F.I.E.R.O. (on the job since 1990) is hosting the first and longest-running Station Design Symposium at the Hyatt Regency in Greenville, SC. from September 22-25, 2024 (in addition we will be hosting one, half day, pre-symposium seminar on Sunday, September 22, described below).

• Is your department experiencing construction or renovation challenges?
• Do you want to learn more about contamination control, streamlined design, cost-saving measures, and environmentally friendly practices that can be employed in and around emergency facilities?
• Is your agency considering a combination facility that incorporates EMS, EOCs, Law Enforcement Agencies, or Public-Private Partnerships?
• Do you have questions about site selection, whether to renovate or rebuild, the design programming process, or how to get community support for your project?
• Don't know where to begin?

Get your questions answered by industry leaders and subject matter experts from across the country and the globe!!

PRE-SYMPOSIUM SEMINAR (half day)

Fire Station Health and Safety - Designing and Building Fire Stations with the Health, Safety, and Wellness, of first responders at the forefront.

MAIN CONFERENCE REGISTRATION INCLUDES:

• Two and a half days of educational sessions (schedule & speakers are available on the event site). Optional half day of fire station tours.
• Sunday Night Welcome Reception
• Breakfast on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
• Monday Night Exhibit Hall Grand Opening Reception
• Lunch on Monday and Tuesday
• Snacks and refreshments during all breaks
• Full access to the exhibit hall with dedicated, scheduled times
• Professionally published Resource Manual full of information to take back to your agency
• Electronic access to all presentations at the end of the event

Here is a preview of some of the amazing topics:

Fire Stations and sustainability. Why having a Station Design Committee is non-negotiable. From the dreams of a new station to the finishing touches; sessions discussing every step of the way. Case studies from around the country. And so much MORE!! See the agenda for a full rundown of all the sessions and all the exciting topics.

Wednesday Afternoon, Optional Tour of Three Local Fire Stations - FREE - Must sign up ahead of time as part of your registration.

A bus will transport registered attendees from 1:10-5:00pm, to visit 3 fire stations. Stop #1 - Taylors Fire Department, Stop #2 - Boiling Springs HQ Station (#11), Stop #3 - Spartanburg Headquarters Station. This tour will be an amazing opportunity to see different designs put into practice. See Agenda for full details of each stop.