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September 22 - 23, 2021
The Cape Codder Resort & Spa
Hyannis, MA
26th Annual
Fire & Life Safety
Education Conference
Taking a Mulligan
Getting Back in the Swing
Presented by the
Department of Fire Services
Peter J. Ostroskey, State Fire Marshal Visit www.mass.gov/dfs
Planned by the Massachusetts Public Fire Search for Public Education Conference 2021
and Life Safety Education Task Force #MAFLSEConf21
Program Highlights
Mulligan: a second chance to perform an action, usually Core Skills
after the first try went wrong through bad luck or a blunder. Whether you are new to fire and life safety education
This year’s conference theme, Taking A Mulligan, reflects or have been teaching for a while, core workshops
that, due to the pandemic, we could not gather for a keep you up to date on consistent messages and
2020 conference. Now we have a second chance and will best practices. Consider attending: Public Health
make this shot (conference) count! At this 26th annual Emergency Preparedness (C3); Forging Partnerships
conference and 27th year of the Student Awareness of to Create a Senior SAFE Community – Billerica
Fire Education (S.A.F.E.), we celebrate the victories that (D4); Nymbl – The Future of Fall Prevention (E1);
happened during the pandemic. Our hole-in-one and or Neighborhood Sweeps: How Well Do You Know
greatest victory is that, as of this writing, no child has died Your Neighborhoods? (F2).
in a fire since March of 2019. More than two years without
a child fire death is what we hope for and expect with the Partnerships
education you provide. Although school was interrupted Developing partnerships is essential to Commu-
in 2020, you made valiant efforts to get safety messages nity Risk Reduction efforts. Consider: Brace for
out. And you were successful! This conference celebrates Impact: Strategies to Power up Local CRR Initia-
those efforts. We have 15 new workshops that support tives (A3); S.A.F.E. and Senior SAFE Exchange
what you do. There are workshops for new S.A.F.E. (A5); Helping Traumatized Children in a Moment
educators and for teachers, older adult specialists, and of Crisis (B3); or Lights! Camera! Action! (E2).
firefighter educators who need a boost in confidence that
Using the Tools
a mulligan can give. The conference highlights activities
These workshops introduce specific tools, props,
that brought us this far, and helps us look forward to all
and curriculums that help teach fire and life safety.
that is needed to keep communities safe from fire.
Look at: What Do You Know About Carbon
Monoxide? (B4); I Need Funding for a Program or
School Partners Equipment. Can DFS Help? (E4); Using Improv to
Most school partnership workshops are on September Enhance Team Building (F3); or Public Information
22. Consider attending Sound Off™ with the Home Fire Officers as Public Educators (F5).
Safety Patrol (A1); Teaching Fire Safety Through History,
Parts 1 & 2 (A2); Using Props to Teach Fire Safety (B1); ! New Topics
New
Giving Legs to Fire Prevention Week Efforts (B2); or The These workshops present new information in the
Challenge of the Challenges; Teaching Fire Safety in the field or are new to the conference. They include:
Age of TikTok(C4). Pediatric Emergency Scenarios (A4); Helping
Traumatized Children in a Moment of Crisis (B3);
Senior Agency Partners This Ain’t your Grandparents Risk Reduction (D5);
The majority of senior agency partnership workshops Nymbl – The Future of Fall Prevention (E1); Using
are on September 23. Consider attending: Public Health Improv to Enhance Team Building (F3).
Emergency Preparedness (C3); What to Do When Telling
Someone What to Do Doesn't Work (D1); Forging 2021 Fire & Life Safety
Partnerships to Create a Senior SAFE Community – Educator of the Year Award
Billerica (D4); or Preventing Older Adult Falls (F4). The award and citations will be presented after lunch
on September 23. Please look for the 2021 Nomination
Form in this brochure and nominate those you think are
in the forefront of public education.Registration Form Registration deadline: Friday, September 10
$10.00 late fee applies after the date
Name for Certificate________________________________________________________________________________
Title First Name Middle Initial Last Name
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Organization_____________________________________________________________________________________
Organization Address_______________________________________________________________________________
City________________________________________________ State ______________ Zip Code__________________
Phone (to contact you about this registration)_____________________________________________________________
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Name of Community Partner registering with you _________________________________________________________
If a fire service member registers with a community partner (e.g. a teacher or elder service worker) or vice-versa, there is a $5 per
day fee reduction. Two members of the same agency are NOT eligible for the discount.
Workshop Registration
Please register for workshops by writing the number on the line for your first choice and your second choice in the event that the
workshop is already full (e.g. 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5).
September 22 September 23
Block A 1 _______________
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2 ______________
nd Block D 1st_______________ 2nd______________
Block B 1st_______________ 2nd______________ Block E 1st_______________ 2nd______________
Block C 1st_______________ 2nd______________ Block F 1st_______________ 2nd______________
Optional dinner: September 22, 6:00 p.m. Yes No Note
($30 fee not included in registration fee.) Sponsored by MASafe. All participants must comply with health
regulations in effect at the time of the
Please register me for: conference. Masks may be required.
One Day..........................................................................................................$110
Cancellation Policy
Two Days........................................................................................................$175 No refunds 0-4 days prior to conference.
Refund, minus 25% administrative
Subtract $5 per day if registering with a
community partner who must be named above........................... $5 or $10 – fee, 5-14 days prior to conference if
cancellation is faxed to 978-567-3199.
Optional Evening Dinner - September 24.................................................$30 + All cancellations must be in writing.
Total Due $ = For More Information
Call 978-567-3381 or e-mail
Cynthia.Ouellette@mass.gov
for more information.
Payment
Return completed form and check (bank check, personal check or money order payable Late Fee
to Mass. Firefighting Academy Trust Fund) to: A $10 late registration fee will be charged
for any registrations received after
Attention: Cynthia Ouellette Payment is required prior to the September 10.
Department of Fire Services conference. No cash can be accepted.
P.O. Box 1025
Stow, MA 01775 For Office Use Only
978-567-3199 (fax)
Check #________________________
A purchase order may be sent to hold your spot, but please note that DFS does not bill. Check $________________________
Please use this registration form (which indicates total payment due) as your invoice.
Paid Date_______________________
Full payment must be received prior to the conference or admission
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Wednesday, September 22
8:30 - 9:00 am �����������������������������Registration & Exhibitors community risk reduction (CRR) strategies and
showcases how the Worcester Fire Department
9:00 - 9:45 am ���������������������������������������������� General Session
customized the program to achieve local CRR goals.
Welcome The workshop is for both new and experienced
Maribel Fournier, Deputy State Fire Marshal educators, especially those interested in creating
Department of Fire Services high-impact CRR outreach programs including
targeted home safety visits to install alarms and
Conference Goals educate residents.
Massachusetts Public Fire & Life Safety
Education Task Force A2: Teaching Fire Safety Through
History, Parts 1&2
It's a Cinderella Story Chief Tim Kelly, Devens Fire Dept.
Cindy Ouellette, Ret. The History of Fire in America is a program for
Department of Fire Services grades 7–12 that uses history to teach fire safety
In this 27th year of the S.A.F.E. program, missing a by reviewing historical fires and the lessons learned
year of education has had an impact on public fire from them. Combining parts 1 and 2 allows for
and life safety education – or has it? As we swing an in-depth look at a variety of historical fires and
into the new school year, we will talk about S.A.F.E., demonstrates that teaching fire safety does not have
where we started, where we are today, and the work to be topic specific. Students look at cases where
we still have to do going forward. tragic mistakes happened because history was
9:45 - 10:00 am ����������������������������������������������������������������Break ignored. This approach teaches critical thinking,
reasoning skills and fire safety. Bring a thumb drive
10:00 am - 12:00 pm ������������������������������������������������� Block A to the workshop so you can download a copy of the
entire program to use in your community.
A1: Sound OffTM with the
Home Fire Safety Patrol ! A3: Brace for Impact: Strategies to
New
Lt. Annmarie Pickett, Ret., Power Up Local CRR Initiatives
Worcester Fire Department Karen Berard-Reed, Chelsea Rubadou,
Sound Off with the Home Fire Safety Patrol is Community Risk Reduction
a classroom-based curriculum for students in Specialists, NFPA
Grades 2 and 3. It was developed by the nonprofit Are you ready to give your community risk
Michigan Public Health Institute (MPHI) with a reduction (CRR) initiatives a 21st century boost?
team of national fire safety experts, and field-tested This interactive session is for professionals planning
across the U.S. MPHI improved the materials and implementing modern, impactful safety-
based on feedback and expanded the program to focused initiatives. Presenters from the NFPA CRR
20 communities, documenting a 42% increase in team will give an overview of NFPA 1300, Standard
knowledge among participating students. on Community Risk Assessment (CRA) and
Sound Off is the only school-based program Community Risk Reduction Plan Development,
designed to support home safety visits, with a and unpack content to help participants develop
primary focus on working smoke alarms. The local plans aligned to this leading industry
program includes free classroom materials and standard. They will also discuss the roles of data,
proven strategies to reach low-income, high-risk tools, stakeholders, and partners in effective CRR
families with both working smoke alarms and the plans. Participants will leave ready to position
knowledge of how to respond when they “chirp” or community risk assessment as the critical first step
“sound.” This workshop features best practices for in the CRR process and have strategies ready toWednesday, September 22
overcome challenges related to conducting a CRA.
Participants will leave the session with concrete Keynote Speaker
actions to raise the impact of their CRR efforts. Patricia Mieszala, RN
President and Founder, Burn
! A4: Pediatric Emergency Scenarios Concerns National Consulting and
New
Aaron Gettinger, MS, NREMT, Tammy Educational Services
Goodhue, Information Support Manager, Since 1981, Pat Mieszala has been an independent
Massachusetts Dept. of Public Health consultant providing educational services, training
This interactive workshop is for first responders and project reviews to burn care facilities, foundations
and EMS personnel. The presenters will give and fire service organizations throughout the U.S. and
an overview of pediatric protocols. With this Canada. She provides training to multidisciplinary
information, participants will break into groups to audiences (fire ser vice, mental health, law
work on pediatric emergency case scenarios. enforcement, medical, and education professionals)
helping communities to better understand youth
A5: S.A.F.E. and firesetting and arson. She helps communities
Senior SAFE Exchange develop intervention programs to provide fire safety
Chief James Vuona, Lieutenant Mike education and referrals for counseling as needed.
Borowiec, FF Brendan Palumbo, Patricia will describe prevention of, and
Shrewsbury Fire Dept., FF Nick intervention in, youth firesetting behavior using
Donohue, Charlton Fire Dept., Capt. the Essentials Module 6 online course and the Sound
John M. Sjostedt, Plympton Fire Dept. OffTM with the Home Fire Safety Patrol from Young
Join us to get new ideas for your S.A.F.E. and Minds Inspired.
Senior SAFE programs from firefighters who are
thinking outside the box as pandemic restrictions
ease. Shrewsbury will discuss a variety of exciting B1: Using Props to Teach
activities, Charlton will describe their sand bucket Fire Safety
program – they deliver buckets filled with sand FF Laurie Rocco, Palmer Fire Dept.,
to older adults with information about using Chief Tim Howe, Oakham Fire Dept.
sand on ice to prevent falls. Plympton will discuss The Hazard House and Hazard Kitchen props are
developing relationships with older adults through great tools to advance fire safety messages, especially
field trips. in large venues like public safety days, conferences,
12:00 - 1:00 pm ������������������������������������������������������������� Lunch and malls. The props draw people in, which allows
public educators the opportunity to discuss safety
1:00 - 2:00 pm ���������������������������������������������� General Session messages. Attendees will learn how to set up and
take down the props, and to use them as effective
Keynote Address
educational tools.
Youth Firesetting Prevention and
Intervention Programs – ! B2: Giving Legs to Fire Prevention
New
Keeping Your Ball in Flight! Week Efforts for Year Round
Patricia Mieszala, RN, President and Fire & Burn Prevention
Founder, Burn Concerns National Andrea Vastis, Sr. Director of Public
Consulting and Educational Services Education, NFPA
2:00 - 2:15 pm �����������������������������������������������������������������Break Keeping fire & burn prevention dynamic is a
constant challenge for fire and life safety educators.
2:15 - 3:15 pm �������������������������������������������������������������Block B Fire Prevention Week (FPW ) is the perfectWednesday, September 22
springboard to engage new audiences and partners will describe how home fire sprinklers work in
to support year-round efforts. Fire Prevention Week 1- & 2-family homes. We will cover: common
is the oldest continuous public health observance misconceptions, the life-saving benefit of sprinklers,
in the U.S., now in its 99th year. Participants will and why we need them now more than ever! We’ll
be taken on a FPW journey to discover how each conclude with ideas on how to work with town
year’s theme can be a common thread woven into planners and developers to enhance the safety of
year-round efforts in various forms for a myriad residents and firefighters.
of audiences. Discover a wealth of validated and
3:15 - 3:30 pm �����������������������������������������������������������������Break
tested assets to use in your fire and life safety and
community risk reduction efforts. 3:30 - 4:30 pm ������������������������������������������������������������ Block C
! B3: Helping Traumatized Children ! C1: Teaching and Evaluating
New New
in a Moment of Crisis Programs to Measure
Amy Ebbeson, LCSW, Worcester Performance and Learning
Addresses Childhood Trauma Einer Jensen,
Social conditions have created mental health South Metro Fire Rescue, Colorado
challenges for nearly everyone. When people have It’s critical that community risk reduction educators
experienced trauma, their behavior can make it hard evaluate outreach programs to determine whether
to help them. This workshop provides an overview students are changing their awareness, behaviors,
of how trauma may manifest in thoughts, feelings, and conditions. This presentation shows how
behaviors and relationships. Understanding how South Metro Fire Rescue (CO) uses its “Disasters
trauma manifests and the importance of the crisis in History Series” to demonstrate evaluating
moment will help firefighters and teachers make the programs. Attendees will consider the difference
most effective interventions for improved mental between performance and learning, lessons from
health outcomes for everyone involved. classroom teachers about assessments, and the many
benefits of program evaluation. As educators, we
B4: What Do You Know About want to know our students are learning what we are
Carbon Monoxide? teaching, and that behaviors will change. Evaluating
Neal Zipser, Knox Company programs is key.
This upbeat, engaging and informative presentation
will quiz the audience on what they know about C2: Getting the Most Out of Fire
carbon monoxide (CO). Attendees will learn: what Station Tours
CO is, how to detect CO, what causes CO, the Lt. Katie Collins-Kalbaugh, Chicopee
difference in the beeps and noises from CO and Fire Dept., Lt. Maria Pelchar, Holyoke
smoke alarms, proper placement and maintenance Fire Dept.
of CO alarms, who is most at risk of CO poisoning, Are your fire station tours effective educational
CO symptoms and how they compare to the flu and opportunities? What are your goals? What
COVID, and much more. messages are you trying to teach? In this workshop
you will learn how to conduct station tours that
B5: Home Fire Sprinkler Incentives are age appropriate, educational, and will promote
Fire Prevention Officers Tom Poirier and your department to the public. Learn the tools of
Timothy Healy, Hopkinton Fire Dept. the trade from two experienced public fire and life
This workshop is for anyone involved in the safety educators who believe that fire station tours
permitting process including: fire service members, are an excellent opportunity to teach about fire
local officials, developers, and homeowners. We prevention and safety.Wednesday, September 22 / Thursday, September 23
C3: Public Health Emergency diverse cultural groups presents unique challenges
Preparedness Resources in for communicating local fire safety laws and advice
Massachusetts on cooking, heating, and more. This program
Aaron Gettinger, MS, NREMT, Tammy offers invaluable first-hand knowledge of the
Goodhue, Information Support Manager, principles of building a foreign language education
Massachusetts Dept. of Public Health program from scratch with cultural sensitivity. The
workshop will include discussions of networking
This session is for anyone who educates individuals,
with community leaders, interpretation concerns,
families, or groups about personal preparedness for
and building the necessary partnerships to break
emergencies. It is also for those who assist during, or
down barriers.
plan for, disasters including: first responders, EMS
personnel, and shelter and emergency dispensing 4:30 pm...................................................................Certificates
site staff. The session highlights resources to use . Available at registration desk
when preparing for and during emergencies. The
4:45 - 6:00 pm �����������������������������������������Open Social Hour
focus will be on working with at-risk individuals
Conversation & cash bar
who have access issues and functional needs.
6:00 pm �������������������������������������������������� Networking Dinner
! C4: The Challenge of the Reservations required. Pick-up tickets at registration desk.
New
Challenges; Teaching Fire Safety MASafe donated $5 towards each dinner ticket.
in the Age of TikTok
Rich Grady, RN, Nurse Manager-
Perioperative Services, Shriners
Hospitals for Children-Boston,
MaSAFE
MASS. ASSOCIATION OF SAFETY AND FIRE EDUCATORS
Lt. Don Parsons, Westford Fire Dept.
In recent years, children have been filming
themselves participating in unsafe behaviors Thursday, September 23
with fire and posting the videos on social media.
8:30 - 9:00 am ���������������������������� Registration & Exhibitors
Recently we saw the "penny challenge" and the
"hand sanitizer challenge". What we don't see are 9:00 - 9:45 am �����������������������������������������������General Session
the serious consequences of these experiences. In
this workshop, a nurse from Shriners Hospital will Life Safety Lessons Learned from
review examples of "the rest of the story" and a the 4th Deadliest Nightclub Fire
fire educator will discuss how we can instill media in U.S. History
literacy in our teaching. Lt. Robert Feeney,
Onset Fire Department
C5: Cultural Competency and
Rob is a survivor of the 2003 Station Nightclub
the Fire Service
fire in West Warwick, Rhode Island. He will
Fire Inspectors Willie Spears and Eric describe his experience in the building, and as a
Rosa, Springfield Fire Department burn survivor relearning how to live. Life is full of
This program is essential for fire safety educators defining moments, and because of his experience
working in communities that have immigrant in the Station Nightclub fire, Rob became a fire
populations where many languages are spoken. sprinkler advocate. He testifies and speaks across
These groups are historically underserved, and the country on the importance of fire sprinklers.
cultural differences may make contact and He will share his story and how he has created the
educational opportunities difficult. An influx of best life for himself and his family.Thursday, September 23
9:45 am - 10:00 pm ��������������������������������������������������������Break D3: Strengthening Your Youth
10:00 am - 12:00 pm �������������������������������������������������Block D
Firesetting Intervention Program
Sgt. Michael S. Mazza,
D1: What To Do When Telling Fire Investigation Unit, DFS
Someone What To Do With the changes in Massachusetts laws regarding
Doesn’t Work youth prosecution, managing youth firesetting (YFS)
Alex Heinz, LICSW, MPH, incidents can be difficult. This program covers the
Boston Medical Center importance of developing a YFS program, provides
Trying to help someone change can be challenging. guidance in establishing cooperation with both adults
Helpers can have a hard time resisting the “righting and children, and discusses managing roadblocks in
reflex” and often feel stuck in a wrestling match with order to prevent more firesetting incidents.
the very person they are trying to help. Motivational D4: Forging Partnerships to Create
Interviewing (MI) offers an approach to have
a Senior SAFE Community –
respectful and effective conversations that increase
others’ motivation to change unhealthy or unsafe
Billerica
behaviors. This interactive workshop will provide Capt. William Paskiewicz, Billerica Fire
an overview of the basic principles of MI and a few Dept., Jeanne Teehan, LSW, Billerica
specific skills that can be easily incorporated into Senior Center
brief conversations with people. Does your community have a fire and fall prevention
outreach plan? With funding from Senior SAFE,
D2: Responding to Emergency the Billerica Fire Department and Senior Center
Situations: Communicating with developed a partnership to address older adult safety
Deaf and Hard of concerns. Attendees will learn how the partners
Hearing Individuals joined forces to bring fire and fall education to
Zoe RajBhandary, Massachusetts older residents, engaged older adults in community
Commission for the Deaf and Hard of activities that address safety issues, provided smoke
Hearing; Jonathan O’Dell, Assistive alarm installations and other safety devices, and
Technology Training Specialist, performed home visits. The partners also created
Massachusetts Commission for the Blind a communications tool that EMS can use when
they notice a home in need of services. Billerica's
This workshop will help you gain a better
techniques and planning process will be discussed.
understanding of Deaf and hard of hearing
Prepare to be engaged, and to do some role playing!
in d i vi d ua l s l i ving in y o ur c o mmun i t y.
Demographics, Deaf culture, and the multitude of D5: This Ain't Your Grandparents
communication preferences and communication Risk Reduction
realities that may come up during an emergency
Colleen Potton and Kim Spuhler,
will be discussed. We will review alerting devices
Community Risk Reduction Specialists,
designed for safety at home and will share proactive
South Metro Fire Rescue, Colorado
steps you can take to help you include Deaf and hard
of hearing individuals in your emergency planning. This workshop shares community risk reduction
(CRR) lessons from a newbie and a seasoned
veteran. We will talk openly about hits and misses
in an all-hazard approach to CRR. We will discuss
how we gather data, implement and evaluate our
program. We will break the process down to easy
bites. Whether you are just starting in CRR or wellThursday, September 23
on your way, come and have an open conversation partner with your local cable station to extend your
with us. Our goal is to encourage and aid your reach to audiences of all ages.
department to continue moving forward with
community risk reduction. ! E3: Start em Early Foundation
New
"Sensory Sack" – a Tool for First
12:00 - 1:00 pm..............................................................Lunch
Responders Treating Those with
1:00 - 2:00 pm ���������������������������������������������� General Session Anxiety or Autism
Erik and JoAnn Davidson
2021 Fire & Life Safety
This workshop introduces the Start em Early
Educator of the Year Award
Foundation "Sensory Sack" program. The sensory
Presentation and remarks:
sack gives first responders tools to help people
Peter J. Ostroskey, State Fire Marshal
with sensory processing issues. When fire, police or
2:00 - 2:15 pm �����������������������������������������������������������������Break EMS respond to a home where someone has autism
or other sensory issues, how the first responders
2:15 - 3:15 pm �������������������������������������������������������������Block E
approach the person makes a huge difference in
E1: Nymbl – the Future of outcomes. The presenters will cover issues that first
!
New responders may encounter, and explain how the
Fall Prevention
sensory sack they developed can help by providing
Amber Jones, Community Risk
an anxious person with the tools to navigate a crisis.
Reduction Specialist, Arvada Fire
Protection District, Nathan Estrada, E4: I Need Funding for a Program
VP Marketing, Nymbl Science or Equipment. Can DFS Help?
The pandemic put fire and life safety programming Lt. Christie Clement, Marlboro Fire
on hold around the world. Educators were unable Dept., Capt. Dave DeMarco,
to provide in-person fall prevention programs or Belmont Fire Dept., Tim Moore,
interventions. To compensate, we used “Nymbl,” Fire Standard Compliant Cigarette
an app-based fall prevention program proven to Program Coordinator, DFS,
prevent falls and strengthen balance and cognitive Cindy Ouellette, Ret., DFS
skills in just 15 minutes a day. Attendees will
This workshop explores the grants given by
learn how one educator introduced this to her
DFS including S.A.F.E. and Senior SAFE grants
community, the science behind the program, and
and firefighter safety equipment grants. Grant
the data that supports the use of this app for older
coordinators will walk you through the process
adult community members.
of pre-planning, writing the grant, and post-grant
E2: Lights, Camera, Action! requirements. You’ll leave this workshop with the
confidence that you can apply for grants! And yes,
Michael Cassidy, Holliston Fire Dept.,
paperwork is involved!
Bruce Gilfoy, Holliston Cable Access
How can you teach fire and life safety when your E5: Cultivating a Community Risk
audience can’t gather? Learn how one fire educator Reduction (CRR) Mindset
partnered with the local community access TV CRR Chief Deanna Harrington, CRR
station to teach students when schools were closed Specialist Michelle Kircher, Arvada Fire
during the pandemic. What started as a desire to Protection District
read to school-aged children quickly developed
This workshop is for anyone sharing the vision of
into an award-winning show, thanks to high-quality
a safe, healthy, prepared, resilient community and
editing and post production. Learn how you can
workforce. Attendees will receive tools and strategiesThursday, September 23
to inspire a culture of community risk reduction. F3: Using Improv to Enhance
Topics include: training all personnel, agency Team Building
integration of CRR, stakeholder collaboration and Ms. Cathleen Carr, Facilitator
strategic implementation of CRR initiatives. and Improviser
3:15 - 3:30 pm................................................................. Break In this energizing workshop, participants will
learn about key improv exercises that can be used
3:30 - 4:30 pm ������������������������������������������������������������ Block F
to build strong and healthy teams. Anchored in
F1: Scouting Out Fire Safety the practice of "Yes, and. . . ," attendees will learn
simple strategies to develop trust and improve
Chief Timothy Kelly, Devens Fire Dept.,
interpersonal communication at the firehouse,
Lt. Don Parsons, Westford Fire Dept.
senior center, elementary school and beyond. No
This session provides a look at the many ways fire prior improv experience necessary!
educators can present messages while helping Cub
Scouts, Girl Scouts, Scouts BSA, and Explorers F4: Preventing Older Adult Falls
complete advancement. We describe how our public Melissa Donegan, LSW, Assistant
safety mission is included in the different levels Director, HLCE, Elder Services of the
of these programs. We have several PowerPointTM Merrimack Valley and the North Shore
presentations for download. Please bring a thumb
One out of three older adults fall each year but less
drive if interested. If educators are interested, we
than half talk to their healthcare provider about it.
will also discuss starting a Fire Explorer Post. The
Falls can exacerbate chronic conditions and result
presenters have been active in scouting for many
in decreased independence and confidence. Falls
years and they add their passion for fire safety to
are preventable and there are several evidence-based
their interest in scouting.
programs that address falls, the fear of falling,
F2: Neighborhood Sweeps: increasing independence, and promoting physical
activity to increase strength and balance. We will
How Well Do You Know
discuss two evidence-based programs: A Matter of
Your Neighborhoods? Balance and Tai Chi.
FF Katie Harrington, Lt. Annie Pickett,
Ret., Worcester Fire Department F5: Public Information Officers as
This workshop will teach creative ways to get into Public Educators.
homes. Whether it’s feet on the street, boots to the Jennifer Mieth, Ret., DFS, Lt. Katie
ground, door hangers or door-to-door interaction, Collins-Kalbaugh, Chicopee Fire Dept.
it is important for citizens to know that firefighters Good public information officers (PIOs) are
are visible and fire stations are open. When you have also public educators. The belief of these PIOs
a fire, a fatality, or a multiple unit fire where many is “always inform, educate and persuade.” Two
families lose their homes and possessions, it’s an experienced PIOs will share tips on how to make
opportunity for immediate outreach. Developing sure every interaction with the media has a public
partnerships with your local senior center, Red education message. They will cover how to make a
Cross representative, and other agencies will good soundbite that won’t get left on the cutting
help. Other agencies have resources that we don’t room floor. Attendees will have the opportunity to
have. Worcester Fire Department participates in practice making statements on video in teams. Bring
frequent home visits and we want to share how we your cell phone with video capabilities.
implemented our program.
4:30 pm ...................................................... Certificates
Available at registration deskPast Public Fire and Life Safety Conferences
1995 First Annual Public Fire and Life Safety Education Conference
Keynote: McLean Stevenson
1996 Make New Friends and Steal Ideas
Keynote: Vina Drennan, surviving spouse of Captain John Drennan, FDNY
1997 Wizard of Oz: The Brains, Heart and Courage to Be Better Fire Educators
Keynote: Vina Drennan, surviving spouse of Captain John Drennan, FDNY
1998 An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure
Keynote: Chief Richard Gonzales, Denver, CO
1999 Partnerships for the New Millenium
2000 Recipes for Success — Keynote: Chief Richard Gonzales, Denver, CO
2001 A Safe Odyssey — Keynote: Chief Dennis Compton, Mesa, AZ
2002 Fire Safety Depot: Connecting our Communities — Keynote: Mary Marchone
2003 Seasons of Changes: Life Safety Through the Generations
Keynote: Mike Weller, Public Education Officer, Hagerstown, MD
2004 A Decade of Difference — Keynote: R. David Paulison, U.S. Fire Administrator
2005 Chicken Soup for Community Educators
Keynote: Carolyn Smith-Clark, National Fire Academy Instructor
2006 Teamwork: The Road to a Championship, Continuing the S.A.F.E. Legacy
Keynote: John DiPietro, Worcester, MA
2007 Building Safer Communities — Keynote: Sondra Senn, OSFM, SC
2008 Lights! Camera! Action! — Keynote: Bill Delaney, Program Manager-Community
Safety Education, Montgomery County, MD
2009 Fire Safety Safari: Exploring the Jungle
Keynote: Chief Randy R. Bruegman, Fresno CA
2010 Fire Safety Education: The Never Ending Story — Keynote: Bill Harley, storyteller
2011 Setting Sail for New Horizons — Keynote: Gina Russo, Station Nightclub survivor
2012 Preparing for a Great Adventure —
Keynote: Princella Lee Bridges, burn survivor representing Faces of Fire Sprinkler Initiative
2013 Sounds of Success — Keynote: Reginald D. Freeman, MS, CFO, FIFireE
2014 Destination SAFE: Fire and Life Safety Education for All Ages
Keynote: Leslie Gaydos, NECN Anchor and Reporter
2015 Here We Grow Again — Keynote: Vina Drennan, Fire Safety Advocate
2016 Keeping Everybody Safe Every Day — Keynote: Michael Ricardi, Author & Station Nightclub Survivor
2017 Bridging the Gap — Keynote: Peter Mitchell, Chairman and Chief Creative Officer, SalterMitchell
2018 Managing the Message— Keynote: Jim Crawford, Project Manager Vision 20/20
2019 A Quarter Century of Fire & Life Safety Education - Keynote: Monica Colby, Fire & Life Safety Educator
Conferences presented by the Department of Fire Services and planned by the Massachusetts Public Fire and Life Safety
Education Task ForceNomination Form Taking a
Mulligan
2021 Fire & Life Safety Educator of the Year Award 2021
About the Award
Nominations are being accepted for the 2021 Massachusetts Fire and Life Safety Educator of the Year Award. This
award is designed to recognize individuals or teams for their involvement and commitment to make our world safer
from fire or other preventable injuries. Although fire and life safety education may be their job, we are looking for
people who go above and beyond to make a difference. We seek to honor people who demonstrate qualities such
as leadership, teamwork, creativity, vision, and perseverance. The winner’s name will be inscribed on a perpetual
plaque which hangs at the Department of Fire Services. The winner will be invited to participate in fire prevention
activities with the State Fire Marshal, and to represent fire and life safety educators at appropriate events throughout
the year. The award and the runner-up citations will be presented on September 23, 2021 at the 26th Annual Fire
and Life Safety Education Conference at the Cape Codder Resort and Spa, Hyannis, MA.
Who can be nominated
Nominees may be a member of any profession. They may impact the safety of any part, or many parts, of the
community — children, older adults, teens, special groups of citizens or the general public.
Name of Nominee(s)______________________________________________________________________________
Address________________________________________________________________________________________
City_____________________________________ State_________ Zip Code_________________________________
Telephone Number_______________________________________________________________________________
Who can make nominations
Anyone can make a nomination — peers, chief officers, teachers, principals, or citizens. Do you know someone who
has made a difference and deserves to be recognized? Let us know who and why.
Name of Nominator(s)____________________________________________________________________________
Address________________________________________________________________________________________
City_____________________________________ State_________ Zip Code_________________________________
Telephone Number_______________________________________________________________________________
Send both pages of this nomination form and supporting documents to:
Mail: Department of Fire Services Fax: 978.567.3199
Fire & Life Safety Educator of the Year Award
P.O. Box 1025 - State Road E-mail: cynthia.ouellette@mass.gov
Stow, MA 01775
Nomination Deadline is August 27, 2021.
The Public Fire and Life Safety Educator of the Year is selected by a committee appointed by the State Fire Marshal.Nomination Form (part II) Taking a
Mulligan
2021 Fire & Life Safety Educator of the Year Award 2021
Please explain
Please explain why the nominee deserves special recognition by writing a short answer to the following questions.
(Feel free to use an extra sheet of paper.) Since the reviewers will likely not know your town, your answers will help
them to understand the nominee’s program and why your nominee is someone who is worthy of this award. Please
try to answer the questions in detail and give examples. We encourage you to attach supporting materials that
demonstrate publicity, successful leveraging of community resources, and community support and involvement
such as newspaper articles, handouts, letters, lesson plans, or photos. Remember: you know the program, but the
reviewer does not. Your answers help them to see the program as you do.
Please use another sheet of paper to answer the following:
1. Why does this nominee deserve special recognition?
2. How successful is the program?
(Any Young Heroes? Statistics? Behavior changes by the public or inside the organization?)
3. What is innovative or creative about the approach?
4. What partnerships were built?
(Within or between agencies?)
5. What leadership was shown?
6. What obstacles were surmounted or challenges faced?Lodging
The Cape Codder Resort & Spa
1225 Iyannough Road, Hyannis, MA 02601
The Cape Codder Hotel room rate for conference attendees is $129 and a $5 resort fee. When calling
for your reservation, be sure to identify the Massachusetts Public Fire and Life Safety Education
Conference. The number of rooms credited to the conference affects the overall cost.
ap Reservation Deadline
Make your reservations by August 23, 2021 at 855-736-0802. Reference the Department of Fire
Services when you make your reservations. DFS is not responsible for hotel accommodations.
Dress
Business casual attire. Bring a sweater or jacket so you can adjust to different room temperatures.
Masks may be required.
The Cape Codder
Resort & Spa
Directions
From Boston & Points North:
Take the Southeast Expressway (Route 93 South) to Route 3 South. Follow Route 3 South toward
Cape Cod. Cross over the Sagamore Bridge onto Route 6 East (Mid-Cape Highway). Follow Route
6 for approximately 20 miles to exit 68 (Route 132/Hyannis). Merge right off the ramp onto Route
132. The Cape Codder Resort & Spa is approximately one mile on the right before the intersection
of Route 132 and Bearse's Way.Please share this brochure with others in
your agency and professional networks.
Additional copies are available at
www.mass.gov/dfs. Search for
DFS Public Education Conference 2021.
Who Should Attend
• S.A.F.E. and Senior SAFE Educators
• Classroom Teachers
• Firefighters
• Elder Service Workers
• Health Educators
• Fire Prevention Officers
• Nurses
• EMTs
• School Administrators
• Injury Prevention Professionals
• School Resource Officers
Continuing Education Units
• Educators certified in Massachusetts may apply for 13 contact hours from the Department
of Elementary and Secondary Education with Conference Attendance Certificates.
• OEMS credits have been applied for sessions which meet EMT Continuing Education
Standards. Not all topics are eligible for approval.
• Each day of the conference has been approved for 3 hours of Fire Prevention Officer
credits and 2 hours for Fire Chiefs.
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