Mark your calendars for this important conference. Our program topics will include:

Strategic Management of Organizational Change

Benchmarking Best Practices: Sharing fire service excellence from around the country. (Participants are encouraged to bring copies to share, and may be asked to give a 10-minute presentation.)

Preparing for Fire Chief and Chief Officer Interviews: To include interview role plays and discussions with city managers and elected officials

Facilitated discussion of challenges faced by women and minorities in leadership positions, including methods for creating a fire department culture that values diversity

Lessons from the National Organization of Women Law Enforcement Executives

"Dressing for Success" fashion show

Chicago sightseeing and special event trip

Conference schedule and information:
The conference will begin at 8:30 a.m. on November 8, and conclude at 2:30 p.m. on November 10. Registration will be $60; local hotel rooms are approximately $110/night. For additional information, contact the conference coordinator, Debra Jarvis (Fire Chief, Oak Brook, Illinois) at 630/990-2390 or e-mail to be included on the WCFO information update e-mail list.