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Belen fire and safety staff report takeaways from national conferences
Summary
Fire department and safety-committee members told the council about lessons from the National Safe Council Safety Summit and FDIC International Conference 2026, and suggested ways to apply national practices locally. Presenters included Frank Martinez, Conrad Guajardo and Deputy Chief Michael Wessels.
Representatives from Belen’s safety teams briefed the council on two national conferences attended earlier in 2026.
Safety Committee members Frank Martinez (Fire Department) and Conrad Guajardo (Wastewater Department) summarized highlights from the National Safe Council Safety Summit 2026, noting broad participation from multiple cities, states and countries and identifying practices the city could consider. Deputy Chief Michael Wessels and other fire department personnel presented takeaways from the FDIC International Conference 2026 and discussed local training and operational implications.
Speakers emphasized that lessons learned at national gatherings can be adapted to local training, equipment and safety protocols; councilors acknowledged the briefings and asked staff to consider next steps for local application.
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