MSFA Convention & Conference 2024
June 16 -June 21, 20242024 MSFA Annual Convention & Conference
Each June, the Maryland State Firemen's Association gathers for its annual Convention and Conference to conduct the business of the association and to provide insightful training and educational sessions for its membership. The MSFA welcomes you, your department, your business to take part in this annual meeting and educational event.
Department Registration
Ocean City Convention Center 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean CityLocation: Convention Center Room 208 Upper Level
Babysitting Safety Workshop (4 hours)
Ocean City Convention Center 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean CityPresented by: Lisa Wilson EMT BA is the Family Advisory Network (FAN) Chair for the Maryland EMSC Department and State Partnership Grant Room 202 Child and Babysitting safety is intended […]
Call to Order; First Session/Opening Ceremonies 0830
Bay Front Ballroom, Convention Center 4001 Coastal Hwy, Ocean CityOpening Ceremonies will take place at the Ocean City Convention Center in the Bay Front Ball Room on Monday, June 17, 2024.
Maryland Recruitment Showcase
Performing Arts Center, Convention Center 4001 Coastal Hwy, Ocean CityLocation: Convention Center Performing Arts Center Lobby
Traffic Incident Management and Post Crash Care for EMS – National Roadway Safety Strategy (NRSS)
Ocean City Convention Center 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean CityPresented by: Joseph Tebo, FHA, Office of Operations; USDOT Program Manager; Todd Leiss, Traffic Incident Management Specialist at Jacobs Engineering Room 201 Joe Tebo will cover how to enhance the […]
College Degrees: What, When, How
Ocean City Convention Center 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean CityPresented by: John Todaro BA, NRP, RN, TNS, NCEE, CHSE, CHSOS Director/Principal Consultants with Eagle Emergency Education Consultants Room 203 This presentation will discuss what a degree can do to […]
Neurodiversity & the First Responder
Ocean City Convention Center 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean CityPresented by: Dr. Jenelle Abnett; Professor at Neumann University in Aston, PA.; Advisor for the Neumann University Branch of the Philadelphia Eagles Autism Foundation College Program Room 204 Neurodiverse individuals […]
Ready, Set, Go-Team
Ocean City Convention Center 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean CityPresented by: Michael Broussard, CRNA; Anesthesia Lead STC Go Team; Shannon Hagan, CRNA Room 205 The Shock Trauma Go Team exists to assist field providers with advanced care. This session […]
Death During Search
Ocean City Convention Center 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean CityPresented by: Bill Carey, Assistant Editor FireRescue1, EMS1 Room 207 A detailed look at line-of-duty death data involving fireground search. This presentation will cover United States Fire Administration (USFA) data […]
CSST Awareness and Safety: Lessons from Two Maryland LODDs
Ocean City Convention Center 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean CityRoom 206 Presented by: Celeste Flynn and Sara Laird Celeste Flynn and Sara Laird, wives of fallen firefighters LT Nate Flynn and BC Josh Laird, will discuss the hidden dangers […]
Call to Order; Second Session
Performing Arts Center, Convention Center 4001 Coastal Hwy, Ocean CityLocation: Bay Front Ballroom, Convention Center
It’s Ok to Say I’m Not Ok
Ocean City Convention Center 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean CityPresented By: David Lewis, Instructor; NFA, MFRI, and UMD; Susan Hilton, Damascus VFD, Maryland Room 201 As individuals, we carry the weight of everyday stresses around each day: work, family, […]
Building Communication Skills
Ocean City Convention Center 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean CityPresented by: John Todaro BA, NRP, RN, TNS, NCEE, CHSE, CHSOS; Director/Principal Consultants with Eagle Emergency Education Consultants Room 204 This presentation will discuss the concept of “Role-Play” as an […]
Commercial Fireground FACTS
Ocean City Convention Center 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean CityPresented by: Chief Christopher J. Naum, SFPE; Chief of Training, Command Institute, Center for Fireground Leadership Room 204 The Buildings and Structures that provide occupancy and use for commercial functions […]
Volunteer Fire Department Non-Profit Management
Ocean City Convention Center 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean CityPresented by: Jerry Ozog; Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Fire & Emergency Services Institute Room 205 This seminar is designed for board members, administrative, and operational leaders responsible for volunteer […]
Critical Assessment; Thinking About the Call Before It Happens
Ocean City Convention Center 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean CityPresented by: Joe Cvach; Battalion Chief, Anne Arundel County FD Room 207 For both fire and EMS incidents, there are multiple assessment pneumonics and tricks to focus on assessment. However, […]
LODD Planning Considerations and Lessons Learned from the Family Perspective
Ocean City Convention Center 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean CityRoom 206 Presented by: Celeste Flynn and Sara Laird Celeste Flynn and Sara Laird, wives of fallen firefighters, will share their experiences navigating the LODD paperwork and processes in the […]
Family Night at Jolly Roger Amusement Park
Jolly Roger Amusement Park 2901 Coastal Highway, Ocean CityFamily Night at Jolly Roger Amusement Park will take place in Ocean City, Maryland on Monday, June 17th