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.
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Friday, July 15 - Tuesday, July 19, 2022 Naples Grande Beach Resort 475 Seagate Drive Naples, Florida 34103
Hotel Information & Booking *Please carefully review and note the terms specific to this hotel*
FFCA Group Rate
A reduced rate of $185.00 per night (plus tax) for Run of House accommodations has been negotiated for conference attendees. The group rate is subject to availability, and room types are limited. Group rate ends June 24, 2022.
Garden Villa Suites are accommodations with 700-plus square feet of indoor and outdoor living space, including two patios or balconies, and a large living room, with a full sized sleeper sofa ideal for families, located adjacent to the main tower. A limited number of these room types are available at a reduced rate of $349.00 per night (plus tax). Click here for additional details on this room type.
Terms
Rates quoted are for single or double occupancy. An additional charge of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) will apply for each additional adult. Children under age eighteen (18) stay free in the same room with parents. Maximum occupancy is 4 (four) persons per room, regardless of age. These rates are European plan (no meals included) rates.
Run of House rooms will be assigned based on hotel availability at check-in. Check in time is 4pm and check out time is 11am. Guests arriving prior to 4pm are welcome to enjoy resort amenities by checking their luggage with the Bell Desk. Early check-in is based upon availability at time of arrival and cannot be guaranteed in advance.
A daily WAIVED resort charge (reduced from of $37.00 plus 12%) tax per room per night will be applied and includes: 1-800/local calls; high speed WIFI in guestroom; two bottles of water in room; bicycle rentals; beach towels and luxury chaise lounges; range balls and use of driving range at Naples Grande Golf Club; 24-hour access to the fitness club; weekly fitness classes; newspaper in the lobby; 10% discount on tennis court fees and weekly resort activities.
Self-parking is WAIVED (normally $18.00 per day) and valet parking is REDUCEDto $18.00 (normally $28.00) per day (plus 7% sales tax).
Event Parking is $10 plus tax daily for attendees not staying overnight.
Reservations booked by individual attendees require a credit card at time of booking. The Credit Card will be held on file and NOT charged at time of reservation.
Cancellation: Hotel must receive notice of individual reservation cancellation at least (3) days prior to scheduled arrival, otherwise, it will be deemed a late cancellation. In the event of a late cancellation or no-show reservation, one (1) night’s rate plus tax will be charged to the credit card given at time of reservation.
BOOK HOTELReservations by phone: 1-844-489-9663, Group code GFFC22
Full Registration Registrant and spouse/partner. Includes Saturday Vendor Reception, Sunday Prayer Breakfast, Sunday Opening Party, Monday Evening Party and Tuesday Installation Banquet.
Member Before May 31
Member After May 31
Non-Member Before May 31
Non-Member After May 31
$550
$650
$650
$750
Per Day Registration Saturday, Sunday, Monday and/or Tuesday
Member
Non-Member
$175
$200
Meetings Only
No Charge
Add-on Options
Partner Program
$35 per participant, per day
Additional Guest Admission for Sunday Prayer Breakfast, Sunday Opening Party or Monday Evening Social
$35 per guest, per event
Additional Guest Admission for Tuesday Night Installation Banquet
$100 per guest
FEMA G-290 Basic Public Information Officer (PIO) Course (2 Days)
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, such as the Firefighter/EMT Scholarship for at risk and economically disadvantaged candidates, educational grants for current Fire Service professionals seeking professional development, and to offset the individual costs for the Fire Cadet Section.
Donations in the form of items, collectables, gift cards, event tickets or vacation vouchers are essential to the success of our auction – the greater the incentive, the more funds we are able to raise. One hundred percent of proceeds goes to programs that support and grow the men and women who serve and protect our communities. We would be humbly grateful and appreciative if you are able to contribute to our next campaign. Please contact [email protected] with any questions.
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
Guest Program: Craft
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Leading with the Current Challenges of the New Normal in Local Government in Florida Joseph C. Saviak, Ph.D., J.D., M.A., M.S., Management Consulting & Leadership Training
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 - 12:00 PM
Guest Program: White Elephant
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
FEMA G-290 Basic Public Information Officer (PIO) Course - Day 1 (separate registration required)
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
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Fire & Emergency Incident Information System Technology Advisor Panel - FFIRS
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Small Department Round Table
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Florida Fire Chiefs’ Foundation Silent Auction Pick Up
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Firefighters Employment, Standards and Training Council - FFESTC
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
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
