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Conference Schedule

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Golf        Eagle Ridge Golf Club, Raleigh, NC

Sponsored by the Raleigh Fire Department, Wake County Firefighters Association, & The North Carolina State Firemen’s Association

6:00 pm – 10:00 pm           Wake County Firefighters Association Meeting – Ballroom A, Raleigh Convention Center

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Golf        Eagle Ridge Golf Club, Raleigh, NC

Sponsored by the Raleigh Fire Department, Wake County Firefighters Association, & The North Carolina State Firemen’s Association

8:30 am – 1:00 pm            
 Conference Registration Desk Open – Lobby Area of Raleigh Convention Center

9:00 am – 3:30 pm            
Pre-conference workshops *Pre-registration Required

·         The Rules of Engagement for Structural Firefighting, Room 303, Raleigh Convention Center

·         10 Step Action Plan for a Safer, More Effective Interior Fire Attack, Room 305B, Raleigh Convention Center

·         The Art of Reading Smoke, Ballroom A, Raleigh Convention Center

·         Totally Involved, Room 301A, Raleigh Convention Center

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm            
North Carolina Fire & Life Safety Education Council Meeting, Room 206, Raleigh Convention Center

3:00 pm – 6:30 pm            
 North Carolina Association of Fire Chief’s Board Meeting, Room 307, Raleigh Convention Center

3:00 pm – 5:30 pm            
NC State Firemen’s Association Board Meeting Session I, Room 201, Raleigh Convention Center

Thursday, August 12, 2010

7:00 am – 8:30 am            
North Carolina Association of Fire Chief’s Breakfast (Reservations requested), Room 402, Raleigh Convention Center

8:00 am – 2:30 pm            
Conference Registration Desk Open– Lobby Area of Raleigh Convention Center

8:30 am – 9:00 am            
Opening Ceremony, Ballroom C, Raleigh Convention Center

9:00 am – 9:45 am            
Morning Keynote Address – Randolph Mantooth, Fire Service/EMS: Then and Now, Ballroom C, Raleigh Convention Center

9:00 am – 10:00 am          
Morning NCIAAI Board Meeting, Room 307, Raleigh Convention Center

10:00 am – 12:30 pm       
NCSFA Business Session, Ballroom C, Raleigh Convention Center

10:30 am – 12:00 pm       
NCIAAI Chapter Meeting, Room 306A, Raleigh Convention

12:00 pm – 1:30 pm           Lunch (On Your Own)

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm            
N.C. Association of Hazmat Responders Annual Meeting, Room 307, Raleigh Convention Center

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm            
 NC County & NC Fire Marshals, Room 302C, Raleigh Convention Center

1:30 pm – 3:30 pm            
NCAFC Business Session, Ballroom C, Raleigh Convention Center

3:30 pm – 4:30 pm            
Memorial Service – NC Fallen Firefighters Foundation – Ballroom A, Raleigh Convention Center

4:30 pm  – 5:30 pm           
 NCAFC Fire Prevention School Advisory Committee Meeting, Room 307, Raleigh Convention Center

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm             
South Atlantic Fire Rescue Expo Grand Opening Reception – Exhibitor Hall,

Lower Level Raleigh Convention Center

Meet Randolph Mantooth in person when he hosts a fundraising autograph session on behalf of the County of Los Angeles Fire Museum’s building fund. EMERGENCY! photos and other show memorabilia will be available for purchase and personalization. Visit Randy’s web site at www.RandolphMantooth.com.

Friday, August 13, 2010

7:00 am – 7:45 am            
 Past President’s Breakfast, Room 402, Raleigh Convention Center

8:00 am – 5:00 pm            
Conference Registration Desk Open– Lobby Area of Raleigh Convention Center

8:00 am – 4:00 pm             Workshops

·         Health & Wellness Advocate (HWA), Room 303, Raleigh Convention Center

9:00 am – 5:00 pm            
South Atlantic Fire Rescue Expo Open - Exhibitor Hall, Lower Level Raleigh Convention Center

Badges Required

Meet Randolph Mantooth in person when he hosts a fundraising autograph session on behalf of the County of Los Angeles Fire Museum’s building fund. EMERGENCY! photos and other show memorabilia will be available for purchase and personalization. Visit Randy’s web site at www.RandolphMantooth.com.

9:00 am – 10:30 am           Workshops

·         911 Live Line Expo, Loading Dock Behind Exhibitor Floor

·         North Carolina Firefighting History, 305A, Raleigh Convention Center

·         Leading The Transition In Volunteer And Combination Fire Departments, Room 302A, Raleigh Convention Center

9:00 am – 12:30 pm           Workshops

·         Emergency Response to Railroad Incidents and Ethanol Considerations, 301B, Raleigh Convention Center

·         "HOT TOPICS" in NC Fire Prevention and Education and Other Good Stuff Your Department Needs to Know …, 306A, Raleigh Convention Center

9:00 am – 4:00 pm             Workshops

·         Improving Fire Departments Response-ability, 301A, Raleigh Convention Center

·         Ladder Company Operations, Room 306C, Raleigh Convention Center

10:30 am – 11:00 am       
 Break – South Atlantic Fire Rescue Expo Hall, Lower Level Raleigh Convention Center

Badges Required

10:00am - 1:00pm             
 Fire Rescue Administrative Professionals Meeting, Meeting Room 302A

11:00 am – 12:30 pm        Workshops

·         911 Live Line Expo, Loading Dock Behind Exhibitor Floor

·         Fire Investigation for the First Responder, 306B, Raleigh Convention Center

·         What Every Fire Officer Should Know About Risk Management and OSHA Compliance, Room 302C, Raleigh Convention Center

·         North Carolina Association of Fire Chief Emergency Response Plan, Room 305A, Raleigh Convention Center

·         Flag Protocols and Standards, 305B, Raleigh Convention Center

11:00 am -

12:30 pm – 2:00 pm          
Lunch (On Your Own)/Time to visit exhibitors in the South Atlantic Fire Rescue Expo

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm            
NCAFC Executive Development Advisory Committee Meeting, Room 307, Raleigh Convention Center

2:30 pm – 4:00 pm             Workshops

·         Can I Build it for Less?, Room 305B, Raleigh Convention Center

·         Go or No Go Situations "Tactical Operations and Considerations on Commercial Structures", Room 302B, Raleigh Convention Center

·         What is Strategic Business Planning for the Fire Service?, 302C, Raleigh Convention Center

·         When Suck It Up Doesn't Work, Room 305A

·         FLSA Panel Discussion, Room 306A, Raleigh Convention Center

2:00 pm – 5:00 pm             Workshops

·          Beyond the Infrared Library, Room 301B, Raleigh Convention Center                                                                                                                

4:00 pm – 6:00 pm             North Carolina Society of Fire Rescue Instructors Meeting, Room 307, Raleigh Convention Center

Saturday, August 14, 2010

7:00 am – 8:30 am             25-Year Breakfast, Room 402, Raleigh Convention Center

7:30 am                                 Register for NCSFA Benefit Motorcycle Ride

8:00 am – 9:30 am             Workshops

·         Honor Guard Training and Commanders Meeting, Room 302C, Raleigh Convention Center

8:00 am – 12:00 pm          
Conference Registration Desk Open– Lobby Area of Raleigh Convention Center

8:00 am – 3:00 pm             Workshops

·         Health & Wellness Advocate (HWA), Room 303, Raleigh Convention Center

8:00 am – 1:00 pm             Election/Voting, Rooms 302 A & B, Raleigh Convention Center

9:00 am – 3:00 pm             South Atlantic Fire Rescue Expo Open - Exhibitor Hall, Lower Level Raleigh Convention Center

Badges Required

10:00 am – 12:30 am        NCSFA Ladies Auxiliary Business Meeting, Room 307, Raleigh Convention Center

10:00 am – 12:00 pm        Hazmat Challenge, McLaurin parking lot between Wilmington & Lenoir Streets (directly across from McDonald’s)

10:00 am – 11:00am         Fire Truck Parade, Parade Route goes down Fayetteville St. and S. Salisbury St.

12:00 pm                              Lunch (On Your Own)

2:00 pm                                 Parade Awards & Mystery Vendor Prize Drawing

6:00 pm                                 Doors open for banquet, Ballroom C, Raleigh Convention Center

6:30 pm – 10:00 pm           Banquet, Ballroom C, Raleigh Convention Center

Sunday, August 15, 2010

8:00 am – 9:30 am             NCSFA Board Meeting Session II, Room 201, Raleigh Convention Center

8:30 am – 9:00 am             Devotional by NC Fallen Firefighters Foundation, Room 205, Raleigh Convention Center