Program

The RFSA Conference 2010 is developing into an interesting and thought provoking program covering topics including practical bushfire fighting issues, hazard reduction, communications, community relations, the fireline, technology, recovery and volunteer issues.

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Confirmed Speakers to date:

Amanda Gore, International Speaker
The Hon Robert McClelland MP, Commonwealth Attorney General
The Hon Steve Whan MP, NSW Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Rural Affair
Major General, Hori Howard (Retired), Honorary Chairman, Australian Emergency Management Volunteer Forum
Dr David Ward, QLD Emergency Medicine Specialist & Emergency Services Consultant
Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons, NSW Rural Fire Service
Lemmi Briedis, RFS Volunteer – RFS Research Fellowship Recipient
Ross Bradstock, Director, Centre for Environmental Risk Management of Bushfires, University of Wollongong
Mark Crosweller, ACT Emergency Services Commissioner
Max Walker, Former International Cricketer, Dinner Speaker
Paul Scott, Manager, Counselling & Support Unit, NSW Rural Fire Service
Michael Eburn, Senior Lecturer in Law, University of New England; author of Emergency Law
Craig Lapsley, Director Emergency Management, Department of Human Services, Victoria
Mark Bunn, Professional Athlete, Guest Speaker
Brian McKinlay, RFSA President
Peter Olah, RFSA Executive Director
Bruce Reynolds, MC, former ABC Rural Reporter
The Hon Melinda Pavey MLC, Shadow Minister for Emergency Services

Watch this space as we confirm more Speakers over the coming months!

RFSA Conference 2010

Conference theme:
Our Members, Our Community, Our Service
Dates:
18-20 June 2010
Venue & city:
Rydges Lakeside Canberra

Important Dates

Registration Open: April 2010
Accommodation: 17 May 2010
Early Bird Deadline: 7 May 2010
Conference Opens: 18 June 2010
Conference Closes: 20 June 2010

Conference Managers

arinex pty limited
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arinex pty limited has been appointed as the official PCO (Professional Conference Organiser). arinex is the largest total service provider for conferences, events, business travel and exhibitions in Australia. They are the only Australian partner of INCON, an exclusive international network of the world’s top conference organisers and event managers. They are ideally placed to combine international know how and local expertise to this Conference and look forward to working with the NSW Rural Fire Service Association and all its members to produce one of the best Conferences in its history.