Summary: Every fire department in this country deals with the issue of manpower limitations on the fire ground. More hands are always needed when first arriving on scene to a structure fire – sadly, the number of working hands available on arrival are limited and the functions or tasks that are required to be done are not always able to be completed. Every firefighter needs to be a Tactical Firefighter so that they can perform effectively and efficiently on the fire ground so that the fireground priorities of life safety, incident stabilization and property conservation can be accomplished with limited numbers of working hands.
This class will explore three different key areas that each firefighter needs to be proficient at so that upon arrival at a structure fire, they can tactically be effective and efficient. Each student will rotate through three skill stations:
1. Tactical Search (TIC’s provided/sponsored by Bullard)
a. TIC assisted search
b. Where to begin the search based upon fire conditions and time of day
c. 2-person tactical search
2. Tactical Hose (Elkhart will provide the nozzles)
a. Advancing the hose from truck to door
b. Tactical search off the handline
c. Leader Line stretches (2 ½” supply to 1 ¾” hand lines)
3. Tactical Rescue
a. Vent, Enter, Search
b. Tactical drags
c. Floor to sill lifts
4. Ladders for Life
a. Occupant rescues
b. 1 FF throws
c. Scoop throws
Introduction To Heavy Rescue
– By Chris Boulay
Saturday 13:00 – 16:30
Sunday 8:00 – 11:30
This class will introduce firefighters to the physics involved in Heavy Rescue and the 5 Step Process for Heavy Rescue. Firefighters will learn the principles of identifying the load, stabilizing large vehicles to “Stop the Crush”, lowering the smaller vehicle, lift the larger vehicle and separating the vehicles to perform extrication of entrapped victims.
The firefighters will be instructed in the use of equipment designed for Heavy Rescue. Some of the equipment that will be covered will include struts, airbags, chains, jacks, come-alongs, winches, pickets and grip hoists. The firefighters will also learn how to prevent unwanted lateral movement of the load when lifting using this equipment.
Firefighters will then put these skills to use in 3 common scenarios that any department may face. These scenarios will include a vehicle that has been driven into a building, a victim pinned under a vehicle or large load, and an underride (a smaller vehicle is pinned underneath a large vehicle).
*Note: Students will require bunker gear, eye protection and extrication/working gloves.
HANDS-ON SESSIONS
Bringing people and experience together
Street Smart Aerial Operations
– By Blake Price
Saturday 13:00 – 16:30
Sunday 8:00 – 11:30
Street Smart Aerial Operations delivers a practical, fireground-proven approach to maximizing the capability of your aerial apparatus in both routine and high-risk scenarios. Designed for firefighters and officers who want tactical clarity—not textbook theory—this program focuses on fast, efficient, and repeatable aerial operations that hold up under the pressure of real incidents.
Participants learn how to rapidly assess buildings, select dominant positions, and deploy aerial ladders or platforms with precision. The class blends the realities of Atlantic Canada response models—limited staffing, complex residential layouts, variable weather, and aging structures—with universal best practices taken from metropolitan, suburban, and rural environments.
Students will work through placement strategies for rescue, ventilation, roof access, and elevated fire attack while also examining multi-victim ladder tactics and common operational pitfalls. Hands-on components emphasize safe, confident movement at the tip, improved victim handling, and performance under stress.
This course gives firefighters the street-smart aerial fundamentals needed to operate more effectively on the modern fireground—regardless of apparatus type, staffing level, or district complexity.
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Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Response
– By Dustin Miedema
Sunday 8:00 – 14:30
Incidents involving electric and hybrid vehicles are on the rise, as the use of technology continues to evolve. This course is designed to prepare students for taking correct actions and avoiding hazards and common mistakes while handling the unique hazards present at these incidents. Using various teaching stations, students will rotate through access and patient care, vehicle rescue assignments, extrication challenges, high-voltage components, and fire suppression tactics.
This exciting Program will be delivered by Returning FDIC International Extrication Instructor Dustin Miedema  (Defosse Extrication & ESA) who brings the latest techniques and best practices.
8:30-9:30
Keynote | True Values of a Firefighter – Ray McCormack
What makes firefighters special is a combination of values that keep us on mission in a changing world. Ray will examine three topics Training, Culture and Mentoring and how they shape us all and how courage, determination and pride are needed to excel at this job. Let’s look at where we were and where we are going and how our values provide a high level of job satisfaction and public confidence.
SATURDAY AFTERNOON CLASSES
13:00 – 14:30 and 15:00 – 16:30
12 Tips for the RIT Officer
– Jeff Clayton
This presentation is designed to create discussion regarding RIT programs from the initial guidelines to the post-incident critique. I will share tips and lessons learned through my last 15 years as a RIT instructor and RIT officer. Throughout the interactive presentation, questions will be asked of the audience to create engagement and spur discussion.
We will start by discussing what a fireground mayday really is- a high risk, low frequency event. We then overview the need for effective and safe guidelines and policies regarding RIT training, dispatch and operations.
Initial training versus ongoing training and their differences will be discussed, along with the importance of building solid skills before moving onto more rigorous training. Realistic training tips and the creation of “training scars” is covered.
We will discuss the mental rigours of RIT training and how to avoid placing students in training situations they are not mentally ready for. For those that are ready, we will discuss when and how to effectively coach a student during stressful training events with positive reinforcement and encouragement.
Fireground actions and tips for operating within an incident action plan as an assigned RIT are discussed, along with the basics of crew management and assignments. Tips for reading a building and predicting an event are incorporated into the presentation along with tips for safely and effectively responding to a fireground mayday.
Finally, we will discuss the importance of an after-action review of the mayday event. Additionally, we will briefly overview the mental toll these events can have on firefighters.
Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Response (3 ½ Hrs)
– Dustin Miedema
13:00 – 16:30
(Classroom Portion required for HOT Session)
Incidents involving electric and hybrid vehicles are on the rise, as the use of technology continues to evolve. This course is designed to prepare students for taking correct actions and avoiding hazards and common mistakes while handling the unique hazards present at these incidents. Using various teaching stations, students will rotate through access and patient care, vehicle rescue assignments, extrication challenges, high-voltage components, and fire suppression tactics.
We will also be updating all attendees on the recent NFPA Burn tests that the ESA conducted for the NFPA.
Enhancing Firefighter Preparedness Through Immersive Training
– Mike Novak & Dr. Gertrude Mandeville
As the complexity of fireground operations and emergency responses continues to evolve, so must the way we train.
“Enhancing Firefighter Preparedness Through Immersive Training” is an innovative course designed to introduce fire service professionals to the powerful capabilities of immersive technologies—such as virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and simulation-based learning.
This course explores how immersive training replicates highrisk, low-frequency incidents in safe, repeatable environments, allowing firefighters to build confidence, improve decision-making, and develop muscle memory without the physical risks of live training.
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13:00 – 14:30 and 15:00 – 16:30
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Through real-world case studies, scenario demonstrations, and discussion, attendees will learn how to integrate immersive tools into existing training programs, evaluate available technologies, overcome common barriers, and pursue funding opportunities to implement this transformative approach.
Whether you’re a training officer, command staff, or frontline firefighter, this course equips you with the knowledge to modernize your department’s preparedness strategy— maximizing readiness while minimizing risk.
Fire Department Morale - Who’s Responsibility Is It?
– Wayne Jasper
With today’s ever increasing budget issues, retention and recruitment issues, maintaining a high level of morale within your department can be a struggle.
We will look at ways to not only maintain morale but increase it from all levels – Firefighter to Chief. Will try to provide a greater understanding of the importance of morale within the department. There will always be highs and lows but knowing the key to keeping morale strong can improve the calibre of any department.
Who is ultimately responsible and what can you do as an individual to meet the changing demands. We delve into understanding how a strong teamwork environment within a department can strengthen morale at all levels.
Ultimately, a high level of morale can become the key in recruitment and retention. What does your department look like from the outside to those that might have an interest in joining it. Are those within the department seeing great camaraderie or experiencing friction. There are several key points we will look at brought forward from a number of situations that can be important when determining the future of any department.
Following the presentation, I will open discussion on the topic up to the floor as time permits.
Introduction to Tactical Thermal Imaging
– Andrew Starnes
This session provides a practical overview of thermal imaging camera (TIC) use for fire service personnel. Participants will learn:
• Understanding Heat Transfer from Three Perspectives: The Victim, Their Property, and The Firefighter
• Understanding the the rule of twos: Two types of thermography, two types of thermal imaging cameras, and two ways they can be operated.
• Basic TIC operation and common features
• How to effectively use TICs on the fireground: end user information (powering the device, maintenance, carrying techniques), proper scanning techniques, and proper interpretation
• Key pitfalls and mistakes to avoid: Eliminating the issue of white-out, understanding the device is not meant to measure temperature accurately, and is not designed to detect gases.
• Real-world examples and scenarios: Examples of size-up, fire attack, search, and other uses are used throughout the presentation.
• Time for Q&A/discussion
Managing Risk on the Fireground for Call, Volunteer and Combination Departments
– Joe Nedder
The purpose of this class is quite simple, to educate our members that risk management is critical to our safety and survival. This class will explore risk management from its basic concepts to a 4 Step Risk Management Model. Each step will be looked at through the eyes of the Volunteer Service. Why? Because we are different and need to understand and accept it! Each step will be explored as to what it means, and how we can utilize it. For example, in Hazard Control we will discuss are your personnel are protected. Most think this means PPE, however in risk management it would also include are the correct size hose lines being deployed, has the flow path been identified and do we understand what “flow path” really means? A more difficult question that needs to be asked is, are the crew members capable of what you are assigning them, or do we need to manage the risk by transferring the assignment to a more capable crew. In addition to presenting these risk management models and tools we will explore how we can better manage the risks that we take. This will begin by discussing the fact that we are at risk and need to do all we can to minimize it while still being outstanding firefighters. Cultural changes will be looked at and suggestions made. There are specific actions that can be taken by all that will in fact help to manage and minimize risk. These include department training at all levels, The Rapid Intervention Team, and the Incident Safety Officer. We will look at each of these subjects, why they are critical to our safety and survival, what the issues are as it pertains to each subject and thoughts and ideas on how to overcome the issues and obstacles. Managing risk in the volunteer fire service is not only words and a thought process, but also learning an on-going specific actions that all must participate in so that we all do truly go home.
SATURDAY AFTERNOON CLASSES
13:00 – 14:30 and 15:00 – 16:30
The Reality After the Call: Normal Stress Reactions, Critical Incidents, and Resilience Resources for Firefighters – Dave Regimbald
Firefighters are trained to perform under extreme stress, but many members are never taught what to expect during and after their first critical incident. This presentation normalizes common stress reactions and explains why these responses are not weakness, but predictable survival mechanisms. The session also explores how fire service culture can unintentionally discourage early support-seeking, and why delayed coping often increases long-term impacts. Participants leave with practical ways to recognize normal recovery versus warning signs, and simple check-in language that supports crew members with dignity and without judgment. The class closes with a clear overview of referral pathways and resources, including peer supports, CISM/ EAP options, and crisis supports such as Canada’s 988.
Rules of Air Management: Air Awareness, Tactical Discipline, and Fireground Survival
– David Candy
Running out of air is a major contributor to firefighter injuries and LODDs. ROAM provides a proactive system that ensures firefighters exit the hazard zone before their low-air alarm activates. This session covers physiological, environmental, and tactical factors that influence air consumption, along with methods for calculating working time and coordinating air management across teams. We will cover origins, purpose, and life-safety principles behind the Rules of Air Management (ROAM). Identify how air consumption is affected by workload, stress, PPE, SCBA limitations, and fireground conditions. You will learn how to calculate turn-around benchmarks and exit triggers using ROAM principles as well as, apply strategic air monitoring to tactical decisions including entry, search, interior movement, and withdrawal. You will learn to also recognize the consequences of air depletion, emergency breathing techniques, and MAYDAY and integrate ROAM into SOPs, incident command operations, and company-level training.
Engine Company Errors: The Dirty Dozen – Ray McCormack
This class examines the twelve most common tactical errors made by engine companies on the fireground. These errors have led to firefighter injuries and deaths. Learn how to recognize and avoid making these errors.
Residential Fire Rescue (3 ½ Hrs)
– Mark van der Feyst
13:00 – 16:30
(Classroom Portion required for HOT Session) (3 ½ Hrs)
Every fire department in this country deals with the issue of manpower limitations on the fire ground. More hands are always needed when first arriving on scene to a structure fire – sadly, the number of working hands available on arrival are limited and the functions or tasks that are required to be done are not always able to be completed. Every firefighter needs to be a Tactical Firefighter so that they can perform effectively and efficiently on the fire ground so that the fireground priorities of life safety, incident stabilization and property conservation can be accomplished with limited numbers of working hands.
This class will explore three different key areas that each firefighter needs to be proficient at so that upon arrival at a structure fire, they can tactically be effective and efficient
WELCOME
TO FDIC ATLANTIC 2026
Dear Delegates,
On behalf of the Organizing Committee, it is my great pleasure to welcome you to FDIC Atlantic 2026. We are honored to have you join us for this year’s gathering of fire service professionals, industry leaders, and innovators from across Atlantic Canada and beyond.
For decades, FDIC Atlantic has stood as a cornerstone of professional development and collaborative learning for Atlantic fire services, usually seeing representatives attend from all four provinces. Let’s celebrate our shared dedication to safety, leadership, and continuous learning — values that define our profession and strengthen every community we serve.
Throughout the conference, you’ll have the opportunity to:
• Participate in training sessions and Hot Sessions led by regional and internationally respected instructors in the fire service
• Discover the latest tools, technologies, and apparatus showcased by numerous manufacturers and suppliers
• Exchange knowledge and experiences with peers who share your passion for excellence, service, and innovation
Whether you are a firefighter, officer, instructor, or chief, FDIC Atlantic 2026 is your opportunity to learn, connect, and grow. Together, we will continue to advance the skill, safety, and strength of the fire service across the Atlantic region. Thank you for attending, for what you do every day, and for being part of the FDIC Atlantic family.
East Coast Music Award winner, National Independent Music Award winner, and multi country music nominee, Kevin Davison, a Nashville recording country artist from Nova Scotia. His powerful song “When Those Sirens Are Gone,” a tribute to first responders and their unseen struggles, has reached close to 5 million views worldwide.
Stephen Fenner President, FDIC Atlantic
SUNDAY MORNING CLASSES
8:00 – 9:30 and 10:00 – 11:30
Fire Investigation, An Introduction for Suppression Staff
– Jeff Clayton
This presentation will provide a general overview of why and how an investigation into origin and cause is completed. It will also provide guidance and information for fire suppression staff that work alongside municipal or provincial fire investigators.
Much of the information provided will be validated with actual investigation files that have been closed by the presenter and will provide photographs to guide applicable discussion around related topics.
An overview of the NFPA documents (1033, 921 and 1321) that guide fire investigators will be provided along with the importance of understanding applicable provincial legislation that allows for an investigation to be completed.
The presentation discusses the importance of NFPA 921 as a guiding document and the industry standard of using the scientific method to determine origin, cause and circumstance of a fire.
We will discuss subrogation and audience members will understand the investigation process from the viewpoint of the insurance industry.
Fire effect and fire pattern recognition and determining the area of origin will be discussed for the purpose of educating the audience on preservation of data.
Advice for suppression staff regarding overhaul of the fire scene and the importance of preservation of fire effects, fire patterns and other items of evidentiary value will be provided.
Contents of firefighter witness statements will be discussed, and audience members will understand how these documents fit into the collection of data and the development of an origin and cause hypothesis.
The presentation will also provide guidance and advice for chief officers that manage staff serving a dual role of suppression firefighter and fire investigator. The presentation will place emphasis on the importance of shifting your mindset from the action-oriented fire scene to the slow and methodical fire investigation.
Immersive Technology Strategies for the Modern Fire Service Instructor
– Mike Novak & Dr. Gertrude Mandeville
As fireground operations grow more complex and less forgiving, fire service instructors must find safer, more effective ways to prepare firefighters for high-risk, low-frequency events. Immersive training technologies—including virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and simulation-based learning—offer instructors a powerful tool to enhance decision-making, situational awareness, and operational readiness without the risks associated with livefire training.
This FDIC Atlantic session is designed specifically for fire service instructors, training officers, and company-level leaders responsible for developing and delivering effective training. Participants will be introduced to practical, instructor-driven applications of immersive technology and shown how these tools can be integrated into existing training programs—not as a replacement for hands-on training, but as a force multiplier that supports it.
Through real-world fire service examples, scenario demonstrations, and facilitated discussion, attendees will explore which fireground skills and incident types are best suited for immersive training. The session will also address instructor considerations such as scenario setup, student management, after-action reviews, and maintaining operational realism. Common implementation challenges—including cost, staffing, and organizational buy-in—will be discussed, along with strategies to overcome them.
Attendees will leave with actionable ideas and a clear framework for incorporating immersive technology into their training programs to improve readiness while minimizing risk.
SUNDAY MORNING CLASSES
8:00 – 9:30 and 10:00 – 11:30
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Modern Fire Dynamics: Understanding Today’s Fires in Today’s Buildings
– David Candy
This presentation blends scientific principles—heat release rates, ventilation-limited fires, and flow path formation—with practical, street-level application. Students learn to interpret smoke, anticipate rapid fire events, and understand how tactical choices such as door control, timing of water application, and ventilation sequencing influence outcomes. Case studies from UL FSRI, NIST, and real incidents reinforce these lessons. We will cover how modern construction and synthetic fuels impact fire development. You will be able to Identify smoke indicators related to modern fire behavior, describe how ventilation alters fire growth and flow paths, analyze fire dynamic data to support tactical decisions, recognize structural risks involving lightweight construction and adapt traditional tactics for modern fire conditions, including cooling from the doorway and flow path control.
Trauma Under Fire
– Dave Regimbald
This presentation provides firefighters with a simple trauma prioritization model adapted from TCCC principles and commonly used in high-stress environments. The focus is on early sequencing, hemorrhage control considerations, and crew communication under pressure. Designed to complement handson training, the session strengthens confidence and decisionmaking in the first critical minutes of trauma care.
By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:
1. Describe a practical trauma prioritization model adapted from TCCC concepts for fire/rescue operations.
2. Apply a structured approach to early trauma sequencing in dynamic environments.
3. Identify key hemorrhage control considerations in the first critical minutes of care.
4. Explain the importance of reassessment and team communication under pressure.
5. Describe how stress impacts performance and how structure reduces error.
Following the presentation, I will open discussion on the topic up to the floor as time permits.
The Three C’s of Suppression – Ray McCormack
This class examines three components of a successful fire attack. Your stream must provide Coverage, Cooling and Contraction. The quicker and the more thoroughly it occurs the faster we have a knockdown of the fire. This class will examine stream shapes, water mapping, and room geometry as they relate to suppression. You have the nozzle and using it correctly along with a knowledge of effective application techniques will give you faster and more complete extinguishments. We will discuss the approach to the fire area along with busting some nozzle myths. Join Ray and put the three C’s on your side.
Thermal Imaging TIPS for Success (3 ½ Hrs)
– Andrew Starnes
8:00 – 11:30
An in-depth session covering advanced TIC skills and tactics for the fire service. Understanding Heat Transfer from Three Perspectives: The Victim, Their Property, and The Firefighter
• Understanding the the rule of twos: Two types of thermography, two types of thermal imaging cameras, and two ways they can be operated.
• Basic TIC operation and common features
• How to effectively use TICs on the fireground: end user information (powering the device, maintenance, carrying techniques), proper scanning techniques, and proper interpretation
• Key pitfalls and mistakes to avoid: Eliminating the issue of white-out, understanding the device is not meant to measure temperature accurately, and is not designed to detect gases.
• Real-world examples and scenarios: Examples of size-up, fire attack, search, and other uses are used throughout the presentation. Examples of size-up, fire attack, and search are discussed with video demonstrations to better illustrate the concepts and objectives.
• Time for Q&A/discussion.
SUNDAY MORNING CLASSES
8:00 – 9:30 and 10:00 – 11:30
Training “1st Due” Volunteer Company Officers to better understand their Roles, Responsibilities, and what knowledge they need to possess to do their safely and effectively.
– Joe Nedder
The focus of this class is on 1st Due Volunteer Company Officers and the basic training that they need to have to be effective on the fire ground. Our Officers need this training in order to step up and do their job, and yet so many do not understand what their job really is, and have not really been given the training to succeed. They are suppose to be the leadership and management of a department and yet, training programs today seem to think one size fits all, regardless if you are a Volunteer on a small department or a Career firefighter on a busy department. People and organizations are afraid to offend us by saying we are different. In fact they profess that all firefighters are the same and should have the same training. Well, note to self, we are different! You cannot compare the needs of an average VFD to those of a large urban department. This is fact and reality! One size fits all training fails us!
This class provides insite and a basic for general knowledge that will help to bring awareness of what basic officer training must include. To assist in this I will present what I call my 10 Foundation Stones of Knowledge.
This class has made a difference to many volunteer officers that I have trained and worked with.
It will cover what we need to know, why we need to know it and how to gain knowledge. This class is intended to inspire those who attend to become the very best they can be! The volunteer fire service represents the vast majority of firefighters. It is time that classes are delivered that directly address their needs without them having to take what is offered and adapt it.
Using AI in the Fire Service – Exploring the Benefits
– Wayne Jasper
Synopsis: AI is about reducing risk, saving time, and helping firefighters go home safe — not replacing boots on the ground. We will look at a brief intro into what AI is and how it works and how you can use it to gain the benefits it can provide the fire service.
Some of the sections we will explore the benefits are:
• Safer Operations.
• Better Size-Up & Situational Awareness
• Faster, Smarter Responses
• More Realistic Training
• Less Time on Paperwork
• More Reliable Apparatus & Equipment.
• Improved Crew Health & Fatigue Management
• Stronger Fireground Communication.
Its all about Support — Not Replacement
• AI does not replace firefighter judgment, experience, or teamwork.
• It’s another tool — like TICs, CAD, or GPS — to help you do the job safer and smarter.
Following the presentation, I will open discussion on the topic up to the floor as time permits.
What You Didn’t Know About Fire Hydrants!
– Don Antle
All hydrants sold and used in Canada are compression style Dry Barrell Hydrants.
The objective of this training is to educate firefighters to take the lessons learned back to their respective fire departments and implement internal operating procedures to use the fire hydrants in there jurisdictions more efficiently and with a safe manner, to ensure both firefighter and hydrant are good to go for the next call!
A training hydrant will be used in class so participants can see and understand how a fire hydrant works and how we can break them during an incident, be it training drills or the real thing!
This training will help the firefighter to operate the hydrant in a manner recommended by manufacturers to avoid unnecessary damage and insure operability of the hydrant.
Participants will see how the hydrant operates from fully closed to fully open and all moving parts to make the operation possible.
Safe operation and operating hazards will be discussed and demonstrated.
Participants will learn what to look for to make sure the hydrants in their jurisdiction are functioning properly, and what information to pass along to the municipality when faults are found.
Different dressing methods will be demonstrated and discussed with attendees.
We will end the training session with questions and answers.
SUNDAY AFTERNOON CLASSES
13:00 – 14:30
Are Drones a Tool for You to Consider?
– Mark Walker
This session will cover a Drone program overview as it is used in Halifax Fire, but the technologies and procedures can be used by any fire service. What are the regulations that need to be followed and how to ensure safe operation during flights? What are the some of the current drone technologies available if you are considering a program for your fire service? How drones can support operational command functions such as open water/Ice rescue, wild fires, hazmat incidents and larger EMO events? We will also look at how to utilize streaming platforms to share with command and supporting agencies to ensure all involved can see the events as they unfold.
Nova Scotia Power Electrical Awareness
– Kirk Crocker
Nova Scotia Power’s Electrical Awareness presentation focuses on the safety of anyone who can encounter our systems. This would include the public, heavy machinery and first responders. The presentation will discuss how electricity is created and distributed across Nova Scotia and beyond. Electricity facts and the hazards associated when working around powerlines. The presentation will discuss step potential, touch potential, reclosers, fire fighters and electricity and will show a video created by The Canadian Electricity Association and first responders.
The presentation is geared toward the safety of firefighters when dealing with a fire where electricity is involved.
Fireground reality- Creating training for real world operations
– Chris Colford
Today’s fireground is faster, more complex, and less forgiving— and training must evolve to match it. This class is designed to equip Fire Department Training Officers, Chiefs, and Firefighters with the knowledge, skills, and practical tools needed to design, deliver, and manage effective real-world training. Built around the realities of today’s fire service, the course focuses on bridging the gap between policy-driven training requirements and the dynamic, unpredictable nature of the fireground. Participants will learn how to develop training that is safe, relevant, and highly engaging while still meeting departmental standards, NFPA guidelines, and operational needs.
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Throughout the class, we will explore best practices in adult learning, scenario creation, and skills assessment. Emphasis is placed on developing training plans that replicate real incident challenges, promote critical thinking, and build confidence under stress. Students will learn how to combine classroom lessons with practical, hands-on training. This includes basic skill drills, realistic scenario-based exercises, and team-focused training that helps crews work together safely and effectively.
We will also discuss how to align training with the actual conditions and challenges encountered on today’s fireground and examine practical methods for keeping members engaged. The class highlights ways to strengthen buy-in, maintain motivation, and develop a positive, learning-focused culture within the department. With a mix of tactics, psychology, adult learning, and practical design, this class shows how to deliver high-impact sessions at any scale — five minutes, one hour, or full-day evolutions. The goal of this class is simple: Make firefighters and civilians safer through training.
This concentrated 90 min program provides a modern, Atlanticfocused approach to rescue operations, built around a simple signature model: The Rescue Efficiency Triangle: Simplicity, Speed with Control, and Adaptability. This framework guides firefighters in making clear, efficient decisions during complex or timecompressed rescues.
Participants will examine the current rescue landscape across Atlantic Canada and learn how the Triangle streamlines stabilization and rapid auto-extrication and other rescue operations under real-world staffing and resource constraints. Tool diversity and EV considerations will be simplified into, scenario-driven decision points that support efficient operations without unnecessary complexity.
The session also expands into high-risk, low-frequency events, including vehicle-into-structure incidents. Students will learn how the Triangle influences early stabilization choices, hazard recognition, and operational tempo. Mindset and stressmanagement strategies are integrated to help rescuers remain adaptable when conditions shift suddenly.
To conclude, attendees will apply the Triangle to their own response district through a rapid rescue risk-matrix exercise, leaving with clear, actionable priorities they can implement immediately. This program is designed to enhance rescue capability across Atlantic Canada by teaching firefighters how to operate smarter, faster, and more effectively, no matter the conditions.
INSTRUCTOR BIOS
Bringing people and experience together
Ray McCormack retired as a Lieutenant after 39 years in the FDNY. He holds a BA from the New York Institute of Technology. He was the lead author for FDNYs new Engine Company Operations Manual. He developed and taught Back to Basics Standpipe for all FDNY firefighters.
He was the co-founder and editor of Urban Firefighter magazine, and he delivered the FDIC keynote “True Values of a Firefighter” in 2009.
He sits on the FDIC advisory board and the Fire Engineering editorial board. He was a panel member for two consecutive Underwriters Laboratories (UL) studies. Impact of Fire Attack Utilizing Interior & Exterior Streams on Firefighter Safety and Occupant Survival Study and Study of Coordinated Fire Attack Utilizing Acquired Structures. He lectures on Engine and Ladder Company Operations, Leadership and Extinguishment Culture.
Andy Starnes is a lifelong student of the fire service and has been involved with the fire service as a volunteer since 1991, a career firefighter 1998, and retired as a Battalion Chief after 25 years of service in 2023. He graduated from Fayetteville State University with a Bachelor of in Fire Science Administration.
Andy has published numerous works in various fire service publications and textbooks. He is a fire service website contributor on the topics of thermal imaging, fire behavior, leadership,
behavioral health, and faith-based devotions. His work has been featured in numerous fire service publications, Euro Firefighter 2, and other fire service textbooks such as the recent “Book of Search” by Firehouse Vigilance.
Andy currently serves as the owner/operator/instructor of Insight Fire Training and is Level II Thermography Certified. Insight Training’s Thermal Imaging Curriculum is in use in Canada, Germany, Taiwan, Spain, across South America, and Poland.
His work has assisted in developing numerous fire service products including several thermal imaging cameras from various manufacturers. Insight Training LLC developed the first Thermography based firefighter certification credentialed through Western Kentucky University and peer reviewed by Kentucky Thermal Institute.
Andy is passionate about Fire Behavior and assisting in instructing others on understanding the complex terminology of modern fire behavior on a regular basis. He serves as a board member on the non-profit organization 5-Alarm Task Force which raises funds to support first responders, is a Master Craftsman with Project Kill the Flashover, and supports numerous first responder charities through Insight Training. He has been featured on numerous podcasts and presented tactical thermal imaging courses at numerous fire service conferences across the globe. Andy Starnes was inducted into the Hall of Legends, Legacies, and Leaders by the National Fire Heritage Center at FDIC in 2023. Andy was most recently nominated as one of the top 20 influencers in the fire service for Fire Safety Journal Americas in January of 2025.
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Assistant Fire Chief Wayne Jasper is currently in his 41st year in the Fire Service in Canada. AC Jasper retired after 30 years as a career firefighter (civilian) with CFB Esquimalt Fire Rescue in Victoria, BC and moved to the Okanagan where he was recruited to the Anarchist Mountain Fire Department in Osoyoos, BC. DC Jasper initially assumed the role at AMFD as a Captain and Training Officer, then quickly promoted to Assistant Chief, and then on to Deputy Chief all the while maintaining his role as Training Officer. DC Jasper recently stepped down as Deputy Chief and Training Officer but remains active as Assistant Chief on the department assisting with all aspects of the job.
During his more than 40 years in the Fire Service, AC Jasper has been involved in many roles ranging from Department Muscular Dystrophy Chair to LODD Committee Chair with the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation to Engine Boss on Wildland Fire Deployments throughout BC and Wildland Mitigation Specialist with Fire Smart.
AC Jasper developed a strong interest in mental well-being within the fire service more than a decade ago, with a focus on strengthening department morale through positive leadership and organizational culture. More recently, AC Jasper has been engaged in developing methods to support fire departments through the effective use of artificial intelligence. Over the past decade, AC Jasper has served as a keynote speaker at fire service conferences across Canada—from the Yukon to Prince Edward Island— including FDIC Atlantic. These presentations have addressed a wide range of mental well-being topics, including awareness, fostering open dialogue, tracking traumatic incidents, and building individual and organizational resilience.
Jeff Clayton is a born and raised EastCoaster, Jeff has been involved in the fire service since 1993 when he started as a cadet firefighter in Hantsport, Nova Scotia. He is a third generation Firefighter and prides himself in being a student of the job.
Jeff has had the privilege of teaching fireground operations internationally and throughout Canada. He holds numerous certificates from the Ontario Fire College and a certificate in Fire Service Leadership from Dalhousie University.
Jeff currently holds the rank of Captain and is assigned to a Rescue Company in a Southern Ontario fire department. He is also the Deputy Fire Chief in the town he resides in.
He is a National Association of Fire Investigators Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator who has been investigating the origin and cause of fires since 2016. He is a member of multiple Canadian
and international fire investigation associations and has attended continuing education conferences in Canada and America and is the lead fire investigator for his paid-per-call fire department and is an Ontario Fire College adjunct instructor for the NFPA 1033 fire investigations class.
Determining Origin and cause of fires in order to ensure appropriate and targeted public safety messaging is a priority for Jeff.
Jeff has had the privilege of instructing in the fire service since 2009 and enjoys passing on the lessons he’s learned and teaching the basics of the job to engaged firefighters.
Joe Nedder is a passionate and inspirational instructor who joined the fire service on April 2, 1977 on a small rural volunteer department. In the early 90’s he became an instructor for the Massachusetts Fire Academy where he developed and implemented a Firefighter I/II program for Volunteers and on call firefighters. He conducted 20 classes before stepping away. The program continues with over one hundred and twenty classes being graduated! Joe left the Academy in 2008 and put all his efforts into his training organization Cross St Associates. For over 20 years his focus has been primarily delivering training to volunteers and other smaller organizations. Joe believes that all firefighters regardless of the size of their department deserve the best training possible.
Joe retired from active on the line service in 2013. During his active career he was always a volunteer or on-call firefighter holding various ranks. He continues to develop innovative programs, actively teach and write. In 2019 Chief William Kessler of the Mendon (MA) fire Department pulled him out of retirement and brought him in as the Deputy Chief of Training for his Combination Department. Joe retired in 2025 from that position but continues with helping other fire departments as a Training and Management Consultant.
Nedder has taught at the FDIC every year since 2010 and has been invited to teach once again in 2026. He is also a returning Instructor at the Missouri University Fire and Rescue Training Institute (MUFRTI) Winter Fire School. He has authored numerous articles for Fire Engineering Magazine’s Volunteer Corner. Joe has authored two books; Rapid Intervention Crews (Jones and Bartlett) and Managing Risk in the Volunteer Fire Department: Concepts, Methods, and Practices for Fire Engineering books.
Joe is the recipient of the 2022 George H. Post Fire Service Instructor of the Year Award by Fire Engineering and the International Society of Fire Service Instructors (ISFSI).
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Blake Price is the Director of Operations for Fire Training Associates and a firefighter with the Moncton Fire Department assigned to Truck 4. Blake began his fire service career in 2009 with the Hoyt Fire Department, founded by his grandfather Gerald—where he developed a deep commitment to practical, capability-driven firefighting. After serving as a volunteer firefighter and acting as a lieutenant with Oromocto Fire Department, he joined Moncton Fire in 2014. At FTA, Blake leads operational planning, program development, and delivery of high-impact, realistic training across Atlantic Canada. His focus includes rescue operations, first-arriving strategy, live-fire instruction, and building confident, adaptable firefighters through efficient, no-nonsense training methods.
Chris Colford has been a dedicated member of the fire service since 2010, beginning his career as a volunteer with the Oromocto Fire Department. During his time there, he served as an acting officer and was an active member of the training committee. In June 2014, Chris joined the Moncton Fire Department, where he has since served in multiple roles including spending two years as a training officer in the department’s Training Division. Recently Chris has returned to operations and is serving as a firefighter on Truck 4 in Moncton. In addition to his role with Moncton Fire, Chris has been a fire service instructor for over 12 years, working with Fire Training Associates as well as the NBCC Fire Service Program. Chris is passionate about developing future generations of firefighters and sharing his knowledge to improve safety and effectiveness within the industry.
Chris Boulay is a Lieutenant with the Moncton Fire Department assigned to Truck 4. He is a second-generation firefighter with over 27 years’ experience. He began his career as a volunteer firefighter in June of 1997 in his hometown of Donnelly Alberta. He then took a full-time position with the Yellowknife Fire Division in April of 2004, where he served until being hired by the Moncton Fire Department in September 2008. Chris has been an instructor for over 18 years and is currently an Instructor for the NBCC Fire Service Program and a Hands-OnTraining Instructor for the Southeastern Firefighters Association. He is also a co-owner and lead instructor for Advanced Rescue Training.
Dave Regimbald is a public safety professional and highly experienced instructor with a career-long focus on operational readiness, emergency care, and frontline resilience. Teaching first aid since 1998, Dave has dedicated decades to developing lifesaving capability in others through clear instruction, real-world application, and a calm, confident approach under pressure.
As a certified First Aid and CPR Instructor, he delivers training that supports both workplace safety and high-stress emergency response environments. He is also certified in Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC), bringing advanced trauma knowledge and evidence-based casualty management principles to those who may be first on scene in critical incidents. In addition, Dave is qualified to teach Mental Health First Aid, reflecting his strong commitment to supporting psychological well-being and early intervention for personnel facing stress, trauma exposure, and cumulative operational fatigue.
Dave serves as a Border Services Officer with the Canada Border Services Agency and is an active firefighter with the Windsor Fire Department in Nova Scotia, combining enforcement, service, and instruction into a single mission: building stronger, safer, and more prepared teams.
David Candy began his fire service career in 1984 as a volunteer firefighter with the Sussex Fire Department. Over the next 19 years, he progressed through the ranks, earning promotions to Lieutenant in 1994 and Captain in 1999. During his tenure with the Sussex Fire Department, David was a key contributor to both the fire prevention and training committees, demonstrating his long-standing commitment to firefighter education, community safety, and professional development.
In March 2003, David transitioned to a career role with Riverview Fire & Rescue as a Firefighter/Paramedic. His strong leadership qualities, operational experience, and dedication to excellence led to his promotion to Captain in February 2014. David’s extensive background spans firefighting, emergency medical services, hazardous materials operations, incident command, water and ice rescue, disaster management, technical rescue, and workplace health and safety.
In 2016, David launched DCI, combining decades of operational and leadership experience to provide specialized training, education, and consulting services to the broader emergency services and safety community.
David is a graduate of both the Fire Service Leadership and Fire Service Administration programs at Dalhousie University. He is also accredited as an NFPA 1041 Fire Service Instructor, further reinforcing his passion for developing firefighters and elevating training standards.
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2026
29th Annual Fire Department Information Conference
Don Antle started his career in the waterworks/municipal infrastructure industry in 1992 in Toronto, Ontario working for a manufacturer. In 2006 he moved directly into the wholesale distribution of municipal infrastructure, directly selling fire hydrants and fire protection materials to municipalities throughout Ontario.
He joined the Wolseley Canada Waterworks Division in Toronto in 2009, and in 2013 accepted a new challenge in assisting the Newfoundland branch to enter the Newfoundland and Labrador waterworks market. Since 2012 Don has been training municipalities, private businesses, and fire departments in Newfoundland and Labrador on correct use and maintenance of fire hydrants. He has presented at numerous Department of The Environment training sessions on fire hydrants use and maintenance and assisted several municipalities throughout the province standardizing their hydrant threads.
In 2016 he Joined the Carbonear Volunteer Fire Department and currently serves as the Department’s 2nd Assistant Chief.
Kirk Crocker is a university educated, BA. Electro mechanical Tech, electrician by trade. Worked as a quality engineer for Magna Powertrain for several years. I went back to school and took safety. Worked in the oilsands industry as an electrician and switched to Safety after a few years. I worked for several companies as safety and safety manager and came home to work for Nova Scotia Power as a safety specialist. I train fall protection, confined space, skid steer, forklift and of course Electrical Awareness. I currently work at Wreck Cove hydro and do training whenever it is needed.
Mike Novak is the division chief of training and safety for Branson, MO, Fire Rescue. His areas of responsibility with Branson include training program management as well as health and incident safety. Novak serves as the Region 7 Volunteer Advocate Manager for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation’s, Until Everyone Goes Home program, an adjunct instructor for the University of Missouri’s Fire Rescue Training Institute, and a regional sales and training associate with Pleiadian Systems. He holds a master’s degree in public administration in emergency services administration and is credentialed as a Chief Fire Officer through the Center for Public Safety Excellence and as an Executive Fire Officer through the National Fire Academy. He presented on VR training at the inaugural FireFusion conference in November 2024 and again in 2025.
Dr. Gertrude Mandeville is a learning scientist and designer with over 30 years of experience creating highimpact learning solutions across education, healthcare, fire services, and industry. Her work integrates learning science, instructional design, and emerging technologies—including virtual reality—to build competencybased, datainformed training. She specializes in elearning, instructorled programs, immersive learning design, and learning analytics using Experience API and modern learning architectures. Dr. Mandeville holds a Doctor of Education in Educational Psychology and Technology and has published on metacognition, learning skills, and instructional practice.
Mark van der Feyst began his career in the fire service back in 1998 with the Cranberry Township Volunteer Fire Company in Pennsylvania where he served as a Firefighter and Training Officer. From there he joined the Mississauga Fire & Emergency Services, Canada where he served as a firefighter and shift instructor before transferring to the City of Woodstock Fire Department where has served as their Training Officer and as a firefighter until 2020. Currently, he is a part time FF/ EMT for the Fort Gratiot Fire Department in Michigan, and a Career Battalion Chief for the Six Nations Fire & Emergency Services.
Mark graduated from Seneca College of Applied and Technologies as a Fire Protection Engineering Technologist, the Justice Institute of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Fire and Life Safety Studies and completed his Master of Science in Safety, Security & Emergency Management through Eastern Kentucky University in March 2015.
Mark writes twice monthly for Fire Engineering and is the lead Author of Fire Engineering’s Residential Fire Rescue and The Tactical Firefighter book, along with two DVDs from Fire Engineering called The First Five Minutes and The 21st Century Firefighter.
Mark is an international instructor teaching in Canada, the United States, India, and Africa. He instructs at FDIC in Indianapolis, as well as many other regional conferences in both the USA and Canada.
Mark is the President of Firestar Services Inc. which specializes in providing training and infrastructure support for the fire & emergency services in Canada and other parts of the world and employs about 30 instructors.
He is a founding member of the Hogtown FOOLS in Toronto, Canada
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Matt Wehrle is an international speaker, having been invited to speak at some of the largest fire conferences in the world. He is a member of the Hogtown FOOLS based out of Toronto Ontario Canada and has been an instructor with a private fire training company for over 17 years.
Matt has over 24 years of service and is a career firefighter with the Town of Oakville Ontario (Canada) Fire Department, where he spent 3 ½ years as a Training Officer before transferring to suppression on an Engine Company. He has experience as a volunteer Firefighter and Chief Officer and was also a contracted civilian Fire Instructor with the Canadian Department of National Defence at CFB Borden.
Matt is the co-author of one book (The Tactical Firefighter) and two DVDs (The First Five Minutes, and The 21st Century Firefighter), all published by Fire Engineering.
Matt’s passion and dedication to making firefighters better, safer and more effective has led him to teach hands-on classes and lecture workshops across Canada and the United States at conferences such as FDIC International, Firehouse Expo and Firehouse World, Canadian Highrise Conference, FDIC Atlantic and HROC.
This will be Matt’s seventh year proudly teaching at FDIC Altantic.
Deputy Chief Michael Langford brings more than three decades of fire service leadership and operational experience to the classroom.
Beginning his career in 1991 with the Toronto Fire Department and retiring from Toronto Fire Services in 2025, he has served in frontline suppression, heavy rescue, and specialized technical rescue assignments, including squad and rescue company leadership roles.
With over 25 years dedicated to technical rescue operations and training, Deputy Chief Langford has been actively involved in the development and delivery of programs in trench rescue, rope rescue, swiftwater rescue, structural collapse, and vehicle extrication. His instructional approach aligns with NFPA standards and emphasizes operational realism, risk management, and instructor mentorship.
As Deputy Fire Chief of Training and Compliance at Canadian Nuclear Laboratories , he is committed to building highperformance teams, strengthening training governance, and ensuring regulatory alignment with NFPA and applicable federal standards. He is passionate about succession planning, developing future instructors, and passing forward the knowledge and experience gained over a 35-year fire service career.
Deputy Chief Langford believes effective training is the foundation of operational excellence and firefighter safety.
Matt Baca is an Acting Captain & Technical Rescue Team member for the City of Oshawa for the past 16 years. Matt joined Firestar Training Services in 2016. For past 10 years has also been a specialist in structural firefighting gear, uniforms and coveralls. You will also find Matt competing. in the Firefit & Firefighter Combat Challenge for last 12 seasons.
Dustin Miedema has dedicated 15 years to the fire service, progressing through operational roles as both a Firefighter and Captain. He brings 18 years of instructional experience as lead instructor with Defosse Extrication and serves as an instructor with FDIC International, specializing in electric and hybrid vehicle incidents. He also works with the Energy Security Agency (ESA) as an instructor and member of the DDR response team, responding to incidents involving lithium-ion battery hazards. As Jason mentioned earlier in the thread:Â This exciting Program will be delivered by Returning FDIC International Extrication Instructor Dustin Miedema (Defosse Extrication & ESA) who brings the latest techniques and best practices.
Mark Walker is currently a Captain of Operations with Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency with a combined Fire service of 31 years, 27 years as career and 17 of those as Captain of Operations. Assigned to Halifax Fire Station 12 since 2016 (Hazmat Tech/Drone pilots). First entered the Drone world in 2016 in a supporting role as a station officer. In 2019 obtained a Transport Canada Advance Pilot certification and became Drone Lead with Halifax Fire in 2025.
Being the Drone Lead I currently work directly with District Chief’s on all drone related matters for the department. It continues to be an ongoing learning experience with meeting Transport Canada’s regulatory requirements, continued training, selection of drone and payloads are just to name a few challenges I have faced as Drone Lead.
As Drone lead our team has maintained working relationships with police agencies, fire departments, local Air Traffic Control towers, ground search and rescue, HUSAR TASK Force 5 as well as numerous vendors for hardware and software needs.
I have witnessed the drone usage in the public safety environment continuously evolve and the advancement in the last few years is remarkable and the future tech in this industry seems unlimited.
REGISTRATION
INFORMATION SHEET
Due to insurance regulations, to register, you must be an active member of a fire department or industrial fire brigade.
REGISTRATION
Due to insurance regulations, to register, you must be an active member of a fire department or industrial fire brigade.
Fully complete the registration form. Incomplete registration forms cause delays and put you at risk of not getting the workshops you want (i.e. HOT Session). Return only pages 2 and 3 of the registration package, and page 4 if you are taking a HOT session.
Fully complete the registration form. Incomplete registration forms cause delays and put you at risk of not getting the workshops you want (i.e. HOT Session). Return only pages 2 and 3 of the registration package, and page 4 if you are taking a HOT session.
Placement for classrooms and Hands-On Training (H.O.T.) classes is not reserved until registration is properly completed and paid.
Placement for classrooms and Hands-On Training (H.O.T.) classes is not reserved until registration is properly completed and paid.
One set of event registration forms (pages 2 and 3, and 4 if you are taking a HOT session), attached, must be completed for EACH person attending. Please copy this form if required for additional registrants. You can also download a PDF version of it from our website, at http://www.fdic-atlantic.ca. Contact us with your questions at (902) 430-2654 or fdicatl@eastlink.ca.
We do not accept credit cards or PO numbers. Please send a cheque, money order or e-transfer.
One set of event registration forms (pages 2 and 3, and 4 if you are taking a HOT session), attached, must be completed for EACH person attending. Please copy this form if required for additional registrants. You can also download a PDF version of it from our website, at http://www.fdic-atlantic.ca. Contact us with your questions at (902) 430-2654 or fdicatl@eastlink.ca.
We do not accept credit cards or PO numbers. Please send a cheque, money order or e-transfer.
Registration fees include education workshops, H.O.T. sessions, networking opportunities, course handouts, certificate of attendance, meals, accommodations, entertainment and coffee breaks. Note: Accommodations are bare bones university dorm residences.
Registration fees include education workshops, H.O.T. sessions, networking opportunities, course handouts, certificate of attendance, meals, accommodations, entertainment and coffee breaks. Note: Accommodations are bare bones university dorm residences.
Please note that HST is included in the price. Our HST number is 84585 3076 RT0001. Payment must accompany all registrations. Registration is limited and on a "first come first served" basis.
Please note that HST is included in the price. Our HST number is 84585 3076 RT0001. Payment must accompany all registrations. Registration is limited and on a "first come first served" basis.
Mail a cheque or money order, along with registration(s), payable to: NS Chapter of the ISFSI (International Society of Fire Service Instructors) 8579A St. Margaret's Bay Rd. Black Point, NS, BOJ 1T0
Mail a cheque or money order, along with registration(s), payable to: NS Chapter of the ISFSI (International Society of Fire Service Instructors) 8579A St. Margaret's Bay Rd. Black Point, NS, BOJ 1T0
E-Transfer to treasurerfdicatlantic@gmail.com
E-Transfer to treasurerfdicatlantic@gmail.com
All registrations are non-refundable. Substitutions are permitted up until 7 days prior to the event If you make personnel substitutions, please make sure that the person knows who they are replacing and notify us via e-mail as soon as possible. Our e-mail address is: fdicatl@eastlink.ca. We would prefer to know these before the conference so we can personalize the registration information.
All registrations are non-refundable. Substitutions are permitted up until 7 days prior to the event If you make personnel substitutions, please make sure that the person knows who they are replacing and notify us via e-mail as soon as possible. Our e-mail address is: fdicatl@eastlink.ca. We would prefer to know these before the conference so we can personalize the registration information.
HANDS-ON TRAINING (H.O.T.) SESSION INFORMATION
HANDS-ON TRAINING (H.O.T.) SESSION INFORMATION
Register Early. H.O.T. class sizes are limited.
Register Early. H.O.T. class sizes are limited.
Signed liability waivers are required for all evolutions. A waiver form is provided in this package. Please complete if you have submitted a Hot session registration (page 4)
Signed liability waivers are required for all evolutions. A waiver form is provided in this package. Please complete if you have submitted a Hot session registration (page 4)
Full PPE, and in some cases SCBA, is required for certain evolutions. Please check the H.O.T. session description.
Full PPE, and in some cases SCBA, is required for certain evolutions. Please check the H.O.T. session description.
Please make sure all pages of the registration package are labelled with your name and department.
Please make sure all pages of the registration package are labelled with your name and department.
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ATTENDEE INFORMATION
Enter your name as you would like it to appear on your name tag. You must include either your telephone or e-mail. Please print clearly. First Name
Fire Department/ Organization
Address (if you would like to be on our mailing list) City Province
Telephone (including the area code) E-mail Address (so we can confirm your registration)
ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION
In a double-occupancy room, if you do not list a roommate for a room, one will be assigned by the conference staff. Please print clearly.
I want to be in a double-occupancy room (please fill in the section below)
$300 per delegate (Includes HST)
First Name of the person you want as a roommate Last Name of the person you want as a roommate
Fire Department/ Organization of the person you want as a roommate
I want to be in a single-occupancy room
I do not require a room as I will not sleep on campus. Check all that apply. D This is my first time at FDIC Atlantic ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
$360 per delegate (Includes HST)
$250 per delegate (Includes HST) D I am a Level 1 trained firefighter (we track this information for statistical purposes and to help us provide adapted content)
D I am an officer -volunteer or career (we track this information for statistical purposes and to help us provide adapted content)
D I am a career firefighter (we track this information for statistical purposes and to help us provide adapted content)
D I am under 19 years old (we track this information for statistical purposes and liability) www.fdic-atlantic.ca
EVENT REGISTRATION 3
Attendee Name:
Fire Department:
CLASSES & HANDS-ON TRAINING EVOLUTION REGISTRATION FORM
Managing Risk on the Fireground
The Reality after The Call
Residential Fire Rescue (Required for HOT Class) (Equals 2 Classes)
Engine Company Errors-The Dirty Dozen
Enhancing Firefighter Preparedness
Training "1st Due" Volunteer Company Officers
Trauma Under Fire
Thermal Imaging Tips for Success (Equals 2 Classes)
The Three C's of Suppression
NSP Electrical Awareness
Firegroung Reality
Introduction to Tactical Thermal Imaging Rules of Air management
Fire Dept Morale - Who's Responsibility is it?
Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Response Class (Required for HOT Class) (Equals 2 Classes)
12 Tips for the RIT Officer
Modern Fire Dynamics
Using AI in the Fire Service
Immersive Technology Strategies
What you didn't know about Fire Hydrants
Fire Investigation Introduction
First Arriving Rescue
Are Drones a Tool for You to Consider?
If interested in one of the Hands-On Training sessions, check the box, but remember this year some of your other selections will be forfeited.
Residential Fire Rescue (20 Students)
Street Smart Aerial Operations (14 Students)
Introduction Heavy Rescue (24 Students)
Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Response (24 Students)
I have read and understood this four-page registration package. I agree to the terms of thie registration. Pages two and three must be completed fully and this authorization signed for my registration to be valid.
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ACADIA UNIVERSITY CAMPUS COURTESY
We want every delegate to our FDIC Atlantic conference to enjoy their stay on the Acadia Campus. Please keep the following rules in mind so that disruptions to a pleasant and productive weekend are kept at a minimum:
• Acadia University and FDIC Atlantic wish to provide and maintain a learning and relaxing environment free from discrimination, sexual harassment, and personal harassment of any type. These behaviours are demeaning and degrading and w/11 not be tolerated Think before you act.
• Parking is restricted to designated areas for the duration of the conference. Please use the spaces in the dorm areas or the lot beside Wheelock Hall at the top of the hill.
o Do not park on the grass!
o The United Church lot at the corner of Highland Avenue and Main Street is available for short-term parking during registration Friday night only. No conference parking in the lot on Saturday or Sunday.
o If you park at a meter, feed it! Campus Police enforce meter parking fees.
• Quiet time begins at midnight.
o If you are outside after midnight remember voices carry at night and seem to sound much louder. Keep your voices down to a normal conversation level so those who are looking to rest, can.
o If you are socializing in the dorm rooms, please respect your neighbours. Keep the conversations, music and laughter to reasonable levels to avoid a visit from Campus Police.
o Security will be assigned to each residence to ensure quiet time.
o If you have a complaint, please call Security at (902) 585-1103. Please note the phone number is also located on the back of your room and meal card.
• Alcoholic beverages in bottles or cans are not permitted outside the dorms and will be confiscated by Campus Police.
• Do not litter! This is a beautiful campus and we want FDIC Atlantic delegates to keep it that way. Please use the recycle bins and trash cans throughout the campus.
• Acadia is a no smoking campus. If you must smoke, please do it off-campus and dispose of your smoking materials safely. If we receive a bill from the University for decontaminating your room, it will be charged to your fire department.
• We know you are not rowdy, but damage can occur. You are not charged a damage deposit, but any damage to your room will be billed to your fire department.
• Accommodations are in university dorms and are basic. Bathrooms are dorm bathrooms and are shared. Towels are provided; please bring your own toiletries.
PLEASE NOTE: When damage charges are sent to a department, we cannot register future delegates from that department until the charges are resolved. Please report any damage you may find to the FDIC Atlantic office in the Beveridge Arts Centre (room 235) or the Security Staff in Dennis Hall promptly.
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TRAINING SESSION
contact name and telephone number(s)
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
In consideration of the Fire Department Information Conference (FDIC Atlantic) granting permission for me to participate, I, for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, waive any claims to which I may become entitled for injury or damage and release, indemnify and hold harmless FDIC Atlantic, their officers, employees, servants and agents from any and all claims, demands, costs, expenses, action or causes of action arising out of or in consequence of any loss, injury, or damage suffered by me as a result of my participation in this event.
I am aware that some hands-on sessions will place me in an atmosphere that is potentially dangerous due to heat and fire gases. I agree that it is my responsibility to protect myself by wearing all required personal protective equipment. My personal protective equipment is approved and safe to use and I have been trained in its use. I also agree to follow all safety instructions and directions of the instructors
I further state, represent, and warrant that I am in proper physical condition to participate in this event and am aware that participation could, in some circumstances, result in physical injury. I further state that I am aware the event may be, or become, dangerous. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing I further release any resources which I may now or hereafter have resulting from any decision, order, or direction of FDIC Atlantic or their officers or employees made during this event.
Enter your name as it appears on your nametag. You must provide an emergency contact name & phone number. Please print clearly.
