2020 Virginia Fire + Rescue Conference

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Sessions (18)

Severe Weather and A New Chief..... The not so perfect storm. (Room 1B)

19 Feb 20
8:00 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Strategy and Tactics

Speaker(s): Justin Adams
On September 17, 2019 severe weather threatened Chesterfield County Virginia, resulting in several incident responses from a EF2 Tornado. The torna... More...

The First Five Minutes: The Must Have's for the First Arriving (Room 1D)

19 Feb 20
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Strategy and Tactics

Speaker(s): Jonah Smith
The First Five Minutes on a fireground generally dictate how the remainder of the incident goes. This class will present not only necessary and suc... More...

High-Rise Fires: Implementing an Effective Operational Policy in Your Department. (Room 1C)

19 Feb 20
1:00 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: Strategy and Tactics

Speaker(s): Jarrod Sergi
Creating a proactive high-rise policy is critical for our fire departments. High-rise buildings offer multiple challenges and can tax our resources... More...

Opening Ceremony & Awards 2020 (Ballroom)

19 Feb 20
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Administrative Professionals, Chief Officer, Community Risk Reduction, Company Officer, Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Hands On Training (H.O.T.), Instructor/Training Related Courses, Leadership and Managment, Meetings, Public Safety Technology, Safety and Health, Strategy and Tactics, Volunteer Fire Service

2020 Opening Ceremony and Awards Ceremony More...

All Things Engine: Simplifying Fire Attack (Room 3DE)

20 Feb 20
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Strategy and Tactics

Speaker(s): Jonah Smith
The most basic building block of any fire department is the engine company. This course will thoroughly examine all that is Engine. The class will ... More...

Let's Go! Improving Decision Making on the Fireground (Room 5C)

20 Feb 20
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Strategy and Tactics

Speaker(s): Jack McGovern
Have you ever shown up at a call and felt like you are spinning wheels? On the fireground or the incident scene, time is of the essence- things get... More...

Strategies & Tactics for Highway Operations (Room 4AB)

20 Feb 20
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Strategy and Tactics

Speaker(s): Jack Sullivan CSP, CFPS
Distracted, drowsy, drunk, drugged and disgruntled drivers are striking firefighters and emergency personnel and vehicles at highway incidents with... More...

Fire Protection Systems for Company Operations (Room 3DE)

20 Feb 20
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Strategy and Tactics

Speaker(s): Jarrod Sergi
Ever walked into a fire pump room and wondered what the heck you are looking at? How about the other types of fire protection systems that are out ... More...

First Due with a Clue: Essential Functions of the First Due Engine and Truck (Room 1B)

21 Feb 20
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Strategy and Tactics

Speaker(s): Minh Nguyen ; Tim O'Connor
The first due Engine and Truck set the pace on the fireground. There are a myriad of duties and tasks that need to get completed in short time upon... More...

Maximizing Quint Effectiveness (Room 3A)

21 Feb 20
8:00 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Strategy and Tactics

Speaker(s): John Burruss
Some fire departments see quintuple fire apparatus as an answer to their diminishing budget thinking a “one truck fights all” concept w... More...

Communicating in the Firehouse with Candor and not Chaos (Room 3D)

21 Feb 20
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Strategy and Tactics

Speaker(s): Candice McDonald
There is no room for chaos in effective communication. The art of message delivery is key for being effective for both the fire service officer and... More...

The Art of Reading Smoke - The Next Generation (Room 1D)

21 Feb 20
1:00 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: Strategy and Tactics

Speaker(s): Rob Backer
Today's structure fires are more dangerous than ever before. Lightweight construction, low-mass synthetics, and open space floorplans have crea... More...

The Successful Short Staffed Engine (Room 2B)

21 Feb 20
1:00 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: Strategy and Tactics

Speaker(s): Tim O'Connor
In today’s fire service that is ruled by the almighty dollar, staffing reductions and lack of membership response has created a unique set of... More...

Advanced Hydrant Operations: Getting Greedy With Your Water (Room 1A)

22 Feb 20
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Strategy and Tactics

Speaker(s): Andy Soccodato
Operating as the supply pumper is one of the most important positions on the fire ground. The success of any operation is dependent on the water su... More...

Bundle it ALL! - Deployment and Development of Effective Handlines! (Room 2B)

22 Feb 20
8:00 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Strategy and Tactics

Speaker(s): Michael Carter
Deploying the right hose line, with the appropriate nozzle is imperative for success in the first few minutes of a working structure fire. This cla... More...

A Successful Vent Enter Search and Why Seconds Matter (Room 3DE)

22 Feb 20
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Strategy and Tactics

Speaker(s): Josh Fentress ; Mitchell Riley
2:30 in the morning with multiple victims trapped in a well involved structure is not the time to wonder whose turn it is to pull the line. Having ... More...

Stretching the First Line in Multiple Dwellings (Room 2B)

22 Feb 20
10:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Tracks: Strategy and Tactics

Speaker(s): Joseph Ficarelli
During this presentation, the operations and tactics of engine companies at multiple dwellings will be discussed. Various topics will be covered su... More...

Virginia Beach Shooting Presentation - A Review of the May 31, 2019 Active Shooter Response (Ballroom)

22 Feb 20
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Administrative Professionals, Chief Officer, Community Risk Reduction, Company Officer, Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Hands On Training (H.O.T.), Instructor/Training Related Courses, Leadership and Managment, Meetings, Public Safety Technology, Safety and Health, Strategy and Tactics, Volunteer Fire Service

Speaker(s): (VBFD) Virginia Beach Fire Department Staff ; David Hutcheson
Unfortunately, Virginia Beach has reluctantly become a member of a fraternity of communities whom have experienced a mass shooting. On May 31, 2019... More...