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FREE Training Opportunity - The Drift to Failure: Chief Officer Complacency, Are We Part of the Problem?
The EDIAFC in partnership with the Maryland Fire & Rescue Institute (MFRI), the Maryland State Firemen’s Association (MFSA), and the Maryland Fire Chiefs Association (MFCA) are pleased to announce another great FREE training opportunity.
The Drift to Failure: Chief Officer Complacency, Are We Part of the Problem
Presented by:
Leroy Smith, Fire Chief
Holly Springs Fire Department
Instructor, Burning Edge Leadership
Unlock the potential of Chief Officers and aspiring leaders in shaping a culture of operational excellence. This thought-provoking seminar delves deep into the critical implications of complacency at the leadership level and explores the normalization of deviance, a pressing concern in today’s fire department.
Participants will gain invaluable tools and strategies to combat complacency, steering their departments away from potential pitfalls toward sustained success.
Join us in shaping the future of fire department leadership.
A block of hotel rooms have been reserved at the SpringHill Suites in Prince Frederick. Reservations must be made by November 1, 2023 in order to receive a discounted rate. Reservations can be made by using the link – https://shorturl.at/fqrxW or by calling (443) 968-3000 and using the block code: MDF
Register today at: https://www.mfri.org/register/SEM-140-S001-2024/seminars
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SAVE THE DATE - EDIAFC 2024 Annual Conference - May 10 & 11, 2024
International Association of Fire Chiefs
2024 ANNUAL CONFERNCE
“LEADERSHIP ON THE LINE”
MAY 10-11, 2024
HILTON DOUBLETREE GUEST SUITES
MOUNT LAUREL, NEW JERSEY
PRESENTERS:
FDNY DEPUTY ASSISTANT CHIEF FRANK LEEB
Keynote
UL SENIOR DIRECTOR DANIEL MADRZYKOWSKI
Understanding Fire Dynamics In Structures To Improve Fireground Decision Making
CITY OF HOUSTON FD DISTRICT CHIEFS CYLDE GORDON & MO DAVIS
Aggressive Command: Leads to Successful Outcomes
PANEL: (RET.) NFA SUPERINTENDENT DR. DENIS ONIEAL, PHILADELPHIA FIRE COMMISSIONER ADAM THIEL, PAST IAFC PRESIDENT KEN STUEBING
Organizational Transformation
Please see the attached conference sponsorship letter if you would like to be a sponsor of the EDIAFC 2024 Annual Conference.
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EDIAFC 2022-2023 Officers
On Saturday, May 14, 2022, at the EDIAFC Annual Conference in Rehoboth Beach, the EDIAFC installed the officers for the 2022-2023 year. Congratulations to all of the installed officers.
The following officers were installed for 2022-2023:
President: Chief Paul E. Sullivan, Jr. (Maryland)
First Vice President: Chief Joseph Cunningham (New Jersey)
Second Vice President: Chief Joseph Fahd (New York)
Delaware Director: Chief Stephen “Redman” Maichle
Maryland Director: Chief Gary Krichbaum
New Jersey Director: Chief Christopher Burnett
New York Director: Vacant
Pennsylvania Director: Chief David Nelson
Executive Director: Chief Jon Townley
International Director: Chief James Yates
Immediate Past President: Chief Terry Jester
EVENTS
EDIAFC 20222023 OFFICERS
On Saturday, May 14, 2022, at the EDIAFC Annual Conference in Rehoboth Beach, the EDIAFC installed the officers for the 2022-2023 year. Congratulations to all of the installed officers.
EDIAFC 20222023 OFFICERS
On Saturday, May 14, 2022, at the EDIAFC Annual Conference in Rehoboth Beach, the EDIAFC installed the officers for the 2022-2023 year. Congratulations to all of the installed officers.
EDIAFC 20222023 OFFICERS
On Saturday, May 14, 2022, at the EDIAFC Annual Conference in Rehoboth Beach, the EDIAFC installed the officers for the 2022-2023 year. Congratulations to all of the installed officers.
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