FIRE SERVICE
TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
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SPECIAL TRAINING EVENT
The District of Columbia Firefighters Burn Foundation is proud to
present their first ever Fall Training Days.
On October 17th and 18th,
supporters of the Foundation will present this two-day Hands-On-Training event
that will feature the tactics and techniques used by the DCFD.
Come out and allow these well-seasoned instructors to pass on the
information that so many have passed on to them and provide the training that
you have asked for.
In addition, you can help support the great work of the Burn Foundation.
Your tuition fee will be a donation to this wonderful organization.
Come help make this a successful fund raiser and, maybe, learn some new
techniques.
Please check out the events website, http://dcfdfalltraining.com/,
for all of the information you need.
Thanks and see you in DC in October.
Mishawaka Firefighters Leadership Symposium 2009
PRESENTS
On the campus of Bethel College
Tim Sendelbach, Editor-in-Chief FireRescue Magazine
November 12th 2009 6pm-10pm
OR
November 13th 2009 8am-12pm
Captain Bill Gustin, Miami Metro-Dade Fire Rescue
November 13th 2009 1pm-5pm
OR
November 14th 2009 8am-12pm
Battalion Chief Forest Reeder, Southwest United Fire Districts Darien Illinois
November 14th 2009 1pm-5pm
A $10 donation to the Ray Downey Courage and Valor Foundation is requested for
any session attended, which can be paid at the time of check in.
Seating will be extremely limited, if you pre-register please attend.
For More Information or to Register Contact:
Captain Bryon Woodward - Mishawaka Fire Dept.
Phone - 574-258-1672
Fax - 574-258-1614
E-mail - bwoodward@mishawakacity.com
"Make EVERY DAY a TRAINING DAY...so that EVERYONE GOES HOME!"
FIRE INSTRUCTOR II/III -
PLYMOUTH FIRE
DECEMBER 5/6/12/13, 2009 - Plymouth, IN Fire
Plymouth Fire
Department will be hosting the Fire Instructor II/III at their station 111
North Center Street Plymouth, IN 46563
The prereq. for this
class is to have 30 Hours of Fire Instructor I hours documented with the State
Fire Certification.
Contact Rod Miller, Plymouth Training Division Chief at 574.936.2156 or email
at training@plymouthfd.net or www.indianafiretraining.com to register for this class
Firefighters Scared Straight - Billy Goldfeder - Nov. 4th, 2009 - NOTE DATE CHANGE!
PLEASE REGISTER AT www.indianafiretraining.com
COURSE COST $50/Person - FOOLS Members $40/Person
"Firefighter Close Calls"... "Scared
Straight".... "Structural Firefighting-LESSONS LEARNED"... and
related FIRE COMMAND & FIREFIGHTER/ FIREGROUND SAFETY PROGRAMS Chief
Goldfeder will present the classroom version of "CLOSE CALLS" (aka
"Fireground Injury and Death: Tragic Events and Related Firefighter Close
Calls")
The class is taught by Deputy Chief Billy Goldfeder,
E.F.O., Loveland-Symmes, Ohio, Fire Department. Contributing Editor/Columist:
Firehouse, Fire-Rescue & Fire Engineering Magazines. Updated annually, as
well as when incidents present new learning opportunities, the program can be
done for a half or a full day of training.
Chief Billy G. will present to the attendees, through
incredible video, audio, slides and "WAKE UP" lecture, an in-depth
review of specific fireground events and most specifically, the LESSONS LEARNED
so that these incidents (and those involved) don't ever become forgotten.
Attended by thousands of firefighters and fire officers since 2000, this high
energy class provides the attendees an excellent opportunity to apply the
LESSONS LEARNED to their own departments when returning home...potentially
avoiding "history tragically repeating itself".
The goal of the program is to have Firefighters,
Officers and Elected Officials leave more knowledgeable, educated and informed
but most importantly thinking HARD about their role and the department's
responsibility in STRUCTURAL FIREFIGHTING!
The subject matter all relates to STRUCTURAL
FIREFIGHTING and their "lessons learned".
Contact us at bkazmierzak@michianafools.com
for additional details.
Clay Fire Territory/Indiana Fire Chiefs Command
Workshop
The 2009 Clay Fire Territory/Indiana
Fire Chiefs Command Workshop will take place November
4/5, 2009 at the University of Notre Dame Center for
Continuing Education and the Clay Fire Territory Command Training Center.
On the evening of November 4th, Deputy Chief Billy Goldfeder (Loveland-Symmes,
OH) and www.FirefighterCloseCalls.com will be speaking on Firefighter Line of
Duty Deaths in Single Family Dwelling Fires.
To register please visit: http://indfirechiefs.org/index.php?option=com_events&task=view_detail&agid=129&year=2009&month=11&day=04&Itemid=64&catids=37
Flyer
and Registration Form: http://indfirechiefs.org/static-content/gen/2009/Command%20Training%20Workshop%20Flyer.doc
http://indfirechiefs.org/static-content/gen/2009/Command%20Training%20Workshop%20Reg%20Form.doc
INVESTIGATOR I
Battalion Chief Scott McDowell of The Goshen City
Fire Department will be hosting an Investigator 1 course starting October
20th!
Course Information
· Pre course meeting @ the Concord Fire Dept. at 6pm
on Oct. 1st. (This pre-meeting is not mandatory, however highly encouraged.)
·This informative meeting will discuss the course
outline and materials and fees. (NEED at least 10 students for this course!!)
·Course will start the end of October through the 2nd
week of December, meeting twice/week. (Tues & Thurs, usually 6-8pm)
·Call for additional information.
Battalion Chief Scott McDowell CFI #14-077,CFEI,
CVFI #(574)238-8650
National Fire
Academy
Direct Delivery
Training
IFIA Indy Fire
School
November 14th &
15th
The following course will take
place during the IFIA Indy Fire School at a low cost to the student. Each
student will be awarded a NFA certification for completing the course.
SHAPING
THE FUTURE (STF) (F/W
602)
Objective: The students will identify,
quantify, and solve organizational problems and develop, communicate, and
implement decision options.
Description: Shaping the Future, the first of two courses in the
subject area of midlevel management, covers the skills and techniques midlevel
managers will need to provide leadership and direction for their departments.
The first module focuses on identifying opportunities and/or problems. Topics
include environmental scanning, paradigm shifts, and methods for reframing problems
accurately. The second module deals with group problem-solving techniques. The
third module explains the need to quantify, justify, and communicate decisions
so they will be implemented effectively. Managing change will be discussed in
the final module. Topics include why people resist change, overcoming that
resistance, and monitoring and evaluating the change before, during, and after
its implementation.
Instructor
NFA Adjunct Instructor: Debra Jarvis
Experience and Affiliation
1995-2003 Fire Department (Chicago,
IL) Fire Chief
1978-1995 Various Indianapolis, IN
fire departments, Director of Education and Safety (5 Years)
Course cost: $20.00
To register for this course and for information
on the Indy Fire School go to www.ifia.org
National Fire
Academy
Direct Delivery
Training
IFIA Indy Fire
School
November 7th &
8th
The following course will take
place during the IFIA Indy Fire School at a low cost to the student. Each
student will be awarded a NFA certification for completing the course.
INTRODUCTION TO WILDLAND/URBAN INTERFACE FIREFIGHTING FOR THE STRUCTURAL
COMPANY OFFICER (IWUIFSCO)
(F/W 610)
Objective: Identifies operational activities
and safety concerns for structural Company Officers assigned to a wildland/urban
interface incident. Topics covered include introduction to wildland/urban
interface firefighting, interface environment, wildland fire behavior, command
and control issues of wildland/urban interface firefighting, and tactics.
Description: Students completing this course
will be able to:
• describe a wildland/urban interface environment;
• describe considerations in the wildland environment that
may be different in the structural environment;
• describe wildland firefighter tactical approaches;
• identify equipment considerations;
• identify communications considerations;
• identify command and control reporting issues;
• describe the factors that affect the start and spread of
wildland fires;
• describe fuel considerations in wildland incidents;
• describe topography considerations in wildland incidents;
• describe weather considerations in wildland incidents;
• recognize situations that indicate problem or extreme
wildland fire behavior;
• identify the 18 Watch Out Situations;
• identify the 10 Standard Firefighting Orders;
• conduct an incident sizeup, including safety
considerations;
• Identify typical tasks involved, deployment concerns, and
safety issues in a wildland or wildland/urban interface incident when assigned
various functions.
Instructor
NFA Adjunct Instructor: Phillip Puestow
Experience and Affiliation
1994 - Present Nicolet Area
Technical College, Fire Safety and OSHA Training Instructor
1983 - Present Nokomis Fire
Department, Assistant Chief
1982 - Present Wisconsin Dept. of
Natural Resources, Forestry and Fire Control, Technician
Course cost: $20.00
To register for this course and for information on the Indy Fire School go to www.ifia.org
National Fire
Academy
Direct Delivery
Training
IFIA Indy Fire
School
November 14th &
15th
The following course will take place during the
IFIA Indy Fire School at a low cost to the student. Each student will be
awarded a NFA certification for completing the course.
INCIDENT
COMMAND SYSTEM FOR STRUCTURAL COLLAPSE INCIDENTS
(ICSSCI) (F/W
322) Train-the-Trainer
Objective: This course is designed to provide fire officers with an understanding
of command operations at structural collapse incidents.
Description: Students completing this course will be able to:
• describe
the aspects of a structural collapse;
• explain
basic command procedures and Incident Command System (ICS) organizational structure;
• identify
various resource levels, types, and capabilities used for structural collapse incidents;
• identify
critical factors and issues that affect scene management;
• describe
all unique operational considerations used at a structural collapse incident;
• describe
all response operations phases associated with a structural collapse incident;
and
• describe
the technical rescue expertise and equipment required for safe operations and effective
incident management.
Train-the-Trainer
The T-t-T course is intended for
State certified Instructor II-III who is interested in teaching this course for
NFA certifications.
Instructor
NFA Adjunct Instructor: Charles Wehrli
Experience and Affiliation
Present FEMA US&R Team in MO
Safety Officer
Present IL US&R Team, Task
Force Leader
Present FEMA Region 5, Disaster
Assistance Employee
1972-2006 Naperville, IL Fire
Department, Truck Captain, Alternate Battalion Chief, Technical Rescue
Coordinator
Course cost: $20.00
To register for this course and for information
on the Indy Fire School go to
www.ifia.org
Supported by: IDHS Division of Preparedness and
Training
National Fire
Academy
Direct Delivery
Training
IFIA Indy Fire
School
November 7th &
8th
The following course will take place during the
IFIA Indy Fire School at a low cost to the student. Each student will be
awarded a NFA certification for completing the course.
INCIDENT COMMAND FOR HIGHRISE OPERATIONS (ICHO) (F/W 321)
Objective: This course is designed to assist emergency response officers who have responsibility
for managing highrise incidents. This includes organizing resources, developing
strategies, and managing tactical operations to protect life and to minimize damage
during an incident.
Description: Students completing this course will be able to:
• identify
the various highrise construction systems, fire behavior problems, and their
impact on strategy, tactics, and life safety concerns;
• identify
strategic and tactical operations and resource needs for highrise firefighting;
• describe
the application of proper ventilation techniques used in highrise operations;
• explain
basic command procedures and Incident Command System (ICS) organizational
structure;
• explain
the expanded ICS organization necessary to manage a major highrise incident
effectively;
• identify
roles and responsibilities associated with command and control procedures for
major highrise operations; and
• Understand the type of building systems used in
highrise buildings.
Instructor NFA Adjunct Instructor: Clyde T. Pfisterer
Experience and Affiliation
1959 - 2005 Indianapolis Fire Dept., Batt.
Chief--Highrise Programs
1960 - 1974 Indianapolis Fire Dept.--Local 416
Public Information Officer
1968 - 1974 Indianapolis Fire Dept.--Arson
Squad Founding Member/Investigator
1968 - Present International Assoc. of Arson
Investigators
1987 - Present Indiana Fire Instructors Association,
Course Developer--Instructor/IFSAC/DOD
Course cost: $20.00
To register for this course and for information
on the Indy Fire School go to
www.ifia.org
DISTRICT 7
Course Announcement
Firefighter I/II
Hazmat Awareness & Operations
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DISTRICT 3
Driver
Operator- TopekaPosted By C. Walker on Sunday, June 07, 2009 at 01:01Click
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Topeka Fire Department |
March 27- April 4, 2010 |
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The Topeka Fire Department is hosting a Driver Operator
class from March 27- April 4, 2010. Books will be provided. Contact Stewart
Bender for more information.
HazMat
Awareness & Operations- TopekaPosted By C. Walker on Sunday, June 07,
2009 at 00:55Click
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Topeka Fire Department |
May 1- May 9, 2010 |
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The Topeka Fire Department is hosting a HazMat Awareness
& Operations course May 1, 2, 8, 9, 2009 from 0800-1600. Books will be
provided. This course is a prerequisite for all Technical Rescue Courses.
Contact Stewart Bender for more information.
Fire
Officer I- TopekaPosted By C. Walker on Sunday, June 07, 2009 at 00:51Click
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Topeka Fire Department |
October 17- 25, 2009 |
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The Topeka Fire Department is hosting a Fire Officer I
course October 17, 18, 24, 25, 2009 from 0800- 1600. Books will be provided. Contact
Chief Stewart Bender for more information.
If you have a SINGLE building with engineered lumber in
it you need your firefighters to take the hour to watch this presentation from
Underwriters Labs;
http://content.learnshare.com/courses/73/187716/player.html
John M. Buckman III, CFOD, GiFire
Chief
Fire and
302 W. Washington Street Room E-208
LIGHTWEIGHT CONSTRUCTION
Last year, Underwriters
Laboratories (UL) received a fire grant from the DHS to do a research study on
lightweight construction. UL conducted a series of tests, and just this
month posted the results of their study titled "Structural
Stability of Engineered Lumber in Fire Conditions" on their UL
University website http://www.uluniver sity.us/home. aspx
This is a great online course,
free of charge available to all. This course is essential for all
firefighters and an absolute must for all ICs and FSOs across our land. It is
only 52 minutes long, but it is absolutely worth it.
No, this course isn't just a
bunch of technical jargon designed for engineers with thick glasses and pocket
protectors (yours truly included!). It is a great hands on course that shows
the actual firefighting challenges in these lightweight construction infernos.
They did six tests and
videotaped them all, and had two firefighter mannequins (dummies) in full gear
with Thermal Imaging Cameras (TIC) on these test floor and roof assemblies.
Watch the videos and see if you can predict when the dummies will fall through.
It is also interesting to see
that the difference in the temperature reading of the TIC at the top assembly
compared to the inferno below. In one test after 5 minutes, the TIC
temperature showed a comfortable 73 degrees on the floor level
above the fire, while below
the temperature was 1378 degrees. Not that the TIC was not working and
reading accurate temperatures, but because the flooring and carpets do not transfer
that temperature, so the TIC doesn't see it.
Bottom line is that the
lightweight construction, increased fuel load, and the synthetic petroleum
based materials, contribute to much greater fire growth and presents significant
challenges to our firefighters. Please take the time to educate yourself
and the staff under your command. The lives
that they save, could be their own. Take care.
Thanks
Lt. John Shafer
Greencastle Fire Department
