Date: Wednesday, February 26
Time: 1 p.m. ET | 12 p.m. CT | 10 a.m. PT
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Large-scale, high-visibility events place immediate strain on command, communications and coordination. Small gaps in planning can become operational failures once the event is underway.
This event focuses on how fire service leaders can establish a clear, functional unified command before the first unit is deployed. Drawing on lessons from major events, the panel will break down what works — and what fails — when multiple agencies, jurisdictions and private partners operate together.
This webinar will cover:
- Unified command and ICS best practices, including regional differences in how ICS is applied across the U.S.
- Multi-agency communications planning, from radios and connectivity to shared situational awareness platforms
- Roles and responsibilities for event response resources, including what falls to public safety versus venue and event promoters, and how specialty resources are integrated
- Technology integration to support command decisions, including drones, live video feeds and real-time mapping
Panelists include leaders with direct experience planning and commanding operations for the Super Bowl, FIFA World Cup, the 2028 Olympics, NFL events, large wildland fires and complex multi-agency incidents. Attendees will leave with practical guidance to assess readiness, clarify command roles and build a unified structure that can withstand pressure on event day.
About our panel
Michael Cabano
Michael Cabano is assistant chief/assistant director, County of Santa Clara Emergency Medical Services Agency. He is the executive manager responsible for the operational management of medical-health resources and EMS response within the operational area. As the assistant chief, he oversees the EMS Duty Chief Program and fills the role of the medical health operational area coordinator (MHOAC) as the designee for the EMS director and health officer.
Brian Glass
Prior to joining Santa Clara County Fire Department in 2002, Chief Glass served the early part of his career with a variety of other agencies beginning in 1995; including CAL FIRE, Pacific Grove Fire Department and Salinas Fire Department. As deputy fire chief, he is responsible for managing the Operations, Information Technology and Support Services Divisions. Chief Glass’ past assignments have included: Firefighter/Engineer-Paramedic, Fire Captain, EMS Coordinator, Battalion Chief and Deputy Chief of Operations. He has also served on State and Federal Type 1 Incident Management Teams, traveling throughout California to manage large wildland fires. Chief Glass earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree both from California State University at Long Beach, and he is a state certified Fire Instructor, Fire Officer and Chief Officer.
Matt Queen
Matt Queen is deputy chief of the Santa Clara Fire Department. With 22 years with the department, he spent the previous 3 years as special operations battalion chief planning special events at Levi’s Stadium and filling the incident commander position on event days. Queen is currently serving as operations deputy chief and principal planner for Super Bowl LX and FIFA World Cup 2026. He sits on the NFL All-Hazards Committee, establishing best practices for fire department/EMS planning and response at NFL events.
Brian Wall
LAFD Battalion Chief Brian Wall has worked for the Los Angeles City Fire Department (LAFD) for the last 24 years. He has held the ranks of Firefighter, Firefighter/Paramedic, Engineer, Captain I, Captain II and Battalion Chief. Currently, he is assigned to administrative duty in the special operations division. He oversees the LAFD’s Homeland Security Section, CBRNE/HazMat Unit, Critical Incident and Tactical Planning Unit, and has embraced the responsibility of Planning for the 2028 Olympics. His responsibilities include training, program development, procurement of supplies and equipment, and logistical support for planned and spontaneous events. Additionally, he manages $10,000,000 in annual grant funding and serves on several committees, teams and task forces for the LAFD.
He has a Bachelor of Science degree from UCLA and a doctorate from USC. He is also a graduate of the Los Angeles Fire Department’s Leadership Academy. He is currently completing his Public Safety Leadership Certificate at the Harvard Kennedy School of Executive Education. For the past 18 years, he has been a member of FEMA’s All-Hazard Response Team, CA-TF1. His qualifications include: FEMA Task Force Leader, FEMA Planning Team Manager, FEMA Rescue Team Manager, and several other positions.
Additionally, he is a qualified Hazardous Materials Incident Commander, Assistant Safety Officer and Hazardous Materials Specialist. His wildland experience includes being qualified as a Type I, III and VI Strike Team Leader. Currently, he is completing his NWCG qualification as a Planning Section Chief and Division Supervisor. He is a qualified California State Certified Instructor, teaching US&R, planning and incident command. Furthermore, Wall has extensive experience working in the City of Los Angeles’ Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and completed the California OES Emergency Management Specialist certification and FEMA’s Advanced Professional Series.
About our moderator
Jason Caughey
Jason Caughey is a member of the FireRescue1 Editorial Advisory Board, serving as a senior fire advisor. He has been in the fire service for more than 20 years, serving in many capacities, including State Trainer, Volunteer Firefighter, Fire Captain and Volunteer Fire Chief. Caughey currently serves as fire chief of the Laramie County Fire Authority (LCFA) in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Caughey has an associate degree and bachelor’s degree in fire science from Columbia Southern University and is currently working on his master’s in public administration. He also achieved his Executive Fire Officer designation from the National Fire Academy along with the Chief Fire Officer designation from the Center for Public Safety Excellence.
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