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"Protecting the Protectors: Your Role in the Fire Service"

Protecting the Protectors: Your Role in the Fire Service

The New Mexico Fire Chiefs Association will host the 12th Annual New Mexico Fire Service Conference September 28 – October 1 in Albuquerque. The conference program is full of dynamic, timely workshops presented by nationally known speakers. There will also be valuable door prizes and an exhibit hall packed with fire service apparatus and equipment. A pre-conference golf tournament will be held on the spectacular UNM Championship Course on Tuesday, September 28th.

Presentation Highlights

Keynote Address: Protecting Your Own
Speaker: Chief Rich Graber, Upper Pine River Fire Protection District, Colorado Chief Graeber, a 34 year fire service veteran, has been a seasonal firefighter, a Fire Academy Supervisor and a Fire Chief. He is a senior advisor with the Far View Group and the principal of NRG Fire Consultants.

Workshop: “Managing the Mayday- The IC’s role”
Speaker: Captain Mike West, South Metro Colorado Fire Rescue Michael West has been a member of the fire service since 1982. Mike has written dozens of articles for fire service publications and websites and has contributed to several books as an author and technical advisor, Mike was awarded the 2006 Colorado Fire Trainer of the Year Award.

Workshop: What the Fire Service Can Learn from Corporate America
Speaker: Todd J. LeDuc, Director, Broward County, Florida Department of Fire and Rescue Overseeing a metro department of 600 personnel, Director LeDuc has more than 20 years in the profession and publishes and lectures frequently on fire rescue leadership topics. He has participated in strategic and master planning, accreditation and department evaluations in a dozen states.

Registration
Full Conference:
$200 (by September 13th)
$250 (September 14th - September 21st)
$300 (after September 21st) on-site only

Golf Tournament
$50 (includes box lunch)

Lodging
Hotel reservations can be made directly with the Embassy Suites Hotel at the special rate of $79 + tax by calling 1-800-EMBASSY (362-2779) and asking for reservations / New Mexico Fire Service Conference Room block. Please be sure to make your reservations prior to the September 10, 2010, cut-off date. After September 10th, rooms will be on rate and availability basis. We encourage you to stay at the Embassy Suites; every room is a complete suite including a bedroom, bath, and a sitting room with a mini bar, fridge, microwave, coffee-maker and sleeper-sofa. Your room/night charge also includes a fully cooked breakfast buffet, and an evening manager’s reception only offered to guests staying at the hotel (see back cover for more detailed information).

Conference Hotel Information

Dining and Entertainment

Complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast served each morning in our lush open-air atrium
Manager’s Reception each evening featuring your favorite beverages and light snacks
Experience casual dining at its best at The Cyprus Grille offering a relaxed atmosphere
24/7 Room Service


Recreational Facilities

Spa Botanica-Full Service Day Spa
Indoor heated pool, whirlpool and sun deck
Well-equipped 24/7 fitness center with leading-edge equipment from Precor®
Game Room


Services

Complimentary USA Today® delivered to your door every weekday morning
Points & Miles® and No Blackout Dates - Only Hilton HHonors®
Complimentary 24/7 Embassy BusinessLink® Business Center featuring secure remote printing and high-speed Internet access
Complimentary Parking



Fire Conference Attendees Brochure


2010 Fire Service Conference Program


2010 Fire Service Conference Exhibitors Information