Training and Safety Captain
Fairmont Fire Department
Fairmont, WV
Dustin Lambert has more than 24 years of fire and emergency services experience and currently serves as a career Captain with the Fairmont (WV) Fire Department, where he manages the department’s training, inspection, and safety division. He holds a doctorate in Emergency Management from Jacksonville State University, a master’s degree in Safety Management from West Virginia University, and a bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety from Fairmont State University.
Dustin’s research expertise focuses on responder safety and health, with an emphasis on human factors and emergency vehicle crashes. He is a West Virginia state fire and EMS instructor, an instructor for the National Fire Academy’s Responder Health and Safety curriculum, a National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Fellow, and an FAA-licensed private pilot.
What do you need to know to succeed at the Mount Everest of 911 calls? What if you can’t find the flow chart? Evidence shows that you already have everything you need to succeed in the darkest hour.
Through an in-depth case study of the response to the Seattle Duck Boat crash, attendees will learn simple logistical steps that, when taken within the first 90 seconds, can pave the way for success. Learners will then discover the benefits of intuitive triage and get hands-on practice with an approach that is less cumbersome and just as effective as algorithm-based MCI triage.
The presentation will conclude with tips and tricks for avoiding common pitfalls in MCI management, along with strategies for preparing and training for the big day.
