The FASNY Training and Education Committee, under the direction of Committee Chair and FASNY 2nd Vice President Joseph Kelly, is pleased to announce the following lineup of seminars and presenters at the 2009 FASNY Annual Convention, August 19-21, 2009 at the Conference Center at Niagara Falls.

Wednesday, August 19, 2009


12:30-2:00: Kim Alyn: “Real Leadership is Not for Wimps!”

Best-Selling Author and International Processional Speaker Kimberly Alyn will be giving a powerful keynote presentation titled “Real Leadership is Not for Wimps!” In this humorous and inspiring presentation, Kim will share the principles of leadership that stand the test of time and provide you with some illuminating insights on how to positively influence people. Whether you are a formal or an informal leader in the fire service, these principles will give you a solid foundation for real leadership in a society that desperately needs it!

2:15-3:45: J. Gordon Routley “Charleston Sofa Super Store Fire Analysis”

The presentation is a detailed analysis of the Sofa Super Store Fire in Charleston, SC that resulted in 9 firefighter fatalities. The program will identify the specific problems that were encountered and recommend actions to prevent future occurrences of a similar nature.


4:00- 5:30 Billy Goldfeder “Firefighters and Fire Officers: Scared Straight!”

Chief Billy Goldfeder will present to the attendees, through video, audio and "WAKE UP" lecture, an in-depth review of specific timely fireground events and most specifically, the LESSONS LEARNED so that these incidents (and those involved) don't ever become forgotten. This very personal, high energy direct and frank class (updated regularly) that is professionally and respectfully presented, provides the attendees an excellent opportunity to apply the LESSONS LEARNED to their own departments…and themselves, when returning home...potentially avoiding "history tragically repeating itself"

Thursday, August 20

12:30-2:00 Chief Al Brunacini “Functional Boss Behaviors”

The Functional Boss Behaviors training series outlines ten rules for bosses in
the fire industry to ensure their behavior creates an environment that helps
workers to deliver standard service and added value directly to the customer.
Specific topics include:
• Basic Boss Information
• Workers Must Take Good Care of Customers
• Bosses Must Take Good Care of Workers
• Build Trust or Go Home
• Sweat the Big Stuff
• Set the Workers Free
• Play Your Position
• Keep Fixin' the System
• Create "Loyal Disobedience/Insubordination"
• All You Got, Is All You Get (Anatomy & Physiology)
• Don't Do Dumb Stuff

2:15-3:45 “Fire Service Round Table” with Kim Alyn, J. Gordon Routley, and Al Brunacini.
Join these nationally recognized experts as they answer your questions about all things fire service related, specifically leadership, fireground tactics, and risk management.

4:00-5:30 “2% Tax Forum”

Just a reminder…there is never a cost to attend any or all educational programs at the FASNY convention, nor is there a fee to register for the convention itself. Attendees for the educational seminars do not need to register for the entire convention to attend. Details and registration will be available at www.fasny.com soon!