CALL FOR PAPERS 2023
Submissions for presentations at the 2023 FireShowsWest Conference and Expo are now welcome.
EVENT DATES
September 18-20, 2023
Submissions are no longer being accepted.
FireShowsWest (FSW) is a fire service conference and expo with a target audience in the 10 Western States. FSW is in the process of accepting proposals for class sessions for its 2023 conference program.
TYPES OF CLASS SUBMISSIONS TO BE ACCEPTED
Keynote Session
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All topics open for consideration
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60 min presentation
Hands-On Training (8 hour)
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All hands-on sessions must be self-contained and coordinated by the instructor.
Fire Prevention Classes
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All topics open for consideration
Suppression/Unified Command
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8 hour 4 hour sessions; 90 min sessions
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Strategy and Tactics
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Building Construction
Hazardous Materials Classes
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All topics open for consideration
Wildland Classes
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All topics open for consideration
Leadership Classes
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Leadership / Chief Officer
Health and Wellness Classes
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All topics open for consideration
EMS Classes
CAPCE Accredited courses
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Refresher courses - 16 and 8 hour
SUBMISSION DOCUMENT
Course submissions are limited to one page of text and a second, optional page.
INSTRUCTOR BACKGROUND
Instructor Biography must accompany the submission.
If the course has multiple instructors, a biography for each instructor must accompany the submission.
APPROXIMATE INSTRUCTOR(S) COST
Please include the following as part of the submission:
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Approximate Travel Costs for all instructors
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Audio Visual needs
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Room set up required for the presentation
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Course materials / books that are required for the students
SPEAKER REIMBURSMENTS
FireShowsWest will reimburse instructors for airfare, mileage, parking, and a daily per diem. Hotel accommodations will be provided during the dates of instruction.
Please note: Honorariums are considered only for the keynote speaker.
SUBMISSION REVIEWS
All submissions will be reviewed and evaluated by the FireShowsWest Professional Development Educational Committee.
APPROVALS / NOTIFICATION
Course selections will be recommended by the Educational Committee to the FireShowsWest Conference team by the end of February. Final course selections will accepted/rejected the end of March by FireShowsWest show management.
HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDELINES
All class sessions will be set up to meet CDC & local health requirements for the safety of the instructors and participants.