Tour Max Capacity: 15
This is an off-site tour, transportation is provided.

During this three-hour classroom session, attendees will utilize the Fire Chief Tom Carr Command Training Center, which is located next to the Charleston 9 Memorial site where nine firefighters died on June 18, 2007. The training center is a state-of the art facility dedicated to the fire chief who led the Charleston Fire Department following June 18, 2017 and helped make the progress necessary to be a national model for change. Attendees will participate in command scenarios with computer-generated incidents that require them to work together with other attendees who are operating on the virtual scene as well. This class focuses on technology to build command scenarios, to practice commanding of emergency scenes along with the radio traffic that coincides.

We are surrounded by data, but lack information, understanding, and insight of what it truly means. The lament "OK, but what do I do with it and why does it matter?" is often uttered in fire departments. This program is designed to get you started in the right direction and will aid in your understanding of simple data concepts, and give you tools to understand and apply the data from your community. This program will aid you to better explain how your community is affected by fire; how your department is performing, and what the costs of service delivery represent. This session is presented in a stress-free, open learning environment, with a minimum of jargon and a maximum of learning.

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Enjoy food, drinks, and face-to-face networking while meeting with vendors showcasing the latest in firefighting technology.

Broga® yoga for firefighters in NJ was created in 2009 and while it was built with the foundation of yoga, it takes on an athletic lead, integrating functional movements and high-intensity interval training. The practice intends to fill a gap in the yoga studio where classes mostly include female participants and moves require deep bending, twisting, and binding. Operation Broga® is a class made for those who serve (EMTs, firefighters, police officers, truckers, etc.) who want to enjoy the benefits of yoga (gained flexibility, great workout, reduction of trauma, reduced blood pressure, etc.) in an easy-going, enjoyable atmosphere.

Start the day off with the Networking Breakfast in the Marketplace to fuel up for the day while meeting with leading innovators, vendors and suppliers.

In his unique and inspiring presentation, Jason Moore, fire chief (ret.) and Firehouse Magazine Fire Technology Columnist, takes you on a journey to the future of firefighting with insights into current and emerging technologies that are dramatically changing the game. Moore’s presentation will leave you with a new understanding and appreciation of how technology is your friend, not foe, providing critical new tools, ideas, and perspectives that will change your approach to firefighting. Come see, learn and be a part of this exciting future!

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There has always been a distinct skepticism around technology in the fire service dating back to the introduction of the SCBA and beyond. For an industry that is 200 years old and full of tradition, we’ve done our best to be unimpeded by progress. Today we are feverishly dependent on technology in our daily lives (Google, Waze, Amazon, etc.) but we use it “under the radar” or in protest at work. This session focuses on the vital importance of incident command and accountability on a fireground that is arguably more dangerous, dynamic, and unpredictable than ever. We will look at ways that technology has greatly enhanced our safety and situational awareness while seamlessly being incorporated into incident command and accountability systems without interrupting aggressive fireground operations. We will look at the history of incident command systems in the fire service and where we are today on shared and recognizable, digital platforms. 

Grab lunch with your fellow colleagues and check out the latest products, services, and technologies in the Marketplace.

During this keynote, the firefighter and the assistant engineer on the first-due engine on June 18, 2017 will discuss the progress that the Charleston Fire Department has made over the last 17 years since they lost nine firefighters on June 18, 2017 at the Sofa Super Store Fire. These two Charleston firefighters are now both chief officers in the department and are continuing to help lead the organization. There are only 51 of the original 246 members still in the department today and with the growth of their organization over the last 17 years, they now have 449 members. With 398 new members in the department since this tragedy, it has been their duty to teach new members about the lessons learned while also utilizing their knowledge to make meaningful and long-lasting progress. In this exclusive FireFusion program, they will discuss the challenges of this process, the successes, the failures, and where we plan to go in the future.

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In the aftermath of the June 18, 2007, Sofa Super Store fire, the Charleston area underwent a dramatic shift in how area fire departments coordinated response and increased all other areas of interaction among agencies. Key to this initiative were two concepts: the creation of a regional automatic aid agreement among five fire departments and the coordinating effort of Charleston County’s Consolidated Emergency Communications Center (ECC). In the 17-plus years since the tragic fire, the automatic aid concept has strengthened and grown, and the ECC has played an integral role in coordinating much-needed information sharing among all agencies. This panel discussion features several of the key players involved in transforming the landscape of fire protection in the Charleston area through cooperative agreements and proactive use of technology.

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Grab a bite and a beverage and enjoy some social time with colleagues and vendors in the Marketplace!

Fuel up for the final day of FireFusion at the Networking Breakfast in the Marketplace.

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The emergence of virtual reality (VR) in fire service education offers a transformative, cost-effective, on-demand tool for preparing firefighters for real-life fireground experiences. By leveraging an immersive VR experience, fire department trainers can provide hands-on training without exposing students to dangerous situations. The VR environment allows students to interact with their colleagues and environment so they can practice critical skills, such as decision-making, fire suppression, search and rescue, and hazardous materials handling, in a controlled setting. Moreover, VR training enables students to repeat exercises multiple times, fostering muscle memory and enhancing decision-making abilities and allows educators to monitor individual performance, identify strengths and weaknesses, and tailor training programs accordingly. Beyond the training aspect, VR can serve as a powerful educational tool, offering insights into fire behavior, building construction, and incident management. VR training is possible in a variety of environments. Scenarios may be delivered in single (Training Centers) or multiple locations (Individual firehouses or mutual aid departments). This allows for a training environment that meets different needs such as keeping units in their firehouse to remain in service. This session will include a live demo for attendees to watch the participants perform in training evolutions using VR.

This presentation will provide firefighters with immediate knowledge and skills that will assist them in proper use and interpretation of thermal imaging cameras on and off the fire ground. This presentation is designed for all users from the probationary firefighter to the veteran firefighter. The presentation will include demonstrations inside the classroom.

Take advantage of your final opportunity to meet with the vendors in the Marketplace and find out if you're one of the lucky giveaway winners!

Tour Max Capacity: 75  
This is an off-site tour. Transportation is provided.

During this two-hour guided tour, FireFusion attendees will experience a walk-through at the exact location of the multiple line-of-duty death incident that occurred on June 18, 2007 where nine Charleston firefighters perished and the new Firehouse that is adjacent to the Charleston 9 Memorial Site. The site is a public park for visitors to learn about the incident. On this tour, current Charleston Fire Department members who were in the department during the time of the incident in 2007 and who are still in the department today, will give their experiences of the incident, detailed information about the nine firefighters who died on that day, the layout of the commercial structure, specific information about the building construction, where and how the fire originated, where each of the nine firefighters were found, plus the layout of apparatus on scene.

Tour Max Capacity: 25  
This is an off-site tour. Attendees will talk about two miles from the Galliard Center.

During this three-hour walking tour of the historic district of Charleston, attendees will visit Charleston Fire Department Central Station which houses Engines 102 and 103 and was constructed in 1887, Station 6 which houses Engine 106 and was constructed in 1887, as well as Station 15, which houses Ladder 104 and Rescue 115 and was constructed in 1982. As each station is visited, members of the Charleston Fire Department will discuss leadership components as they relate to emergency services and the unique challenges all fire department face today. The group will also discuss how the integration of technology has made Charleston a progressive fire department in both operations and leadership as well and how this change in mindset can help your department do the same.

Tour Max Capacity: 75
This is an off-site tour. Transportation is provided.

During this two-hour guided tour, FireFusion attendees will experience a walk-through at the exact location of the multiple line-of-duty death incident that occurred on June 18, 2007 where nine Charleston firefighters perished and the new Firehouse that is adjacent to the Charleston 9 Memorial Site. The site is a public park for visitors to learn about the incident. On this tour, current Charleston Fire Department members who were in the department during the time of the incident in 2007 and who are still in the department today, will give their experiences of the incident, detailed information about the nine firefighters who died on that day, the layout of the commercial structure, specific information about the building construction, where and how the fire originated, where each of the nine firefighters were found, plus the layout of apparatus on scene.