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Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs Trade Show,
May 2-3, 2010: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Toronto Congress Centre
650 Dixon Road, Toronto
www.oafcevents.com
Leadership Course for
Volunteer and Composite Departments
Beyond Hoses and Helmets:
Strategies and Tactics of Leading
a Volunteer or Composite Fire Rescue Organization
Friday, April 30 (5:00 – 9:00 pm),
Saturday, May 1 (8:30-5:00) and Sunday, May 2
The OAFC is proud to announce that, in partnership with the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs, we will be offering a "Canadianized" version of the ‘Beyond Hoses and Helmets’ course developed by the Volunteer and Composite Officers Section (VCOS) of the International Association of Fire Chiefs.
Beyond Helmets and Hoses covers a variety of topics that impact the volunteer or combination fire and rescue departments, and will be of value to all officers or potential officers. It has been designed by practicing Chief Fire Officers, and delivers real world expertise through an interactive educational experience. The course will include instruction in the following areas:
• Leadership
• Training
• Recruitment
• Retention
• Marketing
This 12-hour certificate course is part of the Suburban Rural Seminar weekend package at this year’s OAFC Conference, which is being held at the Doubletree Hotel. To reserve your space you must pre-register with the OAFC office. Participants will receive a certificate of completion.
Registration cost includes: A light meal Friday night; breakfast and lunch on Saturday; breakfast and lunch on Sunday; as well as Sunday Keynote speaker, Chief Billy Goldfeder; the Trade Show and the Memorial Service.
Registration is limited to 50 people.
To register first call the OAFC office (1-800-774-6651) or e-mail administration@oafc.on.ca to ensure that there is space available in the course. Then download the 2010 AMES Registration Form from the bottom of this page (click the red icon beside it), check Suburban and Rural Seminar, and then above where you write your name write 'Beyond Hoses and Helmets'. Complete the form and Fax to the OAFC office.
May 1-5, 2010
Doubletree Hotel and Toronto Congress Centre | | For a more complete listing of speaker and event dates, please see the PDF below! | Lessons on Leadership
Major General (retired) Lewis MacKenzie |  | Lewis distils the lessons of 36 years of experience into 10 practical, enduring and easy-to-apply tips that will enhance your leadership style. Leadership is about building trust, forging commitment to a common purpose, and understanding what needs to be done to convince others to follow -- things Mackenzie has done, time and again, under the most difficult of circumstances. MacKenzie captivates and commands attention like few others can. Macleans magazine has called him “the greatest living speaker in Canada.” He doesn’t just talk about leadership; he demonstrates it. | Not Everyone Goes Home!
Deputy Chief Billy Goldfeder
Sponsored by Safetek Emergency Vehicles
|  | Chief Billy Goldfeder will provide an in-depth review of some very recent and timely fire ground events with a strong focus on dwelling fires that ended with tragic results. The program will push Fire Officers into understanding why a disciplined fire department is often a surviving department and why Fire Officers never ever want to be a part of a serious line of duty injury or death. | New Media & the Fire Service
Paul Andrews |  | Is new media terminology such as Facebook, YouTube, blogs, Twitter, LinkedIn part of your vocabulary? Paul Andrews will talk about the new reality of social networks and how you can use them to help with your recruiting and public education campaigns. | How to Communicate so Council Will Listen
Barb & Bill Johnston |  | Barb and Bill Johnston are masters at giving you the tools you need to “solve your people puzzles”. They will help you to discover your communication style and the communication styles of the members of your Council and show you how to adapt and manage your messages to be more effective. | How to Effectively Deliver your Message to Council
Katie Witt
Sponsored by Safetek Emergency Vehicles |  | Your fire department relies on you to be their voice in the Community and to be their voice at Council. This interactive workshop will not only show you how to make more effective presentations to Council but it will also have you practice your new skills. | Trade Show
The OAFC Trade Show is the largest fire and equipment show in Canada! Last year there were over 73 fire vehicles and 200 booths on display indoors at the Toronto Congress Centre. This is where your purchasing committee and mechanics can get on the spot answers to their questions from company experts.The show is being held on Sunday, May 2 and Monday, May 3 from 11:00 am until 5:00 pm each day. All members of the fire service are welcome to attend. Admission is included with any course or program registration. Day passes are available for $20.00. | Firefighting 101: For Municipal and Provincial Politicians
Come and participate in a fire service experience that you will never forget! On Sunday, you slip into bunker gear and experience firsthand the life of a firefighter by participating in a live fire training session. On Monday, there will be seminars on fire department issues, speeches by Provincial Ministers and a visit to the largest fire trade show in Canada.“Let me tell you, it was tough and demanding work. I want to thank Chief Boyes, Chief Beckett, the Fire Chiefs Association and the training staff for that unforgettable experience”. The Honourable Peter Fonseca, Minister of Labour. | Conference Program Details
Further details about all of our conference programs will be posted on the OAFC website at www.oafcevents.com as they become available. | Suburban and Rural Seminar
Saturday, May 1 and Sunday, May 2
This two-day seminar focuses on timely topics of interest to Suburban and Rural Fire Departments. On the Sunday, the participants will join the Pre-Conference Seminar in the morning and trade show in the afternoon. | Hands on Training
The Ontario Association of Fire Training Officers is offering H.O.T. courses on a variety of topics (see registration form). These courses are open to all firefighters. The registration fee for each course includes lunch, breaks and a ticket to the Trade Show. Enrolment for these courses is limited so book early. | The Training Officers Seminar
The Ontario Association of Fire Training Officers are conference partners and encourage all Training Officers to attend.This program runs from Monday to Wednesday, includes all of the key speakers, the Trade show and additional business sessions for the Training Officers. | The Fire Communicators Seminar
The Ontario Fire Communicators Association are conference partners. This one day seminar runs on Monday and includes all of the speakers, the trade show and a Communicators business session. |
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