CONFERENCE PROGRAM #FHExpo15 FRIDAY,16 JULY 17 10:15 AM–11:45 AM Decisions Under Fire Ron Smith, Firefighter, Gary, IN, FD Responders make decisions with life or death outcomes every day. Discussion will focus on how humans make decisions while reviewing the factors that affect the ability to make time compressed decisions. Real world scenarios will be examined where critical decisions have made the difference between life and death. Duties to Act Leadership – Case Studies Curt Varone, Director Fire Service/ EMS Division, Legal and Liability Risk Management Institute Taking cases ripped from the headlines, like EMTs refusing to help a pregnant mother because of a coffee break and firefighters watching a mentally distressed man drown in shallow water, participants will learn what “duty to act” means and the ramifications of failing to do so. It also stresses the need for training on the topic from recruit firefighters to chief officers. Fireground Responsibility John J. Salka, Jr., Battalion Chief (ret.), FDNY Through examination of NIOSH reports, issued after LODDs, this presentation will take a critical look at the many contributing factors that played a role in the particular events. Through examination, attendees will learn if anything could have been done differently with more positive results. Issues like SCBA usage, accountability tactics, risk versus reward decisions and many other topics will be discussed to uncover the real cause of the LODD. Guardians of the Brotherhood Daniel Byrne, Community Support Officer, Burton, SC, Fire District What is it that makes the fire service so special? What separates us from any other profession? What is that common bond that brings so many personalities together and inspires us to rush forward and gives us the confidence to hold our ground as the world disintegrates around us? Generations of firefighters have called it the “Brotherhood.” Leadership: From the Back Seat Scott Boyd, Master Firefighter, Savannah, GA, Fire and Emergency Services Eric McKenna, Captain, Savannah, GA, Fire and Emergency Services Gain decision making skills using the OODA loop for size-up in regards to fireground tasks while riding in an engine or truck company assignment as a backseat firefighter. Just like an officer riding in the front seat, the backseat is as crucial to the process as any contributing to the effectiveness and efficiency of fireground operations as well as improving the safety and wellbeing of firefighters and citizens. Leading the Transition from Volunteer to Combination Fire Departments Ron Cheves, Fire Chief (ret.), IAFC / VCOS Come learn about the transition from volunteer to combination department through discussion of the signals indicating the change is warranted and the issues and obstacles from an internal and external perspective resulting from the decision to transition. Learn how to identify those team members who will be involved in the process as well as the common pitfalls and issues surrounding transition. Maneuver Tactics and the Fireground Brandon Hiller, Lieutenant, Anne Arundel County, MD, FD In order to succeed when undermanned, and “outgunned,” the maneuver warfare philosophy pits strengths against weaknesses. Focusing on six main elements of maneuver warfare and how they can be applied to daily operations and fireground strategy and tactics, this session will help you gain relative advantage when faced with unfavorable odds. Ordinary Construction Creates Extraordinary Fires Theodore Goldfarb, Deputy Chief (ret.), FDNY Find out the differences in building construction and how they can affect operations and firefighter safety. By focusing on ordinary construction, buildings built in the 1700s and 1800s, attendees will learn about their flaws, like wood used for structural members, undivided cocklofts, collapse potential and voids concealing fire spread, and how to battle in them with specific strategies and tactics. The Primary Search Jerry Smith, Jr., Firefighter, Baltimore City, MD, FD The primary search lecture is broken down into two segments: the interior search and Vent, Enter, Search (VES). The primary search requires firefighters forcing entry and immediately starting an aggressive search of the first floor as well as firefighters making entry to the upper floors via portable ladders and immediately starting an aggressive search of the bedroom areas. A strong emphasis is placed on locating the interior stairwell and maintaining the stairwell’s integrity as firefighters search on and above the fire floor. The Science Behind Turnout Gear Christopher Huston, Lieutenant/Training Officer, Bertrand Twp., MI, FD Learn the science behind structural personal protective equipment (PPE) and the thermal effects imposed on firefighters during operations. This presentation focuses on the effects of structural gear on firefighters during fireground operations, as well as thermal effects on PPE during close proximity periods. Emergency medical responders will also greatly benefit from this course. What Is YOUR Why? Bob Atlas, Battalion Chief, Contra Costa, CA, FD Mark Twain said, “The two most important days in your life are, the day you are born, and the day you find out why.” Understanding Your WHY is the most critical part of
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