As the global safety science leader, with decades of dedicated experience in fire protection, UL is uniquely qualified to assist first responders and all public safety stakeholders in their work to reduce fire risks, strengthen protections, understand fire science and bring innovative fire protection equipment to market. Our fire safety testing and certification services, training offerings and expertise help us fulfill our mission of working for a safer world.
Fire-Dex is the fastest-growing manufacturer of PPE for first responders and the world’s largest Independent Service Provider (ISP) of PPE care and maintenance under its subsidiary, Gear Wash. Headquartered in Medina, Ohio, with three additional manufacturing locations in Georgia, North Carolina, and Mexico, Fire-Dex is a global company that prides itself on being a family-owned and -operated business with a mission “to serve those who serve.” For over 40 years, its dedicated team of associates has helped pave the path of innovation for new products and services that focus on the health and safety of first responders by offering turnout gear, alternative PPE, boots, hoods, gloves, helmets, and PPE rentals.
FACETS is a management consulting company comprised of public safety and governmental professionals with current experience in the management of high-performance organizations. Founded in 2006, FACETS is unique in its standing with public safety and public sector management agencies with divergent points of view on issues. FACETS has completed work for the International City/County Management Association, the International Association of Fire Chiefs, the International Association of Fire Fighters, and the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, to name a few. FACETS principals and associates have a well-earned reputation for fairness and the ability to look at issues from a number of perspectives.
Vector Solutions delivers award-winning, real-time training, operations and workforce management solutions to the fire services, emergency medical services, risk pools, cities and municipalities, law enforcement and public works industries with its record-keeping, credentials, accident tracking, ISO training, and performance support tools. Vector Solutions is a leader in eLearning and performance support, providing award-winning SaaS solutions.
Esri has successfully worked with thousands of agencies across the country just like yours. Our geographic information system (GIS) software and services give you the tools to provide an effective response, using information in a clear, integrated picture. First responders, chief officers, and executive staff can make better decisions faster, using actionable intelligence when and where they need it.
From deciding where to build new fire stations or emergency operations centers, to monitoring disasters and events as they happen in real-time, geospatial cloud will help you unlock the spatial component of your valuable data and see your organization’s information from a new perspective.
O’Connor CARES Solutions (OCS) is a Washington, DC based advocacy and consulting firm which specializes in the fire service, public safety, code development, communications, resiliency, labor, and energy sectors. Since its founding in 2017, OCS has represented Fortune 500 Companies, Pharmaceutics, International Labor Unions, Trade Associations, and myriad of small and mid-sized enterprises in strategic consulting, business development, coalition/relationship building and advocacy at all levels of government.
Kevin B. O’Connor, former head of the International Association of Fire Fighters’ Governmental Affairs, Strategic Initiatives, and Political Action, is the founding principal. Mr. O’Connor is a highly respected political operative with extensive connections with leaders in both political parties. He served as chair of the Congressional Fire Service Institutes Advisory Committee and is the 2010 Mason Langford honoree for lifetime achievement in the fire service. O’Connor served as a Director and/or Chair of the University of Maryland Medical Systems, Baltimore County Employees Retirement System, and the Maryland State Economic Development Commission. Since 2022, Kevin has proudly served on the Baltimore City Board of Fire Commissioners. He began his career in the Baltimore County Fire Department where he served in both line and staff positions in addition to serving concurrently as president of the Baltimore County Fire Fighters Association and the Maryland State and DC Professional Fire Fighters.
Darley provides the highest quality technology and equipment solutions to the Federal Defense community and First Responders. With its origins in Midwest manufacturing, Darley offers our nation’s heroes a complete line of unmanned systems, technology, equipment and pumps. More information is available at www.darley.com.
For over forty years, Lakeland Fire + Safety has provided quality protective solutions for the most critical applications, answering the call to protect the world’s workers, first responders, and communities.
Every Lakeland team member is joined in our pursuit of a noble mission: Protecting Your People. We’re proud to offer a platform for innovative designers, developers, and industry experts as they lead the charge to shape global worker safety.
With a robust, growing product portfolio, Lakeland Fire + Safety’s vision prioritizes the availability of high-quality PPE and simplifies the process of selecting protective apparel with proven data-backed products. At Lakeland, every part of our organization is centered around Protecting Your People.
We understand the urgent nature of worker safety, so Lakeland’s nearly 360-degree view of its supply chain consistently ensures our customers can order and receive the proper PPE for their application when they need it most.
Lakeland Fire + Safety is proud to partner with a global network of select distribution partners who help support our field sales and customer service teams in bringing PPE to the global workforce. Whether you’re looking to evaluate your current safety program, compare garments, schedule a site visit, check your order status, or learn more about the Lakeland mission, our team is ready to assist you!
Emergent specializes in fleet management and incident response solutions, offering advanced telemetry integration for fleet vehicles and incorporated data from trucks and equipment. Information feeds into Emergent’s Fleet Management Dashboards in real-time, providing a live overview for performance tracking, checklists, maintenance monitoring, and remote troubleshooting. Emergent’s Fire Tactical Board transforms incident management, connecting calls, units, equipment, and personnel, aiding Incident Commanders with live visualizations, drag-and-drop functionality, and automated incident timelines. This tool is instrumental in streamlining the decision-making process during critical incidents.
Designed with Ops and Fleet in mind, Emergent ensures ease of use and reliability, keeping your fleet up, in service, and safer while reducing the time spent on reporting by 50%. Emergent is not just another software provider; we are your partner in safeguarding your firefighters and the communities they serve.
Fitch & Associates is in its 40th year as public safety consulting firm, specializing in all fire programs, fire-based EMS, planning, and 911-communications. Fitch has served as a key industry thought leader in high quality, safe, and efficient emergency service system designs. Fitch has a high-engagement style of consulting that seeks to establish long-term relationships and get to know our client partners to ensure that we provide reasonable and implementable solutions that meet local policy and community expectations that are sustainable. Our fire practice is very integrated with industry best practices such as CFAI/CPSE and has partnered with many metro-sized fire departments. Typical services provided may include Standards of Covers, Strategic and Master Planning, Station Location Studies, Management and Operational Audits, and EMS system designs. All of our fire-based consultants have spent their careers in the fire service providing a unique understanding of the challenges for today and the future.
At Stryker Emergency Care our motto is, “Together with our customers, we are driven to make healthcare better.” We are driven to make healthcare better for our customers and your patients by providing innovative products and services that meet and exceed our customer’s expectations both clinically and operationally. At Stryker, quality is first in everything we do as demonstrated in the Fire & EMS Space with our incredibly innovative and clinically adept new Monitor/Defibrillator, the Lifepak 35. We make Lifesaving Tools for your Lifesaving Teams!!
Also, the back of the ambulance is a dangerous place for your FF/EMTs! We have worked hard to lower their risk of injury with our powered solutions….the Powerload Fastener, the Power Pro 2 cot and the powered Xpedition Stair Chair! Stryker is changing the industry with these Powered solutions as these devices lower the risk of shoulder and back injury exponentially!
We are excited to partner with the Metro Fire Chiefs this week and hope this is a fruitful week of getting together with your brethren for sharing of best practices and a little fun along the way! Come by and say hello if you get a few moments!
Columbia Southern University is an online university based in Orange Beach, Alabama, that strives to change and improve lives through higher education by enabling students to maximize their professional and personal potential.
CSU offers online degree programs at the associate, bachelor, master, doctorate or certificate levels in a multitude of areas such as fire administration, ems administration, public administration, emergency management, occupational safety and health, and more. CSU also features undergraduate and graduate certificate programs to provide focused training in specialized areas for adult learners.
Emergency Technical Decon (ETD) is a full-service National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1851 verified ISP providing service to fire departments for advanced cleaning, inspection, and repair of firefighter turnout gear utilizing liquid CO2+ for complete decontamination. ETD also offers its state-of-the-art liquid CO2+ machines for rental or purchase to fire departments. For more information, visit www.etdecon.com
Since 1976, ESCI’s strength has been its commitment to customer satisfaction, innovation, and quality services. We are a vision-driven organization that is growing and changing to meet the dynamic challenges and opportunities for public safety services worldwide. ESCI approaches its mission in a manner that results in scalable, sustainable, and defensible solutions for all types and sizes of public safety organizations. Our formula is simple. We utilize the best and brightest consultants, professionals, strategic partners, and subject matter experts. These amazing men and women provide validated and proven analysis of current and future conditions, compare findings against industry best practices and community standards and provide innovative, sustainable, and customized solutions for the future. We take the time to develop meaningful relationships with our clients and partners, provide recognition of the essential and vital work of public safety agencies, and demonstrate unwavering respect for the men and women providing public safety services worldwide. ESCI is thinking differently about public safety consulting to help change the world, one community at a time. I encourage you to read through this prospectus and learn all we offer. We’d love to work with you and your community.
The International Fire Service Training Association is an organization of fire service personnel dedicated to upgrading firefighting techniques and safety through training. In partnership with Fire Protection Publications, our mission is to identify areas of need for training materials and foster the development and validation of training materials for the fire service and related areas. Since 1934, IFSTA has been the worldwide leader of the fire service in developing fire and emergency responder training materials.
IFSTA content is validated by firefighters, for firefighters. Current and retired fire service professionals serve as subject matter experts on IFSTA validation committees and work alongside writers and FPP staff to produce technically accurate and visually appealing publications that meet their respective standards.
Between our hard-copy manuals, eBooks, apps, interactive courses, curriculum, exam prep, ResourceOne, workbooks and more, firefighter training has never been more customizable than with IFSTA-FPP products.
IFSTA content is validated by firefighters, for firefighters. Current and retired fire service professionals serve as subject matter experts on IFSTA validation committees and work alongside writers and FPP staff to produce technically accurate and visually appealing publications that meet their respective standards.
Between our hard-copy manuals, eBooks, apps, interactive courses, curriculum, exam prep, ResourceOne, workbooks and more, firefighter training has never been more customizable than with IFSTA-FPP products.
ImageTrend’s comprehensive fire solution seamlessly integrates NFIRS and EMS data reports, inspection data, response plans and more into a singular Web-based platform. User-friendly reporting and data management capabilities reduce time spent entering data and provide for complete and accurate fire reporting. We work with you to create the right solution – your solution – built on industry-adopted standards. ImageTrend’s complete suite of solutions help emergency professionals collect and analyze key data, and connects health data for multiple disciplines, including EMS, hospitals and revenue recovery, to provide fully integrated patient care. ImageTrend is the solution trusted nationwide.
FireStationFurniture.com is a firefighter-owned and operated company proudly supplying quality furniture, recliners and mattresses to fire stations and emergency service facilities across the country.
Whelen has provided powerful lighting solutions and sirens to fire apparatus builds for over 65 years. New and innovative control systems are now a possibility for apparatus builds adding to first responder safety and connectivity.
Turtle Plastics is a global leader in providing innovative environmental, health and safety stabilization products made from 100% recycled plastic in the USA. We create smart, life-saving safety solutions such as our Dura Crib brand of load rated and engineered blocks, chocks and pads used as rescue cribbing and during technical rescue in auto extrication. This year we have launched three new cribbing blocks sizes to provide versatility. Our Turtle Tile brand of 12”x12” tiles are used in the fire industry as compartment matting for apparatus or in-station flooring. All our products can be easily washed and decontaminated.
For over forty years, we are proud to be a trusted safety resource for customers ranging from FORTUNE 500 companies to fire departments in large cities and small rural communities. We collaborate closely with our customers to develop solutions tailored to their challenges and safety needs.
We look forward to helping you stay safe.
Verisk/ISO Community Hazard Mitigation works to foster an active relationship with fire departments, building departments, water suppliers, and communities. Your participation in our Verisk/ISO-Public Protection Classification (PPC™) program is critical in attaining our shared goal: safer communities. To learn more, go to www.isomitigation.com. PPC is an evaluation program that provides important information on the quality of public fire protection in nearly 38,000 fire protection areas across the United States. We analyze fire departments, water supply systems, emergency communications, and community risk reduction efforts and assign a PPC grade from 1 (superior property fire protection) to 10 (does not meet ISO’s minimum criteria).
Verisk/ISO is a longstanding proud sponsor of Metro Chiefs!
Automatic and vehicle-mounted, Ward Diesel NO SMOKE Systems offer exhaust protection on scene, in the station – everywhere you need it. Our NO SMOKE 2 System is specifically designed for units built after 2007, including vehicles with DEF, that emit higher levels of harmful gases. The system is constantly filtering harmful exhaust from the environment inside the fire station at cold starts, and while idling on scene. The original NO SMOKE System, designed for apparatus with pre-2007 compliant engines, offers automatic, hands-free operation when exiting or returning to station. A manual override switch allows the system to be activated on-scene. NO SMOKE Gas is designed to oxidize and reduce emissions from gasoline powered engines
Teledyne FLIR designs, manufactures, markets, and distributes technologies that enhance perception and awareness. Our products help first responders and military personnel protect and save lives, promote efficiency within the trades, and innovate technologies. Teledyne FLIR strives to strengthen public safety and well-being, increase time efficiency, and contribute to healthy communities.
At Res-Q-Jack®, we take vehicle stabilization to the next level by offering the most versatile vehicle stabilization and lifting struts on the market. We offer struts ranging from light-duty to heavy-duty, both pin-operated and pin-free, each with a 2:1 safety factor. No matter your needs or your budget, Res-Q-Jack® makes sure you have the right tool for the job. And with free training with every kit purchase, we make sure you get the most from our tools.”
F.I.E.R.O. (Fire Industry Education and Resource Organization) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, organization operating under the guidance of an all-volunteer Board of Directors comprised of members with a rich fire service history. F.I.E.R.O. exists to improve firefighter health and safety and accomplishes this through educational conferences and workshops and participation on research projects. It is best known for its Annual Fire Station Design Conference, which it pioneered in 2000, and its annual PPE Symposium. Both events are highly acclaimed for professional presentations and being well-run events. No department should start to plan a new fire station or major renovation without “knowing what to know” as the complexities are growing each year. The F.I.E.R.O. Station Symposium provides that information. In fact, it is where architects come to learn. The world of PPE is ever-changing and the PPE Symposium provides unbiased information from researchers and the fire service. No vendor infomercials are allowed.
Tesla is committed to helping fire departments and first responders safely handle emergency situations involving all Tesla products. Visit www.tesla.com/firstresponders for more information.
The Center for Public Safety Excellence is committed to leading the fire and emergency service to excellence through the continuous quality improvement process of accreditation, credentialing, and education. Agency Accreditation is a process of organizational evaluation to determine if a fire and emergency service agency is meeting the needs of the community. Professional Credentialing recognizes career excellence in fire and emergency service and offers strategies for continuous personal improvement. CPSE’s Technical Advisor Program offers agencies expert resources in project management and technical support as they work towards accreditation. Our expert-led seminars provide the tools for continuous improvement and are available in person and via web. Our annual Excellence Conference offers educational and networking opportunities for accreditation and credentialing.