- Record breaking attendance - an increase of 4% over 2007!
- A successful first time co-location with EMS at Firehouse Expo.
- Harvey Eisner honored for 25 years of service and commitment to Firehouse.
- Local dignitaries such as Mayor Sheila Dixon, Fire Chief James Clack, members of the city council and the BACVA President and CEO Thomas J. Noonan helped open the event at the Baltimore City Appreciation Ceremony.
- Battalion Chief Warren “Hubba” Wood, Jr. recognized as the winner of the 2008 Fire News Outstanding Leadership Award.
- 460 exhibitors (a total of 103,500 sq ft) displaying the best in fire industry products, services and technology.
- Exceptional educational opportunities including hands-on training, pre-conference workshops, and conference sessions.
- Roundtable discussions and podcasts --
- Firehouse Management – NOW LIVE!!
- Fire Chief Richard B. Gasaway moderates the panel that includes Chief Dennis Compton of Mesa, AZ (retired); Battalion Chief Mark Emery of Woodinville, WA and Battalion Chief John J. Salka, of New York City.
- Volunteer Chiefs Panel – NOW LIVE!!
- Join Fire Chief Richard B. Gasaway as he moderates a roundtable discussion with four volunteer fire chiefs: William R. Ball of Williamsport, MD, Volunteer Fire & Emergency Medical Services; David Jonker of New Canaan, CT, Fire Company No. 1; Robert Harvey, of the Southern Shores, NC, Volunteer FD; and L. Carl Smith, Jr., of the Thunderbolt, GA, Volunteer FD
- Handling Specialized Rescue – NOW LIVE!!
- This roundtable podcast draws from a very experienced panel on a variety of topics in the specialized rescue field. The panelists include: Division Chief Joe Brocato, of Baltimore City; Battalion Chief Fred LaFemina, of FDNY; Lt. Mickey Conboy, of FDNY and Lt. Scott Merbach from Baltimore City. The podcast was moderated by retired Captain Peter Rizzo of the Rochester, NY, Fire Department and Owner of Tech Rescue Corporation.
- Training Today and in the Future
- Urban Search & Rescue
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