All new location with much more room, but still the same high quality speakers.

On Staurday morning, Chief Jeff Simpson of the Salisbury Fire Department in MD will be discussing the concerns of the concerns associated with solar energy hardware during emergencies.  In the afternoon, he will discuss issues regarding first in responders to emergencies involving railroad facilities and equipment.

Sunday we will have FDNY Deputy Chief Tom Dunne. Chief Dunne is giving two separate presentations; “Strip Mall Fires” and “Think Like An Incident Commander” .

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.

To assist our guests from out of town, we have placed a map of area lodging below.

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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.

HCN, the new Carbon Monoxide Powerpoint PDF

Dr. Walsh’s Cyanide in Fire Smoke Powerpoint Presentation in PDF format.

Smoke – Perceptions, Myths, and Misunderstandings – A publication by the Cyanide Poisoning Treatment Coalition.

Smoke – An Advance Perspective on Cyanide and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning – Dr. David Penny – A publication by the Cyanide Poisoning Treatment Coalition.

Smoke – Cyanide and Carbon Monoxide:  The Toxic Twins of Smoke Inhalation – A publication by the Cyanide Poisoning Treatment Coalition

If you are a vendor that has registered for our Jackson Fire Expo 2011 and you did so before Jan 3, we need you to contact Tim Berczik at seminarvendorcoordinator@jacksonfirefighters.com to ensure that we received your registration.

Donald W. Walsh, Ph.D., EMT-P

Dr. Donald W. Walsh has a vast array of experience from his 30-year Chicago Fire Department career, and continues his involvement at all levels in public safety. Since 1976, Dr. Walsh worked for the Chicago Fire Department’s Bureau of Operations where he has served as a Chief Officer and an Assistant Deputy Fire Commissioner until his retirement in 2007. His public safety background includes being an Adjunct Faculty Member of the National Fire Academy under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and elected Fellow of the Institute of Medicine of Chicago. Dr. Walsh’s extensive background in public safety and private industry has fostered new technologies and programs in the area of antiterrorism training, incident command, rescue equipment development, and disaster management response programs. His most recent research on fire smoke and cyanide treatments has been published in peer review and professional publications. In 2004, Dr. Walsh served as a subject matter expert for the United States Army and NASA on Fire Fighter safety issues in coordination with the US Fire Administration.

Dr. Walsh’s most recent publication, (The National Incident Management System Principles and Practices – Second Edition) was a collaboration of six national experts and authors in emergency management and public safety to produce the national resource education supplement instruction manual to meet the United States Department of Homeland Security NIMS mandated under Homeland Security Presidential Directive Five. Dr. Walsh is currently working on new fire safety technologies and research on the dangers of fire smoke, cyanide identification and treatments protocols, and antiterrorism preparedness programs related to cyanide weapons and disasters.

Donald Walsh

JACKSON FIRE EXPO 2011

Saturday, February 5th & Sunday, February 6th, 2011 Located in the newly remodeled auditorium at:

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

- Fire and EMS Exhibitors will be Present – - (Sales Available) -

Schedule

Vendor Expo 0730-0900 hrs.
Program 0900-1200 hrs.
Catered Lunch (included) 1200-1300 hrs.
Program 1300-1630 hrs.

Saturday, February 5th, 2011

Rob Schnepp, Assistant Chief Alameda County (CA) Fire Dept. Fire Smoke: myths, perceptions and misunderstandings

Jason Krusen, Captain Columbia (SC) Fire Dept. Hydrogen Cyanide, the new Carbon Monoxide

Sunday, February 6th, 2011

John J. Salka, Jr. Battalion Chief, FDNY Fireground Responsibility, Five Alarm Leadership

COURSE FEES

Seating is limited, registration is on a first come, first served basis.

Pricing for one day: $75.00, both days: $140.00 Make checks payable to JTPFF Local 2280 P.O. Numbers accepted – Call ahead with number Please register before January 21, 2011 No Refunds for cancellations after January 21, 2011

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.

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.

John Salka, Battalion Chief, FDNY

Battalion Chief John Salka is a 31 year veteran with the FDNY and is the battalion commander of the 18^th battalion in the Bronx. He is a nationally known lecturer and seminar presenter and has presented at the Firehouse Expo in Baltimore, the FDIC in Indianapolis, the NY State Association of Fire Chiefs show and many other venues. He is the author of “First In Last Out Leadership Lessons from the New York Fire Department” and “The Engine Company” which was published in early 2009. He received the 2001 FDIC Training Achievement Award for his Get Out Alive firefighter survival training program and travels extensively training firefighters throughout the 50 states in tactics, strategy, leadership and safety& survival.

John Salka, Battalion Chief, FDNY, will be presenting Fireground Responsibility, Five Alarm Leadership. To register for the Jackson Fire Expo 2011 firefighter continuing education seminar, please see our Jackson Fire Expo 2011 page or register below.

Rob Schnepp

Rob Schnepp is the Chief of Special Operations for the Alameda County (CA) Fire Department. He is the author of a textbook entitled Hazardous Materials: Awareness and Operations, by Jones and Bartlett Publishers, and is on the editorial advisory board for Fire Engineering magazine.

Rob is a member of the NFPA Technical Committee on Hazardous Materials Response Personnel. He is also a member of the task group charged with revising NFPA 473 Standard for Competencies for EMS Personnel Responding to Hazardous Materials

Rob is an instructor for the US Defense Threat Reduction Agency, providing hazmat/WMD training to an international audience.

Rob Schnepp will be presenting Fire Smoke: myths, perceptions and misunderstandings. To register for the Jackson Fire Expo 2011 firefighter continuing education seminar, please see our Jackson Fire Expo 2011 page or register below.

Jason Krusen

Jason Krusen is a Captain on Haz-Mat 1 with the Columbia Fire Department in Columbia, SC, with over 14 years of experience. He is on the Board of Directors for the Cyanide Poisoning Treatment Coalition. He has an Associate’s Degree in Fire Service Administration. He is a contributing editor for the Carolina Fire Rescue Journal. Jason is a Planning Manager with the South Carolina State Urban Search and Rescue Team, SC-TF1, a Logistics Manager for the Type II Collapse Search & Rescue Regional Response in Columbia, and a Planning Manager for the Midlands Region IMT. Jason is also the Project Manager and Instructor for E-Med Training Services, LLC

To register for the Jackson Fire Expo 2011 firefighter continuing education seminar, please see our Jackson Fire Expo 2011 page or register below.