Industrial Fire World is the only conference for over 20 years geared to industrial fire and emergency response.
Join us April 28 - May 2, 2008 in Beaumont, Texas for the latest news, products and services to impact the world of industrial fire and emergency response.
Ford Park Convention Center will host conference sessions. Hotel Headquarters at MCM Eleganté
Beaumont, TX (map).
Register for the 23rd annual Industrial Fire World Emergency Responder Conference.
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2008 IFW Emergency Responder Conference & Exposition Program |
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| SUNDAY, April 27, 2008 | |
| Noon - 6 p.m. | Registration |
| Noon - 6 p.m. | Large Apparatus Set-Up |
| MONDAY, April 28, 2008 | |
| 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Registration and Golf Tournament (Hosted at The Patch in Groves, Texas) |
| 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. | Large Apparatus Exhibitor Set-Up |
| 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Other Exhibitors Set-Up Late Afternoon/Evening Demonstrations at BEST Complex |
| TUESDAY, April 29, 2008 | |
| 7 a.m. | Registration Opens |
| 8 a.m. | Opening Session Connie Award Responder Readiness - The Emerging Standard Joe Gross Award Managing the Risk Red Adair Award |
| 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Lunch Buffet in Exhibit Hall |
| 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Exhibits Open |
| 1:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. | WORKSHOP: Nozzle & Hydrant Technology Update WORKSHOP: Major Events WORKSHOP: Foam Technology Update WORKSHOP: Protecting More with Resources Left After Budget Cuts WORKSHOP: Preventive Protection WORKSHOP: Water System Readiness WORKSHOP: Fire Pump Testing WORKSHOP: *Pump Operator Simulator Experience (IFSAC Certified Training, Runs Tues. - Wed.) WORKSHOP: *Incident Safety Officer Certified Training (Runs Tues. - Thurs.) WORKSHOP: Tank Fires - Let It Burn Or Extinguish It |
| 5:00 p.m. | Munro’s Safety Apparel Hospitality Dinner |
| WEDNESDAY, April 30, 2008 | |
| 8 a.m. | Registration |
| 8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. | Continental Breakfast |
| 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Exhibits Open |
| 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Lunch Buffet in Exhibit Hall |
| 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | SYMPOSIUM: Updates in Fire Protection & Systems for LNG (Runs Wed. - Thurs.) |
| 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. | WORKSHOP: *Incident Safety Officer Certified Training (Runs Tues. - Thurs.) WORKSHOP: *CFPS Exam Prep Course (Runs Wed. - Fri.) WORKSHOP: *Industrial Fire Brigade Leader (Runs Wed. - Thurs.) WORKSHOP: *Hazardous Materials On-Scene Incident Commander (Runs Wed. - Thurs.) WORKSHOP: *High Angle and Confined Space Rescue WORKSHOP: *Industrial Hazmat Technician 8-HR Refresher WORKSHOP: *Pump Operator Simulator Experience (Runs Tues. - Wed.) |
| 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. | WORKSHOP: Electrical Power Plant Fire Protection (INFO) WORKSHOP: *ASSE (INFO) WORKSHOP: Ethanol Fuel Fires - A New Breed of Fire Fighting WORKSHOP: Marine Fire Fighting Readiness (Runs Wed. - Thurs.) |
| THURSDAY, May 1, 2008 | |
| Noon | Lunch Buffet in Ford Park Lobby |
| 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | WORKSHOP:* Incident Safety Officer Certified Training (Runs Tues. - Thurs.) WORKSHOP: *CFPS Exam Prep Course (Runs Wed. - Fri.) WORKSHOP: *Industrial Fire Brigade Leader (Runs Wed. - Thurs.) WORKSHOP: *Hazardous Materials On-Scene Incident Commander (Runs Wed. - Thurs.) WORKSHOP: Marine Fire Fighting Readiness (Runs Wed. - Thurs.) SYMPOSIUM: *Updates in Fire Protection & Systems for LNG (Runs Wed. - Thurs.) |
| FRIDAY, May 2, 2008 | |
| 9 a.m. - Noon | *CFPS Exam (If 5 or More People Register With NFPA) Click here for registration information. |
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FEE BASED CERTIFICATION COURSE DESCRIPTIONS |
| Pump Operator Simulator Experience: Fire pump operators cannot afford to miss “In the Street Pump Operations,” a unique course that prepares for “low frequency/high risk” situations that happen on fire scenes. FD Training Systems encourages pump operators of all experience levels to sign up for this course to recognize, define and properly handle any unexpected occurrence at the pump panel. The course includes online and hands-on sections to cover the subjects of water supplies, pump operations, pump theory and apparatus electronics. The online session runs March 3, 2008 through April 25, 2008 to complete the hands-on exercise on Tuesday or Wednesday at the IFW conference. Each student earns 20 hours of SFFMA and/or TCFP CE hours and a certificate of completion. Register for “In the Street Pump Operations” at www.fdtrainingsystems.com. Includes free pass to IFW conference. |
| Incident Safety Officer Certified Training: Receive information and skills needed in one of the most critical roles in an effective incident command system, the safety officer. This class is designed for people who carry the responsibility or have the dual role of ISO and incident commander. Examine the role of the safety officer and develop the knowledge and skills required to increase safeguards to people and property productively at the scene of an emergency through a variety of scenarios, case studies and audiovisuals. Class is held Tuesday through Thursday, and students receive a certificate of completion. Cost for class is $175. |
| Industrial Fire Brigade Leader: This course is designed to provide the knowledge, basic leadership concepts and skills for present and future industrial fire brigade leaders. The industrial fire brigade leader program explores regulatory compliance and regulatory standards in industrial emergency preparedness. Industrial incident management situations are simulated. Upon successful completion, participants may apply for Pro Board certification if they meet the prerequisites stated in NFPA's 1081 standard. Cost for class is $175. |
| CFPS Exam Prep Course: This course is designed to prepare the student to take the Certified Fire Protection Specialists Examination. The course requires each student to bring a copy of the NFPA Fire Protection Handbook (Edition 19, Volumes I and II). If five or more people register through NFPA to take the CFPS examination, a proctor will be scheduled and the test will be administered May 2 from 9 a.m. to noon. Cost for class is $175. |
| Hazardous Materials On-Scene Incident Commander: A certification course for incident commanders who may be involved with hazardous material incidents. Participants who complete the course may apply for Pro Board certification. The prerequisite for certification requires documentation of completion of Hazardous Materials Operations (Pro Board or IFSAC) training. Participants who do not need national certification or do not have documentation of completion of the prerequisite will receive MFRI's certificate of completion. Bring a copy of your Pro Board or IFSAC documents for MFRI to copy and verify. Cost for class is $175. |
| High Angle and Confined Space Rescue: An all hands-on class covering knots, mechanical advantage systems and patient packaging. Review procedures for preparation to execute a confined space rescue, extensive breathing air management for confined space rescue teams and patient care for serious injury and spinal immobiliztion. Cost for class is $175. |
| Industrial Hazmat Technician 8-HR Refresher: Prepare to take offensive action to stop a leak of a hazardous substance. Students will be exposed to techniques in identification, plugging, patching or repairing leaks from sources such as pipe racks, trucks and vessels. Cost for class is $175. |
| ASSE (American Society of Safety Engineers): The Southeast Texas Safety Seminar will be hosted in coordination with IFW on Wednesday. Three tracks to be announced will address issues that will qualify for BOARD OF CERTIFIED SAFETY PROFESSIONALS CEUs. Cost for class is $175. More Information |
| LNG Symposium: Government officials and media personalities who witness the LNG demonstrations leave the fire grounds in amazement. This two day seminar tackles the facts about liquefied natural gas (LNG) with the support of knowledgeable speakers and demonstrators. Presentations address how to effectively store and control LNG, and live burn demonstrations prove the strengths of this resource. Cost for class is $500, which includes IFW conference pass. |
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