The deadline has been extended to submit abstracts to be considered for Firehouse Expo 2018 in Nashville, TN. The new deadline is Jan. 15, 2018.
"I encourage you to submit topics that are outside the box," said Firehouse Editor-in-Chief and Conference Director Timothy Sendelbach.
In addition to the traditional fireground operations, leadership and training topics, Sendelbach encourages submissions for hands-on training, fire-based EMS sessions and Wildland Urban Interface topics.
"This deadline extension is focused on achieving our 2018 goal of an expanded hands-on training program and the addition of two specialized tracks focused on fire-based EMS and Wildland-Urban Interface operations," Sendelbach added.
Those interested in hands-on training sessions are encourage to submit four- and eight-hour sessions on topics including live fire, engine and truck operations, specialized rescue and fitness and endurance.
Of particular interest, Sendelbach recommended the following ideas for submissions:
Fire-based EMS topics:
- Alternative Response Models
- Community Paramedicine
- Community Risk Reduction
- Deployment Strategies
- Integrated Response to High-Hazard, Active Shooter Events
- MCI Patient Care and Incident Management
- Recruitment, Training, Leadership and Management
- Tactical Operations for Hostile Events
Wildland-Urban Interface topics:
- Fire Politics
- Fuel Management and Prevention Strategies
- Preparing for the WUI
- Responding to the WUI
- Structural Protection in the WUI
- WUI Tactical Operations
"Firehouse Expo offers instructors the venue to provide a powerful educational message to America's fire service," Sendelbach said.
Sendelbach suggests submitting abstracts for the following tracks:
- Apparatus (emergency driving, operations, specification and maintenance)
- Fire Service Leadership (basic and advanced leadership covering emergency and non-emergency topics)
- Prevention and Investigation
- Professional Development
- Rescue Operations
- Safety, Health and Survival (Includes fitness & nutrition)
- Technology and Communications
- Training and Operations
Click here to submit your abstracts today.
The conference takes place Oct. 16-20, 2018.
