Fire Prevention Week Luncheon
October 9, 2025
Join hundreds of members from the fire service and beyond at the 84th annual Fire Prevention Week Luncheon, hosted by Camp I Am Me by Illinois Fire Safety Alliance. The program, which is supported by the Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board, includes gourmet lunch, networking opportunities, and a keynote address. The event also highlights and honors those across Illinois who have gone above and beyond in their fire safety and burn prevention efforts, as each year Camp I Am Me receives nominations and presents awards in various categories.
The Fire Prevention Week Luncheon will take place on Thursday, October 9, 2025 from 10:00am-1:30pm. The event will be held at Bobak’s Signature Events, located at 6440 Double Eagle Drive, Woodridge, Illinois.
Beyond the Fire: Marketing Your Department to Win Community Support
Fire departments are more than emergency responders – they are pillars of the community. This presentation explores how firefighters, officers, and chiefs can strategically market their departments to strengthen public trust, increase engagement, and secure vital support. Learn practical tools to showcase your mission, tell your story, and build lasting community connections that go beyond the call.
Presenter | Eddie Buchanan, Assistant Chief (ret.)
Hanover Fire & EMS (Richmond, VA)
Eddie Buchanan began his fire service career in 1982 and retired as an Assistant Chief with Hanover Fire & EMS in Richmond, VA. He is a past President of the International Society of Fire Service Instructors. Eddie is the 2015 recipient of the George D. Post, Instructor of the Year Award from the ISFSI for creating the SLICE-RS concept. He serves on the Executive Advisory Board of Fire Engineering Magazine and FDIC. Eddie is co-author of the Training Officer’s Handbook and author of the Volunteer Training Officer’s Handbook from Fire Engineering Books & Videos. He served on the NFPA Technical Committee on Fire Service Training, the NFPA 1700: “Guide for Structural Firefighting” Committee, and the Technical Committee for Fire Services Training. He now serves on the NFPA 1022: “Standards for Fire and Emergency Services Analyst Professional Qualifications” and hosts the Fire Service Data & Tech Talk Podcast on Fire Engineering.
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