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back to topThis class is designed for personnel that will be operating as an Incident Commander on structure fire incidents. Participants will function as the IC and RIT Command directing actual RIT teams attempting to rescue downed Fire Fighters in various scenarios. Participants will have their eyes opened to the difficulty rescue teams are faced with when making entry to deteriorating fire ground conditions when saving one of our own.
Topics Covered:
Basic Incident Command Structure, Where we fall "Short", Mayday doctrines, RIT Command Structure, RIT Command Benchmarks, RIT Size Up, Personnel needed for a Rescue, Developing a RIT Command Worksheet.
Suggested Audience:
Command staff, Chief Officer, Company Officers and other personnel that will be in the position of managing a RIT Operation.
back to topThis class will take the firefighter candidate through each of the stations that make up the CPAT course and show candidates how to prepare for the exam with minimal expense. If you have never taken the CPAT exam, this class will show the candidate their strengths and weakness' prior to exam day. It also offers each candidate an opportunity to perform an "un-timed" run through of the CPAT course from start to finish.
Who should attend:
- Candidates that are currently in the hiring process for Fire Departments that utilize the CPAT course as part of the evaluation process.
- Candidates that have never participated in the CPAT evaluation.
- Candidates who would like to learn more about how to prepare for the CPAT course prior to the actual evaluation.
What will be covered:
- Basic nutrition for better living and a healthy heart.
- Overview of CPAT course.
- Alternative exercises to prepare for CPAT course.
- An “un-timed” trial run thru of the CPAT course as it would be administered during an evaluation
What to wear:
- Sweat pants or some other type of long pants. (shorts will not be allowed)
- Appropriate attire for the weather.
- Tennis shoes or sneakers appropriate for walking in.
- Gloves, weighted vest and hard hat will be provided during course
Make sure to:
- Get a good night sleep.
- Eat a balanced meal prior to class
- Drink plenty of fluids (water/sports drink) prior to class
- Bring extra water/sports drink to class
- Bring extra clothing for possible inclement weather.
Class size is limited to 10 students per session, first come first serve basis. Students must pay for the course to be considered enrolled. Phone in registration must be paid for by Visa or MasterCard. Class is non-refundable unless cancelled due to inclement weather.
FIRE FIGHTERS RESCUE & RIT OPERATIONS
back to topThis class builds on the basic principles and skills of firefighter safety and survival; how to deal with self rescue situations, rescuing of team members and culminates with full blown RIT operations and the hazards that will be encountered during the rescue of downed firefighters.
Topics Covered:
Fire fighter survival, firefighter rescue, rapid intervention teams, fire ground scenarios
Suggested Audience:
Firefighters that will be conducting interior fire attack or search and rescue operations or will be operating as a RIT.
Class Length:
24 hours (Over 3 days). Minimal time spent in classroom setting. The majority of this course is "Hands-On" and will be spent performing the different exercises. This is a physically demanding course and is designed to be as realistic as possible. Days will be long and action packed so come prepared to work
Equipment Needed for Class:
- Full compliment of bunker gear, including nomex hood and proper fire fighting gloves. (All equipment will be checked by EOC Safety Officer prior to live burns) NFPA 1403 Standards will apply.
- SCBA from your department (EOC can provide SCBA with prior proper notice. All bottles must be current hydro-static test prior to re-filling).
- Cooler with water, sports drink, lunch and any other food items the student would like to bring.
- At least one spare SCBA bottle .
Note: Proper hydration prior to and during class is a must as this is a physically demanding course that will be conducted regardless of weather.
FIRE FIGHTERS SAFETY & SURVIVAL
back to topThis class is designed to teach firefighters to save themselves and their fellow firefighters while operating in structures. This is an entry level course that teaches basic carries, drags, use of ropes for quick extrication, emergency ladder bail and takes firefighters through a SCBA confidence course.
Topics Covered:
Firefighter down, MAYDAY calls, one and two man lifts, carries and drags, self extrication from limited spaces, intro. to RIT operations.
Suggested Audience:
Any Fire Fighters who will be conducting interior operations during any structure fire or limited space, reduced visibility environment.
Class Length:
16 hours. Minimal time spent in classroom setting. The majority of this course is "Hands-On" and will be spent performing the different exercises. Be prepared to work.
Equipment Needed for Class:
- Full compliment of bunker gear, including nomex hood and proper fire fighting gloves. (All equipment will be checked by EOC Safety Officer prior to live burns) NFPA 1403 Standards will apply.
- SCBA from your department (EOC can provide SCBA with prior proper notice. All bottles must be current hydo-static test prior to re-filling).
- Cooler with water, sports drink, lunch and any other food items the student would like to bring.
- Change of clothes during class.
Note: Proper hydration prior to and during class is a must as this is a physically demanding course that will be conducted regardless of weather.
back to topThis class is designed to teach firefighters about the Rapid Fire Progression event known as a Flashover. Students will attend brief lecture and safety overview before entering Flashover simulator. Students will be given the opportunity to see the conditions that lead up to and cause a flashover.
Topics Covered:
Basic fire behavior, events leading to flashover, nozzle techniques to delay flashover, defensive posturing during a flashover.
Suggested Audience:
Any Fire Fighter who will be conducting interior operations during any structure fire or limited space, reduced visibility environment.
back to topThis class will help those persons that are currently in the application process or will be applying to a Fire Department for the position of Fire Recruit. This is an excellent course for candidates that have not participated in several interview process' or those that wish to perfect their presentation prior to the actual interview day.
Topics Covered:
Professional dress; professional behavior; what to say and do during an interview and, conversely, what not to say or do during an interview.
Suggested Audience:
Any and all potential fire candidates interested in the fire fighter interview process.
Topics Covered:
NFPA compliant testing of various classes of pumping apparatus. How to set up and conduct testing of Fire Pumping apparatus using a pump test pit and drafting operations.
Suggested Audience:
Fire Department personnel and maintenance personnel that are responsible for the annual testing of Fire Department Pumping Apparatus.
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back to topThis class is designed to teach firefighters to recognize smoke conditions which may lead to Rapid Fire Progression (RFP) events such as Flashover, Back Drafts, Smoke and Gas Explosions and others hazardous conditions routinely met by interior fire fighting operations. This class will also teach firefighters nozzle techniques that may delay RFP events and discuss tactical strategies to alleviate the buildup of conditions that may be present prior to a RFP.
Topics Covered:
Basic Fire Behavior, Rapid Fire Progression, How to recognize and control smoke and heat conditions, Limits of PPE gear and how to avoid them, Overview of firefighter fatalities and injuries due to RFP, nozzle pattern selection and door entry techniques for a “working fire”.
Suggested Audience:
Fire Fighters who will be conducting interior operations during any structure fire. Especially suited for Officers of fire crews and fire fighters who will be acting as lead or backup nozzle man.
Class length:
16 hours(Approx. 4 hrs of classroom time with the remainder of the class participating in live burn exercises)
Prerequisites:
- Fire Fighter 1 certification or equivalent (Call Erick Reynolds with any questions or concerns on this subject).
- Current member of volunteer or career Fire Department.
Equipment Needed for Class:
- Full compliment of bunker gear, including nomex hood and proper fire fighting gloves. (All equipment will be checked by EOC Safety Officer prior to live burns) NFPA 1403 Standards will apply.
- SCBA from your department (EOC can provide SCBA with prior proper notice. All bottles must be current hydo-static test prior to re-filling).
- Cooler with water, sports drink, lunch and any other food items the student would like to bring.
- Change of clothes during class. Dry undergarments are necessary for the Flashover simulator.
Note: Proper hydration prior to and during class is a must as this is a physically demanding course that will be conducted regardless of weather.
TESTIMONIALS FROM RECENT CLASS PARTICIPANTS
"One of the best classes I've attended. Good instructor, real nice facility, great hands on skills""This is the best class I've taken in my 3 years of service. Instructor was an excellent instructor. Keep up the good work"
"The course was excellent. Learned some new ideas for this old dog!!!!"
THERMAL IMAGING FOR THE FIRE SERVICE
This class is an introduction course to basic uses of thermal imaging in the Fire Service. Participants will learn how Thermal Imaging Cameras (TIC) work, different options of TIC's, uses of the TIC's, including Fire Attack, Search and Rescue and non fire related incidents. Participants will also learn of common mistakes made by Fire Fighters when using TIC's and how they commonly get into trouble with our new technology. Participants will use TIC's in live fire demonstrations and with smoke machines.
Topics Covered:
Basic Operations, TIC's uses in Fire Attack, Search and Rescue, Overhaul, Motor Vehicle accidents and more. Common errors made when using TIC's.
Suggested Audience:
Fire Fighters that will be using a Thermal Imaging Camera during structure fire operations and other incidents. Any Fire Department personnel that is currently using or will be purchasing a TIC in the near future.
Items Needed for Class:
- Full compliment of bunker gear, including nomex hood and proper fire fighting gloves. (All equipment will be checked by EOC Safety Officer prior to live burns) NFPA 1403 Standards will apply.
- SCBA from your department (EOC can provide SCBA with prior proper notice. All bottles must be current hydo-static test prior to re-filling).
- At least one spare SCBA bottle.