Greetings from the Washington Volunteer Fire Company in Washington, Missouri. The Washington Volunteer Fire Company (WVFC) is honored to host the 2022 FFAM Convention in Washington, Missouri on May 6-8, 2022. As the date nears, WVFC is providing an overview for the events planned throughout the convention.
The convention officially kicks off on Friday, May 6th, with the Opening Ceremony. Friday events include the vendor exhibit, training classes, a Friday night mixer with refreshments provided featuring a silent auction, and a 50/50 raffle. The mixer will also feature a guest speaker: Chief Jason Hoevelmann with the Florissant Valley Fire Protection District. Saturday will begin with the national anthem followed by the contest games and the fire department parade. The vendor exposition continues through Saturday morning. The evening will begin with a banquet and dance. The Washington tradition of the midnight parade is rumored to be organized as well. The convention will come to a close on Sunday, May 8th, with business meetings and the closing ceremony.
The main events will be located at the Knight of Columbus Hall in Washington, Missouri. The training will be held at the Washington Fire Department Headquarters and the Department’s training facility.
The training is being planned for Friday and Saturday morning. The training will be provided by Engine House Training LLC with classes reviewing engine, ladder, and search techniques. In addition to hands-on
training, Rogers, Arkansas Fire Chief Tom Jenkins, and past IAFC president, will be providing classroom chief officer and leadership training. Additional classes are being worked out with more information shortly.
Anyone wishing to be a sponsor for the convention or participate in the vendor expo, please e-mail wvfc@washmo.gov. Anyone wishing to enter a float/fire truck in the parade, please contact Mark Frankenberg at mpfrankenberg@washmo.gov for additional information. Please visit our website for additional information, including lodging accommodations, and to stay informed for future updates at www.washmofire.org/ffam-convention-2022.html
The Washington Volunteer Fire Company is proud to be hosting this annual event and we hope to see you there!
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