When: March 14-16, 2008
Where: National Fire Training Academy in Emmitsburg, MD
Arrive Alive and Survive is a must attend, national conference for all public safety personnel. The conference will include best safety practices for the fire service. These best practices will focus on: dealing with acquired structures, emergency vehicle safe driving operations, the fire fighter near miss program and much more!
You may register online, review directions and lodging information, and view the agenda.
Presentations will include:
"We Will Never Forget"
On April 16, 2007, just after 6:00 AM, Prince William County VA fire and rescue units were dispatched to a house fire. Six minutes after arriving on the scene, conditions suddenly changed within the structure and the first call of MAYDAY occurred. The result was the line of duty death of Kyle Wilson. What happened? Battalion Chief Jennie L. Collins and Assistant Chief Brett Bowman, Prince William County, VA will present.
Roadway Scene Awareness: "Code 200 - Medics Down, Firefighters Down."
Texas Paramedic Selena Schmidt will discuss the tragic experience that occurred when she and her entire crew were struck on scene while treating patients on a Texas roadway.
"16 Life Safety Initiatives." Chief Ron Siarnicki will reinforce the National Fallen Firefighters' initiatives.
"Life and Death in the Fast Lane." Washington D.C. Fire Chief Dennis Rubin presents.
Please contact Susan Wheeler-Wilderotter with questions at (202) 962-3369.
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