Time | Topic | Presenter | Room |
Thursday, March 23, 2023 | |||
6:00am - 9:00pm | Registration | Activity Desk | |
8:30am - 4:30pm | NFPA 1041-Fire Instructor Level 1 | OFC | MacDonald Room |
5:00pm - 8:00pm | Welcome Reception | Maple Pub | |
Friday, March 24, 2023 | |||
6:00am - 9:00pm | Registration | Activity Desk | |
10:00am - 4:00pm | Trade Show Setup | Legacy Hall | |
8:30am - 4:30pm | NFPA 1041-Fire Instructor continued | OFC | MacDonald Room |
8:00am
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Opening Remarks
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Rob Grimwood |
Waterhouse Ballroom
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8:20am | Dignitaries | Minister Graydon Smith, Natural Resources and Forestry | Waterhouse Ballroom |
8:45am | OFM Update | Fire Marshal Pegg and Team | Waterhouse Ballroom |
9:15am | Diverse Firefighter Camps | Monique Belair, Deanna Kirwin | Waterhouse Ballroom |
10:15am | Coffee Break | Ballroom Conference Hallway | |
10:30am |
Keynote - Sponsored by VFIS
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Michael Landsberg | Waterhouse Ballroom |
12:00pm | Lunch | Peninsula | |
1:00pm | Community Risk Assessment Panel | Andrea DeJong and Tawnya Roberts | Waterhouse Ballroom |
2:00pm | Chief Officer 101 Discussion Panel | Andrea DeJong (Moderator), Kent Readman, Rob Grimwood, Brent Thomas | Waterhouse Ballroom |
3:30pm | Coffee Break | Ballroom Conference Hallway | |
3:45pm | Lithium Ion Hazards Presentation | Paul Calleja | Waterhouse Ballroom |
5:00pm | PAC Meeting 7 | Waterhouse Ballroom | |
4:00pm - 9:00pm | Trade Show | Legacy Hall | |
5:00pm - 8:00pm | Networking Reception | Legacy Hall | |
Saturday, March 25, 2023 | |||
6:30am - 5:00pm | Registration | Activity Desk | |
8:30am - 4:30pm | NFPA 1041-Fire Instructor continued | OFC | MacDonald Room |
8:00am | Effective Command: Systematic incident command training and organizational competence | Katherine Lamb | Waterhouse Ballroom |
8:30am | OAFC Update | Rob Grimwood, OAFC President | Waterhouse Ballroom |
9:00am | Roadmap to Certification Part 1 - OFM Presentation | John Snider, Jeff VanRybroeck | Waterhouse Ballroom |
9:30am | Roadmap to Certification Part 2 - Panel Discussion | Rob Grimwood (Moderator), John Snider,Jeff VanRybroeck, Mark Corner, Andrea DeJong, Brent Thomas | Waterhouse Ballroom |
10:00am - 4:00pm | Trade Show | Legacy Hall | |
10:30am | Coffee Break and Trade Show Time | Legacy Hall | |
10:45am | Cancer Prevention and Decontamination | Rob Grimwood | Waterhouse Ballroom |
12:00pm | Lunch and Trade Show Time | Peninsula/Legacy Hall | |
2:00pm - 5:00pm | Roundtables | ||
6:30pm | Pre-Banquet Reception | Foyer | |
7:00pm | Banquet followed by Entertainment | Waterhouse Ballroom |
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Bayshore Guest Rooms 2 Queen: These rooms are conveniently located right at the beach offering an excellent view of the lake, steps from the waterfront activities and just a 10 minute walk to the Pavilion. Each guest room sports a fresh look with clean modern lines combined with soothing earth tones and a mix of naturally inspired textures that echo the surrounding Muskoka landscape. These rooms offer a balcony, juliette doors or walk out patio.
2023 Rate: $149.00
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Pavilion Guest Rooms 1 King or 2 Queen: These welcoming rooms are conveniently located in the Pavilion, along with dining outlets, indoor pool and recreation amenities and it’s just a ten minute walk from the lake. These cozy yet polished guest rooms feature either one King bed or two Queen beds, linens provided, complete with a work desk, mini desktop fridge (holds 10 cans of pop), separate vanity area and most have a balcony or terrace.
2023 Rate: $149.00
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Pavilion Junior Suites 1 King These suites in the Pavilion offer a more spacious, open concept room with King bed, living room area, high definition TV, dining table and bathroom. 2023 Rate: $169.00 |
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Summit Lodge Suite 1 King or 2 Doubles: 1 Bedroom Suite, are close to the Pavilion, about a ten minute walk from the lake. These units feature balconies and a separate bedroom with TV and one king or two double beds. Suites feature living room, stand-up shower, fireplace, kitchenette, and a balcony. Please note there is no elevator access. There is a common room in the centre of all Summit Lodges offering a great place to gather and network. Housekeeping is included for NEFEC guests.
2023 Rate: $169.00
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Hillside Resort Homes
Located in a peaceful wooded enclave close to the lake and just ten minutes from the Pavilion, these fully equipped suites come in two styles. Many are individually decorated and all feature living room with fireplace, and stereo, dining room and kitchen including full size appliances, microwave, toaster, kettle, coffee maker, pots, pans, dishes and cutlery. Styles, decor and views vary. These resort homes are located in the wooded area comprised of Tennisview, Mapleridge, Oakridge, Birchcliff and Lakeside (bldg 6).
2023 Rates are below and based on number of bedrooms |
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The Greens Resort Homes Sporting a relaxed look with rustic comfort and Muskoka-inspired ambiance, these accommodations are conveniently located near the Deerhurst Pavilion, surrounded by lovely green space and our disc golf course – hence their name, The Greens. The Greens resort homes come complete with a kitchen with full size appliances, microwave, toaster, kettle, coffee maker, pots, pans, dishes and cutlery, a dining room and a living room with stereo, TV, and fireplace. Most feature balconies with various resort views. Layouts and views vary.
Please note these resort homes have staircase access only – no elevator access.
2023 Rates are below and based on number of bedrooms
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1 Bedroom Resort Home (Hillside or The Greens): 2023 Rate: $169.00
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2 Bedroom Resort Home (Hillside or The Greens): 2023 Rate: $239.00
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3 Bedroom Resort Home (Hillside or The Greens): 2023 Rate: $359.00
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Guests can also call 1-800-461-4393 to speak to a reservations agent. The office is open daily from 8:00am to 8:00pm.
MARCH 23-25, 2023
3 Days
Course fee: $775.00
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Coffee Breaks, Receptions, Trade Show, and Banquet
NFPA 1035 provides students with the skills necessary to deliver and coordinate existing fire & life safety education at various levels within a community. This course examines fire behaviour, human behaviour during a fire, educational methodology and basic fire protection systems. Scheduling of activities, recognizing opportunities for shared efforts with common fire & life safety goals, and adapting lesson plans to the needs of the audience.
Prerequisite: None
Online Starts: February 9, 2023
Prerequisite: None
Online Starts: February 9, 2023
This course is designed to meet the requirements of senior firefighters who aspire to become company officers. Participants gain the ability and knowledge to perform the duties of a junior officer.
Prerequisite: NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter II or NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter II Recruit
TIME | TOPIC | PRESENTER | ROOM |
Thursday, March 23, 2023 | |||
6:00am - 9:00pm | Registration | Activity Desk | |
8:30am - 4:30pm | NFPA 1041-Fire Instructor Level 1 | OFC | MacDonald Room |
10:15am | Coffee Break | Ballroom Conference Hallway | |
12:00pm | Lunch | Peninsula | |
3:30pm | Coffee Break | Ballroom Conference Hallway | |
5:00pm - 8:00pm | Welcome Reception | Maple Pub | |
Friday, March 24, 2023 | |||
6:00am - 9:00pm | Registration | Activity Desk | |
8:30am - 4:30pm | NFPA 1041-Fire Instructor continued | OFC | MacDonald Room |
10:15am | Coffee Break | Ballroom Conference Hallway | |
12:00pm | Lunch | Peninsula | |
3:30pm | Coffee Break | Ballroom Conference Hallway | |
4:00pm - 9:00pm | Trade Show | Legacy Hall | |
5:00pm - 8:00pm | Networking Reception | Legacy Hall | |
Saturday, March 25, 2023 | |||
6:30am - 5:00pm | Registration | Activity Desk | |
8:30am-4:30pm | NFPA 1041-Fire Instructor continued | OFC | MacDonald Room |
10:30am | Coffee Break | Legacy Hall | |
12:30pm | Lunch | Peninsula/Legacy Hall | |
6:30pm | Pre-Banquet Reception | Foyer | |
7:00pm | Banquet followed by Entertainment | Waterhouse Ballroom |
NEFEC is pleased to announce that we have entered into a partnership with the Ontario Fire College (OFC) to provide on-site testing at NEFEC 2023.
If you successfully completed any of the below OFC courses but still require testing, you can submit an application to do the written exam on March 25 at NEFEC 2023.
The deadline to submit your application for testing is March 8, 2023.
Testing will be offered for the following OFC courses:
You are welcome to attend the NEFEC Trade Show before or after your testing.
The Northeastern Fire Education Conference Trade Show has over 40 booths showcasing vehicles, equipment, and services offered by various fire service suppliers. The trade show highlights what's new in technology and products in the fire service and allows attendees to connect with exhibitors and to get all your departments purchasing done in one centralized location.
All fire service personnel are welcome to attend the trade show – even if you didn’t register for the conference. To get free passes, please contact Laura Aivaliotis, NEFEC Registrar, by email at laura.aivaliotis@oafc.on.ca.
TIME | TOPIC | PRESENTER | ROOM |
Thursday, March 23, 2023 | |||
5:00pm - 8:00pm | Welcome Reception | Ballroom Conference Hallway | |
Friday, March 24, 2023 | |||
9:00am - 4:00pm | Trade Show Registration | Activity Desk | |
10:00am | Trade Show Setup | Legacy Hall | |
10:15am | Coffee Break | Ballroom Conference Hallway | |
3:30pm | Coffee Break | Ballroom Conference Hallway | |
4:00pm - 9:00pm | Trade Show | Legacy Hall | |
5:00pm - 8:00pm | Networking Reception | Legacy Hall | |
Saturday, March 25, 2023 | |||
6:30am - 5:00pm | Registration & Merchandise | Activity Desk | |
10:00am - 4:00pm | Trade Show | Legacy Hall | |
10:30am | Coffee Break and Trade Show Time | Legacy Hall | |
12:30pm | Lunch and Trade Show Time | Peninsula/Legacy Hall | |
6:30pm | Pre-Banquet Reception | Foyer | |
7:00pm | Banquet followed by Entertainment - TICKET REQUIRED | Waterhouse Ballroom |
Floor Plan
On behalf of the committee and guests, thank you!
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Join us on Thursday, March 23 at 5pm for the Welcome Reception. Enjoy complimentary appetizers while you catch up with your fire service colleagues and guests of the conference.
Join us on Friday, March 24 at 5pm for the Northeastern Fire Education Conference Networking Reception at the Trade Show. Enjoy complimentary appetizers while you catch up with your fire service colleagues and guests of the conference. Always well attended.
The annual banquet cocktail reception offers you a great social opportunity before enjoying a delicious meal and great entertainment. Join us at 6:30pm and enjoy a complimentary beverage before we get started on a fun-filled evening.
The banquet is an excellent opportunity to network with your peers while enjoying a delicious buffet dinner. A great night out! Tickets are included in the full conference registration. And while at the banquet, don't forget about the amazing prizes offered at the NEFEC raffle. Purchase your tickets for your chance to win some great prizes.
The banquet follows the cocktail reception and starts at approximately 7:15pm.
Huntsville, Ontario is nestled in the heart of Muskoka, located in the hilly terrain of the Canadian Shield and is dotted with many lakes. Due to its natural beauty and abundant natural resources, Huntsville is known as a major tourist destination drawing people from around the world. The Toronto Star ranked the town the #1 place to take a summer trip in 2011.
You will always feel welcome in this inclusive community all year round. Huntsville is a great vacation destination to browse, shop, eat and stay and is also the major gateway to Algonquin Provincial Park. There are plenty of things to do while you are here.
For more information on what Huntsville has to offer, visit Tourism and Events Huntsville at http://huntsvilleadventures.com/.
Discover the delicious tastes of Muskoka dining in Huntsville where the restaurants of Deerhurst are committed to the “eat local” food movement. Seasonally, Deerhurst harvests its own honey, herbs, shiitake mushrooms, and maple syrup right at the resort.
Sweeping lake vistas are the ideal accompaniments to generous breakfasts and great dining experiences with family and friends. Our signature Savour Muskoka inspired dining room is known for locally inspired menus, bountiful buffets, Muskoka’s longest running Sunday brunch, and experienced and courteous service.
Reservations required for dinner seating.
Centrally located just steps from the lobby, Compass Grill & Bar is the place to gather for a refreshing cocktail, casual intimate dinner or an exquisite glass of wine. Here, the menu is pleasantly familiar bistro fare with an inviting twist, celebrating inspiring choices in a contemporary Muskoka setting.
Sunday to Thursday: 4pm – 11pm, Fridays & Saturdays: 3pm – 12am
Grab some friends and settle in while enjoying the best selection of pub classics, and cool beverages after a day’s meetings, on the course, on the water, relaxing or doing outdoor adventures. Casual atmosphere and casual dining.