FIERO Fire

FIERO is a non-profit dedicated to improving first responder health & safety through education & research.

06/01/2026

Wellness in a fire station isn’t just about fitness rooms and decon protocols…⁠
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It’s built into the environment itself.⁠
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Landon Burg is challenging the way we think about station design—showing how integrating nature and biophilic principles can directly impact firefighter mental and physical health without compromising performance or response.⁠
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Because how a space feels… affects how people function.⁠
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If you’re only designing for operations, you’re missing half the equation.⁠
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📍 Greenville, SC | Sept 21–24⁠
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05/29/2026

Renovation isn’t just a construction challenge…⁠
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It’s an operational one.⁠
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John Bradley brings a fire service leadership perspective to the realities of renovating active stations—where every decision impacts response, crews, and continuity of service.⁠
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This session goes beyond design lessons and into what it actually takes to lead through disruption, adapt in real time, and keep your department running while everything around it is changing.⁠
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Because renovation doesn’t pause the job—and your plan can’t either.⁠
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📍 Greenville, SC | Sept 21–24⁠
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05/27/2026

Great design isn’t about one big idea…⁠
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It’s about getting everything right.⁠
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Ashton Holliday brings a detail-driven perspective to fire station design—where research, collaboration, and thoughtful decision-making come together to shape how a station actually performs.⁠
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Because the difference between a good station and a great one isn’t obvious at first glance…⁠
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It’s built into every choice behind the scenes.⁠
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If you’re not paying attention to the details—you’re leaving performance on the table.⁠
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📍 Greenville, SC | Sept 21–24⁠
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05/25/2026

Renovation isn’t a fallback plan…⁠
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It’s a strategic decision.⁠
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With many stations 40–50 years old, the question isn’t if you’ll renovate—it’s whether you’ll do it in a way that actually sets your department up for the future.⁠
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Jason Estes is breaking down what intentional renovation really looks like—from assessment to phasing to maintaining operations—using real-world lessons that turn uncertainty into a clear path forward.⁠
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Because the right renovation doesn’t just fix a building… it redefines how it performs.⁠
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📍 Greenville, SC | Sept 21–24⁠
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05/22/2026

Security isn’t something you add later…⁠
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It’s something you design from the start.⁠
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Natalie Clemens is breaking down how Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) isn’t just for law enforcement—it’s a critical lens for how fire stations are planned, built, and operated.⁠
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Because the way your facility is designed can either reduce risk… or unintentionally create it.⁠
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If security and safety aren’t part of your design conversation early—you’re already behind.⁠
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📍 Greenville, SC | Sept 21–24⁠
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05/20/2026

Humidity isn’t just a comfort issue…⁠
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It’s a performance problem.⁠
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Too many fire stations rely on systems that weren’t designed for the realities of the job—leading to moisture issues, inefficiency, and long-term building damage.⁠
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Chris Roman is breaking down why traditional approaches fall short—and what it actually takes to design mechanical systems that work with your station, not against it.⁠
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Because if you’re not thinking about humidity… it’s already affecting your building.⁠
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📍 Greenville, SC | Sept 21–24⁠
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05/18/2026

No project goes exactly as planned.⁠
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No matter how strong your team is… how detailed your design is… or how prepared you think you are—problems will happen.⁠
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Ken Newell is shifting the conversation from avoiding challenges to how you handle them when they show up.⁠
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Because success isn’t defined by having a perfect project—it’s defined by how effectively you solve the issues you didn’t see coming.⁠
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If you’re expecting smooth sailing… this session will reset your expectations—in the best way.⁠
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📍 Greenville, SC | Sept 21–24⁠
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05/16/2026

The team from F.I.E.R.O. is looking forward to connecting with volunteer fire service leaders from across the country and having meaningful conversations about the future of our stations, our firefighters, and our industry.

From recruitment and retention to resilient station design and firefighter wellness—these conversations matter.

Because building stronger fire departments starts with bringing passionate people together.

If you’re attending the NVFC Spring Conference, come find us. We’d love to talk.

05/15/2026

Renovating a fire station sounds straightforward…⁠
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Until you’re trying to keep operations running, uncover hidden issues, and manage problems no one saw coming.⁠
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Joshua Mandell is pulling back the curtain on what actually happens during renovation projects—sharing the challenges, missteps, and lessons learned from real-world builds.⁠
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Because the biggest risks aren’t the ones you plan for… they’re the ones you don’t see coming.⁠
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If you’re heading into a renovation, this session could save you time, money, and a lot of frustration.⁠
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📍 Greenville, SC | Sept 21–24⁠
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05/13/2026

Designing a fire station isn’t just about plans and drawings…⁠
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It’s about the people who have to live and work in it every day.⁠
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Battalion Chief John Jeniec brings a rare perspective—having been directly involved in the design and construction of his own department’s facility while actively serving in the fire service.⁠
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This session challenges the idea that design is only for architects—because the best stations are built when operational experience is part of the process from the start.⁠
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If you’re not involving your crews in design… you’re missing something.⁠
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📍 Greenville, SC | Sept 21–24⁠
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