Join us for our popular “How Not To” series of 1/2-day workshops for Fire Chiefs.
Agenda and Speakers:
Changes to Federal Line of Duty Benefits: Ian Bennett, National Local Assistance State Team (LAST) Coordinator for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. Ian will explain recent changes to the federal PSOB program as well as updates to programs from the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.
You’re Talking, but Are They Listening? Rick Lochner, President of RPC Leadership Associates, Inc. Connections are the key to successful working relationships. Rick will demonstrate how you can adapt your communication style to connect with the unique personalities you’ll encounter on your board, in your community, and in the firehouse, helping you foster better relationships, solve problems and achieve more together.
Modern Communication Strategies:
John Buckley, Executive Director Illinois Fire Chiefs Association
Chief William Luchsinger MPA, Fire Chief, South Elgin & Countryside Fire Protection District
James Howard CPA, Governmental Accounting LLC
Update your toolkit with new tips, tricks and strategies when making proposals to your board or other stakeholders. This panel will share new insights, methods and perspectives on presentations and negotiations.
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This is an interactive workshop designed for fire service Chief Officers, including Fire Chiefs, Assistant Chiefs, and Deputy Chiefs from Fire Protection Districts and municipal Fire Departments.
Workshop Schedule:
- 7:45am – 8:15am: Registration and light breakfast
- 8:15am – 12:00pm: Workshop
The workshop will be held in Room HEC 1022 on the first floor of the SSG Miller Homeland Security Center HEC building:
Please park in Lot Fawell E, which is just south of Fawell Blvd, between West College Rd and Lambert Rd. We are meeting in the building labeled “HEC” below:
Click here to download a PDF map of the College of DuPage campus map.
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This event is hosted by Railside Citrus Insurance Agency.
We hope to see you there!
Registration
Reservations are closed for this event.