April Technical Meeting – Virtual

Date & Time: Tuesday, April 28, 2026, from 12:00pm – 1:00pm, lunchtime meeting

Location: virtual meeting through Webex

Speaker: Jeremy Dixon, CSP, PMP, FCO IV

Topic: Interactive Discussion on Having a Fire Department as your Rescue Team – Do you have realistic expectations?

Description: This presentation will be an interactive discussion format. Many types of work require rescue services (i.e. confined space entry, Hazmat and working from heights), if you depend on your local fire department, you might be setting yourself up for failure! A discussion about the current state of the fire service in Western PA and a refresher on where rescue services are required as well as best practice suggestions.

Learning objectives:
– Examine the current state of the fire service in Western PA
– Review requirements for rescue services outlined in OSHA standards
– Examine best practices in engaging emergency services in your community
– Recommend proactive approaches to ensuring compliance and worker safety

Speaker Bio: Jeremy Dixon, CSP, PMP, FCO IV

Jeremy Dixon is the HSE Program Manager at Employbridge. His experience includes:
– Associate of Applied Science in Fire Science Technology from Westmoreland County Community College (’03)
– Bachelor of Science in Safety from Indiana University of Pennsylvania (’05)
– Master of Arts in Adult and Community Education from University of Pennsylvania (’13)
– Certified Safety Professional – 2015
– Project Management Professional – 2024
– Job history
– Combination of Industrial and Service based industries including government contracting.
– Currently working in staffing Safety Management
– 31 years in Fire / EMS / Hazmat / Technical Rescue / EMA
– Assistant Chief Westmoreland City VFD
– PA State Fire Academy Suppression Instructor

Cost: free

You must register to receive the link to the virtual meeting.
Meeting virtual link information will be provided after registration within the week of the meeting.

Registration is open!