The Real Risk: Bridging Leadership and Risk Management Perspectives 

This is not your typical workshop! Fire Departments are often faced with budget crippling legal challenges that could have been prevented if an organizational leader could have identified the impending threat or risk earlier.  

“The Real Risk” offers aspiring and senior fire service leaders a unique opportunity to engage in an interactive, fun, and educational experience. Participants will not only learn to apply emergency risk assessment techniques to leadership and supervisory challenges but will also engage in role-playing exercises to put these tools and skills into practice. Additionally, the workshop will explore the different definitions of risk from the perspectives of insurance carriers, HR departments, governmental leaders, and the legal community. By the end of this highly engaging session, you’ll be equipped to bridge these gaps and protect your organization from preventable risks. 

Chief Marquis Solomon – W. Columbia Fire

Friday, January 24, 2024, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
DoubleTree by Hilton Columbia

Building Your Team to Succeed: A Practical Guide to Hiring and Promotional Assessments

This course provides participants with essential tools and strategies for effective hiring and promotional assessments. Attendees will learn how to identify the right talent, create structured assessment processes, and evaluate candidates using evidence-based techniques. The class emphasizes practical applications, including designing interview questions, utilizing assessment centers, and understanding biases in decision-making. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to build cohesive, high-performing teams that drive organizational success.

Chief Kevin Henson, St. John’s Fire District
Chief Charles Lamoreaux, St. Andrew’s Fire District
Chief Tristan Johnson, Greenville City Fire
Chief Chris Kip, Columbia Fire 

Saturday, January 25, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
DoubleTree by Hilton Columbia