Uniting Leaders to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Harm
Carbon monoxide is one of the most overlooked, but entirely preventable, public health threats. Each year in the U.S., it claims more than 1,200 lives and leads to over 100,000 emergency room visits. The silent and invisible nature of CO makes it a unique danger, but also one we have the power to stop.
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The CO Safety Summit is where leaders, experts, and changemakers come together to confront this challenge head-on. We'll bring fire service professionals, policymakers, researchers, healthcare leaders, industry innovators, and advocates into the same room to accelerate solutions that save lives.
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Over the course of three impactful days, participants will:
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Explore the latest data, technology, and strategies for CO prevention.​
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Learn from real-world case studies, community programs, and legislative wins.​
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Build partnerships across sectors to strengthen awareness, policy, and safety standards nationwide.
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The 2026 Summit is about momentum. Building on the progress of past years, we’re looking ahead, sharing knowledge, advancing innovation, and driving bold steps toward a future where carbon monoxide harm is eliminated. Together, we can create safer homes, schools, workplaces, and communities for all.


Hyatt Regency Orange County
11999 Harbor Blvd
Garden Grove, CA 92840
What to Expect at the 2026 CO Safety Summit
The CO Safety Summit brings together leaders, innovators, and advocates from across the country for three days of learning, collaboration, and action.​
Attendees can expect:
Expert Sessions & Panels: Covering the latest in carbon monoxide codes and standards, emerging sensing technologies, and cutting-edge research.
Real-World Perspectives: Hear directly from survivors, families, and frontline responders turning lived experience into lifesaving change.
Policy & Systems Insights: Learn from policymakers and public health experts shaping the regulatory and awareness landscape.
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Collaborative Workshops: Interactive sessions designed to strengthen public education, build community engagement strategies, and share best practices.
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Networking Opportunities: Connect with fire service leaders, healthcare professionals, industry innovators, and advocates all working toward the same goal: preventing CO harm.
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The Summit will also feature updates from CO Safety Coalition Workgroups, where experts are driving progress on challenges like surveillance, codes and regulations, and emergency response.
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​The 2026 Summit is your place to learn, lead, and take action.


2025 Speakers
(2026 speakers to be announced)

Christopher Damm
Senior Lecturer of Mechanical Engineering, Consulting Engineer
Milwaukee School of Engineering

Richard Roberts
Industry Affairs Manager
Honeywell Security & Fire

Charon McNabb
Founder
National Carbon Monoxide Awareness Association

Christina Binkowski
Project Lead
NCOAA

Michael Larrañaga, PhD, PE, CIH, FAIHA
Process and Risk Consultant
R.E.M. Risk Management

Leslie Lienemann
Partner
Culberth & Lienemann, LLP

Anna Schnerre
Senior Primary Insights Analyst
UL Standards & Engagement

Matt Hinds-Aldrich
Senior Risk Strategy Lead
American Association of Insurance Services
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Chuck Heathco
Founder
John Wesley Heathco Memorial Foundation

Ray Bizal
Director of Regional Operations
NFPA

Grayson Flake
Project Manager
UL Standards & Engagement

Sayon Deb
Director of Insights
UL Standards & Engagement

Dr. Teresa Dodd-Butera
Board-Certified Toxicologist
Azusa Pacific University

Keith Brower
Fire Service Executive
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

Carma Hanson
Coordinator
Safe Kids

Karl Fippinger
Vice President
International Code Council

Michaela Olin
Director
American Red Cross

Nikki James-Zellner
Activist
CO Safe Schools

Dom Guarino
President & CEO
National Comfort Institute

David Richardson
Vice President
National Comfort Institute

Michaela Campbell
Director
Congressional Fire Services Institute

Adrian McConnell
CEO
CO Research Trust
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Duncan Garner
Research Fellow
Sheffield Hallam University

Liam Ridge
Lecturer in Cardiovascular Science
Manchester Metropolitan University

Director of Built Environment and Sustainable Technology Research Institute
Liverpool John Moores University

Tryphine Gumbo
Master's in Science
Student


About the Carbon Monoxide Safety Coalition
The CO Safety Coalition is a revolutionary effort to bring all industries together to tackle carbon monoxide poisoning, injury, and death. The Coalition consists of three Work Groups:​
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Codes, Standards, & Regulations
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Emergency Response
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Science & Innovation
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Everyone involved in the Coalition will have a voice in this work, from researchers to survivors, advocates, manufacturers, government agencies, and legislators.
Together, we will work toward zero injuries and deaths due to carbon monoxide poisoning.