Alberta Fire Training Conference 2023
October 19 - 21 | Lethbridge, AB
The Alberta Fire Training Conference welcomes you to our 18th Annual Conference and Trade Show at the Coast Lethbridge Hotel and Conference Centre.
BOOK YOUR ATTENDANCE
Friday Admission
$150
Includes:
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Friday Theory Session and Lunch
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Friday Trade Show Welcome Reception
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does not include HOT Training
Additional Banquet Ticket
$40
Conference Delegates may purchase additional tickets to the Saturday banquet if they wish to bring additional guests.
Friday and Saturday Admission
$350
Includes:
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Friday Theory Session and Lunch
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Friday Trade Show Welcome Reception
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Saturday Trade Show
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Saturday Conference Sessions
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Saturday Breakfast, Lunch and Coffee Breaks
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Saturday Banquet with Keynote Speaker
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does not include HOT Training
Early Bird
Trade Show Booth
$425
ends August 31
Includes:
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one 6' table and one chair
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one vendor member's meals
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Friday Trade Show Welcome Reception
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Saturday Breakfast and Lunch
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Saturday Admission
$200
Includes:
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Saturday Trade Show
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Saturday Conference Sessions
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Saturday Breakfast, Lunch and Coffee Breaks
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Saturday Banquet with Keynote Speaker
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does not include HOT Training
Regular
Trade Show Booth
$525
starts September 1
Includes:
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one 6' table and one chair
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one vendor member's meals
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Friday Trade Show Welcome Reception
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Saturday Breakfast and Lunch
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Thursday and Friday Hands On Training
Sessions include:
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Working in the Fire Flow Path
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Thursday ~ 8:00am to 4:30pm​
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Flashover Simulator Training
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Thursday ~ 8:00am to 4:30pm
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Thursday evening ~ 6:00pm to 10:00pm
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Friday - 8:00am to 4:30pm
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Additional Trade Show
Vendor Ticket
$100
Includes:​
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one vendor member's meals
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Friday Trade Show Welcome Reception
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Saturday Breakfast and Lunch
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Still have questions?
Don't hesitate to contact us!
526 Mayor Magrath Drive South
Lethbridge, AB T1J 3M2
TWO EASY WAYS TO BOOK YOUR ROOM
CALL 1-800-716-6199 AND REFERENCE THE CODES BELOW​
CLICK THE LINKS BELOW TO BOOK ONLINE​
SPEAKERS
John Ceriello
Captain
New York City Fire Department (FDNY)
John began his career in July of 1981 with the Roslyn Highlands Volunteer Company where he later joined the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) in February of 1988. John has worked his way through the ranks including Lieutenant assigned to Special Operations Command, Squad Co. 252, in the Bushwick section of Brooklyn, NY. Upon his promotion to Captain, he took a detail at the FDNY Training Academy where he also operates as a Captain assigned to the Brooklyn Borough. He has been an integral part of the FDNY's Wind Impacted Fire Project and Ventilation Project. He was also on the advisory panel for the Impact of Horizontal and Vertical Ventilation studies.
Sean Gray
Captain
Cobb County Fire & Emergency Services
Sean currently holds the rank of Captain with Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services in Metro Atlanta and has been in the fire service since 1993. He has a bachelor’s degree in Fire Safety Engineering and has attended the Naval Postgraduate School for Homeland Security. He has been a member of multiple technical panels involving fire safety research and is an appointed member of the UL Fire Safety Research Institute Advisory Board. Sean is a NFPA committee member for Fire Hose, Fire Service Training, Fundamentals of Fire Control Within a Structure Utilizing Fire Dynamics, Facilities for Fire Training and Associated Props and Fire Service Health and Safety. He has co-authored a Fire Engineering Book and DVD titled - The Evolving Fire Ground. He has also been published in multiple Fire Service magazines, was a FDIC H.O.T. Lead instructor, runs the website StopBelievingStartKnowing.com, and delivers evidence-based tactics training courses across the U.S.
Derek Alkonis
Research Program Manager
UL's Fire Safety Research Institute
Derek manages the implementation of organizational initiatives related to firefighter health and safety and spearhead FSRI’s efforts in addressing wildland urban interface, a priority expansion area for our research. Prior to joining FSRI, Derek served 31years with the Los Angeles County Fire Department, most recently as Assistant Fire Chief in charge of the Air and Wildland Fire Division. During his tenure with LA County, he helped establish the department as a leader in fire ground safety and fire service wellness-fitness. As a firm proponent of training, he has developed and implemented innovative programs supporting fire ground tactics, survival, and fire fighter health. He is a member of the IAFF/IAFC Fire Service Joint Labor Management Wellness-Fitness Initiative Technical Committee and holds a bachelor's degree in biology from the University of California San Diego.
HOT TRAINING SCHEDULE
THURSDAY OCTOBER 19
FRIDAY OCTOBER 20
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
THURSDAY OCTOBER 19
8:00am 4:30pm
Working in the Fire Flow Path
John Ceriello and Sean Gray
8:00am
4:30pm
Flashover Simulator Training
Instructors TBD
12:00pm
1:00pm
Lunch
provided with training registration
6:00pm
10:00pm
Flashover Simulator Training
Instructors TBD
FRIDAY OCTOBER 20
8:00am 4:30pm
Flashover Simulator Training
Instructors TBD
8:00am
4:30pm
Research Based Engine and Truck Tactics
John Ceriello and Sean Gray
12:00pm
1:00pm
Lunch
provided with training registration
4:30pm
9:00pm
Trade Show
Welcome Reception
SATURDAY OCTOBER 21
7:00am
8:30am
Breakfast
Keynote
Phil Rowe, Assistant Fire Commissioner
7:30am
2:00pm
Trade Show
8:30am
9:15am
Incorporating FSRI Research into your Fire Ground
Derek Alkonis, John Ceriello
and Sean Gray
8:30am
9:15am
Hazmat Considerations at Fire Scenes
Brent Bakke
9:15am
10:00am
Incorporating FSRI Research into your Fire Ground
Derek Alkonis, John Ceriello
and Sean Gray
9:15am
10:00am
Hazmat Considerations at Fire Scenes
Brent Bakke
10:00am
10:30am
Coffee Break / Trade Show
10:30am
11:15am
Incorporating FSRI Research into your Fire Ground
Derek Alkonis, John Ceriello
and John Ceriello
10:30am
11:15am
Hazmat Considerations at Fire Scenes
Brent Bakke
11:15am
12:00pm
Incorporating FSRI Research into your Fire Ground
Derek Alkonis, John Ceriello
and Sean Gray
11:15am
12:00pm
Hazmat Considerations at Fire Scenes
Brent Bakke
12:00pm
1:30pm
Lunch / Trade Show
1:30pm
2:15pm
Human Factors:
Crew Resource Management
Ryan Grajczyk
1:30pm
2:15pm
Autism Awareness Training For Emergency Services
Shelly Boychuk
2:15pm
3:00pm
Human Factors:
Crew Resource Management
Ryan Grajczyk
2:15pm
3:00pm
Autism Awareness Training For Emergency Services
Shelly Boychuk
3:00pm
3:15pm
Coffee Break
3:15am
4:00pm
Human Factors;
Crew Resource Management
Ryan Grajczyk
3:15am
4:00pm
Autism Awareness Training For Emergency Services
Shelly Boychuk
4:00pm
5:00pm
Human Factors;
Crew Resource Management
Ryan Grajczyk
4:00pm
5:00pm
Rattlesnake Awareness
Sheri Monk
5:00pm
6:00pm
6:30pm
8:30pm
Cocktails
Banquet
Keynote
Derek Alkonis, John Ceriello, and Sean Gray
TRADESHOW
LOCATION
SHOW DATES AND TIMES
SETUP HOURS
TEARDOWN HOURS
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EARLY BIRD BOOTH PRICE
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REGULAR BOOTH PRICE
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Coast Hotel & Convention Centre
526 Mayor Magrath Drive South
Lethbridge, AB T1J 3M2
Direct: (403) 327-5701
Reservations: (800) 716-6199
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Friday October 20
4:30pm to 9:00pm
Saturday October 21
7:30am to 2:00pm
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Friday October 20
10:00am to 4:00pm
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Saturday October 21
2:00pm to 4:00pm
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$425/booth ~ expires August 31
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$525/booth ~ starting September 1
Tradeshow Information has been emailed to past vendor participants.
If you haven't received any information or have more questions, please call or email Nathan or Cody at the contact information below.
Sponsorships Opportunities
We are excited to announce the 18th Annual Alberta Fire Training Conference.
We are looking for support to assist in making our conference a success!
There are 5 levels of sponsorships available.
FIRST ALARM
$100-$300 which will have you identified as a sponsor in the conference program, as well as being featured on the PowerPoint.
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TWO ALARM
$301-$600 which will have you identified in the conference program, featured in medium font on the power point, and have promotional literature (if provided) included in delegates’ welcome bag.
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THREE ALARM
$601-$999 which will have you identified in the conference program, featured in medium font on the power point, have their link/logo on our website, have promotional literature (If provided) included in delegates’ welcome bag and be announced as a sponsor at coffee breaks.
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FOUR ALARM
$1,000–$2,000 which will have you identified in the conference program, featured in large font on the power point, have their link/logo on our website, have promotional literature (if provided) included in delegates’ welcome bag, and be announced as a sponsor at coffee breaks.
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FIVE ALARM
$2,001< greater which will have you identified in the conference program, featured in extra-large font on the power point, have their link/logo on our website, receive sponsorship recognition at the lunch/banquet and of Guest Speaker, have promotional literature (if provided) included in delegates’ welcome bag, and have their banner displayed at the lunch/banquet (if a banner is provided).
Silent Auction Donations
As always, we are looking for donations for our 2023 Silent Auction. We are looking for items such as gift cards/vouchers, trips/getaway packages, household/vehicle items, gift baskets, etc. (preferably fire service related).
You may also want to consider a donation to the swag bags. We are making 250 bags which will have a variety of items. These items may include firefighter knives, coupons, pens, note pads, key chains, styluses, etc.
Whether you choose to become a sponsor, a silent auction donor, or a swag bag donor, you and your company have chosen to support a worthy cause. By providing opportunities like these to firefighters in our region, they can go back to their communities with a wealth of knowledge, and hands on training to help reduce loss of life, injuries, and property loss/damage.
All donations are greatly appreciated. Please contact Jennifer McMaster to discuss pick up/drop off your donation:
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jennifer.mcmaster@vulcancounty.ab.ca
(403) 485-3122
Contact Us
Conference Registration
Dustin Vossler
403-502-1834
dustin.vossler@cypress.ab.ca
Sponsorship
Jennifer McMaster
403-485-3122
jennifer.mcmaster@vulcancounty.ab.ca
President
Booth Contacts
2023 Alarm Sponsors
5th Alarm
4th Alarm
3rd Alarm
2nd Alarm
1st Alarm
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