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'ity of · ,lver MEMORANDUM **ITEM 3.11.** TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Pat Klaers, City Administrator Mayor & Council Bruce A. West ~/~ June 30, 1997 National Fire Conference Attendence As part of my 1997 Fire Department budget under travel, conference and schools, is the opportunity to attend a National Fire Department Conference. The 1997 International Association of Fire Chiefs Conference is to be held in Dallas, Texas, August 22 through August 27th 1997. I have reviewed the conference schedule of workshops and general sessions and have found numerous workshops to be of specific interest, not only as Fire Chief for the City of Elk River, but also as a member of the City of Elk River's Safety Committee. One of the workshops scheduled during the conference relates to violence in the workplace; Recognizing the Warning Signs. This is a topic of discussion at our monthly Safety Committee meetings. Workplace violence even effects employees who are in the public safety service. This workshop will provide the opportunity to learn and identify the early warning signs and prevent violence in our workplace. Other workshops scheduled throughout the week relate not only to volunteer Fire Departments but also preparing all departments for the 21st Century and the challenges that face both volunteer and combination Fire Departments. Some of the workshops include: Fireground Safety, Keeping the Volunteer Fire Department Volunteer, Performance Improvement Process for the Volunteer Firefighter and a variety of other workshops. I am including the breakdown of the approximate costs for my attending the 1997 Fire/Rescue International Conference in Dallas, Texas. Airfare $ 250.00 Hotel 642.00 Registration 375.00 Meals 240.00 Total $1,507.00 13065 Orono Parkway · P.O. Box 490 · Elk River, MN 55330 · (612) 441-7420 · Fax: (612) 441-7425