We are honored to welcome Captain Peter Dziubla of the District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services to this year's Symposium. He will be presenting on the January 2025 Potomac River Aircraft Collision Response.

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Captain Peter Dziubla has served with the District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department since 2003, progressing through multiple operational and leadership roles to his current rank of Captain.  As a Lieutenant, he was assigned to the Fireboat Division, where he oversaw emergency operations on the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers and supported waterway security and hazardous materials surveillance during National Security Special Events.  

Upon his promotion to Captain, he assumed command of the Hazardous Materials Unit, where he currently serves as Company Commander.  In this role, Captain Dziubla leads specialized response operations and coordinates closely with regional, federal, and local partners.

Captain Dziubla serves as the Committee Chairperson for the National Capital Region Council of Governments Hazmat Subcommittee and as Co-Chairperson for the Securing the Cities Program Equipment Subcommittee.  His assignments within the Fireboat Division and Hazardous Materials Unit have enabled him to build strong interagency relationships and contribute to unified command structures during National Security Special Events, permitting citywide events, and large-scale incidents involving multi-jurisdictional stakeholders.