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Joint CFFCA/FFCA Regional Meeting (March 9th, 2023)The CFFCA hosted the FFCA East Central Meeting Update on March 9th at the Hilton Altamonte Springs. Ninety-six [96] were in attendance.
The Program consisted of:
1. Installation of New CFFCA Officers 2. Presentation of the 2021 and 2022 CFFCA Fire Chief Craig Haun Leadership Award 3. FFCA EC Regional Update |
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Rivership Dinner Cruise Social (February 18th, 2023)The St. Johns Riverboat Co. located in Historic Downtown Sanford, Florida was our host for the evening. Situated on Lake Monroe, the Barbara-Lee is docked on Marina Island.
Fifty [50] were in attendance... Cruise included live entertainment and a multi-course meal consisting of appetizers, salad, your choice chef-prepared entrée, dessert, coffee and iced tea, along with a well-stocked bar and expert bartenders able to prepare whatever drinks were requested.
Please give a big SHOUT OUT of thanks to our sponsoring corporate partners Ten 8, CORE, United Badges, and Fisher Safety for their gracious contributions to significantly lower our event costs! |
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CFFCA Annual Retiree Round-Up (February 9th, 2023)CFFCA Business Meeting and Program held at the Hilton Altamonte Springs in the Royal Palm Ballroom.
Election of New Officers 2023 and CFFCA Retiree Annual Round-Up with 49 attendees present.
Election of New Officers as follows:
President: Jim Walls, Fire Chief Kissimmee [Running for Election]; District 1 Director Orange: Sean Wylam, Fire Chief Apopka [Running for Election]; District 3 Director Osceola: Larry Collier, Fire Chief Osceola County [Running for Election]...
Immediate Past President: John Miller, Fire Chief Retired [No Vote Needed]; Vice President Interim Appointment: Michael Peters, Fire Chief Longwood [Board Endorsement and Vote of Approval by Membership]; District 2 Director [Seminole] Interim Appointment: Michael Johansmeyer, Fire Chief Lake Mary [Board Endorsement and Vote of Approval by Membership]... |
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CFFCA Program Fentanyl FF Down AAR (January 23rd, 2023)Monthly CFFCA Meeting and Program held at the Hilton Altamonte Springs...
Program: Fentanyl Exposure FFs Down After-Action Report by Lake County Fire Rescue. Presenters were: Fire Chief Jim Dickerson, Division Chief Stephen Davis, Lieutenant Jeremy Searcy, and FF/Para Justin Scribner.
Forty-nine [49] were in attendance at this important "lessons learned" discussion opportunity... |
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2022 Corp Apprec / Christmas Luncheon (December 8th, 2022)Annual CFFCA Corprorate Partner Appreciation / Christmas Luncheon held at the Hilton Altamonte Springs.
Sixty-seven members and guests were present. Holiday musicial provided by Katie Pinder Brown, Piano Party.
Each corporate partner present was presented with a CFFCA custom ceramic tile w/ logo and year. |
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CFFCA Leadership in Today's Fire Service (October 14th, 2022)Annual CFFCA Leadership Development Class "Leadership in Today's Fire Service presented by Tenzinga Performance Management Group.
Forty-six [46] personnel representing 16 agencies were in attendance at this day long professional development class held at the Altamonte Springs Hilton. |
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Annual 3rd Alarm Partner Showcase (October 13th, 2022)Annual 3rd Alarm Partner Showcase held at the Altamonte Springs Hilton on October 13th, 2022.
Sixteen [16] partners were present to showcase their products and services. Seventy-eight [78] were in attendance for this very sucessful venue... |
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CFFCA Agency Round Table Forum (September 8th, 2022)The monthly CFFCA business meeting and program held at the Hilton Altamonte Springs with 48 in attendance.
Program: Agency Chief Round Table Forum 17 Agencies reporting past year accomplishments and future plans for the new year.
Special Recognition of Chief John Williamson's Retirement from Orlando International Airport [OIA]. |
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CFFCA Program Safe Haven for Newborns (August 11th, 2022)The CFFCA monthly luncheon and program held at the Hilton Altamonte Springs on Thursday, August 11th, 2022 with 29 in attendance.
PROGRAM: Safe Haven for Newborns Update Presenter: Retired Fire Chief Lars White, Safe Haven for Newborns Fire Rescue Service Coordinator.
Chief White presented a brief overview of the statewide program including its history, milestones in newborn saves, current state stautes, and resources available to each agency. |
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FFCA EDC Luncheon Naples (July 17th, 2022)The CFFCA July Luncheon was held on-site at the FFCA EDC in Naples, FL on Sunday, July 17th at the Naples Grande Beach Resort venue. Thirty-four [34] were in attendance to enjoy the good fellowship.
Informal presentations and greetings were given by CFFCA President Miller, FFCA President Doug Riley, FFCA East Central Director Chuck Bogle, Foundation Chair Jim White, FFCA CEO Ray Colburn, and FSFMO Director Julius Halas.
Special thanks were extended to Ngoc Huynh at FFCA, Hospitality Staff at Naples Grande, and special acknowledgments to our lunch co-sponsors: Bennett Fire Products, CORE, Municipal Emergency Services, Municipal Fire Equipment Co., and REV RTC.
All special guests and lunch co-sponsors were presented with a CFFCA logo tile... |
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CFFCA Meeting and EM Program (June 9th, 2022)The CFFCA monthly luncheon and program held at the Hilton Altamonte Springs on Thursday, June 9th, 2022 with 44 in attendance.
PROGRAM: Emergency Management Presenter: Alan Harris, Seminole County Emergency Manager
Several EM managers were in attendance from City of Orlando, City of Altamonte Springs, Seminole County, and Lake County... |
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CFFCA Meeting Program "Trench Rescue AAP (May 12th, 2022)CFFCA monthly Business Meeting and Program held at the Hilton Altamonte Springs.
Program: Operational Review of Trench Rescue presented by Lake County Fire Rescue with 45 in attendance.
Chief John Miller was also recognized with a CFFCA Retirement Plaque after serving 7 years as Chief of Ocoee Fire Department. |
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CFFCA Meeting "Autism Awareness" (April 14th, 2022)CFFCA Monthly Business Meeting and Program held on Thursday, April 14th, 2022 at the Hilton Altamonte Springs with 25 in attendance.
Program: Autism Awareness for First Responders Presenter: Daniel Morales, Orlando Fire Department |
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FL-USAR-TF4 AAR Surfside Collapse (March 24th, 2022)The CFFCA hosted the FL-USAR-TASK FORCE 4 TEAM for a 3-hour presentation of their After-Action Report on operational overview and lessons learned on the Surfside Condo Collapse.
Sixty-seven [67] chief officers from throughout the Central Florida area were present at this very informative AAR overview. The presentation speakers were District Chief Walter Lewis [OFD] and Retired Fire Chief Dave Downey [Statewide Deputy Coordinator SERP].
Key Topics of Discussion consisted of Initial OPS Considerations, Sustaining Long-Term Events, What Can the FL-USAR System Do?, and How Fire Chiefs Can Make the Difference? |
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CFFCA/FFCA East Central Regional Mtg (March 10th, 2022)The CFFCA and FFCA held its joint East Central Regional Meeting at the Hilton Altamonte Springs on March 10th, 2022 with 80 attendees present.
Meeting Highlights were as follows:
Installation of New CFFCA Officers with Oath of Office administered by FFCA President Douglas Riley [Chief Will Watts - Vice President; Chief Sean Wylam - District 1 Director ORANGE; Chief Michael Peters - District 2 Director SEMINOLE; and Retired Chief Matt McGrew - District 5 Director RETIREES.
CFFCA President presented the CFFCA Chief Craig Haun Leadership Award for 2020 to Retired Fire Chief Matt McGrew.
FFCA East Central Regional Meeting facilitated by FFCA EC Director Chief Chuck Bogle with State Officials and FFCA Officers providing informative updates from their areas of responsibility.
Many THANKS to our co-sponsors: Ten 8 Fire & Safety, LLC, Public Consulting Group, and United Badges Insurance Services. |
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CFFCA Retiree Round Up / Eagle Award... (February 10th, 2022)Monthly CFFCA Business Meeting / Program held at the Hilton Altamonte Springs with 62 in attendance.
Election of New 2022 Officers [VP-Chief Watts, D2 - Chief Peters, D4 - Chief Swanson and D5 - Retired Chief McGrew] CONGRATS!
Distinguished Service Eagle Award presented to Seminole County FD for achieving ISO Class 1 status. CONGRATS!
Retirement and Outgoing Board Member Plaques presented to Chief Cornier. CONGRATS and many THANKS!
PROGRAMS: Annual CFFCA Retiree Round-Up Haz Mat Awareness for Chief Officers presented by Bob Coshignano, Retired Lieut OFD |
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CFFCA Meeting / Prog Human Trafficking (January 13th, 2022)The CFFCA held its monthly business meeting and program at the Hilton Altamonte Springs with 39 in attendance.
The program was "Human Trafficking from a Personal Perspective" presented by Tina Kadolph, Co-founder and President of Love Missions Global.
A special thanks to our corporate partner CORE for restocking us with hand sanitizers for the tables... |
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CFFCA Corp Appreciation Luncheon (December 9th, 2021)On Thursday, December 9th, the CFFCA held its Annual Corporate Partner Holiday Appreciation Luncheon at the Hilton - Altamonte Springs with fifty-eight [58] in membership attendance.
Each corporate partner was presented with a custom ceramic logo tile in recognition of their partnership level: 1st Alarm, 2nd Alarm, and 3rd Alarm.
Christmas holiday music was provided by PianoParty LLC with Katie Pinder Brown as the pianist. A slide show was also presented CFFCA 2021 Year in Review. |
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CFFCA Meeting Program PPE (November 10th, 2021)Monthly CFFCA Meeting / Program held at the Hilton Altamonte Springs with 35 in attendance.
Chaplain's message was about Thanksgiving and Veterans Day followed by the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. All Veterans in attendance were given a complimentary lunch pass at the door with an anonymous donor underwriting those costs.
Distinuished Service Awards were presented to Maitland FR [ISO Class 1], Lake Mary FD [Accreditation], and Mount Dora FD [Accreditation]. CONGRATS are in Order!
PROGRAM: NFPA 1851 PPE and Impact of Changes in the 2020 Edition presented by Tonya Herbert, Florida PPE Services and Jim Davis, NFPA Tech Committe [DECON]. |
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CFFCA 2021 3rd Alarm Partner Showcase (October 14th, 2021)The CFFCA reinstated its annual 3rd Alarm Partner Showcase on Thursday, October 14th at the Hilton Altamonte Springs.
Fifteen [15] 3rd Alarm Corporate Partners participated in the showcase marketing their services and products.
Showcase was very well attended with eighty-three [83] present... |
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20th Anniversary 9-11 Ceremony (September 9th, 2021)The CFFCA in conjunction with the Hilton Altamonte Springs held a 9-11 Memorial Rededication Ceremony "Twenty Years of Remembrance" on Thursday, September 9th at its regularly scheduled meeting at the Hilton.
Numerous agencies, officials and dignitaries were present at this special event. We Shall Never Forget that "All Gave Some and Some Gave All".
Special Thanks to the Seminole County FD Honor Guard and Orlando Firefighters Pipe & Drum. Our gratitude is also extended to our 9-11 Memorial Rededication Ceremony event sponsors:
CORE Construction Services Municipal Equipment Company [MECO] Municipal Emergency Services [MES] United Badges Insurance Services |
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CFFCA Mtg/Program CFAI Deferment Process (August 12th, 2021)CFFCA Monthly Business Meeting and Program held at the Hilton - Altamonte Springs. Forty-four [44] were in attendance with 18 agencies represented.
Program: Lessons Learned - CFAI Deferment Process Presenters: Maitland Fire Rescue Chief Will Watts, Deputy Chief Chris Morton, and CPSE Program Director Karl Ristow. |
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CFFCA Meeting 07-08-21 Leadership (July 8th, 2021)Dr. Jimmy Knott, Teaching Pastor - First Baptist Church Orlando, delivered a dynamic audience-engaged message during a presentation on "It's All About Leadership"! |
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FFCA East Central Regional Update (June 10th, 2021)The Central Florida Fire Chiefs' Association hosted the Florida Fire Chiefs' Association East Central Regional Update.
Fifty-four [54] were in attendance at the venue held at the Altamonte Springs Hilton. |
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CFFCA Meeting / Program - May (May 13th, 2021)CFFCA business meeting and program held at the Altamonte Springs Hilton.
PROGRAM: Best Foot Forward - Pedestrian Safety |
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CFFCA Meeting/Program - April (April 8th, 2021)CFFCA monthly business meeting and program held at the Hilton Altamonte Springs.
Program: Central FL Disaster Medical Coalition |
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CFFCA Business Meeting - New Officers (March 11th, 2021)The Newly Elected CFFCA Officers for 2021 were given their Oath of Office during an installation ceremony held March 11th, 2021 at the Hilton. The CFFCA Chaplain Rick Spence officiated the installation ceremony and administered the Oath of Office.
March 11th marked the RESTART date of CFFCA meetings held in person "Mask-to-Mask" at the Hilton. Business meetings are back on GO with social activity outings still on HOLD.
Special THANKS to our 3rd Alarm Partner United Badges Insurance Services for co-sponsoring this luncheon... |
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CFFCA Retiree Round-Up, Meeting & Prog (February 13, 2020)Monthly CFFCA Business Meeting and Program held at the Hilton Altamonte Springs.
Meeting served as our Annual CFFCA Retiree Round-Up with 11 retirees attending.
Election of New Officers was held with installation scheduled for March 12th meeting..
Program by CORE on Clean Public Safety Building... |
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CFFCA Meeting / Agency Round-Table (January 9th, 2020)HAPPY NEW YEAR!
The first CFFCA meeting/program of the new year served as an AGENCY ROUND-TABLE Briefing with 48 in attendance.
Each agency chief or their representative presented an oral briefing and update on their respective agencies. |
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CFFCA Corporate Appreciation Luncheon (December 19. 2019)Monthly CFFCA Meeting held at the Hilton Altamonte Springs to recognize our Corporate Partners at the annual Christmas luncheon...
Each corporate partner was presented with a custom ceramic tile by CFFCA President John Miller...
Fifty-three were in attendance... |
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CFFCA Meeting/Program - Simon Bailey (November 14th, 2019)Monthly CFFCA Business Meeting and Program held at the Hilton Altamonte Springs...
PROGRAM: Ten Years From Now presented by Simon T. Bailey, Breakthrough Strategist...
Twenty-eight in attendance... |
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CFFCA Leadership Seminar (October 22, 2019)The CFFCA held a 1-Day Leadership Seminar at the Hilton on Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019 with 47 officers in attendance and 21 agencies represented.
Thank you to our Seminar Co-Sponsors:
Tony Apfelbeck Fisher Safety CORE Construction Services North American Fire Equipment Company |
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CFFCA Meeting & 3rd Alarm Showcase (October 10th, 2019)CFFCA Meeting and 3rd Alarm Partner Showcase held at the Hilton Altamonte Springs...
Thirteen [13] 3rd Alarm Partners participated in the Annual Showcase with 5 apparatus displays outside.
Over 80 were in attendance... |
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CFFCA Monthly Meeting/Leadership Program (September 12, 2019)The CFFCA monthly business meeting and program held at the Hilton Altamonte Springs...
PROGRAM: The Four R's When You Screw Up presented by Dr. Larry Ritcey... |
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CFFCA Program Succession Planning (August 8th, 2019)CFFCA Monthly Business Meeting and Program at the Hilton Altamonte Springs... Only 23 were in attendance due to conflict with FRI Conference in Atlanta which many of our members attended...
Succession Planning and Leading to Maximize Results
Presenter
Pam Hargis FocalPoint Certified Coach, Trainer, and Speaker |
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CFFCA Luncheon [FFCA EDC Boca Raton] (July 14th, 2019)CFFCA July luncheon held at the FFCA Executive Development Conference venue at the Bocan Raton Resort and Golf Club.
FFCA Officers and other State Officials spoke to the group with a special presentation made by Chief John Fish [Florida Forest Service] to the CFFCA in recognition of our association's support of the Fallen FF Memorial at the State Capitol.
Lunch social was well attended with 58 registered and 48 attending the event.
SPECIAL THANKS to our event Co-Sponsors:
Bennett Fire Products Company, Inc. MES MECO REV Hall-Mark Valor First Responder Seating / Vista Brake Locks |
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CFFCA Program OFD Arson/Bomb Division (June 13th, 2019)Monthly CFFCA Business Meeting and Program held at the Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Springs.
Program: Orlando Fire Department's "Arson and Bomb Division Update" with Arson Dog Nesse... |
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CFFCA Meeting/Program: Morale/FF Cancer (May 9th, 2019)Monthly CFFCA Business Meeting and Program held at the Hilton - Altamonte Springs.
Program: Morale and FF Cancer Discussion Speaker: Richie Bowers, Fire Chief [ret], MES Chief Training and Safety Officer... |
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CFFCA Meeting/ Program: EMS Liaison (April 11th, 2019)Monthly CFFCA Business Meeting and Program held at the Hilton-Altamonte Springs.
Program Presentation: Role of EMS Liaison Speaker: Larry Marshall, EMS Strategist, AdventHealth |
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Joint CFFCA and FFCA EC Regional (March 14th, 2019)Joint meeting of CFFCA/FFCA held during the March business meeting held at the Hilton.
New CFFCA Officers were duly installed by taking their Oath of Office administered by FFCA East Central Director Chief Gene Prince.
The annual CFFCA Chief Craig Haun Leadership Award was bestowed upon retired Fire Chief Kim Neisler - Maitland FR with Maria Haun present for the special presentation.
The FFCA held its East Central Regional update to all present... |
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DRONES Presentation & Retiree Round-Up (February 14, 2019)Monthly CFFCA Business Meeting and Program held at the Hilton Altamonte Springs.
Election of New CFFCA Officers and CFFCA Annual Retiree Round-Up with a special operational presentation by OCFRD on their agency's DRONE [UAV] program. |
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CFFCA Meeting / Program FFS Update (January 10, 2019)CFFCA Monthly Business Meeting and Program held at the Hilton Altamonte Springs...
Program: Florida Forestry Services 2019 Update Presenter: Sean Gallagher, Orlando District Chief FFS |
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Annual Corp Appreciation Holiday Social (December 20th, 2018)Annual CFFCA Holiday Social and Corporate Partner Appreciation Luncheon held at the Hilton - Altamonte Springs..
Forty-two were in attendance to enjoy this annual fellowship gathering in honor and appreciation of our Corporate Partners... |
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CFFCA Meeting/Program - Valencia College (November 8th, 2018)The CFFCA membership welcomed Dr. Shugart to the podium at its November 8th business lunch meeting held at the Hilton - Orlando/Altamonte Springs.
Dr. Shugart [pictured above on left with CFFCA President Jim White] provided a very informative update on Valencia College, its vision, and future master plan improvements that will support the Central Florida Fire Rescue agencies. |
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2018 3rd Alarm Partner Showcase (October 11th, 2018)The CFFCA meeting of October 11th, 2018 was devoted to the CFFCA Annual 3rd Alarm Partner Showcase.
Fourteen [14] 3rd Alarm Partners participated in the showcase consisting of inside displays and apparatus displays outside. There were 86 in attendance at the showcase.
Showcase Partners were as follows:
AMSOIL Bennett Fire Products Co., Inc. EMS Management and Consultants, Inc. Fisher Safety Hall-Mark RTC Intermedix Municipal Emergency Services [MES] Municipal Equipment Company North American Fire Equipment Company Silent Partner Technologies South Florida Emergency Vehicles - Sutphen Star & Shield Group - Unable attend [Hurricane Michael Relief Effort] Ten 8 Fire Equipment Company Vista Brake Lock, LLC ZOLL Medical |
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Ragan Day Retirement Celebration (September 13th, 2018)The CFFCA business meeting held on Septemeber 13th, 2018 was dedicated in honor of Retiring CFFCA Chaplain Ragan Vandegriff after serving over 40+ years. Special presentations were given from CFFCA, First Baptist Orlando, Southeastern Association of Fire Chiefs, Florida Fire Chiefs' Association, Orlando Fire Department, Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, Reedy Creek Improvement District, Orange County Fire Rescue Department, and the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
Very special visual presentations were shown throughout the program consisting of slide show, videos, Sheriff Deming's Message, water salute, and OFD radio tone out of all stations.
Over 83 friends, associates and colleagues were in attendance to recognize Ragan and wish him well as he emarked on retirement and relocation to their north GA home.
A very SPECIAL THANKS to the following nine [9] Corporate Partners who helped sponsor this celebration: Quick Med Claims, Ten 8, Bennett Fire Products, FireRescue1 Academy, Vista Brakes, Sutphen, Municipal Equipment Company, Fisher Safety, and Star & Shield. |
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CFFCA Meeting Program Round Table (August 16th, 2018)The CFFCA held its annual  Agency Round-Table at the general membership business meeting on August 16th, 2018 at the Hilton. Thirty-nine attendees were present with 14 agencies presenting a brief "State of their Agency" to those attending.
Chief Otto Drozd was recognized as the incoming IAFC 2nd Vice President and Chief John Miller as the incoming FFCA President. Chief Gene Prince [FFCA East Central Director] attendance was acknowledged along with Chief Terry Wooldrige [President of the Space Coast Fire Chiefs Association]. |
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CFFCA July Luncheon - Ponte Vedra (July 15th, 2018)The CFFCA's July luncheon was held at the FFCA Executive Development Conference venue on Sunday, July 15th at 12:30 p.m. Â at the Sawgrass Marriott in Ponte Vedra with 42 registered and 35 in attendance.
A very SPECIAL THANKS is extended to our Lunch Co-Sponsors:
Bennett Fire Products Co., Inc. Municipal Emergency Services Municipal Fire Equipment Company REV RTC Vista Brake Lock, LLC |
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CFFCA Meeting/Program NFPA 1936 (June 14th, 2018)Monthly CFFCA Business Lunch Meeting/Program held at the Hilton - Altamonte Springs.
Program: Awareness of the rapidly advancing rescue tool technology and design changes necessitated by the emerging engineered materials used in the Future Steel Vehicle (FSV). Discussion focused on the requirements of 2015 NFPA 1936 and the changing standard expected by 2020. The program addressed new vehicle construction with material tensile strengths approaching 2000 MPa as it related to agency VMR practices. including rescue tool asset management planning. |
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CFFCA Meeting/Program May 2018 (May 10th, 2018)MonthlyCFFCA Meeting/Program held at the Hilton - Altamonte Springs with 37 in attendance...
Program presented on Human Trafficking by MBI agent to enlighten our membership on the human trafficking situation in the Central Florida area and what first responders need to know to recognize a human trafficking on incidents they respond to.
At special request of the MBI, no photographs were taken due to the undercover status of the agent, the case studies presented, etc. |
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CFFCA Monthly Meeting / Program (April 12th, 2018)Monthly CFFCA Business Meeting and Program held at the Hilton in Altamonte Springs.
The Clermont Fire Department and Ocoee Fire Rescue were formally recognized and presented with CFFC Distinuished Service Awards by President White in recognition of their March 13th Accreditation status.
Program on the Central Florida Regional Behavioral Collaborative presented by Chief Kim Neisler [Maitland FR] and Assistant Chief Charles Van Camp [Maitland FR]. Program leadership rep[resentatives were introduced from UCF Retores with an overview of services offered. |
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CFFCA and FFCA EC Regional Meeting (March 8th, 2018)CFFCA Monthly Meeting held at the Hilton in Altamonte Springs with 55 in attendance... The CFFCA business meeting was suspended to allow adequate time for the programs…
MULTI-FACETED PROGRAM: CFFCA Installation of New 2018 Officers, Special Presentation of the CFFCA Fire Chief Craig Haun Leadership Award, and the FFCA East Central Regional Update…
Complimentary lunches will be served to all FFCA Board Members, program speakers, special award program guests, and our gracious lunch co-sponsors Barry University, Star & Shield, and Ten 8... |
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Company Officer Leadership Symposium (February 20. 21. and 22, 2018)Company Officer Leadership Symposium [FL] photos taken on all 3 days.
On February 20, 21, and 22, 2018 the CFFCA co-Hosted with Orange County Fire Rescue Department the IAFC COLS-1 at the Hilton - Altamonte Springs for 100 CFFCA agency officers. This symposium was made possible through the IAFC, IAFC Foundation and a grant by Motoroal Soluitions Foundation. Fourteen [14] CFFCA agencies participated through student seat sponsorships with no cost to the attending students.
This officer development program was developed by subject-matter experts following the criteria set forth in the NFPA officer standards. Delivery of the subject matter was by nationally reknown speakers that consisted of: Chief Tom Jenkins [IAFC President], Richard Gasaway, Ph.D. [Retired Chief - Situational Awareness Matters], Chief Mike Burton [Pinellas Suncoast Fire Rescue District], Chief of Training [Command Institute, NIOSH FF Fatality Investigative Program, International Society of Fire Service Instructors], Deputy Chief Steve Prziborowski [Santa Clara County-CA FD], and Deputy Chief Michael Evans [Brighten Area-MI Fire Authority].
The robust instructional format generated an excellent learning platform with healthy exchange of information, discussion, and counter points.
A special thanks is extended to Fisher Safety for sponsoring our morning coffee/juice/fruit station each day of the symposium. |
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CFFCA Retiree Round-Up/New Zealand Fire (February 15th, 2018)CFFCA monthly business meeting and program held at the Hilton.
Meeting highlights were CFFCA Retiree Round-Up, Election of New 2018 Officers, and special presentation on the New Zealand Fire Service Model by Bernie Rush, retired Fire Commander NZ.
During lunch. the membership was briefed by Lieutenant Anthony Willis [OCFRD] on the Central FL FF Cancer Prevention / Behavioral Health Collaborative endeavors. |
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Monthly Business Mtg / FFS 2018 Update (January 11th, 2018)CFFCA Monthly Business Meeting and Program at the Hilton. Program was Florida Forestry Service Update and Forecast for the 2018 Wildfire Season, presented by Sean Gallagher, District Chief Orlando FFS. |
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CFFCA Corporate Partner Appreciation (December 14th, 2017)Annual CFFCA Corporate Partner Appreciation and Christmas Lunch Social held at the Hilton in Altamonte Springs.
Many THANKS are extended to our corporate partners for their longstanding support and friendship... |
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CFFCA Meeting/Program: Venom 2 Team (November 9th, 2017)Monthly CFFCA Business Meeting and Program held at the Hilton - Altamonte Springs.
Program: Venom 2 Response Team Presented By: Lake County Fire Rescue, Jim Dickerson - Fire Chief and Dr. Ben Abo - Miami-Dade Venom 1 Team
ADD-ON Program: SWOT-MEDIC Program, Lake County Sheriff's Office, Master Deputy Don Health |
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CFFCA 3rd Alarm Partner Showcase (October 12, 2017)The CFFCA held its Annual 3rd Alarm Partner Showcase with 11 out of the 14 partners showcasing and 57 in attendance. |
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CFFCA Meeting / NFPA PPE Program (Thursday, August 10th, 2017)Monthly CFFCA Business Meeting and Program held at the Hilton - Altamonte Springs.
Appointment and Swearing-In of New District 3 Director for Osceola County. Distinguished Service Awards to Orange County FRD and Ocoee FR in recognition of ISO Class 1 status...
Program: NFPA Standards Changes for PPE and TIC proposed for 2018 Edition. Presented by MSA - Eric Klotz.
Forty-nine [49] in attendance... |
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CFFCA Luncheon at FFCA Summer Conf (Sunday, July 16th, 2017)The CFFCA July luncheon luncheon was held at the FFCA Summer Executive Development Conference at the Sanibel Harbour Marriott in Fort Myers.
Thirty-four were in attendance with the FFCA visiting and speaking at this engagement... |
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CFFCA Meeting/Program "Sterling Fire AA" (June 8th, 2017)Monthly CFFCA meeting and program held at the Hilton in Altamonte Springs.
Program: Sterling Wildland Fire After-Action Report presented by Seminole County Fire Department.
Over 45 chief officers were in attendance... |
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CFFCA Meeting/Program AAR OCFRD (May 11th, 2017)Monthly CFFCA business meeting and program with 53 attendees present at meeting.
Program: AAR Hotel Fire - Osceola County Fire Rescue
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CFFCA Mtg/Prog: Tractor Drawn Aerials (April 20th, 2017)Monthly CFFCA Business Meeting and Program...
District 3 Osceola Director Oath of Office and Program: The Case for a Tractor Drawn Aerial. Program speaker Division Chief Jimm Walsh, Winter Park Fire Department. |
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CFFCA/FFCA EC Regional Meeting (March 9th, 2017)CFFCA monthly business meeting and program held at the Hilton with 72 in attendance.
Program: Installation of New Officers Presentation of CFFCA Fire Chief Craig Haun Leadership Award FFCA East Central Regional Meeting
Special THANKS to Star & Shield and Barry University for sponsoring the lunch. |
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CFFCA Meeting - Retiree Round Up (February 9th, 2017)CFFCA monthly business meeting, Election of New Officers, and Annual Retiree Round Up...
The following officers were elected:
President - Chief Jim White District Director 1 [Orange] - Chief Kim Neisler District Director 3 [Osceola] - Chief Bill Sturgeon
Nine [9] retirees were able to attend and represented over 360 years of career service as the 'ole guard! |
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CFFCA Meeting and FFS Program Update (January 12th, 2017)Monthly CFFCA Business Meeting and Program held at the Hilton in Altamonte Springs.
Program: Florida Forestry Service Update and 2017 Weather Forecast presented by Orlando District Manager Sean Gallagher.
Special thanks to Maitland FD and Chief Neisler for the display of their new aerial Tower Truck. |
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Corporate Apprec/Christmas Holiday Lunch (Thursday, December 8th, 2016)Annual Corporate Partner Appreciation and Christmas Luncheon held at the Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Springs...
Over 60 in attendance with Vice President John Miller presenting special tile coaster touch items to those partners present...
Holiday keyboard music performed by Tracy Stout... Those members and guests attending, as customary, contributed an additional and gracious cash tip to the Hilton hospitality staff [$239 reported]... |
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CFFCA Meeting and Pulse AAR Presentation (November 10, 2016)Monthly CFFCA General Membership Business Meeting held at the Hilton - Altamonte Springs.
Morning Pulse AAR Presentation prior to meeting and abbreviated version presented at meeting...
Special thanks to Fire Chief Roderick Williams [OFD], Fire Chief Otto Drozd [OCFRD], and Ten 8 as our sponsoring event partner... |
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CFFCA Annual 3rd Alarm Partner Showcase (Thursday, October 13th, 2016)CFFCA Annual 3rd Alarm Partner Showcase. Thirteen of the fourteen partners participated in the event with inside/outside displays showcasing their services, equipment, and apparatus.
Seventy-four [74] members were in attendance... |
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CFFCA Meeting / 9-11 Ceremony (Thursday, September 8th, 2016)Fifteen Years of Remembrance Ceremony to re-dedicate the 9-11 Memorial Display located in the Hilton Lobby...
Over 50 people in attendance followed by lunch and short monthly business meeting...
Special thanks to SCFRD Honor Guard and OFD bagpiper for adding spcial honors to our tribute to 9-11. |
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CFFCA August Meeting Program (August 11th, 2016)Monthly CFFCA business meeting and program held at the Hilton in Altamonte Springs.
Forty-five in attendance with After-Action Report presentation by Lake County Fire Rescue [Chief Dickerson and BC Miller] on Residential Fire with FF Mayday... |
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July Luncheon St. Pete Vinoy (Sunday, July 10th, 2016)July luncheon social held at the FFCA Executive Development Conference Venue in St. Petersburg - Vinoy Renaissance Resort and Golf Club. Excellent turnout with 51 attendees present at the luncheon.
A very SPECIAL THANKS to our Corporate Partners who co-hosted the event: Bennett Fire Products Company, Inc., Hall-Mark Apparatus, Municipal Equipment Company, Vista Brake Lock, and Wheeled Coach Industries. |
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CFFCA Meeting - Program GANGS (Thursday, June 9th, 2016)CFFCA monthly Business Meeting and Program. Program presentation on Central Florida Gangs by Orange County Department of Corrections.
Unit Display: WGFR Battalion Chief Unit [Command Unit designed and built in-house by Fleet Maintenance and WGFR]. |
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CFFCA FF Cancer Seminar/Business Meeting (Thursday, May 12th, 2016)CFFCA FF Cancer Morning Seminar and CFFCA monthly business meeting and program FF Cancer Prevention.
Speaker: Keith Tyson, State Director - FF Cancer Support Network [FL chapter]. Forty-three in attendance at seminar with 52 attending the meeting/program. |
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CFFCA Meeting/Fertilizer Fire Program (April 14, 2016)Monthly CFFCA business and program held at the Hilton in Altamonte Springs each month on the 2nd Thursday.
Program was a presentation on a Fertilizer Plant Fire Incident by the Winter Garden Fire Rescue Department. |
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CFFCA/FFCA Joint Meeting (Thursday, March 10th, 2016)CFFCA Monthly Meeting and Annual FFCA East Central Regional Meeting...
Special Program Highlights:
1. CFFCA Installation of Officers 2016 2. Presentation of the Fire Chief Craig E. Haun Leadership Award 3. FFCA EC Regional Update |
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CFFCA Meeting & Annual Retiree Round Up (Thurssday, February 11th, 2016)CFFCA monthly business meeting and the Annual CFFCA Retiree Round Up.
Twelve [12] retirees were able to attend which represented over 475 years of public safety service to the Central FL area.
Held at the Hilton in Altamonte Springs with GREAT FOOD and OUTSTANDING fellowship with the 'ole guard! |
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CFFCA Meeting - FFS 2016 Outlook (January 14, 2016)Monthly CFFCA business meeting and program held at the Hilton - Orlando/Altamonte Springs...
The program was a presentation on the Florida Forestry Services Outlook for 2016... |
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2015 Corporate Appreciation Lunch (Thursday, December 10th, 2015)Annual Corporate Partner Appreciation Christmas Luncheon to recognize each supporting partner of the CFFCA...
Sixty-two in attendance at the Hilton with special keyboard music provided by Pianist Donna Osborne... |
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CFFCA All-Hazards IMT BRIEFING (Thursday, November 12th, 2015)CFFCA hosted Region 5 All-Hazards IMT Briefing held by AC Joe Silvestris.
90-minute Briefing was held prior to regular meeting with invites extended to surrounding FC Associations... |
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CFFCA Meeting - Program "OCES E-57 MVA" (Thursday, Nov 12th, 2015)Monthly CFFCA Business Meeting and Program held at the Hilton - Orlando/Altamonte Springs...
Program: Osceola County E-57 MVA on Turnpike After-Action Report... |
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CFFCA 2015 3rd Alarm Partner Showcase (October 8th, 2015)Annual 3rd Alarm Partner Showcase with 57 in attendance and 10 of 14 3rd Alarm Partners participating in showcase... |
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CFFCA Program - Human Trafficking (September 10th, 2015)Monthly Business Lunch Meeting and Program held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Altamonte Springs Hilton.
SPECIAL CHECK PRESENTATION: CFFCA Contribution presented to FSMO Director Julius Halas for the Florida Fallen FF Memorial Project at the State Capitol in Tallahassee.
Lunch Speaker: Foreign Exchange Officer Cadet from Poland - HOSTED BY: Kissimmee FD].
MAIN PROGRAM: Human Trafficking presentation by OCSO |
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CFFCA Meeting and FFS Update (Thursday, August 13, 2015)Monthly CFFCA General Membership Meeting with a Florida Forestry Services UPDATE presented by District Manager Sean Gallagher. |
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CFFCA Seminar - Charleston 9 (June 25, 2015)Professional Leadership Seminar hosted by the CFFCA entitled: In Honor of the Charleston 9 - A Study of Change Following Tragedy, by presenter Dr. David Griffin.
Ninety-five fire rescue chief officers, fire chaplains, company officers, firefighters, instructors, and inspectors attended the all-day seminar to hear Dr. Griffin's story and message about changing organizational culture...
Thank you to our contributing Partners who helped make this possible: Valencia College School of Public Safety Fire Rescue Institute, Ten 8, and MSA. |
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CFFCA Meeting and EM Update Program (Thursday, June 11th, 2015)Monthly CFFCA Business Meeting and Program. Program was an update presentation on Emergency Management by Alan Harris, Emergency Management Manager - Seminole County Public Safety Department. |
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CFFCA Spring Social - Willow Tree (Thursday, May 14th, 2015)CFFCA Spring Social [off-duty function] held at the Willow Tree Café in Downtown Sanford in conjunction with the Alive After Five Street Party - Cinco de Mayo theme...
Twenty-three in attendance with a fantastic German meal "The Hunters Feast", great entertainment, libation, and dessert...
A very special thanks to Chief Craig Radzak for setting up this venue for all to enjoy along with our gracious co-sponsor Mike Botet at Fisher Safety! |
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CFFCA Monthly Meeting-MCI Program (Thursday, May 14th, 2015)Monthly CFFCA Business Meeting and Program held at the Altamonte Springs Hilton.
Program: MCI - Food Poisoning - AAR Maitland FR
Unit Display: Clermont FD Fire Rescue Boat |
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CFFCA Meeting and NFPA 1851 Program (Thursday, April 9th, 2015)CFFCA monthly business meeting held at the Hilton in Altamonte Springs.
Program: NFPA 1851 PPE presented by Gary Rhodes, Globe. |
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CFFCA New Officers/FFCA Reg Meeting (Thursday, March 12, 2015)Annual installation of newly elected officers and the FFCA East Central Regional Meeting... |
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CFFCA Meeting and Retiree Round-Up (Thursday, February 12th, 2015)Monthly CFFCA Business Meeting and Program "Annual CFFCA Retiree Round Up....
2015 Slate of New Officers [President, District 1 Director - Orange, District 3 Director - Osceola]. No nominations from floor - 2015 Slate of Officers as presented approved by single cast ballot and membership unanimous vote of approval. Installation of new officers set for March general membership meeting...
Special thanks to CFFCA member Rick Stilp for bringing his 1928 "T" Fire Chief's Car for Retiree Group Photo... |
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CFFCA Corp Partner Appreciation 2014 (December 11th, 2014)On Thursday, December 11th, the CFFCAn held its annual Christmas Holiday Luncheon and Coporate Partner Appreciation Awards Program. CFFCA President Jim White presented on behalf of the Board and membership appreciation awards to each corporate partner in attendance.
Seventy-one [71] were in attendance at the meeting including 18 of the 30 corporate partners. Great fellowship, food, and live entertainment were enjoyed by all in attendance. |
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CFFCA Meeting Program Nov 2014 (Thursday, November 13, 2014)Monthly CFFCA Meeting and Program held at the Hilton - Orlando/Altamonte Springs on the 2nd Thursday of each month.
Prior to this monthly meeting CFIX conducted a 1-hour Intel Brief for all 5-Bugle Agency Chiefs in the Hilton's Amphitheater..
Program Presentation Bu OCFRD Chief Otto Drozd - Fire Service Economic Impact Study. |
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Leaderrship Credibility Seminar (Tuesday, October 14th, 2014)CFFCA Leadership Credibility Seminar by Dr. Larry Ritcey of Ritcey and O'Loan Consultants. Held at the Hilton Altamonte Springs with co-sponsors being Tony Apfelbeck, Fisher Safety, and Ten 8 Fire Equipment.
Thirty-five [35] attendees consisting of chief officers, junior officers, Fire Marshals, and Inspectors. |
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CFFCA Meeting and OCFRD LODD 25yrs Later (Thursday, October 9th, 2014)Monthly CFFCA business meeting and professional development program: OCFRD LODD 25th Anniversary presentation by TJ Lyon, OCFRD Division Chief [retired]. |
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CFFCA Meeting & 3rd Alarm Showcase 2014 (Thursday, September 18th, 2014)CFFCA monthly business meeting and Annual 3rd Alarm Partner Showcase...
Over 60 in attendance with 12 partners showcasing with inside/outside displays.. |
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Fort Lauderdale FFCA Conf - CFFCA Lunch (Sunday, August 3rd, 2014)CFFCA luncheon held at the FFCA Summer Executive Leadership Conference in Ft. Lauderdale.
Fifty-two [52] attendees present for the good fellowship and social gathering. CFFCA President Jim White, FFCA President Ron Parrish, FFCA VP Kingman Schuldt, and FFCA East Central Director John Miller addressed the group.
Special thanks to our Corporate co-sponsor 1-800-Board-Up. |
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CFFCA Meeting-Program June 2014 (Thursday, June 12th, 2014)Monthly business meeting and program of the CFFCA general membership held at the Hilton - Orlando/Altamonte Springs.
Program: Agency Round Table |
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CFFCA Meeting/Program - Hydrogen Fuels (Thursday, May 8th, 2014)Monthly CFFCA business meeting and program presentation held at the Hilton - Orlando/Altamonte Springs. |
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CFFCA Meeting/Program - FirstNet (Thursday, April 10th, 2014)Monthly CFFCA Business Meeting and Program.
Program was FirstNet Statewide Communications Initiative presented by Greg Holcomb, Lake County Public Safety Communications Technologies Manager. |
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CFFCA Officer Installation / FFCA EC Reg (Thursday, March 20, 2014)Joint CFFCA/FFCA Meeting and Lunch consisting of the New 2014 CFFCA Officers Installation and the FFCA East Central Regional Update Meeting.
FFCA President Ron Parrish performed the installation honors and administered the Oath of Office to all new CFFCA officers.
Star & Shield and Barry University sponsored the FFCA EC Regional Meeting... |
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CFFCA Leadership Seminar "Perception" (Thursday, February 13th, 2014)"What Do They See When They See You Coming" presented by Stephen Gower, Best Seller Author and known as the Perception Professional. |
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CFFCA Meeting/Program Feb 2014 (Thursday, February 13th, 2014)Monthly business meeting and program of the Central FL Fire Chiefs' Association.
Program: CFFCA Chief Officer Retirees |
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CFFCA Program FDOT and FFwife.Com (Thursday, January 9th, 2014)Monthly CFFCA Meeting and Program held at the Hilton.
FDOT provided an operational update on the Wekiva River and I-4 Expansion Projects over lunch.
After lunch and the business meeting a very informative presentation was given by Heather Isaacs on the FirefighterWife.Com network and support services. |
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CFFCA Corp Appreciation/Holiday Luncheon (December 22, 2013)Annual CFFCA Corporate Partner Appreciation and Christmas Luncheon held at the Altamonte Springs Hilton.
The CFFCA extends its warmest thanks and appreciation to all its corporate partners for their continued support and friendship over the 2013 membership year. |
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CFFCA Meeting and Blue Rhino AAR (November 14, 2013)Monthly meeting and program of the CFFCA held at the Hilton - Orlando/Altamonte Springs.
Program was AAR on Blue Rhino Incident in Tavares presented by Chief Richard Keith. Unit Display: Winnie Palmer Neonatal ICU Mobile Transport [ERT Manufacturer]. |
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Pre-Holiday Fall Social - Outta Control (November 9, 2013)CFFCA Pre-Holiday Fall Social held at Outta Control Comedy Dinner Show [Wonderworks] on I-Drive in Orlando.
Twenty-seven in attendance to enjoy an evening of fellowship and healthy laughter.
Special thanks to Mike Botet [Fisher Safety] for sponsoring the event with the CFFCA.
Outstanding venue and highly recommended to ALL who wish to attend a family-friendly magic/comedy show... |
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CFFCA Meeting - BSOA Program (October 10th, 2013)Monthly CFFCA Business Meeting and Program help at the Altamonte Springs Hilton. |
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CFFCA Meeting/Annual 3rd Alarm Showcase (September 12, 2013)CFFCA monthly business meeting and ANNUAL 3rd Alarm Partner SHOWCASE with inside/outside displays.
CFFCA Chaplain Ragan Vandegriff focused on the 12th anniversary of 9-11 with a moment of silence and paid tribute to the Hilton for its 9-11 memorial in the lobby and the Late John Pedalino [FDNY] for his assistance in acquiring the ground zero WTC steel. |
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CFFCA Business Meeting - Round Table (August 13, 2013)Monthly business meeting of the CFFCA general membership. Program - Agency Round-Table Forum.
CFFCA presented $564 contribution to Florida Children's Burn Foundation with Tammy Wunderly, OCFR Battalion Chief representing the Foundation as President. |
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ESMSpire 2013 Seminar (June 27, 2013)Photos from the morning session of the EMSpire 2013 Seminar hosted by EMS Management and Consultants, Inc. and co-hosted by the CFFCA.
1-day Seminar held at the Altamonte Springs Hilton with 50 registered attendees present.... |
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Business Meeting - ISO Update-OCFRD MCI (June 13, 2013)Monthly business meeting and program of the CFFCA general membership at the Altamonte Springs Hilton.
Program was ISO update on new grading schedule effective July 1st, 2013 by presenter Mike Morash, ISO Southeast Regional Representative.
Unit display was OCFRD MCI Unit [Regional Asset - 250 patient capacity]. |
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Business Mtg and E-Plan Update Program (May 9, 2013)Monthly CFFCA general membership business meeting. Program presenter - Ron Plummer, Assistant Manager EM Office - Orange County who updated the membership on the E-Plan changes. |
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SERP and FL Forestry Service Updates (Thursday, April 11, 2013)Monthly CFFCA Business Meeting and Program for April. Presentation updates provided by SERP Chair TJ Lyon and Florida Forestry Service's Orlando District Manager Sean Gallagher and Orange Area Supervisor Wil Kitchings.
CFFCA Vice President Service and Retirement Plaques presented to retiring Fire Chief Jerry Ransom - Sanford FD. |
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CFFCA New Officers / FFCA EC Reg Update (March 14, 2013)Annual installation ceremony swearing in CFFCA newly elected officers for the positions of: President, District 1 Director [Orange], and District 3 Director [Osceola]. Oath of Office administered by the FFCA President - Chief Jim Large.
Following the brief ceremony, the meeting was turned over to the FFCA President for their East Central Regional Meeting Update. |
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CFFCA Retiree Round Up Meeting (February 14, 2013)Annual CFFCA Retiree Round Up program with story telling by retirees Dave Halstead [ASFD ret] and Paul Skinner [OFD ret].... |
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FHP Radiological Surveillance (January 10, 2013)Monthly CFFCA business meeting and program speaker Sgt Artez Lester - FHP Haz Mat Commander Highway Safety Division. |
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Annual Corp Partner Appreciation Social (December 13, 2012)Annual CFFCA Corporate Partner Appreciation Luncheon and Holiday Social.
Many thanks are extended to our 31 corporate partners for their unyielding support of our mission and friendship over the 2012 year... |
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Trauma-Informed Agency and WPFD T-61 (November 8, 2012)Monthly CFFCA Business Meeting and Program consisting of presentation on Crisis-Informed Agency Concept and special unit display of Winter Park FD's new Truck 61 - Tractor drawn ladder with Tiller [Pierce]. |
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October 2012 CFFCA Meeting / NFPA Update (October 11, 2012)Monthly CFFCA Business Meeting and Professional Development Program presented by Randy Safer, NFPA Southern NFPS Regional Director. |
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September 2012 Meeting and SHOWCASE (September 13, 2012)Monthly CFFCA business meeting and program. Program was a presentation on the CEM credentialing process from a Valencia/FSU program.
This meeting also servied as our ANNUAL 3rd Alarm PARTNER SHOWCASE.... |
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Monthly Meeting-Program [Regional IMT] (August 9, 2012)CFFCA Monthly Business Meeting and Program. Program presentation on Regional Incident Management Team [IMT] planning and resources Region 5... |
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FFCA Summer Conference Luncheon (July 22, 2012)The annual July CFFCA luncheon was held at the site of the FFCA's Summer Conference - Omni at Champions Gate, Davenport [FL].
CFFCA President Jim White presented FFCA President John Williamson with the CFFCA DSA Award in recognition of his statewide leadership of the FFCA as a longstanding CFFCA member.
Special THANKS extended to 1-800-Board-Up [3rd Alarm Corporate Partner] for co-sponsoring this event. |
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CFFCA Meeting June 2012 (Thursday, June 14th, 2012)Monthly business meeting and program of the Central Florida Fire Chiefs' Association held at the Hilton, Orlando/Altamonte Springs. |
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General Meeting - May 10th - Round Table (May 10, 2012)An multi-agency "round-table" forum was held with each agency in attendance providing an informative BRIEF on their organizations and operational issues... |
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CFFCA Meeting - April 2012 (April 12, 2012)National Telecommunications Week Recognition and Case Study Presentation |
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CFFCA New Officers/FFCA Regional Mtg (March 8, 2012)Installation of New 2012 CFFCA Officers and Florida Fire Chiefs' Association's East Central Regional Meeting and Update. |
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CFFCA Retiree Roundup (Thursday, February 9, 2012)Monthly business meeting and special program recognizing our retirees... Thanks Rick for bringing your restored Model "T" Fire Chief's Car... |
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CISM and FDNY R-4 9-11 Remembrance (January 12, 2012)Monthly CFFCA General Membership meeting and Program presentation on Critical Incident Stress Management. Special display tribute to FDNY Rescue 4 9-11 Remembrance Project... |
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2011 Corp Partner Appreciation Luncheon (Thursday, December 8, 2011)Annual holiday social luncheon where each CFFCA Corporate Partner is recognized and presented with a token of appreciation. Many thanks are extended to our corporate partners for their support and friendship throughout 2011... |
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FLDEM Update and 3rd Alarm Showcase (November 10, 2011)Monthly CFFCA business meeting and program. Program was introduction of new FLDEM Director Bryan Koon who provided an informative update on the State DEM. Meeting also served as the Annual 3rd Alarm Partner SHOWCASE where products and services were on display. |
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CFFCA Meeting & Program (October 13, 2011)CFFCA Monthly Business Meeting w/ Program Presentation by Oceola County Emergency Services on the Vacation Lodge 6-Alarm Fire After-Action Report... |
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CFFCA Meeting-Program - 9-11 Memorial (September 8, 2011)Hilton's unveiling of their 9-11 Memorial Display in honor of the FALLEN first responders and all victims of September 11th, 2001 on the Tenth Anniversary. |
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Meeting and Program August 2011 (August 11, 2011)Monthly CFFCA business meeting and program held at Hilton in Altamonte Springs... Program: Getting the Most Out of Your Fleet" with a WPFD refurb unit [E64] on display... |
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July Luncheon 2011 Marco Island (Sunday, July 24, 2011)CFFCA lunch social at the FFCA Summer Conference held in Marco Island... |
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State FF Safety Program Meeting (June 9, 2011)Monthly CFFCA business meeting and program presentation to general membership. |
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CFFCA Meeting and KFD AAR (April 14, 2011)Monthly Business Meeting and Program presented by Kissimmee FD ref: Apartment Fire After-Action Report. |
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Officer Installation/FFCA EC Reg Mtg (March 17, 2011)Annual Installation of new CFFCA Officers and Business Meeting and served as the FFCA East Central Regional Meeting. |
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Prgm, Retiree Rndup, Hall-Mark Showcase (February 10, 2011)Monthly Business Meeting, Election of New Officers 2011, CFFCA Roundup, Program on Beating Stress and Aging, and Hall-Mark Fire Apparatus Showcase... Well attended with 43 attendees, including 6 retirees, and several guests. |
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Meeting, Program, Ten-8 Showcase (January 13, 2011)Monthly CFFCA business meeting, Performance Measurement Presentation, and 3rd Alarm Partner Ten-8 Showcase. |
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Social Network Forum and Veterans Apprec (November 11, 2010)VETERAN'S DAY - Monthly CFFCA business meeting and program on Social Networking Round-Table Forum. A special recognition was given to our association's military veterans thanking them for their service... |
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CFFCA Meeting - DEM Program (August 12, 2010)Monthly CFFCA business meeting and program held at the Altamonte Springs Hilton. Program presentation was an update from the State of Florida Division of Emergency Management given by DEM Director Dave Halstead. |
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Ponte Vedra Beach July Luncheon (Sunday, July 18, 2010)The annual CFFCA July luncheon held at the site of the FFCA summer conference. Guest speakers included the FFCA President, 1st Vice President, and 2nd Vice President. New CFFCA Challenge Coins were presented to each FFCA officer in attendance. |
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CFFCA Program - Barry Baker, FSFC (April 8, 2010)Monthly business lunch meeting. Program presented by Barry Baker, Chief - Bureau of Fire Standards and Training at State Fire College. |
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CFFCA/FFCA Regional Meeting (March 11, 2010)CFFCA monthly meeting, Installation of New Officers, with the program dedicated to the FFCA East Central Regional Meeting.... |
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Election, Retiree Roundup, Financial Prg (February 11, 2010)Election of New Officers, Annual Roundup of CFFCA Retirees, and Personal Financial Planning Program with Estate and Business Planning Group. |
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October 8th, 2009 Meeting (October 8, 2009)Annual Chaplain Roundup and Agency Round-Table Forum |
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September 10th, 2009 Meeting (September 10, 2009)CFFCA Monthly meeting... Program: Firefighter Safety Issues... |
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August 13th, 2009 Meeting (August 16, 2009)Monthly CFFCA General Membership Business Meeting and Program. Program: EMS Transport Fees "Issues and Trends" by ADPI-Intermedix. |
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Fort Lauderdale FFCA Luncheon (July 19, 2009)CFFCA July luncheon at the FFCA conference site in Fort Lauderdale... 32 in attendance at luncheon...FFCA Officers welcomed the CFFCA and provided updates from their respective office.. |
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June 11th, 2009 Meeting (June 14, 2009)State Management Team Presentation [FL DEM Interim Deputy Director] |
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Jan 8th, 2009 Meeting (January 18, 2009)CFIX Presentation and MECO Showcase |
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Holiday Lunchen / Corp Partner Appr (December 11, 2008)Annual CFFCA Holiday Lunch Social to recognize our 2008 Corporate Partners for their support and friendship. |
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CFFCA Meeting, Program, and Showcase (November 13, 2008)Monthly general membership business meeting.. Program: Performance Measurement and Benchmark Consortium. Showcase: Ten 8 Corproate Partner |
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CFFCA Meeting / IRC Fire Sprinkler Code (October 9, 2008)Monthly CFFCA business meeting and program presentation of the recent adoption of the IRC Fire Sprinkler Code. |
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OFD Grove Park Fire and Bennett Showcase (September 12, 2008)Photos of CFFCA Monthly Meeting of the general membership. Program was presented by Orlando Fire Department on an After-Action Report of their Grove Park Garden Apartment Structure Fire; BENNETT FIRE PRODUCTS SHOWCASE... |
| 5861 Visits 57 Images Shared Album | |
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FFCA Summer Exec Conf - CFFCA Luncheon (July 27, 2008)Annual social luncheon held in July at the site of the FFCA Summer Executive Conference held this year in Ponte Vedra Beach at the Sawgrass Marriott Resort. |
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CFFCA Retirees Appreciation (February 14, 2008)Social Luncheon held in honor of CFFCA retirees. Retirees in attendance represented over 500 years of career service experience throughout the Central Florida area. CFFCA presented each with a CFFCA logo shirt and logo paper weight. |
| 8776 Visits 50 Images Shared Album | |
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2007 Corporate Partner Appreciation (December 13, 2007)Annual Holiday Luncheon to formally recognize our corporate partners for their support throughout the year. |
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CFFCA Corporate Partner SHOWCASE 2007 (April 12, 2007)CFFCA held its first Corproate Partner Showcase at the Orlando/Altamonte Hilton during its April monthly meeting. Fifteen partners participated in the event. |
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2006 Corp Appreciation Luncheon (December 14, 2006)Annual appreciation luncheon in recognition of CFFCA's Corporate Partners for 2006. |
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9-11 Relief Effort (November 11th, 2001)CFFCA's Contribution Efforts, Check Presentations to FDNY, NYPD, NYPA, and Special Recognition of Partners (Channel 9, Cox Radio, and FFCA) |
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