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Annual Conference Program

Conference Agenda

May 17 – 24, 2026 ◆ Dominican Republic

📍 2026: Hodelpa Garden Suites, Golf & Convention Center · Playa Juan Dolio, Dominican Republic  |  May 17–23, 2026

7
Conference Days
3
Leadership Tracks
40+
Sessions
20+
Speakers
~200
Attendees
Sunday, May 11 — Arrival & Registration
Conference opens · Hotel check-in · Executive Meeting
TimeSession
All Day
Hotel Check-In
13:00 – Until
Conference Registration
14:00 – 16:00
Executive Meeting
15:00 – Until
Vendor Registration & Set-Up
18:00
Dinner
Monday, May 12 — Opening Day
Opening Ceremony · Business Meeting · Welcome Reception
TimeSession
07:00 – 08:00
Breakfast (Daily)
09:00 – Until
Opening Ceremony & Group Photo
Formal attire & dress uniforms required
12:00 – 13:00
Lunch (Daily)
13:00 – 14:00
CAFC Business Meeting
14:00 – 16:00
Fallen Firefighters' Memorial
18:00 – 20:00
Welcome Reception / Meet & Greet
Bring business cards, QR codes, coins & pins

🏪 Vendor Exhibit Schedule — May 13–16 (Daily)

TimeSession
09:30 – 10:00
Vendor Presentation Spotlight
Daily feature — Mon through Thu
10:00 – 16:00
Vendor Exhibits Open
Main Hall
12:00 – 13:00
Lunch
All Attendees
18:00 – 20:00
Evening Networking / Events
Varies by day
Tuesday–Thursday, May 13–15 — Leadership Academies
Three parallel tracks running simultaneously · Select your track below
#CSDELA
Caribbean Senior Disaster & Emergency Leadership Academy
Senior-level leaders: Chief Fire Officers, EMS Chief Officers, Fire Commissioners, Deputy Chiefs, Senior Emergency Management & Military Officers
TimeSession
08:00 – 08:15
Welcome & Opening Remarks
CFO Kenrick Hackett, CFO Errol Maynard
08:15 – 09:30
Command Presence
CFO Errol Maynard
10:15 – 12:00
Legal Considerations for Senior Fire Officers
Commissioner Stewart Beckford
13:00 – 14:30
Incident Command at Large-Scale & Multi-Agency Events
Deputy Commissioner Kevin Haughton, Dr. Hezedean Smith
15:00 – 16:00
Crisis Leadership & Communication
Deputy CFO Pauletta Silvanco
16:00 – 17:00
Panel Discussion: Command Presence
Maynard, Hackett, Beckford, Haughton
TimeSession
08:00 – 08:15
Day 2 Overview & Recap
CFO Errol Maynard
08:15 – 09:00
Vision Alignment for Senior Leaders in the Caribbean
Dr. Hezedean Smith
10:15 – 11:00
Strategic Execution & Organizational Accountability
Deputy Commissioner Kevin Haughton
11:00 – 12:00
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder & Mental Health Wellness
Dr. David Byer, Dr. Hezedean Smith
13:00 – 13:45
National Preparedness, Response & Recovery in Jamaica
Mr. Richard Thompson
13:45 – 14:30
Fireground Leadership: Tactical Oversight for Senior Officers
Deputy Commissioner Haughton, CFO Maynard
15:00 – 17:00
High-Rise Fire Operations for Senior Officers
Dr. Hezedean Smith
17:00
Wrap Up
CFO Maynard
TimeSession
08:00 – 08:15
Day 3 Overview & Recap
CFO Errol Maynard
08:15 – 09:30
High-Level Communication & Political Acumen
Dr. Hezedean Smith
10:15 – 11:00
Women in Emergency Services
Assistant Commissioner Julian Davis-Buckle
11:00 – 12:00
Risk Mitigation
Deputy Commissioner Sean Martin, Deputy CFO Pauletta Silvanco
13:00 – 14:30
Fire Service Innovation & Future Trends
Mike Cox – ESRI
15:00 – 16:00
GIS for Fire/EMS & Overview of SARCOM
Jared Doke – NAPSG
16:00
Wrap Up
CFO Errol Maynard
#CJDELA
Caribbean Junior Disaster & Emergency Leadership Academy
Junior-level leaders: Cadet & Divisional Officers, Leading Firefighters, Section Leaders, Sergeants, Station & Sub-Station Officers, Junior Military Officers
TimeSession
08:00 – 08:15
Welcome & Course Overview
Dr. Hezedean Smith
08:15 – 09:45
Leadership Foundations: Transitioning from Junior to Senior Officer
CFO Kenrick Hackett
10:00 – 11:00
Incident Command Basics; First-in Officer Responsibilities
District Officer Marlon Smalls
11:00 – 12:00
Leadership & Communication
Deputy CFO Pauletta Silvanco
13:00 – 14:00
Legal Responsibilities of Junior Officers
Commissioner Stewart Beckford
14:30 – 15:15
National Preparedness, Response & Recovery in Jamaica
Mr. Richard Thompson
15:15 – 16:00
Firehouse Culture & Team Leadership
Dr. Hezedean Smith
TimeSession
08:00 – 08:15
Welcome & Day 1 Recap
Dr. Hezedean Smith
08:15 – 09:45
Fireground Decision-Making for Company Officers
District Officer Marlon Smalls
10:00 – 11:00
Vision Alignment: Your Role in Departmental Strategy
CFO Kenrick Hackett
11:00 – 12:00
Managing Aircraft Emergencies
Station Officer Junie Fleming
13:00 – 15:00
High-Rise Firefighting Tactics for Company Officers
Dr. Hezedean Smith, JFB Commander
15:30 – 16:00
Conflict Resolution & Crew Management
TBA
TimeSession
08:00 – 08:15
Welcome & Day 2 Recap
Dr. Hezedean Smith
08:15 – 09:45
Fireground Leadership: Junior Officer's Role in Operational Success
Dr. Hezedean Smith
10:00 – 11:00
Social Styles and Their Influence
Dr. Hezedean Smith
11:00 – 12:00
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder & Mental Health Wellness
Dr. David Byer, Dr. Hezedean Smith
13:00 – 14:00
Women in Emergency Services
Assistant Commissioner Julian Davis-Buckle
14:30 – 15:30
Incident Command Scenarios — Tabletop
Deputy Commissioner Haughton, Dr. Hezedean Smith
15:30 – 17:00
Alternative Powered Vehicles
Dr. Hezedean Smith
#CEMSLA
Caribbean EMS Leadership Academy
EMS personnel at all levels: EMTs, Advanced EMTs, Drivers, Ambulance Attendants, First Responders, Paramedics, Military Medics
TimeSession
08:00 – 08:15
Welcome & Course Overview
Dr. Winston Warren, Dr. David Byer
08:15 – 09:00
Co-relation of EMS Components & Attributes
Dr. David Byer
09:00 – 09:45
National Preparedness, Response & Recovery in Jamaica
Mr. Richard Thompson
10:00 – 10:45
Research 101
Dr. Hezedean Smith, Dr. Gifford Blagrove
10:45 – 12:00
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder & Mental Health Wellness
Dr. David Byer, Dr. Hezedean Smith
13:00 – 14:00
Back to the Basics: EMS Topics
Dr. Winston Warren, Snr. Supt. Gary Morgan
14:30 – 16:30
Airway Management, Trauma & Medical Assessment Scenarios
Dr. David Byer, Dr. Winston Warren, Dr. Gifford Blagrove, Snr. Supt. Gary Morgan, Lee Sagert
16:30
Wrap Up
Dr. Winston Warren, Dr. David Byer
TimeSession
08:00 – 08:15
Day 2 Overview & Recap
Dr. Winston Warren
08:15 – 09:45
Overview of EMS Systems and Services
Dr. David Byer
10:00 – 11:00
EMS Operations in Mass Shootings / MCIs
Dr. Hezedean Smith
11:00 – 12:00
Optimizing EMS Scope of Practice for System Efficiency
Dr. Janice Miller
13:00 – 14:00
Fire-Based EMS: Operational Models
Dr. Hezedean Smith
14:30 – 15:30
Panel: Training & Development in EMS
Snr. Supt. Gary Morgan, Dr. David Byer, Dr. Gifford Blagrove, Lee Sagert
15:30 – 16:00
Best Practices in EMS
Dr. David Byer, Dr. Hezedean Smith
TimeSession
08:00 – 08:15
Day 3 Overview & Recap
Dr. Winston Warren
08:15 – 09:45
Quality Improvement in EMS
Dr. Winston Warren
10:00 – 10:45
Crisis Leadership in EMS
Deputy CFO Pauletta Silvanco
11:00 – 12:00
Maximizing EMS Effectiveness in Resource-Limited Environments
Lee Sagert, NRP
13:00 – 14:00
Legal Considerations for EMS Leadership
Commissioner Stewart Beckford
14:00 – 15:00
Women in Emergency Services
Assistant Commissioner Julian Davis-Buckle
15:15 – 16:00
Building an EMS System Pipeline
Deputy Commissioner Kevin Haughton, Supt. Gary Morgan
16:00
Q&A, Closing & Course Evaluations
Dr. David Byer, Dr. Winston Warren, Dr. Hezedean Smith
Friday, May 16 — EMS & Firefighter Challenges
Competition day · Scenario-based skills · Closing Business Meeting
TimeSession
07:30 – 08:45
EMS Challenge Team Check-In
Bring all EMS equipment · Outdoor Training Area
09:00 – 11:00
EMS Clinical Skills Challenge
Scenario-Based Stations
10:00 – 10:45
Firefighter Challenge Team Check-In
Outdoor Training Area
11:00 – 13:00
Firefighter Challenge & Combat Challenge
Outdoor Arena
13:00 – 15:00
Lunch
Served at Pavilion
15:30
Closing Business Meeting
General Assembly

🩺 EMS Clinical Skills Challenge

Check-in: 7:30 AM sharp — deadline 8:45 AM

Teams: 2 providers per team + optional alternate

Format: Simulated EMS scenarios requiring accurate physical & verbal performance. Judged on care quality, accuracy, and scope.

Core Skills Assessed:

  • 1Airway: OPA, NPA, BVM
  • 2Medication administration
  • 3Spinal motion restriction
  • 4Extremity immobilization

Contact: Dr. Winston R. Warren — wwarren@gescg.org

🔥 Firefighter Combat Challenge

Required gear: Full bunker gear (not wildland/ARFF), NFPA-compliant boots, SCBA with all straps, firefighter helmet with straps

  • 1SCBA — Don full bunker gear from pre-dress level
  • 2High-Rise Pack / Stairs — Climb to top with hose
  • 3Hoisting — Raise hose from ground to tower top
  • 4Forcible Entry — Simulate with sledge, move 4 ft max
  • 5Advancing Nozzle — 1¾" charged line, 50 ft advance
  • 6Firefighter Rescue — Drag 175 lb dummy to finish

Note: Each marked infraction carries a 5-second time penalty.

Saturday, May 17 — Closing Ceremony
Final day · Hotel check-out · Gala closing
TimeSession
All Day
Hotel Check-Out / Flight Departures
18:00 – 20:00
Closing Ceremony
Chief Fire Officer Kenrick Hackett, President CAFC
TimeSession
10:00 –
Sunday May 18: Hotel Check-Out
Announcements & Requirements
Dress code · Attendee checklist · Contact
📣
📣 Welcome Announcement · #CAFC2025

Let Us Begin Showing Our Pride, Professionalism & Unity

Formal attire is required for Monday's Group Photos. Business attire is required for all conference sessions.
Dress Code: Department-issued dress uniforms are required for all Fire/EMS personnel participating in the #CAFC2025 Group Photo. Professional dress is required for all others who wish to participate in the Group Picture.
Let us begin the conference tomorrow showing our pride, professionalism, and unity. #CAFC2025

Dress Code

  • Formal attire required for Monday group photo
  • Department-issued dress uniforms required for Fire/EMS personnel in group photo
  • Business attire for all conference sessions
  • Professional dress for others in group photo
  • Formal attire required for Saturday closing ceremony

What to Bring

  • Business cards for networking
  • QR contact codes
  • Coins, pins, and department souvenirs for Meet & Greet
  • EMS equipment if competing in the Clinical Skills Challenge
  • Full bunker gear if competing in the Firefighter Challenge

Vendor Shipping

  • Vendor Coordinators: Rose-Annette Peltier-Lugay & Kevin Haughton
  • Setup begins: 5:30 PM on May 12
  • Breakdown deadline: 5:00 PM on May 15
  • Contact secretariat after registration for logistics coordination

Contact & Support

  • 📧 secretariat@caribbeanfirechiefs.com
  • 📞 +1 (767) 613-0912
  • 📍 Level 5, GPO Building, Bridgetown, Barbados
  • EMS Challenge: wwarren@gescg.org
7
Conference Days
3
Leadership Tracks
TBD
Sessions
TBD
Speakers
Announcements & Requirements
Dress code · Attendee checklist · Contact
📣
📣 Welcome Announcement · #CAFC2026

Let Us Begin Showing Our Pride, Professionalism & Unity

Formal attire is required for Monday's Group Photos. Business attire is required for all conference sessions.
Dress Code: Department-issued dress uniforms are required for all Fire/EMS personnel participating in the #CAFC2026 Group Photo. Professional dress is required for all others who wish to participate in the Group Picture.
Let us begin the conference showing our pride, professionalism, and unity. #CAFC2026

Dress Code

  • Formal attire required for Monday group photo
  • Department-issued dress uniforms required for Fire/EMS personnel in group photo
  • Business attire for all conference sessions
  • Professional dress for others in group photo
  • Formal attire required for Saturday closing ceremony

What to Bring

  • Business cards for networking
  • QR contact codes
  • Coins, pins, and department souvenirs for Meet & Greet

Conference Location

  • Hodelpa Garden Suites, Golf & Convention Center
  • Playa Juan Dolio, Dominican Republic
  • May 17–23, 2026

Contact & Support

  • 📧 secretariat@caribbeanfirechiefs.com
  • 📞 +1 (767) 613-0912
  • 📍 Level 5, GPO Building, Bridgetown, Barbados
Sunday, May 17 — Arrival & Registration
Conference opens · Hotel check-in
TimeSession
All Day
Hotel Check-In
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Conference Registration
6:00 PM
Dinner
Monday, May 18 — Opening Day
Opening Ceremony · Business Meeting · Meet & Greet
TimeSession
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Breakfast
9:00 AM
Opening Ceremony & Group Photo
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Business Meeting
2:30 PM – 2:50 PM
Presentation by German Delegation
2:50 PM – 3:00 PM
Break
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Business Meeting (cont.)
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Meet & Greet
Tuesday–Thursday, May 19–21 — Leadership Academies
Three parallel tracks running simultaneously · Select your track below
#CSDELA
Caribbean Senior Disaster & Emergency Leadership Academy
Senior-level leaders: Chief Fire Officers, EMS Chief Officers, Fire Commissioners, Deputy Chiefs, Senior Emergency Management & Military Officers

Goals: Develop strategic leadership skills for high-level disaster and fire/EMS operations. Enhance decision-making and crisis management for large-scale incidents. Strengthen understanding of legal responsibilities in leadership. Improve operational command and coordination in multi-agency responses.

Objectives: Analyze executive-level strategies and decision-making processes. Evaluate legal considerations affecting senior leadership. Apply incident command principles for complex, large-scale emergencies. Demonstrate crisis leadership and public communication strategies.

Outcomes: Participants will develop strong command presence and crisis leadership abilities. Senior officers will gain insights into legal frameworks affecting their roles. Attendees will be better prepared to lead during multi-agency situations. Graduates will leave with actionable leadership strategies for their organizations.

TimeSession
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Opening Remarks & Presentation of Flags
CFO Kenrick Hackett (Turks & Caicos)
8:30 AM – 9:15 AM
Lessons Learned: Hurricane Melissa Response
CFO Dr. Hezedean A. Smith (Jamaica)
9:15 AM – 10:00 AM
Command Presence — Panel Discussion
CFO Errol Maynard (Barbados, Facilitator), CFO Kenrick Hackett (Turks & Caicos), CFO Kevin Haughton (Jamaica), CFO Ditney Downes (St. Lucia)
10:00 AM – 10:20 AM
Vendor Presentation
10:20 AM – 10:30 AM
Break
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
CAFC Strategic Planning and Leadership (Bring your laptops)
CFO Errol Maynard (Barbados), CFO Dr. Hezedean A. Smith (Jamaica)
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Part II — CAFC Strategic Planning and Leadership (Bring your laptops)
CFO Kendrick Hackett, CFO Errol Maynard (Barbados), CFO Kevin Haughton (Jamaica); CFO Dr. Hezedean A. Smith (Jamaica)
2:30 PM – 2:50 PM
Vendor Presentation
2:50 PM – 3:00 PM
Break
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Risk Mitigation
CFO Pauletta Silvanco (Sint Maarten)
4:00 PM
End of Day
TimeSession
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Day 2 Overview
CFO Errol Maynard (Barbados)
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Vision Alignment for Leaders
CFO Dr. Hezedean A. Smith (Jamaica)
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
CAFC Emergency Services Registry — Credentialing
CFO Dr. Hezedean A. Smith (Jamaica) — EMS, EMD, CERT; CFO Errol Maynard (Barbados) — Chief Officer, Firefighter, Special Ops
10:00 AM – 10:20 AM
Vendor Presentation
10:20 AM – 10:30 AM
Break
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
Fire Scene Management – The St. Lucia Experience
CFO Ditney Downes (St. Lucia)
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
Women in Emergency Services
Amaly St. Cyr-Andrew (Vice Chair – IFECASA), Arvolon Wilson-Smith (Community Liaison)
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Part III — CAFC Strategic Planning for Senior Chiefs (Day 2) (Bring your laptops)
CFO Kendrick Hackett, CFO Errol Maynard (Barbados), CFO Kevin Haughton (Jamaica); CFO Dr. Hezedean A. Smith (Jamaica)
2:30 PM – 2:50 PM
Vendor Presentation
2:50 PM – 3:00 PM
Break
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Part IV — CAFC Strategic Planning and Leadership (Bring your laptops)
CFO Kendrick Hackett, CFO Errol Maynard (Barbados), CFO Kevin Haughton (Jamaica); CFO Dr. Hezedean A. Smith (Jamaica)
4:00 PM
End of Day
TimeSession
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Day 3 Overview
CFO Errol Maynard (Barbados)
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
High-Level Communication & Political Acumen
CFO Errol Maynard (Barbados)
10:00 AM – 10:20 AM
Vendor Presentation
10:20 AM – 10:30 AM
Break
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Part V — CAFC Strategic Planning and Leadership (Bring your laptops)
CFO Kendrick Hackett, CFO Errol Maynard (Barbados), CFO Kevin Haughton (Jamaica); CFO Dr. Hezedean A. Smith (Jamaica)
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Fire Service Innovation & Future Trends
TBD
2:30 PM – 2:50 PM
Vendor Presentation
2:50 PM – 3:00 PM
Break
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
CAFC Strategic Planning Final Presentation & Wrap Up
CFO Kendrick Hackett, CFO Errol Maynard, CFO Kevin Haughton, CFO Dr. Hezedean A. Smith
4:00 PM
End of Day
#CJDELA
Caribbean Junior Disaster & Emergency Leadership Academy
Junior-level leaders: Cadet & Divisional Officers, Leading Firefighters, Section Leaders, Sergeants, Station & Sub-Station Officers, Junior Military Officers

Goals: Equip junior officers with foundational leadership skills. Enhance understanding of legal responsibilities and HR policies for officers. Develop tactical decision-making abilities for fireground operations. Foster team leadership and a positive department culture.

Objectives: Identify key traits for transitioning from a junior officer to senior leadership. Understand legal responsibilities, liability, and HR management. Demonstrate incident command, tactical size-up skills and decision-making. Implement strategies for crew management, morale, and performance.

Outcomes: Participants will gain confidence in their leadership roles. Attendees will develop critical thinking and decision-making skills. Officers will understand legal compliance and risk mitigation strategies. Graduates will be prepared to lead effectively in various situations.

TimeSession
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Opening Remarks
CFO Kenrick Hackett (Turks & Caicos)
8:30 AM – 9:15 AM
Lessons Learned: Hurricane Melissa Response
CFO Dr. Hezedean A. Smith (Jamaica)
9:15 AM – 10:00 AM
Command Presence — Panel Discussion
CFO Errol Maynard (Barbados, Facilitator), CFO Kenrick Hackett (Turks & Caicos), CFO Kevin Haughton (Jamaica), CFO Ditney Downes (St. Lucia)
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Visit Exhibit Area & Break
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Research 101 (joint Junior + EMS)
Dr. Winston R. Warren (Barbados/US)
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Incident Management & Safety
Divisional Officer Marlon Small (Barbados)
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Strategic Planning Responsibilities for Junior Officers
CFO Kendrick Hackett
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Visit Exhibit Area & Break
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Trauma & Medical Assessment Highlights (Junior + EMS)
Dr. Winston R. Warren (Barbados/US)
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM
DISC Assessment
CFO Hezedean A. Smith (Jamaica)
4:00 PM
End of Day
TimeSession
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Day 2 Overview
CFO Errol Maynard (Barbados)
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Vision Alignment for Leaders
CFO Dr. Hezedean A. Smith (Jamaica)
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
CAFC Emergency Services Registry — Credentialing
CFO Dr. Hezedean A. Smith (Jamaica) — EMS, EMD, CERT; CFO Errol Maynard (Barbados) — Chief Officer, Firefighter, Special Ops
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Visit Exhibit Area & Break
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
EMS Operations in MCIs / Tabletop Scenarios (Junior + EMS)
CFO Dr. Hezedean A. Smith (Jamaica) with Dr. Winston R. Warren (co-presenter)
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Expectations & Professionalism of Officers
Jenelle Ross-McIntyre (IFE-CASA)
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Transitioning from Junior Officer to Senior Officer
CFO Kenrick Hackett (Turks & Caicos)
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Visit Exhibit Area & Break
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Leading in a Toxic Environment
Station Officer Damian Bayne (Barbados)
4:00 PM
End of Day
TimeSession
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Day 3 Overview
CFO Kenrick Hackett (Turks & Caicos) with Dr. Winston R. Warren (co-presenter on EMS recap)
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
High-Level Communication & Political Acumen
CFO Errol Maynard (Barbados)
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
Visit Exhibit Area & Break
10:45 AM – 12:00 PM
Career Mapping for Professional Progress / EMS Pipeline
Amaly St. Cyr-Andrew (Vice Chair – IFECASA), Arvolon Wilson-Smith (Community Liaison), with Dr. Winston R. Warren (co-presenter)
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Maximizing EMS Effectiveness in Resource-Limited Environments
*In Memory of Chief Lee Sagert
Dr. Winston R. Warren (Barbados/US)
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Visit Exhibit Area & Break
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Risk Mitigation
CFO Pauletta Silvanco (Sint Maarten)
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
CAFC Strategic Planning Final Presentation & Wrap Up
CFO Kendrick Hackett, CFO Errol Maynard, CFO Kevin Haughton, CFO Dr. Hezedean A. Smith
4:00 PM
End of Day
Friday, May 22 — IFE-CASA Incident Command Program & Business Meeting
IFE-CASA Program · Business Meeting conclusion · Executive Meeting
IFE-CASA Incident Command Program
TimeSession
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Breakfast
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Fundamentals of Incident Command System
Ralph Corbett (IFE-CASA)
Audience: Dominican Republic Stakeholders
Business Meeting & Executive Session
TimeSession
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Breakfast
8:00 AM – 8:20 AM
The Impact of GIS in the Caribbean
Geomatica
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Business Meeting (cont.)
10:00 AM – 10:10 AM
Break
10:10 AM – 12:00 PM
Business Meeting Conclusion
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
The Fire Service in 2026: Forging the Future Virtual
Chief John Butler, Metro Chiefs Chair
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
ProBoard Update
CFO Errol Maynard (Barbados), Jenelle Ross-McIntyre (IFE-CASA), Ralph Corbett (IFE-CASA)
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
Executive Meeting
4:15 PM
End of Day
Vendor Exhibit Schedule — May 19–21 (Daily)
Vendor presentations and exhibits during conference sessions
TimeActivity
10:00 AM – 10:20 AM
Morning Vendor Presentation
10:20 AM – 2:30 PM
Vendor Exhibits Open
2:30 PM – 2:50 PM
Afternoon Vendor Presentation
2:50 PM – 4:00 PM
Vendor Exhibits Open
Saturday, May 23 — Closing Ceremony
Final day · Closing Gala
TimeSession
All Day
Hotel Check-Out (tomorrow) / Check-in for flights
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Closing Ceremony
Sunday, May 24 — Departure
10:00 AM until...
Hotel Check-Out · Safe travels! #CAFC2026
Register Now → Contact Secretariat Vendor/Sponsor Registration →
Plan Your Trip

Travel & Accommodation

Hodelpa Garden Suites, Golf & Convention Center — Playa Juan Dolio, Dominican Republic
Hodelpa Garden Suites, Golf & Convention Center
Autovia del Este · Blvd de Juan Dolio · Playa Juan Dolio, Dominican Republic
✈️

Getting There

Fly into Las Américas International Airport in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

🛬
Airport Code
SDQ — Santo Domingo

The hotel is approximately 45 minutes east of SDQ via Autovia del Este.

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Official Conference Hotel

Hodelpa Garden Suites
Golf & Convention Center
📞 809-399-9555 ext. 2820
📧 ccano@hodelpa.com  /  reservas.emotions@hodelpa.com
www.hodelpa.com/juan-dolio →
Negotiated Group Rates · All Inclusive
Room & Tax Included — Book Under Group Code
🛏️
Single Occupancy
USD 110
per person / per night
👫
Double Occupancy
USD 85
per person / per night
📋 How to Book Your Room
Group Locator Number 002696
Phone 809-399-9555 ext. 2820
What to Expect

2026 Leadership Tracks

🔴

Senior Leadership Academy

Strategic leadership, command presence, legal frameworks, crisis management, and multi-agency coordination for chief-level fire and EMS officers.
🔵

Junior Leadership Academy

Foundational leadership skills, incident command, fireground decision-making, legal responsibilities, and team culture for company-level officers.
🟢

EMS Leadership Academy

EMS system integration, mass casualty response, mental health, legal compliance, and emerging technology for pre-hospital care providers.

Plus: IFE-CASA Incident Command Program · Vendor Expo