MSFA Convention & Conference 2024
June 16 -June 21, 2024Seminars
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]