The U.S. Fire Administration has scheduled the 19th Annual Executive Fire Officer Program Graduate Symposium for April 13-15. Attendance and participation in the symposium are limited to graduates of the EFO program.

The symposium theme is "Everyone Goes Home." Beginning with the keynote presentation, the symposium will offer programs and presentations that support and examine activities that relate to many of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation's 16 health and safety initiatives.

According to the USFA, the symposium:

• Informs participants of outstanding applied research completed by EFO participants during the previous year. Those recognized present their research and further defend their procedures and findings. Presenters formally receive the National Fire Academy's Outstanding Applied Research Award.
• Creates a forum for the exchange of cutting-edge trends and information. Recognized presenters from the private sector, education and government provide an informational update and reinforce executive skill areas discussed within the EFO program. NFA faculty also provide presentations.
• Provides an opportunity to network with EFOP alumni. The symposium is structured to facilitate mental stimulation, yet provide an opportunity to recharge.

Symposium participants are responsible for transportation and meals. NFA provides the program and housing accommodations. To download the program or an application, visit the USFA Web site. Applications are due Feb. 28.