, Transportation Emergency Preparedness Program, Idaho Falls, ID
Wednesday, 1:00—2:30 pm
Track: HAZMAT
During this session, responders will have time to practice basic instrument
operations and techniques. The class will use radiation sources and will include
a refresher on instrument operations and personnel survey practices. The ses-
sion will include information on performing instrument and detector opera-
tions, large area scene surveys and methods of mapping radiation and contami-
nation at an accident scene involving the release of a radioactive materi-
al. Participants are encouraged to bring their jurisdiction’s radiological survey
instruments to the class.
FP3 Clandestine Drug Labs ICC CREDIT
Brian Escamilla, Clan Lab Program Manager and a Forensic Chemist/Principal
Instructor
NES, Inc.
Wednesday, 1:00-2:30 pm
Track: Prevention
This course is an awareness course designed for first responders and investiga-
tors who respond to clandestine laboratories. The types of clandestine labora-
tories will vary, but all personnel should be aware of the types of drugs being
manufactures, the hazards at the site, the signs and symptoms of exposure, and
the recommended personal protective equipment necessary to safely manage
the various types of clan labs scene in the United States.
LE4 The Art of Critical Decision Making for Fire Service Leaders
Michael Barakey, District Chief, Virginia Beach (VA) Fire Dept., VA
Wednesday, 3:30—5:00 pm
Track: Leadership
The closest distance between two points is a straight
line. Achievement is not arriving at the solution; it is the journey
and overcoming the obstacles to achieve a successful out-
come. In the fire service, getting from point “A” to point “B” is a
challenge on some emergency incident scenes, especial critical
incidents. Firefighters are faced with challenges around the fire
station and challenges in the administrative arena, like develop-
ment of a succession plan or team. Point to point leadership
provides fundamental principles that identify the challenges that
fire service leader’s encounters; offer a step by step process to
get through difficult situations and incidents. Leaders possess the
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ability to get to the point to point in the most expeditious route, but not neces-
sarily in a straight line. Obstacles, variables, and predictable influences are ever
present and this class will teach you to understand, predict and manage the
obstacles on the emergency incident scene.
This 90-minute class will prepare you for to make critical decisions. Leaders
are inundated with challenges and obstacles on the emergency incident sce-
ne. Good critical decision makers possess the ability to make informed deci-
sions in a condensed time period. When responders are presented with obsta-
cles and challenges, like time constraints, they must call upon their wisdom,
training and education to make a quality decision. Good decision makers antic-
ipate and plan for the success of the incident, their company or their
team. First responders are asked to make critical decisions that may place
civilians or other responders in danger or peril. They are asked to make deci-
sion, in a split second, that could later be considered a “good” decision or a
“poor” decision by independent or outside evaluators. It is the wisdom, educa-
tion, and training that allows a responder to make the best decision possi-
ble. Because choices exist and there are many ways to handle an incident,
public safety leaders constantly learn from case studies, even cases that are
outside the public safety industry, to learn how to make a quality decision with
limited time or other obstacles. It is human nature that when choices exist,
many people choose the path of least resistance. It is taught in geometry class
that the closest distance between two points is a straight line. In critical deci-
sion making, the line is never straight. Critical decision makers are inundated
with challenges, which lead to choices. Leaders possess the ability to get from
one point to another point in the most expeditious route, but not necessarily
following a straight line .
HZ5 Potentially Contaminated Patient Handling and Prehospital Care
John Lund, Transportation Emergency Preparedness Program,
Idaho Falls, ID
Wednesday, 3:30—5:00 pm
Track: HAZMAT
During this session, responders will learn how to assess the po-
tential risks in handling contaminated patients at a radioactive
material transportation incident. It will prepare responders for
transporting patients from the incident scene to the hospital.
This session will also increase the responders understanding of
aspects of pre-hospital patient care. The knowledge will help
responders function with confidence during incidents involving
radioactive material. The session involves a hands-on, step-by-
step guideline for performing gross decontamination and proper
packaging of a potentially contaminated patient.
SU4 A Tactical Approach for the Routine Environment
William Racowschi , Fire Chief, (Ret.) , City of Torrance, CA Wednesday, 3:30—5:00 pm Track: Suppression
Using fire service cartoons, several web-based video clips and drawing from my personal fire service experience, attendees will learn an acronym (Firefighters love acronyms) with techniques they can use to help run their "non-emergency scene", also known as their fire station, firehouse, duty station, office, etc. The focus of this training is the time between emergency response. One only needs to look at the programs for any Fire Service con-ference, event, or symposium to determine that upwards of 90% of all the "menu" offerings are in the Operational areas: Structur-al Firefighting, Urban/Wildland Interface firefighting, High Rise Firefighting, Low Angle Rescue, High Angle Rescue, Confined Space, Haz Mat, Etc. All are important and valuable to the Fire Service.
There are not many training courses in the recognition and pre-vention of possible career threatening events. Learning how to read the environment inside a fire station, identifying possible career threatening events, and learning how to defuse those threats is what this training is about. Most personnel issues hap-pen during the non-emergency or down time portions of the duty shifts. Just as performance issues witnessed by the on-scene supervisor are addressed immediately or shortly after, this class will provide tools for identifying career threats in the non-emergency envi-ronment. I will present the acronym C-SOLID EARS and guide the attendees through the presentation by discussing each ele-ment: This presentation covers the importance of Listening techniques, Communications skills and Group Dynamics . It will be presented from a Situational Supervision/Leadership perspective. Supervisor/Managers can use any or all of the acronym elements I present as a guide to assist them in formulating a plan for deal-ing with on the job issues and it is a valuable tool for all ranks as it will provide insights on the many difficulties the routine envi-ronment can present.
FP4 Marijuana –Hazardous Chemical Response ICC CREDIT Brian Escamilla, Clan Lab Program Manager and a Forensic Chemist/Principal Instructor NES, Inc. Wednesday, 3:30—5:00 pm Track: Prevention This course is designed for first responders and investigators who respond to indoor and outdoor marijuana grows. The types of physical and chemical haz-ards present at these sites will vary, but all personnel should be aware of the hazards at the site, the signs and symptoms of exposure, and the recommend-ed personal protective equipment necessary to safely manage this type of scene.
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SU5 Utility Safety and Coordination
Elizabeth (Liz) Breeden, Emergency Management Administrator, NV Energy Jenny Conrad, NV Energy Wednesday, 3:30—5:00 pm Track: Suppression/HAZMAT Jenny Conrad will discuss how first responders can be safe around gas and electrical utilities. The presentation with start with house fires and expand all the way up to Wildland Fires. She will go over how to report an emergency and how to navigate the scene until utility personnel arrive. In conjunction with Jenny’s presentation, Elizabeth Breeden will discuss the working relation-ship NV Energy has with first responders in the community and how they got to such a great working relationship.
LE5 FLOW: The Psychology of Optimal Performance Instructor: Mark Emery, Fire Chief, East Valley Fire Dept., WA Wednesday, 3:30—5:00 pm Track: Leadership According to performance psychology, FLOW is the mental state in which a person performing an activity is ‘in the zone,’ fully immersed, focused, and engaged. Employed by sports psychologists and elite athletes, FLOW is the secret for personal and organizational Optimal Performance. The concept of Optimal Performance incorporates Growth Mindset, Perfect Practice, the Power of Habit, and other performance enhancing methodologies into a single, unified Optimal Performance model. FLOW is the culmination of this integrated performance approach. By balancing challenge and skill, FLOW offers a systematic approach for life-long calibration of personal growth and develop-ment and the growth and development of your fire station. If you are a Training Officer, this information will improve your training and education program and drills; if you are a Chief Officer, this program offers growth and development methods that will enable the continuous improvement of your organization. This program is for individuals and organizations that are committed to improv-ing the performance of themselves, their fire station—and their family. OBJECTIVES: 1) Recognize the value of Optimal Performance concepts. 2) Kindle interest in pursuing the concepts and methodology of Optimal Perfor-mance. 3) Incorporate Optimal Performance concepts into your life and into your fire station. 4) Integrate Optimal Performance concepts into drills and training programs. 5) Optimal Performance End Game: Practice Optimal Performance concepts on a daily basis.
LE6 The Fire Service Instructor; Leading Change Through Training Devon Wells, President, International Society of Fire Service Instructors Wednesday, 3:30—5:00 Track: Suppression/ Training The fire service is in a state of change. How do we, as instructors, lead this change? How do we get firefighters to look at things differently? How do we change from a procedure-based fire service to a principle-based fire service? Research has identified how the fire service can provide emergency response in a more safe, effective and efficient way. Challenging traditional methods of firefighting can be difficult. Who is going to be the change-agent of this para-digm shift? It starts with training officers, instructors and company officers—the most important positions involved in leading change and presenting new infor-mation.
Thursday, November 8
HDS3 - Live Fire Evolutions Training
Hands-on This class will be offered on one day only - Thursday, November 8 Lead Instructors: Dennis Pinkerton, Tom Martinez, Richard McKnight, Nevada State Fire Marshal Division Doug Homestead Shane Cartwright Jeremy Loncar Jeff Prokosch Bob Ryser Mike Heidemann 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Location: Grand Sierra Resort Hotel 2500 Second Street, Reno, NV Mandatory Safety Session scheduled at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday morning. Location TBA.
This class is geared for 30 students. **LIABILITY WAIVER IS REQUIRED** The 2018 Liability Waiver is required to be completed and re-turned by anyone who is registered to participate in the Hands-On Session(s). The Liability Waiver must be received no later than October 31, 2018. You will not receive your attendee badge until the Liability Waiver is on file with Registration The Nevada State Fire Marshal Division will be conducting live fire training for attendees who are emergency responders. Live fire training is a critical part of the instruction and certification process for firefighters. It exposes them to a live fire atmosphere where they can gain valuable knowledge and experience in a safe environment. –All live fire training events will strictly adhere to the NFPA 1403 Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions. –Participants are required to provide their own structural fire-fighting ensembles (garments, helmets, hoods, gloves, and foot-wear) that comply with NFPA 1971 and NFPA 1500. –Participants are also required to provide their own respiratory protection (SCBA – Self Contained Breathing Apparatus) that complies with NFPA 1852 and 29 CFR 1910.134. –Each participant must complete a Nevada State Fire Marshal
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Division Live Burn Accountability form as part of the registra-tion for FireShowsWest. This form must be signed by the Chief of their agency or the Chief’s designee. A contact phone number for your agency is required. The training will utilize four types of mobile training props that include an LP-Gas Fire Simulation Prop, Car Fire Trainer Prop, Mobile Training Gallery SCBA Maze and a Mobile Fire Simulator Trailer (West Wendover Burn Trailer). –The Mobile LP-Gas Fire Simulation Prop has two live fire simula-tors. A propane dispensing station (tank) and a ruptured pipeline are involved in a fire. –The LP-Gas simulator is constructed utilizing a 320 gallon con-tainer and fueled by liquid propane. It has a simulated relief valve that can produce flame heights of approximately 35 ft. There are two valves on the container that the participants must close. –The pipeline rupture simulator (Christmas tree) is fueled by liquid propane. It is constructed of a “trunk” and several branch-es that are perforated to allow a massive flame front. There is a valve at the base of the tree which the participants must close. –The Kidde Car Fire Trainer Prop realistically replicates a car fire in a safe environment. It has multiple burn zones and is able to produce scenarios such as: engine fire, forward passenger ar-ea fire, rear passenger area fire, fuel spill fire. It has a hinged hood, trunk and passenger doors to allow access into the differ-ent compartments and the hood is pry-able which allows partici-pants to conduct forcible entry drills. –Dräger Mobile Training Gallery SCBA Maze is located inside a twenty-four foot trailer allowing it for easier transportation and accessibility. It is used primarily to train participants in carrying out tasks while being mentally and physically stressed. The maze is constructed from a tubular steel framework with wire mesh side panels and wood floor panels. The maze passageway con-tains numerous obstacles to mentally stress the trainee and cre-ate situations of restricted maneuverability.
LE7 10 Commandments of a Great Company Officer
Steve Prziborowski, Deputy Chief, Santa Clara County Fire Department, CA Thursday, 8:00—9:30 am Track: Leadership Companies, organizations, governmental agencies, and yes – fire departments, are struggling for quality leadership, especially at the rank of company officer. Leadership does not start at the top. For a Fire Chief to be a successful leader, they rely on all of their officers, and most importantly their company officers, to lead by example and to take care of things at the lowest level. Unfortunately, history shows this is not as easy or common as one would think. This session is intended for any current or fu-ture company officer who is open to suggestions for improve-ment. Too many company officers phone it in or who have Re-tired In Place (RIP), in essence providing a leaderless group. Attendees will be exposed to the 10 Commandments of a Great
Company Officer, so that they can be the best they can for their personnel and the communities they serve!
LE8 Bridging the Gap with Generation X Y Z
Ron Roy, Division Chief, Douglas County Fire District 2, WA Thursday, 8:00—9:30 am This presentation describes the generations starting with the greatest generation up through and including generation Z and what years they are. It goes over the characteristics of the gener-ations and the comparisons between them. Why do baby boom-ers have such difficulty communicating with generation Z? We explore those types of issues.
HZ6 Radioactive Materials in Your Communities
Jon Bakkedahl, State Training Officer State of Nevada Thursday, 8:00—9:30 am Track: HAZMAT The session will focus on all radioactive materials in local juris-dictions; both urban and rural. There will be a review of actual incidents involving radioactive material. Instructors will create an informative and participative learning environment during the discussion about these incidents. Theft, malicious intent, and transportation accident case studies involving radioactive material will be discussed during this session. Through the use of actual incident pictures, props, and radioactive material sources, students will participate in an interactive discussion about how they can recognize, detect, and protect themselves and their community from radiation and contamination.
EMS7 The Heart of Public Safety
Darryl Cleveland, Director of Public and Occupational Safety Programs, Truckee Meadows Community College, NV Thursday, 11:00 am —12:00 pm Track: EMS While PTSD and mental health issues are of paramount concern, and should be, first responders statistically suffer heart disease and sudden cardiac death as a leading cause of death still today. This presentation will delve into the facts, myths and flat misin-formation existing today regarding heart healthy living. It is based upon the presenters’ real life story of two Myocardial In-farctions with subsequent stent placement and quadruple coro-nary bypass surgery a mere few years later. The presenter will describe the "red flags" that were missed in annual physicals, the bad information and recommendations received from the "professionals" and what led to these near-fatal incidents. Most importantly, the presentation will discuss the myths versus the realities of living and eating heart healthy in our high stress working lives and poor dietary habits in the public safety world and the lessons learned by the presenter. It is genuinely about the "heart of public safety". LO 1 Identify and discuss available information regarding heart health in public safety members and why cardiac disease is still amongst our leading killers. LO 2 Identify and discuss the "red flags" of cardiovascular dis-
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ease easily missed and overlooked. LO 3 Identify and discuss the realities of healthy heart living and how to reduce/prevent pre-mature cardiovascular disease.
LE9 Courage Under Fire: Being the Best Fire Officer You can be in 2019 and Beyond!
Steve Prziborowski, Deputy Chief, Santa Clara County Fire De-partment, CA Thursday, 11:00 am —12:00 pm Track: Leadership Being a leader in 2019 takes a lot of courage, which is the focus of this session. Situations a fire officer may face today can have severe consequences to the positive image of the fire service, their career, or the careers of those they lead. If you want to be everyone’s buddy, or never want to be “that guy or gal” when it comes to being the designated adult, then this session may not be for you. However, if you’re willing to be the leader you took the oath for when accepting the promotion, you will find some value to the information being discussed. Situations that have occurred in the fire service will be presented in a produc-tive manner, so that current and aspiring fire officers can learn from the good and the not-so-good situations that the fire ser-vice has been faced with.
SA1 Emergency Services Incident Investigation
Justin Eberly, Education and Training Specialist, VFIS Thursday, 11:00—12:00 pm Track: Safety Each year, approximately 100 firefighters lose their lives in ser-vice to their communities. An additional 100,000 firefighters are injured on the job. VFIS, the leader in emergency services insur-ance, believes that most of these injuries and deaths are pre-ventable. One of the best tools in the prevention of injuries and deaths is the use of the incident investigation process following every incident or near miss. Every incident, including minor inju-ry and near misses, offers a potential lesson to be learned. The unreported incident is automatically a lesson that has gone unlearned. When incidents are not reported, their causes usually go uncorrected, perhaps causing a reoccurrence, a more serious injury, or even a fatality. All incidents must be investigated to determine the cause of the incident and to ensure that actions to prevent recurrence are implemented. Upon completion, the participant will be able to: 1. Identify incident causes and develop corrective actions 2. Understand the importance of thorough incident investigation procedures 3. Identify policies and procedures related to incident investiga-tion 4. Identify the key steps in incident investigation
LE10 Rescue Me - Managing Employee Fires
Jesse Quinalty, Red Helmet Training Thursday, 1:00 - 2:30 pm Track: Leadership Most Fire Officers and Chiefs will fight more fires in the station then they will out in the streets. This program will utilize basic fireground terminology to break down and make sense of em-ployee coaching, counseling and disciplinary procedures. It will apply such firefighter knowledge as conducting a size up, which will include looking at the building construction (How the em-ployee is built as well as the condition of the building), the extent and location of the fire (the problem) and doing a risk assess-ment. Once these observations are considered then a strategy can be determined and tactics can be put in place. We will then utilize the acronym RECEO to determine what tactics to use when deal-ing with a problem employee. We will also focus on using Fire Prevention, Education, Pre-Planning and Fire Behavior Recogni-tion Training (Reading Smoke) to prevent fires (problems) and keep them small. We will also compare hostile fire events such as rapid fire progression, flashover, backdraft and smoke explo-sions to the more difficult personnel issues. The course will end with conducting several “Fire Simulations” using video and role player scenarios for the students.
SA2 Risk Management: Beyond 'Checking-the-Box' Justin Eberly, Education and Training Specialist, VFIS Thursday, 1:00—2:30 pm Track: Safety A Risk Management program is an ongoing effort to provide a safe environment for personnel and the general public. A com-prehensive risk management program can identify existing or potential problems, providing the means to reduce or eliminate them. Developing a program--beyond 'checking-the-box' for reg-ulatory compliance--requires a commitment at all levels of an emergency services organization. Objectives 1. Describe the importance of capable leadership in risk man-agement 2. Discuss the importance of 'buy-in' and participation of per-sonnel in risk management 3. Develop a philosophy about safety in an Fire/EMS organiza-tion 4. Discuss the steps in conducting a safety audit in an Fire/EMS organization 5. Differentiate the characteristics of 'checking-the-box' and a culture of safety within an Fire/EMS organization
THURSDAY AFTERNOON KEYNOTE
2:45-4:30 LAS VEGAS MASSACRE Presenters: Caleb Cage, Division of Emergency Management Billy Samuels, Captain, Clark County Fire Department.
Please note: Program and schedule is subject to change
without notice.
For additional information regarding the instructors, please
visit our website at www.fireshowswest.com
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National Fire Academy
NFA1 Leadership in Supervision: Frameworks to Success (FO648) Sponsored by the Nevada State Fire Marshal Division
16 hour course
Monday, November 5 | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday, November 6 | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Instructor: John Wagner, Los Rios Community College, CA
Course Description: Curriculum: Leadership and Executive Development
This two-day course provides the supervisor with the knowledge and skills to perform successfully in the fire and Emergency
Medical Services environments. The course addresses professionalism, resilience, emotional intelligence, and situational
awareness, as well as managing conflict, delegating mentoring, coaching, empowering, and building collaboration and synergy
for professional growth.
Target Audience: The primary target audience for this course are those individuals who are at the first line level of supervision. For purposes of student
selection first line level is considered to be those at the Company Officer or Unit (fire prevention, fire education, communications,
EMS, etc.) Supervisor level. More specifically primary selection criteria are as follows:
• First line supervisors in fire and emergency medical services organizations
• Fire and emergency medical services personnel due for promotion/appointment to a first line supervisory position within 18
months
• Fire and emergency medical services personnel who are regularly assigned acting supervisory positions
• Fire and emergency medical services personnel currently enrolled in the NFA Managing Officer will be provided priority selection
The secondary target audiences are fire and EMS personnel at the first line management level (Chief Officer or above). Students at
this level may be given consideration on a space available basis.
Attendees are required to download and bring the following course materials to class Student pre-course materials and course syllabus:
https://nfa.usfa.fema.gov/ax/syll/syllabus_f0648.pdf
Attendees are required to submit the National Fire Academy’s General Admission short form
http://fire.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/firenvgov/content/bureaus/FST/NFA_ShortFormApplication.pdf (Note: National Fire Academy certification upon completion, NFA 119-25-2 short form required) PREREQUISITES: None COST: No charge
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Mentor Central Mixer
Wednesday, November 7
5:00—6:30 pm
This year, we are combining “Mentor Connection” time between our attendees and instructors as part of the
annual mixer on Wednesday, November 7th from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Bring “connection cards!” This fun opportunity is to build bridges between generational levels in the fire service and
allow mentorships to develop over a little food and libation. We will have specific areas designed inside the “mixer”
that coincides with our various tracks – Leadership, Prevention, Suppression, Safety, Hands-on, Volunteer and Com-
mand. Attendees can stop by the various areas and have a casual one-on-one conversation with our instructors.
Let’s pay it forward! Enjoy the journey of giving and receiving as we find ways to connect with each other in develop-
ing tomorrow’s leaders in the fire service.
Events Happening
during
FireShowsWest
2018 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
$195.00 Nevada HAZMAT Conference Package
(Grant funding provided by SERC)
To qualify for the $195.00 conference rate, you must be sponsored
by a Nevada LEPC through a current Hazardous Materials Emergen-
cy Preparedness (HMEP) grant. More information can be obtained
at www.fireshowswest.com or by calling 1-800-632-7489.
Classes: Attendees must attend designated HazMat sessions
outlined in this brochure to qualify for grant reimbursement.
Meals: There are no meals included with this registration.
For ONLINE Registration
1. Register online at www.fireshowswest.com. Once you
enter the registration portal, select Nevada HAZMAT LEPC
Package.
2. Enter the attendee information and select the sessions
for the Nevada HAZMAT LEPC Program. The online registra-
tion system will guide you through the process.
3. A confirming email will be sent back to the attendee.
4. A payment of $195.00 per attendee must be received at
the time of registration. Attendees must pay by credit card
(VISA, M/C/AMEX or Discover.)
Payment by purchase order or check can be arranged by the
department by calling our office at 1-800-632-7489.
Mail or Fax Method of Registration
1. Please complete the registration form and mail
or fax it to FireShowsWest
Mailing address: PO Box 5188, Goodyear, AZ 85338
Fax number is: 1-623-322-2776
Classes and times are subject to change without notice.
Please check our website for up-to-date information.
www.fireshowswest.com
Attendees can register to attend once their county LEPC
has officially been notified of a grant award. Registering
before that time will preclude reimbursement by SERC to
their LEPC.
Wednesday, Nov 7 10:00 am—5:00 pm Exhibit Hall Open
Thursday, Nov 8 9:00 am —1:00 pm Exhibit Hall Open
General Registration Hours for Conference and Exhibits
Monday, Nov 5 7:00am—5:00 pm
Tuesday, Nov 6 7:00 am—5:00 pm
Wednesday, Nov 7 7:00 am—5:00 pm
Thursday, Nov 8 7:00 am—1:00 pm
Registration will be located inside the Pavilion located
on the lower level of the Grand Sierra Resort.
GRAND SIERRA RESORT 2500 East Second Street ● Reno, NV 89595 Local: 775-789-2000 Reservations Toll Free: 1-800-648-5080
www.grandsierraresort.com
Book your reservations by Friday, October 5, 2018. Reservations after this date will be subject to the prevailing hotel rate.
Group Code: FSW18
Book a Reservation: (775) 789-2000 or (866) 473-6672
Room Block Dates:
The room rates listed below will be valid beginning Friday,
November 3 through Thursday, November 9, 2018.
Room Rates:
Summit Room Hotel Rates Per Day
Room & Tax: $79.00 + $10.27(tax) = $89.27 per day
Resort Fee & Tax: $26.00 + $3.38 = $29.38 per day
Tourism Fee = $2.00 per day
Housekeeping Gratuity = $1.00 per day
Estimated room cost is $121.65 per night
NOTE:
**Triple and quad occupancy rates are $25.00 per person over quoted
rate.
Check-in Time: 3:00 pm
Check-out Time: 11:00 am
Cancellation Notice: Any reservation not cancelled 48 hours prior to
arrival will be charged in the form of first night’s room and tax to the
guest.
**EARLY DEPARTURE FEE**
There will be a $50 early check-out fee . Please advise the hotel at or
before check-in of any change in planned length of stay.
TUESDAY, NOV 6
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Last Name ________________________________ First________________________________
Department_________________________________________ Rank _____________________
Address ______________________________________________________________________
City ___________________________________________ State_________ Zip_____________
Best phone number to reach you __________________________________________________
Fax Number _______________________ Email _________________________________________
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY LEPC County _____________________ May we share your contact information to our 2018 Exhibitors: _____Yes ____No
Conference Fees:
Registration for Nevada LEPC
Members is $195.00
Registration includes
● Four-day HAZMAT conference
sessions held on Mon-Tues-Wed-Thurs
● General Keynote Sessions
● Exhibit Hall Pass
Payment Information:
_____ Credit Card (Visa, M/C , AMEX, Discover)
Card Number ___________________________________
Exp. Date ______________ CVV Code ______________
Amount to be billed $__________________
Signature_______________________________________
Billing Information
Address ________________________________________
City ______________________ St______ Zip_________
Please contact Registration to discuss other payment options.
1-800-632-7489
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be sent in
writing to FireShowsWest via fax or
email. All cancellations must be
received before October 26, 2018.
After October 26, the registration
fee is non-refundable.
Special Needs Accommodation
Please contact us at 623-337-4114 if
you require disability-related accommoda-
tions during the event. All of our programs
are accessible to persons with disabilities.
Send payment to: Fax Registration to:
FireShowsWest 1-623-322-2776
PO Box 5188 For questions:
Goodyear, AZ 85338 1-800-632-7489
NEVADA LEPC Members Registration Form 2018 One Registration Form Per Attendee
LEPC Registration Procedures
Payment Information
Nevada HAZMAT LEPC Session Selections
WEDNESDAY , NOV 7 THURSDAY NOV 8
KEY1 LE4 HO3 HZ6
LE3 LE5 LE7 EMS7
HZ4 LE6 LE8 SA1
SU5 FP4 LE9 EMS7
HZ5 SU6 LE10 SA1
FP3 KEY2
Please put a "X" next to the class number you are signing up to attend.. All sessions will be held at the Grand Sierra Resort.
Mail or Fax Method of Registration
1. Please complete this form and mail or fax it to the FireShowsWest. Mailing address: PO Box 5188, Goodyear, AZ 85338
Fax number is: 1-623-322-2776
2. If payment is made with a purchase order or check, the payment must be received within two weeks of registration unless other arrangements are made.
Please call our office at 1-800-632-7489
For ONLINE Registration
1. Register online at www.fireshowswest.com. Once you enter the registration portal, select Nevada LEPC HazMat
2. Enter the attendee information and select the sessions for the Nevada HAZMAT LEPC Program. The online registration system will guide you through the process.
3. A confirming email will be sent back to the attendee.
4. A payment of $195.00 per attendee must be indicated at the time of registration. Attendees may pay by check, purchase order or credit card (VISA, M/C
AMEX or Discover.)
HAZMAT Program Registration…………………………$195.00
This registration fee is eligible for reimbursement
MONDAY, NOV 5
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NFA1
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