What: 75-minute webinar, Building better stations on a tighter budget
When: Aug. 26, 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET
Why: Whether you’re replacing an aging station, building your department’s first facility or planning for future expansion, the toughest decisions often aren’t about what to include — they’re about what to prioritize, what to phase and where it’s safe to compromise.
Join our panel of fire service leaders for a practical discussion on designing stations that deliver long-term value even when funding is limited. Learn how experienced chiefs have navigated difficult trade-offs while protecting firefighter safety, operational effectiveness and future flexibility.
The panel will discuss:
- Prioritizing mission-critical features when funding is limited
- Making smart value engineering decisions without sacrificing operations
- Identifying cost-saving opportunities that preserve long-term value
- Lessons learned from trade-offs chiefs regret — and those they do not
- Communicating budget realities to elected officials, stakeholders and firefighters
Register today to learn practical strategies, real-world examples and lessons to help you make informed decisions and build a station that will serve your department for decades to come.
Meet the panelists
Chief Josh Waldo has served as fire chief for the Bozeman (Montana) Fire Department since 2015. Waldo is a graduate of the National Fire Academy’s Executive Fire Officer Program and holds three professional designations from the Center for Public Safety Excellence. Waldo is the immediate past president of the IAFC.
Chief Eric Hall has served as the director of public safety for the City of Des Peres, Missouri, since 2018. Hall is graduate of the Executive Fire Officer Program through the National Fire Academy, and designated as a Chief Fire Officer through the Center for Public Safety Excellence.
Tabitha Vande Voort is a grant professional with extensive experience in public safety and emergency services. As a manager of Grant Services at Lexipol, she supports public safety agencies, municipalities and nonprofits in securing funding. Her expertise has helped law enforcement, fire/EMS and city governments obtain over $50 million in federal, state and local grants. Before joining Lexipol, Tabitha served as a firefighter and paramedic, achieving the rank of lieutenant. Her credentials include Fire Instructor, Fire Investigator, Fire Inspector and Fire Officer I & II certifications.
Moderator: Fire Chief Jason Caughey is a member of the FireRescue1 Editorial Advisory Board, serving as a senior fire advisor. He has been in the fire service for more than 20 years, serving in many capacities, including state trainer, volunteer firefighter, fire captain and volunteer fire chief. Caughey currently serves as fire chief of the Laramie County Fire Authority (LCFA) in Cheyenne, Wyoming.