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About Columbus

Our Partners & Exhibitors

                                 
Leaders in Higher Education Safety!

Home of the "Affordable Conference!"

               

         

This annual conference provides over 30 educational workshops, presented by the nation’s leading fire safety, security and risk management professionals. This is the only international conference focusing exclusively on Campus Fire Safety, Security, & Risk Management. Most of the educational facilities in this country are small colleges & universities. Greek representatives, and k-12 school district staff wear  “many hats” . We focus this annual event on bringing you as much education and training related to all of these areas so you can receive the “best value for your training dollar”.  

This is a truly international conference. In March 2011; we hosted just under 200 people from from thirty six (36) states and four (4) countries.

The purpose of this annual event is to provide high-quality education, technology and networking opportunities for campus fire safety and other related responsibilities. Our multiple day, multiple track format offers a self-directed, facilitated learning environment with education sessions, interactive forums, and extensive vendor & technology exhibition.

Special - State of Ohio Campus Meeting with the Ohio Board of Regents. This two hour event will provide an opportunity for Colleges, Universities and Campuses of Ohio get together to discuss those issues affecting their campus. Meet campus safety professions from around the State and develop networking relationships 'right next door'. Members of the fire service with colleges and Universities are encouraged to attend as well. Meet State Fire Marshal Larry Flowers and other Key officials..... 
 
Two of the topics of discussion will be significant changes to the 2011 Ohio Fire Code (which just went into affect), and a proposal to provide all of the institutions of higher education and public & private school districts; training and education on the "Ohio Fire Code" and "Fire Code inspection principles and techniques" at an affordable price.    

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     Robin Hattersley Gray, Executive Editor,
Campus Safety Magazine

Robin has been covering the security and campus public safety industries since 1998 and is a specialist in emerging technologies and systems integration. A certified NTS alarm technician, she joined CS in 2005 and has authored award-winning editorial on important campus safety and security issues such as department funding, officer recruitment and retention, access control, IP video, network integration, event management, perimeter security, crime trends, the Clery Act, emergency communications, incident management software and more. In 2007, Robin's efforts lead to CS winning a Maggie for Best Public Safety Trade Publication, and in 2010 CS was named Magazine of the Year by Bobit Business Media....see more about Robin above in our Keynote link....
 

    Lawrence Labbe, Fire Marshal,  Georgia Tech

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM A US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AUDIT OF YOUR FEDERAL FIRE SAFETY REPORTING COMPLIANCE
 - A Personal Experience -

Mr. Labbe was placed into a position most of us have not been in, but could be at anytime in the future. Anyone of us could very easily be on the receiving end of this "knock on the door".  

After being hired by Georgia Tech in September 2010, Larry had to submit the 2010 Right To Know report. Ironically, the following year Georgia Tech was selected for a random audit by both the FBI and DOE. From this experience, your speaker will share the planning, preparation and the actual audit events with you. There are many ways to be selected to receive an audit, hopefully this session will better prepare you for that possibility....see more about Larry and The Higher Education Act above in our Keynote link....

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Mass-Notification on Campus - A Panel Discussion 

Hear from Virginia Tech & Ohio State Universities. What's currently in place, what works, and what does not.

Over the past several years, effective communication with the    campus community in emergency situations has become increasingly challenging.  Fueled by a continuous stream of; tragic events, natural disasters, and acts of violence committed by individuals, mandated requirements, public expectations and organizational liability continue to grow.  In this session, emergency management practitioners will receive an update on the topics of Mass Notification and Emergency Communications. We will cover the forces that are driving activity, and will report on current and anticipated requirements of the Clery Act (HEOA), Underwriters Laboratories (UL), the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and national standards for public alerting. - Please see more info in the program description on the conference scheduling page.
 

The 2012 Mass Notification Panel will consist of representatives from the following organizations:

   

  

 

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Campus Fire Safety, Security and Risk Management 101 -

Welcome to the world of Campus Safety. This introductory program is designed for those who are new to this position or have less than two years experience. We will have a series of presenters who will provide "words of wisdom", share resources, and give your "tips and tricks of the trade" to help you with your responsibilities in this challenging career field.  

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For 2012, we will be returning to the Hyatt Regency Hotel - Columbus, Ohio. This facility is located as part of the Greater Columbus Convention Center and Visitors Bureau. We are offering hotel rooms in the Hyatt for only $99.00 per night. This Hyatt has accommodated us in the past with exceptional service to our attendees! If your registration package has you making your own hotel reservations; click this link: https://resweb.passkey.com/go/CAMPUSFIRE

There are no special invitations, no yearly membership dues, just a handful of professionals donating their time to help you do your job better by; providing the knowledge and information to help you keep your faculty, staff, and students safe. The facilities you represent have the responsibility of educating our nations future. Let’s work together to keep them safe today, so we can have a safer tomorrow.

Join your colleagues and network with your peers from across the country and around the world. From the educational sessions, ven dor exhibits and the popular Town Forum, you’ll gain new ideas and proven techniques to protect your campus community.

This event holds the record for the largest gathering of Campus Fire & Risk Management Professionals under one roof. We hold our head proud when we say we have always provided the lowest pricing of any event of this type. From the registration cost to the hotel - welcome to the “Affordable Conference”

Group Rates available for 2 or more registrations. Please see our registration page for details.

We always have and always will continue to offer you the opportunity to learn from and interact with professionals from around the United States and beyond. Over the last 8 years we have had approximately 2,000 attendees representing hundreds of colleges & universities. This number also includes many federal, state, and local officials.  

This conference hosts one of the Finest Trade Shows Relating to
 Campus Fire Safety - Security - Risk Management

Hours of the trade show: Monday 11a - 4p and Tuesday 9a - 12noon   

Continuing Education Credits/Certificates will be awarded by the "Fire Code Academy". The Academy is a corporate division of the Campus Fire Safety Group.