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 2022 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:
- Approximate Travel Costs for all instructors
- Audio Visual needs
- Room set up required for the presentation
- Course materials / books that are required for the students
Speaker Reimbursements
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/Notifications
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.