Submission deadline: Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at 11:59 pm EDT
The IAFC's Program Planning Committee and Council is accepting proposals for FRI 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. We encourage you to be a part of the dynamic education and learning program. FRI 2017 is designed for all members of fire and emergency services; therefore, we encourage program submissions that are geared toward all levels of service including:
Submission Types Individuals may submit topics to be considered as either a standard 90-minute session or a 30-45 minute speed session.
Proposal Evaluation and Selection The IAFC Program Planning Committee and Council will review all submissions and select sessions based on relevance, timeliness of the content, and the qualifications of the presenter. Programs presented elsewhere during 2016 will receive lower scoring than programs offered exclusively at Fire-Rescue International. Proposals that contain grammatical errors or are poorly written will also be scored lower.
Benefits of Presenting The IAFC appreciates the value that each presenter’s expertise, background, and experience bring to FRI. The IAFC offers the following benefits to selected presenters*:
Submission Instructions
Instructions There are five (5) steps to submit your session:
Please note: all presenters must have complete contact information.
Please note: this information is required and will be seen by reviewers.
Complete contact information for presenters and references include:
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Important! Your proposal will not be complete or ready for review until you click “Submit Proposal.”
Once you reach the confirmation step your submission is complete and ready for review by the IAFC’s Program Planning Committee and Council. You will receive an email confirmation of your submission. If you do not, please contact us immediately.
Fire-Rescue International is the premier leadership conference for fire and emergency services leaders, and we look forward to receiving your submission! Visit us online at www.iafc.org/fri.