2024 Classes & Workshops
The PBSC Invitational is proud to announce a new addition to its lineup: public safety workshops and lectures. Elevating the event beyond mere competition, these sessions will provide invaluable insights and education on crucial topics in public safety. From cutting-edge techniques to expert advice, attendees can learn from the best in the field. With a commitment to enhancing safety and knowledge, the PBSC Invitational continues to set the standard for excellence in the industry. Take advantage of this unique chance to engage, learn, and contribute to advancing public safety.
View available classes & workshops: Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday
Monday, April 29
Extrication Hands-on Training
8:30am - 4:30pm | Drill Field | Campus Map
Presented by Transportation Emergency Rescue Committee (TERC)
Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Emergencies Lecture/Demo
9am - Noon & 1:30pm - 4:30pm | PSC 111 | Campus Map
Conducted by Dave Dalrymple
Presenter Bio
David Dalrymple, AIETecRI is a Rescue Consultant/ Educator for RoadwayRescue LLC. He has been involved with Emergency Services for 40 years. Dave has been actively teaching transportation rescue topics for over 27 years. He is the owner of RoadwayRescue LLC, a dynamic educational team for transportation rescue training. In 2007 he received the coveted Harvey Grant award for excellence in rescue education. Dave is also a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) task force on Hybrids & Electric vehicles for first & second responders for the past 12 years.
Dave is the former Education Chair for TERC-US, a group who are tasked with providing educational guidance and assessment for extrication challenges in the United States. He is certified as an International level extrication assessor and has taught and assessed in North America, Europe, UK and South Africa.
Dave is actively involved in emergency response at performance rally events with American Rally Association. Dave is a member of the International Council on Motorsport Sciences. He has developed the Rally Safety educational program series.
Dave has developed & delivered educational programs, seminars as well as published articles on transportation rescue topics on a local, regional, national and international level. Dave is a contributing author for the Penwell Firefighter I & II textbook and has authored 3 seasons of extrication training minutes for Fire Engineering.com & has authored a 3 DVD educational series on vehicle rescue from Fire Engineering Books and Videos.
Tuesday, April 30
Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Emergencies Lecture/Demo
9am - Noon & 1:30pm - 4:30pm | PSC 111 | Campus Map
Conducted by Dave Dalrymple
Presenter Bio
David Dalrymple, AIETecRI is a Rescue Consultant/ Educator for RoadwayRescue LLC. He has been involved with Emergency Services for 40 years. Dave has been actively teaching transportation rescue topics for over 27 years. He is the owner of RoadwayRescue LLC, a dynamic educational team for transportation rescue training. In 2007 he received the coveted Harvey Grant award for excellence in rescue education. Dave is also a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) task force on Hybrids & Electric vehicles for first & second responders for the past 12 years.
Dave is the former Education Chair for TERC-US, a group who are tasked with providing educational guidance and assessment for extrication challenges in the United States. He is certified as an International level extrication assessor and has taught and assessed in North America, Europe, UK and South Africa.
Dave is actively involved in emergency response at performance rally events with American Rally Association. Dave is a member of the International Council on Motorsport Sciences. He has developed the Rally Safety educational program series.
Dave has developed & delivered educational programs, seminars as well as published articles on transportation rescue topics on a local, regional, national and international level. Dave is a contributing author for the Penwell Firefighter I & II textbook and has authored 3 seasons of extrication training minutes for Fire Engineering.com & has authored a 3 DVD educational series on vehicle rescue from Fire Engineering Books and Videos.
Changing Organizational Behavior through High Performance Leadership
9:30am - 11:30am | PSD 108 | Campus Map
Conducted by Chiefs Downey and Schuldt
This dynamic two-hour presentation will focus on the keys to what behaviors need to be changed and how to change them. What does high performance look like and how does an individual become a high-performance leader? Lunch will be provided with registration.
Presenter Bios
Dave Downey, Fire Chief (retired)
Dave Downey is a 42-year veteran of the fire service working through the ranks as
a firefighter, company officer, Battalion Chief, Division Chief, and Assistant Fire
Chief. Chief Downey retired as the Fire Chief of Miami-Dade Fire Rescue in May 2019
after serving in that capacity for 6 ½ years.
Currently, Chief Downey serves as the Chair of NFPA 1710, a Technical Committee member on NFPA 3000, and the Chair of the International Association of Fire Chiefs’ US&R Committee. Dave is a Senior Leadership Consultant with Tenzinga, a nationally renowned leadership development company.
Chief Downey has an associate degree in fire science, a bachelor’s degree in public administration, and a master’s degree in public administration.
Chief Downey is a member of the International Association of Fire Fighters, International Association of Fire Chief’s, National Fire Protection Association, Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association, and the Florida Fire Chief’s Association.
Kingman Schuldt, Fire Chief (retired)
Kingman is a 46-year veteran of the fire service. From 2010-2021 he was a member of
the Greater Naples Fire Rescue District in Collier County (FL) where he served as
Fire Chief and Chief Executive Office.
Kingman is owner and Principal Officer of Emergency Services Management Group, providing
education, professional development and public safety consulting services for fire
service professionals and organizations. Kingman speaks nationally on leadership development,
organizational management, and communications.
Kingman also serves as a Government Analyst II with the Florida Division of State Fire Marshal, and a Senior Leadership Consultant with Tenzinga Consulting.
During his career Kingman served on the Board of Directors of the International Association of Fire Chiefs, Southeastern Association of Fire Chiefs and Florida Fire Chiefs Association. Kingman participated on several professional boards and councils including the Knox® Rapid Access Advisory Council, Special Districts National Advisory Board, Global Public Safety Solutions, Emergency Services Consulting International, and “A Safe Havens for Newborns”.
Kingman and his wife Mary, reside in Plantation, Florida. Together they have two grown children, a grandson, and Clyde, the Boston Terrier.
Wednesday, May 1
“From the Streets and Beyond“ Advancements in Emergency Medical Care Symposium
7:45am - 3:30pm | PSD 108 | Campus Map
Presented by the Palm Beach State College EMS Department in association with the EMS Providers of Palm Beach County.
Palm Beach State College, in partnership with the EMS Providers Council of Palm Beach County, is thrilled to announce the inaugural EMS Symposium. This event provides a platform for sharing knowledge and advancing the Emergency Medical Services field. It will bring together experienced professionals, distinguished doctors, and esteemed educators in the EMS field. Save the date and join us for a day focused on learning and promoting excellence in EMS. Let's collaborate to enhance care standards and positively impact the lives of those we serve. The symposium is open to EMS professionals, ER nurses, students, educators, and anyone passionate about EMS, and there's no cost to attend. Registration (lunch included) is required to ensure attendance and earn EMS and Nursing Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
Firefighter Survival Hands-on Training
8:30am - 4pm | Drill Tower | Campus Map
Presented by Florida RIT Operations Group (FROG)
Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Emergencies Lecture/Demo
9am - Noon & 1:30pm - 4:30pm | PSC 111 | Campus Map
Conducted by Dave Dalrymple
Presenter Bio
David Dalrymple, AIETecRI is a Rescue Consultant/ Educator for RoadwayRescue LLC.
He has been involved with Emergency Services for 40 years. Dave has been actively
teaching transportation rescue topics for over 27 years. He is the owner of RoadwayRescue
LLC, a dynamic educational team for transportation rescue training. In 2007 he received
the coveted Harvey Grant award for excellence in rescue education. Dave is also a
member of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) task force on Hybrids & Electric
vehicles for first & second responders for the past 12 years.
Dave is the former Education Chair for TERC-US, a group who are tasked with providing educational guidance and assessment for extrication challenges in the United States. He is certified as an International level extrication assessor and has taught and assessed in North America, Europe, UK and South Africa.
Dave is actively involved in emergency response at performance rally events with American Rally Association. Dave is a member of the International Council on Motorsport Sciences. He has developed the Rally Safety educational program series.
Dave has developed & delivered educational programs, seminars as well as published articles on transportation rescue topics on a local, regional, national and international level. Dave is a contributing author for the Penwell Firefighter I & II textbook and has authored 3 seasons of extrication training minutes for Fire Engineering.com & has authored a 3 DVD educational series on vehicle rescue from Fire Engineering Books and Videos.
Thursday, May 2
Rope & Con-space Hands-on Training
8:30am - 4pm | Drill Tower | Campus Map
Presented by Elevated Safety
Best Practices for Critically Burned Patients in the field
10am - 11am & 1pm - 2pm | Room PSC 114 | Campus Map
Presented by HCA Florida Kendall Hospital Level I Trauma/ Burn and Reconstructive Center
Every deviation from burn best practices can create obstacles, jeopardizing successful patient outcomes. Our goal is 100% survival, patient comfort, and quality of life as best as possible. Consistency in following established protocols is crucial for optimizing patient care and ensuring the best possible recovery. First Responders are often setting the tone for that goal. Together we'll discuss and perform the latest burn care guidelines for the pre-hospital setting.
Speaker Bio: Jack Swerdloff
Born and raised in Miami-Dade County, I started my 28-yearcareer in the fire service
with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) at the age of 19. I filled many positions. 2 of
the longest runs were as Captain of MDFR’s busiest firehouses. I feel the world of
Emergency Services is the last hope for a person with seconds to live, or watching
their property be ravaged by a disaster. It’s a responsibility I’ve never taken lightly.
Since 2022 I’ve been lucky to have joined the team at HCA Hospitals. I proudly represent
them now as the Education and Outreach Coordinator for the Burn and Reconstructive
Center at HCA Florida Kendall Hospital’s Level I Trauma Center. There’s no better
feeling than to have made a positive difference in someone’s life or to have been
part of a team that saved them from leaving this earth too early.
Friday, May 3
The Journey Within: From Trauma to Triumph
A First Responder’s perspective on his continuous journey from “Trauma to Triumph” | 9am - 12:30pm | PSC 111 | Campus Map
Jason Friedman shares his experiences, both professional and personal, all while dealing with the struggles that come with being a First Responder. From darkness there will always be light. “The Journey Within” is about overcoming mental health issues and continuing the never-ending journey in Post Traumatic Growth.
“Sometimes the strongest weapon of all is your mind. Let it protect you, not hurt you.”
Saturday, May 4
Bridging the Gap
A Firefighter Mental Health & Spouse Fire/EMS Skills Workshop | 9am - 7pm | PSC 111 | Campus Map
The Delray Beach Firefighters Benevolent is hosting a one-day Firefighter Mental Health/Spouse
Workshop to help build a stronger foundation for the work and home life.
- The morning will consist of speakers, while in the afternoon spouses get to experience training on real fire/medical skills and using those same skills in their own scenario.
- Then ending the day with an open forum round table discussion with couples who are new to the career or near retirement.
Please join us for a fun, active day to learn and grow stronger together. | View Flyer
Registration is $50 per couple and includes a shirt and two meals. Figherfighters will need gear and scba.
