Los Angeles City Fire Department Hazardous Materials Division


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Los Angeles City Fire Department
Hazardous Materials Division

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Elevate your gas detection skills at the Strategic Hazmat Operations Workshop

Join Hazmat Teams for two days of intensive hands-on training with gas detection. Specifically curated for hazmat firefighting specialists, this workshop provides practical experience in gas detection scenarios using Dräger's comprehensive collection of mobile gas detection technology.

August 22 & 23
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

SPACE IS LIMITED.
DEADLINE EXTENDED!!!!

PLEASE SIGN UP BY AUG. 18, 2023

Join Us for the SHOW
Strategic Hazmat Operations Workshop

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED!

Looking forward to seeing you

Tuesday & Wednesday

DAY ONE

Topics
Dräger Colormetric Tubes
and X-site Live Area Hazards Monitor

Location
Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center
Los Angeles Fire Department JHAT
1700 Stadium Way, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Lunch provided by Fire Etc. of San Diego

DAY TWO

Topics
Dräger Handheld Gas Monitors
including X-am multi-gas, Pac single gas,
and X-pid Photoionization Detector

Location
Courtyard Monterey Park
555 North Atlantic Blvd., Monterey Park, CA 91754

Lunch provided by Fire Etc. of San Diego

This is your chance to connect with local hazmat leadership and learn from distinguished product specialists. During this comprehensive training symposium, you'll have the opportunity of using various tools, including tubes, single and multi-gas monitors, and area monitoring devices.

A strategic set of topics including the use of tubes, strategies for taking measurements, hazmat set operations, introduction to area monitoring, and many more skillsets will be covered. As you are committed to safeguarding your community, this workshop will help to enhance your skillsets, arming you with some of the most advanced gas detection techniques in today’s hazmat response.

As a hazmat leader, collaboration is vital! You'll have the unique opportunity to connect with peers, share experiences, and learn from renowned product specialists. Beyond technical skills, you'll have the chance to expand your professional network, meet like-minded individuals, and potentially forge lasting professional relationships.

Don't worry about budget approval — entry is complimentary. However, space is limited, so sign up now to secure your seat.

Need a place to crash? We’ve negotiated special pricing on your behalf at the Marriott Courtyard Monterey Park for $159.00 per night. Simply visit this link or mention the event name "Los Angeles Firefighter Training Expo" when booking your room when calling the hotel at (626) 656-4056. The Courtyard is located at 555 North Atlantic Blvd., Monterey Park, CA 91754.

Please make your reservation by August 14, 2023, to secure this offer.

Featured Speakers at the SHOW
Strategic Hazmat Operations Workshop

Gas Detection Product Manager Randy Fuson at Dräger

Randy Fuson

Gas Detection Product Manager
Dräger Inc. of Houston, TX

Randy Fuson is the driving force behind Dräger's innovative gas detection technologies for North America. With a background in chemistry, a degree in Health and Safety, and 24 years of experience, Randy has been instrumental in developing several of Dräger's latest gas detection products. His deep understanding of both the technical requirements and practical needs of gas detection makes him a respected authority in the field of atmospheric monitoring.

Dave Lamensdorf of Safe Environment Engineering

David Lamensdorf

CEO/President/Founder
Safe Environment Engineering of Valencia, CA

David Lamensdorf has successfully guided the company to become a complete solutions provider using the Life·line® system, offering network based telemetric public safety and environmental solutions. He earned his degree in Electrical Engineering from California Polytechnic University. David Lamensdorf also served as the Chairman of the Emergency Interoperability Consortium, the largest public/private association focused on the development of open data interoperability standards. He also recently served as Co-Chairman of the Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards (OASIS) Emergency Interoperability Steering Committee.

Gas Detection Product Manager Ed Ligus at Dräger

Edward G. Ligus

Gas Detection Product Manager
Dräger Inc. of Houston, TX

Ed Ligus has 42 years of experience in the field of gas detection focusing on Dräger colorimetric indicator tubes. He has worked on a variety of industry groups including the AIHA Gas and Vapor Detection Committee and the ISEA Ed has presented papers at a number of conferences such as the AIHce, the Midwest Hazmat Conference, the AGMSC and hosted a number of seminars and training sessions for the fire service and general industry for many years.

The Strategic Hazmat Operations Workshop
is brought to you by the following organizations.

Los Angeles City Fire Department Hazardous Materials Division

Los Angeles City Fire Department Hazardous Materials Division

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