Wednesday, August 10, 2011 from 12:30pm to 2:30pm
Philadelphia Convention Center Ballroom
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Join us for the final event of conference which will include remarks from special guest FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski.

Last Man Down: A Fireman's Story 
presented by Chief Richard Picciotto

The ultimate example of leadership, motivation, risk management, and decision making, was the largest rescue operation in the history of the United States, which occured on 9/11 and saved the lives of an estimated 20,000 people.  In a presentation modeled after his best-selling book, Last Man Down, FDNY Chief Richard Picciotto offers a tribute to the lives that were lost that day. His recount is not one of death and destruction, but a celebration of life and its unpredictable nature. Picciotto offers an eyewitness account of the defining historical event of our lives; his story is that of a man, a hero, and a tragic event that inspired a nation.

What you will learn...
• A renewed sense of personal values and a perspective on what's important.
• How hope and positivity can emerge out of tragedy and adversity.

• How to lead effectively and achieve optimal teamwork to help your organization achieve its goals.
• The training, preparedness, risk management, and decision-making know-how necessary to tackle any problem.

About Chief Richard Picciotto
Firefighter and inspirational speaker Chief Picciotto was an FDNY Battalion Commander in Manhattan on September 11, 2001. Following the terrorist attack, Picciotto rushed inside the World Trade Center to rescue those inside, but soon found himself trapped in the smoldering rubble of the North Tower after its collapse. Buried for more than four hours, he emerged almost unscathed and was the highest-ranking firefighter to survive the collapse.

Chief Picciotto’s gripping, first-person account provides a firefighter's view of the 9/11 World Trade Center catastrophe and emergency response. Picciotto played a vital role in that massive operation, testified in front of the 9/11 Commission, and has additionally appeared on many major networks, including CNN, the History Channel, and National Geographic. His book, Last Man Down, chronicles his harrowing experience on 9/11, and has become a New York Times best-seller.