TRADESHOWS AND EVENTS
Effective Command Canada is proud to contribute to fire service conferences, symposiums, and educational events across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and internationally.
Dr. Katherine Lamb is a respected researcher, educator, and presenter specializing in Incident Command, crisis decision-making, command competence, and officer development. Through engaging, evidence-informed presentations, Katherine challenges fire service leaders to think critically about how Incident Commanders are trained, developed, assessed, and supported throughout their careers.
From keynote presentations and conference sessions to workshops and facilitated discussions, Effective Command brings practical experience, current research, and an international perspective to conversations about developing confident, competent, and adaptable operational leaders.
Interested in having Dr. Katherine Lamb or the Effective Command team present at your next conference, symposium, or professional development event? Contact us at admin@effectivecommand.ca to discuss speaking and presentation opportunities.
Effective Command will be attending a number of conferences, tradeshows, and fire service events in the coming weeks. These events provide a great opportunity to connect with fire service professionals, share ideas, and continue the conversation around Incident Command, officer development, and building command competence.
If you’re attending one of the events below, we’d love to connect. Stop by, say hello, meet the Effective Command team, and learn more about how we’re supporting the development of confident, competent Incident Commanders.
Sept. 16 to 17, 2026 I The Emergency Services Show, Birmingham, UK
Sept. 20 to 23, 2026 I The Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs (CAFC) 2026 Fire Rescue Canada Conference, Vancouver, BC
Oct 22 - 24, 2026 I Fire Service Women Ontario (FSWO) Annual Training Symposium 2026, Mississauga, ON
Nov 19 - 21, 2026 I 2026 Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC) Conference and Trade Show, Niagara Falls, ON
Effective Command Canada in September
September has been a very busy month back in Canada, and we have certainly hit the ground running!
The all new Effective Command Level 1 Officer course
The first certified Effective Command Level 1 Officer course hosted by Mississippi Mills FD
Incident Command Training in Edmonton
Edmonton Fire Department Command the lead in Alberta
Incident Command Training For Burlington’s Acting Platoon Chiefs
Burlington continues to set the standard in Ontario!
Incident Command Trail Blazers in Burlington, Ontario
Incident Command Training for Burlington’s Platoon and Deputy Chiefs