MSFA Convention & Conference 2025
June 15 - June 19, 20252024 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 City, MD, United StatesLocation: Convention Center Room 208 Upper Level
Babysitting Safety Workshop (4 hours)
Ocean City Convention Center 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, United StatesPresented 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 City, MD, United StatesLocation: 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 City, MD, United StatesPresented 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 City, MD, United StatesPresented 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 City, MD, United StatesPresented 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 City, MD, United StatesPresented 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 City, MD, United StatesPresented 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 City, MD, United StatesRoom 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 City, MD, United StatesLocation: Bay Front Ballroom, Convention Center
Lithium-Ion Battery Fires, a Challenge for the Fire Service
Ocean City Convention Center 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, United StatesPresented by: Daniel Murray, Deputy Chief, Haz-Mat Operations, FDNY New York, NY Located in Room 207 NYC suffered 18 civilian fatalities from fires started by lithium-ion batteries in 2023. Chief […]
It’s Ok to Say I’m Not Ok
Ocean City Convention Center 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, United StatesPresented 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 City, MD, United StatesPresented 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 City, MD, United StatesCANCELED Presented 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 […]
Volunteer Fire Department Non-Profit Management
Ocean City Convention Center 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, United StatesPresented 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 City, MD, United StatesPresented by: Joe Cvach; Battalion Chief, Anne Arundel County FD Room 202 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 City, MD, United StatesRoom 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 City, MD, United StatesFamily Night at Jolly Roger Amusement Park will take place in Ocean City, Maryland on Monday, June 17th
Voting Opens
Ocean City Convention Center 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, United StatesPet First Aid and CPR
Ocean City Convention Center 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, United StatesPresented by: Mark Driscoll; Rescue Encore, LLC This is a hybrid course that offers a blended curriculum of Pet CPR & First Aid and Wag’N’s pet oxygen mask training. Because […]
Call to Order; Third Session/AWARDS CEREMONY
Ocean City Convention Center 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, United StatesMaryland Recruitment Showcase
Performing Arts Center, Convention Center 4001 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MD, United StatesVictims, Firefighters, When They Are One and the Same
Ocean City Convention Center 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, United StatesPresented by: Phil Davis Phil Davis is a Clinical Education and Resource Manager for MASIMO Corporation Room 201 This classes focus on firefighter safety and rehab, with an emphasis on […]
Pediatric Medical Calls; Beyond the ABCs
Ocean City Convention Center 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, United StatesPresented by: Danielle Joy, Paramedic; EMSC Education Specialist Room 201 Pediatric Medical Calls: Beyond the A-B-Cs. Through the presentation of case studies focused on childhood illness at different ages, this […]
Commanding the Mayday
Ocean City Convention Center 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, United StatesPresented by: Douglas Brinkley, Division Fire Chief at BWI Airport Fire-Rescue Department, Fire Chief at Lansdowne VFD in Baltimore County Room 203 This presentation raises conversation and thought about how […]
Leadership Personnel Development
Ocean City Convention Center 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, United StatesPresented by: Dustin Housewright, CFO, CEMSO, MIFireE Room 206 Organizations have ignored the responsibility to develop personnel for succession planning, and prepare their leaders to lead rather than manage. Often […]
The Art of the Company Chauffer
Ocean City Convention Center 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, United StatesPresented by: Brian Edwards, Career Apparatus Technician: Fairfax County Fire Rescue Department, VA; Volunteer Firefighter/EMS; Warrenton Volunteer Fire Department Engineer, Driver, Technician, Chauffer, Wheelman. Call it what you want, but […]
Call to Order; Second Session
Ocean City Convention Center 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, United StatesNot Your Garden Variety Fire: Multi-Family Operations
Ocean City Convention Center 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, United StatesPresented by: Kevin Manhardt, Captain; Squad Co 8, Horry County FD Myrtle Beach, SC Room 201 With rapid changes to today’s socioeconomical landscape and the rapid growth of suburban communities, […]
Reading the Building: Building FACTS and the Size-up on Today’s Fireground for Officers and Commanders
Ocean City Convention Center 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, United StatesCANCELED Presented by: Chief Christopher J. Naum, SFPE; Chief of Training, Command Institute, Center for Fireground Leadership Room 202 Today’s buildings and occupancies continue to present unique challenges to command […]
Vehicle Crash Scene Cues; Size Up Through the Eyes of a Mechanical Engineer
Ocean City Convention Center 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, United StatesPresented by: Dr. Janet Bahouth D.Sc. BMW and Hyundai Accident Research Program Room 203 Automotive vehicles are different today. Roadways are different today. Crashes continue to happen and if you […]
Insurance 101 for Fire and EMS Leaders
Ocean City Convention Center 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, United StatesPresented by: David Snyder; Risk Management Program Specialist at ESIP Room 204 Fire and EMS agencies have unique challenges when it comes to insurance. As leaders in these organizations, it […]
Implementing a Babysitting Safety Program
Ocean City Convention Center 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, United StatesPresented by: Lisa Wilson BA EMT is the Family Advisory Network (FAN) Chair for the Maryland EMSC Department and State Partnership Grant Room 205 This 90-minute didactic presentation is intended […]
Joint Installation of Officers
Bay Front Ballroom, Convention Center 4001 Coastal Hwy, Ocean CityThe Joint Installation of Officers will take place at the Ocean City Convention Center in the Bay Front Ball Room on Tuesday, June 18th
17th Annual Brotherhood Block Party with the OC FOOLS
Fish Tales Bar & Grill 2107 Herring Way, Ocean City, MD, United StatesPrayer Breakfast
American Legion Post 166 2308 Philadelphia Ave, Ocean City, United StatesThe Prayer Breakfast will take place at the American Legion Post 166 at 7:30 am on Wednesday, June 19th!
Call to Order; Fourth Session
Performing Arts Center, Convention Center 4001 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MD, United States$10,000 Raffle Drawing
Bay Front Ballroom, Convention Center 4001 Coastal Hwy, Ocean CityThe $10,000 Raffle Drawing will take place at the Ocean City Convention Center in the Bay Front Ball Room on Wednesday, June 19th.
MSFA 2024 Parade & Awards
Baltimore Avenue, Downtown Ocean City Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD, United StatesLocation: Downtown Ocean City, Baltimore Avenue, Line-up at Inlet Parking Lot *Parade route between 16th & 30th Street on Baltimore Avenue 1300-MSFA Parade 1700-Awarding of Parade Prizes & Trophies - […]
Annual Hair of the Dalmatian 5K
Firefighter Memorial Boardwalk & North Division Street, Ocean City, MD, United StatesThe 6th Annual Hair of the Dalmatian 5k, sponsored by O.C. FOOLS, starts at the Firefighters Memorial, located at the Boardwalk & North Division Street on Thursday, June 20
Executive Committee Meeting
Ocean City Convention Center 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, United StatesLocation: Convention Center Room 201 Upper Level
Joint Memorial Service Request Deadline
For a department member to be included in the current year's Convention Joint Memorial Service, the request for inclusion needs to be submitted by March 1. Requests after March 1 will be included in the following year's Convention Joint Memorial Service.
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