11th International Conference of Fire Service Women Schedule of workshops, Thursday, March 31 - Sunday, April 3   This workshop schedule is accurate as of 1/23/05. Listings may change, and some new ones will be added; please check this page for updates. Each workshop title is, or will be, linked to information about the faculty and a brief description of the workshop.   Click here to see workshops offered on Wednesday, March 30.

Thursday, March 31

Afternoon session: 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Authentic Leadership for Fire Service Professionals
Strip Mall Fires: Strategic and Tactical Considerations
Challenging Sexism in the Fire Service
Training and Mentoring Programs for the CPAT
Something Old, Something New
Down from the Mountain:Wildfire in your Backyard
Search Procedures for RIT Operations

Friday, April 1

Morning session, 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
The Building is Your Enemy: Know Your Enemy
The Fire Service in High-Risk Neighborhoods
When I Doubt Myself and Other Women
Six Habits of Effective Negotiators
Critical Incident Stress Management
Command Development
Flashover Survival Training
Basic Hauling Systems
Wildland firefighters' networking session

Afternoon session #1, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Dealing With Angry People
Successful Interoperability Communications
Animal Rescue
Recruitment Success: The Virago Project
Fire Service Leadership
Relaxation Response for Stress and Healing
Crime Scene EMS
IFPM 401 Series
Lesbian/bisexual/transgendered women firefighters' networking session

Afternoon session #2, 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Summer Heat, Inc: A Fire Camp for Young Women
Friends and Allies
Homophobia is Alive and Well in the Fire Service
Balancing Work and Family
EMS Management of Chemical/Biological Agents
Stopping Sexual Harassment: The Manager's Role
Get Fit and Fit In
African-American women firefighters' networking session

Double session, 1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Orientation to the EEO Officer Training Program
Surviving the Hot Zone
Command Development
Flashover Survival Training
Basic Hauling Systems

Saturday, April 2

Morning session #1, 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
I Love a Fire Fighter
The Baby Boomers are Coming!
Women, Firefighting, and Faith
White Powder Response
Humor is Good for your Health
Bringing it Back Home: Planning Local Conferences
Opportunities for Avoiding Accidents and Disasters
Latina firefighters' networking session

Morning session #2, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
I Love a Fire Fighter (repeat)
Power and Politics
High Rise Fires
Policy Development for a Diverse Workforce
Integrating the ICS into the Disaster Response System of India
Cold Weather Considerations for Mass Decontamination
Where to Find the Money to Save
Crisis Intervention: Alternative Response Program

Double session, 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (or 2:00 p.m.)
Optimal Fitness for Female Firefighters
Core Stabilization Training
Vehicle Extrication (8 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.)
Saving Our Own (8 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.)
Engine Company Operations (8 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.)
Truck Company Operations (8 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.)
Handling a WMD Incident (8 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.)

Sunday, April 3: 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Identity Theft: An Ugly Face on Your Good Name:
Christian firefighters' networking session
[Other workshops TBA]