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Aerial Firefighting Conference & Exhibition 2011 23rd-24th March 2011 Sheraton Crystal City Hotel Washington D.C  Defining & executing the correct path for future US Aerial Firefighting operations. Exhibition space almost sold out. Don't miss your opportunity to attend - Book Now! This two-day conference & exhibition will review the current trends in controlling wildland fires from the air and how this is likely to influence the future make up of the next generation of aerial fire fighting assets and funding that will be required. There has been a considerable increase in the size and frequency of wildland fires in the past decade resulting in many acres burned, large numbers of homes lost and other critical structures destroyed. At least seven US states have recently had the worst wildfires in their history. The Station Fire Enquiry has further intensified the debate on how should the US better prepare itself to tackle ‘Mega’ fires. This Aerial Firefighting event will address the current challenges the US faces in dealing with the increasing problem of combating these fires and debate how we define and execute the correct path in going forward. This is the world leading event in this prominent subject. Book now to secure your place!  To Sponsor, Exhibit or attend as a Delegate,  Please contact:   Rebecca Covey Business Development Executive Tel: +44 1628 550047 E-Mail: rcovey@tangentlink.com    Please click here to visit our website for more information on this event and to download the delegate registration form   Supporting Media        Programme News The following speakers have been invited to present or have confirmed on the conference programme: Invited Cohesive Strategy for Wildland Fire Management– Flame Act   Wildland Fire Leadership Council, USA The True Cost of Wildfire in the Western U.S Caitlyn Pollihan, Executive Director, Western Forestry Leadership Coalition, USA Wildland Fire Decision Support System Morgan Pence, Wildland Fire Management RD&A, Rocky Mountain Research Station, USA Wildland Urban Interface Council          Dan W. Bailey, Executive Director, Wildland Fire, Environmental, Natural Resource and Natural Hazards, USA Karyn Wood, Director of Operations, NIFC Forest Service   Confirmed Fire Management-Past, Present and Future Norman Christensen, Professor of Ecology, Duke University, USA Can we Stop Megafires? Robert L Cavage, President, Wildfire Research Network, USA The Elements of Success and Measurement in Aerial Fire Fighting William Derr, Special Agent in Charge of California Region, US Forest Service (Retd), USA  Forward this Email  Other discussion topics will include:  How do we calculate and what are the real costs in tackling wildland fires in the USA? Should there be a new Federal lead agency in prioritising and resolving wildland fire assets, resources and funding? Is there a need for more research and development activities in finding better solutions for combating ‘Mega’ wildland fires? Which aircraft are in development that could be used to combat these fires? Would the use of Military technologies enable for a more direct and responsive approach to combating fires, including night time operations? Technical advances and solutions in development What is the correct mix of aerial assets in combating fires and should there be a centralised aerial firefighting squadron? What is the best approach in training aerial firefighting teams in new tactics and technologies?