2022 MAFC Conference: Full Schedule

CFI Continuing Education Credits • 1.5

Colonel Mortenson uses our U.S. Constitution and the Preamble in a creative and unique way to illustrate the beliefs and personal qualities that make up a good leader.

How many of you want to be leaders at some point in your lives? Why?
How many think they are leaders now? Why?
What makes someone a leader?
What makes them a good leader?
What makes them a bad leader?

My discussion with you tonight will hopefully spark in you a better understanding of what it takes to be a leader and secondly where you can find foundational inspiration.

Speakers

Royal Mortenson

Founding Director, THE RPM Group

Colonel Mortenson was commissioned as a Marine Second Lieutenant in April 1983 and served with distinction around the world as an infantry officer. During his 29+ year career, he commanded at the infantry platoon, company, battalion, and regimental level.He served at the Marine Corps... Read More →

Monday April 11, 2022 13:30 - 15:00 EDT
Platinum Ballroom

General Session

15:15 EDT

Legislative Issues Facing Michigan's Fire Service Today

CFI Continuing Education Credits • 1

Senior Capitol Correspondent Tim Skubick will focus on state capitol news and developments that impact public safety in general with an emphasis on fire departments. This will include a discussion of new federal and state funding that will relate to every member's local budget and will impact the services you are now providing. Anticipating the budget increase for fire departments will be well above the normal one or two percent increase, you will learn how you might add additional services to protect your local residents. Mr. Skubick's objective is to provide inside information on decisions made in Lansing that you need to know before those decisions are made so you can have input on the debate.

Speakers

Tim Skubick

Tim Skubick is the longest-serving state capitol correspondent in state history with 52 years on the state government and political beat. He anchors the weekly public TV broadcast Off the Record and covers the capitol for WJBK-TV Detroit, WLNS-TV Lansing, and writes for the political... Read More →

Monday April 11, 2022 15:15 - 16:15 EDT
Platinum Ballroom

General Session

16:30 EDT

President's Welcome Reception

Monday April 11, 2022 16:30 - 18:00 EDT
Platinum Ballroom

General Session

07:00 EDT

MAFC Executive Board and Membership Meeting

Tuesday April 12, 2022 07:00 - 08:00 EDT
Platinum Ballroom

General Session

07:00 EDT

Hot Breakfast

Tuesday April 12, 2022 07:00 - 08:00 EDT
Platinum Ballroom

Meals

08:00 EDT

IAFC Update

Speakers

Ken Stuebing

President, International Association of Fire Chiefs

Over his career, Chief Ken Stuebing has provided strong, consistent leadership that utilizes team building, innovative emergency response systems, and technology to cultivate a competent and proud emergency services workforce.Chief Stuebing has over thirty-five (35) years of experience... Read More →

Tuesday April 12, 2022 08:00 - 08:30 EDT
Platinum Ballroom

General Session

08:30 EDT

MI-MABAS Fire, Special Ops, & Task Force 1 Overview

The purpose of this session is to review the fire-based response framework available in Michigan for a large-scale emergency that begins and ends with the local jurisdiction in charge. MI-MABAS has built Mission Ready Packages (MRPs) that are consistent with the National Incident Management System (NIMS) that will facilitate a faster response to a specific request with the correct response package.

MRPs are specially created resource bundles that are organized, developed, trained, and exercised prior to an emergency or disaster. MRPs may be requested between Division Dispatch Centers or to the Red Center from the Division Dispatch Center. The appropriate MRP will be selected by Mi-MABAS based on the requested capability, location of the request, and availability. The MRP list includes Engine, Ambulance, Tanker, and Brush Truck Strike Teams along with Tanker and Fire Task Forces. In addition to the fire-based Special Operations MRP’s of Hazmat, UAS, Technical and Water Rescue, MI-TF1 also has the ability to provide Water, Canine, Search, Medical, Logistical Support, Structural Engineers, Heavy Equipment Operators, and specialized equipment MRPs.

The requested resources will report to the designated staging area and wait to be briefed by the Incident Commander or designee from the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). The briefing will include the current situation status, planned assignment, and chain of command. The MRP Team Leader will establish the incident action and communications plan for the resources under their direction that meets the expectations of the established ICS.

Reimbursement of an MI-MABAS resource will follow the guidelines established in the most recent Michigan Emergency Management Assistance Compact (MEMAC) regardless of whether the requesting agency is a MEMAC member or not. MEMAC provides guidance for Personnel, Equipment, travel, Lodging, Commodities, and Other reimbursements if desired by the responding agencies.

Speakers

Trent Atkins

Dave McIntyre

Special Operations Director, Michigan MABAS

Dave currently serves as Michigan Task Force 1 (MI-TF1) Program Manager and Michigan MABAS Special Operations Director. Dave worked 25 years for the Clinton Township Fire Department with extensive special operations experience and 5+ years as Macomb County Emergency Management Program... Read More →

Tuesday April 12, 2022 08:30 - 10:00 EDT
Platinum Ballroom

General Session

10:15 EDT

Best Practices in Firefighter Emotional Health

CME CATEGORY
• 1.5 Preparatory

Many fire administrators are searching for strategies to implement an emotionally healthy workplace. Join this session for a 60 minute dialogue with local professionals committed to sharing best practices in firefighter emotional health. From peer support group tips to selecting a chaplain, this session will have something for everyone looking to save those that save others.

Speakers

James Friedman

Managing Senior Police Chaplain, New Baltimore Police Department

James Friedman is the Managing Senior Police Chaplain and Reserve Police Officer for the New Baltimore Police Department. James also serves as Managing Police Chaplain for the Eastpointe Police Department, Saint Clair Shores Police Department, and Roseville Police Department. Friedman... Read More →

Mike Mattern

Dearborn Fire Department

Mike Mattern is a 14-year veteran of the Dearborn Fire Department. He is also a member of the Dearborn Fire Departments Technical Rescue Team as well as the Wayne County Hazardous Materials team. Since its inception, Mike has also been part of the Dearborn Fire Peer Support Team... Read More →

Robert Bryant

Training Captain, West Bloomfield Fire Department

Bob has been a member of the West Bloomfield Township Fire Department since 1993. During his 25 year career, he has served as a company officer, technical rescue team member, inspector, and currently serves as the training captain. Throughout his career, Bob has been active in the... Read More →

Greg Flynn

Fire Chief, West Bloomfield Fire Department

Chief Flynn joined the fire service in 1998. He has served his community as a firefighter/paramedic, EMS Division Captain, Assistant Chief, and currently as Fire Chief. Flynn has a Bachelor's degree in Public Safety Studies and is a graduate of the National Fire Academy Executive... Read More →

Tuesday April 12, 2022 10:15 - 11:15 EDT
Platinum Ballroom

General Session

11:15 EDT

Electrifying Michigan, The Fire Chiefs Guide to Batteries

CFI Continuing Education Credits • 1

The fire service is pressed with an urgency of electrification of the consumer market. This one-hour program will dive into the issues affecting the Fire Service and how the Fire Chief can be prepared. This includes the safety of response personnel, review of codes/standards affecting batteries including storage, manufacture, EV in fixed buildings, and how ESS/Mobility batteries affect the built environment

The problem

Consumer electronics
Electric Vehicles
Battery Storage (ESS)
Battery storage/manufacture EV, where are the codes
Case study on EV

Response priorities

Review pre-plan needs and overview
Discussion on location of fixed vs mobile
- Building/Sprinkler Requirements
- Update on where codes standards are going
Personal protective equipment and SCBA
Extinguishment or non-extinguishment
Towing and post incident priorities

Fire Chief Priorities

Review on needs with building / code officials
- Review battery/code updates from 2015-20224 fire codes (Include NFPA 855 and IFC 2024 or NFPA 2024)
Discussion with needs on various response items and need to include local elected officials
Review actions steps for the fire service

Speakers

Mike O'Brian

Fire Chief, Brighton Area Fire Authority

Michael O’Brian is the Fire Chief for the Brighton Area Fire Authority (MI). The combination department is responsible for fire protection over 74 square miles with five fire stations.Chief O’Brian serves on the board of directors for the International Association of Fire Chiefs... Read More →

Tuesday April 12, 2022 11:15 - 12:15 EDT
Platinum Ballroom

General Session

12:15 EDT

Lunch

Tuesday April 12, 2022 12:15 - 13:00 EDT
Platinum Ballroom

Meals

13:15 EDT

Emotional Wellness: Self-care For Chiefs

CME CATEGORY
• 1.5 Preparatory

You can’t fill anyone else’s cup if your cup is empty. Self-Care for Chiefs is a dynamic session created with chief officers at the top of mind. Chief Schroeder breaks down what self-care is, why self-care is essential, and action steps you can take immediately to build mental capacity for chief officers. The attendees will have tools to add to their self-care toolbox: timely, sustainable, and straightforward through humor, stories, and data. Finally, attendees will have a new perspective of the definition of self-care and how it applies to all areas of their lives.

Speakers

Diane Schroeder

Battalion Chief, Louisville Fire Protection District

Diane Schroeder has 22 years of experience working in leadership roles in the U.S. Fire Service. For 16 years, she has been focused on delivering authentic leadership and creating healthy work cultures to thrive. She currently serves as a Battalion Chief for the Louisville Fire Protection... Read More →

Tuesday April 12, 2022 13:15 - 14:45 EDT
Jade Room

Breakout Session

13:15 EDT

MI-MABAS • Are we prepared for a catastrophic event?

Understanding the collaborative partnership between MSP EMHSD and MABAS/MI-TF1
1. MSP EMHSD
  1. Response Identification
  2. Response Coordination
  3. State Emergency Center Operations
  4. Incident Management Team - assisting local jurisdictions
2. MABAS / MI-TF1
  1. Red Center – central communications center for request
  2. Resources identification – Strike Teams, Task Forces, and single-resource Mission Ready Packages (MRPs)
    1. MABAS - Fire Based Resources
    2. MI-TF1 & Special Operations Resources
  3. Response Coordination
    1. Response Coordinators & Command Liaison
    2. Strike Team Leaders / MRP Leaders
    3. Communications Plan and Interoperability
The Michigan Emergency Management Assistance Compact (MEMAC)
1. The facts of MEMAC
2. Requesting resources
3. Coordination of responding resources
4. Continuity of operations
5. Consistent reimbursement platform

Speakers

Bri Briggs

Operations Management Section Manager, Michigan State Police

Ms. Brianna Briggs currently serves as the Operations Management Section Manager with the Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD). Ms. Briggs has been with the EMHSD for over 10 years. She oversees the operational processes and readiness... Read More →

Shadd Whitehead

Task Force Leader, MI Task Force 1

Chief Whitehead has over 35 years of fire and rescue experience. He spent 28 years working for the Livonia Fire Department, MI, while serving 13 years as Chief. During his tenure he also served as the Chief of Special Operations for Western Wayne County, encompassing both Hazmat... Read More →

Tuesday April 12, 2022 13:15 - 14:45 EDT
Coral Room

Breakout Session

13:15 EDT

Save Time & Money with Cooperative Purchasing

Cooperative procurement has become a widely accepted practice to help local and state governments save time and money. This practice has evolved to cover many products and services fire departments need to purchase. This means fire chiefs and commissioners have another tool to save money and reduce overhead while ensuring they get the products they want for their department. Participants will learn how cooperative procurement programs work and how they can be utilized. Available cooperative purchasing options will be reviewed.

Elements Covered:

Public procurement trends
Defining cooperative procurement
Understanding how cooperative procurement works
Discuss best practices in cooperative procurement

Speakers

Crosby Grindle

President, Cooperative Services, LLC

Crosby is the President of Cooperative Services, LLC and is on the Board of Directors for the Fire and Emergency Manufacturers and Services Association (FEMSA). He currently works with Sourcewell to lead their public safety cooperative procurement initiative. Formerly, he served as... Read More →

Tuesday April 12, 2022 13:15 - 14:45 EDT
Pearl Room

Breakout Session

15:00 EDT

Emotional Wellness: Self-care For Chiefs

Speakers

Diane Schroeder

Battalion Chief, Louisville Fire Protection District

Tuesday April 12, 2022 15:00 - 16:30 EDT
Jade Room

Breakout Session

15:00 EDT

MI-MABAS • Brigadoon Cottage Fire on Mackinac Island Response

The Brigadoon Cottage on Mackinac Island caught fire on the evening of Sunday, May 30, 2021. Flames could be seen from the roof of the private Brigadoon Cottage, located on Main Street next door to the Mackinac Island Yacht Club. The Mackinac Island Fire Department was dispatched about 6:01 p.m. with mutual aid from the St. Ignace and Mackinaw City fire departments. Communications, planning, and resource management were key in bringing the fire under control without injury or involvement of additional structures.

Attendees will be provided with information that includes:

Pre-Incident Planning
Emergency Communications
Event Timeline
Event Challenges
Incident Objectives
Resource Management
Lessons Learned

Speakers

Jason St. Onge

Fire Chief, Mackinac Island Fire Department

Chief St. Onge has served on the Mackinac Island Fire Department since 1989. Appointed as a cadet in 1989, promoted to Firefighter in 1992, promoted to Sergeant 2002, promoted to Lt. In 2010, promoted to Assistant Chief in 2011, and Appointed as Chief of Mackinac Island FD in 2017.Jason... Read More →

Bryce Tracey

911 Coordinator, Mackinac County

Bryce has served as the 911 Coordinator and Assistant Emergency Manager for Mackinac County for seventeen years. He is currently President of the Michigan Communication Directors Association (MCDA), appointed by the Governor on his third term, and is the Chairman of the Michigan... Read More →

Tuesday April 12, 2022 15:00 - 16:30 EDT
Coral Room

Breakout Session

15:00 EDT

Save Time & Money with Cooperative Purchasing

Public procurement trends
Defining cooperative procurement
Understanding how cooperative procurement works
Discuss best practices in cooperative procurement

Speakers

Crosby Grindle

President, Cooperative Services, LLC

Tuesday April 12, 2022 15:00 - 16:30 EDT
Pearl Room

Breakout Session

17:00 EDT

Expo Kick-Off Reception

Light Appetizers
Hot Dogs
Drinks

Tuesday April 12, 2022 17:00 - 20:00 EDT
Expo Hall

Expo

18:30 EDT

MAFC Presidential Dinner Banquet

All Registered General Attendees & Significant Others are encouraged to attend!
Class A Uniforms / Formal Attire

Dinner admission is included with general attendee conference registration.

Additional tickets are available for purchase during the online registration process or on-site at the Event Registration Desk.

Tuesday April 12, 2022 18:30 - 21:00 EDT
Platinum Ballroom

Meals

07:30 EDT

Hot Breakfast

Wednesday April 13, 2022 07:30 - 08:00 EDT
Platinum Ballroom

Meals

08:00 EDT

Expo Welcome and Keynote • How to Create a Motivated Work Culture

CFI Continuing Education Credits • 2

Motivation is imminently practical, and any leader can become highly skilled at it. Our preference, of course, is to not have to have to “pump up” the troops every day, but to have a culture in which people are naturally motivated. This highly energetic and engaging presentation will help you do exactly that. What you will learn includes:

The top 12 (and least costly) motivators in business.
How to discover and use what motivates your team best.
2 ways employees can motivate each other.
The single most important element that creates a motivated culture.
How every leader can be a great motivator.

Speakers

Doug Cartland

Doug Cartland helps organizations in both the private and public sectors increase their success and profitability by improving their leadership skills.Since 1998 Doug has been an advisor to CEOs. He’s an expert in leadership and management skills and, in addition to his work with... Read More →

Wednesday April 13, 2022 08:00 - 10:00 EDT
Platinum Ballroom

General Session

10:00 EDT

Midwest Fire Rescue Expo®

Wednesday April 13, 2022 10:00 - 15:00 EDT
Expo Hall

Expo

10:15 EDT

RED Center / Division Dispatch Communications

Objective: A controlled chaos response that achieves maximum efforts at an incident.

What is MABAS?
1. The agreement
2. The why?
3. Great Lakes MABAS
4. Where we came from and where we are now
5. MABAS responses
Activation of MABAS assets?
1. The process on how to make a request
Why BOX cards?
1. Brief description
2. Scalable responses
3. The advantages to the IC
4. The advantages to the dispatch center
5. Intra vs Interdivisional response
6. Who is using them?
Consistent operations from terminology, the request, and the communication.
1. Geekspeak and the importance of using the same terminology
2. Discussing an MRP and the different types
What does the RED center do?
1. Detailed description
2. What we need
3. How to provide help
4. Communications

Speakers

Erik Youngblood

Dispatcher • Paramedic, Emergent Health Partners

Erik Youngblood, Paramedic, Dispatcher for Emergent Health Partners (EHP) Communications center located in Ann Arbor, MI. Erik has been in EMS for 32+ years holding positions as EMS and Fire dispatcher, Supervisor, Manager, CTO, and currently as a Radio Technician for EHP. Erik... Read More →

Wednesday April 13, 2022 10:15 - 11:15 EDT
Ivory Room

Breakout Session

10:15 EDT

Technical Rescue Quarterly Meeting

Speakers

Chris Martin

Task Force Leader, MI Task Force 1

Chris retired as the Fire Chief for the City of Sterling Heights in 2020 after serving 35 years in the fire service. During his career, he dedicated a significant amount of time to fire-based special operations, becoming a Hazmat Technician and Rescue Specialist. He was a founding... Read More →

Wednesday April 13, 2022 10:15 - 11:15 EDT
Coral Room

Breakout Session

11:30 EDT

Lunch

Wednesday April 13, 2022 11:30 - 13:30 EDT
Expo Hall

Meals

13:15 EDT

Fatal Fire at a Cedar Mill in the UP • Recap of MABAS Activation & Response

Speakers

Tom Phillipps

Emergency Management Coordinator, Menominee County

Menominee County Emergency Management Coordinator for a the past 3 years, 40 years in the fire service and 30 in EMS, spent 25 years as fire chief in Mellen Township. Life long resident of Menominee County, where I was in the Construction field for over 37 years. Married with 2 children... Read More →

Chris Dessart

Fire Chief, Mellen Fire Department

Member of the Mellen Fire Department for 23 years, Chief for 5. Has a passion for serving his community. During his years he has served as a firefighter, captain, Asst. Chief and now as the Chief. His full-time job is as a Funeral Director and when he's not at work or working on stuff... Read More →

Josh Dessart

Captain, Mellen Fire Department

Member of the Mellen Fire Department for 14 years, Captain for 4. Passion to the community and give back as much as he can. Formerly worked as an auxiliary police officer for 10 years with the City of Menominee Police Department. Former Water Rescue Commander and member of the Menominee... Read More →

Wednesday April 13, 2022 13:15 - 14:15 EDT
Ivory Room

Breakout Session

13:15 EDT

MITF1 Sponsoring Chief

Speakers

Chris Martin

Task Force Leader, MI Task Force 1

Wednesday April 13, 2022 13:15 - 14:15 EDT
Coral Room

Breakout Session