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2026 FSPA Conference

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Day #1 - October 15th

 
TimeSession
– Robert Avsec, MC, introduces the Conference Host, Matt Laas from the Office of the Oregon State Fire Marshal for Opening Remarks.  Followed by the Presentation of Colors and our National Anthem.
– Avsec introduces Keynote Speaker, TBA
– Avsec & Dunckel: Presentation of FSPA Awards.
– Break (10 minutes)
– Is there room for a Ride Along?,–Dr. Monya Cohen
– Break (10 minutes)
– From SOF to Station: What Operator Performance Science May Offer the Fire Service–Dr. Silvia DeGirolamo
– Lunch
– Restoring Resilience: An Evidence-Based Biopsychosocial Approach to PTSD, Brain Injury, and Chronic Pain in First Responders–Battalion Chief (Ret.) David Picone, et al
– Break (10 minutes)
–

National Trends in Firefighter Behavioral Health–Dr. Theresa Skojec

– Break (10 minutes)
– FSPA Membership Meeting

Day #2 - October 16th

 
TimeSession
– Opening Remarks from MC Robert Avsec.
– Briefing from Task Group CHARLIE  on their work to develop Fireground Human Factors Analysis
– Break (10 minutes)
– Maintaining Inner Stability Under Pressure: Practical Tools for Firefighters and Therapists Who Work with Them–Dr. Ben Bernstein
– Break (10 minutes)
– From Fragmented to Unified: Implementing a Statewide Zero Suicide Framework for the Florida Fire Service–Dr. Ashley Winch
– Lunch
– Decision-Making Under Fire: Cognitive Load, Stress, and Nervous System Effects on Performance–Dr. Jeannelle Perkins
– Break (10 minutes)
– From the Brain to the Backstep: Stress, Survival, and Performance in the Fire Service–Ms. Jennifer Laurel Weaver
– Break (10 minutes)
– National Trends in Firefighter Behavioral Health–Dr. Theresa Ann Skojec
– Break (10 minutes)
– Dr. Gina Dunckel: Announcement of location for FSPA Conference in 2026 and presentation by the host city.
– Close of ConferenceClose of Conference

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