Here is the schedule for the 63 rd IFBA Convention to be held at the Double Tree by Hilton on Canal St in the heart of New Orleans
Wed 8/17 Opening Ceremony 0900
Presentation by Chief Tommy Stone of St Bernard FD about Hurricane Katrina
Thurs. 8/18 Bus tours starting at 0830 of New Orleans EMS, NOFD's newest Station E-39, Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans 911 Center, NOFD Museum. Lunch will be provided
Fri. 8/19 Bus tours starting at 0830 to Gretna Fire Museum, Terry Town VFD with a working Ahrens Fox, David Crockett VFD the oldest operating VFD in the country, and the Jefferson Parish EOC. Lunch will be provided
Sat. 8/20 Bus tours starting at 0830 and featuring an apparatus line up on NOFD equipment. There is a chance that photo opportunities for ships, trains and Mardi Gras floats may happen. Lunch will be provided. The Banquet will be in the evening
The cost for all this is $325.00, but if you register before 7/1/2016, you will get a $25.00 discount.
The IFBA website ifba.org has additional informational and the registration form as well as a link to get discounted rooms at the Double Tree. My understanding is that the blocked rooms are going fast. Breakfast and discounted valet parking are included in the hotel room rate.
Because there is so much to do in New Orleans, the organized tours will be ending about 1400 each day so attendees can explore New Orleans on there own, and if they wish visit nearby fire related attractions.
Hope to see many of you in "Norlins" this summer.
MM
Wed 8/17 Opening Ceremony 0900
Presentation by Chief Tommy Stone of St Bernard FD about Hurricane Katrina
Thurs. 8/18 Bus tours starting at 0830 of New Orleans EMS, NOFD's newest Station E-39, Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans 911 Center, NOFD Museum. Lunch will be provided
Fri. 8/19 Bus tours starting at 0830 to Gretna Fire Museum, Terry Town VFD with a working Ahrens Fox, David Crockett VFD the oldest operating VFD in the country, and the Jefferson Parish EOC. Lunch will be provided
Sat. 8/20 Bus tours starting at 0830 and featuring an apparatus line up on NOFD equipment. There is a chance that photo opportunities for ships, trains and Mardi Gras floats may happen. Lunch will be provided. The Banquet will be in the evening
The cost for all this is $325.00, but if you register before 7/1/2016, you will get a $25.00 discount.
The IFBA website ifba.org has additional informational and the registration form as well as a link to get discounted rooms at the Double Tree. My understanding is that the blocked rooms are going fast. Breakfast and discounted valet parking are included in the hotel room rate.
Because there is so much to do in New Orleans, the organized tours will be ending about 1400 each day so attendees can explore New Orleans on there own, and if they wish visit nearby fire related attractions.
Hope to see many of you in "Norlins" this summer.
MM
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