CTEX 2023 Onsite Program

SESSION DESCRIPTIONS SUNDAY | APRIL 16

PRE1 Leadership and Promotional Workshop 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Instructors: Eddie Sell, Fire Chief, Hemet Fire Department, CA President, CSFA Jeff Meston, Executive Director, California Fire Chiefs Association Wayne Fletcher, Ed.D., California Baptist University, CA Rick Vogt, Fire Chief, Escondido Fire Department, CA This 3 - hour session is geared toward company officers and aspiring company officers. Attendees will have interactive discussions with three fire chiefs and an outside professional to discuss topics of leadership and mentorship. These will include 1) How to build rela tionships in your role; 2) Expectations from the fire chief; 3) Ability to handle challenging situations with confidence; 4) Making critical decisions under pressure; 5) Being flexible and encouraging innova tion and creative thinking; 6) Collaboration with other fire depart ments; 7) Proper recordkeeping; and 8) Teaching customer service skills, AKA “ Taking Care of Mrs. Smith. ” Other discussion elements of leadership will be open discussions with the presenters.

Dr. Wayne Fltecher

Chief Jeff Meston

Fire Chief Eddie Sell

Fire Chief Rick Vogt

This is a “ MUST ” session to attend if you are considering moving up in the ranks and learning what it means to be successful in the role.

Networking “ Meet and Greet ” Sunday, April 16 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Summit Foyer Near Registration

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