PPE - we all know we need it, by do we really know how to use it? How to care for it? How to store it?

Oh... so many questions and so many options!! Join us to learn how to protect yourself, your co-workers and and your family!

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FULL SYMPOSIUM: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday (half day) - Registration Fee: $595

Registration Includes Networking Reception Sunday Night, Breakfast (Mon/Tues/Wed), Exhibit Hall Grand Reception Monday night, Lunch (Mon/Tues), Professionally bound Resource Manual, and electronic copies of all presentations.

PRE SYMPOSIUM SEMINARS - Sunday

PPE Fundamentals & Program Management ($250) -  This full day, multi session, seminar is perfect for both new PPE program managers and experienced PPE specialists. Topics will include a comprehensive overview of the NFPA process, current (and possible future) NFPA 1851 requirements, how/why to conduct risk assessments and wear trials, how to develop gear specs that meet your departments needs, explanation of third-party verification and testing processes, and more! The seminar will conclude with a Q&A with the subject matter experts.

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Advanced Gear Inspection Hands-on-Training Session ($250) - (Space is limited to 30 participants) This full day seminar, lead by Chief Bruce Varner and Engineer/Paramedic Tim Tomlinson, will be a hands-on seminar on how to thoroughly and properly conduct an inspection of your PPE. Very few firefighters know how to conduct an inspection that is compliant with NFPA 1851 to provide the level of protection their members deserve. Participants will have clean gear available to conduct an inspection under the guidance of Bruce and Tim. Every fire department should have a few members that are properly trained to conduct an inspection. They will also cover other pertinent parts of caring for your PPE. This is a tremendous opportunity and it sells out quickly.

The fees include: Breakfast, lunch, am and pm refreshments each day (no lunch on Wednesday), a welcome reception on Sunday evening, an exhibit reception on Monday evening, and a hard-copy of our Resource Manual..

HOTEL

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SPONSORS/EXHIBITORS

Click on the Sponsor/Exhibit Info tab on the left to learn about sponsorship opportunities. Then you can click and view the 2025 Prospectus to see all the awesome details! Click on the green Sponsor/Exhibitor Registration tab to register!!