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Bus Rollover Scene Set-Up Competition Session 3C, Outdoor Demo Area Description: “Understanding from your initial dispatch to when Everybody Goes Home.” A Bus Rollover incident will be staged outdoors of the main building, and participants will learn how to safely set up around an incident, stage equipment, and discuss ways to keep first responders and motorists safe while keeping traffic moving. At the same time, all participants will sharpen their learned skills and work on their teamwork with all the other first responding disciplines. Participants will also be given the opportunity to check out responding vehicles, their purpose of operation, and how they will perform during the incident. Presenter & Biography Info: Tom With is An Active member / Interior firefighter of the Fuller Road Fire Department of Colonie (2/88). Currently a Safety Officer, Fire Police Officer, and Past Captain in charge of FD Training. Operations CAR #8 Fire Police, of the Town of Colonie Emergency Services Committee, 1996 to present. Conduct a Monthly Meeting and Drill Program for all Town of Colonie Fire Police. TIMS training updates are always on the Program Agenda. Past President of The Fire Police Association of Albany County, 1995 – 2011, and current Member (since 1989). Past President of the Volunteer Fire Police Association of NYS, 1999 – 2001.Co-Chair of the NYSDOT TIMS Statewide Steering Comm. (2024 to present), Member since 2016, representing Volunteer Fire Police Association of the State of New York (VFPASNY) and the Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY). Attended the “FHWA National Traffic Incident Management Responder Leadership, Technology, and Training Symposium”, October 20 – 22, 2023, at the National Emergency Training Center, National Fire Academy, Emmitsburg, Maryland. Represented the NYSDOT TIMS Statewide Steering Committee. Alumnus of National Fire Academy 1995, NYS Weekends & Volunteer Incentive Program Classes. Alexander Ruckh is a public safety professional with experience spanning military service, law enforcement, volunteer firefighting, and emergency transportation operations. He currently serves with the NYS DOT, supporting emergency preparedness, operations, training, and incident coordination. His Background reflects a long-standing commitment to public safety through all levels of government. 12:00 PM –1:00 PM Provided Working Lunch/ Networking/ Exhibitors LODD overview 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Plenary Presentation Data, Dollars, and Deaths: Making TIM an Uncompromising Priority Keynote, Martha Eddy Description: Behind every "struck-by" statistic is a family forever changed, a budget stretched thin, and a gap in our collective safety net. This session moves beyond the "Move Over" stickers to look at the cold, hard realities of roadway incidents through the lens of the Struck-By Sentinel (SBS). By analyzing the intersection of economic impact and human loss, we will build a professional case for why Traffic Incident Management (TIM) must be a non-negotiable priority for all disciplines—from the smallest towing outfit to the largest law enforcement agency. We will challenge the status quo and provide the data-driven "why" behind making every responder a TIM hero. Presenter & Biography Info: Todd Leiss is a career Traffic Incident Management (TIM) specialist with over 30 years of hands-on experience across the emergency response spectrum. His background includes service as a volunteer firefighter, EMT, HazMat technician, and 911 dispatcher, giving him a unique, 360-degree 19