First Responder Summit Draft 2

Event

First Responder Summit:
Electric Vehicle and Stored Energy Summit

May 12-14, 2026

Innovative Learning Classroom Building, Texas A&M University Campus, 215 Lamar St, College Station, TX 77844

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Join leading experts at the First Responder Summit: Electric Vehicle and Stored Energy, May 12–14, 2026, at Texas A&M University, for in-depth discussions and training on EV and battery-related emergency response. This summit brings together top professionals in fire safety, engineering, and hazardous materials to share cutting-edge insights and best practices for first responders.

Speakers

Chris Pfaff

Fire Captain and Prevention Officer, West Pierce Fire and Rescue

Patrick Durham

Captain and Training Officer, Troy Fire Department

Dr. Sean Thompson

Regional Law Enforcement and Dangerous Waste Coordinator

Sean DeCrane

Director, Fire Fighter Health and Safety Operational Services

Chris Greene

Retired Captain, Seattle Fire Department; Instructor and Committee Member

Daylan Zartman

Chief Operating Officer, Energy Security Agency; Technical Rescue Specialist and Paramedic

Lance Bullard

Associate Agency Director and Senior Research Engineer, Texas A&M Transportation Institute

Schedule of Events

12

Tuesday

9:00 – 11:30 AM

Badge pickup

1:30 – 3:00 PM

Speaker

3:00 – 3:30 PM

Afternoon break / snacks

3:30 – 5:00 PM

Speaker

13

Wednesday

8:00 – 10:00 AM

Speaker

10:00 – 10:30 AM

Morning break / snacks

10:30 – 12:00 PM

Speaker

12:00 – 1:30 PM

Lunch

1:30 – 3:00 PM

Speaker

3:00 – 3:30 PM

Afternoon break / snacks

3:30 – 5:00 PM

Speaker

14

Thursday

8:00 – 10:00 AM

Speaker

10:00 – 10:30 AM

Morning break / snacks

10:30 – 12:00 PM

Speaker

12:00 PM

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