Adam McFadden

Adam McFadden

Presenter

"Adam is a Hazmat Technician, Shift Training Instructor, and former Recruit Training Officer with Canada’s largest fire service. He is also a member of the Joint Response Hazmat & CBRNE Team and Rapid Response Special Events Team for the City of Toronto, Canada. Adam is an NFPA 1021 Pro-Board Certified Company Officer. He is the owner of Firehouse Training, a private-industry fire service training company that develops programs focused on workplace safety, trench rescue awareness, firefighting response tactics, lithium-ion battery fire tactics and safety, hazardous materials spill response, terrorism awareness, and flammable liquids training. Adam has more than 20 years of experience in the workplace safety and hazardous materials industry. He has completed Cargo Tank Hazmat Specialist Training, Incident Command, and Hazmat Safety Officer training programs through the Michigan State Police Academy. Adam has presented at numerous hazmat conferences, including the Florida State Hazmat Symposium in Daytona Beach, the New England Hazmat Conference, Hazmatcon: Hazardous Materials Virtual Conference in Michigan, and the Ontario Hazmat Responders Association Hazmat Conference in Niagara Falls, Canada."

From Window to Water: Integrating VES, Ventilation & Fire Attack in Today's Modern Fires (Friday, October 23, 2026 - 10:45-12:00pm)

“Modern fire behavior has changed, and ventilation mistakes can now create faster fire growth, unpredictable flow paths, and increased risk to both firefighters and occupants. This session breaks down Vent-Enter-Search (VES) and tactical ventilation as coordinated, intentional fireground actions—not standalone tasks. Participants will examine when and how to apply water suppression quickly, conduct VES safely, and understand how ventilation timing impacts interior conditions. The class will also explore how water application tactics and smoke ventilation strategies must change between residential, commercial, and high-rise buildings. This session blends fire dynamics, suppression options, search priorities, and real-world decision-making to improve victim survivability and enhance firefighter safety.”