101st Annual Fire School and Conference. Sessions
Instructor 2 (3 Day Class)
Date: 3 Day Class Thursday - Saturday
Location: On Site
Summary
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.
General Session Healthy In Healthy Out
Date: Thursday Morning Class 1000-1145
Location: On Site
TED Talks
Date: T.E.D. Talks Thursday 5/18/2024
Location: On Site
Summary
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
H.O.T. 1 Live Fire
Date: Friday All Day 5/17/2024
Location: OffSite
Summary
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.
H.O.T. 2 Basic Vehicle Extrication
Date: Friday All Day 5/17/2024
Location: OffSite
Summary
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.
H.O.T. 4 NFPA (Advanced) Passenger Vehicle Rescue Operations
Date: Friday All Day 5/17/2024
Location: OffSite
Summary
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
H.O.T. 6 Steep Terrain 2 Day Class
Date: 2 Day Class Friday - Saturday
Location: OffSite
Summary
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
Incident Safety Officer
Date: 2 Day Class Friday - Saturday
Location: On Site
Summary
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.
Evaluations for PPE - NFPA 1851
Date: Friday 4 hour classes AM 5/17/2024 AM
Location: On Site
Operations Level - Haz-Mat for Railroad Emergencies
Date: Friday 4 hour classes AM 5/17/2024 AM
Location: On Site
Summary
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.
Wildland Urban Interface, Fire Suppression, an interdiction to wildfire risk management. WUI Strategy and Tactics.
Date: Friday All Day 5/17/2024
Location: On Site
Summary
This 8-hour class is an introduction to wildlife risk management, strategies, and tactics for
controlling wildfires.
Strategy and Tactics for Initial Company Operations F0455
Date: 2 Day Class Friday - Saturday
Location: On Site
Summary
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.
Contemporary Strategy and Tactics
Date: Friday All Day 5/17/2024
Location: On Site
Summary
This 8-hour class used the research that was conducted by UL studying fire science, behavior,
flow path and tactics based off this research.
Operations Level - Haz-Mat for Railroad Emergencies
Date: Friday 4 hour classes PM 5/17/2024
Location: On Site
Summary
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.
First due size up, and Initial Assignments
Date: Friday 4 hour classes PM 5/17/2024
Location: On Site
Summary
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.
H.O.T. 1 Live Fire
Date: Saturday All Day 5/18/2024
Location: OffSite
Summary
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.
H.O.T. 2 Basic Vehicle Extrication
Date: Saturday All Day 5/18/2024
Location: OffSite
Summary
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.
H.O.T. 7 Firefighter Skills Stations
Date: Saturday All Day 5/18/2024
Location: OffSite
Summary
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!
Contemporary Strategy and Tactics
Date: Saturday All Day 5/18/2024
Location: On Site
Summary
This 8-hour class used the research that was conducted by UL studying fire science, behavior,
flow path and tactics based off this research.
Wildland Urban Interface, Fire Suppression, an interdiction to wildfire risk management. WUI Strategy and Tactics.
Date: Saturday All Day 5/18/2024
Location: On Site
Rural Water Supply
Date: Saturday 4 hour classes AM 5/18/2024
Location: On Site
Summary
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/ Recert
Date: Saturday 4 hour classes AM 5/18/2024
Location: On Site
Summary
EVIP Train-the-Trainer course will cover curriculum, forms, and documentation requirements for EVIP Student Instructors to present the material to local departments.
NVFC HAZ MAT Flammable Gasses
Date: Saturday 4 hour classes AM 5/18/2024
Location: On Site
Summary
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
First due size up, and Initial Assignments
Date: Saturday 4 hour classes AM 5/18/2024
Location: On Site
Summary
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/ Recert
Date: Saturday 4 hour classes PM 5/18/2024
Location: On Site
Summary
EVIP Train-the-Trainer course will cover curriculum, forms, and documentation requirements for EVIP Student Instructors to present the material to local departments.
Rural Water Supply
Date: Saturday 4 hour classes PM 5/18/2024
Location: On Site
Summary
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.
NVFC HAZ MAT Teaching Hazmat on a budget
Date: Saturday 4 hour classes PM 5/18/2024
Location: On Site
Summary
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.
General Session: This Firehouse Rocks
Date: Sunday General Session
Location: On Site
Summary
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.
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