The IAFC and FRI continue to cover the most relevant topics facing fire chiefs. In 2009 Weathering the Economic Storm program was a huge success, and FRI 2010 will feature a new series of workshops focused on economic recovery. Many departments have made drastic budget cuts, laid-off employees and faced other difficult cost-cutting measures. But this has also made departments everywhere evaluate how things are done, and in several cases, organizations have been able to streamline processes and increase efficiencies.

Recovering From the Economic Storm will feature groups who have found opportunities in downsizing, replaced tedious tasks with inexpensive technologies, and positioned their department for success in the future. Look for more details in future blog updates.