101st Annual Fire School and Conference. Sessions

This course is designed to meet the needs of the intermediate-level fire instructor by meeting or exceeding the job performance requirements in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1041, Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications, Chapter 5 “Fire Instructor II”. The Fire Instructor II course is designed around classroom lectures and exercises.

TED Talks 6 Different topics to choose from, 1: Doing it Different (Using current tactics and science) 2: Leadership (The 2 R's, Relationships and Results) 3: Impacts of Ventilation of a fire 4: The Down and Dirty of Electric Vehicles 5: Exterior Fire Attack and Offensive Gain 6: Health and Wellness

This is an 8-hour class- Live fire training is a critical part of the instruction and certification process for firefighters. It teaches them how to safely and effectively fight fires in a controlled setting under supervision. There are two parts to firefighter training, in-feild education and hands-on or field training. Full PPE required including SCBA and a spare cylinder , including a current FIT test.

Learn the basic extrication techniques, including advancements in car technology and their related problems for rescuers, and hybrid vehicle specifics will also be covered. This outdoor class includes plenty of hands-on practice of extrication techniques as they relate to the various techniques, such as cover door removal, complete sidewall removal, roof removal, dash roll vs. dash lift, side ramming & trunk tunneling. PPE required.

The course mainly focuses on incident command, vehicle construction, lifting and stabilization, and equipment operations. Scenarios such as vehicles off their wheels, entrapments, multiple vehicles, and extrication operations will be covered in this course. PPE Required

This class is designed with the beginning rope practitioner in mind. No prior experience is necessary. The class will cover basic principles of safety including basic equipment use and selection. Knot craft will be covered, and various anchoring systems discussed and demonstrated. Mechanical advantage systems will be discussed and implemented. Both High and Low directionals will be utilized throughout the class. Team based evolutions will be performed utilizing controlled communication models. Expect offsite travel. Bring a helmet, harness, eye protection, and gloves if you have them. If not, they will be provided. PPE Required

This 2-day course examines the Safety Officer's role at emergency responses. This course focuses on operations within an Incident Command System (ICS) as a Safety Officer and emphasizes response to all-hazard types of situations.

Ops Level: This classroom course will cover various aspects with regards to better understanding how railroads operate within your community and how to safely assess and understand rail incidents that may occur. This class is taught from the rail perspective and will cover topics like understanding railroad response procedures and resources including AskRail, reading train lists, understanding to identify rail car markings to determine whether hazardous materials are present and involved in incidents.

This 8-hour class is an introduction to wildlife risk management, strategies, and tactics for controlling wildfires.

This 2-day course is designed to meet the needs of Company Officers (COs) responsible for managing the operations of 1 or more companies during structural firefighting operations. This course is designed to develop the management skills needed by COs to accomplish assigned tactics at structure fires.

This 8-hour class used the research that was conducted by UL studying fire science, behavior, flow path and tactics based off this research.

Ops Level: This classroom course will cover various aspects with regards to better understanding how railroads operate within your community and how to safely assess and understand rail incidents that may occur. This class is taught from the rail perspective and will cover topics like understanding railroad response procedures and resources including AskRail, reading train lists, understanding to identify rail car markings to determine whether hazardous materials are present and involved in incidents.

This is a 4-hour class that is a down and dirty workshop will introduce the structured and systematic process for 1st in size-ups and assignments to the next two companies. Appropriate for experienced and aspiring fire officers.

This is an 8-hour class- Live fire training is a critical part of the instruction and certification process for firefighters. It teaches them how to safely and effectively fight fires in a controlled setting under supervision. There are two parts to firefighter training, in-feild education and hands-on or field training. Full PPE required including SCBA and a spare cylinder , including a current FIT test.

Learn the basic extrication techniques, including advancements in car technology and their related problems for rescuers, and hybrid vehicle specifics will also be covered. This outdoor class includes plenty of hands-on practice of extrication techniques as they relate to the various techniques, such as cover door removal, complete sidewall removal, roof removal, dash roll vs. dash lift, side ramming & trunk tunneling. PPE required.

Skills Station 1 Hose Handling & Quick Deployment Start off with stationary flowing, gaining confidence with hand lines. This station will cover being  an effective heel. There will also be an introduction into flowing and moving from the lock off pos ition. Well put it all together and finish off with some sets and reps of a simulated center hallway  push. Skills Station 2 Forcible Entry Well cover using common tools to force doors - both inward and outward swinging. Additionally, we will work  on useful skills in size-up and practical forcible entry techniques. The goal: to give you an improved understanding of the tools you bring to the fire ground and confidence on using them more effectively. We'll work  on efficiency, getting the most work done with the least amount of exertion. Skills Station 3 Dirty Drags Simple under stress is the best! Well focus on the basics of the dirty drag and the decision making process  going into victim removal. Skills Station 4 Ground Ladders Well emphasize real-time troubleshooting and problem solving of engine based ground ladders. Methodologies used  fall within requirements of basic ladders with opportunities for scalable solutions and efficiency. If you need a  tune up, or previous exposure to ground ladders left you with unanswered questions - this station will help!

This 8-hour class used the research that was conducted by UL studying fire science, behavior, flow path and tactics based off this research.

This 4-hour class: Achieving a reliable water supply is one of the most challenging tasks that a firefighter may be assigned. Students will be introduced to topics such as: water shuttle apparatus practices, principles of dump and fill, and tactics for safely and efficiently establishing fill sites. This course is not intended to teach students how to operate fire department pumpers, but rather how to participate as a company tasked with establishing fill and dump sites. Operating pumps in the rural setting is covered in Rural Supply Pump Operator.

EVIP Train-the-Trainer course will cover curriculum, forms, and documentation requirements for EVIP Student Instructors to present the material to local departments.

This is a 4-hour class, Upon completion of this course, the student will.  Be able to relate the specific regional applications of the product and key response considerations,  e.g. quantity(ies), transport, use, etc.  Be able to relate the specific chemical properties of the product to their students.  Be able to relate key strategies and tactics to students for dealing with an incident involving the  product  Be able to stress key safety considerations to students for application when dealing with an incident.  involving the product

This is a down and dirty workshop that will introduce the structured and systematic process for 1st in size-ups and assignments to the next two companies. Appropriate for experienced and aspiring fire officers.

EVIP Train-the-Trainer course will cover curriculum, forms, and documentation requirements for EVIP Student Instructors to present the material to local departments.

This 4-hour class: Achieving a reliable water supply is one of the most challenging tasks that a firefighter may be assigned. Students will be introduced to topics such as: water shuttle apparatus practices, principles of dump and fill, and tactics for safely and efficiently establishing fill sites. This course is not intended to teach students how to operate fire department pumpers, but rather how to participate as a company tasked with establishing fill and dump sites. Operating pumps in the rural setting is covered in Rural Supply Pump Operator.

This is a 4-hour class Upon completion of this course, the student will:  Be able to identify the key components of a Hazmat training budget.  Be able to identify the difference between direct and indirect costs.  Be able to understand that their Hazmat training budget should be based off of a risk-based needs.  assessment  Be able to correlate their Hazmat training budget with desired training program outcomes.  measures  Be able to identify sources of “free” to low/no cost Hazmat training materials and/or resources.  Be able to develop a practical Hazmat training session or drill using no cost/minimal cost resources.

There is nothing quite like a firehouse. It can be the most incredible experience of your life or a miserable exile to purgatory. It can be a place of learning where skills are honed and techniques refined or a stagnant cesspool where competence erodes into ineffective complacency. What is it that causes one place to be cohesive and brimming with camaraderie, while just down the road there are dissension and drudgery? Learn five key areas that can turn any firehouse into the type of place that enables firefighters to thrive and fulfill their calling. This class will look at how to build and enjoy the type of firehouse everyone wants.