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Chiefs Under Fire...Are You Ready? May 30-June 1 in Calgary, AB, Canada

The inaugural ‘International Conference for Fire and Rescue Executives’ took place in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, on May 30th to June 1st, 2010. The theme of the conference was “Chiefs Under Fire…Are You Ready?” which highlighted the importance of executive career development.

Speakers left delegates with suggestions for handling the media when in a difficult spot; strategies for dealing with unions and non-confidence votes against your leadership; strategies for effective negotiations; and concrete ideas for becoming more politically astute. In addition to highly respected fire chiefs, emergency services executives and private sector executives offered their perspectives on the vital task of bullet-proofing your career.

The conference was hosted by Chief Bruce Burrell and the Calgary Fire Department in conjunction with The Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs, Alberta Fire Chiefs Association and Canadian Professional Management Services.