FAFLSE and FFEIA 2017 Joint Conference
June 20-23
Wyndham Lake Buena Vista – Walt Disney World
1850 Hotel Plaza Blvd
Lake Buena Vista, FL
“Saddle up for Fire Safety”
Tentative Program
GENERAL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Monday June 19, 20167
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Registration Open - Convention Registration Desk – Solar
Informal Meet and Greet – Check at the registration desk for location and official times
Tuesday June 20, 2017
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
8:00 am – 12 Noon
12 noon – 1:00 pm
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Registration and Information Desk Open - Solar
Opening Ceremony General Session – Horizons 7-8
Lunch
Educational Sessions – Horizons 7-8, Sandy Lake
FAFLSE Live Auction – Horizons Salon 1-3
Wednesday June 21, 2017
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Registration and Information Desk Open – Solar
7:00 am – 9:00 am
Exhibitor Set up
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Exhibit Hall Open – Horizons 9-11
8:00 am – 12 noon
Educational Sessions – Horizons 7-8, Sandy Lake, Rock Lake
12 noon – 1:00 pm
Lunch
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
FFEIA General Business Meeting – Rock Lake
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Educational Session (Fire Inspectors and Life Safety Educators) – Sandy Lake, Horizons 8-9
3:00 pm – 6:00 PM
Vendor Showcase – Horizons 9-11
NOTE: Door Prizes will be awarded starting at 5:30 (must be present and have completed sign in form to win)
Thursday June 22, 2017
7:00 am – 4:00 pm
8:00 am – 11:00 am
8:00 am – 12 Noon
10:00 am – 12 Noon
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
12 noon – 1:00 pm
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Registration and Information Desk Open - Solar
Exhibit Hall Open – Horizons 9-11
Educational Sessions - Horizons 7-8, Sandy Lake, Rock Lake
FAFLSE Membership Meeting – Horizons 7-8
Exhibitor move out
Lunch
Educational Sessions - Horizons 7-8, Sandy Lake, Rock Lake
FAFLSE and FFEIA Awards Banquet: Horizons 1-3
Friday June 23, 2017
7:00 am – 10:00 am
8:00 am – 12 Noon
Registration and Information Desk Open - Solar
Educational Sessions - Horizons 7-8, Sandy Lake, Rock Lake
FFMIA typically receives several requests for information regarding what is considered the appropriate attire during
this event. Here is a quick guide:
• Recommended attire for the training sessions and membership meetings is business/resort casual. Bring a
sweater or light jacket as conference rooms are normally cold.
• Recommended attire for the Opening Ceremonies, and Annual Banquet is a Uniform, Business or Formal.
• Recommended attire for the vendor showcase or live auction is resort casual.
EXHIBITOR SCHEDULE
Exhibits will be in Horizons 9-11
Wednesday June 21, 2017
7:00 am – 9:00 am
Exhibitor Move-in – Horizons 9-11
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Registration and Information Desk Open - Solar
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Exhibit Hall Open – Horizons 9-11
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Vendor Showcase
NOTE: Door Prizes will be awarded starting at 5:30 (must be present and have completed sign in form to win)
Thursday June 22, 2017
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
7:00 am – 11:00 am
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Registration and Information Desk Open
Exhibit Hall Open – Horizons
Exhibitor move out
Those individuals who visit all the FFMIA exhibitors during the Vendor Showcase, and complete and turn in the
signature form, will be eligible to receive prizes. You must be present at the exhibit hall to win, and prizes are selected
by random drawing.
Hotel Map
CLASS AND EVENT SCHEDULE
Course descriptions/instructors follow
Courses, topics, and instructors are subject to change
Tuesday June 20, 2017
8:00 am – 9:00 am
Opening Ceremonies – Horizons 7-8
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Keynote Speaker
Horizons 7-8 – 1 CEU
10:00 am – noon
No matter your job, we all have a role in public education
Kelly Ransdell, NFPA
Horizons 7-8 – 2 CEUS
Noon – 1:00 pm
Lunch – On own
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Juvenile Fire Setter Programs , how do they work, and what’s an investigator to do?
Sedric Ketchum
Horizons 7-8 - 2 CEUs
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Code compliance for Fire Rated Ducts and Enclosures
Joseph Hauf, Conquest Firespray
Spring Lake – 4 CEUs
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
FAFLSE Annual Auction
Horizons 1-3
Proceeds to benefit the FAFLSE Annual Conference Scholarship Fund
Wednesday June 21, 2017
8:00 am – 12:00 noon Life safety, Cancer and the Health of the Fire Investigator
Keith Tyson, Life Scan
Rock Lake - 4 CEUs
8:00 am – 12:00 noon Arc Flash Safety for Fire Inspectors w/updates
Marty Perone, Carpenter Electric, Inc.,
Sandy Lake – 4 CEUs
8:00 am – 10:00 am
Safety Smart an Edu-taining Experience
Ginger Sommer, Julie Shaw – UL
Horizons 7-8 – 2 CEUs
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Social Media 101 102 for Public Safety
Ben Tobias
Horizons 7-8 – 1 CEU
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
You went Viral, Now What?
Ben Tobias
Horizons 7-8 – 1 CEU
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Lunch on own
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
High Risk Populations and Multi Unit Housing
Kelly Randsell, NFPA
Horizons 7-8 – 2 CEUs
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
FFEIA Annual Business Meeting
All FFEIA Members
Rock Lake – 2 CEUs
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Two Way Radio Enhanced Systems
Lenn J. Marella, Radio 1
Sandy Lake – 2 CEUs
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
VENDOR SHOWCASE
Horizons 9-11 – 2 CEUs*
*Must visit all vendors and have appropriate form signed to receive CEUs
Door Prize Giveaway begins at 5:30 Must be present to win
Thursday June 22, 2017
8:00 am – 12 Noon
Special Incident Management and Bomb Squad Integration
Sgt. Jarrett Seal, Tampa PD; Sgt. Albert Marvin Polk County Sheriff’s Office
Rock Lake – 4 CEUs
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Course TBD – FAFLSE – 1 CEU
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Solar Plan Review and Inspection (NOTE: All Day Program for Fire and Building Officals)
International Renewable Energy Council
Sandy Lake – 8 CEUs
10:00 am – 12 Noon
FAFLSE Membership Meeting
FAFLSE General Membership and Board
Horizons 7-8 – 2 CEUs
12 Noon – 1:00 pm
Lunch on own
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Accelerant Detection Canine Integration for Fire Investigators
Heather Paul, State Farm; Paul Gallagher, Main Specialty Dogs
Rock Lake – 4 CEUs
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Dealing with the Dangers of Opioids and Opiates
Don Means – United Way
Horizons 7-8 – 2 CEUs
3:00 pm –5:00 pm
Alzheimer’s Awareness for fire officials
Alexander Curie
Horizons 7-8 – 2 CEUs
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Awards Banquet Reception
Formal or Uniform Attire
Horizon’s Foyer
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Awards Banquet
Formal or Uniform Attire
Horizons 1-3
Friday June 23, 2017
8:00 am – Noon
The Fire Service Then and Now
Chief Jim Davis
Rock Lake – 4 CEUs
8:00 am – Noon
Using Carnival Games to Deliver Effective Fire and Life Safety Education
Yvonne Feijoo
Horizons 7-8 – 2 CEUs
8:00 am – Noon
Life Safety Evaluation of Large Occupancies
Bruce Britton
Sandy Lake – 2 CEUs
Hotel Registration Information
To book your hotel rooms at the conference rate:
The group is listed as: Fire & Life Safety Education/Fire & Explosion Investigators
Reservation Link to Wyndham CRO:
Wyndham Link- $124.00 per night:
https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/groups/fire-and-life-safe-education-and-fire-2
Wyndham Garden Link - $99.00 per night:
https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/groups/fire-and-life-safe-education-and-fire
Guests can call the hotel and be connected directly to the onsite reservation team @ 800-624-4109
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Courses, topics, and instructors are subject to change
Accelerant Detection Canine Integration for Fire Investigations – Heather Paul, Paul Gallagher
This class will provide information on the State Farm Arson Dog program and how it began. We will look at the affect it has
had on the community. Maine Specialty Dogs will provide information on how the dogs and handlers are selected as well as the
vigorous training the ADC teams go through. They will also provide information on how the teams are certified. The handlers and
their partners will provide information on daily training, how they bonded with their partners, and provide a demonstration of a
team at work. Several case studies on success stories utilizing ADC teams to bolster the prosecution of arson and arson related
crimes.
Alzheimer’s Awareness for Fire Officials – Alexander Curie
Course description is coming.
Arc Flash Safety for Fire Inspectors, What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You – Martin R. Perrone
NFPA 70E contains six specific safety measures as required by OSHA to be accomplished “within a reasonable period of
time” before a business/building owner can become Arc Flash Compliant. The new final ruling of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269 was
finalized on April 14, 2014 and became law on July 10, 2014. This informative four (4) hour program demonstrates why OSHA
considers ARC FLASH such a huge priority and provides everything Fire Marshals, Inspectors and Rescue Personnel need to know.
This program includes updates from the 2016 and 2017 legislature.
Code Compliance for Fire Rated Ducts and Enclosures – Joseph Hauf
This session engages the audience with actual examples of practical applications while breaking down the barriers that can be
created by the jargon and interplay of competing test standards. Additionally, this session walks the audience through the pitfalls
and rewards inherent in the use of these products in various real world applications by using actual product listing cards from
various products -- as if the audience were participating in the experience of vetting a product for suitability for a certain use or
validating a product submission for technical compliance.
Dealing with the Dangers of Opioids and Opiates – Don Means
Course description is coming.
The Fire Service—Then and Now – Jim Davis
This course will focus on the history of the fire service and the difficult and sometimes deadly lessons learned. A focus will
be on the importance of safety and training with an emphasis on ethics, mentoring, and servant leadership. This is a MUST for
those who are in the fire service. You will walk away with a deep appreciation of the fire service and an ability to help mold and
mentor our upcoming leaders.
High Risk Populations and Multi- Unit Housing – Kelly Randsell
With the challenges of multigenerational homes and changing communities, this session will provide resources on apartment and
multiunit housing fire safety. Educators will get an overview of topics and methods to help people live safety in their homes.
Juvenile Fire Setter Programs, how do they work, and what’s an investigator to do – Sedric Ketchum
Course description is coming.
Life safety, Cancer, and the Health of the Fire Investigator – Keith Tyson
This course will expose the student to health and life safety concerns for fire investigators, including the importance of the
proper use of PPE and medical oversight for firefighters and fire investigators.
Life Safety Evaluation of Large Occupancies – Bruce Britton
This course is designed to assist fire plan examiners, fire inspectors and firefighters working as standby personnel for large
assemblies at indoor and outdoor special events. Individuals will receive an overview of the special event permit process with the
proper procedures for completing a life safety evaluation. Emphasis will be placed on the plans review for the event site, life
safety inspections, standby personnel for fire watch and EMS services. Individuals will understand how to conduct a life safety
evaluation for different types of assemblies and special event.
No matter your job, we all have a role in public education – Kelly Ransdell
This general session will give you tools to reach the public whether in your enforcement role or during an educational session. This
fast and furious walk through free resources will give the attendees a chance to stock their toolkit and leave with the tools to help
people live and work in a safer community.
Safety Smart an Edu-taining Experience - Ginger Sommer, Julie Shaw
Join UL and Disney Worldwide Safety for an edu-taining Safety Smart® experience and find out how you can share experiments
with children in your community. Safety Smart is a global education program designed to improve children’s awareness and
understanding of safety, health and environmental issues, and ultimately impact their behavior.
Social Media 101 102 for Public Safety – Ben Tobias
In this course, Ben will share some social media “do’s” and “don’ts” that he has learned from both experience and with
conversations with other experts in social media. This course will not be a basic course, and it’s aimed for those managers that
already have existing accounts, however the information will be of great use to anyone that plans to start their presence on social
media in the future.
Solar Plan Review and Inspection – International Renewable Energy Council
Solar Permitting Plan Review is an interactive course designed to provide a practical process to consistently review plans. A code
official who is a national expert in solar plan review facilitates as participants learn how to evaluate a plan for compliance, with an
emphasis on identifying the errors most frequently encountered in the plan review and in the field inspection. Each participant is
given a solar plan for learning. After completing this training, the student will be able to evaluate a complete solar permit package
to ensure it is compliant with building, fire and electrical codes relevant to your jurisdiction.
Special Incident Management and Bomb Squad Integration – Jarrett Seal, Albert Marvin
This course will discuss oversight and planning of large scale events as well as integration of specialty teams into the
overall ISC structure by a Special Incident Management Unit leader. There will also be an overview of the importance of having
EOD assets available mitigate explosive threats and emergencies at well attended events. Case studies on Bomb Squad success
stories. There will also be an overview on the importance of EOD integration into tactical teams and a case study on a local incident
that involved a heavy exchange of gunfire between law enforcement and a perpetrator with ill intentions. There incident evolved
from a law enforcement only situation to a SWAT Medic being injured by gunfire and ultimately a large commercial fire scene.
Two Way Radio Enhanced Systems – Lenn Marella
Course description is coming.
Using Carnival Games to Deliver Effective Fire and Life Safety Education – Yvonne Feijoo
At the end of the program participants will be able to design and deliver age appropriate fire and life safety education
using carnival games to aid in the delivery of information.
You Went Viral!…Now What Do You Do? – Ben Tobias
In January 2016, Ben finally achieved every social media manager’s dream…the viral video. A street basketball game between
Gainesville Police Officer Bobby White and neighborhood kids has been viewed over 500 million times and created international
media attention. Ben will detail the successes and lessons learned during the whirlwind days after the video went viral, including
the experience of a surprise visit from NBA superstar Shaquille O’Neal!
To become a member of FFMIA or for more information on these
events go to www.ffmia.org