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  • Jan. 15-20, 2023
  • This event has ended.

Fire Department Safety Officers Association Health and Safety Conference

  • St. Pete Beach, Florida

Join USFA as we participate in discussions on, and provide resources for, the promotion of safety standards and practices in the fire and EMS.

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Fire Department Safety Officers Association Health and Safety Conference

Join U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) subject matter experts, including Fire Administrator Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell, as we participate in discussions on, and provide resources for, the promotion of safety standards and practices in the fire and emergency medical services.

USFA presenters

Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell

Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell

U.S. Fire Administrator

Dr. Moore-Merrell will speak at the General Session on Jan. 17 from 7:40 a.m. to 10 a.m. on the unique and difficult leadership challenges of maintaining a fire department's culture of unity and bridging the generation gap.

Eriks Gabliks

Eriks Gabliks

Superintendent, National Fire Academy

Superintendent Gabliks will present on Jan. 20 from 8-8:45 a.m. on fire service behavioral health, including peer support, employee assistance, line-of-duty death, culture change and resources available to help and support departments of all types.

USFA health, safety and wellness resources