CTEX 2023 Onsite Program

SESSION DESCRIPTIONS TUESDAY | APRIL 18

AD2 Grant Writing (8 hours) 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Instructors: Diane Matsumoto and Greg Wilson

DV2 Firefighter ABC ’ s Diversity 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm Instructors: Russell G. Hayden Founder of FFABC's will host a two hour session on "DIVERSITY". Darcy Pierson - Diversity Officer for the Oshkosh Corp, Michael E. Smith Ret. Fire Chief - Fresno, Fairfield & Rich mond FD's and Michael Stanley Fire Chief Oshkosh FD will present on the issues of diversity in the fire service and public sector.

This workshop will explain the grant writing process in detail with the goal of helping the participants draft a highly competi tive application. Preparation, resources, drafting a compelling narrative and after - submission tasks are all necessary for suc cess. We will discuss different types of grant funding with an emphasis on FEMA AFG and SAFER opportunities. A recently approved grant will be used to give page - by - page explanations and tips on the application process.

AD3 Worker ’ s Comp Update 2023 8:00 am to 10:00 am Instructors:

Ten attendees will be drawn and each will receive $20.

Linda Brown, Esquire Karina Delzell, Esquire Richard Elder, Esquire Scott O ’ Mara, Esquire Robert Sherwin, Esquire

Afternoon Break 3:00 — 3:30 pm Summit Foyer Area

This presentation will give you up - to - date practical advice on protecting your rights on the job and off the job. Topics to be covered are: ● Injuries During and Post - employment (Linda Brown) ● How to Obtain and Preserve Medical Treatment/ Compensation When Injured (Robert Sherwin) ● In ’ s and Out ’ s of Disability Retirement (Richard Elder) ● What is Permanent Disability and How to Obtain It (Scott O ’ Mara)

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