First Responder Summit:
Electric Vehicle and Stored Energy
Join us for our third annual First Responder Summit, May 12–14, in College Station. For the past two years, the summit has raised awareness of battery safety issues. This year, we dive into the tactics, strategies and best practices for addressing energy storage emergencies.
12
Tuesday
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
David Coatney and Gordon Lohmeyer
Opening Remarks
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Patrick Durham
Challenges of Large Scale Lithium-ion Battery Incidents
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Afternoon Break/Snacks
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Chris Pfaff
Unmarked Risk: Alternative Fuel Vehicle Hazards
13
Wednesday
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Chris Greene and Andy Allison
Residential Energy Hazards
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Morning Break
10:30 AM – Noon
Sean DeCrane
Research Into Fire Service Response to Residential ESS
Noon – 1:30 PM
Lunch
Lunch on your own
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Eddie Murphy
Transportation Related Battery Incidents and Response Resource Information
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Afternoon Break/Snacks
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Jim Kovar
Evolving Roadside Safety
14
Thursday
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Dalan Zartman
Large-Format Battery Fires: Lessons, Tools and Decisions
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Morning Break
10:30 AM – Noon
Sean Thompson and Scott Lancaster
Washington State’s Clean Energy Future: Hazards, Gaps, and Responder Readiness
END OF EVENT
Andy Allison
Retired Firefighter, Lewisville Fire Department
Chris Greene
Retired Captain, Seattle Fire Department; Developer of Seattle’s Energy Response Program
Chris Pfaff
Fire Captain and Prevention Officer, West Pierce Fire and Rescue
Dalan Zartman
Chief Operating Officer, Energy Security Agency; Technical Rescue Specialist and Paramedic
Eddie Murphy
Emergency Response Liaison for Outreach, Engagement and Grants, Office of Hazardous Materials Safety
James Kovar
Associate Research Scientist, Texas A&M Transportation Institute
Patrick Durham
Captain and Training Officer, Troy Fire Department; Mechanical Engineer
Sean DeCrane
Former Director of Training and Chief of Operations, Cleveland Division of Fire
Dr. Sean Thompson
Deputy State Fire Marshal; Clean Energy Research & Training; Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office
Scott Lancaster
Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal, Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office
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Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center
177 Joe Routt Boulevard
College Station, TX 77840
Limited spots available.
Receive complimentary guest parking at Gene Stallings Blvd. when you book through the event link.
Parking:
Gene Stallings Blvd. Parking Garage
500 Gene Stallings Blvd.
College Station, TX 77840
Max daily rate: $15 (per entry)
City of College Station Resources
Speaker Highlight
Chris Greene and Andy Allison: Residential Energy Hazards
Chris Greene Andy Allison Speaker Highlight
Chris Greene and Andy Allison: Residential Energy Hazards
The energy hazards associated with a residential house fire can be complex and lethal.  Therefore, it is essential to develop training specific to the energy hazards in today’s homes. This session will demonstrate how to identify energy hazard indicators and respond proactively, and Andy Allison will tell the story of how he was electrocuted during overhaul of a home that was misidentified as “de-energized.” Energy hazard training in this field can help prevent such tragedies in the future.  
Chris Greene retired as a captain of the Seattle Fire Department in 2023. He developed Seattle’s Energy Response Program, and he worked with Seattle City Light to create the nation’s first energy response specialty technical team, which addresses energy emergencies in Seattle.
Andy Allison is a retired firefighter from the Lewisville Fire Department in Lewisville, Texas. In 2012, he responded to a structure fire and was electrocuted. Despite severe injuries, Allison has overcome these challenges and continues to serve his community. His story is a testament to his resilience and commitment.
Speaker Highlight
Sean DeCrane: Research into Fire Service Response to Residential ESS
Speaker Highlight
Sean DeCrane: Research into Fire Service Response to Residential ESS
This session will provide an overview of two recent research projects that investigated ESS involvement in residential fires and the severity of explosion hazards. Attendees will benefit from hearing lessons learned and the Fire Service Tactical Considerations developed. 
Sean DeCrane has been involved with research at Underwriters Laboratories and the National Institute of Standards and Technology, where he focuses on firefighter tactical operations and the firefighter work environment. He retired from the Cleveland Division of Fire after more than 25 years.