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FDSOA Annual Safety Forum

The Fire Department Safety Officers Association announces the 2013 Annual Safety Forum being held September 16 – 20, 2013 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida! The Conference Committee works throughout the year to improve upon the previous conference to ensure that our attendees get the most out of this annual conference.

Join safety officers from across the country for a week full of education, awareness, networking with peers and participating in dynamic seminars.

FDSOA is dedicated to the issues that affect a Safety Officer's role in protecting and promoting the safety and health responsibilities of their departments, communities and themselves.

Don’t miss your opportunity to join your peers and take safety home with you!

About the Conference

You will hear and learn from distinguished fire professionals such as Dave Dodson, Deputy Chief John Tippett, City of Charleston (SC) Fire Dept., Colonel F. R. Montes de Oca, Emergency Services Director, Orange County (NC), Battalion Chief Lynn Heesen, Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority (WA) to name a few.

New Program with Special Pricing!

This year we are pleased to announce new pre-conference Train-the-Trainer courses in addition to the Safety Forum Workshops for a special price of $450 for members and $550 for non-members.  Pricing includes:

  • The Art of Reading Smoke Train-the-Trainer (9/16)
  • Traffic Incident Management & Responder Safety Train-the-Trainer (9/17)
  • The Safety Forum (9/18 - 9/20)

Safety Officer Academies

For those interested in becoming certified there is the opportunity to take either the 16-hour Incident Safety Officer Academy or the 16-hour Health & Safety Officer Academy. Exams will also be offered separately for those that have already prepared for the certification test. Registration costs vary accordingly.

Questions about the conference should be directed to Marianne Healion or you may call 508-881-3114.

Workshops

This year’s seminars to include:

  • Company Officer Responsibility Incident Safety Train-the-Trainer
  • How Incident Safety Officers and Health Officers Can Benefit from Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation & Prevention Programs Investigation (FFFIPP), NIOSH
  • I Hate Paperwork, but Accident Prevention Starts Here
  • Multiple Shooting Response and Safety Operations

Get the Program

Registration opens June 1, 2013
Download Registration Form

Accommodations

Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Resort – Orlando Hotel, an official Walt Disney World® Hotel. Located directly across the street from the Downtown Disney® area, a world-class entertainment-shopping-dining district and situated on 13 meticulously landscaped lakeside acres, this beautiful Lake Buena Vista resort specializes in family-friendly amenities, impressive facilities, and uncompromising fun and service.

Guest attending the 2013 Annual Safety Forum will rest comfortably in the Tower Building which are equipped with a myriad of modern conveniences and enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding theme parks and Downtown Disney ®, as well as spectacular night views of the theme park, while the standard exterior Lake View rooms offer easy access to the courtyard, pool deck and Aquatic Playground.

Room Rates

Details will be announced soon for room rates and resort service fees, and applicable taxes.
RESERVATION INFORMATION COMING SOON!

Vendors/Sponsors

Details coming soon!

Extras

Discounts to make your stay in Orlando more enjoyable.
Check back soon to see available offers.