| 2012 Northwest Fire Conference and Trade show
April 26, 27 & 28, 2012
Over the last two years the PRFC has expanded the annual conference to include some of North America's leading fire service experts to provide training that is normally inaccessible to your fire department. Some of this year's conference highlights include:
Phase 1 & 2 Live fire training provided by Draeger Safety Systems, the Peace River Fire Department, County of Northern Lights and the High Level Fire Department. Training includes flashover simulation, prevention and interior fire attack techniques under controlled conditions.
Commanding the RIT, 10 Common Engine Operations Errors, Forcible Entry, ResQ and Removal of Civilians Training - both theory and hands-on training from the "Nobody Gets Left Behind Training Group from California. This group of highly trained instructors lead very informative and cruical training in areas of firefighting techniques including interior firefighting, hose handling, thermal imaging and reading smoke patterns.
Slave Lake Lessons Learned with Chief Jamie Coutts and Len McCharles.Wildland Interface
Strategies/Tactics from Chief Rich Graeber from the Upper Pine Fire Protection District in Bayfield Colorado. Rich is a leading instructor for Draeger Safety Systems and lectures on many fire service topic including Wildland Urban Interface, Air Management and Fire Service Management.
A-side Recognition with Todd Nixon
Success with Less Fireground Operations with Mike Taylor.
Anyone participating in the Live Fire sessions (Draeger Phase 1 & 2 and Wildland Interface Strategies and Tactics) MUST complete and bring the signed Accident Waiver Release of Liability form and their own bunker gear and SCBA. A copy is located in the Downloads section under Forms and Applications.
Early-bird Registration deadline for PRFC Members is - March 30, 2012 (2012 Member Dues must be paid to qualify)
Registration deadline - April 19, 2012
Registration Desk Information
Confirm your registration and pick up the most up-to-date information from the Conference Registration Desk at the following dates and times.
Peace River Room - Sawridge Inn and Conference Centre
Thursday, April 26, 2012 from 16:00-18:00
Ballroom - Sawridge Inn and Conference Centre
Friday, April 27, 2012 from 15:00-21:00
Registration fee includes:
Entrance into the Trade Show and all sessions
Breakfast and lunch Friday and Saturday
Coffee Breaks
- Day Pass includes entrance into the Trade Show, breakfast, lunch and sessions on Friday Only
Thursday, April 26th
Appreciation Night hosted by WFR. More details to follow.
Friday, April 27th
The BBQ Supper will be held in the Peace River Room!!
TRADESHOW
Sawridge Inn & Conference Centre - Ballroom
Friday, April 27
15:00-21:00
Saturday, April 28
11:00-14:00
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