2027 Annual Conference

June 2nd (1PM): TBD

June 3rd (9AM-3:30PM): Conflict Management & Personal Safety 

This course provides practical strategies to navigate conflict, strengthen personal safety, and sustain well-being throughout a career. Participants explore how personal triggers, communication styles, and stress responses influence conflict while developing situational awareness and techniques for de-escalating tense encounters. Topics include recognizing warning signs, maintaining professional boundaries, making decisions under pressure, and knowing when to disengage and seek assistance. Through discussion and realistic scenarios, participants build confidence in responding to challenging situations while protecting their safety, professionalism, and well-being. Presented by: 2 the Rescue (https://www.twotherescue.com/)

June 4th (9AM): Fire & Life Safety Fundamentals

This course provides a basic overview of residential and commercial sprinkler systems, fire suppression systems, fire alarm systems and control panels, means of egress, fire-rated separations, and essential life safety principles. Participants will gain an understanding of how these systems function, common fire safety hazards, and their role in protecting building occupants and property. Presented by: Gary Allen (City of Grand Rapids – Fire Hazard Inspector)

(Conference & Lodging Registration: $450 – Includes all education, single occupancy room for Wednesday and Thursday nights, lunch on Wednesday, breakfast and lunch on Thursday, and breakfast on Friday.)