Executive Development Conference

Our annual summer conference is intended for head of department Fire Chiefs, Chief Officers and any Fire Service professionals who currently hold or wish to pursue a career in leadership. The educational program is structured as all general sessions, bringing together executive and management level discussions as well as topics at the forefront of concern. This program aims to give the participants a broader view of Fire Service issues and their role as leaders to influence the future of their department and the industry as a whole.

Full registration to the conference includes access to various networking events and a guest pass for a spouse/partner. In an industry so close knit and where relationships matter, this event fosters the concept of the "fire family" and encourages participants to connect and share ideas with one another so together, we can make the Fire Service better than we left it.

The vendor opportunity at this event is through sponsorship and a limited vendor showcase of cocktail rounds with only informational material/giveaways permitted to give all vendors equal representation.

Friday, July 16 - Tuesday, July 20, 2021

COVID-19 Safety Precautions & Reassurances

Updated: 06/7/2021

In accordance with the recent guidance from the CDC regarding fully vaccinated individuals, the Florida Fire Chiefs' Association will abide by any safety precautions and/or restrictions in place at the host venue - the Sheraton Panama City Beach. Please note the below safety measures that will be in place during the 2021 Executive Development Conference, subject to change dependent upon any changes per CDC, local, state or federal government guidance/mandate:

• *UPDATED: The Sheraton Panama City Beach will no longer require face coverings for vaccinated guests. Face masks and social distancing will be optional for fully vaccinated attendees who have received both doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines or the Johnson & Johnson single dose with 2 weeks past the final 2-shot dose series or single dose series. Those in attendance that are not fully vaccinated should continue to take all precautions established by the CDC.
• *UPDATED: Temperature checks and social distancing will NOT be in effect during the conference.
• Additional safety reassurances at the Sheraton Panama City Beach:
  • Hand sanitation stations throughout the resort.
  • Electrostatic sprayer on all high touch surface areas throughout the day.
  • Increased all cleaning policies at the resort and require all associates to take their temperature prior to coming to work along with not allowing anyone with any other symptoms to come to work. Anyone with symptoms has to then get a COVID-19 test and must get a negative result before returning to work. 
  • This resort has been very fortunate not to have any issues to date.
  • Additionally you may review the Marriott Standard Commitment to Clean which details all aforementioned efforts.

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Tentative Conference Program

*Program is subject to change.* Click here to view a printable PDF copy of the tentative program. Please note the following cancellations:

• CANCELLED - Wildland Fire Committee
• CANCELLED - CFFCA Luncheon and Meeting

Friday, July 16, 2021
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM	Registration
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM	LTRT Workgroup
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Florida Fire Chiefs' Association Board of Directors Meeting
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM	US&R Training Workgroup
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM	TFL Workshop
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Joint Council Luncheon and Capitol Memorial Committee Meeting (Invitation ONLY)
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM	FLAHR Section Meeting
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM	FASAR Section Meeting
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM	FSFSI Section Meeting
2:15 PM - 4:15 PM	Florida Fire Chiefs’ Foundation Board of Trustees Meeting
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM	Safety & Health Section Meeting
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM	Firefighter Curriculum Workshop
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Board of Directors and Board of Trustees Dinner Sponsored by United Badges Insurance Services and Lexipol

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Saturday, July 17, 2021
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM	SERP – Statewide Emergency Response Plan Meeting
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM	Registration
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM	Silent Auction Sign-Up and Product Sales Opens
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM	Florida Fire Training Directors Association (FFTDFA) Business Meeting
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Fire Rescue Cadet Section Meeting
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Vendor Showcase in Foyer
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Opening Ceremony Annual Business Meeting
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM	Fire Rescue Cadet Planning Meeting
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM	Past Presidents Luncheon (Invitation ONLY) Sponsored by Bennett Fire Products
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM	Executive Fire Officer Section Meeting (EFO)
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Legislative Summit
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Five Bugle Cadet Review Board
3:15 PM - 5:00 PM	DSRC – Domestic Security Resource Committee Meeting
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Vendor Reception
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM	Vigiles Societas Reception (Invitation ONLY)

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Sunday, July 18, 2021
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM	Registration
8:00 AM - 9:45 PM	Prayer Breakfast Sponsored by Ten-8 Fire Equipment
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM	Silent Auction Sign-Up and Product Sales
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Memorial Service
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Cadet Advisor Training
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Partner Program: Craft
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM	General Session: Labor Relations TBA
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Opening Party Sponsored by REV/RTC

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Monday, July 19, 2021
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM	Registration
7:30 AM - 1:00 PM	Silent Auction Sign-Up and Product Sales
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Complimentary Ultrasound Assessment Sponsored by Life Scan Wellness Centers
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM	Developing New Leaders - Overcoming Youth and Inexperience Bob Norton, CEO/Founder, Tenzinga
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	FEMA G-290 Basic Public Information Officer (PIO) Course - Day 1 (separate registration required)
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Partner Program: White Elephant
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Transformative Leadership Issues During Turbulent Times Chief Todd LeDuc, LifeScan Wellness Centers Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell, International Public Safety Data Institute
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Florida Fire Chiefs’ Foundation Silent Auction Reception
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM	Strategizing Against Stress in the Fire Service Patricia Kelly & Richard Martin
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Florida Fire Chiefs’ Foundation Silent Auction Pick Up
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Fire & Emergency Incident Information System Technology Advisor Panel - FFIRS
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM	Firefighters Employment, Standards and Training Council - FFESTC
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM	Off-Site Social Event Sponsored by Thermo Fisher Scientific

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM	Registration
7:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Silent Auction Pick-Up
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Complimentary Ultrasound Assessment Sponsored by Life Scan Wellness Centers
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM	The Administrative 360 During Challenging Times Jeff Oathout, Lexipol
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	FEMA G-290 Basic Public Information Officer (PIO) Course - Day 2 (separate registration required)
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Implementation of UAS technologies in Public Safety Agencies John Robbins, Ph.D. & Anthony  Galante, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Evaluation of Online UAS Survey (April 2020) Shane Miller, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM	A New Approach to Brain Healing for the Increased Number of Brain Injuries Among Fire Fighters Shai Efrati, MD, Sagol Center for Hyperbaric Medicine and Research, Shamir Medical Center, Israel and Sackler School of Medicine and the Sagol School of Neuroscience of Tel Aviv University
3:15 PM - 5:00 PM	Five Bugle Roundtable
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	FAPIO Section Meeting
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM	Installation Reception
6:45 PM - 9:30 PM	Installation Dinner & Annual Awards Banquet Sponsored by Public Consulting Group

Silent Auction

The Executive Development Conference Silent Auction is the largest fundraiser of the year for the Florida Fire Chiefs’ Foundation. Proceeds from the auction go to support the mission of the foundation as well as that of the Fire Cadet Section. 

Visit Silent Auction Site

Online pre-event bidding began May 26, 2021, and end at 5:00 PM EDT on Sunday, July 11, 2021. Event attendees and their guests are encouraged to register now and begin the fun! You will need to provide a credit card to bid online, but your card will not be charged until all bids are processed at the end of the auction.

Onsite paper bidding will begin at 7:30 AM, CDT, on Saturday, July 17, 2021. Bids placed through online bids will be transferred to the paper bid sheets and bidding will begin at the highest bid.

PLEASE NOTE: You must be present to win. Won items must be picked up in person and will not be shipped.