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11th International Wildland Fire Safety Summit
Presented by the International Association of Wildland Fire
April 4 - 8, 2011
Hilton Garden Inn, Missoula, Montana
"Promoting the Story of Wildland Fire Safety
... From the Local to the Global"
Welcome!
The Safety Summit returned to Missoula in 2011 with a unique theme that celebrates the role of story and narrative in advances in wildland fire safety research and practice. "Promoting the Story of Wildland Fire Safety…From the Local to the Global" featured keynote speakers who continue to push the boundaries of research and practice in wildland fire safety by incorporating elements of story and narrative in their work.
The program offered special training opportunities, including special workshops with international safety expert Gordon Graham. In addition to contributed oral presentations, the conference also featured "electronic" posters for the first time.
The 11th International Wildland Fire Safety Summit took full advantage of its location in Missoula by offering indoor and outdoor exhibitor shows, a special screening of Red Skies of Montana, and tours to key wildland fire landmarks in the Missoula area including the Missoula Smokejumper base.
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Key Dates for Presenters
| October 8, 2010 | Abstract submission process open online |
| December 31, 2010 | Deadline for submissions |
| January 24, 2011 | Presenters notified |
| February 1, 2011 | Preliminary program posted |
Key Dates for Attendees
| December 15, 2010 | Hotel reservation form available online |
| December 15, 2010 | Conference registration form available online |
| March 5, 2011 | Deadline for hotel room reservation |
| March 16, 2011 | Deadline for early conference registration |
