ANNUAL CONFERENCE – April 25th– 27th , 2025
Inn on Prince Hotel & Conference Centre,
Truro, Nova Scotia
“Coordination And Collaboration Enhancing Emergency Response”
Friday, April 25th
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Check in
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Social Night (Sponsored by RaffleBox Nova Scotia Firefighters 50/50)
Saturday, April 26th
8:30am - 9:30am
Opening remarks & Annual General Meeting (Session 1)
9:30am - 10:10am
Public Safety & Field communications - Matthew Boyle
10:10am - 10:30am
Break - Time with Suppliers / Manufacturers (Sponsored by Argyle Municipality, Town of Pictou, Richmond Municipality, Barrington Municipality, Town of Shelbourne, Cumberland Municipality, And CBRMFS)
10:30am - 11:00am
Office of the Fire Marshal - Doug MacKenzie, Fire Marshal of Nova Scotia
11:00am – 12:00pm
Laura King - NFPA updates and public education info
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Door Prizes & Lunch - Time with Suppliers / Manufacturers (Sponsored by Nova Scotia Power)
1:00pm – 2:30pm
Laura King - Lithium Ion - updated information and case studies
2:30pm - 3:00pm
Break - Time with Suppliers / Manufacturers (Sponsored by Brokerlink Insurance)
3:00pm - 4:30pm
Annual General Meeting (Session 2)
4:30pm - 6:00pm
Free Time
6:00pm - 6:30pm
Cocktail / Mingle Time
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Banquet Dinner - Fire Marshal Awards/Recognitions (Awards Sponsored by Office Of the Fire Marshal)
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Entertainment – Lisa Baker comedy Show (Sponsored by FSANS)
Sunday, April 27th
08:30am - 09:00am
Coffee/tea; Mingle with Suppliers
09:00am – 09:30am
Annual General Meeting (Session 3)
09:30am - 10:10am
PSPNET - Dr. Luke Schneider, Canadian Institute for Public Safety Research and Treatment
10:10am - 10:30am
Break (Sponsored by FSANS)
10:30am - 11:15am
Nova Scotia Power – Susan Smith
11:15am - 12:00pm
Michael Lockett, PCP, Operations Supervisor - Medical First Response (MFR) Services
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Lunch (Sponsored by: FirstDue)
12:30pm - 1:45pm
Annual General Meeting (Session 4)
1:45pm - 2:00pm
Door Prizes, Wrap Up
Business Casual
Banquet – Dress Uniform / Formal attire is required