New England Fire/Rescue/EMS Expo 2022

50 Foster Street,Worcester MA 01608

22 June, 2022

Description

New England's Largest Fire/Rescue expo with professional development, hands-on-training, and over 200 fire apparatus & equipment exhibits! Wednesday, June 22, 2022 0800 until Finish Golf & Lunch Networking Event only 10 minutes from the DCU center. Includes 18 holes with a cart, cookout at the turn with a choice of cheeseburger , 2 hot dogs or sausage pepper/onion sandwich, a bag of chips and a bottle of water , and 2 drink tickets for beer or seltzer. Registration at 0800 followed by a shotgun start at 0900. Longest drive is on Hole #1 and closest to the pin is on Hole #12. Leicester Country Club 1430 Main St. Leicester, MA 01524 Tickets are $85 per person and include a round of golf & lunch! Thursday, June 23, 2022 08:30-16:30 H.O.T. Forcible Entry for Line Officers and Firefighters Location: Worcester Fire Department Training Academy 141 Grove Street Presented by: Paul J. De Bartolomeo and Daniel Gordon CT Custom Fire Training LLC. & Flash Fire Industries 08:30-16:30 H.O.T. Machinery Rescue by Take the Door Training Location: Worcester Fire Department Training Academy 141 Grove Street Presented by: Auggie Matt H.O.T. courses include Two day Expo Floor pass and are only $175 per course! Also includes the option to attend the 100th Anniversary & Presidential Celebration at no cost. Just add that ticket upon checkout! Leadership Seminars & ConferenceFirst 100 registrants will receive a special edition anniversary challenge coin! Thursday, June 23, 2022 09:00-12:00 Chief John Salka Fireground Responsibility In this program Chief Salka takes a critical look at the line-of-duty death of a firefighter and the many contributing factors that played a role in the event. Using the report issued by NIOSH after their investigation, each of the factors, events and decisions related to this fire are examined to discover if anything could have been done differently with more positive results. Issues such as SCBA usage, accountability tactics, risk vs reward decision making, survival skills and communications are all discussed and debated to uncover the real cause of the LODD and the possible actions and decisions that can be made in the future to prevent another similar tragedy. This program contains lessons and skills that apply to all ranks and levels including firefighters, company officers and chiefs. 13:00-15:30 Chief John Salka Presenting Five (5) Alarm Leadership As in life, the business world faces change on a daily basis. How a business reacts to change often has a direct impact on whether that business succeeds or fails. Failure is often the product of poor planning. The fireground is where battles are fought, and if we fail it is often with disastrous results. In the business world, if a business fails, it can be disastrous for the leaders; the team; and, most of all, the customers. This program takes the strategy and tactics used by today's fire service leaders and applies them to the business community. What is revealed is how the Incident Management System (IMS), a nationally recognized methodology used at every fire or major disaster, when applied to a business operation, can ensure successful and productive results no matter what obstacles or challenges you may face. Chief John Salka served with the FDNY for over 33 years and last served as the Battalion Commander of B-18 in the Bronx. His FDNY career included assignments in some of the department’s most active units including Rescue-3, Squad-1, and Engine-48. He also worked at the FDNY Fire Academy in several capacities including instructing at the Probationary Firefighters School, the Captains Management Program, and the Battalion Chiefs Command Course. He was a frequent contributor to the FDNY Training Magazine, WNYF, and participated in seminars for the NY Firefighters Burn Center Foundation. Outside the FDNY Chief Salka worked for the NIOSH Firefighter Safety and Survival program and conducts training and educational presentations for fire service, military, and corporate audiences. Chief John Salka served with the FDNY for over 33 years and last served as the Battalion Commander of B-18 in the Bronx. His FDNY career included assignments in some of the department’s most active units including Rescue-3, Squad-1, and Engine-48. He also worked at the FDNY Fire Academy in several capacities including instructing at the Probationary Firefighters School, the Captains Management Program, and the Battalion Chiefs Command Course. He was a frequent contributor to the FDNY Training Magazine, WNYF, and participated in seminars for the NY Firefighters Burn Center Foundation. Outside the FDNY Chief Salka worked for the NIOSH Firefighter Safety and Survival program and conducts training and educational presentations for fire service, military, and corporate audiences. Leadership Seminars Conference Package & Two Day Expo Floor Pass $175 Also includes the option to attend the 100th Anniversary & Presidential Celebration at no cost. Just add that ticket upon checkout! Thursday, June 23, 2022 1600-1700 Memorial Service Annual service of remembrance for all departed members led by Worcester Fire Brigade Pipes and Drums. 1700 NEAFC Annual Meeting Annual business meeting, election of officers, and swearing in ceremony. Casual attire acceptable for attendees. Thursday, June 23, 2022 1900-2200 100th Anniversary Celebration & Presidential Celebration Join us in celebrating 100 years of the association! Appetizers and beverages will be available in the second floor room at the DCU center. Join A Touch of Class DJ’s music for everyone’s pleasure and dance. The evening includes a Casino Night try your skills at winning at various card games and tables. Help us celebrate history and look back at the association over the years. Select the 100th anniversary ticket when checking out. There is no additional cost to attend this celebration with the purchase of a Seminar or H.O.T. class program, however registration is required. Casual attire acceptable for attendees. Free to conference attendees or association members and their guest. Please select this ticket upon checkout for each attendee. Friday, June 24, 2022 08:30-10:00Keynote Speaker Chief John Salka Soaring With Eagles: Bold, Honest and Realistic Leadership If we have learned one thing from recent events, it's the fact that integrity is more important than ever. A leader cannot produce or succeed if he or she is without integrity and a strong belief in core values. Your integrity defines your character. Your character is defined as how you are and how you act when no one is watching! Your core values provide the foundation for your mission and your vision. So many of today's business leaders along with those that will succeed them someday lack foundation. Several will talk about core values, but many have not been shown how to live by those values. In the leadership world, it's hard to soar to great heights with wings that are weak and tarnished. Chief John Salka served with the FDNY for over 33 years and last served as the Battalion Commander of B-18 in the Bronx. His FDNY career included assignments in some of the department’s most active units including Rescue-3, Squad-1, and Engine-48. He also worked at the FDNY Fire Academy in several capacities including instructing at the Probationary Firefighters School, the Captains Management Program, and the Battalion Chiefs Command Course. He was a frequent contributor to the FDNY Training Magazine, WNYF, and participated in seminars for the NY Firefighters Burn Center Foundation.Outside the FDNY Chief Salka worked for the NIOSH Firefighter Safety and Survival program and conducts training and educational presentations for fire service, military, and corporate audiences. Friday, June 24, 2022 Expo Floor is Open! 0900-1700 Take a look at the largest display of the latest and greatest fire apparatus and equipment! Various vendors will be on hand to provide valuable insight and information on many different fire service products including training, apparatus, hand tools, power equipment and more! Purchase exhibit floor ticket at checkout for only $10 per day! Friday, June 24, 2022 IPS invites you to the Worcester Red Sox! For those interested in Going to the Ball Game while tickets last for a limited time special offer. Includes Leadership seminars, keynote speaker, pass to the expo exhibit floor & two tickets the IPS Worcester Red Sox Hospitality tent and baseball game on Friday! While at the game enjoy a ballpark buffet and refreshments courtesy of IPS in their hospitality tent. Event is 21+ only. Choose the WooSox conference package at checkout, while tickets last! IPS WooSox Conference Package, Two day Expo Floor pass, & Two tickets to Game $175 Pick tickets up at IPS Booths on the exhibit floor Friday before 1700. Also includes the option to attend the 100th Anniversary & Presidential Celebration at no cost. Just add that ticket upon checkout! Saturday, June 25, 2022 Expo Floor is Open! 0900-1500 Take a look at the largest display of the latest and greatest fire apparatus and equipment! Various vendors will be on hand to provide valuable insight and information on many different fire service products including training, apparatus, hand tools, power equipment and more! Purchase exhibit floor ticket at checkout for only $10 per day! DCU CENTER, WORCESTER MASSACHUSETTSDIRECTIONSFrom Boston or Points East: Take the MA Turnpike to I-290. Take Exit 20 (East Central Street / MLK Jr. Boulevard) to Major Taylor Boulevard. The DCU Center Arena and Convention Center is located to your left. From Springfield or Points West: Take the MA Turnpike to I-290. Take Exit 20 (East Central Street / MLK Jr. Boulevard) to Major Taylor Boulevard. The DCU Center Arena and Convention Center is located to your left. From Rhode Island or Points South: Take I-295 North or Route 146 North to I-290. Take Exit 20 (East Central Street / MLK Jr. Boulevard) to Major Taylor Boulevard. The DCU Center Arena and Convention Center is located to your left. From New Hampshire or Points North: Take I-93 South, Everett Turnpike, US-3 South, or I-495 South to I-290. Take Exit 20 (East Central Street / MLK Jr. Boulevard) to Major Taylor Boulevard. The DCU Center Arena and Convention Center is located to your left. PARKINGTwo city garages are the Major Taylor Blvd Garage, at 30 Major Taylor Blvd., and the Worcester Common Garage, at 3 Eaton Place. Both garages can have discounted parking for $8.00 . Visit the link below for additional parking options near the DCU Center https://www.dcucenter.com/visitor-information/parking/HOTELS AND LODGINGLodging reservations are the individual responsibility of each attendee. Some, but not all, lodging options are listed below. All hotels are within walking distance of the DCU Center. Reservations for the hotels below open April 15th, 2022. Hilton Garden $139.00 ++ (pay for parking city garage). Reservation by Phone 508-753-5700 Holiday Inn Express $139.00++ (free parking). Reservations by Phone 508-757-0400 AC Marriott $169.00 ++ (pay for parking city garage). Reservation by Phone 774- 420-7555. Homewood Suites by Hilton $179.00 ++ (free parking and hot breakfast). Reservation by Phone 508-753 -5700. Over flow Hotels Both these hotels are together and use the same parking lots. Both blocks open until May 24,2022. Rate 169.00 Hampton Inn $169.00. Reservation by Phone 508-886-9005. Courtyard Marriott $169.00. Reservation by Phone 508-363-0300. You must mention NEAFC Conference for these rates!