May 24-26, 2011
2011 HazMat Conference
Washington Fire Chiefs
Wenatchee, Washington
Cost and Registration: $375, open until filled
This conference provides training in hazardous materials operations across a variety of professions. Lectures and hands-on courses will focus on hazmat response and special operations, technical rescue, terrorism, and law enforcement issues. Class topics include highway transportation, rollover scenarios, radioactive materials, and IEDs.
May 25-26, 2011
Information and Communication Technology for Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Workshop
University of Colorado Trauma, Health and Hazards Center
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Cost and Registration: $75, open until filled
This workshop will examine how information sharing has advanced through the use of technology and how those advances affect ethics, guidelines, coordination, and other factors in providing humanitarian and disaster response. Topics include challenges in information sharing, technically savvy volunteers, and optimizing the collection and use of images.
June 8-9, 2011
2011 Building a Sustainable Network of Drought Communities
National Integrated Drought Information System
Chicago, Illinois
Cost and Registration: Free, open until filled
This workshop will help drought and water management professionals better communicate drought preparedness. Workshop discussions will focus on assessing community drought knowledge, planning for drought, and building collaborative drought communities and a network of drought professionals.
June 12-15, 2011
NFPA Conferences and Expo
National Fire Protection Association
Boston, Massachusetts
Cost and Registration: $995, open until filled
This conference provides and opportunity for fire protection professionals to share lessons learned, assess challenges and opportunities, and check out the latest technology. Conference tracks include building and life safety, codes and standards, emergency preparedness and business continuity, fire protection and suppression, and loss control.
June 14-15, 2011
Meta-Leadership Summit for Preparedness
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Foundation
Long Island, New York
Cost and Registration: Free, open until filled
This summit is designed to help business, government, and nonprofit leaders work together more effectively during a public health crisis or emergency. Exercises, case studies and instruction are used to strengthen problem solving and relationships between organizations. Participants will become acquainted with Meta-Leadership concepts, learn situation assessment, and work on practical plans to improve preparedness and build collaboration.
July 4-6, 2011
ACEM 2011: Emergency Medicine in Global Crises
Asian Conference on Emergency Medicine
Bangkok, Thailand
Cost and Registration: $420 before May 31, open until filled
This conference will look at the best way to provide safe and seamless emergency medicine using technology and the latest medical advancements. Emergency medicine providers from around the world will share best practices, identify challenges, and discuss ways to leverage funding opportunities. Conference tracks include natural disasters; administration, management, and ethics; environmental poisoning; and EMT and paramedic.