2025 FIRE/EMS SYMPOSIUM

Welcome to the 2025 FIRE/EMS SYMPOSIUM!

Come join us at Mahoning County Career & Technical Center for two days filled with learning, networking, and fun. Our event will feature fire and EMS industry experts, interactive workshops, and insightful discussions on the latest trends and developments in various fields.

Whether you are a seasoned fire/EMS professional or just starting, this symposium is the perfect opportunity to expand your knowledge, connect with like-minded individuals, and gain valuable insights to help propel your career forward.

Don't miss out on this exciting event! Mark your calendars and get ready for an enriching experience at the 2025 FIRE/EMS SYMPOSIUM.

Keynote Speakers:

Ryan Abbott - Mental Health for First Responders

Matt Askea -

1. Intro to Tactical Medicine Instructor: Joe Schuerger
2. Virtual Reality Patient Care Instructor: John Hill, MD
3. Pig Airway Lab Instructor: UH AirMed Team
4. 12 Lead ECG Instructor: Donald Spaner, MD
5. The Lethality of Strangulation: Jen Moreland, MSN, RN, SANE-A
6. UH Advanced Stroke Care: Amanda Palmer, RN, BSN

Keynote Speakers:

James Crawford - Commanding and Managing a Firefighter Rescue Mayday

Minimum Certification is Firefighter I and please bring full compliant turnout gear.

H.O.T. Classes and Break-Out Sessions

1. Flashover Trailer - State Fire Marshall's Office
2. Grain Bin Trailer - State Fire Marshall's Office
3. Driving Simulator - State Fire Marshall's Office
4. Pump Operations - Mahoning County Career and Technical Center
5. Fundamentals in Fire Attack - Mahoning County Career and Technical Center
6. First Arriving Incident Command - Mahoning County Career and Technical Center
7. Advanced Auto Extrication - Genesis Tools
8. Recruitment and Retention - Candance McDonald
9. Modern-Day Fire Investigation - Brian Peterman
10. Rope Awareness
11. Propane Emergency Responding Training

Host or Publisher Mahoning County Fire Chief's Association