James Schmidt
Former Fire Chief
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Blue Point Fire Department
Jim is a nationally certified fire officer and fire instructor. He has over 25 years of experience in various roles in the fire service. He served in leadership roles as a career Fire Captain, Training Officer, and volunteer Fire Chief. Jim currently owns a consulting company and is a nationally recognized keynote speaker. In 2021, Jim and his family lost their daughter to domestic violence. Since then he has worked tirelessly to train first responders about domestic violence response.
Sessions
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Every Link Matters: Gabby's Story and the Role of EMS in Survivor-Centered Response24-Apr-2026Room 105