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State Fire Marshal’s Office:
Annual Fire Chiefs Symposium
Jeff Hussey, OFE, OFC, CFO
State Fire Marshal
Editor’s Note: As of March 13, 2020, Jeff Hussey has resigned
as State Fire Marshal to pursue
a new career opportunity. Chief Deputy Bill Spurgeon will serve as interim Fire Marshal until a per- manent replacement is chosen.
Three of our priorities at the State Fire Marshal’s Office are professional development, training, and networking. One of the most important ways we share these priorities with the fire service is through our annual Fire Chiefs Symposium.
This year’s event will take place May 2-3, 2020 at the Ohio Fire Academy, and is a great opportunity for new and seasoned fire chiefs to learn about a variety of resources, legal matters, best practices, and other contemporary topics affecting the fire service today. Best of all, the event is free of charge.
As part of our efforts to provide fresh, current content each year, this year’s Fire Chiefs Symposium will have a major focus on first responder mental health and resources available to your organizations. We are also pleased to have the Insurance Services Offices (ISO) coming to teach a session on ISO
and its Public Protection Class grading process.
Some of the other session highlights include: Fire Service Best Practices, Navigating the Political Landscape, Fire Service Grant Programs, and School Safety.
While the symposium was originally intended for new fire chiefs, we realize it has tremendous value for veteran leaders and their entire senior management team – not just chief officers!
Please mark your calendars now for this important event. I look forward to personally spending two days with you at the Symposium, and I guarantee it will improve your knowledge of some vitally important leadership topics, help build your professional network, and put some essential tools in your toolbox.
Registration can be completed online on the Ohio Fire Academy website. I hope to see you there!
20 InCommand APRIL/MAY/JUNE 2020 • www.ohiofirechiefs.org