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Frequently Asked Questions
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Where do I register to attend a conference?On the top of the website click conferences then upcoming conferences. Then click on the learn more button for the conference you are interested in then click register.
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Where do I register to become an exhibitor/resource partner or sponsor?On the top of the website click conferences then upcoming conferences. Then click on the learn more button for the conference you are interested in then click on the exhibitor button. At the bottom there is a button that says sponsor. Click that and then the level you would like to sponsor.
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Who can register?Anyone can register. Our conferences focus on all current/retired first responders, police, fire, EMS, military/veterans, corrections, dispatchers, chaplains, spouses, professional staff, clinicians, and all who work in public safety. We focus on overall wellness so anyone who attends will find the conference beneficial.
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How much does it cost to attend?Currently our two day conferences cost $360 for early bird registration and $400 three weeks prior to the conference date. It includes breakfast and lunch on both days. It also includes appetizers at the networking social after day one.
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What is your refund policy?Registration is refundable 30 days prior. Please note If you ask for a refund prior to 30 days before the conference the ClearEvent Service Charge and the Stripe Processing Charge are non-refundable. ClearEvent is our registration platform and this is their policy not ours. The non-refundable processing fee is $20.17. Tickets are transferable without a fee
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How can we co-host a conference in our area?To learn more about co-hosting a conference, please visit our Request a Conference page. This page provides information on how to organize a conference or mental health and wellness training focused on supporting first responders.
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How can we endorse a conference?To endorse a conference, please visit our Request Endorsing Information page. This page provides detailed information on how agencies can endorse a conference focused on first responder mental health and wellness, highlighting the benefits to agency reputation and community leadership.
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Who co hosts conferences?Usually 1-2 departments/agencies that are making wellness a priority co host a conference, but in the past we've had wellness organizations/associations co host as well.
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Who endorses the conferences?Any department/agency/organization that is making wellness a priority.
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Who has co hosted or endorsed your conferences?
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Who sponsors/exhibits at your conferences?Any business/organization that is focused on wellness.
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What is your EIN?83-3309914
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Where are you located?We have conferences throughout the United States, but our organization was formed in Washington state.
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Are you a non-profit?1st Responder Conferences is registered as an LLC. However, we operate like a non-profit company would. Our main staff is three people, two of which work part-time and the rest our volunteers.
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How can I get involved as a volunteer?You can learn more about volunteering by visiting our Volunteer page on the website. There, you can find various roles such as research, marketing, social media, or fundraising to support the health and wellness of first responders.
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How do I learn more about speaking?
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How many conferences have you had?As of September 2024, we've successfully organized 50 conferences, and we typically host 8-10 conferences each year.
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How do I sign up for your weekly newsletter? Do you share our email with anyone else?At the bottom of the home page fill out the sign up info. No, we do not share your email with anyone else.
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How can I contact 1st Responder Conferences?You can contact us by visiting our Contact Us page, which provides our location, phone number, business hours in PST, and additional information about our volunteer organization.
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