Fire Emergency Management and Disaster Control Conference

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This event aims to bring together faculty researchers, their external collaborators, and practitioners to discuss and share innovative solutions to pressing environmental challenges. 

The event's goal is to spark new conversations and collaborations across disciplines related to Fire Emergency Management and Disaster Control. There is flexibility to join us for either a full day or a half day, based on your schedule.  

Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025
Time: 9 AM to 3 PM (PST)
Location: Cal State LA Golden Eagle Ballrooms
Registration opens September 15th

Agenda

The conference agenda will be posted soon.

Technical Topics

This conference will present and explore a unique blend of technical topics on fire emergency management and disaster control including:

  • The Nature of the Wildland Fire Threat
  • Fire Emergency Preparedness
  • Fire Emergency Response
  • Fire Emergency Management
  • Fire Emergency Recovery
  • Infrastructure Resilience
  • Fire Research

Details

If parking accommodations are needed, please be sure to include the necessary information when completing the registration form.

Contact

Dr. Rupa Purasinghe
  Email: [email protected] 
  Phone: (323) 343-4459

Chief Michael Thomas 
  Email: [email protected]  
  Phone:  (323) 343-4566 

Sikand SITI Center 
  Email: [email protected]  
  Phone: (323) 343-5399

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