FCAM on site show manager & liaisons to exhibitors are Chief Kevin Partridge, Ret., Chief Russ Anderson, Ret., Chief Paul Zbikowski Ret. and Chief Jack Parow, Ret. For questions, reach out to FCAM Secretary Chief Kevin Partridge, Ret. at fcamsec@comcast.net.
FCAM has contracted with Capital Convention Contractors – each exhibitor will receive the following as part of their registration fee:
- Standard booth space is 10’ x 10’
- 8’ high back wall and 3’ high side drape
- One (1) 6’ skirted table
- 2 folding chairs
- One (1) wastebasket with liner
- One (1) 7” x 44” (one line) ID sign with booth number
Capital offers various equipment and services. (Electrical and utilities must contract separately with the DCU Center). The cost of the purchase of these is between the exhibitor, Capital and or the DCU.
Capital Conventional Contractors can be contacted at (877) 335-3700.
Exhibitors are required to keep their areas clear of trash and debris at all times during the show. All trash and debris are to be deposited in the containers provided by the DCU and Capital.
The main set up time for regular booths is provided below and is contingent upon the placement of vehicles in the apparatus and vehicle area prior to set up for the regular booths. Vehicles are to arrive and be placed in the exhibit area between 9:00 AM and 12:00 Noon on
Monday, February 24th.
Exhibitors Booths can set up between 12:00 Noon and 5:00 PM on Monday, February 24th.
Exhibitor appreciation – Tuesday February 25th – 4 PM – in the Exhibit Area.
Demobilization:
Exhibitors exhibiting only in booths – February 26th – At the conclusion of the day and the Okay from FCAM (approximately 1:30 PM).
Apparatus – movement is cleared by FCAM and Capital personnel
All Exhibitors must access the exhibit areas through the loading doors designated by the DCU for booth setup and take down. At this time, that is Door 26. If that information changes exhibitors will be emailed and information will be posted on our website in advance of the conference.
Vehicles must be brought in on Monday February 24th between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM (Door 26) and cannot leave the facility until the conclusion of activities in the exhibit area on Wednesday afternoon and after all other exhibitors, without vehicles, have left – the 26th and there is a clear and safe travel way created by Capital to do so.
We will send notice in advance to all exhibitors exhibiting vehicles on which access to utilize for the DCU Center.
Exhibitors are advised that any questions regarding the exhibit area should be directed to the FCAM Secretary, Kevin Patridge at FCAMSEC@comcast.net. The Staff at the DCU center has been instructed by FCAM not to respond to questions directly from exhibitors but to refer them to FCAM.
Exhibitor vehicles for the conference will only be allowed to be displayed inside the DCU Center in the exhibit area there is no static outside display area or the DCU Center.
Vehicle display must comply with the motor vehicle display policy established by the DCU Center and the Worcester Fire Department – MGL Chapter 148 – 527 CMR and local regulation.
Apparatus and vehicles cannot leave the show area until other exhibitors have left, and Capital has provided a safe pathway for vehicles to exit the Exhibition Area. Vehicles cannot be moved until advised by Capital Convention Contractor’s staff.
The primary location for all exhibitors who pay for booths will be in the North Exhibition Hall, including extension into the Showcase Corner. There will be apparatus displayed in the center of the North Exhibition Hall and in the Showcase Corner.
Public agencies will be given booths along the outside wall of the lobby on Level 1 and their location will be determined by FCAM. If an exhibitor that is paying for his booth desires to be in this area, they should state it on their application.
Those public agencies that are exhibiting these booths must complete the registration form and designate their representative for the conference. Do not complete the section asking for choice of booth as FCAM will designate your location.
For all other exhibitors paying for a booth: Please use the diagram on page 10 of this guide to select your three choices for your booth. The purpose of this is to allow us to place you in one of the three booths of your choice should your first, or second choices not be available. If all three choices have been taken by the time we receive your application and payment, then we will contact you and let you know which booth spaces are available and the exhibitors who have taken the booths adjacent to those available spaces.