Firehouse Central news

November 30, 0002
	Early Registration Pricing has been Extended! Life gets busy this time of year, personally and professionally. In case you missed the early registration deadline, Firehouse Central has extended the pricing. You can still REGISTER TODAY and receive up to $50 off. Don't delay - the show is just three weeks away!
May 6, 2009
	Attendees will Receive Recertification Credit from the GA Firefighters Standards & Training Council The Firehouse Central Hands-On Training, Preconference and Conference Program have been approved by the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council for recertification credit. Upon completion of this conference, attendees will receive a certificate of attendance form Firehouse Central that will include a GA Firefighter Standards and Training Council course number. Credits equate to 1 per hour of instruction.
	Crossover Training Benefits Fire, EMS and Law Enforcement Professionals Firefighters interact daily with EMS and law enforcement providers, yet there is very little training and education available to better enable these professionals to effectively communicate and provide services together. October 26-30, 2009 are the dates that this opportunity becomes possible. Firehouse Central, EMS EXPO and Enforcement Expo Southeast will co-locate to offer crossover training and education. This is the first time an event like this will take place. In addition to the training and education, a combined show floor will feature over 450 exhibitors showcasing the newest products, services and technologies available to these industries. This is an event that ALL first responders will want to attend!
May 7, 2009
	Classes Designed Specifically to Address Today's Economic Issues For over 30 years Firehouse has provided the fire service with education and training you cannot find anywhere else. This October Firehouse Central will present over 40 programs, many of them designed to address today's economic issues. Some of those include: Alternative Funding Opportunities for Emergency Service Organizations Gene Reams, Battalion Chief/Division Commander (ret.); Mark Nugent, Operations Battalion Chief; both with Chesterfield, VA Department of Fire and EMS This class will offer several proven alternative financial solutions that have provided millions of dollars to fire and EMS organizations across the nation. It will also provide valuable tips in areas including grant writing, fee for service, and marketing your organization. What ISO Can do for You: Understanding the Tools and Resources of ISO Robert Cobb, Deputy Chief (ret.), Jersey City, NJ FD; Director of Community Mitigation, Insurance Services Office This program encourages improvements and helps fire departments plan for, budget, and justify expenditures that reduce property damage from fires. Creating Revenue in a Tough Economy Mark W. Herendeen, Chief, City of Morrow FD, GA Think outside the box! How can your department bring in revenue? Some examples will include: updating your fine structure and enforcing fire codes, charging for non-emergency ambulance transports, writing fire lane violations, and charging for false alarms.
September 8, 2009
	Hear the Highlights of Firehouse Central 2009 Peter Matthews, editor of Firehouse.com, chats with Program Director Harvey Eisner and Show Manager Mary Velline about Firehouse Central, being held in Atlanta , Oct. 26 - 30, 2009. The two discuss the wide-variety of offerings at this year?s Firehouse Central, including the addition of Law Enforcement Expo Southeast. This public safety shows offers a variety of crossover training sessions; brings fire, EMS and law personnel into one room. Listen as they preview the exhibit floor and other training sessions, both hands-on and classroom, and how you can earn credits for attending the sessions. Click here to listen.
December 21, 2009
	2009 Certificates of Attendance Available Now! Click here to retrieve your Firehouse Central 2009 Certificate of Attendance. All certificates must be printed by January 22, 2010. This site will not be available on-line after that date. PLEASE SAFEGUARD YOUR CERTIFICATE FOR FUTURE USE. If you have questions, please call 800-827-8009 or email certificates@publicsafetyevents.com.