Register now for the Public Fire Safety Educators' Conference!

By FF/EMT Carolyn Arnold, Barnard Fire Department
PIO, NYSAFC Public Education Committee

Don't wait – register now for the 41st Annual Public Fire Safety Educators' Conference at the New York State Academy of Fire Science in Montour Falls, N.Y., which will be held May 2-4, 2014. This year's theme is "Don't Gamble With Public Safety."

This event draws fire safety educators from all over New York state and beyond! The weekend program includes great lectures, interactive classes, inspiring speakers, and lots of networking opportunities. Whether you are just thinking of starting an education program in your fire department, or are looking for new ideas for your established program, this is the perfect conference for you! Programs and workshops will include:

Friday Pre-Conference Sessions:

"Rail Safety for Emergency Responders (RSER)" with Evan Eisenhandler, NYS Operation Lifesaver
"NYS OFPC and OPWDD Group Home Fire Safety Awareness" with Brian Monacelli, OFPC

Keynote Address:

"Get Off Your Knees: A Story of Faith, Courage, and Determination" with John Robinson

Workshops:

"Age Appropriate Message" with Becki White, Minnesota State Fire Marshal
"NFPA Website and Updates" with Kim O’Malley, NFPA Regional Advisor
"Enough is Enough with Residential Fire Fatalities: The Fastest Growing Trend in Smoke Alarms" with Neal Zipser, Kidde
"Flashover – A 3-D Video Game" with Andre Clifton, Vaughan Fire and Rescue
"NYSAFC 2013 Public Education Award Winner: A Showcase of a Local Education Program" with Bill Johnson, Cobleskill Fire Department
"Fire Prevention for the Hard of Hearing and Deaf" with Steve Yaciuk
"Railway Safety - An Overview" with Evan Eisenhandler, NYS Operation Lifesaver
"NYS Citizen’s Preparedness Corps" with Richard French, NYS OEM
"Child Passenger Safety and the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee" with Mary Montimurro, NYS Governor's Traffic Safety Committee
"Communicating with Your Community" - JD Jenkins, Virginia Fire Marshal Academy

Click here to download a registration form!