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9:10 AM - 9:40 AM Concurrent Session 1 Understanding the Role of Emergency Responders and Roadway Safety Concurrent Session 1A, Empire Theater Description: Struck-by incidents continue to be an alarming trend for responders. During this interactive presentation, Chief Denniston will explain the importance of attitude, training, and proper policies and procedures in reducing the number of injuries and deaths across the state and country each year. Unified Command, advanced warning, coordination, and public education are no longer options; they are necessities. Each organization must complete a community vulnerability and needs assessment in order to mitigate the chances of YOU becoming the next tragic headline. Presenter & Biography Info: David Denniston is the Senior Vice President of Risk Management for McNeil and Company (ESIP) and serves as Executive Director of the National FARMEDIC Training Program. Dave has been in Emergency Services for 30-plus years with the Cortlandville Fire Department in Upstate NY. He has served as Chief of the Department, President, and Chairman of the Board of Directors. Dave serves Cortland County as Deputy Fire Coordinator and also serves the Town of Virgil as Fire Commissioner. He serves as VP for the New York State Association of Fire Districts, as Secretary of the National Volunteer Fire Council Foundation Board, and on the Advisory Board for The New York State Fire Chiefs Association. Chief Denniston has presented emergency vehicle operation, social media, and leadership classes at several state, regional, and national shows and conventions, including Firehouse Expo in Baltimore, San Diego, and Orlando, and IAFC conferences in Dallas, Denver, Chicago, and Atlanta. He has been the keynote speaker at State Conventions in New York, Indiana, Colorado, and Washington. Dave sits on two NFPA tech committees and has articles printed in several trade magazines. NYSDOT Work Zone Safety & Practices to use at a Crash Concurrent Session 1B, Martha Eddy Description: An overview of the safety components and equipment found in work zones and how they relate to crash scenes. Presenter & Biography Info: Craig D’Allaird is a Professional Engineer currently serving as a Safety Evaluation Engineer with NYSDOT’s Highway Safety Bureau. In this role, he evaluates roadway safety performance and supports initiatives aimed at improving transportation safety across New York State. Prior to joining NYSDOT, Craig worked as a civil engineer with NYSDEC and also served as the Commissioner of Public Works for the Town of Glenville, New York, where he oversaw municipal infrastructure and public works operations. Craig has experience in engineering education as well, having served as an Assistant Professor and Department Chair at Hudson Valley Community College. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Project Engineer at The Chazen Companies. Craig holds a Master of Science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and has built a career focused on public infrastructure, engineering practice, and transportation safety. 9:40 AM - 9:55 AM Networking Break/ Exhibitor Review/ Photos 16