Join us for an engaging, facilitated panel discussion on best practices and real-world strategies for managing hazardous materials (hazmat) incidents.
We are bringing together three seasoned professionals with extensive experience in the field and analyzing incident after-action reports to address key concerns and answer your questions about effective incident management. Topics will include functional training, coordination tactics, critical decision-making during high-stakes hazmat responses, and the role of incident management teams.
This session will provide valuable insights to enhance your preparedness and response capabilities.
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Key Takeaways:
If you’re overwhelmed, swallow your pride and ask for help. Ask for an IMT – it's what they’re here for.
Incident Command training is critical and goes well beyond ICS 300 and 400. It’s essential to complete additional functional incident command training. We will discuss the types of training available and the importance of engaging with those opportunities.
Preplanning can make or break incident success. Meet with the key players you will work with during an incident – law enforcement, rail personnel, airline personnel, emergency managers, etc. – during blue sky periods. We will cover various ways to engage with your partners before an incident.
Moving to a second operational period is complicated. Responding to these large-scale incidents is very different from responding to a house fire or a cardiac event. Identifying all of the components that need to be addressed ahead of time will make that process as easy as possible.
Melvin is also a graduate of the National Fire Academy’s Executive Fire Officer Program and holds a master’s degree in Fire and Emergency Management Administration from Oklahoma State University. His dedication to public service and fire safety has been a hallmark of his career.
A respected educator, Chief Collins has imparted knowledge on Hazardous Materials at the local, state, and national levels, empowering teams with the skills to confidently tackle complex challenges. He regularly contributes to strategic response planning for municipalities, ensuring communities remain resilient in the face of emergencies.
Known for his leadership and collaboration, Chief Collins is a steadfast pillar in the fire service community, bringing innovation, dedication, and expertise to every endeavor.
chief Jensen has a master's degree in Emergency and Disaster Management from American Military University, a bachelor's degree in Occupational Studies from CSU Long Beach and an AS degree in Fire Technology from Oxnard College. He is a certified instructor from the California State Fire Marshal, The California Specialized Training Institute, DHS and the National Sheriffs’ Association. Pete has delivered courses to Fire, Law, Health, Military, Local, State and Federal personnel. He has served as the Chair of the Firescope’s Hazmat Specialist Group; is currently the vice chair of the International Association of Fire Chiefs Hazardous Materials Committee; and is a member of the NFPA 470/475 Technical Committee and the DHS SLTT CWMD Working Group, along with other working groups and committees.
