Leadership Skills: Utilizing the Talents, Skills, and Abilities of Those Around You
By Frank Viscuso
"Have you ever wondered how to get the best performance out of other people? How come some people in leadership positions seem to have the respect of everyone around them, while others wonder why everyone leaves the room when they enter it? The most likely answer is that the first leader has skills with (and respect for) people, while the other does not. [READ MORE...]
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Join FAMA members and representatives from around the fire industry to learn what you need to know about the apparatus and equipment you will be specifying and purchasing in coming years. Presenters will take you through what’s coming in the next editions of NFPA 1901 and 1906, what is on the horizon for electronic controls, information on the latest EPA guidelines, and finally what you can expect in the future for fire apparatus. With a special appearance by Bobby Halton, this is a “can’t miss” event taking you right up to the opening of the FDIC exhibit halls.
*Moderated by Chris Mc Loone, Associate Editor of Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment
FDIC 2013 proved to be the largest FDIC ever with over 30,000 attendees traveling from 55 countries. We are honored and humbled by the high attendance and recognize the committment both attendees and exhibitors make in order to participate in this annual event. We resolve that our 85-year-old mission, to train the fire service, will continue to be our focus for FDIC 2014.
Here are a few highlights from our on-site ATTENDEE Survey.*
• 30,086 attendees were present at FDIC 2013
• 1,317 international attendees from 55 countries were present at FDIC 2013
• 96% of 2013 attendees state that they want to attend FDIC 2014
• 85% of attendees state that they have or will make a purchase from a FDIC exhibitor
• 90% of attendees rated the quality of exhibiting companies as “good/excellent”
• 96% of attendees rated the registration fee “average to excellent” for the value and personal benefit
Here are a few highlights from our on-site EXHIBITOR Survey.*
• 95% of exhibitors rated the floor traffic as “good to excellent”
• 96% of exhibitors rated the attendance as “average to excellent”
• 63.8% of exhibitors stated they received/expect over six sales leades generated directly from this event.
- 40% stated they received more than twelve sales leads
• 90% of exhibitors stated they will probably/definitely exhibit at FDIC 2014
*On-Site surveys conducted by a third-party company, TurnKey Surveys, Inc.
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