FIERO Fire

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

06/26/2026

Bigger isn’t always better…⁠
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And cheaper isn’t always smarter.⁠
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Jared Sang is breaking down the real challenge departments are facing—how to balance size, quality, and cost when all three are pulling in different directions.⁠
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Because every decision you make is a trade-off.⁠
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This session walks through how to prioritize what actually matters—so your station performs the way it needs to, without wasting resources where it doesn’t.⁠
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If you’re trying to do more with less… this is the framework you need.⁠
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📍 Greenville, SC | Sept 21–24⁠
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06/24/2026

Fire stations used to be built for apparatus…⁠
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Now they’re being built for communities.⁠
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Chief Bruce Varner brings decades of fire service leadership to a conversation about how stations are evolving beyond garages—into spaces that support crews, connect with the public, and serve a broader purpose.⁠
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This session challenges the traditional view of what a fire station is…⁠
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Because the role of the fire service—and the buildings that support it—is continuing to change.⁠
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If you’re still designing for yesterday’s needs, you’re already behind.⁠
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📍 Greenville, SC | Sept 21–24⁠
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06/22/2026

There’s a lot of noise around EVs in the fire service…⁠
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But what do you actually need to plan for?⁠
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Peri Sutton is cutting through the hype—focusing on what matters: infrastructure, safety, cost, and how to build a station that can adapt over the next 40–50 years.⁠
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Because future-proofing your station isn’t about overbuilding…⁠
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It’s about making smart decisions now that won’t limit you later.⁠
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If EVs are on your radar (or will be soon), this is the clarity you’ve been looking for.⁠
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📍 Greenville, SC | Sept 21–24⁠
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06/19/2026

The biggest mistake in a project often happens before it even starts.⁠
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Choosing your delivery method isn’t just a technical decision—it’s what defines your timeline, your budget, and how your entire team works together.⁠
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Jody Jackson is breaking down the real differences between Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, and CMAR—so you can make the choice that actually fits your project, not just the one you’ve always used.⁠
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Because how you deliver your project… determines how it performs.⁠
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📍 Greenville, SC | Sept 21–24⁠
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06/17/2026

Decon isn’t a policy…⁠
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It’s a daily decision.⁠
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Heidi Hicks is challenging the mindset around contamination in the firehouse—showing how what happens after the call can have long-term impacts on firefighter health, gear lifespan, and overall station safety.⁠
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From drying practices to cultural shifts, this session makes one thing clear:⁠
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It’s not just about what you know…⁠
It’s about what you consistently do.⁠
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Because small habits inside the station can have lifelong consequences.⁠
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📍 Greenville, SC | Sept 21–24⁠
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06/15/2026

Two firehouses.⁠
Same design.⁠
Same problems.⁠
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Very different outcomes.⁠
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Roy Conard is breaking down how similar facilities can take completely different paths—renovation vs. rebuild—while dealing with ongoing operations, aging infrastructure, and high call volumes.⁠
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This session challenges the idea that there’s a one-size-fits-all solution…⁠
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Because the right answer depends on context, constraints, and how you plan for what’s next.⁠
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If you’re facing aging facilities, this is the kind of real-world comparison you need.⁠
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📍 Greenville, SC | Sept 21–24⁠
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06/12/2026

Renovation isn’t just about buildings…⁠
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It’s about leadership, funding, and earning trust.⁠
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Chief Jon Cokefair brings the perspective of someone who didn’t just plan a renovation—he led a $12 million, multi-station transformation while balancing budgets, public expectations, and operational demands.⁠
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This session shifts the focus from design to what it actually takes to make a project happen—from securing support to executing it without losing momentum.⁠
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Because successful renovation isn’t just technical…⁠
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It’s political, financial, and deeply human.⁠
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📍 Greenville, SC | Sept 21–24⁠
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06/11/2026

We’re at the South Carolina Firefighters Association Annual Conference this week and proud to be connecting with the firefighters, officers, and industry professionals serving communities across South Carolina.⁠
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The conversations happening here matter—from firefighter safety and station design to leadership, wellness, and the future of the fire service.⁠
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The team from F.I.E.R.O. is grateful for the opportunity to learn, collaborate, and continue supporting the people working every day to strengthen the fire service.⁠
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If you’re attending June 10–13, come say hello.⁠
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06/10/2026

Most projects don’t fail because of design…⁠
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They struggle because of the decisions made before design even begins.⁠
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Greg Scott is breaking down how choosing the right project delivery method—and the right partners—sets the tone for everything that follows.⁠
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Because it’s not just about what you build…⁠
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It’s about how you choose to build it.⁠
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Get that wrong, and you’ll feel it at every stage of the project.⁠
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Get it right, and everything else runs smoother.⁠
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📍 Greenville, SC | Sept 21–24⁠
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