2027 BCFTOA Conference – Call for Presenters

CALL FOR PRESENTERS

2027 BCFTOA Hands-on-Training and Educational Conference

The BC Fire Training Officers Association is seeking experienced, knowledgeable, and engaging individuals to present at the 2027 BCFTOA Educational Conference, taking place May 15–20, 2027 in Prince George, BC.

We invite fire service professionals, instructors, industry specialists, and subject-matter experts to submit proposals for hands-on training sessions and/or classroom-based instruction.

Training Dates

Hands-On Training
May 15–16, 2027

Hands-on training proposals should provide practical, skills-based instruction and meaningful opportunities for participant involvement. Sessions may include demonstrations, scenarios, drills, equipment familiarization, or other applied learning activities.

Classroom Instruction
May 18–20, 2027

Classroom presentations should be informative, relevant, and engaging. Sessions may include lectures, case studies, facilitated discussions, workshops, leadership development, operational lessons learned, or emerging fire service topics.

Suggested Presentation Topics

Proposals may address a wide range of fire service subjects, including:

• Fire suppression and tactical operations
• Technical rescue
• Training Officer development and leadership
• Instructor development
• Training program design and delivery
• Emergency management
• Occupational health, safety, and wellness
• Recruitment, retention, and succession planning
• New technologies and equipment
• Incident command and accountability
• Lessons learned from significant incidents
• Wildland and interface operations
• Any other topic relevant to today’s fire service

Proposal Requirements

Please include the following information with your submission:

• Presenter name, title, organization, and contact information
• Presenter biography and relevant instructional experience
• Proposed session title
• Session description
• Three to five learning objectives
• Preferred session date or format
• Proposed session length
• Maximum number of participants, if applicable
• Facility, equipment, or logistical requirements
• Any participant prerequisites or required personal protective equipment
• Presenter fees, travel requirements, or other anticipated expenses
• References or examples of previous presentations, where available

Presenters should be able to deliver practical, current, and professionally relevant content that supports the development of fire service instructors, officers, and personnel throughout British Columbia.

Submit a Proposal

Please submit your presentation proposal to:

Brian Ulle
1st Vice President
conference@bcftoa.com

📅 UPDATED — Presenter Proposal Deadlines

Priority Deadline: October 15, 2026
Presenters are encouraged to submit their proposals by October 15 for priority consideration as we begin developing the 2027 conference program.

Final Deadline: October 31, 2026
Proposals submitted after October 15 will still be considered. All presenter proposals must be received by October 31, 2026.

Please use the subject line:

2027 BCFTOA Call for Presenters – [Presenter Name or Session Title]

Selected presenters will be contacted with additional information regarding scheduling, facilities, compensation, travel, accommodations, and conference requirements.

Share your knowledge, experience, and expertise with fire service professionals from across British Columbia. We look forward to receiving your proposal.

📣 UPDATED ANNOUNCEMENT — CALL FOR PRESENTERS

🔥 BCFTOA 2027 CONFERENCE | PRINCE GEORGE, BC

Please note: Presenter proposal deadlines have now been added.

The BC Fire Training Officers Association is accepting presenter proposals for our 2027 Conference, taking place May 15–20, 2027, in Prince George, BC.

📅 UPDATED — Presenter Proposal Deadlines

Priority Deadline: October 15, 2026
Presenters are encouraged to submit their proposals by October 15 for priority consideration as we begin developing the 2027 conference program.

Final Deadline: October 30, 2026
Proposals submitted after October 15 will still be considered. All presenter proposals must be received by October 30, 2026.

🚒 Conference Dates

HOT Sessions: May 15–16, 2027
Classroom Sessions: May 18–20, 2027

We’re looking for knowledgeable, engaging presenters who are ready to share their experience, expertise, innovative ideas and practical training with members of the fire service from across British Columbia and beyond.

We welcome presentation proposals covering a wide range of topics relevant to today’s fire service, including:

🔥 Fireground operations & tactics
🔥 Leadership & officer development
🔥 Training and instructor development
🔥 Health, wellness & resiliency
🔥 Rescue and technical operations
🔥 Emerging technology & innovation
🔥 Recruitment, retention & succession planning
🔥 Lessons learned and best practices
🔥 Other topics that educate, challenge and inspire

Have knowledge or experience worth sharing? We want to hear from you.

Whether you’re an experienced conference presenter or have a great topic you’re ready to bring to a larger audience, we encourage you to submit a proposal.

👉 Submit by October 15 for priority consideration. Final proposals will be accepted until October 30, 2026.

Help us make the 2027 BCFTOA Conference another outstanding year of training, education and connection.

Please share this updated announcement with instructors, officers, subject-matter experts and fire service professionals who would be a great addition to our 2027 program.

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