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The public comment period for OSHA’s proposed Emergency Response Standard has closed, and a public hearing is scheduled. So what happens now? In this session, presenter David Denniston will provide a brief overview of the proposed standard, what it could mean for your organization, where we are in the process, and what comes next. Attendees will hear a summary of the public comments published to date and how you can take action by testifying at the informal hearing and communicating with your elected officials. The session will conclude with time for Q&A.
The public comment period for OSHA’s proposed Emergency Response Standard has closed, and a public hearing is scheduled. So what happens now? In this session, presenter David Denniston will provide a brief overview of the proposed standard, what it could mean for your organization, where we are in the process, and what comes next. Attendees will hear a summary of the public comments published to date and how you can take action by testifying at the informal hearing and communicating with your elected officials. The session will conclude with time for Q&A.
David Denniston
Director of Risk Management
Emergency Services Insurance Program
As Director of Risk Management for Emergency Services Insurance Program with McNeil & Co, Dave works with emergency service organizations across the US . He is the Past Chief of The Cortlandville Fire Department in Upstate New York and A Fire Commissioner in the Virgil Fire District. Dave serves Cortland County as a Deputy Fire Coordinator and is a Director for the Association of Fire Districts in the State of NY. Dave served as the Foundation Secretary for the NVFC. His experience also includes being Treasurer of several non-profit organizations and a Board Member for the First National Bank of Dryden.
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“Vulnerability” is not just for talking about our feelings! In terms of community risk reduction (CRR), vulnerability is the likelihood that an individual or group will suffer harm or loss from a hazardous situation, environment, or event. CRR specifically defines 5 types of vulnerability as they relate to hazards: human, social, economic, environmental, and political. All CRR models use those vulnerability types to determine high-risk areas in a community, and who is at most risk from the hazards that exist. This course will teach you to apply those vulnerability types to your own community and personalize the risk that wildfire presents for different populations in your response areas. By doing so, you can raise community awareness of the dangers and long-term damages of wildfire, in turn helping your community members to embrace mitigation efforts and protection plans.
“Vulnerability” is not just for talking about our feelings! In terms of community risk reduction (CRR), vulnerability is the likelihood that an individual or group will suffer harm or loss from a hazardous situation, environment, or event. CRR specifically defines 5 types of vulnerability as they relate to hazards: human, social, economic, environmental, and political. All CRR models use those vulnerability types to determine high-risk areas in a community, and who is at most risk from the hazards that exist. We can apply those vulnerability types to our own communities and personalize the risk that wildfire presents for different populations in our response areas. By doing so, we will raise community awareness of the dangers and long-term damages of wildfire, in turn helping our community members to embrace mitigation efforts and protection plans.
Debbie Carpenter
Chief
Spirit Lake Fire Protection District
Debbie Carpenter is the Fire Chief with Spirit Lake Fire Protection District in North Idaho. She earned a Master of Science in Public Safety Administration from Lewis University and is a graduate of the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service's Fire Service Chief Executive Officer program. She primarily teaches on ethics in public safety. Chief Carpenter was one of the inaugural members of iDELP, the Diversity Executive Leadership Program with the International Association of Fire Chiefs. She serves on the IAFC Professional Development Committee and helped to write the IAFC's Guide for Creating a Diverse and Inclusive Department.
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The public comment period has ended for OSHA’s proposed Emergency Response Standard, so what happens now? Join Ryan Woodward, NVFC chief of legislative and regulatory affairs, for an overview of OSHA’s upcoming virtual public hearing regarding the proposed standard. The hearing will begin on November 12, and anyone who submits a written request by September 27 can testify. This webinar will focus on how the hearing will be structured, how to testify, and what witnesses may want to focus on in their testimony.
The public comment period has ended for OSHA’s proposed Emergency Response Standard, so what happens now? Join Ryan Woodward, NVFC chief of legislative and regulatory affairs, for an overview of OSHA’s upcoming virtual public hearing regarding the proposed standard. The hearing will begin on November 12, and anyone who submits a written request by September 27 can testify. This webinar will focus on how the hearing will be structured, how to testify, and what witnesses may want to focus on in their testimony.
Ryan Woodward
Chief of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs
National Volunteer Fire Council
Ryan joined the NVFC in 2022. He is available to assist NVFC members with any questions or concerns related to federal legislation or regulations, is the staff liaison when it comes to standards and codes setting committees, and actively promotes the interests and priorities of the volunteer emergency services to Congress and the Executive Branch. Ryan came to the NVFC with a decade of policy experience. Before joining our staff, Ryan worked on the International Association of Fire Chiefs’ government relations team for two years and worked for former Congressman Peter King for eight years, including as legislative director. Rep. King is the former chair of the House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security and the former co-chair of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus.
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This presentation involves an overview of behavioral health awareness for wildland firefighters, with an emphasis on understanding emotional and physical stressors. This course covers communication skills, addiction, depression, PTSD/PTSI, suicide statistics, retirement and creating a behavioral health program.
This presentation involves an overview of behavioral health awareness for wildland firefighters, with an emphasis on understanding emotional and physical stressors. This course covers communication skills, addiction, depression, PTSD/PTSI, suicide statistics, retirement and creating a behavioral health program. The program will:
- Introduce participants to emotional and behavioral awareness.
- Introduce participants to the various emotional stressors that affect EMS providers, including stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, suicide, and other behaviors.
- Discuss Cultural Brainwashing
- Discuss suicide rates within the EMS and fire services.
Jeff Dill
In 2009, founder Jeff Dill, organized Counseling Services for Fire Fighters (CSFF). CSFF was established based on the tragic events that surrounded Hurricane Katrina. When speaking with firefighters who returned after serving the community of New Orleans, he heard the pleas of firefighters who had a difficult time talking with counselors who did not have any firefighting experience. They became frustrated and never did seek the help they needed. It was CSFF mission to offer behavioral health workshops to support firefighters, train senior officers and educate clinicians on the benefits of understanding the life and emotions of firefighters. On 12/31/14, CSFF donated all of their intellectual property to FBHA.
In 2011, Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance was established to directly educate firefighters/ Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel and their families about behavioral health issues such as depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety and addictions, as well as firefighter suicides. Through businesses, community support and sponsorships, it is our hope that the workshops and services will be offered at no charge to those in need.
Jeff holds a Master’s degree and is a Licensed Counselor. He is a retired Captain from Palatine Rural Fire Protection District in Inverness, Illinois and is a member of the American Counseling Association, National Board of Certified Counselors, International Associations of Fire Chiefs, and is an alumni member of the International Association of Fire Fighters. In July of 2021, Jeff accepted the position of Behavioral Health Administrator with Las Vegas Fire & Rescue.
Jeff Dill, and those working with FBHA are dedicated to educating firefighters and emergency service personnel on the importance of behavioral health and suicide awareness.
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Move over millennials, there’s a new kid in town. Generation Z – those born between 1997-2012 – are becoming young adults. Harnessing the energy and potential of Gen Z volunteers is crucial for organizational success. This session will explore the unique characteristics, motivations, and communication preferences of Gen Z individuals to equip you with the tools necessary to attract and retain this dynamic demographic. From leveraging social media platforms to understanding their passion for purpose-driven initiatives, participants will explore innovative strategies tailored to effectively recruit and empower Gen Z volunteers.
Move over millennials, there’s a new kid in town. Generation Z – those born between 1997-2012 – are becoming young adults. Harnessing the energy and potential of Gen Z volunteers is crucial for organizational success. This session will explore the unique characteristics, motivations, and communication preferences of Gen Z individuals to equip you with the tools necessary to attract and retain this dynamic demographic. From leveraging social media platforms to understanding their passion for purpose-driven initiatives, participants will explore innovative strategies tailored to effectively recruit and empower Gen Z volunteers.
Walter Campbell
First Arriving
Walter A. Campbell is a highly skilled recruitment and retention strategist at First Arriving, known for his innovative ideas, strategies, and solutions that help organizations attract top candidates.
As a retired US Air Force recruiter, he continues to be enthusiastic about recruiting techniques and focusing on ways organizations can create a more diverse workplace, address equity issues and foster inclusivity.
Walter is a certified diversity and inclusion thought leader, recruitment and retention strategist, and morale & humor enhancement professional.
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First responders are routinely exposed to traumatic events, and many are still suffering from the psychological toll of frontline work during the pandemic. Experiencing these traumas and situations that go against a person’s deeply held beliefs and expectations can result in post-traumatic stress or a moral injury. In this webinar, presented by Wendy Norris, discover how moral distress and survivor guilt impact the mental well-being of first responders and learn practical strategies to overcome these challenges. This session will also offer insights into coping with traumatic events and reconnecting with our values. This webinar was sponsored by ESO.
First responders are routinely exposed to traumatic events, and many are still suffering from the psychological toll of frontline work during the pandemic. Experiencing these traumas and situations that go against a person’s deeply held beliefs and expectations can result in post-traumatic stress or a moral injury. In this webinar, presented by Wendy Norris, discover how moral distress and survivor guilt impact the mental well-being of first responders and learn practical strategies to overcome these challenges. This session will also offer insights into coping with traumatic events and reconnecting with our values. This webinar was sponsored by ESO.
Wendy Norris
Co-Founder
Texas LODD Task Force
Wendy is the founder of Firefighter Ministries and a co-founder of the Texas LODD Task Force. She serves as the president and chief executive officer. She also serves as the Presiding Officer on the Governor’s Advisory Panel for the Star of Firefighter Texas Awards. She is a guest instructor for the Texas A&M TEEX fire schools, and a peer advisor for the SOAR program of the Phoenix Burn Society, and a Master Chaplain/Instructor for the Federation of Fire Chaplains.
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Utility-scale battery energy storage is a critical component to achieving decarbonization objectives while maintaining a reliable and resilient power grid. Deployment of utility-scale battery energy storage capacity is accelerating dramatically in the U.S. However, both local firefighters and people living near proposed energy storage project sites have questions about the safety of these facilities. This presentation by Mike Simpson of AES will address the characteristics of lithium-ion battery energy storage systems (BESS), potential hazards such as thermal runaway, and new approaches to mitigate those risks. These advancements encompass equipment safety approaches; a four-stage approach to effective protection against thermal runaway; advancements in enclosure design; monitoring systems; standardized testing; codes and standards; safety evaluation processes; and passive and active safety measures. The presentation will also provide examples of how clean energy project developers can work together most effectively with local fire departments on hazard mitigation analyses, project site design refinements, and emergency response planning to further enhance energy storage safety.
Utility-scale battery energy storage is a critical component to achieving decarbonization objectives while maintaining a reliable and resilient power grid. Deployment of utility-scale battery energy storage capacity is accelerating dramatically in the U.S. However, both local firefighters and people living near proposed energy storage project sites have questions about the safety of these facilities. This presentation by Mike Simpson of AES will address the characteristics of lithium-ion battery energy storage systems (BESS), potential hazards such as thermal runaway, and new approaches to mitigate those risks. These advancements encompass equipment safety approaches; a four-stage approach to effective protection against thermal runaway; advancements in enclosure design; monitoring systems; standardized testing; codes and standards; safety evaluation processes; and passive and active safety measures. The presentation will also provide examples of how clean energy project developers can work together most effectively with local fire departments on hazard mitigation analyses, project site design refinements, and emergency response planning to further enhance energy storage safety.
Mike Simpson
Director, Innovation Engineering
AES
Mike Simpson, Director ofInnovation Engineering at AES, leads a team of engineers and specialists in thedevelopment of new engineering solutions. He applies a multi-disciplinarybackground in R&D, 19 years’ experience with battery energy storage with 16years’ experience applied to clean energy to generate guidance and integratenew technologies that support a more sustainable, more robust, andcost-effective utility grid. Prior to AES, he worked in renewable energy andenergy efficiency with Fluence, EPRI, NREL, and Rocky Mountain Institute,bringing an early career background in aerospace engineering. He has a B.S. inAerospace Engineering from the University of Colorado and an M.S. in SystemDesign and Optimization from the Georgia Institute of Technology.
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Leading a combination department with both career and volunteer personnel can bring unique challenges for officers. This webinar will provide an overview of challenging issues and considerations facing emergency service leaders and chief officers in combination department settings. Topics covered will include administration, delegation, setting expectations, mentoring, and human resource issues, among others. Presenter Quentin Cash will also provide tips and tools to produce success around communications, leadership, and supervision. This webinar is sponsored by Amazon. For NVFC members who are always on the move, Amazon Business brings convenience and efficiency right to your fingertips. As a dedicated first responder, you can access a wide range of supplies and equipment essential for your work, enjoy exclusive discounts, use an invoicing credit line, and benefit from fast, free shipping on vital items. Leveraging Amazon's vast selection, including a specialized First Responder Storefront, you get the flexibility and resources to focus on what you do best: saving lives and serving your community. This partnership is tailored to meet the unique demands of your role, ensuring that you have everything you need, whenever you need it.
Leading a combination department with both career and volunteer personnel can bring unique challenges for officers. This webinar will provide an overview of challenging issues and considerations facing emergency service leaders and chief officers in combination department settings. Topics covered will include administration, delegation, setting expectations, mentoring, and human resource issues, among others. Presenter Quentin Cash will also provide tips and tools to produce success around communications, leadership, and supervision.
This webinar is sponsored by Amazon. For NVFC members who are always on the move, Amazon Business brings convenience and efficiency right to your fingertips. As a dedicated first responder, you can access a wide range of supplies and equipment essential for your work, enjoy exclusive discounts, use an invoicing credit line, and benefit from fast, free shipping on vital items. Leveraging Amazon's vast selection, including a specialized First Responder Storefront, you get the flexibility and resources to focus on what you do best: saving lives and serving your community. This partnership is tailored to meet the unique demands of your role, ensuring that you have everything you need, whenever you need it.
Quentin Cash
Battalion Chief of Operations
City of Shelby
Chief Cash has been in the fire service since 1995 starting as a junior volunteer firefighter and currently serving as Assistant Chief of Training and Safety with the Cherryville Fire Department in Cherryville, NC. He began as a career firefighter with the City of Shelby, NC in 2005, where he currently holds the rank of Battalion Chief of Operations over C-Platoon since 2015.
Chief Cash holds a Master’s of Business Administration from Columbia Southern University, a Bachelor’s of Science in Political Science concentrating in Town, City, and County Management degree from Appalachian State University, and an Associate’s degree in Fire Protection Technology from Cleveland Community College.
He is a graduate of the North Carolina Association of Fire Chief’s Executive Development Program in October 2015. He received the NCSFA Firefighter of the Year in 2015, NCAFC Volunteer Officer of the Year in 2019, and he was awarded his Chief Fire Officer Designation by the Center for Public Safety Excellence in 2019. He currently serves on the Executive Board of the North Carolina State Firefighters’ Association.
Chief Cash currently serves on the Cleveland County United Way as a Board Member and on the Fund Distribution Panel, as well as serving as Co-Chair for the City of Shelby’s United Way Campaign. He is a volunteer with the Cherryville Little League program serving as a Board Member and Umpire Coordinator in the past. He is a member of First Baptist Church in Cherryville.
Chief Cash currently resides in Ranlo, NC with his lovely bride Erin. They enjoy traveling around the country and the Caribbean together.
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Warehouses utilizing robotics and other high challenge facilities bring a set of difficulties for volunteer fire departments, who may not be used to dealing with these technologies. While responding to emergency incidents in these types of facilities is not common, when they do happen the risk is high. This webinar will introduce participants to some of the high challenge facilities that they may encounter. Join speaker Michael Spaziani of FM Global as he helps participants better understand the challenges and how to prepare for an emergency response to the facility. This webinar is sponsored by Stonehouse Media. Established in 1995, Stonehouse Media Incorporated is an award-winning digital media company focused on producing credible, vetted, engaging training for the fire service and first responders through creating and maintaining online training networks, interactive programs, and websites in partnership with leading fire service and emergency response organizations. Our proprietary online learning network powers CFITrainer.Net (International Association of Arson Investigators), FHLN.Net (National Fallen Firefighters Foundation), RSLN.org (Emergency Responder Safety Institute), and FMGlobalFireServiceResources.com (FM Global). The training and professional development tools we produce are delivered and measured with the latest technology, integrated with social media, and distributed on multiple platforms. To learn more visit: www.stonehousemedia.com
Warehouses utilizing robotics and other high challenge facilities bring a set of difficulties for volunteer fire departments, who may not be used to dealing with these technologies. While responding to emergency incidents in these types of facilities is not common, when they do happen the risk is high. This webinar will introduce participants to some of the high challenge facilities that they may encounter. Join speaker Michael Spaziani of FM Global as he helps participants better understand the challenges and how to prepare for an emergency response to the facility.
This webinar is sponsored by Stonehouse Media. Established in 1995, Stonehouse Media Incorporated is an award-winning digital media company focused on producing credible, vetted, engaging training for the fire service and first responders through creating and maintaining online training networks, interactive programs, and websites in partnership with leading fire service and emergency response organizations. Our proprietary online learning network powers CFITrainer.Net (International Association of Arson Investigators), FHLN.Net (National Fallen Firefighters Foundation), RSLN.org (Emergency Responder Safety Institute), and FMGlobalFireServiceResources.com (FM Global). The training and professional development tools we produce are delivered and measured with the latest technology, integrated with social media, and distributed on multiple platforms. To learn more visit: www.stonehousemedia.com
Michael Spaziani
Assistant Vice President
FM Global
Michael Spaziani joined FM Global in January 2000. Michael currently holds the position of Assistant Vice President, Manager of Fire Service programs which includes working with fire service agencies worldwide to help them better understand fire protection systems and the commercial/industrial occupancies that they protect. He has worked in the fire service for more than 25 years as a firefighter, officer, fire marshal, and instructor. Michael has a bachelor’s degree in fire science from the University of New Haven and has several fire service certifications.
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On February 5, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a proposed rule revising its emergency response standard. This is the first time OSHA revised this standard since 1980, and the public has until June 21 to provide comments. If enacted as is, this proposed rule would bring immense challenges to volunteer departments, and some may even be forced to shut down. It is important that the volunteer fire service understand how this rule would impact them and provide their comments to OSHA before June 21. This NVFC Roundtable Talk will highlight some of the biggest concerns with the proposed revised emergency standard, discuss which volunteers will be impacted, explain the NVFC’s strategy for addressing the proposed revision, and suggest best practices for departments wishing to comment on the revisions. The text of the proposed revised OSHA emergency response standard and information on how to submit comments can be found here: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/02/05/2023-28203/emergency-response-standard
On February 5, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a proposed rule revising its emergency response standard. This is the first time OSHA revised this standard since 1980, and the public has until June 21 to provide comments. If enacted as is, this proposed rule would bring immense challenges to volunteer departments, and some may even be forced to shut down. It is important that the volunteer fire service understand how this rule would impact them and provide their comments to OSHA before June 21. This NVFC webinar highlighted some of the biggest concerns with the proposed revised emergency standard, discussed which volunteers will be impacted, explained the NVFC’s strategy for addressing the proposed revision, and suggested best practices for departments wishing to comment on the revisions.
The text of the proposed revised OSHA emergency response standard and information on how to submit comments can be found here: https://www.federalregister.go...
Ryan Woodward
Chief of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs
National Volunteer Fire Council
Ryan joined the NVFC in 2022. He is available to assist NVFC members with any questions or concerns related to federal legislation or regulations, is the staff liaison when it comes to standards and codes setting committees, and actively promotes the interests and priorities of the volunteer emergency services to Congress and the Executive Branch. Ryan came to the NVFC with a decade of policy experience. Before joining our staff, Ryan worked on the International Association of Fire Chiefs’ government relations team for two years and worked for former Congressman Peter King for eight years, including as legislative director. Rep. King is the former chair of the House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security and the former co-chair of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus.
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