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2025 Annual Conference: State Fire Marshal

Friday, October 17th, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm 

State Fire Marshal: So, You Want to Deploy
John Ehret, Fire Service Support Team Supervisor, State Fire Marshal Division; Jared Rozeboom, Fire Service Specialist, State Fire Marshal Division; Kevin Reed, Deputy Director, Minnesota Homeland Security and Emergency Management; Justin Koch, EMAC, LESO, Mutual Aid and Logistics Coordinator, Minnesota Homeland Security and Emergency Management; Taylor Schenk, Wildland Fire Training & Certification Supervisor, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources; Craig Ferguson, Rural Fire Program Supervisor, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources; Chief Dan Retka, SBM Fire Department

 

Session Description
In this session we will examine deployments in Minnesota and the process followed to send equipment to a large-scale incident. We will share information about a new program that is under development in Minnesota, Engine Strike Teams, that you won’t want to miss. Additionally, In this session we will cover Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) requests as they pertain to fire departments in Minnesota. We will take a deep dive into the specifics of the EMAC requests and share best practices on how you can collaborate with neighboring departments to build mission ready packages. We will also review what you can expect while deployed outside of the state and what steps need to be taken once you return home. Finally, hear updates from the Mn DNR on crosswalk training and credentialing. Exciting times for the Minnesota Fire Service.