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2016 WSFCA ANNUAL
CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW
Wisconsin State Fire
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DEAR CHIEF OFFICERS:
I hope this finds you well and ready for another great conference this summer! I wanted to say a few words as we get ready to head off to the great city
of Green Bay and the newly renovated KI Convention Center.
conference has risen to the level that makes
us one of the strongest conferences in the nation.
I strongly believe your executive planning team, especially Chief Rob Ugaste
(Wauwatosa) and Chief Dave Litton (Green Bay) have done an excellent job
of putting us on a great track for a memorable conference!
Of course I had to save the best for last! The
Saturday evening dinner is returning, bigger than ever! Dining at Lambeau? Really?
With a band? Can’t be true, but of course we
wouldn’t even kid on something that cool.
So, yup, here we go…as Chief Nate Melby
would say “Go Big or Go Home!” So dinner and dance at Lambeau, tour
the hall of fame, and once again great memories to close it off! Little special
thanks to Chief Tim Bantes (Grand Chute) with finding Baycom as a great
sponsor to make it all come true. All proceeds for the evening will benefit
the WSFCA Foundation.
Of course we’ll be kicking the week off with our annual golf outing hosted
by Chief Jeff Roemer and now Retired Chief Tim Kluck at The Woods Golf
Course. Stand by, word has it that Chief Kluck and his Plover team are ready
to take on all challenges (after his retirement Tim has found time to sharpen
his skill sets in a different field, they say he can now hit any sand trap on the
fairway with consistency!).
We’ll follow that up with our tradition of fellowship at the weary traveler
reception! Have to give Chief Gregg Cleveland a little pat on the back for
that one, 5 years and running, thanks Gregg for making an event that has
now become a trademark of the conference. From the first rainy night in La
Crosse, we now anticipate a great night of friendship inside the hotel atrium!
Speaking of friendships, both new and renewed, what better time than at the
conference? To be honest, one of the greatest aspects of the conference is
networking with not only your fellow Chief Officers, but spouses too! The
conference is about sharing, not only educationally, but professionally. We,
as Chief Officers know the importance of family, so in a nutshell what better
time for our families to share in the rewards and challenges of the past year!
So speaking of the cornerstone of the conference-education-Chief Ugaste
has put together a great lineup for us. He has brought back Farm Rescue
and is introducing some key speakers like Dr. Denis Onieal. Once again, the
I hope all of you who take the time to read this will see we’ve once again
listened to the membership and have attempted to make this a great educational experience. But more importantly it’s a great place to see old friends,
meet new ones, and to share the great common bond we all have!
Make sure you look at the conference listing for all the events from the trade
show, spouse events, to street music we got it all this year in Green Bay.
So pack the family and the bags, we’ll see you at OUR CONFERENCE in June!
Sincerely,
Chief Kevin Bierce, President
Wisconsin State Fire Chiefs’ Association
WELCOME TO GREEN BAY
On behalf of the Mayor, City Council, Citizens and members of the
Green Bay Metro Fire Department we want to welcome you to our proud
city! It has been 10 years since the Wisconsin State Fire Chiefs’ Association has held our annual conference in Green Bay so we are excited for
you to see the many changes and attractions that the city has to offer.
If you are bringing your family (and we hope that you are) I would highly
suggest that your spouse and children spend a day out at the Bay Beach
Amusement Park and the Wildlife Sanctuary. Bay Beach offers a “throwback” entertainment experience of old time carnival rides that has been
masterfully restored. The featured ride is the world famous “Zippin Pippin” roller coaster. Rides at the park are between 25 cents and $1 and
there are concession stands available around the park. There are also areas
available to make for the perfect picnic opportunity. My children love
the park and can spend a day there without breaking the proverbial bank!
While at the amusement park, take some time to walk across the street
and visit the Wildlife Sanctuary. Here you will find exotic animals as well
as those that are native to Wisconsin including a pack of wolves. There
are hiking trails around the park that makes for a wonderful outdoor
experience without any cost to enter.
The National Railroad Museum, Green Bay Botanical Gardens, Northeast Wisconsin Zoo, and Tundra Lodge waterpark are other attractions
that are sure to bring enjoyment to the varying interests of our participants.
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If you are arriving early to the conference, the City has a large Farmers
Market held every Wednesday evening on Broadway Street. This area is
just across the river from the hotels and convention center within easy
walking distance. This market features farmers and crafters from around
the area. There is free entertainment located throughout the event. The
Farmer’s Market is repeated on Saturday
morning on Washington Street which
again is within walking distance of the
hotels.
There will be additional entertainment information provided at the conference hotels with the concierge as the free summer
lineup for music has not been published as
I write this letter. Rest assured that there is plenty do to at the end of the
day when the conference program concludes.
We are obviously proud to be the home of the World Champion Green
Bay Packers. There are tours available throughout the day at Lambeau
Field to see the behind the scene areas of the stadium. The Packers Hall
of Fame is also located there and you can stop in for a delicious meal or
cold beverage at 1919 Kitchen and Tap as well.
We look forward to the President’s Reception at Lambeau Field on Saturday evening and hope that everyone will take advantage of this unique
opportunity to celebrate this occasion in an iconic venue.
Our staff will be available throughout the conference to provide assistance to our guests in any way possible. Feel free to stop by any of our
eight fire stations during the course of your stay to say hello and enjoy a
cup of “Joe” with our firefighters.
Once again, on behalf of the members of the Green Bay Metro Fire Department, and our partners in the Brown County Fire Chief ’s Association, Welcome to Green Bay!
David W. Litton
Green Bay Fire Chief
Thursday, June 23
5:30 pm
Welcome Reception at The Hyatt Regency
Sponsored By:
7:00 am
Registration Opens
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Pre-Conference Seminar
Additional Registration Fee of $25
Open to all members and non-members attending
the conference.
(Lunch Included)
In Honor of the Charleston 9: A Study of
Change Following Tragedy
Dr. David Griffin
Sponsored By:
In Honor of The Charleston 9: A Study of Change Following Tragedy,
is based off of the best-selling book with the identical name, which
includes doctoral research that will help all organizations, whether
public, private, for-profit, or non-profit to determine whether
organizational change is needed in their respective organization.
Students are taken on an emotional ride from the dark days of fighting
fire in Charleston, SC, where nine firefighters perished in the line of
duty, to today where the organization is now a national model for
change. All organizations need to learn the lessons from Charleston
to ensure that they do not experience this type of tragic incident. This
course utilizes never before seen video footage from June 18, 2007,
as well as the radio traffic that coincides. It was developed and is
presented by the first due engineer on the scene of this multiple line of
duty death incident.
Objectives:
Upon the completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Describe The City of Charleston Fire Department pre and post
June 18, 2007.
2. Discuss the findings of The Routley Report regarding the
investigation of the Sofa Super Store Fire.
3. Discuss the findings of the National Institute of Standards and
Technology’s report on the Sofa Super Store Fire.
4. Describe the methodology utilized and the results of the scientific
study entitled “In Honor of the Charleston 9: A Study of Change
Following Tragedy”.
5. Discuss organizational changes following a multiple line of duty
death incident, and how these changes can be instituted in the
student’s respective organization to ensure this type of tragedy does
not occur again.
9:00 am
Golf Outing
The Woods Golf Club
Additional Registration Fee of $100.00
Shotgun Start at 9:30 am promptly.
Shuttle Buses will be available at the Hyatt Regency. Details will be
provided in your confirmation email closer to the event.
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Advance Fire Chaplain Training at Green Bay Fire Dept.
What Chaplains Will Encounter on Special Operations Scenes
Additional Registration Fee of $85. Meals NOT included.
Chaplain Bill Wagner
The class consists of 3 modules of 1 hour 15 minutes each. Modules
include: Water rescue, high angle rescue, and hazardous materials
response. The class will be 100% hands on training. Participants must
be able to perform physically demanding tasks. Wear old clothes that
will become sweaty.
Friday, June 24
7:00 am
Registration Opens
7:00 am – 7:45 am
First Timers Orientation
First time conference attendees are encouraged to come and learn
about the conference, meet the Board of Directors and have any
questions answered. Returning attendees are also welcome to attend
and give advice.
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Opening Ceremony
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Presentation of Colors
National Anthem
Pledge of Allegiance
Memorial Address
Roll Call of Deceased Members
Introduction of Dignitaries
Keynote Speaker
The Future of the Fire and Emergency
Services
Dr. Denis Onieal, United States Fire
Administration
The future of the fire and emergency
services (FES) is very predictable: look
at the US Census; pay attention to the
methods and materials of construction;
think about today’s communications
and watch the news! These issues are
neither good nor bad, right nor wrong
– they are. How we choose to deal with them is our choice. We
can take advantage of the knowledge and prepare; or we can bury
our heads in the sand and try to deal with the consequences.
They’re coming nonetheless. This presentation will highlight the
significant issues that the FES will face over the next 35 years.
10:45 am – 11:00 am
Break
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Business Meeting
• Introduction of WSFCA Board of Directors
President, Chief Kevin Bierce
• Introduction of New Chiefs
Second Vice President, Chief Jon Cohn
• IAFC Great Lakes Division
Chief Mark Rohlfing
• Legislative Report
Legislative Liaison, Chief David Bloom
• Nominations
• Other Business
• Announcements / Program Review
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11:00 am
Annual WSFCA Chaplain Section Meeting
Chaplain Bill Wagner
12:00 am – 6:00 pm
Exhibits Open
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Lunch
Included with All-Inclusive, Full and Basic Conference Registrations.
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Essentials of Fire Chaplaincy
Federation of Fire Chaplains Basic Training Class
Additional Registration Fee of $105. Meals NOT included.
Chaplain Bill Wagner
This Fire Chaplain Training is recommended for those who are new to
the fire chaplaincy or would like more formal training. It is designed
for those who wish to start their basic certification through the
Federation of Fire Chaplains Institute Program. A certificate will be
awarded upon completion.
Friday Workshops (Set 1)
VCOS Track
2:00 pm – 3:15 pm
Make Me A Firefighter Recruitment Workshop Part I
Allison Moore & Chief Jeff Cash
Many departments across the nation are struggling to find volunteer
members. Volunteer firefighters make up 69 percent of the nation’s fire
service, yet the number of volunteers has declined by about 12 percent
since 1984. In addition, the average age of the volunteer fire service is
increasing as departments are finding it difficult to reach millennials –
those within the 18-34 age range.
This workshop is a crash course in volunteer recruitment. Participants
will be introduced to the creative tools and strategies developed under
the National Volunteer Fire Council’s Make Me A Firefighter campaign
– a national recruitment initiative designed to assist departments in
conducting a successful recruitment program.
Participants will walk away equipped to:
• Reach interested and untapped audiences in your community
• Implement research-backed strategies and tactics that increase
interest, awareness, and commitment
• Optimize sampling and recruitment events to improve community
outreach and drive success
• Evaluate the success of your department’s recruitment activities
Legal Track
2:00 pm – 3:15 pm
Labor and Employment Law Update:
What the Chief Needs to Know for 2016
Attorney James R. Macy & Attorney Kyle Gulya
Attorney Macy and Attorney Gulya will provide a comprehensive legal
update for the Fire Chief regarding issues the Chief should be aware
of to effectively lead the Fire Department, ranging from labor law
developments, discrimination and constitutional legal developments,
to changes of the Fair Labor Standards Act regulations. Specialty Track
2:00 pm – 3:15 pm
WEM Update
Brian M. Satula
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This presentation will provide an update on Wisconsin Emergency
Management’s activities and progress in the past year, including new
initiatives going forward.
Career Track
2:00 pm – 3:15 pm
Discipline and Wrongful Termination Part I
Rick Bayer
Dealing effectively with employee problems/challenges in the
workplace can be a daunting task for a supervisor. Often supervisors
do nothing or overreact to a situation and make it worse. But in many
cases it comes down to this – “Would you rather spend a few hours
resolving an employee problem the right way or months dealing with
a lawsuit that comes with a wrongful termination claim?” Knowing
when and how to use discipline and when another approach is more
appropriate is critical to being a successful supervisor. In this class we
will:
• Define discipline
• Apply the use of discipline to correct unacceptable employee
performance
• Define wrongful termination
• Review some of the primary laws that protect employees from
wrongful termination and actions a supervisor can take to avoid a
claim
MABAS Track
2:00 pm – 3:15 pm
MABAS WI & WIDNR Working Together
Chief Wayne Kinally & Chris Klahn
This presentation will highlight the efforts of MABAS WI to provide
resources upon request of the WIDNR to large scale wildland fire
events. The Presentation will focus on the WI SS related to wildland
fire suppression, fire zone responses as defined by the WIDNR and
the command and control aspects of response. The presenters will
discuss the roles, responsibilities and training requirements of the local
authority having jurisdiction during wildland fire suppression, the
WIDNR organizational structure and resource inventory, how MABAS
WI could provide resources a large scale wildland fire response and the
expectations of Structural Branch assignment. The program will also
feature examples of what your MABAS Brush Card may look like.
Dispatchers Track
2:00 pm – 3:15 pm
Professional Communications
Christine Bannister
How can we provide exceptional service in the middle of an emergency
situation? How can you easily implement professional communications
techniques to achieve great success? No longer allow that frustrating
situation, caller, co-worker, or trainee to ruin the rest of your day.
Instead, reestablish “Why” you got into this profession and “Why” you
choose to stay. Learn tips and tricks to combat those uncooperative and
mean people and come away a more professional you!
3:15 pm – 3:30 pm
Break
Friday Workshops (Set 2)
VCOS Track
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Make Me A Firefighter Recruitment Workshop Part II
Allison Moore & Chief Jeff Cash
Continued from 2:00 – 3:15 pm session.
Legal Track
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Labor and Employment Law Update:
What the Chief Needs to Know for 2016
Attorney James R. Macy & Attorney Kyle Gulya
Repeat of 2:00 pm – 3:15 pm session.
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Specialty Track
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
WTCS Fire Service Training Update
Peter Silva, Jr.
The Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) has 16 college
districts around the State of Wisconsin delivering firefighter training.
This workshop will provide an update on what’s happening in the
world of firefighter training and how the WTCS keeps our courses up
to date.
Career Track
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Discipline and Wrongful Termination Part II
Rick Bayer
Continued from 2:00 – 3:15 pm session.
MABAS Track
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Complex Incident Management – Are you prepared?
Presenter TBD
Using both classroom lecture and simulated incidents, students will
understand the role and function of an incident management team, the
applicability of management principles to the incident management
job, and the special considerations of incident management within
geographic area.
This presentation will begin with a general discussion/review of the
principals taught in the ICS 300 & 400 level training then segway into
a table top style exercise. Complex incident management as a result of
natural or man-events require skills which are not often used or exercised
by Chief Officers. A complex incident or event is not the time for onthe-job training.
There are a number of incident management teams in the State that
can offer many forms of assistance. The teams are thoroughly versed in
principles of emergency and incident management; they will provide
assistance in any way that they can from serving in an advisory role to
assisting within the organizational structure.
This program will work through the IAP process and organizational
development to manage a complex incident. The exercise will help
Chief Officers to fully develop their playbook to manage a large scale,
career defining event.
5:00 pm
Trade Show Reception – Hors d’oeuvres / Beverages
Saturday, June 25
7:00 am
Registration Opens
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Essentials of Fire Chaplaincy
Federation of Fire Chaplains Basic Training Class
Additional Registration Fee of $105. Meals NOT included.
Chaplain Bill Wagner
Continued from Friday.
Saturday Workshops (Set 3)
VCOS Track
8:30 am – 10:00 am
Volunteer to Combination
Tim McGrath, PhD
Transition from one staffing model to another will be one of the
most difficult implementations you might encounter in your
career. Importance of planning cannot be overstated and proper
implementation will minimize – not eliminate – department
causalities. Most at risk could be you!
Volunteer departments have a long proud history of dedicated service
and maybe it’s time to reexamine the “good old days” when firemen
were firemen and dealt with fires and rescues of trapped people; it used
to be fun! Maybe, that’s wishful thinking and the reality is the service
demands have overloaded our department’s resources; especially demands
on the volunteers. The increase in service demands is not a negative
reflection on the volunteer; rather, it might be a negative reflection of
leadership’s planning. Therefore, the purpose of this workshop is how to
make these transitions work.
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The workshop will discuss:
• How do you know it is time?
>> We’re OK – we’ve never missed a call – is that an adequate
benchmark?
• Isn’t staffing transition really the beginning of the end for a
volunteer department?
• Are there steps between volunteer and career?
• Do the volunteer and paid personnel have to be held to the same
standards?
• Governing officials just don’t understand us – what do I do?
• Can volunteers and paid personnel really work together?
• Of course it’s not about me – but what about me?
Legal Track
8:30 am – 10:00 am
Wisconsin Law and the Fire Chief
Chief Phillip C. Stittleburg
Topics of interest to Wisconsin Fire Chiefs, including motor vehicle
laws as applied to emergency services.
Specialty Track
8:30 am – 10:00 am
Railroading 101- “Everything You Always Wanted to Know About
the Railroad but Didn’t Know Who to Ask”
Matthew A. Thompson
Railroading 101 or “Everything You Always Wanted to Know About
the Railroad but Didn’t Know Who to Ask” covers an introduction
to railroad operations and the associated hazards. Hazardous material
shipments on the railroads and rescue considerations will be covered
in the class as well as basic terminology of railroad equipment. Safety
information for operating in a railroad environment and incident
“war stories” will be presented as well. It’s intended for anyone that
might have contact with the railroad during a rail emergency, whether
it’s a derailment, grade crossing collision or some other event where
responders and railroad personnel could interface. Law enforcement,
EMS, Emergency Management and even dispatchers are potential
participants that could attend the “Railroading 101” class.....anyone
that’s part of the response to the railroad emergency.
Career Track
8:30 am – 10:00 am
What We Learned From Consolidation and How it Can Help You
Chief Robert Whitaker
Bring two or more agencies together isn’t easy...there are the political
considerations, the organizational cultures, the operational differences
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and so much more. North Shore Fire/Rescue, the product of a seven
municipality consolidation, has been providing service for just over
20 years. This presentation is interactive with information from the
presenter and discussion from the audience. Discuss the pros and cons
of consolidation from all angles, learn from the experiences of North
Shore Fire/Rescue and other agencies so you can, in your role as a
Chief Officer, answer the questions that your elected leaders, citizens or
department members may pose to you.
MABAS Track
8:30 am – 10:00 am
MABAS WI & WIDNR Working Together
Chief Wayne Kinally & Chris Klahn
Repeat of Friday 2:00 pm – 3:15 pm session.
9:30 am – 1:00 pm
Exhibits Open
10:00 am – 10:30 am
Break
Saturday Workshops (Set 4)
VCOS Track
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Overview of Farm Trauma Part 1
Mark Baker
Please check www.wsfca.com for program description.
Sponsored By:
Career Track
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Fire Service Accreditation and Credentialing: What is it all about?
Karl Ristow, CFO, MIFireE
This presentation will provide participants with an overview of the
Quality Improvement model and process as it applies to agency
accreditation and professional credentialing.
MABAS Track
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Complex Incident Management – Are you prepared?
Presenter TBD
Repeat of Friday 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm session.
Dispatchers Track
10:30 am – 12:00pm
CISM – What is it and why YOU need it for your Fire Department
Christine Bannister
How we deal with very ‘Normal Reactions to Abnormal Circumstances’
can make all the difference in having a healthy and happy career. Christine
will introduce the basic concepts and core elements of stress in the
emergency workplace and what that is doing to your staff. The multifaceted intervention curriculum instituted by the ICISF – is the CISM
(Critical Incident Stress Management) process. Individual and Group
Debriefing as well as Psychological First Aid and the potential need for
appropriate follow-up services and referrals when necessary will also be
discussed. She will facilitate an open question and answer session regarding
the positive outcomes from managing stress and helping your staff to
maintain overall wellness.
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Lunch
Included with All-Inclusive, Full and Basic Conference Registrations.
Saturday Workshops (Set 5)
Legal Track
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
GFD Staffing Referendum – Lessons Learned
Chief Gary L. Weiss
The Village of Germantown held a special referendum election to
determine if the residents of Germantown would approve a levy
increase to fund the hiring of 12 firefighters. While the referendum
failed by 200 votes, we will discuss the issues associated with
developing a referendum question, the marketing of the referendum
and the support that was provided. This will assist other departments
to develop a road map for success if they are planning a referendum.
Specialty Track
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Can You Hear Me Now – Radio Communications 101
Chief Steve Hansen
Radio communications and the Fire Service. We will touch on the
proper use of the MABAS Mutual Aid channels, MARC Channels,
VCALL/VTAC and WISCOM. We will also talk about the challenges
in radio communication including infrastructure issues, and field
units focusing on the challenges associated with portable radios and
trunking systems. There will be a brief discussion on infrastructure
console patching of channels, and field deployed cross band repeaters
like the JPS ACU-M / ACU-1000. This is NOT a techie presentation. It is designed to provide useful information for Fire Chiefs and Chief
Officers in layperson terms. We will highlight the benefits and
limitations of our radio technology. Please bring your questions with
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VCOS Track
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Overview of Farm Trauma Part II
Mark Baker
Please check www.wsfca.com for program description.
Sponsored By:
Legal Track
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
DSPS 330 and Updates
April Hammond
The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services is
responsible for enforcing all Safety and Health codes for public sector
employees under Wisconsin SPS 330 and Wisconsin SPS 332. SPS
330 establishes minimum safety and health standards for public sector
fire department employees. This presentation will provide attendees
with information on current SPS 330 code requirements and updates.
Specialty Track
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
ISO Schedule Revision
Randall Downs, CFPS
Reviews the PPC classification and changes that occurred with the last
schedule revision.
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Career Track
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Mobile Integrated Health / Community Paramedic: How do you do
that?
Chief Jon Cohn & Michael Wright
Mobile Integrated Health and Community Paramedicine/EMT is the
medical equivalent of fire prevention. This session will explore how
Milwaukee County Fire Departments explored opportunities, health
care gaps in their communities, education and program developments. There is no template or policy for starting a Mobile Integrated Health
or Community Paramedic/EMT program but this session will help
attendees better understand what they could do to create a vision and
build programs. MABAS Track
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Fire Ground Management Session III
Chief Ed Janke & Keith Tveit
You have completed your size-up. What is your fireground
management plan? What strategies will you engage to keep your
firefighters safe at structure fires? This presentation will present
systemic perspectives for fireground operations, situational awareness,
risk management, and tactical perspectives for managing incidents.
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
WSFCA Foundation President’s Dinner at Lambeau Field
Additional Registration Fee of $55
One ticket included with All-Inclusive and Full Conference Registrations.
All attendees, vendors and their families are invited to attend! Enjoy a
plated dinner with a special keynote speaker, tour The Packers Hall of
Fame, and enjoy music from Attorney General Brad Schimel’s band,
“4 On The Floor.” Complimentary transportation will be provided by
Green Bay Metro to and from the Hyatt Regency.
Dinner and Location
Sponsored By:
Transportation Sponsored By:
Band Sponsored By:
Waukesha County
Association of Fire Chiefs
All proceeds from the evening will benefit the WSFCA Foundation.
Sunday, June 26
8:00 am
Annual Business Meeting
SPOUSE/GUEST PROGRAMS
Friday, June 24
Saturday, June 25
Door County Winery Tours
Green Bay Farmer’s Market & Titletown Brewery
Bus loads at 9:30am and returns around 4:00pm
Cost $50.00 per person
Meet at 9:30am and return around 2:00pm
Cost $25.00 per person
A motor coach will begin the day by picking up the group from
the Hyatt Regency. You will enjoy a tour and tasting at Door 44
Winery. Their specialty is making wine from grapes that grow
in Wisconsin and the Upper Midwest. After, you will enjoy a
lunch at Harbor Fish & Market Grill. To end the day, the motor
coach will take you to Simon Creek Winery for another tour and
tasting.
Shop and visit several Green Bay vendors walking around the
Farmer’s Market. There are a wide variety of fruits, vegetables,
breads, prepared foods, arts/crafts, and more! To wrap up the
afternoon you will enjoy a lunch and a brewery tour at Titletown
Brewery. Please be aware this outing involves a lot of walking.
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2016 Golf Outing
Thursday, June 23, 2016
The Woods Golf Club, Green Bay
Golf Course: The Woods Golf Club, Green Bay (www.golfthewoods.com).
Golf Awards: The golf awards will follow the golf outing and take place at The Woods.
Format: Four-person scramble; shotgun start promptly at 9:30am. Golfers will be served a buffet lunch and beverage.
Coffee and doughnuts will be available in the morning. The entire course will take approximately 4 hours and 20 minutes to complete.
Fee/Registration: $100 per golfer that includes 18 holes of golf, cart, use of practice facilities with range balls, group flag
events, lunch and awards. Rental clubs will be available for an additional fee.
Proceeds: Proceeds from the golf outing will benefit the WSFCA Foundation. The WSFCA Foundation is a 501(c)3
organization with the goal to do everything possible to ensure “everyone goes home safely, every call, every day”.
Rain Policy: The Woods Golf Club will do everything possible to finish the golf outing. Only when the golf course has
been deemed ‘unplayable’ according to USGA rules or there is a severe threat of weather (lightening, damaging winds,
tornado etc.) will there be a rain check issued.
Attire: The Woods requires that softspikes are worn. They do not require a collared shirt; however, a shirt must be worn
at all times.
Shuttle Buses from the Hyatt Regency: Shuttle Buses will be available from the Hyatt Regency. Details will be provided
in your confirmation email closer to the event.
No Refunds After June 1, 2016
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Contact Person Phone Dept./Organization Mailing Address City State Zip Email Total Fee Enclosed: # of Golfer(s) x $100 = $
Would you like to take the shuttle from the
I am not attending the WSFCA Conference.
Hyatt Regency to The Woods? q Yes q No
Make checks payable and return with form to: WSFCA, 6737 W. Washington St., Suite 4210, West Allis, WI 53214.
Or pay by credit card (VISA/MasterCard only): Signature Credit Card Number 8
Expiration Date Questions? Please contact the WSFCA office at (800) 375-5886 or [email protected].
FIRE CHAPLAIN TRAINING FORM
Essentials of Fire Chaplaincy
Wisconsin State Fire Chiefs’ Conference
June 24- 25, 2016
KI Convention Center
Friday – 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM • Saturday – 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Register online: www.wsfca.com/chaplain
This Fire Chaplain Training is
recommended for those who are new to
the fire chaplaincy or would like more
formal training. It is designed for those
who wish to start their basic certification
through the Federation of Fire Chaplains
Institute Program. A certificate will be
awarded upon completion.
TOPICS
• Introduction and History of Fire
Chaplaincy
• Starting a Fire Chaplaincy Program
• Introduction to Stress Management
• Fire Fighter Injury and Death
Notification
• The Chaplains Role in the Fire Service • Fire Service Procedures
• The Chaplains Ministry to Firefighters • Overview of ICS and NIMS
• The Chaplain on The Scene
REGISTRATION
ADVANCED FIRE CHAPLAIN TRAINING
Thursday, June 23, 2016
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Green Bay Fire Dept.
The class consists of 3 modules of 1 hour 15
minutes each. Modules include: Water rescue,
High angle rescue, and Hazardous Materials
response. The class will be 100% hands on
training. Participants must be able to perform
physically demanding tasks. Wear old clothes that
will become sweaty.
$85 $105
Advanced Fire Chaplain Training. Meals NOT included.
$60
Optional: Federation of Fire Chaplains Manual
(Recommended)
$30
$25
$25
Federation of Fire Chaplains Manual USB version
Essential of Fire Chaplaincy. Includes all materials and
certificate upon completion. Meals NOT included.
Friday Lunch Buffet
Saturday Lunch Buffet
REGISTRATION
Deadline to Register: June 1, 2016
¨¨ Advanced Fire Chaplain Training. Meals NOT included...$85
Chaplain Name_______________________________________
¨¨ Essential of Fire Chaplaincy. Includes all materials and
certificate upon completion. Meals NOT included.........$105
Organization_________________________________________
Address______________________________________________
¨¨ Optional: Federation of Fire Chaplains Manual ...............$60
(Recommended)
City________________________State___ Zip_______________
¨¨ Federation of Fire Chaplains Manual USB version............$30
Phone_______________________________________________
¨¨ Friday Lunch Buffet..........................................................$25
Email_______________________________________________
Send Registration & Payment to:
Wisconsin State Fire Chiefs’ Association
6737 West Washington Street, Suite 4210
West Allis, WI 53214
414-755-6291 • [email protected]
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Total Enclosed $__________
 Check Enclosed  Credit Card (VISA/MasterCard only)
Credit Card Number:_____________________________ Expiration Date: _________
Signature:______________________________________________________________
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2016 WSFCA CHIEFS’ CORNER
Phone: 630-377-1056
Fax: 630-377-1286
www.EAGLE-ENGRAVING.com
Polo - $36.00
#WSFCA-POLO
Glass Stein $20.00
Colors: Black/White, Forest Green/White,
Maroon/White, Navy/White, Red/White,
Royal/White, & White/Black
Sizes: XS - 4XL
Your name and your department
name added at no additional
charge when pre-ordered.
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2016 Commemorative Stein
Ladies Full-Zip Fleece - $38.00
#WSFCA-LFLEECE
Colors: Black, Hunter Green, Navy, Charcoal,
Dill, Wine, Royal
Sizes: S - 2XL
Shirt - $37.00
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Light Blue, Navy, Oxford, Red, Royal, & White
Sizes: XS - 6XL
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Mens Full-Zip Fleece - $38.00
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Colors: Black, Hunter Green, Navy, Charcoal,
Dill, Wine, Royal
Sizes: S - 4XL
ITEM #
DESCRIPTION
2016 Commemorative
Helmet Shield
2016 PIN INCLUDED IN
REGISTRATION PACKET
SIZE*
COLOR
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PRICE PRICE
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Shipping is additional on all items unless picked up at the WSFCA convention.
*Sizes 2XL & 3XL are an additional $2; 4XL & 6XL - add $4
**Personalization on Shirt or Stein:________________________________________________
One line of personalization above or below logo is $1.00 on all shirts.
No charge on stein.
Contact Information:
Name:
Phone:
Department:
Alt. Phone:
Address:
Fax:
City:
State:
E-Mail:
WI
Zip:
Prices are subject to change without notice .
We will contact you to confirm this order and to obtain payment information.
DETAILS
Final Alarm
If you know of any WSFCA member who responded to their “Final
Alarm” since the 2015 Annual Conference, please send the following
information to the WSFCA Business Office at [email protected]: Name,
Position, Department, Bio and Photograph. You may also submit this
information online at www.wsfca.com/finalalarm/
Conference Cancellation &
Substitution Policy
Register Online
1.Visit the Wisconsin State Fire Chiefs’ Association Web site,
www.wsfca.com and click on conference registration.
2.Complete the online form and select your options. Your credit card
will be processed through PayPal and FormSite’s secure server.
3.Click on the link to process your hotel reservation with the Hyatt
Regency.
Hotel Information
All refund requests must be made in writing to the WSFCA office via
mail, fax or email. Phone requests will not be honored. No refunds for
meals after June 1, 2016. No refunds allowed after June 10, 2016. All
refund requests are subject to a $10 processing fee. Substitutions are
allowed and not subject to a fee.
Conference Location
The majority of all the workshops, exhibits, meals and networking
events will be held at the KI Convention Center unless otherwise noted.
The Hyatt Regency is the official conference hotel and will host some
events. Visit the WSFCA Web site for a link to get more information on
Green Bay.
Register by Mail
1.Complete the paper application and submit with payment to the
WSFCA office. (6737 W Washington St, Suite 4210 • West Allis, WI
53214)
The Hyatt Regency is the official conference hotel. Come prepared for
walking a short distance between your hotel room and the conference
events at the KI Convention Center that is connected. The hotel’s
official Web site is: http://greenbay.regency.hyatt.com. The room block
is currently open. The rate per night is $110/$120/$175 (based on room
type). There is a link on the WSFCA Web site to make your reservation
online.
In addition, we have a block of rooms available at the Hampton Inn
Downtown (also connected to the KI Center). Rates per night: $115.00
for Two Queens / $115 for Single King. You must call the Hampton
Inn directly at (920) 437-5900 and mention you are with the Wisconsin
State Fire Chiefs’ Association to receive the discounted rate.
Both properties offer a complimentary hot breakfast buffet each
morning.
Please make your reservations early! All hotel reservations must be
made by May 27, 2016 to receive the WSFCA rate.
2.Contact the Hyatt Regency at (888) 421-1442 and mention you are
with the Wisconsin State Fire Chiefs’ Association to make your hotel
reservation.
THANK YOU TO OUR 2016 SPONSORS
Platinum
As of March 14, 2016
Gold
Silver
Bronze
The Horton Group
HMA Fire, LLC
McGrath Consulting Group Inc.
Jefferson Fire & Safety
Keller, Inc.
Stainless & Repair, Inc.
UST Fire Apparatus
Marion Body Works, Inc.
Wisconsin Surplus Online
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Wisconsin State Fire Chiefs’ Association
6737 W. Washington St. – Suite 4210
West Allis, WI 53214
www.wsfca.com
ANNUAL CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW
Wisconsin State Fire
Chiefs’ Association
JUNE 23-26, 2016
KI CONVENTION CENTER & HYATT REGENCY • GREEN BAY, WI
REGISTER ONLINE: WWW.WSFCA.COM
WSFCA 2016 ANNUAL CONFERENCE – REGISTRATION FORM
Only one (1) registration (Chief & Spouse/Guest) per form. Duplicate the form as needed for additional registrations.
Full Name Title Department/Organization  I am a new Chief (since June 2015)
Mailing Address City State Zip Phone Email Spouse/Guest Name Email REGISTRATION TYPES & FEES:
*Price in parentheses rate after June 1, 2016.
All-Inclusive
Full
Basic
Day Pass
WSFCA Member
 $340 ($365)
 $245 ($270)  $190 ($215)  $75/day
Non-Member
 $440 ($465)
 $295 ($320)  $240 ($265)  $100/day
All-Inclusive
Packages Include
Thursday (Choose one)
 Golf Outing  Pre-Conference
President’s Dinner & Hall of Fame Tour
Friday & Saturday Lunch
Workshops
Full
Basic
Day Pass
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Amount
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Guest/Spouse Events
Friday: Door County Wineries
__x $50.00 each $
Saturday: Farmers Market & Titletown Brewery
__x $25.00 each $
Special Events & Meals
Thursday Pre-Conference Seminar
__x $25.00 each $
Thursday Welcome Reception
__x 0$0.00 each $
Friday Lunch Buffet
__x $25.00 each $
Saturday Lunch Buffet
__x $25.00 each $
Saturday President’s Dinner & Hall of Fame Tour
 I will visit the Packers Hall of Fame
__x $55.00 each $
Select President's Dinner Entree(s)
TOTAL:
__Bruschetta Chicken __Grilled Manhatten Strip __Mushroom Ravioli
Do you have any dietary or specialty needs? Make checks payable and return with form to: WSFCA, 6737 W. Washington St., Suite 4210, West Allis, WI 53214.
Or pay by credit card (VISA/MasterCard only): Signature Credit Card Number Billing Address Expiration Date City State Zip Questions? Please contact the WSFCA office at (800) 375-5886 or [email protected].