2022 Annual Conference Presentations

Conference theme: Building Resilience Through Leadership

April 11-14, 2022 | Waco Convention Center, Waco, TX

Dream Big!

Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger - Motivational Speaker, Author & Inspiration for the Award-Winning Movie "Rudy"

Hurricane Ida Response From Texas Resources

Ken Himel, Jr., CFEI, CF - Fire Chief, Bayou Cane Fire Protection District

Kid(d) Talk

Nim Kidd, MPA, CEM - Chief of Texas Emergency Management, Texas Department of Emergency Management

Texas Commission on Fire Protection Question and Answer

Cliff Grant - Deputy Chief, Compliance Division, Texas Commission on Fire Protection
Mark Huetter - Chief, Certification Division, Texas Commission on Fire Protection
Rick Wallace - Chief, Compliance Division, Texas Commission on Fire Protection
Mike Wisko - Agency Chief, Texas Commission on Fire Protection

A Prepared and Resilient Fire and Emergency Medical Services - Download Presentation

Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell - US Fire Administrator, Department of Homeland Security/FEMA

Gumbo Leadership for 2022 and Beyond! - Download Presentation

Dr. Joseph Trahan, III, APR, Fellow, PRSA - President & CEO, Trahan & Associates

Routine Incidents! Risk vs. Reward or Risk vs. Frequency?

Daniel DeYear, Chief - Training Bureau, Dallas Fire-Rescue Department (RPCG)

Texas Line of Duty Death Task Force

Wendy Norris - CEO/President, Texas Line of Duty Death Task Force

NFPA Updates: Tools to Help You Do Your Work

Kelly Ransdell - South Texas Regional Director, National Fire Protection Association

IFC Code Updates

Ariana Kistner - Assistant Chief / Fire Marshal, City of Rockwall

Kelly Kistner - Fire Marshal, Frisco Fire Department

Social Media & Community Engagement - How to Turn Your Residents Into Advocates and Allies!

Simon Van Dyk - Director Of Business Development, Touchstone District Services

Public Safety Financing Options - Download Presentation

Ed King - GCSC Municipal Advisor, Gov Capital