EDITS 2012

Emergency Disaster Incident Training Symposiums (EDITS)

EDITS is a unique bi-annual regional training opportunity developed by the Eastern Montgomery County PA emergency managers.

It is a two-day, affordable, focused training symposium designed to present nationally recognized keynote speakers and current disaster topics for approximately 300 regional emergency management professionals, police, fire, EMS, health and school officials, and first responders.

The symposium provides training, discussions, networking opportunities, and a select number of exhibitors for both career professionals and volunteers.

EDITS 2012 "Building the Framework for Excellence"

The symposium dates are October 17 and 18, 2012. The location is the Presidential Caterers in East Norriton, PA. Participant Registration begins July 15, 2012. Exhibitor registration begins June 1, 2012.

Topics and Speakers

  • Gordan Graham, Keynote Speaker
  • Gerald Baron
  • Dr. Kenneth W. Schor
  • Dr. Elizabeth Ablah

Downloads

  • EDITS 2012 Save the Date Flyer
  • EDITS 2012 Venue Map-Not Yet Available
  • EDITS 2012 Participant Registration Form-Not Yet Available
  • EDITS 2012 Sponsor/Exhibitor Information and Form-Not Yet Available

Sponsors/Exhibitors

  • Montgomery County Consortium of Communities
  • PECO - Conference Materials Sponsor
  • American Red Cross, SEPA
  • Montgomery County Department of Public Safety
  • SEPA Terrorism Task Force

Photographs from 2010


2010 Planning Committee


Ken Hellendall, Eagle Award Winner Allyson Schwartz, Paul Leonard and Ed Momorella.


Honor Guard


Symposium attendees listening to author, Bill Carey.


Bill Carey


Pilot Jeff Skiles (Miracle on the Hudson) with Master of Ceremonies Ken Hellendall.


Deputy Police Chief Michael J. Fink, University of Pennsylvania Police with Master of Ceremonies Ken Hellendall.


Chief Dennis L. Rubin and Deputy Fire Chief Kenneth Crosswhite of the District of Columbia Fire Department


Dr. Tricia Wachtendorf, University of Delaware Disaster Research Center with Master of Ceremonies Ken Hellendall.


Deputy Police Chief Robert Allen, Minneapolis Police Department with Master of Ceremonies Ken Hellendall.


Evalyn A. Fisher, Director SEPA Task Force with Master of Ceremonies Ken Hellendall.


Tom Foley, President and CEO Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Red Cross with Master of Ceremonies Ken Hellendall.


William Nemetz SSSA, Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General with Master of Ceremonies Ken Hellendall.


James W. Grove, Jr., Director, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Science & Technology, Mid-Atlantic & Great Lakes Region with Master of Ceremonies Ken Hellendall.


Chief William Albany, MIRT Commander, Montgomery County, PA with Master of Ceremonies Ken Hellendall.


Tom Grace, SEPA SMRT Team Leader with Master of Ceremonies Ken Hellendall.


John Degory, Director, Knowledge Center, Inc. with Master of Ceremonies Ken Hellendall.

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