
Together Toward Zero: Progress, Partnership & Prevention
Carbon monoxide is called the invisible killer for a reason, and it strikes every single day. With more than 1,200 deaths and 100,000 emergency room visits each year in the U.S. alone, CO poisoning remains one of the most overlooked, but entirely preventable, public health threats.
The 3rd Annual CO Safety Summit is where leaders, lifesavers, and innovators come together to change that. This isn’t just another conference; it’s a national call to action, powered by data, driven by partnerships, and focused on saving lives through real-world impact.
Across three powerful days, the CO Safety Summit will gather fire service leaders, CO experts, and changemakers from across the country to chart the future of carbon monoxide prevention.
This year’s CO Safety Summit is a milestone. With 10 years of progress behind us and a unified vision for the future, we’re bringing together people to take bold steps toward ending carbon monoxide harm. Let’s build on what we’ve learned, ignite new partnerships, and drive real, lasting change together.

Beau Rivage Resort
875 Beach Blvd.
Biloxi, MS 39530
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What to Expect at the 2025 CO Safety Summit
This year’s Summit is anchored by three high-impact themes:
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Day 1: 10 Years of Progress – Reflecting on a decade of learning, advocacy, and systems change.
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Day 2: Power of Partnership – Showcasing collaborative efforts that are advancing CO safety across sectors.
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Day 3: Pathway to Prevention – Exploring the role of research, innovation, and policy in eliminating CO poisoning.
The Summit will feature can’t-miss sessions on everything from emerging codes and standards to the science behind new CO sensing technologies. Attendees will hear directly from families and frontline responders who are turning heartbreak into action, and from researchers and policymakers working to change systems at every level.
New this year: a special interactive workshop on public education and outreach, where communication experts and community risk reduction leaders will co-create a National CO Awareness Month Toolkit. Whether you're building local campaigns or shaping statewide messaging, you'll leave with ready-to-use materials and a stronger network of partners.
You'll also get exclusive updates from the CO Safety Coalition Workgroups, real progress from real experts tackling challenges in data surveillance, codes and regulations, and emergency and trade response.
The event will be held at the Beau Rivage Resort in Biloxi, MS, running concurrently with NASFM’s 35th Annual Fire Prevention & Safety Symposium. The two events share opening and closing programming and offer unique opportunities for cross-disciplinary learning and collaboration, reflecting the close connection between CO safety and fire prevention.
Whether you’re protecting communities, designing safer systems, shaping policy, or raising awareness, this is the place to lead, learn, and take action.


2025 Speakers

Adrian McConnell
CEO
CO Research Trust

Richard Roberts
Industry Affairs Manager
Honeywell Security & Fire

Charon McNabb
Founder
National Carbon Monoxide Awareness Association

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

Christina Binkowski
Project Lead
NCOAA

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

Eric Thibodeaux
Senior Managing Consultant
R.E.M. Risk Management

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

Tryphine Gumbo
Master's in Science
Student

Sayon Deb
Director of Insights
UL Standards & Engagement

Liam Ridge
Lecturer in Cardiovascular Science
Manchester Metropolitan University
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Chuck Heathco
Founder
John Wesley Heathco Memorial Foundation

Grayson Flake
Project Manager
UL Standards & Engagement

Duncan Garner
Research Fellow
Sheffield Hallam University

Michaela Olin
Director
American Red Cross

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

Jacqueline Wilmot
Director of Industry Relations
Brooks Safety Solutions

Karl Fippinger
Vice President
International Code Council

Nikki James-Zellner
Activist
CO Safe Schools

Keith Brower
Fire Service Executive
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

Dan Durochik
Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty

Dom Guarino
President & CEO
National Comfort Institute

David Richardson
Vice President
National Comfort Institute

Ray Bizal
Director of Regional Operations
NFPA

Carma Hanson
Coordinator
Safe Kids

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
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.