8th Annual FDNY Medical Special Operations Conference
June 4 - 7, 2020 (POSTPONED)
Due to the COVID-19 crisis in New York City, FDNY and FDNY Foundation leadership has postponed until further notice the 8th annual Medical Special Operations Conference (MSOC) and the Urban Search & Rescue Medical Team Specialist Course. New event dates have yet to be determined. If you have any questions regarding refunds or credit, please email msoc@fdnypro.org. Refunds will be done in the order that they are received and may take a few weeks to process. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
The FDNY, in partnership with the FDNY Foundation, is proud to invite all first responders to the 8th Annual Medical Special Operations Conference (MSOC). For the past seven years, MSOC continues to be the conference that military, federal, state and local medical responders attend to share their experiences, best practices and ideas. Each year, MSOC continues to evolve to include current hot topics, latest medical technological updates and recent case studies from around the world. MSOC takes place across four days and consists of workshops, lectures, panel discussions, hands-on skills scenarios and a vendor showcase with the latest equipment and products.
Continuing Education Units (CEU) or Continuing Medical Education (CME) are available to paramedics, nurses, physician assistants and physicians.
2020 FDNY MSOC EMS Competition (POSTPONED)
Registration Open! Space is limited!
Competition: June 3rd & 4th | Check-in: June 2nd | Award: June 5th
The FDNY and FDNY Foundation are proud to present the annual Medical Special Operations Conference (MSOC) EMS Competition! This year’s high intensity, adrenaline rushing competition consists of multiple scenarios over two days with prizes awarded to the top three teams. The Competition will be located at the FDNY Fire Academy on Randall’s Island with an award ceremony at the NYC Fire Museum.
- New Scenario Format
- Great Prizes
- 15 Teams
The FDNY and FDNY Foundation are proud to present the annual Medical Special Operations Conference (MSOC) EMS Competition! This year’s high intensity, adrenaline rushing competition consists of multiple scenarios over two days with prizes awarded to the top three teams. The Competition will be located at the FDNY Fire Academy on Randall’s Island with an award ceremony at the NYC Fire Museum.
Participants will be challenged to compete in various scenarios against teams from all over the world. These scenarios will test a team’s ability to operate as a unit in order to manage multiple patients with differing injuries and illnesses in an authentic simulated environment. Scenarios will challenge teams in their abilities for scene search and assessment, teamwork, scene management, difficult patient access and much more.
Scenarios will be live streamed across the world with last year’s Competition drawing over one million views! The Competition is a fun, challenging and educational experience for all emergency medical personnel.
As a special bonus, all participants in the Competition are eligible to attend the Medical Special Operations Conference (MSOC) (June 6 - 7) with a complimentary ticket. Space is limited so register your team ASAP!
Competition Format: Multiple scenarios over two days of competitions with prizes awarded to the top three teams!
Dates: The Competition takes place from June 3rd - 4th with team registration and check-in on June 2nd. The award ceremony will take place on the evening of June 5th at the NYC Fire Museum.
Teams: Each team is comprised of a minimum of three emergency medical personnel, with at least one provider be credentialed at the EMT-P level or above. An alternate member may be registered, but is not required. FDNY employees are NOT permitted to compete.
URBAN SEARCH & RESCUE
Medical Team Specialist Course (POSTPONED)
June 1 - June 5, 2020 | Limited seats are available.
New York Task Force 1 (NYTF-1), a part of the FEMA U.S. National Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Response System, is proud to present the US&R Medical Team Specialist (MTS) course at the FDNY Fire Academy. The purpose of the Medical Team Specialist course is to provide emergency responders with the knowledge and skills needed to work effectively in the austere environment. Some topics include crush syndrome; environmental injuries; confined space medicine and rescue techniques; search canine veterinary care; and many hands-on scenarios including a practical field exercise in a live rubble and collapse environment.
The US&R Medical Team Specialist course is a blended learning program consisting of a 13 hour computer based training (CBT) module and 46 hours of instructor led training (ILT) over 5 days.
DATES: Monday, June 1 – Friday, June 5, 2020.
2020 MSOC: The MTS course occurs just prior to the start of the 8th annual FDNY Medical Special Operations Conference (MSOC) with main conference days from June 6-7, 2020. Participants from the MTS may choose to attend MSOC without additional conference fees.
REGISTRATION: Course Fee is $2,200 per participant. All participants must be registered by May 1, 2020. Limited seats are available.
CONTACT: Please contact us if you have any questions: mts@fdnypro.org
New York Task Force 1 (NYTF-1), a part of the FEMA U.S. National Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Response System, is proud to present the US&R Medical Team Specialist (MTS) course at the FDNY Fire Academy. The purpose of the Medical Team Specialist course is to provide emergency responders with the knowledge and skills needed to work effectively in the austere environment. Some topics include crush syndrome; environmental injuries; confined space medicine and rescue techniques; search canine veterinary care; and many hands-on scenarios including a practical field exercise in a live rubble and collapse environment.
The US&R Medical Team Specialist course is a blended learning program consisting of a 13 hour computer based training (CBT) module and 46 hours of instructor led training (ILT) over 5 days.
AccreditationThis course has been granted equivalency by FEMA (EQ2020-001) and fulfills the initial training requirements needed to operate as Medical Specialists or Medical Team Managers in the national US&R system. This course meets or exceeds the medical training as outlined in the NFPA 1670 and 1006 Standards for Technical Search and Rescue Qualifications.
Northwell Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide Continuing Medical Education for physicians. Northwell Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 38.5 AMA PRA Category I Credits™. Participants should only claim credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Continuing Medical Education for paramedics will be issued by the New York State Department of Health Bureau of EMS.
AudienceEmergency response personnel from local, state, military, or federal agencies who provide medical care in the austere environment as part of an organized response team.
DatesMonday, June 1 – Friday, June 5, 2020
PrerequisitesParamedics, Nurses, Physician Assistants, Physicians, or military medical specialty (medic, IDH/HC, 18D, PJ)
Participants are required to complete the online computer based training (CBT) module through the TEEX/NERRTC website prior to the start of the class. The CBT course completion certificate must be provided.
RegistrationCourse Fee: $2200.00. All participants must be registered by May 1, 2020. Limited seats are available
All participants will be vetted prior to being accepted into the course. Your form of payment will not be processed until you have received an email confirming your attendance in the course. Please do not send any checks, money orders or purchase orders until you have received an email confirming your attendance in the course.
Payment in the form of check, money order, credit card, or department/agency P.O. with letter of intent to pay upon class completion must be received after the vetting process in order to be registered for the course.
If for any reason FDNY has to cancel the course, you will receive a full refund. In the event of cancellation, we will notify registrants as early as possible. FDNY assumes no liability for expenses incurred by the registrant and/or agency up to the time of the course. Courses will not be canceled due to weather. Participants should be ready for any and all field conditions and are responsible for their own protection from weather or thermal-related insult or injury.
Cancellations must be received in writing and sent to mts@fdnypro.org by May 1, 2020. Full refunds less a $100 processing fee will be issued for cancellations received by the above date. Cancellation requests after this date will be considered on a case by case basis.
LocationThe course will be held at the FDNY Fire Academy located at Randall’s Island (1 Randall’s Island, New York, NY 10035). Situated on 27 acres, the FDNY Fire Academy is a comprehensive training facility with state-of-the-art simulators for confined space and collapse structures, including a live rubble pile.
TravelAll participants and/or agencies are responsible for all travel, lodging and associated per diem expenses.
Participants who will be flying to New York should arrange their flights to LaGuardia Airport (LGA) or John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK). Transportation from the airport to the hotel must be arranged by the participant. Daily transportation to and from the FDNY Fire Academy and the hotel will be provided.
LodgingNew York Hilton Midtown
1335 Avenue of Americas, New York, NY 10019
Telephone: 212-586-7000
Class Attire
Task Force or department uniform
EquipmentParticipants are to bring the following equipment as a minimum:
- Helmet, US&R type (ANSI rated Z89.1-type 1) and helmet light
- Eye protection (ANSI rated)
- Ear plugs
- Work/safety toe boots (ANSI rated)
- Work gloves
- Knee pads (elbow pads optional)
- Standard work duty clothing (long sleeve shirts and BDU top or similar)
- Flashlight
- Stethoscope
- Trauma shears
The US&R Medical Team Specialist course is a blended learning program consisting of a 13 hour CBT module and 46 hours of instructor led training (ILT) over 5 days.
- Participants should expect to make their travel arrangements for Sunday, May 31 and Friday, June 5, 2020*
- Training will begin at 0800 and conclude at approximately 1800 each day, with the exception of Thursday, June 4 where a nighttime exercise is planned and will conclude at approximately 2300, and Friday, June 5 where class will conclude at approximately 1200
- Breakfast and lunch will be provided
*Except for those participants who elect to attend the MSOC Conference
MSOC ConferenceThe MTS course occurs just prior to the start of the 8th annual FDNY Medical Special Operations Conference (MSOC) with main conference days from June 6-7, 2020. Participants from the MTS may choose to attend MSOC without additional conference fees.
ContactPlease contact us if you have any questions: mts@fdnypro.org
Host Conference Hotel
New York Hilton Midtown1335 Ave of Americas, New York, NY 10019
TEL: +1-212-586-7000
Use the link below to book your room at the special MSOC rate.
Food and Transportation
Breakfast and lunch provided.Transportation provided from host hotel to and from the various conference sites.
For general information, please call 718-999-2507
or email msoc@fdnypro.org
Want to exhibit at MSOC?
Please call (718) 999-0779
MSOC Schedule (click tabs to view)
2-DAY COURSES
Advanced K-9 Veterinary CareJune 4 - June 5
Learn to provide medical care for our four-legged Task Force members! The course includes both basic and advanced assessment, management, and procedures. Features live tissue and simulated hands on experience
MSOC Wilderness MedicineJune 4 - June 5
Learn how to treat common injuries and illnesses encountered in austere environments where access to medical care is delayed or communication is unreliable through a combination of lectures, practical skills training and scenarios.
NAEMT TECC: Hands-On Active Threat ScenarioJune 4 - June 5
NAEMT certification course on Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) taught by members of FDNY and NYPD. Best practice treatment guidelines for trauma care in the high-threat prehospital environment.
PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS
Field Limb AmputationJune 5
Learn the critical decision process and hands-on skills for performing field limb amputations and other procedures in a state-of-the-art bioskills facility.
Moulage TrainingJune 5
Interactive course designed to assist the trainer/responder in enhancing realism during simulated training scenarios.
Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Medical Special OperationsJune 5
Using the latest portable devices, learn the fundamentals of point-of-care ultrasound and its application in the austere environment. The development and implementation of an out-of-hospital ultrasound program will be discussed.
Welcome Reception
NYC Fire MuseumJune 5
Saturday Day 1:
Terror MCI: What Did We Learn From the Past?- Review lessons learned from the Israeli experience with MCIs resulting from terrorist activities
- Discuss best practices and applications to domestic threats
Tunnel Vision: Responding to Sub-Terrain Emergencies
- Review unique operational and medical challenges when responding to a tunnel collapse
- Discuss the use of rebreathers during operations
Confined Space Medicine: Initial Approach from Assessment to Management
- Discuss the “Less is More” approach to patient care in a limited environment
- Discuss the critical importance of the rescuer-medic relationship
- Review the role of anticipating needs in these high-stress scenarios
Eye in the Sky: The Medical Use of Drones
- Discuss the rapidly developing field of medical drones
- Review current and future technologies
Life Over Limb: Field Limb Amputation as the Last Resort
- Review the most recent national survey on system preparedness
- Discuss the decision making process
- Review the procedure and recommended equipment/supplies
Subway Trauma: Man Versus Subway
- Provide overview of the NYC Subway system
- Discuss subway-related trauma injuries and management
- Discuss the operational challenges of operating in a subway system
Afternoon Lectures
Hazardous Materials response in the US&R world
- Review of Hurricane Harvey (2017) Hazardous Materials Response
- Discuss the FEMA Hazardous Materials Response capabilities
- Discuss common potential hazards and mitigation strategies during a deployment
A Look Back at the FDNY 23rd Street Fire and Introduction to Building Collapses
- Review of the 23rd Street Fire
- Discussion of various types of building construction and related collapses
- Discuss search and rescue in collapsed structures
Hands-On Scenarios
Mass Transit Disaster: Mass Casualty Care in a Subway Simulator
- MCI Triage, patient care and possible dangers when operating in a sub- level rail system
Collapse Structure Response: Simulated Building Collapse with an Active Rubble Pile
- Technical rescue involving confined space maneuvers, limited patient access and extrication
Note: Each scenario will have multiple skill stations
Sunday Day 2: Lessons Learned from Around the World
Beyond the Tremors: Lessons Learned from Christchurch, Australia- Discuss the challenges and lessons identified from the Australia Taskforce 1 response to the 2011 Christchurch Earthquake
Grenfell Tower Fire, London: Reflections and Challenges of a Paramedic
- Discuss the challenges of the initial Grenfell fire response
- Discuss the importance of working with multi-agency partners
Vive la France! Medical Care in Paris during Terrorist Attacks
- The French experience: pre-hospital and hospital care
- Post-analysis and lessons learned
Challenges in International Urgent Relief to Large Scale Disasters in the Future
- Discuss how the growing number of significant disaster influence international relief efforts
International Panel Discussion
Afternoon Lectures
FDNY Counter-Terrorism Task Force: Rescue Task Force Best Practices
- Describe the new FDNY “warm-zone” triage approach
- Review overall Rescue Task Force patient care strategies
- Discuss inter-agency operations including challenges and solutions
Medical Best Practices at Mass Gathering Events
- Discuss certain characteristics and challenges for planning for different types of events
- Describe common medical conditions and complaints at mass gathering events
- Discuss when a mass gathering events transition to a mass causality incident
Hands-On Scenarios
Mass Transit Disaster: Mass Casualty Care in a Subway Simulator
- MCI Triage, patient care and possible dangers when operating in a sub- level rail system
Collapse Structure Response: Simulated Building Collapse with an Active Rubble Pile
- Technical rescue involving confined space maneuvers, limited patient access and extrication
Note: Each scenario will have multiple skill stations
- MCI Triage, patient care and possible dangers when operating in a sub- level rail system
Collapse Structure Response: Simulated Building Collapse with an Active Rubble Pile
- Technical rescue involving confined space maneuvers, limited patient access and extrication
Note: Each scenario will have multiple skill stations
MSOC Conference Information (click + to view)
Participants may register and reserve a seat for the various Pre-Conference and Conference activities by completing the registration form and pay by credit card or by registering by Purchase Order. If you need to register through a Purchase Order please email us at: msoc@fdnypro.org
Seats may only be reserved through completed registration. Seating is limited to the Pre-Conference Workshops and Courses. These are available on a first-come, first-served basis. We may not release the information on the number of seats available to these activities so please register early!
Participants may only register and attend the Pre-Conference Workshops and Courses with registration for the Conference.
Participants will be required to sign in daily to the various Pre-Conference Workshops and Courses and will not be allowed admittance unless you have registered for these courses.
Participation in the Pre-Conference Workshops or Courses includes a reception at the NYC Fire Museum.
All registered attendees will be issued an attendee badge and badge holder at registration. Please wear your badge at all times when attending and participating in MSOC activities. Badges are a security measure to identify participants during the Conference. If you are not wearing your badge, you may be asked to show proof of your registration and a picture ID.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided on each day of the Conference.
Cancellations must be received in writing and sent to msoc@fdnypro.org by May 4, 2020. Full refunds less a $100 processing fee will be issued for cancellations received by the above date. Cancellation requests received after this date will be reviewed.
Transportation will be provided to attendees to and from the Host Conference Hotel to the various Pre-Conference and Conference activities. If you wish to provide your own transportation, please note that parking will be limited at the various activity sites.
Hotel cancellations will be subject to the Host Conference Hotel’s cancellation policy and should be contacted directly.
The closest airport to the Host Conference Hotel and Conference activities is LaGuardia Airport (LGA). Transportation from the airport will not be provided.
Participants who are leaving directly to the airport on the last day of the Conference are encouraged to arrange for their own transportation to the airport from Randall’s Island. We may be able to help arrange transportation from Randall’s Island on the last day of the Conference to the airport as needed. An announcement will be made at the Conference regarding transportation to the airport.
Transportation will be provided for those participants that are returning to the Host Conference Hotel at the end of the Conference.
CME and CEU credits will be available. Participants must sign in daily on the attendance forms in order to receive CME and CEU credit. Please make sure we have your correct contact information in order for you to receive your educational credit.