CANTON, Ohio – Stark State University was again home to the 16th Annual Jackson Fire Expo, which was held on February 5th and 6th, 20

11. The 196 participants that attended the two-day event were treated to a trade show and two guest lecturers who spoke about current issues affecting the modern fire service. Thirty-three departments from Northeast Ohio were represented with seven sending five or more participants.

Saturday’s session started with a continental breakfast and vendor’s expo which ran from 7:30am to 9:00am. At 9:00am the seminar got underway with the presentation of the flags by the Jackson Township Fire Department Honor Guard as Captain Dave Aberth of the Perry Twp. FD who performed a stirring rendition of “God Bless America” in front of a packed auditorium.

Saturday morning’s session featured Dr. Donald W. Walsh, Ph.D., Assistant Deputy Fire Commissioner (Ret.) of the Chicago Fire Department who presented the program “Fire Smoke: Myths, Perceptions, and Misunderstandings.” This program was originally scheduled to be presented by Rob Schnepp, Assistant Chief of the Alameda County Fire Department who had to cancel due to a scheduling conflict. The Jackson Fire Expo committee was able to get Dr Walsh who has an extensive background in fire science,

smoke inhalation, and exposure treatment research. Currently, Dr. Walsh is working on new fire safety technologies and research on the dangers of fire smoke, cyanide identification and treatment protocols.; He is also assisting The US Department of Homeland Security with developing preparedness programs related to cyanide weapons and disasters.

The afternoon’s presenter was Captain Jason Krusen of the Columbia, South Carolina Fire Department. His program was titled, “Hydrogen Cyanide, The New Carbon Monoxide.” Captain Krusen also serves on the South Carolina

Urban Search and Rescue Team (SC-TF1) as well serves on the Board of Directors of the Cyanide Poisoning Treatment Coalition. His presentation covered the dangers found in fire smoke that is present during overhaul operations.

Sunday’s feature presenter was the ever popular John J. Salka, Battalion Chief, FDNY who was a returning presenter. Chief Salka presentation was titled, “Fireground Responsibility, Five Alarm Leadership” and covered the roles and responsibilities of those working on the fireground. Currently, Chief Salka is the Battalion Commander of the 18th Battalion based in the Bronx. He is a noted author and frequent presenter at the NY Chiefs Show, FDIC, and Firehouse Expo. He also received the 2001 FDIC Training Achievement Award for his Get Out Alive firefighter survival training program. He also travels throughout the 50 states teaching and lecturing on fireground tactics, strategy, leadership and safety and survival topics.

This year’s Expo attracted twenty-eight vendors who set up their booths in Student Center on the grounds of Stark State University. Attendees could view and purchase PPE, thermal imagers, hand tools, environmental sensors, EMS gear, and rescue equipment. The hall was open throughout the expo and drew crowds before and after the expo and during breaks and lunch both days.

During lunch, firefighters from the Jackson Township Professional Firefighters Local 2280 were busy selling 50/50 tickets for charity. This year they raised $1,737 for the Lindsay Heppe Kieffer Family Relief Fund.

The Jackson Fire Expo is held annually and is considered to be one of Ohio’s Premiere Fire Schools. They also have a web page that is updated regularly and includes on-line registration forms as well as maps. Go to www.jacksonfirefighters.com to learn more about the Jackson Township Fire Department and the upcoming 2012 Jackson Fire Expo.

The 16^th Annual Jackson Fire Expo will be held February 5 & 6, 2011 at Stark State College.

Saturday Feb. 5, will be Rob Schnepp,  Assistant Chief, Alameda County (Calif.) Fire Department and Jason M. Krusen, Captain, Columbia (SC) Fire Department

Sunday Feb. 6, will be John J. Salka, Battalion Chief, FDNY

Keep checking back at www.jacksonfirefighters.com for more information and online registration!!

Don’t miss the area’s HOTTEST annual fire expo!

Saturday, February 6th & Sunday, February 7th, 2010

Located in the auditorium at:

Stark State College of Technology
6200 Frank Road N.W.
North Canton, OH 44720

Speakers

Saturday February 6, 2010

Captain Jake Pelk, Central County California FD – Engineer Jeff Seaton, San Jose FD

• Thermal Imaging for Today’s Fire Service, Capt. Jake Pelk
• Big Box/Large Area Search Operations, Eng. Jeff Seaton

Sunday February 7, 2010

Dave McGrail, District Chief, Denver Fire Dept.

• High Rise/Standpipe Ops
• Case studies of Denver LODD’s

Daily Schedule

Vendor Expo 0730-0900 hrs.

Program 0900-1200 hrs.

Catered Lunch (included) 1200-1300 hrs.

Program 1300-1630 hrs.

Register Online

Online registration is the easiest and fastest way to register for the Jackson Fire Expo.

You asked for it, and we listened. You wanted to be able to pay for multiple people to attend and checkout only once. To register online, select the days that a person is attending and add their name. If you need to add multiple people, add them one at a time before proceeding to the checkout. Please be sure to add your department affiliation.

Days Attending

Saturday Only $75.00 Sunday Only $75.00 Both Days $140.00

Name of attendee

Department Affiliation

Area Lodging

The Jackson Fire Expo draws many people from out of town every year. For your convenience, we are posting a map showing local accommodations.

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