Topics at the conference almost always include discussions of the previous year's most vexing forest fires. Lessons are also learned from the tragic accidents that always seem to occur. Vendors use the event to showcase their latest offerings in fire apparatus and equipment. May. Here, firefighters pay for both their membership dues and the meals that they wish to have. However, attendees need to bring their own sleeping bags.
Some members arrive a day early and participate in the conference's golf tournament.
As you may have guessed, the camp somewhat resembles a gathering of lumberjacks. Also, be prepared for wild spring weather typical of the mountains above Oak Glen. Warm, balmy days often turn into cold, snowy nights. At 1000 hours, the conference is officially opened by the president. All firefighters receive a program listing a schedule of the planned lectures and demonstrations, none of which are mandatory to attend.