2008 Missouri Valley Fire, Burn and Life Safety Conference
Schedule At A Glance 2008
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Tuesday, June 17
Registration and Reception
Wednesday, June 18
Continental Breakfast in Royal Foyer
Opening Ceremony
9:00-12:00 Noon
Keynote Address: "What Do You Want Your Life To
Look Like?" with Donna Forgy
What do you want your life to look like? A recent survey was given to several
leaders. All were asked a similar question, “What do you consider an area that
you need to work on?” Remarkably, two comments continued to surface: More peace
of mind and more balance between personal and professional life. I have found
these answers in something called Self Leadership. Let’s face it; if we would
not follow ourselves who else would. Self-Leadership is our life; how we choose
to live it and the decisions we make every day. We will be exploring several
ways to be more effective in leading our life both personally and
professionally.
Lunch in the Embassy Room
1:00 -2:30
Royal Ballroom: "Fire Safety Lessons for Young
Children" presented by Nancy Trench
This workshop will present research findings about developmentally appropriate
curriculum for preschool-aged children. Fundamentals of child development and
best practices in early childhood education, firefighter preschool classroom
visits and station tours will be discussed. Recommendations to modify fire
safety messages for young children will be discussed.
Regency: "What's New at NFPA" presented by
Patricia Mieszala, RN
Learn about current initiatives at NFPA from Pat Mieszala, President/Founder of
Burn Concerns National Consultant and Education Services. Pat has 36 years of
experience and national-international recognition in the areas of psychiatry,
burn care, rehabilitation, prevention, fire/life safety, firesetting/juvenile
arson and injury prevention. Her work with the National Fire Protection
Association® dates back to 1982.
Imperial: "Presenting with Pizzazz" presented
by Donna Forgy
This course will give you the tools to create a clear, convincing, concise,
colorful and motivating
presentation. We can help you to communicate facts and ideas with polish and
authority, manage
your media contacts and opportunities like a pro, and develop leadership as well
as selling abilities that will allow you and those you work with to achieve
excellence.
Break
3:00 -4:30
Royal Ballroom: "Fire Safety Solutions for
People with Disabilities" presented by Nancy Trench
Effective fire safety messages and materials for those highest at risk for fire
and burn deaths and injuries require consideration and must be presented in
accessible formats. This workshop will highlight fire safety materials and a
model smoke alarm installation project for people who have disabilities.
Regency: "For the Children" presented by Cherie
Sage
Safe Kids Kansas is a Coalition of over sixty organizations, agencies and
businesses dedicated to
preventing unintentional injuries to Kansas’s children. This year, one child in
four will suffer a preventable injury that is serious enough to require medical
attention. Learn more about this valuable community
resource.
Imperial: "The Adult Learner" presented by
Donna Forgy
This course will help trainers and presenters to become more effective and
creative in the classroom. This course models techniques, tips and tactics to
facilitate instructor-led, participant centered training. The key focus is on
helping you get better presentation outcomes.
Success Showcase applications must be turned in by 4:30 p.m. to be eligible for consideration.
Kansas City T-Bones Baseball game
Thursday, June 19
Continental Breakfast in Royal Foyer
8:30-10:00 AM
General Session: "Youth and Fire: Critical
Elements and Community Role" presented by Paul Schwartzman
This presentation will provide an overview of the problem and address the
importance of having a systematic community prevention and intervention
approach. The presentation will further highlight the key stakeholders and the
importance of their roles.
Break
10:30-12:00 Noon
Royal Ballroom: "Youth and Fire: The Who
and Why" presented by Paul Schwartzman
Youth who misuse fire are not a homogenous group. This session will provide a
comprehensive
overview of youth who engage in fire misuse and illustrate their various
motivations such as curiosity, delinquent, cry for help or pathological issues.
Regency: "Life Safety Education As Department
Culture" presented by Bill Delany
This session will highlight various ways a public educator can begin to effect
an internal cultural
change toward fire and injury prevention. The presenter will discuss the various
strategies that impact everyone in the department from the rookie fire fighter
to the Fire Chief.
Imperial: "Communicating with the Media"
presented by Mike Cameron
Learn to communicate with the media effectively without raising undue alarm
during a bioterrorism
event or other crisis from Kansas Department of Health and Environment Risk
Communication Specialist Mike Cameron.
Lunch
Royal Ballroom: "Assessment of Youth Who
Misues Fire" presented by Paul Schwartzman
This session will define the assessment process and delineate the difference
between an initial screening and a more comprehensive assessment. The session
will also present the basics of available assessment tools and the important
elements of a thorough assessment and how to use this information to determine
if additional services are needed. Case illustrations will be utilized!
Regency: "Computer, Internet Access plus
Imagination" presented by Bill Delany
More and more, people are going on line to get all of their news and
information. This venue requires that information be short and to the point.
This session will illustrate how to initiate, at little or no cost, educational
outreach and information programs geared toward this rapidly growing population.
Learn how to start your own Blog, Internet Radio Show, podcast, and virtual
department TV station.
Imperial: "CDC Funded Smoke Alarm
Installation Programs" presented by Mark Jackson
The National Center for Injury Prevention and Control Smoke Alarm Installation
and Fire Safety Education Program has installed over 350,000 long-lasting smoke
alarms in 22 states and communities since 1998. Kansas has participated in this
project since 1994. This years Kansas Fire Injury Prevention Program grantees
will share experiences implementing programs in their local communities.
Break
3:00-4:30
Royal Ballroom: "When Fire is More Than
Curiosity: Mental Health Treatment Issues and Implications" presented by Paul Schwartzman
This session will provide an overview of mental health treatment needs for youth
involved in fire misuse. The session will look at the treatment needs of this
population compared to other youth and the considerations when placement out of
home (hospitalization, foster care, residential treatment, etc.) may be
necessary.
Regency: "Seniors at Risk: Creating
a Culture of Fire Safety" presented by Bill Delany
During the past four years 14 of the 15 Montgomery County (MD) fire fatalities
were senior citizens. Montgomery County convened a task force of citizens with a
variety of backgrounds to study the recent tragic incidents and recommend
preventative actions. This session will highlight steps necessary to rally a
community to channel existing expertise for addressing life safety issues. We
will discuss using the three "E's" to create an effective outreach campaign.
Imperial: "Communicating with the Media"
presented by Mike Cameron
Learn to communicate with the media effectively without raising undue alarm
during a bioterrorism
event or other crisis from Kansas Department of Health and Environment Risk
Communication Specialist Mike Cameron.
4:20-5:30
Please share your ideas for future conferences. Join us in the Regency Room for the Missouri Valley Division of the International Association of Fire Chiefs Public Education Section Annual Meeting. Snacks will be provided.
Friday, June 20
Breakfast in Royal Foyer
Royal Ballroom: "Rx For Stress and Laughter
Plus Control" presented by Marvin Stottlemire
Based on his years of experience as a college professor, litigation
attorney and amateur actor, Marvin combines rollicking humor with practical tips
on how to deal with stress. You will learn where to find laughter, why to laugh,
and how to avoid stress.
Break
10:30-12:00 Noon
Closing Ceremony
- Complete Evaluation Outcomes of This Public Education Conference
- Success Showcase - Winner will give short presentations
- 2009 Conference Update
- Silent Auction Winners Announced
- Door Prizes and Awards