2023 FDAC Annual Conference Program

2023 CONFERENCE PROGRAM

Welcome my fellow FDAC members and supporters!

We are happy present our 2023 FDAC Annual Conference, a place to gather, network, and most importantly share and gain knowledge. Thank you for attending and participating.

The FDAC Education Committee and staff have worked very hard to put together this comprehensive and dynamic program. Please make sure you provide feedback after each session so we may better serve your needs in the future. We are happy to see familiar faces and new ones too.

Make sure to visit and talk with our exhibitor and sponsors as we could not provide this high level of training without their support.

Enjoy the conference!

Chief Jim Comisky, Ret. President FDAC

Education Committee Members Ret. Chief Steven Hall, Education Committee Chair Ret. Chief Jim Comisky, FDAC President Chief Walter White, FDAC Zone Director Chief Don Butz, FDAC Zone Director Chief Kirk Noffsinger, FDAC At – Large Director Ret. Chief Steve Kovacs, FDAC Immediate Past President Chief Sean Grinnell, Education Committee Member

Thank you to our Industry Partners!

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FDAC 2023 Annual Conference Schedule at a Glance Pre-Conference – Tuesday, March 14, 2023 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

FDAC Quarterly Board Meeting

Atlas/Castle

11:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Registration Open

Grand Foyer

12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Exhibitor Set – Up

Grand Ballroom

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

The Ethical and Transparent Fire District: Ethics in Public Service

Howell Mt./ Stag’s Leap

2:30 PM – 2:45 PM

Break

2:45 PM – 4:45 PM

Preventing Workplace Harassment, Discrimination and Retaliation in Fire Districts

Howell Mt./ Stag’s Leap

Conference Day 1 – Wednesday, March 15, 2023 7:45 AM – 8:30 AM

Breakfast sponsored by GSRMA Grand Foyer

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Registration Open

Grand Foyer

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Exhibit Hall Hours

Grand Ballroom

General Sessions 8:30 AM – 8:45 AM

Welcome to the 2023 FDAC Annual Conference

Napa Ballroom

Opening Ceremonies by the Napa Fire Color Guard Welcome from Napa Mayor Ret. Captain Scott Sedgley and FDAC President Chief Jim Comisky, Ret. 8:45 AM - 10:00 AM

21 Century Fire Service DEI & B st

Napa Ballroom

Dr. Reginald Freeman, Oakland Fire Chief 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM Coffee Break sponsored by PARS Grand Ballroom 10:15 AM - 11:40 AM

California State Fire Officials

Napa Ballroom

11:40 AM – 12:00 PM Industry Product and Services Updates

Napa Ballroom

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Lunch sponsored by Ridgeline Grand Foyer

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Concurrent Sessions

From the Outside In: The Role of a Fire Chief

Carneros/Mt. Veeder

Building a Balanced Cash Management Program: Stable and

Howell Mt./Stag’s Leap

Variable Net Asset Value Investment Pools 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Dessert Break sponsored by Holman Capitol Grand Ballroom

3:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Concurrent Sessions Anatomy of an Annexation Carneros/Mt. Veeder Inside FIRESCOPE and the Fire & Rescue Mutual Aid System

4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Howell Mt./Stag’s Leap

Liebert Cassidy Whitmore Sponsored Reception Grand Ballroom

FDAC 2023 Annual Conference Schedule at a Glance Conference Day 2 – Thursday, March 16, 2023 7:45 AM – 8:30 AM

Breakfast sponsored by First Due Grand Foyer

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Registration Open

Grand Foyer

8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Exhibit Hall Hours

Grand Ballroom

General Sessions 8:30 AM – 9:15 AM

FDAC General Membership Meeting, Elections,

Napa Ballroom

EBA, FASIS and FAIRA Updates 9:15 AM – 9:50 AM

Community Paramedicine, Care Court, and the Homelessness Crisis

Napa Ballroom

9:50 AM – 10:05 AM

Coffee Break sponsored by BAER

Grand Ballroom

10:05 AM – 11:15 AM Fire Behavioral Health Trends & Best Practices

Napa Ballroom

11:15 AM – 11:45 AM Cal OES Update, Director Nancy Ward

Napa Ballroom

11:45 AM – 12:45 PM An Effective Leadership Team: The Chief and Board Working Together

Napa Ballroom

12:45 PM – 1:45 PM

Lunch sponsored by Neighbors by Ring Grand Foyer

Exhibit Booth Raffle Drawings Grand Ballroom 1:45 PM – 3:15 PM

Concurrent Sessions Long Term State Funding for Local Government Fire

Carneros/Mt. Veeder

Financial Planning for Fire Districts

Howell Mt./Stag’s Leap

3:15 PM – 3:30 PM

Dessert Break sponsored by CFSA

Grand Ballroom

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Concurrent Sessions California Fire District Legal and Legislative Changes

Carneros/Mt. Veeder

Achieving Community Level Wildfire Risk

Howell Mt./Stag’s Leap

Reduction Through Alignment 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

FDAC Member’s Reception

Redwood Grove

Conference Day 3 – Friday, March 17, 2023 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM

Registration Open

Grand Foyer

General Sessions

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8:30 AM – 9:30 AM

Breakfast Sponsored by FRMS

Napa Ballroom

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

FDAC Legislative Update and PP – GEMT Update

Napa Ballroom

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Generational Workforce in the Fire Service

Chief Tonya Hoover, Deputy Fire Administrator

Napa Ballroom

Session Details & Descriptions Pre-Conference – Tuesday, March 14, 2023 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

THE ETHICAL AND TRANSPARENT FIRE DISTRICT: ETHICS IN PUBLIC SERVICE

California law requires periodic ethics training for each elected official, member of a legislative body, and any employees who may be so designated by their agency. This training will satisfy the state’s legal requirements and will teach you what you need to know to ensure you and your district are operating fairly, ethically, and transparently in accordance with California ethics laws.

Speaker Moderator Erin Kunze, Associate Chief Steve Leighton Liebert Cassidy Whitmore North Tahoe Fire Protection District 2:45 PM – 4:45 PM

PREVENTING WORKPLACE HARASSMENT, DISCRIMINATION AND RETALIATION

The training and education provided in this workshop includes defining harassment, discrimination, and retaliation – and how it differs from “abusive conduct.” It affords participants a forum for discussing how these terms specifically apply to fire district employees. The workshop also covers the types of responses to claims that are necessary, and strategies to prevent harassment in the workplace. The focus of the workshop is practical guidance and includes discussions of common situations and examples.

Speaker Moderator Tony Carvalho, Associate Chief Jeff Gilbert Liebert Cassidy Whitmore Williams Fire Protection District

Conference Day 1 – Wednesday, March 15, 2023 8:30 AM – 8:45 AM

Welcome and Opening Ceremonies

8:45 AM – 10:00 AM OPENING KEYNOTE – 21ST CENTURY FIRE SERVICE DEI & B For the first time in history, there are 5 generations in the workplace. The various and competing interests of the generations can pose a significant challenge to any organization or person in a position of authority who is not prepared to proactively lead and manage. Fire service members have historically been reflective of overall societal needs and demands that mirror their respective communities. Before organizations can pursue and celebrate diversity and members enjoy an equitable environment that is inclusive and gives everyone a sense of belonging, there must be a culture that addresses psychosocial hazards. Diversity is a fact, equity is intentional, inclusiveness is an act and belonging is a feeling.

Speaker Moderator Dr. Reginal Freeman, Fire Chief Chief Jim Comisky, ret.

City of Oakland South Lake County Fire Protection District 10:15 AM – 11:40 PM CALIFORNIA STATE FIRE OFFICIALS 11:40 AM – 12:00 PM INDUSTRY PRODUCT AND SERVICES UPDATES

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Session Details & Descriptions 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Concurrent Sessions

FROM THE OUTSIDE IN: THE ROLE OF A FIRE CHIEF This session is intended for anyone who moves into the role of Fire Chief from outside of an organization. It examines reframing organizational culture through four specific lenses: Structural, Human Resources, Political and Symbolic. Furthermore, it discusses the three main leverages for creating organizational renewal: Leadership, Structure and Policies.

Speakers Moderator Chief Walter White Chief Sean Grinnell Amador Fire Protection District Sonoma County Fire Protection District Chief Dan Haverty Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District BUILDING A BALANCED CASH MANAGEMENT PROGRAM: STABLE & VARIABLE NET ASSET VALUE INVESTMENT POOLS Joint Powers Authority investment pools are meaningful complements to the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) when it comes to the prudent stewardship, knowledgeable management, and diversified investing of your District's cash. In this session, representatives of California CLASS will cover stable and variable Net Asset Value investment pools, both of which are permitted investments for California fire districts.

Speaker s Moderator Brent Turner, Regional Director of Strategy Chief Don Butz California CLASS Lakeside Fire Protection District Bob Shull, Director California CLASS

3:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Concurrent Sessions

ANATOMY OF AN ANNEXATION This session will identify and explore the relationships and steps necessary for a successful Annexation, Consolidation or reorganization including but not limited to finances, politics, labor relations and LAFCO requirements.

Speaker s Moderator Kurt Latipow, Vice President Emeritus Chief Chris Tubbs AP Triton LLC Southern Marin Fire District Deputy Chief Brian Helmick Mill Valley Fire Department Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Chief Lewis Broschard Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Lou Ann Texeira, Executive Officer Contra Costa LAFCO INSIDE FIRESCOPE AND THE FIRE & RESCUE MUTUAL AID SYSTEM District Fire Chiefs review the FIRESCOPE program and the Fire and Rescue Mutual Aid System with first-hand knowledge as related to Fire Districts participation within both programs.

Speaker s Moderator Chief Eric Walder Chief Steve Kovacs, ret.

Waterloo Morada Fire Protection District Murphys Fire Protection District Chief Maurice Johnson El Dorado Hills Fire Department 6

Session Details & Descriptions

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Conference Day 2 – Thursday, March 16, 2023 8:30 AM – 9:15 AM

FDAC GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING AND ELECTIONS

This session will also include program updates from FAIRA, FASIS, FDAC EBA, and FireRescue GPO. 9:15 AM – 10:00 AM

COMMUNITY PARAMEDICINE, CARE COURT AND THE HOMELESSNESS CRISIS

This session will address the potential impact of Care Court, but it will also focus on the existing role of community paramedicine in the fire service and the broader challenges first responders face with the homelessness crisis across the state.

Speaker Moderator Brian Rice, President Chief Jeff Willis California Professional Fire Fighters Big Bear Fire Protection District 10:15 AM – 11:30 AM FIRE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TRENDS & BEST PRACTICES This session will discuss a nationwide 3-year behavioral health study regarding the challenges facing today’s firefighter/EMS professionals and the best practices to meet our first responder community’s growing needs.

Speaker Moderator James Hyde Chief Walter White Author & Executive Coach Amador Fire Protection District Susan Feenstra Teacher, First Responder Peer Support 11:30 AM – 12:45 PM AN EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM: THE CHIEF AND BOARD WORKING TOGETHER During this presentation, participants will have an opportunity to hear about chief officers and the organization's governing board working together to ensure an effective leadership team that serves the organization's patrons despite the unique perspectives and responsibilities of the two components. Participants will hear symptoms that ultimately can sometimes be attributed to an ineffective leadership team. Participants will review the leadership team expectations and responsibilities of individual board members since sometimes an ineffective leadership team can be traced back to an individual or a small group of board members. Participants will also review the leadership team expectations and responsibilities of a chief officer or small group of chief officers. And finally, participants will learn techniques to prevent and unfortunately deal with rogue board members and chief officers.

Speaker Moderator Monte Olsen, Executive Director Locum Chief Steve Hall, ret.

NAEFO Central Fire Protection District 1:45 PM – 3:15 PM

Concurrent Sessions

LONG TERM FIRE DISTRICT FUNDING This session will be a panel discussion regarding “filling of the funding hole” left in local government fire since the forming of ERAF. The focus will be on how districts can be made whole again through a steady stream of funding from the State. There will be time for Q & A with the panelists.

Panelists Moderator Chief Richard Pearce, Tiburon Fire Protection District Chief Tim Henry, North Central Fire Protection District Chief Chris Tubbs, Southern Marin/Mill Valley Fire Protection District Chief Jim Comisky, ret., South Lake County Fire Protection District Chief Eric Walder, Waterloo Morada Fire Protection District Chief Jeff Meston, ret., Executive Director, California Fire Chiefs Association

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Session Details & Descriptions FINANCIAL PLANNING FOR FIRE DISTRICTS This session will describe how to evaluate operating/capital needs, service delivery options, creating a vision for the future, and how to incorporate these concepts into a financial plan to assure long-term financial viability. The plan sets the stage for board policy, budgeting, pursuing revenue generating options, and community outreach.

Speaker Moderator Cathy Dominico, Managing Partner, Capitol PFG Chief Kyle Heggstrom, Linda Fire Protection District

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM Concurrent Sessions CALIFORNIA FIRE DISTRICTS LEGAL AND LEGISLATIVE CHANGES This session will discuss the most critical court decisions and laws impacting fire agencies in the past year, including an analysis of the newest statutes and court opinions and how these new developments impact your agency. We will also provide practical tips for your agency to ensure compliance.

Speaker Moderator Nathan Jackson, Associate Deputy Chief Brian Helmick Liebert Cassidy Whitmore Contra Costa County Fire Protection District ACHIEVING COMMUNITY LEVEL WILDFIRE RISK REDUCTION THROUGH ALIGNMENT This 90-minute session will provide attendees with a detailed panel presentation and discussion addressing current efforts to align science based WUI loss reduction efforts at both the parcel and landscape level across key stakeholders to include communities, the insurance industry, and government.

Panelists Moderator Chief Frank Frievalt, Western Fire Chiefs Association Chief Eric Walder, Waterloo Morada Fire Protection District Chief David Winnacker, Moraga-Orinda Fire District Nancy Watkins, Principal & Consulting Actuary, Milliman Chief Daniel Berlant, CalFire Acting State Fire Marshal Mike Peterson, California Department of Insurance Steve Hawks, Director of Wildfire Policy

Conference Day 3 Friday, March 17, 2023 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM FDAC LEGISLATIVE & PP-GEMT UPDATE This session will touch on early trends being seen and tracked by the Cal Chiefs and FDAC Joint Legislative Task Force for the 2023 – 2024 California legislative term as well as provide an update regarding the PP- GEMT program.

Speaker Moderator Russ Noack, Public Policy Advocates Chief Richard Pearce, Tiburon Fire Protection District Julee Malinowski-Ball, Public Policy Advocates Deputy Chief Ted Peterson, Southern Marin Fire Protection District, Mill Valley Fire Department 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM GENERATIONAL WORKFORCE IN THE FIRE SERVICE Today, there are at least four distinct generations in the workforce. These generations range from the Baby Boomers to the Gen Z or Zeds. Each generation brings special attributes to the job, but they also bring challenges when there are intrinsic clashes in values and beliefs of what is important and what is not. Fire service leaders must recognize and navigate distinct differences in core values, methods of communication, and work ethic. This session will address these differences and suggest a path forward where leaders seek to identify the best qualities in each individual and how each generation can learn from the next.

Speaker Moderator Chief Tonya Hoover, Deputy Fire Administrator Chief Eric Walder United States Fire Administration Waterloo Morada Fire Protection District

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