The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) will host a Large Outdoor Fire Modeling Workshop 18-19 March 2019 in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Who should attend? Experts in the fire science, wildland fire, atmospheric modeling, and high-performance computing communities. NIST is undertaking Structural Engineering Research for Reducing Risks Due to Earthquakes and Other Extreme Hazards. Post-earthquake fires and wildland fires
The 17th Annual Harry S. Truman Legacy Symposium will be held May 5-6, 2019 in Key West, Florida. This annual educational conference, sponsored by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) and the Key West Harry S. Truman Foundation, is held every May on the historic grounds of the Harry S. Truman Little White House. The
Fire-Rescue Med 2019 will be held 5-7 June 2019 in Henderson, Nevada. Pre-conference workshops will take place June 3-4. FRM 2019 is the conference for fire-based EMS leaders addressing the issues impacting today’s leaders. Attendees turn to FRM for the education and training they need to stay ahead on today’s tough issues, including current events
Fire-Rescue International (FRI 2019), IAFC's annual Conference & Expo, will be held 7-10 August 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. Each summer, thousands of the most prominent fire and emergency service leaders from across North America and around the globe come to FRI to learn, network and collaborate together. FRI education covers all areas of the emergency
Volunteer and combination fire, rescue and EMS leaders will gather at the 2019 VCOS Symposium in the Sun 14-17 Nov in Clearwater, Florida. The leadership training available at this symposium will help address the unique needs of volunteer and combination leadership in your department. The networking opportunities give you the chance to share ideas and
How can public safety best prepare for and leverage next-generation Internet of Things (IoT) sensor and data collection capabilities? In NIST's Public Safety Communications Research (PSCR) division's next webinar - Alison Kahn covers IoT's ability to help Public Safety operations. Join us on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm (MT) for insight into
The Counter UAS course addresses public safety concerns of drones being used for nefarious purposes and counter-drone operations.STUDENTS MUST BE A MEMBER OF A LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIRE, EMS, OR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY IN THE STATE OF UTAH.THIS COURSE IS HELD IN SOCORRO, NEW MEXICO. AIRFARE, LODGING, RENTAL CAR WILL BE PROVIDED AT NO COST TO
The Homeland Defense & Security Information Analysis Center (HDIAC) will host a webinar on Nuclear Power for the Modern Grid on 24 June from 1200 to 1300 EDT. Electric power production in the United States faces challenges on several fronts. This includes the near-term retirement of aging coal-fired power plants, grid stability challenges arising from
Fire-Rescue International 2020 will be held October 20-22, 2020. For the first time ever, FRI is planning to offer a virtual event format to provide those unable to travel access to educational resources on timely issues and the insights needed to keep their community safe. FRI education covers all areas of the emergency service: Navigating
