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HOT Evolutions & Workshops
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H.O.T. COORDINATORS
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Scott Millsap, President, ESE Training Associates, Dalton, GA; Incident Commander in Memoriam
Rick Fritz, Battalion Chief of Training, High Point (NC) Fire Dept.; Hands-On Training Coordinator
Michael Nasta, Captain, Newark (NJ) Fire Dept.; Hands-On Training Coordinator
John O'Connell, Firefighter, Fire Department of New York Rescue Company 3; Hands-On Training Coordinator
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3 DAYS: SUNDAY 2/9, MONDAY 2/10, & TUESDAY 2/11
4-HOUR EVOLUTIONS
0800-1200 & 1300-1700 HOURS
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TRUCK COMPANY OPERATIONS: SEARCH FOR VICTIMS
Captain Michael Nasta, Newark (NJ) Fire Dept.
Students will conduct a variety of primary searches in a challenging private-dwelling environment. This bread-and-butter class encompasses primary search size-up, search organization, search communications, search methods (with the handline, without the handline, via ladders, etc.), access and egress considerations, victim location and removal techniques, VES (vent-enter-search) techniques and considerations, and mask confidence techniques.
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TRUCK COMPANY OPERATIONS: FORCIBLE ENTRY
Captain Wes Kitchel, Santa Rosa (CA) Fire Department
We can't start the handline advance until we have access to the building. This class rotates students through forcible entry stations that simulate challenging situations encountered by today's fire department. As society changes, security measures for homes and businesses change too. Fine-tune your skills at FDIC to keep up with today's forcible entry demands.
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TRUCK COMPANY OPERATIONS: LADDERING
Lieutenant Matthew Rush, Austin (TX) Fire Department
This course is designed to increase proficiency in critical laddering tactics and procedures. Skills building includes transporting, raising, and climbing ladders in one- and two-member evolutions. Placement of aerial and tower ladders for tactical and strategic objectives also will be discussed. Return to your department with back-to-basics information that many departments have forgotten.
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TRUCK COMPANY OPERATIONS: VENTILATION
Firefighter Mark Rapp, Indianapolis (IN) Fire Department
This evolution will cover a variety of applications, including built-up flat roof and peaked-roof ventilation, in addition to horizontal ventilation for structure fires. It's designed specifically for firefighters and fire officers of truck companies or companies that could be detailed to duties of the traditional truck company. Both hand and power tools will be put to good use with an emphasis on the basics, including ventilation size-up and the proper use of hand tools.
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ENGINE COMPANY OPERATIONS: STRETCHING AND ADVANCING HANDLINES
Battalion Chief Richard A. Fritz, High Point (NC) Fire Dept.
You've heard it said: "As the first line goes, so goes the fire." Your company is called in the middle of the night for a well-involved fire on the second floor of a single-family dwelling. As you finally make the second floor, you start to think: Are we doing the right thing? Are we using our heads when we stretch? Is this the safest and most rapid handline stretch and advance on the fire?
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ENGINE COMPANY OPERATIONS: STANDPIPE OPERATIONS
District Chief David McGrail, Denver (CO) Fire Department
You've got smoke showing on the 10th floor of a 14-story hotel. The elevators are out and the order is to walk up. Well let's get this right the first time, you think. Do you really know what you need? Does your engineer know what you need? This and the other engine company operation classes will give you the knowledge to improve your overall engine operations.
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THERMAL IMAGING FOR FIREFIGHTERS
Lieutenant Steve Woodworth, Atlanta (GA) Fire Dept.
Thermal imaging is one of the newest tools in the fire service. The introduction of this tool in recent years is changing the way firefighters are doing their job. If your department owns a thermal imaging camera or is considering purchasing one, this course is for you. Topics will include technology, theory, application, tactics, image interpretation, and-most of all-firefighter safety.
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8-HOUR EVOLUTIONS
0800-1700 HOURS
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EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATORS COURSE
Engineer Donald Mashburn, Sacramento City (CA) Fire Dept.
This program is designed to increase the knowledge, skills, and abilities of emergency vehicle operators. A short classroom session will take place prior to the hands-on driving course. Topics will include the legal aspects of operating an emergency vehicle and operator's responsibilities, increasing driver awareness, using good judgment, decision making, improving vehicle efficiency, and reducing collisions and liabilities.
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2 DAYS: SUNDAY 2/9 & MONDAY 2/10
8-HOUR EVOLUTIONS
0800-1700 HOURS
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FIREFIGHTER SAFETY AND SURVIVAL
Chief Rick Lasky, Lewisville (TX) Fire Dept.
Enhance your survivability in hazardous or life-threatening conditions in burning buildings. Obtain the critical skills needed to self-egress in a trouble situation and rescue downed firefighters using the rapid intervention team concept. Because no firefighter should go into a burning building without the skills and knowledge necessary to make sure, as much as is humanly possible, that every brother and sister returns safely from the alarm.
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WILDLAND INTERFACE TACTICS FOR STRUCTURE FIREFIGHTERS
Battalion Chief Suzanne Todd, California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
This program is designed specifically for structural firefighters and officers who need to sharpen their skills in dealing with the ever-present interface threat. Provides a series of I-zone drills that cover size-up and risk analysis, preparing for the firefront, water supply, crew deployment, hoselays, laddering and apparatus protection.
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2 DAYS: MONDAY 2/10 & TUESDAY 2/11
4-HOUR EVOLUTIONS
0800-1200 & 1300-1700 HOURS
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VEHICLE EXTRICATION
Battalion Chief Leigh Hollins, Cedar Hammock (FL) Fire and Rescue
Responders need specialized training for different vehicles that could be involved in serious collision or rollover. This program provides hands-on knowledge for safely and effectively operating at your next "pin job." Students will use a variety of electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic hand tools to complete the objectives of accessing the interior and victims of motor vehicle accidents and providing openings for egress of victims and entry of additional rescuers.
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8-HOUR EVOLUTIONS
0800-1700 hours
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TEAM SEARCH
Firefighter Bob Athanas, Fire Department of New York
Firefighter Bob Athanas, Fire Department of New York
Statistics show that large-area searches in commercial buildings are the most dangerous environment for firefighters. This unique class addresses that concern. Working in a large-area, low visibility environment with numerous obstacles, participants will practice the essentials of team-based searches, including search line deployment, quick egress methods, tag line deployment, victim location methods, search communications, search organization, and more.
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16-HOUR EVOLUTIONS
0800-1700 hours
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AXIOMS OF LEADERSHIP (NEW)
Michael Baxter, ESE Training Associates, Dalton, GA
Are we born with leadership capabilities or can we learn to be effective leaders? Can the same leadership principles be applied to our personal and professional lives? Do the same leadership principles apply to fire service or public safety professionals as well as corporate, educational or other professionals? Axioms of Leadership is effective for any organization or person desiring to improve leadership abilities or team performance. This program has been called a "discovery of leadership." It is designed to help the participant become not only a better leader but also a better follower. This course teaches and reinforces principles that are applicable at the fire station as well as in the home and is relevant to experienced or new leaders. Axioms of Leadership stresses the development of core values, character, trust and relationships as critical to being great leaders. These critical factors are reinforced for the students as they participate in the Warrior Stations that are team building and leadership problem-solving evolutions that stress leadership, communications, ingenuity, trust, confidence and patience.
Class meets in Room 317/318 Monday 02/10/03 morning at 0800 hrs.
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CONDUCTING LIVE FIRE TRAINING OPERATIONS AND LIVE FIRE ATTACK (NEW)
Captain Greg Fisher, Champaign (IL) Fire Department
Just as the title says, this is no simulation! In a time when more and more communities have moved away from realistic fire training, FDIC brings you the real deal and the methodology to deliver safer live fire classes to your department. The first day of this two-day class will focus on How to Conduct an NFPA Compliant Live Fire Training Evolution and then the second day is actually conducting the fire attack evolution. The emphasis is on safe training to the NFPA 1403 standard.
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STRUCTURAL COLLAPSE RESCUE
Firefighter John O'Connell, Fire Department of New York
A one-of-a-kind FDIC experience. In this class, you will learn and fine-tune skills necessary to achieve safe and effective void search of collapsed wood-frame building or buildings of ordinary construction using a team approach. Working within an actual collapse environment, students practice hazards assessments, wood-cutting techniques for shoring, shoring procedures and placement, mechanical and lifting tool use, team communications, search techniques, debris removal, and victim removal techniques.
Class meets in Room 319 Monday 02/10/03 morning at 0800 hrs.
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CONFINED SPACE RESCUE OPERATIONS (NEW)
Captain Kent Freeman, Roseville (CA) Fire Department
This course provides tools for operating in such diverse confined space environments as railroad tank cars, highway tanker trucks, sewers, manholes, shafts and above- and below-grade vaults. Lessons will include hazard assessment and decision making processes. Learn and sharpen skills necessary to safely and effectively rescue victims in confined spaces, emphasizing the requirements of OSHA CFR 1910.46.
Clandestine Drug Labs (NEW)
Jim O'Donnell, Industrial Emergency Council; Mike Handman, San Diego (CA); Art Roberts, San Carlos (CA); Darrel Begnaud, Baton Rouge (LA)
Live fire situation involving a drug lab. This will give an explanation about the drug lab, we'll create a fire, and figure out what to do first. It's setting priorities. It's awareness, safety issues: fire, rescue and haz-mat incident situations all in one as well as fire vs. possible victim.
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1 DAY: TUESDAY 2/11
4-HOUR EVOLUTIONS
0800-1200 & 1300-1700 hours
ENGINE COMPANY OPERATIONS: WATER SUPPLY
Captain Damin Tobin, High Point (NC) Fire Department
For all our technological advances, delivering copious amounts of water to the seat of a fire is still the number one method for extinguishing a fire. This is the responsibility of the engine company members and officers. Increase your knowledge of this essential firefighting component. Bring your turnouts and an open mind. Be prepared to learn innovative and progressive techniques in water delivery.
8-HOUR EVOLUTIONS
0800-1700 hours
FITNESS & WELLNESS PROGRAM (NEW)
Captain Shawn Perry, Sacramento City (CA) Fire Deptartment
This course will encompass the major components of a fitness and wellness program, including warmup and flexibility routine; traditional weight training and alternate methods; a cardio portion including instruction on proper running mechanics and suggested training routines; and detailed instruction and a session devoted to injury prevention and care. The program will also provide written materials supporting the instruction as well as additional information on training methodologies and nutrition tips.
RAPID INTERVENTION TEAMS COMBAT DRILLS (NEW)
Battalion Chief T. J. Welch, Alameda County (CA) Fire Dept.
When a RIT deploys into a burning building for a MAYDAY, each team member will be taxed to the limit, both physically and mentally. This program will train and evaluate RIT members while performing these duties under realistic conditions. Students will be assembled into teams and ¿deployed¿ into a series of obstacle courses where they will encounter numerous problems that must be dealt with as a team. Each must maneuver the obstacle course to a downed firefighter victim, perform a victim assessment/low profile maneuver, complete any extrication, package the victim, and initiate removal. This hands-on session is a must for members of a rapid intervention team and promises to be both physically and mentally challenging.
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2 DAYS: SUNDAY 2/9 & MONDAY 2/10
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8-HOUR WORKSHOPS
0800-1700 hours
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IT'S NOT OK TO DIE IN A STRUCTURE FIRE (NEW)
Chief Alan Brunacini, Phoenix (AZ) Fire Department; Assistant Chief Steve Kreis, Phoenix (AZ) Fire Department; Assistant Chief Steve Storment, Phoenix (AZ) Fire Department
Assistant Chief Steve Storment, Phoenix (AZ) Fire Dept.
When asked the question, Is it OK to die in structure fire? the resounding answer is always NO. But do we act differently during our daily firefighting activities? Has anybody ever heard of the "rescue alibi"? Every year firefighters die while fighting structure fires to save property. Clearly, we have a responsibility to protect lives and property, but where do we draw the line of acceptable risk? This workshop will examine the science, philosophy and reality behind the way we operate on the fireground.
Room 311/312
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FIREGROUND STRATEGY AND TACTICS
Assistant Chief John Mittendorf (Ret.), Los Angeles City (CA) Fire Department; Captain Bill Gustin, Miami-Dade (FL) Fire Rescue
Management styles and technologies change, but the firefighting basics-protect life, confine fire, and extinguish it-are constant. This intensive course on strategy and tactics is designed to keep you mentally sharp and for your bread and butter operations. It uses case studies and hypothetical situations to fine tune your focus on the art of structure firefighting.
Room 204
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16-HOUR WORKSHOPS
0800-1700 hours
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DEVELOPING FIREGROUND DECISION-MAKING SKILLS
Chief of Operations Robert Halton, Albuquerque (NM)
Fire Department; Deputy Chief Ted Nee, Albuquerque (NM)
Fire Department
Training company officers and aspiring officers to make critical decisions on the fireground is one of the most challenging tasks facing training officers and instructors. Incident simulation and tactical decision-making exercises are proven methods to teach and hone the rapid decision making skills necessary. First time offered at FDIC.
Room 304/305
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FIRST LINE SUPERVISOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Assistant Chief Gil Damiani, Mesa (AZ) Fire Department; Deputy Chief Larry Spade, Mesa (AZ) Fire Department
This unique program is designed to provide training necessary to successfully transition to a first-level company officer or battalion chief position. It focuses on nonemergency supervisory and leadership responsibilities, as well as the tactical, strategic, and command capabilities for successful performance, both in the fire station and at emergencies.
Room 202
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COMMAND OFFICERS BOOT CAMP
Deputy Chief James Murtagh (Ret.), Fire Department of New York; Deputy Chief John "Skip" Coleman, Toledo (OH) Fire and Rescue; Chief Jeff Meston, Novato (CA) Fire Department; Battalion Chief Billy Goldfeder, Loveland-Symmes (OH) Fire Dept.
This two-day intensive course will investigate key aspects of the roles of chief officers in the "middle of the management food chain." The objective is to broaden in scope and deepen the level of knowledge and thinking of chief officers-as well as chief-officers-to-be-at the middle level of the organization. By working with experienced chief officers from significantly different parts of the firefighting community, and by using interactive yet structured programs, the participant will be guided through many of the roles, responsibilities, tasks, and problems confronting the BC.
Room 203
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INCIDENT SAFETY OFFICER TRAINING
Chief I. David Daniels, Fulton County (GA) Fire Department; David Dodson, President, CEO, Response Solutions, Eagle, CO
Fire departments around the country have found that an incident safety officer (ISO) is vital to the safe and successful mitigation of an incident. Often, the incident commander will delegate the position of ISO during significant incidents. In other cases, a predesignated ISO responds to the scene to assume this important role. Regardless of the method chosen to establish an ISO, a means for developing individuals is necessary if the ISO is to be effective.
Room 309/310
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