The Washington Volunteer Fire Company (WVFC) is honored to be the next host of the 2022 FFAM Convention in Washington, Missouri, on May 6-8, 2022. We are pleased to announce registration for the Convention is now open. We will be using Eventbrite for all registration and admission for the convention. Please visit the WVFC website for additional information and direct links to Eventbrite.
Convention kicks off on Friday, May 6, with training sessions and an opening ceremony. Friday events include the vendor exhibit and a Friday night mixer, featuring a silent auction and guest speaker, Chief Jason Hoevelmann, with Florissant Valley Fire Protection District. Saturday will begin with the National Anthem followed by the contest games and the fire department parade. Following the parade, the ladies’ event on Saturday afternoon will include a shuttle to historic downtown Washington to visit local shops, restaurants, art galleries, as well as other historic locations. Visit the Downtown Washington, Inc. website at downtownwashmo.org and WVFC website for additional information. The day will conclude with the banquet and a dance.
The vendor expo continues from Friday through Saturday morning and the silent auction will conclude immediately before the banquet on Saturday night. The banquet will feature a guest speaker, past IAFC President, Fire Chief Tom Jenkins from Rogers, Arkansas.
The Convention will come to a close on Sunday, May 8th, with business meetings being held and a closing ceremony. The main events will be located at the Knight of Columbus Hall in Washington, Missouri. The training sessions will be held at the Washington Fire Department Headquarters and the Department’s training facility. Registration is open for all training. Please visit the WVFC website for additional information and registration.
The following training sessions will be held on Friday and Saturday:
• Engine Support, Truck Support, and Search Training conducted by Engine House Training, LLC.
• Fire Chief Tom Jenkins, Former IAFC President, will be providing a lecture on The Real Fires and the Fire Service.
• Washington Fire Chief Tim Frankenberg, will be providing a lecture on Overcoming Challenges and Culture in the Fire Service.
•Monte Olsen will be presenting Certified Fire and Ambulance District Board Training.
Please visit the WVFC website for additional information, including lodging accommodations, and to stay informed for future updates: washmofire.org/ffam-convention-2022.html
For anyone who wishes to enter a float, antique fire apparatus, or any in-service fire apparatus, please visit the WVFC website for the parade application and information.
For anyone who wishes to be presented as a sponsor for the Convention, or participate in the vendor expo, please visit the WVFC website for additional information and contact information.
The Washington Volunteer Fire Company is proud to be hosting this annual event and please visit our website washmofire.org/ffam-convention-2022.html for additional information and updates. We hope to see you all there!
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