Symposium Agenda
Symposium Agenda
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Thursday, October 23, 2025 |
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HOT CLASSES 8-HOURS at Oakville Fire Training Centre |
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8:00-17:00 |
High-Rise Firefighting Tactics: Strategies for Vertical Incidents Brent Brooks |
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HOT CLASSES 4-HOURS at Oakville Fire Training Centre |
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8:00-12:00 |
Rescue Drag Bonanza Jess Clermont |
Up and Out: Fireground Ladder Rescue Scenarios Nancy Merocchi and Katrina Dos Santos |
Cutting Edge: Advanced Auto Ex Scenarios and Solutions Chad Roberts, Marcel Perreault, and Kurtis Mantell |
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13:00-17:00 |
Rescue Drag Bonanza Jess Clermont |
Forcible Entry Techniques for Commercial Doors Andrew Brassard |
Cutting Edge: Advanced Auto Ex Scenarios and Solutions Chad Roberts, Marcel Perreault, and Kurtis Mantell |
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IN-CLASS 8-HOURS at QEP |
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08:00-17:00 |
Resilient Minds Katerina Barton and Teagan Knowles |
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Nutrition and Resiliency for First Responders Jaclyn Halko |
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| IN-CLASS 2-HOURS at QEP | ||||
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8:00 - 10:00 |
Advanced Vehicle Technologies and Response Tactics for EV’s - OnStar Charlene Poranganel and Mitch Patterson |
Best Practices for Collaborative Learning Between Public and Private Sectors Said Ismail |
Leading Beyond the Line: Celebrating Women in Non-Traditional Fire Service Leadership Roles Moderated by Kristy Lynn Pankhurst Jenn Dawkins, Melissa Gennaro, Georgina Gilbert, Sarah Peto, and Lydia Wilcox |
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10:00 - 12:00 |
Acting Up: Stepping into Leadership in the Fire Service Debra Rogers |
Lithium-Ion Batteries Raina Chamberlain |
You Can’t Say That! - and other communication myths that keep us from connection Dianna Ritola |
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| 13:00 - 15:00 |
Advanced Vehicle Technologies and Response Tactics for EV’s - OnStar Charlene Poranganel and Mitch Patterson |
Firefighter Rescues in Ontario: Data-Driven Insights to Inform Best Practices on the Fireground Anthony De Benedictis |
Toronto is a Vertical City and Residential Highrise Marla Friebe and Laura Boyko |
Trailblazers in the Fire Service: Leading the Way for Women Moderated by Lydia Wilcox Debrah Bergeson, Louise Hine Schmidt, Samantha Hoffmann, Keri Martins, and Kalpana Rajgopalan |
| 15:00 - 17:00 |
Beyond the Physical - Why it is important to focus on personal and professional development throughout your career Mary Fischer |
Hazmat Alternative Fuel Vehicle Recognition Greg Scott |
Courageous Leadership: Championing Inclusivity in the Fire Service jona olsson |
Dementia Awareness for Fire Services Andy Gibb |
| 17:00 - 21:00 |
FSWO Connect Evening Event, Sponsored by Evans & Co. Trade Show, Speaker’s Corner and Networking Night – START OF SILENT AUCTION – at QEP Keynote: Michele Fitzsimmons, FDNY |
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Friday October 24, 2025 |
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GENERAL SESSIONS - Morning at Oakville Convention Centre |
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7:30 - 11:30 |
FSWO Annual Training Symposium Awards Gala Breakfast: 07:30 - 08:30 Ceremony: 08:30 - 11:30 Keynote Speakers – Antartic Fire Angels Dress Code: Dress uniform or business attire |
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HOT CLASSES 4 HOURS at Oakville Fire Training Centre |
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13:00-17:00 |
Fireground Fitness Through Flowing Nicole Brugger |
Unlocking Access: Tactical Through the Lock Entry Paul Terpstra |
Radioactive Materials Transport in Canada Ulf Stahmer Tour of NWMO Oakville Plant |
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IN-CLASS 4-HOURS at QEP |
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13:00-17:00 |
Igniting Excellence: How Training Divisions Shape Firefighter Readiness Across North America Dan O’Grady |
Hidden in Plain Sight: How the Fire Service Can Help Disrupt Human Trafficking Krystal Snider |
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| 13:00 - 15:00 |
Introduction to Provincial Fire Investigations Jennifer Woodcroft |
Writing the Truth of the Body – Learning to Deal with Trauma Dianna Ritola |
Allies in the Fire Service: Championing Change and Inclusion Moderated by: Louise Hine-Schmidt Paul Boissonneault, Dave Cunliffe, Jim Jessop, Melanie Jones, and Keri Martins |
Igniting Futures: Behind the Scenes of Developing Inclusive Fire Service Camps Kalpana Rajgopalan, Pike Krpan, Debra Rogers, and Carissa Campbell |
| 15:00 - 17:00 |
Let Them: Embracing Freedom and Letting Go of Control, Inspired by Mel Robbins Book 'Let Them Theory" Charlene Poranganel |
Strategic Success: Implementing a Highrise Program with Change Management Principles Tamara Roitman |
From Policy to Practice: Canada’s Fire Chiefs and Women in Fire Moderated by Karen Simpson Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs |
A Firefighter’s Guide to Building Construction Basics Jess Clermont |
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FSWO Unplugged: Social & Trivia Night, Sponsored by Evans & Co. Holiday Inn |
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Saturday October 25, 2025 |
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HOT CLASSES 8-HOURS at Oakville Fire Training Centre |
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8:00-17:00 |
High-Rise Firefighting Tactics: Strategies for Vertical Incidents Brent Brooks |
Performance Training Foundations and Air Management for the Tactical Athlete Anthony De Benedictis and Tyler Price |
Firefighting 101 for Women Pike Krpan and Laura Ellis |
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HOT CLASSES 4-HOURS at Oakville Fire Training Centre |
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08:00-12:00 |
Search and Rescue Scott Hewlett |
Fireground Fitness Through Flowing Nicole Brugger |
OFAI FPAT Prep Amber Bowman |
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13:00-17:00 |
RIT Scott Hewlett |
This is My Halligan Jess Clermont |
Beyond Basics: Advanced Pump Theory and Practice Eric DeMelo |
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08:00-12:00 |
Dare To Command: Effective Leaders Dr. Katherine Lamb |
Commanding with Confidence: Women Leading in the Station and on the Fireground Michele Fitzsimmons, Tracey Shields and Carissa Campbell |
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IN-CLASS 4-HOURS at QEP |
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13:00-17:00 |
Dare To Command: Effective Leaders Dr. Katherine Lamb |
The PowHER of Conscious Communication & Mindfulness: Mastering Presence and Inner Peace Charlene Poranganel |
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IN-CLASS 2-HOURS at QEP |
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08:00-10:00 |
Coping with Trauma: Understanding the Impacts of Trauma on Your Body and Brain, and Learning What to do About it Nina Halstead |
Beyond the Bump: A Holistic Approach to Pregnancy and Postpartum Support in the Fire Service Kristy Lynn Pankhurst and Louise Hine-Schmidt |
Soft Reset: A Yoga + Mobility Practice for Fire Service Professionals and High-Achievers Kate Jamieson |
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10:00-12:00 |
When I Doubt Myself and Other Women Part 1 jona olsson |
Balancing Acts: Supporting Gender Transition in the Fire Service—What the Law Requires and Leadership Demands Laurie Vandenschoot and Alissa Arnoff |
Developing National Health Research Priorities and a Research Network for Women Firefighters in Canada Dr. Robin Campbell Bromhead and Dr. Joy C. MacDermid |
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13:00-15:00 |
Supporting Patients and Community Members in Crisis Nina Halstead |
Scene Size-Ups for the New Upcoming Officer Jenn Dawkins |
Tending the Hearth Fire: Self-care for Your Spirit Dianna Ritola |
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15:00-17:00 |
When I Doubt Myself and Other Women Part 2 jona olsson |
Stronger from the Inside Out: Hormones, Gut Health & Resilience for Firefighters Sonia Issa |
Navigating the Hiring Process Jessica Crombie |