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INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF F IRE F IGHTERS1750 New York Ave., NW Washington, DC 20006 • www.iaff.org • (202) 737-8484

Who Should AttendWhether you are an experienced or new affiliate leader,there is always something to learn. You will gainvaluable knowledge from distinguished presenters,IAFF staff and experienced Partnership EducationProgram (PEP) instructors. ALTS also offerspre-conference events, workshops, information sessionsand networking opportunities to help you strengthenyour union skills and become a better leader.

Why You Should Attendn Tools to improve and enhance your union leadership

skills and knowledge.n Information on important issues facing the IAFF

and your local.n Updates on current issues and trends.n Customized training for new and experienced

leaders from large and small locals, collective andnon-collective bargaining environments and federaland industrial locals.

n High-quality instruction by distinguished guestpresenters, IAFF staff and IAFF PartnershipEducation Program (PEP) instructors.

n Network and share experiences with leaders fromacross North America.

n IAFF exhibit center with valuable resources andinformation on IAFF services and other fire servicevendors.

Information SessionsWEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28

n 2014 Mid-Term Elections and Their Impact on IAFFLocals

n Active Shootern Ask a Trainer: WFI/CPAT/FGSn Budgeting for Locals and Understanding Taxesn Fire-Based Community Healthcare Provider Programs

(FBCHP) (Community Paramedic)n Data Collection and Fire Reporting n Directors & Officers Liability Insurance/Labor

Organization Bondn Flame Retardants and Their Impact on Fire Fightersn GIS 24/7 Tooln History of NFPA 1710n IAFF-FC Task Forcen Legislative Issuesn Municipal Bankruptcyn NIST High-Rise and Residential Fireground Reports

and Toolkitsn Grant Dollars for HazMat Trainingn Using IAFF Online Toolkits

n Advanced FLSAn Advances in Interoperability and

Fireground Communicationsn Affordable Care Act Provisions: What

Affiliate Leaders Need to Known Being a Spokesperson: Affiliate Leader

Media Relations Trainingn Fire-Based Community Healthcare

Provider Programs (FBCHP)(Community Paramedic)

n Create Videos to Tell Your Storyn Defined Benefit Plans Ongoing

Challenges: Legal and Legislative Issuesand the State of Public Pensions

n Effective Use of Labor-ManagementInitiative

n Fire Service Deployment: AssessingCommunity Vulnerability

n Health Care Benefit Negotiations

n Health Care in Retirementn Internal Local Communicationsn Lobbying Success Stories: Case Studies

from the State and Local Leveln Parliamentary Proceduren Personal Financial Health: Literacy and

Planning n Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in

the Fire Servicen Regulatory Changes and Strategies for

Preserving Defined Benefit Public PensionSystems

n Social Median Understanding the Consultants Roles in

Preparing Their Reportsn Union Officers: Addressing Discipline and

Duty of Fair Representation n Wellness Fitness Initiative (WFI)

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

The Vincent J. Bollon Affiliate Leadership Training Summit (ALTS) offersaffiliate leaders an unmatched opportunity to learn new skills and become moreeffective union leaders. This year’s theme, “Building on Our Past-Preparing forOur Future,” is a reminder that we have made strides for our profession, but thereis still more to do.ALTS is the IAFF’s premier education conference and is an excellent forum fornetworking with other affiliate leaders from across North America on pertinentunion issues.As we are all aware, public sector employees remain under attack, and affiliatesthroughout this union are not immune. This great union has a legacy of fighting —we have fought for better and safer working conditions, better pay and benefits —and we will continue to fight any efforts to undermine our members. Too many ofour brothers and sisters have been adversely affected by the current political andsocial climate. The progress and advances and improvements we’ve made to theprofession and for our members’ lives and livelihoods are all being threatened. The workshops offered at ALTS are designed to help local leaders address theseongoing challenges, including how to defend your benefits, improve negotiationskills and rebut staffing and deployment decisions that put public safety at risk. And,as always, workshops are designed to provide affiliate leaders with the knowledge,skills and resources needed to ensure a better, safer and more effective fire service.Your attendance at the 2015 ALTS demonstrates your commitment to the IAFFmission of promoting a safe and equitable working environment, securingreasonable working conditions, bargaining for fair compensation and serving thecommunity effectively. Together, we can overcome the ongoing challenges this greatunion faces.

See you in Anaheim.

Fraternally,

Harold A. SchaitbergerGeneral President

NEW AND UPDATED WORKSHOPS

MONDAY, JANUARY 263:00-5:00PM Registration for Pre-Conference Events

TUESDAY, JANUARY 277:00-8:00AM Late Registration for Pre-Conference Events

7:30AM Transportation to Fire Ops 101(Train-the-Trainer)

8:00AM-3:00PM Fire Ops 101 (Train-the-Trainer)

8:30AM-4:30PM Advanced Strategic Communications

Fire Ops 101 (Train-the-Trainer)

New Leadership Seminar: Maximizing IAFFResources

Orientation to the Labor Movement

Quick Books Training for Affiliate Leaders

10:00AM-4:00PM ALTS Registration

1:00-4:00PM IAFF Exhibit Center

6:00-7:00PM General President’s Welcome Address

7:00-8:30PM General President’s Reception

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28 7:00-8:00AM Breakfast Buffet

7:00AM-12:00PM Late Registration

8:00AM-4:00PM IAFF Exhibit Center

8:00-10:00AM Session One Breakout

10:00-10:30AM Break

10:30AM-12:30PM Session Two Breakout

12:30-2:00PM Lunch

2:00-4:00PM Session Three Breakout

4:30-5:30PM Information Sessions

THURSDAY, JANUARY 297:00-8:00AM Breakfast Buffet

8:00AM-2:00PM IAFF Exhibit Center

8:00-10:00AM Session Four Breakout

10:00-10:30AM Break

10:30AM-12:30PM Session Five Breakout

12:30-2:00PM Lunch

2:00-4:00PM Session Six Breakout

AGENDA

IAFF STAFF APPOINTMENTS

Staff appointments are available on the following dates:

Wednesday, January 28Thursday, January 29

Consistent with IAFF Executive Board policy, attendees wishing toschedule appointments with IAFF Legal Counsel must obtain approvalfrom their local president and IAFF District Vice President prior toscheduling the appointment. Attendees will be asked to confirm theiradherence to this policy when scheduling an appointment.

PRE-CONFERENCE EVENTSADVANCED STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONSTUESDAY, JANUARY 27 (8:00AM-4:00PM) ($50)

To participate in this pre-conference event, you must have previously attended ALTScommunications/media workshops or have a solid understanding of media strategyand tactics.

This pre-conference event is an intensive, advanced training for affiliate leaderswho already have experience in strategic communications, social media, politicalcampaigns and dealing with the media.

This training shows affiliates how to turn national fire fighter and union issuesinto local stories, how to run a strategic campaign and how to fight back againstspecific issues your local is facing.

FIRE OPS 101 (TRAIN-THE-TRAINER)TUESDAY, JANUARY 27 (8:00AM-2:00PM) ($50)

Fire Ops is a unique event that teaches elected officials and community leadersabout the risks and challenges involved in fire fighting by exposing them to real fireground scenarios. At Fire Ops 101, participants suit up in protective gear, feel theheat of live fires, rescue victims and perform other duties that first responders do onthe job. A Fire Ops 101 event is one of the most effective ways an IAFF local canbuild relationships with elected officials, the media and management.

UPDATED! NEW LEADERSHIP SEMINAR: MAXIMIZING IAFF RESOURCESTUESDAY, JANUARY 27 (8:00AM-12:00PM) ($50)

Led by IAFF staff and experienced affiliate leaders, this pre-conference seminarprovides essential information that new affiliate leaders need to be effective in theirroles. This seminar is ideal for affiliate leaders with up to two years of experience orseasoned veterans who wish to refresh their skills. Ample time will be provided fordiscussion and networking with other affiliate leaders.

ORIENTATION TO THE LABOR MOVEMENT TUESDAY, JANUARY 27 (8:00AM-3:00PM) ($50)

This workshop examines the relationship between organized labor and thecommunity from the viewpoint of working people. Topics include labor unions andpublic opinion; a snapshot of where the labor movement is today; and democracy,union government and members’ interests. Attendees will understand that they arepart of something bigger than themselves, i.e., the labor movement. The labormovement has achieved its greatest successes when it is united within itself and iseffective at creating a broad coalition around a moral framework that emphasizeraising levels of economic and social justice.

NEW! QUICK BOOKS TRAINING FOR AFFILIATE LEADERSTUESDAY, JANUARY 27 (8:00AM-3:00PM) ($50)

This is a hands-on class in the computer lab, designed for developing studentproficiency with QuickBooks as it relates to the financial operation of a typical local.The class is for beginners and advance users of QuickBooks. The workshop willprovide students an excellent understanding of QuickBooks tailored to the needs ofthe Local. Topics covered in the training class will be a comprehensive overview ofQuickBooks, Chart of Accounts, Writing Checks, Banking Deposits andReconciliations, Payroll Review and Information, Budgets, Credit Cards andTreasurer and Financial Reports and other information and topics.This event will is limited to 50 people. Please bring a laptop with QuickBooks2013 or higher.

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WORKSHOP DescriptionsSELECTING WORKSHOPS: Please choose workshops from the list below to cover the six breakout sessions as shown on the agenda. Listyour workshops on the registration form provided in the brochure. Please note that two-hour workshops cover one breakout session time slot,four-hour workshops cover two breakout session time slots and six-hour workshops cover three breakout session time slots (for example, afour-hour workshop may be held from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. and then continue from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; a six-hour workshop will cover onefull day of instruction). Registration is on a first-come basis and space is limited. Please provide two alternate workshop selections on yourregistration form.

LEADERSHIP

NEW! Effective Use of Labor-ManagementInitiatives (2 hours — Session 4) On a daily basis fire departments areconfronted with a variety of issues thatrequire labor and management to worktogether. The best departments have the toolsin place to work through those issuessuccessfully — even if they don’t always agree.This workshop will address best practices andhow labor and management leaders create ateam culture, build trust over time anddevelop consistent involvement. Case studieswill be addressed where labor managementcooperation was utilized to address situationsthat are generally met with conflict. Inaddition this workshop will address that thereis no perfect system and even withcollaborative labor-management relations,there will always be ups and downs.

Generational Differences (2 hours — Sessions 3, 6)Currently, there are as many as fourgenerations employed and working side byside in fire departments throughout NorthAmerica. Each generation brings its ownindividual values and behaviors and thesevalues and behaviors can be the source ofconflict in the workplace.

This workshop will examine each of the fourgenerations in a fun and humorous wayproviding a better understanding ofgenerational behavior, the value that eachgeneration brings to the workplace, whyconflict exists among them and identifyingcommunications styles that work for each.

Recruiting and Developing Leaders (4 hours — Sessions 1-2) Your local relies on the strength of itsmembers. Between dwindling activeparticipation and your local’s organizationalhistory retiring with past union leaders, itbecomes harder to run an effective union.New leaders become involved when theyunderstand the local’s core values and find acalling for their talents and passions. Thisclass will provide current local leadership witha framework on how and why they should

#1 — Dimensions of Leadership (2 hours — Sessions 1, 4)This is the first of the Leadership workshopseries, this workshop is designed to assistparticipants in better understanding theirleadership qualities. During the program,you will complete activities that help youdiscover your leadership characteristics.You will learn how to capitalize on yourstrengths and use them in bargaining, teambuilding or command situations. Inaddition, you will learn how to encourageother potential leaders within your local tocontribute when a combination of skills areneeded to complement your own.

#2 — Principles of Leadership (2 hours — Sessions 2, 5)This is the second in the Leadership series,and this workshop builds on theDimensions of Leadership content byaddressing leadership theory andapplication in day-to-day practicalsituations. You will address the concepts ofleadership principles, micromanagement,change, leadership perspective, andlabor/management synergy using examplesfrom corporate America. Dimensions ofLeadership workshop is prerequisite forthis workshop.

#3 — Advanced Leadership: ConflictResolution (2 hours — Sessions 3, 6)The third in the series of Leadershipworkshops, this workshop will teach youhow to become more effective in resolvingconflicts. In this workshop, you willcomplete a profile that will allow you to seehow others may perceive you during aconflict or disagreement. You will thenmove through a series of steps that willtake you from judging others to valuingthose who have differing opinions.Dimensions of Leadership and Principlesof Leadership are prerequisites for thisworkshop.

#4 — Effective Leadership: Strength,Purpose, Results (2 hours — Sessions 1, 4)This workshop is the fourth in theLeadership series. Participants will buildon leadership fundamentals learned in theprevious three workshops. This workshopwill address the various circumstancesaffiliate leaders are faced with and thedynamics of the leadership relationship assituations, environments or contextschange. Participants will also focus on theimportance of communication betweenleader and follower, particularly in extremesituations.

#5 — Becoming a Better Leader (2 hours — Sessions 2, 5)This workshop is the fifth in theLeadership series. Participants continue tobuild upon the leadership skills from thefour previous workshops by adding theingredients for exceptional leadership. Asleaders we must remember that we can beour organizations greatest asset and biggestliability. Any leader can become greatover time but how do you becomeexceptional? This workshop will presentthe ingredients of exceptional leaders…those who do not settle for status quo butdesire to make a difference and leave alegacy.

IAFF LEADERSHIP SERIES

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recruit and develop new leaders, strategies forreaching out across different generations, abrief overview of labor history to help newmembers understand the value of theirmembership and a plan for mentoring risingleaders to carry your local into the nextgeneration.

LEGAL

UPDATED! Advanced FLSA (2 hours — Session 3)Applying the U.S. Fair Labor Standards Act(FLSA) to fire fighters, EMTs or paramedicspresents special challenges for union officers.IAFF Legal Counsel will focus on specialproblems involving exemptions and coverageissues, pay methodologies used in calculatingthe overtime rate and compensable hours.They will also touch upon problems such astraining, sleep, meal time and other issues astime permits. Participants are expected tohave a working knowledge of the basics of the FLSA.

Conducting Union Elections (2 hours — Session 5)There are few events more important to yourmembership than local officer elections.Running an election, however, is much morecomplicated than just counting the ballots.From enforcing eligibility rules to strikinginvalid ballots, careful planning is required toconform to legal and constitutionalrequirements. In this workshop, IAFF LegalCounsel will describe the unforeseen issuesthat may arise in a typical election.Participants will also engage in a mockproblematic election and will use theirnewfound expertise to resolve the situation in a legally defensible manner.

Employee Discipline: Before the LawyerGets There (2 hours — Sessions 2, 6)Employee discipline is something that everylocal and union officer will encounter. Thisworkshop will address the issue of employeediscipline and how unions should representtheir members during employerinvestigations. Covered in this workshop willbe employee discipline from the union leaderperspective and some best practices all unionleaders should know. Also included will beemployee discipline scenarios and anoverview of Weingarten and Garrity rightsand some state law “bills of rights” that maybe applicable.

First Amendment Law (2 hours — Sessions 1, 4)The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitutioncan be a valuable tool in a public sectoraffiliate’s legal and public relations arsenal. Inthis workshop, you will receive a briefoverview of free speech and association rightsunder the First Amendment that are enjoyedby public sector employees, including recentcase law that has affected these rights.

Fit for Duty (2 hours — Session 2)Often as a condition of continuedemployment, an employer may mandate afitness for duty exam. This workshop willaddress fitness for duty examinations, howthose exams relate to an individual with adisability and American with Disabilities Act(ADA). Also addressed will be the use ofreassigning personnel and EEOC decisionswhich impact fire fighters and their fitness for duty.

Overview of Employment Law (4 hours — Sessions 1-2)This workshop will provide you with anoverview of the employment laws that affectfire fighters and emergency workers. You willlearn how the courts define harassment anddiscrimination in the workplace and how torespond to members who believe their rightshave been violated. This workshop will helpyou better serve the needs of yourmembership

UPDATED! Union Officers: AddressingDiscipline and Duty of Fair Representation(2 hours — Sessions 1, 4)This workshop will provide union officersleaders with an overview of their rights andresponsibilities during the employmentdisciplinary process and the legal standard ofthe “duty of fair representation.” Union leaderswill learn how to best represent theirmembers in accordance with their contract,civil service laws, and the Weingarten,Loudermill and Garrity decisions.Additionally, the workshop will address DFRand how to represent members in contractnegotiations, grievances and other labormatters.

NEGOTIATIONS

NEW! Health Care Benefit Negotiations (2 hours — Sessions 3, 6)This workshop will address the negotiationstrategies local’s can employ to obtain the besthealth care benefits for their members. This

workshop will address specific plan design,preparing for negotiations and strategies. Theworkshop will also preview the health carebenefit analysis service offered by the IAFFand what data will be required from localaffiliates requesting the service.

Writing Contract Language (6 hours — Sessions 4-6) When drafting contract language, affiliateleaders must choose their words carefully sothat each article reflects their intent, placingthem in the best bargaining position. Thelanguage in a collective bargaining agreementis precise, and one word could alter themeaning of an entire section. This workshopwill teach you how to interpret a laboragreement, draft clear and unambiguouslanguage, work with “borrowed” contractlanguage, and understand the full impact oftheir goals. You will be able to practice theseskills by drafting articles of a contract andinitial proposals to bring to the bargainingtable.

PENSION ADMINISTRATIONAND RETIREMENTPREPAREDNESS

UPDATED! Defined Benefit Plans OngoingChallenges: Legal and Legislative Issuesand the State of Public Pensions (2 hours — Sessions 3, 4)Many state and local governments continuegrappling with changes to fire fighterretirement plans. This workshop will providea legal and legislative overview from bothfederal and state perspective and how thesechanges are affecting public pensions. Alsodiscussed will be the recent battles to convertDefined Benefit Pension Plans to DefinedContribution systems, as well as updates onany pertinent legislation affecting publicpension systems.

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NEW! Health Care in Retirement (2 hours — Sessions 2, 5)For many Americans, health care will likely beone of their biggest retirement expenses. Yet,many people don’t know or greatlyunderestimate what they can expect to pay forhealth care in retirement. So, they’re turningto financial professionals for help. Theinsights, tools and materials from TheNationwide Financial Retirement Institute willbreak down and simplify this complex topicso that IAFF members can prepare for thecosts of health care in retirement and developa financial plan for their specific needs.

The Retirement Institute was formed to helpadvance the collective thought leadership ofNationwide Financial, and improve thefinancial health and retirement outcomes ofAmerica. Now, more than ever, IAFFmembers need the support and expertise ofthoughtful financial experts. Thispresentation will walk you through the healthcare dynamics facing consumers today inretirement and opportunities to help peoplebreak down this complicated topic.

UPDATED! Personal Financial Health:Literacy and Planning (2 hours — Sessions 1, 4)Although the nation is rebounding from theGreat Recession, many people are stillexperiencing economic struggles.Understanding how to navigate your waythrough these difficult times will have bothshort-term and long-term benefits. Financialliteracy is critical to individual success but isnot actively provided outside of businessclasses. The focus of this workshop will be onthe psychology of money, savings, credit, debtreduction, home-ownership and foreclosureprevention.

UPDATED! Regulatory Changes andStrategies for Preserving Defined BenefitPublic Pension Systems: CurrentChallenges (2 hours — Sessions 2, 5)This workshop will discuss strategies localaffiliates can use to combat and preserve theirdefined benefit plans. The workshop willspecifically address the regulatory changesbeing imposed on traditional defined benefitpublic sector employee pension plansincluding the 2014 changes in GASB pensionaccounting statements 67 and 68 and thechanges to GASB 45 for OPEB accounting.

This workshop will also feature the new IAFFpension video: Defined Benefits Pensions: TheSolution to America’s Retirement Crisis.

Retirement Readiness (2 hours — Session 3)Six in 10 Baby Boomers and Generation Xersare projected to have sufficient financialresources for retirement expenses. However,roughly 4 in 10 early Baby Boomers(1948-1954), late Baby Boomers (1955-1964),and Generation Xers (1965-1974) areprojected to run short of money in retirement.Meaning this group will not be able to enjoythe same standard of living during retirementas they had during their working years.

This workshop will address the necessaryplanning for and pitfalls of retirement readiness.Topics addressed during this workshop willinclude health care costs, as well as how tocalculate and prepare for retirement benefits.

POLITICS AND PUBLICRELATIONS

NEW! Being a Spokesperson: Affiliate LeaderMedia Relations Training (6 hours — Sessions 1-3)What is news and how can your local generatestories that are on message. Everything you needto know about being the voice for your union.How to build messages, define audiences,identify proper communications tools. Learnabout the needs of the news media and how tostructure stories. Finally, be the spokespersonwith on camera training focused on how totalk in soundbites.


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NEW! Advanced Statutory Training (6 hours — Sessions 1-3)The Advanced Statutory Training course isdesigned for those individuals who haveknowledge of the principles covered in theFederal Sector Basic Statutory course. Thecourse provides the student with anopportunity to develop a more in-depthknowledge of federal collective bargaining,unfair labor practices, and related topics.The class format features hypotheticals andinteractive exercises.

FEDERAL FIRE FIGHTERTRAINING

This workshop track will be reviewedfor potential college credit by KaplanUniversity, our partner in education.

Selecting this track of workshops willautomatically enroll you into the threeworkshops listed below.

Introduction to Political Action (2 hours)Local government officials areultimately responsible for makingdecisions that affect the wages andbenefits of fire fighters. To secure thebest working conditions for yourmembers, it is essential that your localunion becomes politically active toensure that those candidates whosupport fire fighter issues are electedand remain in office. This workshopwill give you an overview of thepolitical process and teach you how toset up a political action plan that ismost effective in achieving your goals.

Recruiting and EndorsingCandidates (2 hours)For political candidates theendorsement of fire fighters is the mostcoveted endorsement in campaignstoday. The political action of an affiliateis what it takes to move fire serviceissues forward. In this workshop youwill learn how to select a candidate andcampaign for political action, explainthe endorsement process, and create alocal endorsement process.

Building and Maintaining a LocalPolitical Action Committee (PAC) (2 hours)This workshop is designed to helpaffiliate leaders understand theimportance of political action and howto develop an ongoing effective politicalprogram. This workshop will addresshow to start a PAC Fund, how to raisemoney and ways to maintain memberinterest in the political action process.

POLITICAL ACTIONWORKSHOP TRACK

Building an Effective Political Program forYour Local (2 hours — Session 1)This workshop is designed to help affiliatesdevelop an ongoing effective political programto successfully impact their local electionsbeyond making donations to candidates.Participants will learn how to use moderncampaign technology to target voters andmaximize their political action committee(PAC) dollars, including IndependentExpenditures. This workshop will alsodiscuss how to start a PAC Fund and how toraise money.

NEW! Create Videos to Tell Your Story (4 hours — Sessions 4-5)The power of video and social media arechanging the way we communicate. Thissession will show you how to tell the rightstory with sound and pictures. Learn thelanguage and terminology of storytelling.Learn how to use your phones, tablets andvideo cameras effectively and get some basicsof video editing.

NEW! Internal Local Communications (2 hours — Session 6)It is an important part of an affiliate leader’sresponsibilities is to create a communicationstructure. A communication structure shouldinclude how to communicate internally withthe local’s membership. A strong internal localcommunication plan is crucial when you needto call your membership to action, moreoverit allows for a seamless structure in which tocommunicate with your members on aregular basis. This workshop will address theimportance of and how to organize andimplement an effective internal localcommunication plan.

Lobbying 101: Understanding the LocalLegislative Process (2 hours — Sessions 3, 6)Whether at the local, state or federal level,learning and knowing how to lobby electedofficials is one of the most effective ways togain favorable legislation. Understanding theprocess and learning how to identify, organizeand implement an action plan is an asset toprovide a positive impact for fire fighterissues. In this workshop you will examine thebasics of lobbying and how to effectivelyaddress and organize an action plan indealing with elected officials.



Canadian Affiliates Fighting Back andLegal Challenges (2 hours — Session 2)This workshop will feature an examinationof federal, provincial and local legal issuesthat are impacting legislation governingfire fighters in Canada. Is U.S. styleanti-union legislation creeping north of theborder? Provinces are looking at changesto the arbitration rules, union financialdisclosure, payroll protection legislationand other legislation that weaken theability of the union to advocate formembers in the political realm. Thisworkshop will raise awareness on theseissues and what you can do to fight backagainst these changes.

Arbitration awards, staffing cuts,honoring first contracts and 24-hour shiftsare only a few issues that are under attackby politicians who want to undermine anddestroy public unions. This workshop willfocus on recent case studies of Canadianlocals who are under attack and arefighting back against these politicallymotivated attacks. It will examine thesuccess of political action in recentprovincial and municipal elections andoutline strategies for the 2015 federalelection.

Canadian Duty of Fair Representation (2 hours — Session 1)This workshop will examine DFR underCanadian Law. The workshop will look atthe handling of DFR complaints in boththe civil courts and under Labour Boardtribunals in those provinces that allow DFRcomplaints to be heard by Labour Boardtribunals. The workshop will also reviewcurrent DFR decisions.

Canadian Introduction to PoliticalAction (2 hours — Session 4)Local government officials are ultimatelyresponsible for making decisions that affectthe wages and benefits of fire fighters. Tosecure the best working conditions for yourmembers, it is essential that your localunion becomes politically active to ensurethat those candidates who support firefighter issues are elected and remain inoffice. This workshop will give you anoverview of the political process and teachyou how to set up a political action plan thatis most effective in achieving your goals.

Canadian Lobbying 101: Understandingthe Local Legislative Process (2 hours — Session 5)Whether at the local, provincial or federallevel, learning and knowing how to lobbyelected officials is one of the most effectiveways to gain favorable legislation.Understanding the process and learninghow to identify, organize and implementan action plan is an asset to provide apositive impact for fire fighter issues. Inthis workshop you will examine the basicsof lobbying and how to effectively addressand organize an action plan in dealing withelected officials.

UPDATED! The 24-Hour Shift (2 hours — Sessions 3, 6)This workshop is applicable for bothCanadian and U.S. affiliates and willaddress the history of the 24-hour shift.Recently there has been an increase inresearch on shiftwork and the adversehealth effects associated with it. Thisworkshop will address the false claimsfrom some research which claims that the24-hour shift has greater adverse healthconsequences than other options.

The workshop will investigate thechallenges of negotiating the shift,mirroring existing contractual entitlementsinto the new shift format, dealing withobjections raised by administration onaligning training, support division andadministrative functions to the 24. Inaddition, this workshop will examine caseswhere the shift has been awarded througharbitration and upheld in judicial review.It will also examine the evidence and“expert” witnesses utilized by employers.

CANADIAN WORKSHOPS

NEW! Lobbying Success Stories: CaseStudies from the State and Local Level (2 hours — Session 2) A successful lobbying campaign includesmany steps and actions. It starts withdeveloping a comprehensive legislativestrategy and encompasses direct lobbying oflegislators, mobilizing grassroots supporters,building coalitions, negotiating compromises,engaging the media, utilizing social mediaand websites, and participating in the politicalprocess. This workshop will examine threerecent case studies of successful lobbyingefforts by IAFF affiliates at the state and locallevel.

Planning a Fire Ops Event (2 hours — Sessions 2, 5)Fire Ops is a unique event that teaches electedofficials and community leaders about therisks and challenges involved in the fireservice. At this event, decision-makers suit upin protective gear and put out fires, rescuevictims and perform other duties that firefighters and EMS workers do on the job.Through Fire Ops 101, participants learnabout the importance of sufficient staffingand the critical role that time plays on thescene of an emergency. A Fire Ops 101 eventis one of the most effective ways an IAFF localcan build relationships with elected officials,the media, and department management.This workshop will focus on how to customizea Fire Ops 101 event in your community.

NEW! Effective Use of Social Media (2 hours — Sessions 4, 5) Using social media to communicate withmembers and the community has becomecommonplace for affiliate leaders. Althoughthere are many ways to utilize social media tocommunicate a local’s message, there are alsoassociated risks. This workshop will addressthe how affiliate leaders can deliver aneffective social media presence tocommunicate to their members, thecommunity and elected officials.

The Online Lobbyist: Using Technology toLobby (2 hours — Sessions 4, 5)Technology is continually advancing and hascreated a 24:7 society, traditional face-to-facelobbying is not immune to technologicaladvances. This workshop will address howand why locals should develop an onlinelobbying strategy. Effectively using social

media and other online tools to move issuesimportant to your local forward will beaddressed.

Winning a Referendum or Ballot InitiativeCampaign (2 hours — Session 5)Local Ballot measures can be a key politicaltool for Local Affiliates, addressing a range ofissues from revenue streams to equipmentpurchase to collective bargaining rights.Running a referendum election correctlymakes all the difference between success andfailure. This workshop will address theplanning and decision-making phase ofrunning a ballot measure in your jurisdiction,to help clarify whether or not this tool is theright one for your local, and if so, what stepsyou’ll need to take to begin a successful effort.Laws governing ballot measures vary widelyfrom state to state and city to city, so theworkshop will try to cover things from abig-picture mindset; it’s up to the localaffiliate to determine the best course of actionusing these tools.

SAFETY AND HEALTH

NEW! Advances in Interoperability andFireground Communications (2 hours — Sessions 3, 5)The current radio systems used in mostjurisdictions cannot provide adequateassurance that fire fighters can reliablycommunicate during an emergency situation.FirstNet will not likely play a meaningful rolein emergency voice communications (missioncritical voice) for the foreseeable future. Thisworkshop will address the role of the IAFF incontinuously monitoring these issues andadvocates for change that will improve thesafety of our members.

Cancer Awareness (IAFF Resolution 25) (2 hours — Session 2, 6)It is more important than ever for localleadership to be involved in the process ofdeveloping Standard Operating Procedures(SOP) in order to help protect yourmembership. As affiliate leaders it isimperative that you help protect yourmembers from the exposure to dangerouscarcinogens, and implementing SOPs’ is oneway to help.

This workshop will address how affiliateleaders can use the IAFF Cancer Awarenessand Prevention Programs to educate members

on the exposure hazards from diesel exhaust,contaminates at fire scenes and post-incidentdecontamination. Also addressed will be theNational Institute for Occupational Safety andHealth (NIOSH) Fire Fighter Cancer Studyand the Fire Fighters Cancer Network WhitePaper, Taking Action Against Cancer in theFire Service. In addition this workshop willequip affiliate leaders with the tools necessaryto affect personal commitment, organizationalaccountability and exposure tracking methodsto minimize or eliminate the contraction ofoccupational related cancers.

Fire Behavior and Tactics (2 hours — Sessions 3, 6)The National Institute for Standards andTechnology (NIST) and UnderwritersLaboratories (UL) have collaborated with thefire service to examine fire dynamics and firefighting tactics. More than a hundredexperiments have been conducted to examinethe changes in fire environment over time,impact of ventilating ventilation limited fires,implications of flow control and effectivenessin suppression tactics. These experimentswere conducted with fire fighters from acrossthe country all with departments that vary instaffing levels, resources and operatingprocedures. The NIST and UL studies haveproduced tactical considerations that havebecome common themes over several studieswhich may change the way you view yourstandard operating guidelines.

Fire Ground Survival (2 hours — Session 1)The need for a Fire Ground Survival Programis clearly evident. Fire fighter fatality datacompiled by the United States FireAdministration indicates fire fighters



“becoming trapped and disoriented”represent the largest portion of structural fireground fatalities. The IAFF’s Fire GroundSurvival Program trains fire fighters toperform potentially life-saving actions if theybecome lost, disoriented, injured, low on air,or trapped. This workshop will review thedata and research used to develop these lifesaving techniques and show you how to bringthis training to your members.

How to Prevent or Minimize Injuries (2 hours — Session 4)The IAFF, IAFC and 10 pairs of local unionsand their municipalities joined together toform the Fire Service Joint LaborManagement Wellness-Fitness Task Force.The Task Force has dedicated itself todeveloping a holistic, positive rehabilitatingand educational approach to wellness andfitness programs in the fire service. TheIAFF/IAFC Task Force has determined thatsuccessful implementation of theWellness/Fitness Initiative and the CPATrequires a fire fighter in each department who can take the lead. This individual musthave the ability to design and implementfitness programs, to improve the wellness and fitness of his or her department and toassist with the physical training of recruits.

This workshop will discuss the process tobecome a PFT, the benefits of implementing a PFT program for your members and yourdepartment, as well as practical applicationsand demonstrations on the importance ofproper movement to help avoid work-relatedinjuries.

NFPA Standards and Why Fire FightersShould Be Involved (2 hours — Session 4) Fire fighters should be actively involved in the development and implementation ofcomprehensive deployment and staffingstandards for professional fire fighters.Deployment and staffing standards are not the only area in which fire fighters can beactively involved, but also in continuing withstandards development for protectiveclothing and equipment, qualification andcertification, and safety and health issues.

This workshop will address the importanceof and need to have fire fighters involved inthe standards development process, some ofthe major updates to applicable standards forthe fire service and what the standardsdevelopment process entails.

NEW! Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder(PTSD) in the Fire Service (2 hours — Sessions 1, 6)Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affectspeople from all walks of life, but emergencyresponders are more susceptible because thenature of the profession. First respondersdeal with a vast amount of traumaticincidents on a daily, on-going basis.Individuals who are not treated properlywithin months of a traumatic event, theanxiety builds over time and can lead toPTSD.

All too often when a member hasexperienced a traumatic event, its impact caneasily be overlooked as “a part of the job.”This workshop will provide insight into the

signs and symptoms of someoneexperiencing and/or dealing withpost-traumatic stress, factors that affect theseverity of a reaction to a traumatic event,causes of PTSD and some best practices foraddressing it with your members.

UPDATED! The 24-Hour Shift (2 hours — Sessions 3, 6)This workshop is applicable for bothCanadian and U.S. affiliates and will addressthe history of the 24-hour shift. Recentlythere has been an increase in research onshiftwork and the adverse health effectsassociated with it. This workshop will



This workshop track will be reviewed forpotential college credit by Kaplan University,our partner in education.

Selecting this track of workshops willautomatically enroll you into the fiveworkshops listed below.

Understanding Union Leadership (2 hours)This workshop will address the many facetsof building a stronger local, including howto speak about the union to potential newmembers, identifying leaders, recruitingbasics and how to organize members. Inaddition this workshop will guide studentsthrough the process of creating an actionplan to help the Local organize and becomemore effective in its membership efforts.

Media Strategy and Messaging (2 hours)Students will understand the importance ofa media strategy and how to move the issuesof the Local forward. In addition, thisworkshop will address the messagedevelopment process, creating priorities,adjusting the message depending on theaudience, and building coalitions.

Crisis Communication for Union Leaders(2 hours)For a local to effectively address a crisis thatmay hit the Local requires organization andplanning. This workshop will address how toplan and organize in the case of a crisis, howto communicate with the public and mediawhen an unexpected event should occur thatcould have a negative impact.

Principles of Leadership (2 hours)This workshop builds on the Dimensions ofLeadership content by addressing leadershiptheory and application in day-to-daypractical situations. You will address theconcepts of leadership principles,micromanagement, change, leadershipperspective, and labor/management synergyusing examples from corporate America.Dimensions of Leadership workshop isprerequisite for this workshop.

Preparing and Conducting Negotiations (4 hours)This workshop will address preparing andconducting negotiations preparing fornegotiations will include understanding howto set realistic goals for your membershipand collect the data needed to support yourcase. Additionally, this workshop will gothrough conducting negotiations phase.

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address the false claims from some researchwhich claims that the 24-hour shift hasgreater adverse health consequences thanother options.

The workshop will investigate the challengesof negotiating the shift, mirroring existingcontractual entitlements into the new shift

format, dealing with objections raised byadministration on aligning training, supportdivision and administrative functions to the 24.In addition, this workshop will examine caseswhere the shift has been awarded througharbitration and an examination of the evidenceand expert witnesses utilized by employers.

UPDATED! Wellness Fitness Initiative (WFI)(2 hours — Session 5)The Fire Service Joint Labor-ManagementWellness-Fitness Initiative (WFI) addressesthe needs of the total individual in a programto build and maintain fit uniformedpersonnel. Fitness — physical, mental andemotional — requires an effective wellnessprogram available to recruits, incumbents andretirees. This workshop will address thenecessary steps to have the JointLabor-Management Wellness-FitnessInitiative. Any fire department can use thisprocess to evaluate a current wellness-fitnessprogram or to design and implement a newprogram that meets the criteria identified inthis initiative. Sample strategies andworksheets will be included to assist you withimplementing the WFI in your organization.

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UPDATED! Affordable Care Act Provisions:What Affiliate Leaders Need to Know (2 hours — Sessions 1, 4)Many of the Affordable Care Act provisionshave already been implemented, but otherprovisions are still pending. This workshopwill address the ACA, the possible economicpressure it places on existing plans and howthat may affect the ways locals bargain toprotect their benefits. Learn about thechanges plans will need to make to complywith the ACA, the timeline for changes andstrategies such as wellness plans,benchmarking and plan audits that can keephealth plan costs reasonable.

Budgeting for Locals (2 hours — Session 4)Budgeting is an essential function for thosewho safeguard local union assets. In thisworkshop, you will learn the art of planningyour local’s income and expenditures. Topicsdiscussed will include preparing, adopting,and amending your budget as well ascommon income and expenditure categoriesthat should be part of your plan.

NEW! Fire-Based Community HealthcareProvider Programs (FBCHP) (CommunityParamedic) (2 hours — Session 3) This workshop is intended to explain theopportunities for adding value to currentfire-based EMS systems. Presenters willaddress state laws now in place and changes


This workshop track will be reviewed forpotential college credit by KaplanUniversity, our partner in education.

Selecting this track of workshops willautomatically enroll you into the sixworkshops listed below.

Dimensions of Leadership (2 hours)This is the first of the Leadership workshopseries, this workshop is designed to assistparticipants in better understanding theirleadership qualities. During the program,you will complete activities that help youdiscover your leadership characteristics.You will learn how to capitalize on yourstrengths and use them in bargaining, teambuilding or command situations. Inaddition, you will learn how to encourageother potential leaders within your local tocontribute when a combination of skills areneeded to complement your own.

Principles of Leadership (2 hours)This is the second in the Leadership series,and this workshop builds on theDimensions of Leadership content byaddressing leadership theory andapplication in day-to-day practicalsituations. You will address the concepts ofleadership principles, micromanagement,change, leadership perspective, andlabor/management synergy using examplesfrom corporate America. Dimensions ofLeadership workshop is prerequisite forthis workshop.

Advanced Leadership: ConflictResolution (2 hours)The third in the series of Leadershipworkshops, this workshop will teach youhow to become more effective in resolvingconflicts. In this workshop, you willcomplete a profile that will allow you to seehow others may perceive you during aconflict or disagreement. You will then

move through a series of steps that willtake you from judging others to valuingthose who have differing opinions.Dimensions of Leadership and Principles ofLeadership are pre requisites for thisworkshop.

Local Union Administration (2 hours)Designed to help affiliate leaders achievethe goals of their locals, this course teachesthe skills necessary to be effective in anyrole as a union officer. Information isprovided on the duties of each local unionofficer, as well as responsibilities of theexecutive board and other committees inthe local. It will also acquaint participantswith the various services and assistanceavailable from the IAFF.

How to Run a Meeting (2 hours)The manner in which you run your unionmeetings will affect member attendanceand how you are perceived as a leader. Awell-run meeting with meaningful andtimely agenda items will draw moreattendees and help you earn the respect ofyour membership. In this workshop, youwill learn: IAFF meeting protocol andetiquette; how to plan for and conduct anefficient and productive meeting; andmethods for handling conflict. Thisworkshop is ideal for local union officerswith limited experience running localunion meetings.

Budgeting for Locals (2 hours)Budgeting is an essential function for thosewho safeguard local union assets. In thisworkshop, you will learn the art ofplanning your local’s income andexpenditures. Topics discussed will includepreparing, adopting, and amending yourbudget as well as common income andexpenditure categories that should be partof your plan.

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that will be necessary to enable EMSpersonnel to provide service outside theemergency response scope. The workshopwill also address the reality of opportunitiesfor treat-and-release, as well as alternativetransport destinations and opportunities toincrease department revenue.

Ethics for Union Leaders (2 hours — Sessions 2, 4)Most IAFF leaders are public employees andhave fiduciary responsibilities to theirmembership. Due to the nature of yourposition, you are subject to higher ethicalstandards than the average member oremployee. These standards must be upheld inorder to maintain the trust of your membersand run an effective local. Failure to do so canresult in loss of credibility, loss of unionposition, or even criminal charges. Thisworkshop will cover the principles of ethics, therequirements of public employees, andstrategies of making ethical decisions. You willuse these strategies to analyze scenarios andcase studies.

NEW! Fire Service Deployment: AssessingCommunity Vulnerability (2 hours — Sessions 1, 5)Effectively managing a fire departmentrequires an understanding of and an ability todemonstrate how changes to resources willaffect community outcomes. It is imperativethat fire department leaders, as well aspolitical decision makers, know how firedepartment resource deployment in theirlocal community affects communityoutcomes in three important areas: civilianinjury and death; firefighter injury and death;and property loss. If fire departmentresources (both responding apparatus andpersonnel) are deployed to match the risklevels inherent to hazards in the community,

it has been scientifically demonstrated thatthe community will be far less vulnerable tonegative outcomes in all three areas. Thisworkshop will provide resources and teach the concepts of ‘matching FD resourcesdeployed to risk in the community’ to assurethat IAFF leaders can present these sameconcepts at home.

How to Effectively Talk “Union” — Part 1 (4 hours — Sessions 1-2) Effective communication demands that weknow how the human brain processesinformation. Modern science reveals that 95percent of what our brains do occursinstantaneously and below the level of ourawareness. We don’t realize to what extentour brains are filtering information and“filing in the blanks.” If you don’t know howthat happens, you won’t be effective inmessaging. This workshop explains that “thetruth will not set us free.” In our brains,when an “emotional idea” comes up against a“logical argument,” emotion is going to win avast majority of the time. Learn to use themechanics of how the brain works to betterunderstand and analyze union and anti-unionmessages.

How to Effectively Talk “Union” — Part 2 (4 hours — Sessions 4-5)Attendees MUST have participated in How toEffectively Talk “Union:” Part I to enroll inthis workshop. Building on the theory andconcepts discussed in Part I, this workshopwill examine the practice of framing yourposition in a way that gets to your audience’s“hearts” so you can effectively get to their“minds.” Participants will also learn the secretto rebutting stereotypes about unions. Thistool is effective for persuading yourmembership to become more active andengaging with the public in dialog aroundwhy unions exist, what they are, what theydo, and how they do it.

How to Run a Meeting (2 hours — Sessions 3, 6)The manner in which you run your unionmeetings will affect member attendance andhow you are perceived as a leader. A well-runmeeting with meaningful and timely agendaitems will draw more attendees and help youearn the respect of your membership. In thisworkshop, you will learn: IAFF meetingprotocol and etiquette; how to plan for andconduct an efficient and productive meeting;and methods for handling conflict. Thisworkshop is ideal for local union officers with

limited experience running local unionmeetings.

Increasing Membership Participation (2 hours — Session 3)The strength of a local union depends on theactive involvement of its members. Whetherit’s a committee meeting, political campaignor public relations effort, your members makethe difference between success and failure.This workshop provides methods to increasemember participation and build an effectiveunion.

Introduction to Grievance Arbitration (2 hours — Session 5)Despite your best efforts to resolve alldisputes internally, some grievances cannotbe settled at the local level and must be heardby a neutral arbitrator. To win at arbitration, aunion leader must be well prepared and havea good understanding of the arbitrationprocess. This workshop will give you anoverview of arbitration procedures andprotocol, methods for selecting an arbitrator,and strategies for cutting costs. Thisworkshop is ideal for local union officers andgrievance committee members who work incollective bargaining environments and havelimited experience with grievances.

Introduction to Grievances (2 hours — Sessions 1, 3)The manner in which you process grievanceswill determine how quickly they are resolvedand how your members will perceive you. Agood understanding of the grievance processwill better enable you to enforce the collectivebargaining agreement and avoid costlyarbitration hearings. In this workshop, you willlearn how to evaluate and file a grievance,reduce your chances of receiving a DFR claim,



and develop effective grievance strategies.This workshop is ideal for local union officersand grievance committee members who havelimited experience with grievances.

Non-Collective Bargaining Environments:Achieving Goals (2 hours — Session 5)It can be a challenge to secure wages andbenefit improvements in jurisdictions thatdo not allow collective bargaining. Despitethe absence of collective bargaining laws,there are many things you can do to helpyour membership achieve its goals. In thisworkshop, you will learn how to use thestrength of your membership to win over theopposition.

NEW! Parliamentary Procedure (2 hours — Session 3)Designed for affiliate leaders with basicexperience conducting meetings, thisworkshop will provide a more in-depthunderstanding of parliamentary procedures.The workshop will open with a discussion ofthe seven basic principles of parliamentaryprocedure followed by an overview of

conducting business, processing motions andrules of debate. Through interactive activities,participants will gain the knowledge and skillto effectively utilize parliamentary procedurefor running their meetings.

Preparing for Grievance Arbitration:Contract Language (2 hours — Session 6)The collective bargaining agreement is acontract between union and managementthat outlines the wages, benefits, andworking conditions for fire fighters. Tomaintain flexibility in the workplace,negotiators sometimes include language inthe agreement that is ambiguous or generalin nature. Occasionally, this ambiguity leadsto disputes between the two parties over themeaning of the contract. When thesedisputes are brought to arbitration, thearbitrator must determine whichinterpretation is the most reasonable andbest reflects the mutual intent of the parties.This workshop will teach you howarbitrators consider contract language, pastpractice and other contributing factors inorder to reach a decision.

Secretary, Treasurers and Reporting (4 hours — Sessions 1-2)The local Secretary/Treasurers not only servea vital role in their local’s day-to-dayadministration, but also have a fiduciaryresponsibility to prepare tax and financialdocuments for their local. This workshopwill provide a synopsis of Secretary andTreasurer responsibilities, equip individualswith tax and reporting resources, andaddress specific case scenarios.

UPDATED! Understanding the ConsultantsRoles in Preparing Their Reports(2 hours — Sessions 2, 6) It is important for affiliate leaders to knowhow to protect wages, benefits and workingconditions for their members. While attackson public safety resources continue, decisionmakers are often relying on consultantreports to guide where cuts can be made.This workshop will address how affiliateleaders can take preemptive action tomitigate consultant reports and how toaddress the potentially negative impacts ofconsultant reports… specifically relating to


This workshop track will be reviewed forpotential college credit by Kaplan University,our partner in education.

Selecting this track of workshops willautomatically enroll you into the fourworkshops listed below.

Preparing for Negotiations (2 hours)The collective bargaining process allows youto negotiate for wages, benefits and otherconditions of employment. To be successfulat the bargaining table, you must thoroughlyresearch and develop your strategy. In thisworkshop, you will learn how to set realisticgoals for your membership and collect thedata needed to support your case.

Conducting Negotiations (2 hours)Actively negotiating a contract is one of themost important functions IAFF affiliateleadership can perform for members and isthe key ingredient in fire fighter-employerrelations. In this workshop, you will learnhow to create ground rules that benefit

unions, participate in mock negotiationsessions, and learn how to apply bargainingtechniques.

Negotiating Health Care (2 hours)This workshop will address the negotiationstrategies local’s can employ to obtain thebest health care benefits for their members.Specifically, this workshop will address plandesign, negotiations preparation andstrategies that can be employed duringnegotiations.

Advanced Skills for Negotiators (6 hours)To get results at the bargaining table, anegotiator must be able to develop abargaining strategy and master keynegotiation skills. In this six-hour workshop,you will learn how to strengthen yourbargaining position, determine an acceptablesettlement range, respond to commonmanagement tactics and objections, makeconcessions and package your proposals. Youwill have opportunities to practice these

skills and participate in mock negotiationsessions. This workshop is designed forexperienced negotiators who wish to improvetheir skills at the bargaining table. It ishelpful for novice negotiators to register forPreparing for Negotiations: CollectiveBargaining, Conducting Negotiations:Collective Bargaining, and/or NegotiationStrategies and Tactics before attending thisclass.

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FIREPAC CONTRIBUTION:

IAFF members may join the FIREPAC Chairman’s Council,Leadership Trust or Founder’s Circle (U.S. and Canada) whenregistering for the Vincent J. Bollon Affiliate Leadership TrainingSummit (ALTS). The FIREPAC option is available only to IAFFmembers. United States federal election law prohibits the solicitationof non-IAFF members.

U.S. MEMBERSYour personal, voluntary FIREPAC contribution by personal check

or credit card of $425 or more provides you membership in theFIREPAC Founder’s Circle ($425), Leadership Trust ($500) orChairman’s Council ($750).

U.S. members who select one of the FIREPAC options to registermust submit a personal check payable to IAFF FIREPAC or use apersonal credit card. U.S. members cannot use a union or corporatecheck/credit card or seek reimbursement for their contribution toFIREPAC.

One person cannot write a personal check or use a personal creditcard to cover multiple registrants when contributing to FIREPAC.

Please note that contributions to FIREPAC are not tax deductibleand previous FIREPAC contributions and monthly deductions viaFIREPAC Check-Off cannot be applied toward the FIREPACregistration option.

CANADIAN MEMBERS Your FIREPAC contribution of $425 or more provides you

membership in the FIREPAC Founder’s Circle ($425), LeadershipTrust ($500) or Chairman’s Council ($750).

Selecting one of these FIREPAC options you may submit a personalor union check or credit card payable to IAFF FIREPAC Canada.

THERE ARE THREE OPTIONS FOR MAKING FIREPAC CONTRIBUTIONS:

• FIREPAC CHAIRMAN’S COUNCILIAFF members making personal, voluntary contribution of $750 ormore to FIREPAC will be enrolled in the FIREPAC Chairman’sCouncil, registered for ALTS and one optional pre-conference event.Registrants using the FIREPAC option will receive a Chairman’sCouncil pin, a FIREPAC wind shirt and recognition on the IAFF’sweb site. Registration must be submitted online or by mail.

• FIREPAC LEADERSHIP TRUST IAFF members making personal, voluntary contribution of $500 ormore to FIREPAC will be enrolled in the FIREPAC Leadership Trust,registered for ALTS and one optional pre-conference event.Registrants using the FIREPAC option will receive a LeadershipTrust pin and recognition on the IAFF’s web site. Registration maybe submitted online or by mail.

• FIREPAC FOUNDER’S CIRCLE IAFF members who make a $425 or more to FIREPAC will join theFIREPAC Founders Circle and be registered for ALTS. Registrantsusing the FIREPAC option will receive a Founders Circle pin andrecognition on the IAFF’s web site. Registration may be submittedonline or by mail.

PLEASE MAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING:FIREPAC contributions made before January 1, 2015 will be applied to the member’s 2014 contribution totals. If you want FIREPAC credit for 2015, you must wait until January 1 to register.


privatization, staffing cuts, station closures,consolidation, the creation of fire districts,and PSOs.

Understanding the Fire Act and SAFERGrants Process: Part 1 (2 hours — Session 1)This workshop will provide an overview ofFEMA grant legislation, available funding,program priorities, and the applicationprocess. Instructors will have a question andanswer session as well as detailing the top tenmistakes on applications. Attendees willreceive tips and tricks for writing effectivegrants for their department.

Developing Fire Act and SAFER Grants:Writing Effective Grant Application —Part 2 (2 hours — Session 2)Understanding Fire Act and Safer GrantsProcess — Part 1 is a prerequisite. This workshop is a practical exercise indeveloping successful FEMA grantapplications. Instructors will provide actual applications and will develop theapplication data and narrative sections withthe students. Tools learned in this sessionwill be applicable to all federal, state, andlocal grants. n

HOTEL AND TRAVEL INFORMATION

ANAHEIM HILTON 777 WEST CONVENTION WAYANAHEIM, CA 92802(714) 750-4321

The Hilton Anaheim is the headquarters for the Affiliate LeadershipTraining Summit. Experience the hospitality of the West Coast in theheart of Orange County at the Anaheim Hilton. This is a familyfriendly hotel that is only steps away from the Disneyland Resort®,which includes the Disney California Adventure Park® and DowntownDisney®. Shopping and dining in downtown Anaheim and theAnaheim Convention Center are also close to the Anaheim Hilton. Thehotel is conveniently located 20 minutes from John Wayne Airport inOrange County.

FLIGHTS AND RENTAL CARSThe IAFF has arranged discounts with airlines and car rentalcompanies, please visit www.iaff.org/alts for discount codes.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

The Vincent J. Bollon Affiliate Leadership TrainingSummit (ALTS) will be held at the Anaheim Hilton.

You must obtain approval from your affiliate president toattend this event.

Affiliate leaders can register for:

• The ALTS Conference (January 27-29, 2015) at $425 per person. Optional pre-conference eventsinclude Advanced Strategic Communications; Fire Ops101 (Train-the-Trainer); New Leadership Seminar:Maximizing IAFF Resources; Orientation to the LaborMovement; Quick Books Training for Affiliate Leaders.All pre-conference events will be held on January 27 (add $50).

Mail to:IAFFAttn: Department of Education1750 New York Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20006

TWO WAYS TO REGISTER:

Online: http://www.iaff.org/alts (Visa or MasterCard only).

If mailing a registration form, make sure to provide ane-mail address for receiving your registrationconfirmation.

Mail: Send the registration form with payment to:

IAFF Attn: Education Department, 1750 New York Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20006.

Participants who choose the mail-in option shouldcomplete the registration form and have their localpresident sign it. A separate registration form must becompleted for each participant.

Once registered, the IAFF will send you a confirmationletter and your workshop schedule.

Cancellation requests must be made in writing and sentto: IAFF, Attn: Education Department, 1750 New YorkAvenue, NW, Washington, DC 20006.

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PAYMENT INFORMATION Please choose one of the five payment options for registration and check the appropriate boxes within your selected method of payment.The FIREPAC option is available only to IAFF members. United States federal election law prohibits the solicitation of non-IAFF members.U.S. members who select one of these FIREPAC options must submit a personal check payable to IAFF FIREPAC or use a personalcredit card. U.S. members cannot use a union or corporate check/credit card or seek reimbursement for their contribution toFIREPAC. One person cannot write a personal check or use a personal credit card to cover multiple registrants when contributing toFIREPAC. Please note that contributions to FIREPAC are not tax deductible. Previous FIREPAC contributions and monthly deductions cannotbe applied toward registration. Canadian members who select one of these FIREPAC options may submit a personal or union checkor credit card payable to IAFF FIREPAC Canada.

ALTS 2015 • REGISTRATION FORM

WORKSHOP SELECTION:From the list of workshops provided, choose six workshops to attend. Write the name of each workshop on the lines below.

(Note: Space is limited and sessions will be filled on a first-come basis. If you do not complete this section, you will berandomly assigned to available sessions.)

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NON-FIREPAC OPTIONS

1. FIREPAC Chairman’s Council — Vincent J. Bollon AffiliateLeadership Training Summit Registration and onepre-conference event $750

Check if attending ONE optional event:

q Advanced Strategic Communications - 1/27/15

q Fire Ops 101 (Train-the-Trainer) — 1/27/15

q New Leadership Seminar — 1/27/15

q Orientation to the Labor Movement — 1/27/15

q Quick Books Training for Affiliate Leaders — 1/27/15

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Check if attending ONE optional event:

q Advanced Strategic Communications - 1/27/15

q Fire Ops 101 (Train-the-Trainer) — 1/27/15

q New Leadership Seminar — 1/27/15

q Orientation to the Labor Movement — 1/27/15

q Quick Books Training for Affiliate Leaders— 1/27/15

3. FIREPAC Founder’s Circle — Affiliate Leadership TrainingSummit Registration $425

Check the optional event you will attend:

q Advanced Strategic Communications - 1/27/15 (add $50)

q Fire Ops 101 (Train-the-Trainer) — 1/27/15 (add $50)

q New Leadership Seminar — 1/27/15 (add $50)

q Orientation to the Labor Movement — 1/27/15 (add $50)

q Quick Books Training for Affiliate Leaders — 1/27/15 (add $50)

4. Beside my FIREPAC donation checked above I would like tomake an additional contribution to FIREPAC in the amountof $___________

5. I would like to make a separate voluntary contribution toFIREPAC in the amount of __________ but not have itcredited toward my conference registration

Payment:q Check — U.S. Members: Make your check payable to IAFF FIREPAC

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Your decision to contribute via the FIREPAC option is purely voluntary and the amounts suggested to contribute to the PAC are merelyguidelines. You are free to contribute more or less than the guidelines and you will not be favored or disadvantaged by reason of theamount of your contribution or decision not to contribute to FIREPAC.

1. Vincent J. Bollon Affiliate Leadership Training SummitRegistration $425

Check the optional event you will attend:

q Advanced Strategic Communications - 1/27/15 (add $50)

q Fire Ops 101 (Train-the-Trainer) — 1/27/15 (add $50)

q New Leadership Seminar — 1/27/15 (add $50)

q Orientation to the Labor Movement — 1/27/15 (add $50)

q Quick Books Training for Affiliate Leaders — 1/27/15 (add $50)

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