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8:00 AM
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240 minsThis class will equip students to better prepare for an incident involving semis, heavy vehicles, and buses by discussing vehicle design and construction and exploring how this relates to the incident ...
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240 minsThe Rescue Task Force concept provides a framework for law enforcement, fire, and EMS to work cohesively to provide point-of-wound care to victims of active threat events. Agencies will only be prepar ...
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240 minsInstructors present challenging and difficult extrication scenarios requiring advance skills to stabilize vehicles, gain entry, and remove and treat patients entrapped and entangled in the wreckage. T ...
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240 minsSuccessful rescue of a drowning victim is dependent exclusively on rapid water rescue and aggressive, high-performance resuscitation, performed within a 300-second window. This is a skills-intensive c ...
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240 minsStudents will face four technical rescue scenarios--car into a building, scaffolding rescue, fork truck/high rack shelving collapse, and heavy object entrapment--using tools and equipment found on mos ...
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240 minsIncidents involving electric and hybrid vehicles are on the rise as the use of technology continues to evolve. This course is designed to prepare students for taking correct actions and avoiding commo ...
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240 minsYou must gain access to a building quickly at a structure fire to effectively search for victims and locate the fire. You also must drill on basic and advanced forcible entry techniques to gain profic ...
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240 minsThis class will combine time- and battle-tested search techniques with updated modern thermal imaging technologies, designed to take your fireground searches to the next level. When applied properly, ...
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240 minsFlashover training offers firefighters an opportunity to observe fire behavior and the signs that lead up to a flashover event. After attending this class, students will understand how fuel loads have ...
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240 minsStudents will have the opportunity to experience the process of conducting VES under live fire conditions; performing a correct size-up for VES; and handling special VES situations including hoarding, ...
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240 minsMan vs. machinery incidents occur across the country. They may involve a person stuck in some sort of industrial machinery or be as routine as a ring stuck on a victim's finger. This class will introd ...
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240 minsWhile the number of structure fires is decreasing, civilian fire deaths are increasing. As a fire service, we must get better at performing and supporting the search on a fireground. We give victims t ...
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240 minsThis class is designed to build confidence in the most neglected tool found on nearly every fire apparatus, the 2½-gallon water extinguisher. The "can" is an extremely effective lifesaving tool that a ...
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540 minsThis class will begin with a didactic 1.5-hour lecture about safety in and around elevator equipment and an introduction on how to safely handle an elevator emergency. Participants will then be rotate ...
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540 minsStudents will rotate through skill sets critical to supporting the fireground. At the Forcible Entry station, each student will be shown and practice techniques that improve efficiency when forcing in ...
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540 minsThis class incorporates both best past practices and modern research resulting in advanced engine skills. Students will rotate through stations where they will practice and gain knowledge and confiden ...
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540 minsThe class focuses on the initial actions of first-arriving crews at residential structure fires involving trapped occupants. Students will rotate through five tactical stations that include interior f ...
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540 minsJoin the experienced instructors at the Illinois Fire Service Institute (IFSI) who will deliver an intense course in the necessary skills to effectively operate as a member of a rapid intervention tea ...
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540 minsThis class is designed for students to learn fire dynamics, fire attack, search basics, VES, and carries. Students will learn the importance of understanding flow path and how quickly the fireground c ...
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540 minsThis class will address the basic skills necessary to effect a rapid intervention team (RIT) operation: softening of the structure, airway management, and victim packaging and extraction. Using a craw ...
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540 minsThis is a rope rescue course providing technical rescue personnel with hands-on experience operating on a communications tower structure. Students will learn proper techniques for climbing tower struc ...
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240 minsThe FDNY has pivoted to using technology to support training. Learn how the FDNY has continued to evolve its use of technology through both produced training videos and live streaming of tactical trai ...
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240 minsThis class will review the construction features and various components of the MC-406 tanker trailer, which is the most common hazmat transport tanker in the United States. There will also be a review ...
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240 minsThe fire service has experienced many changes in how we operate over the past 50 years; the transition from a throttle and relief valve setup, to a pressure governor on our engine companies was one of ...
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240 minsAttendees will learn how to improve their response to explosive gas (natural gas and propane) emergencies. The class concentrates on the three main areas where most departments are not properly traine ...
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240 minsThis class focuses on the fundamentals of through-the-lock forcible entry to build a foundation of lock identification and executing common techniques. It will start with a guided lecture that will fo ...
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240 minsLearn the importance of proper water application and competent leadership on today’s fireground, along with alternative hose stretches for mid-rise buildings and nozzle team simulated fire attack in a ...
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240 minsEngage in a class that provides the knowledge and understanding to produce a spec-driven fire stream-focused engine for both supply and attack while effectively meeting your other local requirements. ...
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240 minsUnfortunately, many firefighters in this country are still not being properly trained before being assigned to a rapid intervention team (RIT). This class will reinforce that a solid RIT training prog ...
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240 minsStudents will begin with a short classroom lecture covering shoring principles then head outside to assemble both the raker and laced post shore. They will also participate in operations on the cuttin ...
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240 minsFunding is getting harder and harder to come by, and fire departments are forced to stretch their precious dollars to the limit each year. Unique funding sources are out there, but figuring out how an ...
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240 minsThis program is designed to teach company officers, aspiring officers, and senior leaders in the firehouse the importance of holding an effective drill on the company level. Learn the methods and tric ...
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240 minsThis workshop will present a case study and detailed timeline reviewing line-of-duty deaths (LODDs) that occurred while fighting a fire resulting from a lightning-induced failure of a corrugated stain ...
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240 minsThis program is designed to demonstrate attendee that a comprehensive, thorough, and systematic examination of every fire scene in accordance with NFPA 921 is of paramount importance and that the inve ...
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240 minsThis presentation will cover the decisions that need to be made regarding fire scene strategy determination based on the arrival and/or forecasted conditions. Strategy selection considerations, strate ...
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240 minsAre you tired of seeing the flame of passion dim among your firefighting team? Are you seeking innovative strategies to keep your firefighters engaged, motivated, and committed to their noble mission? ...
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240 minsThe Culture Forge starts by dividing attendees into six teams. These teams will be assigned colors and a mascot. The separate teams will choose leaders and spokespersons to represent them throughout t ...
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240 minsA product of the 1973 Fire Prevention and Control Act, NFIRS has been the hub of incident response data for the past 50 years. However, the last major update to the data collection elements came 25 ye ...
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240 minsThis workshop provides current and aspiring officers with leadership and decision making must haves to survive and even thrive as an officer. This program recognizes that this is no longer your father ...
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240 minsParticipants will learn that as newly promoted company officers, they must accept the reality that they will not effect a wholesale change in the culture of their fire department, at least not in the ...
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240 minsProbationary firefighter training programs set the bar for what is expected of our newest members. These members represent not only the present but also the future. If we seek to continuously “raise t ...
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240 minsLearn the science and mathematics behind high-rise operations. Videos will demonstrate effective high-rise firefighting tactics. Topics include the rotary distributor, floor below nozzle, breaching di ...
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240 minsModern firefighters not only need to train for and operate efficiently on the fireground, but they must also be equipped to effectively engage their local community. While some may feel it is not part ...
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240 minsThis workshop will train the educator to develop simulation training that will enhance all levels of certification and experiences. We will develop learning objectives and goals to allow any educator ...
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1:00 PM
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240 minsThis class will equip students to better prepare for an incident involving semis, heavy vehicles, and buses by discussing vehicle design and construction and exploring how this relates to the incident ...
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240 minsFlashover training offers firefighters an opportunity to observe fire behavior and the signs that lead up to a flashover event. After attending this class, students will understand how fuel loads have ...
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240 minsSuccessful rescue of a drowning victim is dependent exclusively on rapid water rescue and aggressive, high-performance resuscitation, performed within a 300-second window. This is a skills-intensive c ...
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240 minsThis class is designed to build confidence in the most neglected tool found on nearly every fire apparatus, the 2½-gallon water extinguisher. The "can" is an extremely effective lifesaving tool that a ...
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240 minsStudents will face four technical rescue scenarios--car into a building, scaffolding rescue, fork truck/high rack shelving collapse, and heavy object entrapment--using tools and equipment found on mos ...
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240 minsIncidents involving electric and hybrid vehicles are on the rise as the use of technology continues to evolve. This course is designed to prepare students for taking correct actions and avoiding commo ...
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240 minsYou must gain access to a building quickly at a structure fire to effectively search for victims and locate the fire. You also must drill on basic and advanced forcible entry techniques to gain profic ...
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240 minsMan vs. machinery incidents occur across the country. They may involve a person stuck in some sort of industrial machinery or be as routine as a ring stuck on a victim's finger. This class will introd ...
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240 minsWhile the number of structure fires is decreasing, civilian fire deaths are increasing. As a fire service, we must get better at performing and supporting the search on a fireground. We give victims t ...
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240 minsInstructors present challenging and difficult extrication scenarios requiring advance skills to stabilize vehicles, gain entry, and remove and treat patients entrapped and entangled in the wreckage. T ...
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240 minsThis class will combine time- and battle-tested search techniques with updated modern thermal imaging technologies, designed to take your fireground searches to the next level. When applied properly, ...
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240 minsStudents will have the opportunity to experience the process of conducting VES under live fire conditions; performing a correct size-up for VES; and handling special VES situations including hoarding, ...
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240 minsThe Rescue Task Force concept provides a framework for law enforcement, fire, and EMS to work cohesively to provide point-of-wound care to victims of active threat events. Agencies will only be prepar ...
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240 minsThe fire service has experienced many changes in how we operate over the past 50 years; the transition from a throttle and relief valve setup, to a pressure governor on our engine companies was one of ...
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240 minsAttendees will learn how to improve their response to explosive gas (natural gas and propane) emergencies. The class concentrates on the three main areas where most departments are not properly traine ...
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240 minsThis class focuses on the fundamentals of through-the-lock forcible entry to build a foundation of lock identification and executing common techniques. It will start with a guided lecture that will fo ...
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240 minsEngage in a class that provides the knowledge and understanding to produce a spec-driven fire stream-focused engine for both supply and attack while effectively meeting your other local requirements. ...
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240 minsUnfortunately, many firefighters in this country are still not being properly trained before being assigned to a rapid intervention team (RIT). This class will reinforce that a solid RIT training prog ...
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240 minsStudents will begin with a short classroom lecture covering shoring principles then head outside to assemble both the raker and laced post shore. They will also participate in operations on the cuttin ...
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240 minsThis class will review the construction features and various components of the MC-406 tanker trailer, which is the most common hazmat transport tanker in the United States. There will also be a review ...
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240 minsThe FDNY has pivoted to using technology to support training. Learn how the FDNY has continued to evolve its use of technology through both produced training videos and live streaming of tactical trai ...
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240 minsLearn the importance of proper water application and competent leadership on today’s fireground, along with alternative hose stretches for mid-rise buildings and nozzle team simulated fire attack in a ...
1:30 PM
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240 minsIn this workshop, attendees will begin with a review of the various types of construction in downtown Indianapolis and then move outdoors to study the buildings up close and personal. Particular atten ...
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240 minsIf your training academy has been stripped of all the cultural values that make great firefighters, or if your department never had them to begin with, this workshop is for you. It wraps the key cultu ...
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240 minsSpecifying fire apparatus represents a large financial investment for the community. It is most important that you consider safety and efficiency as the primary goals in preparing specifications. This ...
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240 minsIt is a repetitious news headline: “Active Shooter Reported! Multiple Deaths Confirmed, Several More Injured.” Yet, emergency services organizations are still attempting to define their specific role ...
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240 minsWe all strive to be part of the best company in the organization. That said, do we know what that looks like or how to get there? This class focuses on the fundamental aspects to set the foundation fo ...
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240 minsThe answer to successful officer training, both initial and ongoing, lies beyond just the NFPA standards. Successful programs, while based on professional standards and references, are also tailored t ...
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240 minsThis workshop teaches new and experienced incident commanders as well as line officers the art of commanding an incident, making decisions, assigning personnel vital fireground tasks, communicating th ...
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240 minsThis class focuses on our fire service mission and discusses the impact "difficult people" can have on our daily success. The instructor shares his personal experiences in managing personnel who consi ...
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240 minsFirefighters love to talk tactics. This video-based class brings that tradition to the learning environment. Watch video of first-in structure fires, decide how to fight the fires, and then participat ...
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210 minsLearn the value and importance of effective leadership skills in the fire service. Many of today's problems in the firehouse and on the fireground can be traced back to insufficient and ineffective le ...
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240 minsThis is a core class in officer, aspiring officer, and member development. It explores and explains the essentials of well-rounded organizational leadership and the obligations of all ranks and levels ...
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240 minsBeing considered a professional firefighter has absolutely nothing to do with earning a paycheck. And just because a firehouse is filled with paid staff in no way means it is a professional fire depar ...
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240 minsThis workshop is based on the new best-selling book from Fire Engineering. The workshop will go inside the command post with new footage and radio traffic of multiple incidents, including live rescues ...
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8:00 AM
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240 minsInstructors present challenging and difficult extrication scenarios requiring advance skills to stabilize vehicles, gain entry, and remove and treat patients entrapped and entangled in the wreckage. T ...
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240 minsSuccessful rescue of a drowning victim is dependent exclusively on rapid water rescue and aggressive, high-performance resuscitation, performed within a 300-second window. This is a skills-intensive c ...
-
240 minsIncidents involving electric and hybrid vehicles are on the rise as the use of technology continues to evolve. This course is designed to prepare students for taking correct actions and avoiding commo ...
-
240 minsStudents will face four technical rescue scenarios--car into a building, scaffolding rescue, fork truck/high rack shelving collapse, and heavy object entrapment--using tools and equipment found on mos ...
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240 minsThis class will equip students to better prepare for an incident involving semis, heavy vehicles, and buses by discussing vehicle design and construction and exploring how this relates to the incident ...
-
240 minsThis class is designed to build confidence in the most neglected tool found on nearly every fire apparatus, the 2½-gallon water extinguisher. The "can" is an extremely effective lifesaving tool that a ...
-
240 minsThis class will combine time- and battle-tested search techniques with updated modern thermal imaging technologies, designed to take your fireground searches to the next level. When applied properly, ...
-
240 minsFlashover training offers firefighters an opportunity to observe fire behavior and the signs that lead up to a flashover event. After attending this class, students will understand how fuel loads have ...
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240 minsMan vs. machinery incidents occur across the country. They may involve a person stuck in some sort of industrial machinery or be as routine as a ring stuck on a victim's finger. This class will introd ...
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240 minsWhile the number of structure fires is decreasing, civilian fire deaths are increasing. As a fire service, we must get better at performing and supporting the search on a fireground. We give victims t ...
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240 minsYou must gain access to a building quickly at a structure fire to effectively search for victims and locate the fire. You also must drill on basic and advanced forcible entry techniques to gain profic ...
-
240 minsStudents will have the opportunity to experience the process of conducting VES under live fire conditions; performing a correct size-up for VES; and handling special VES situations including hoarding, ...
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240 minsThe Rescue Task Force concept provides a framework for law enforcement, fire, and EMS to work cohesively to provide point-of-wound care to victims of active threat events. Agencies will only be prepar ...
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540 minsThe class focuses on the initial actions of first-arriving crews at residential structure fires involving trapped occupants. Students will rotate through five tactical stations that include interior f ...
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540 minsThis class will begin with a didactic 1.5-hour lecture about safety in and around elevator equipment and an introduction on how to safely handle an elevator emergency. Participants will then be rotate ...
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540 minsThis class incorporates both best past practices and modern research resulting in advanced engine skills. Students will rotate through stations where they will practice and gain knowledge and confiden ...
-
540 minsThis class is designed for students to learn fire dynamics, fire attack, search basics, VES, and carries. Students will learn the importance of understanding flow path and how quickly the fireground c ...
-
540 minsThis is a rope rescue course providing technical rescue personnel with hands-on experience operating on a communications tower structure. Students will learn proper techniques for climbing tower struc ...
-
540 minsJoin the experienced instructors at the Illinois Fire Service Institute (IFSI) who will deliver an intense course in the necessary skills to effectively operate as a member of a rapid intervention tea ...
-
540 minsStudents will rotate through skill sets critical to supporting the fireground. At the Forcible Entry station, each student will be shown and practice techniques that improve efficiency when forcing in ...
-
540 minsThis class will address the basic skills necessary to effect a rapid intervention team (RIT) operation: softening of the structure, airway management, and victim packaging and extraction. Using a craw ...
-
240 minsThe fire service has experienced many changes in how we operate over the past 50 years; the transition from a throttle and relief valve setup, to a pressure governor on our engine companies was one of ...
-
240 minsAttendees will learn how to improve their response to explosive gas (natural gas and propane) emergencies. The class concentrates on the three main areas where most departments are not properly traine ...
-
240 minsThis class focuses on the fundamentals of through-the-lock forcible entry to build a foundation of lock identification and executing common techniques. It will start with a guided lecture that will fo ...
-
240 minsEngage in a class that provides the knowledge and understanding to produce a spec-driven fire stream-focused engine for both supply and attack while effectively meeting your other local requirements. ...
-
240 minsUnfortunately, many firefighters in this country are still not being properly trained before being assigned to a rapid intervention team (RIT). This class will reinforce that a solid RIT training prog ...
-
240 minsThis class will review the construction features and various components of the MC-406 tanker trailer, which is the most common hazmat transport tanker in the United States. There will also be a review ...
-
240 minsStudents will begin with a short classroom lecture covering shoring principles then head outside to assemble both the raker and laced post shore. They will also participate in operations on the cuttin ...
-
240 minsLearn the importance of proper water application and competent leadership on today’s fireground, along with alternative hose stretches for mid-rise buildings and nozzle team simulated fire attack in a ...
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240 minsThe FDNY has pivoted to using technology to support training. Learn how the FDNY has continued to evolve its use of technology through both produced training videos and live streaming of tactical trai ...
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240 minsAttendees will get an in-depth look at the three pillars of organizational success. This workshop will cover the value of understanding intellectual intelligence, emotional intelligence, and interpers ...
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240 minsStore fires are some of the most dangerous fires that we fight. More firefighters die in store fires per 100,00 incidents than residential fires each year. In many cases, the reason for these tragedie ...
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240 minsToday more than ever, departments are becoming reliant on outside and online resources for company and chief officer training and development. The problem is that many of the same limitations--like th ...
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240 minsThis is a firefighter survival campaign with a mission of reducing firefighter injuries and deaths on the fireground by reviewing firefighter line-of-duty deaths and close calls. In reviewing these tr ...
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240 minsFire service organizations have long created mental representations for members in the form of written narratives, audio-visual accounts, and training simulations. These slides are especially importan ...
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240 minsThis lecture will cover many topics related to search. It will keep the focus on our primary mission of the fire service—life! With our modern fire environment, time is not a luxury we have, and it is ...
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240 minsThere are very few fires each of us has been on where we haven't learned something or wouldn’t have done something different, be it slight or significant. However, well beyond our own response areas, ...
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240 minsWhat is an incident commander seeing, thinking, and feeling when he supervises a fire operation? Tactics may vary at various incidents, but the one constant is the IC's thought process. How is his vi ...
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240 minsAre you truly willing to evaluate yourself as an instructor and develop new skills? It is imperative to challenge yourself as an instructor to break away from the status quo. Only in a state of discom ...
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240 minsEnergy hazard knowledge is one of the largest training gaps for first responders. Nothing exposed this vulnerability more than lithium-ion battery fires. Our failure to properly address historic energ ...
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240 minsThis workshop is a starting place for fire officers who wish to enhance the use of data in their operational decisions and practices. The program covers data basics such as locating data through CAD, ...
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240 minsThis program focuses on tangible ways to increase your leadership influence and build your command presence. It breaks down behaviors and tactics to make you a more effective chief, officer, or firefi ...
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240 minsTension pneumothorax is commonly unidentified and undertreated by EMS. There has been an expansion of scope-of-practice across the nation, allowing paramedics to perform finger thoracostomy for suspec ...
9:15 AM
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90 minsToday's fire service requires excellence on all fronts. Your department expects efficiency regarding training, record keeping, agency compliance, and safety. The citizens expect effectiveness in deliv ...
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90 minsMany officers want to be seen as a leader, not a manager. To the point that the term manager carries a negative connotation; however, how does a supervisor deal with an employee who does not want to b ...
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90 minsIn the ever-advancing landscape of firefighting, the integration of data and technology into wellness programs is not just beneficial but essential. This session will delve into how fire departments c ...
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90 minsThe legal stakes for firefighters/medics are higher than ever--including criminal prosecution and jail. This session will help lead you through that minefield, including review of "excited delirium" a ...
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11:00 AM
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90 minsThis class is designed to empower fire service leaders with the principles and practical tools necessary to foster a culture of integrity and responsibility within their departments. It will cover key ...
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90 minsPublic service is widely regarded as a noble and essential profession. Within that realm, the fire service holds a particularly esteemed position. Despite this, fire departments across the country con ...
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90 minsThis class is based on lessons learned in graduate organizational sociology and years of teaching, mentoring, and work as a step-up company officer in the fire department. It is based on the concept t ...
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90 minsThe transition to the new National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) is upon us, and the fire service stands to benefit substantially from the change. This course outlines the intent, proc ...
1:00 PM
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240 minsThis class will equip students to better prepare for an incident involving semis, heavy vehicles, and buses by discussing vehicle design and construction and exploring how this relates to the incident ...
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240 minsThe Rescue Task Force concept provides a framework for law enforcement, fire, and EMS to work cohesively to provide point-of-wound care to victims of active threat events. Agencies will only be prepar ...
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240 minsSuccessful rescue of a drowning victim is dependent exclusively on rapid water rescue and aggressive, high-performance resuscitation, performed within a 300-second window. This is a skills-intensive c ...
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240 minsStudents will face four technical rescue scenarios--car into a building, scaffolding rescue, fork truck/high rack shelving collapse, and heavy object entrapment--using tools and equipment found on mos ...
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240 minsYou must gain access to a building quickly at a structure fire to effectively search for victims and locate the fire. You also must drill on basic and advanced forcible entry techniques to gain profic ...
-
240 minsThis class will combine time- and battle-tested search techniques with updated modern thermal imaging technologies, designed to take your fireground searches to the next level. When applied properly, ...
-
240 minsMan vs. machinery incidents occur across the country. They may involve a person stuck in some sort of industrial machinery or be as routine as a ring stuck on a victim's finger. This class will introd ...
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240 minsWhile the number of structure fires is decreasing, civilian fire deaths are increasing. As a fire service, we must get better at performing and supporting the search on a fireground. We give victims t ...
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240 minsIncidents involving electric and hybrid vehicles are on the rise as the use of technology continues to evolve. This course is designed to prepare students for taking correct actions and avoiding commo ...
-
240 minsInstructors present challenging and difficult extrication scenarios requiring advance skills to stabilize vehicles, gain entry, and remove and treat patients entrapped and entangled in the wreckage. T ...
-
240 minsThis class is designed to build confidence in the most neglected tool found on nearly every fire apparatus, the 2½-gallon water extinguisher. The "can" is an extremely effective lifesaving tool that a ...
-
240 minsFlashover training offers firefighters an opportunity to observe fire behavior and the signs that lead up to a flashover event. After attending this class, students will understand how fuel loads have ...
-
240 minsStudents will have the opportunity to experience the process of conducting VES under live fire conditions; performing a correct size-up for VES; and handling special VES situations including hoarding, ...
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240 minsThe fire service has experienced many changes in how we operate over the past 50 years; the transition from a throttle and relief valve setup, to a pressure governor on our engine companies was one of ...
-
240 minsAttendees will learn how to improve their response to explosive gas (natural gas and propane) emergencies. The class concentrates on the three main areas where most departments are not properly traine ...
-
240 minsThis class focuses on the fundamentals of through-the-lock forcible entry to build a foundation of lock identification and executing common techniques. It will start with a guided lecture that will fo ...
-
240 minsEngage in a class that provides the knowledge and understanding to produce a spec-driven fire stream-focused engine for both supply and attack while effectively meeting your other local requirements. ...
-
240 minsUnfortunately, many firefighters in this country are still not being properly trained before being assigned to a rapid intervention team (RIT). This class will reinforce that a solid RIT training prog ...
-
240 minsStudents will begin with a short classroom lecture covering shoring principles then head outside to assemble both the raker and laced post shore. They will also participate in operations on the cuttin ...
-
240 minsThis class will review the construction features and various components of the MC-406 tanker trailer, which is the most common hazmat transport tanker in the United States. There will also be a review ...
-
240 minsLearn the importance of proper water application and competent leadership on today’s fireground, along with alternative hose stretches for mid-rise buildings and nozzle team simulated fire attack in a ...
-
240 minsThe FDNY has pivoted to using technology to support training. Learn how the FDNY has continued to evolve its use of technology through both produced training videos and live streaming of tactical trai ...
1:30 PM
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240 minsFire service research highlights the importance of well-placed initial handlines applying fast water to the fire effectively, either from the interior or the exterior of the structure. Several recent ...
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240 minsThis workshop delves into the essential role of leadership in supporting the mental health of first responders. It highlights the importance of cultivating a supportive organizational culture through ...
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240 minsThere is no doubt that the driver/engineer is one of the most critical jobs in any fire company. This class is a fast-paced look at effective, time-tested techniques; tricks of the trade; and tips for ...
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240 minsThis class will discuss our ever changing and dynamic firegrounds, and the efforts, skills, and responsibilities required at all levels on our firegrounds. With our citizens and their property at stak ...
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240 minsThe fire service is a dynamic industry that is constantly changing on a daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly basis. If we were to look back over the years, we would be able to see some significant chang ...
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240 minsThis class marks more than 25 years of delivery at FDIC. This year, a focus on company-level training programs will be the center point of this interactive and group-focused session. Developing traini ...
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240 minsThere 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 re ...
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240 minsThis is a wholistic approach to the standard positioning, use, and deployment of aerial devices at most standard structural fires. It covers manufacturers’ recommendations as well as industry best pra ...
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240 minsThis program will cover fireground size-up and what to look for based on the resources assigned to the alarm. Understanding time delayed tactics, learn how you can make the most of the first arriving ...
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240 minsThe goal of this workshop is to enhance the students’ knowledge of engine operations, structural fire operations, fire service culture, and values and traditions and to become ambassadors of good fire ...
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240 minsThis workshop will review the decision making that occurred on large-scale incidents. Then, based on the six steps of becoming a critical decision maker, it will review case study decisions from this ...
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240 minsThis workshop is designed to improve individual and team performance on and off the fire scene. Participants are exposed to a carefully crafted matrix of lecture, animations, real-world scenarios, and ...
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240 minsThis engaging and fast-paced interactive class delves into the intricate relationship between fire dynamics and the fireground. Topics include fire dynamics and tactical decisions, traditional tactics ...
2:00 PM
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90 minsWhat is one constant in fire/EMS? That most of the litigation agencies must respond to is brought by their very own personnel. There is a constant stream of litigation, complaints, and reports. Some c ...
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90 minsDive into the transformative power of embracing discomfort as a pathway to growth and authentic leadership. This session explores the necessity of creating “space for grace”—the ability to show compas ...
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90 minsBias in algorithms is a costly human oversight--costly due to its immense impact on marginalized and underrepresented communities. As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to scale across industries ...
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90 minsIn a unique profession where camaraderie is important and we thrive off peer groups, how do you effectively create and maintain boundaries while finding a new support system? This class is designed to ...
3:45 PM
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90 minsIt is not enough to want to make a positive difference; you must put in the hard work and be prepared for the success of your goals and the inevitable backlash from critics! Any cause worth your passi ...
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90 minsThis presentation will take an in-depth look at the lessons learned from the 2016 wildfires in the Great Smoky Mountains. The exceptional drought and wind conditions in late November 2016 caused an in ...
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90 minsFire service leaders are losing followers every day. The service is left adrift without leaders while some in the service advocate abandoning the chief officers and company officers in favor of the gr ...
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90 minsRecent research indicates that a key indicator and predictor of true leadership is an individual's capacity to find meaning in negative events and learn from challenging circumstances. The Stress Mana ...
10:30 AM
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105 minsHave you ever wondered why pediatrics causes so much anxiety for pre-hospital providers? Why is it that even with years of experience, pediatric resuscitation never seems to get any easier? The answer ...
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105 minsThis class will examine a humbling elevator recue near miss that the instructor was involved in and the simple solution to prevent unexpected mechanical movement of the elevator during the removal pro ...
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105 minsThis class places great emphasis on rescuers not taking a passenger vehicle approach to a large truck extrication. Students will gain working knowledge of large truck and tractor-trailer construction ...
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105 minsIn the modern fire service, where nothing is constant except change, one thing must remain paramount: the ability for leaders to connect with and inspire the people in their charge. No matter your lev ...
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105 minsThis class will look at the process, challenges, and options related to the purchase of fire apparatus in today’s environment. Buying fire apparatus is a large investment of money and trust by your co ...
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105 minsWith a nationwide shortage of paramedics, more and more EMT-Basics are looking to advance their careers and return to school to become paramedics. However, even before you go back to school, there are ...
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105 minsIt is no secret that using the incident command system and at an incident is critical to the success of the incident and the safety of personnel operating on the fireground. There are many volunteer ...
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105 minsVentilation can make or break the outcome of a fire. Achieving the desired effect requires the knowledge of how the tactic works and the precautions that must be taken. This class breaks down ventilat ...
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105 minsThis class focuses on human dynamics and critical thinking skills rather than operational/administrative aspects. Leadership can be taught, but effectiveness comes from experience. This class enlighte ...
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105 minsNo matter how fast your scene is evolving or how quickly your patient is dying, our critical, time-compressed decisions can make things worse. Concepts of maritime damage control have great relevance ...
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105 minsReliable communications on the fireground are critical to the operational effectiveness and safety of all firefighters. “Inadequate Communications” is even listed as one of the “NIOSH 5” (the top 5 ca ...
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105 minsThe reason leadership is such a buzzword is because having great leadership in our organizations is at a premium. A 2023 study conducted by the Center for Analytics and Behavioral Research found a dra ...
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105 minsExplore the tools and qualities needed to lead your teams to ultimate success. This powerful, interactive, and engaging presentation will tap into the wealth of experiences of fireground and firehouse ...
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105 minsMan vs. machinery incidents occur across the country. They may involve a person stuck in some sort of industrial machinery or be as routine as a ring stuck on a victim's finger. Is your department pre ...
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105 minsThis class delves into the exciting realm of artificial intelligence and its transformative role in EMS/fire education. Whether you're an educator, student, or practitioner, it offers a unique opportu ...
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105 minsThis class is designed to give attendees a solid foundation on which to build an effective standpipe operations plan. Topics include engine companies placing one powerful attack handline in service as ...
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105 minsWhere the term “aggressive” was once deeply connected to recklessness, today it is more closely associated with anticipation in planning, assertive decisions, and proactive actions. This is how we sta ...
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105 minsThis class will introduce officers and aspiring fire service leaders to some of the most important skills they will need to become more effective leaders in today's fire service. Those skills include ...
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105 minsThe most significant decisions you'll encounter in your fire service career will be making tactical decisions at fires. Seasoned officers know the difference between "We can get it" and "It's lost." Y ...
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105 minsThis class will provide a clear understanding of the scope of the cancer problem in the fire service. Using the most current research on firefighter cancer, the students will gain a clear understandin ...
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105 minsA large percentage of agencies in the United States and Canada have a deficiency in operating dedicated truck companies and have challenges accounting for all truck functions. Does this mean truck wo ...
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105 minsAs questions continue to arise into how fire department interventions affect fire dynamics, firefighter safety, and victim survivability in structure fires, UL's Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI) ...
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105 minsIn this class, you will learn several breathing techniques that have been proven to create homeostasis and when to apply the techniques. Several volunteers will wear biometric equipment to show the me ...
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240 minsThis workshop is based on the new best-selling book from Fire Engineering. The workshop will go inside the command post with new footage and radio traffic of multiple incidents, including live rescues ...
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105 minsThis class will cover the program that was developed with a major metropolitan area to shorten onboarding time from three months to two weeks. It will discuss the benefits of using simulation as a "tr ...
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105 minsHave you ever wondered after a fire how things could have been done differently? There are takeaways at every fire and no fire is the same. This class offers something for every firefighter whether yo ...
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105 minsIn 1948, Hugh Halligan developed what is arguably the most useful and versatile hand tool used in the fire service. This fast-paced class will illustrate just how versatile the halligan bar is, showin ...
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105 minsIntellectual aggression begins with understanding your fireground. Reading Smoke improves tactical decision making. Reading Smoke enhances your ability to predict fire behavior. Learn to Read the Smok ...
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105 minsOfficer training is constantly a hot and sought-out class. However, we seem to have forgotten or ignored the fact that there can be a huge divide between large job needs and the those of the voluntee ...
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105 minsOver the past few years, wind has played a role in a number of devasting fires in NYC, some resulting is serious burn injuries and one a line-of-duty death. How can a fire department be so dialed in o ...
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105 minsThis class covers two major topics: (1) Hands-on Leadership, discussing this progressive leadership style as well as the key factors for success; and (2) RIT Operations, examining the many facets of R ...
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105 minsThis class challenges decades of leadership literature from academia to military to the fire service. It brings long sought-after clarity for distinguishing leadership from management and leadership a ...
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105 minsThis class will cover the scientific principles of fire dynamics essential for understanding and predicting real-world fire behavior. It will explain the interrelationship between the modern fire envi ...
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105 minsThis class covers the latest in hybrid and electric vehicle response and addresses what resources need to know about these ever-increasingly popular vehicles. Topics include EV components and safe re ...
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105 minsThis class will define the four fundamentals of developing peak performance of an intelligently aggressive search crew. Developing and maintaining peak performance involve enhancing physical abilities ...
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105 minsThe fire dervice is seeing an ever-increasing occurrence of violent events secondary to our EMS/first responder roles. This course will help you identify potential hostile situations from before the t ...
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105 minsThe fireground is an ever-changing and often chaotic place, where firefighters are forced to make a multitude of split-second decisions to effect a positive outcome. This class provides experience-bas ...
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105 minsThis class will present two case studies of incidents where flashover occurred. In one of the incidents, a firefighter was severely burned; in the other incident, a firefighter was badly burned and an ...
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105 minsThis class is an in-depth refresher for BLS providers regarding cardiology and related prehospital emergencies. It will start with an overview of BLS assessment and patient interview for the patient s ...
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105 minsPrehospital care providers must make split-second decisions daily, often with profound implications on the patient’s outcome. However, as the adage goes, “the patient doesn’t read the protocols” ofte ...
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105 minsLearn how to get the most out of your SCBA; the best, quickest, and secure ways to package your PPE and use it for rescue; and ways to increase the likelihood of being found or obtaining viable air if ...
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105 minsApproximately 95% of civilian fire deaths occur in the residential setting. This should be our bread and butter. Yet many departments are plagued with a passive search culture. Our goal should be t ...
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105 minsThis class will focus on large commercial structure fires. We will begin with a discussion about the dangers of fires in these types of buildings. Next, we will review the different occupancy types an ...
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105 minsIt is not enough to want to make a positive difference; you must put in the hard work and be prepared for the success of your goals and the inevitable backlash from critics! Any cause worth your passi ...
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105 minsGain can confidence for fireground success! This is accomplished by placing quick water ahead of the hoseline between the fire and victims, enabling the search team to slow the uncontrolled fire combi ...
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105 minsProfessional development is the planned, progressive, and lifelong process of education, training, self-development, and experience gained during development. In the fire service, professional develop ...
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105 minsThis class is rooted in the lessons learned from working with a diverse group of training officers. It is designed for current and aspiring training officers in emergency services. The main objective ...
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105 minsThis class reviews the top administrative policies and operational practices every fire department must have to prevent liability, firefighter injuries, and public embarrassment and to increase profic ...
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105 minsLearn 11 key elements of successful fire department fitness programs. From medical and fitness evaluations to creating fitness SOGs and purchasing cost-effective fitness equipment, this class will giv ...
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105 minsThis class will review the different types of fluorine-free foam currently available and the pros and cons of each. It will also discuss the changes in foam application operations that will be requir ...
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105 minsIncident command failures are consistently part of the "NIOSH Top 5" factors that contribute to line-of-duty deaths. This class will discuss the top five actions that an incident commander must take a ...
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105 minsThis class consists of six sections: The predictive brain, outline of the Predictive Coding Theory, from theory to intervention, situational influencing of the adaptive unconscious is at the heart of ...
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105 minsThis class will provide recommendations on the best strategies and alternatives to ensure that the fire department will be able to perform its mission safely, efficiently, effectively and at a reasona ...
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105 minsThis class will address the challenges and tactics for an engine company to be successful at fires in multiple dwellings. Topics include tactics, challenges, tactical priorities to ensure fireground s ...
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105 minsThe engine company is the backbone of all fireground operations. While the firefighters and officers on the hoselines get the glory, the pump operators must be on their game to ensure that the interio ...
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105 minsGood vehicle extrication demands a unique collaboration between rescue and emergency medical personnel. Incorporating key victim assessment information in the extrication size-up will improve your str ...
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105 minsThis class emphasizes the critical role of a designated mentor in the fire service, known as the field training officer (FTO). Unlike general training officers or chiefs, the FTO is a specially traine ...
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105 minsSports teams study their opponents more than we study an enemy that can kill us. Fire behavior has changed over time, and we need to keep up with the science. Thermal imaging is a tool used with limit ...
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105 minsThe legal stakes for firefighters/medics are higher than ever--including criminal prosecution and jail. This session will help lead you through that minefield, including review of "excited delirium" a ...
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105 minsBecoming an "upstreamist" involves adopting a proactive and preventive approach to addressing problems, focusing on their root causes rather than just dealing with the symptoms or consequences. This c ...
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105 minsThis class will introduce strategic and tactical considerations for fire department operations in sprinklered residential occupancies. As more districts, cities, and countries embrace the residential ...
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105 minsWith adequate staffing becoming more of a fantasy than a reality for many departments, the modern company officer is asked to wear many hats ranging from tailboard firefighter to command level officer ...
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105 minsToday more than ever, understanding and comprehending the complexities of the built-environment and construction and the effects of fire dynamics on fire suppression operations are a must. With an evo ...
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105 minsThis class provides a systematic approach and mental models for positioning firefighters for success and survival in the firehouse and on the fireground. Topics include defining what functional and dy ...
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105 minsThis class begins with an overview of the mindset and personality traits necessary to be a complete, well-rounded rescue company firefighter. The split-second decisions we make on the fireground can h ...
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105 minsThis class provides a framework for firefighters to use during the size-up of a residential structure fire and provides tangible takeaways and tactical considerations based on the building's era, mate ...
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105 minsThe three degrees of Mayday is a concept where the incident commander summons and assembles a RIT based on the size and complexity of the event that is endangering the firefighters. If we take this in ...
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105 minsLooking critically at the seemingly unsurmountable challenges we have in the fire service today. No matter what your rank, from chief to probie, the challenges are far more than responding to emergenc ...
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105 minsAs community paramedicine grows and the longevity of people with chronic medical conditions increases, the number of patients with medical support devices will increase accordingly. Prehospital care p ...
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105 minsThis class will delve into prehospital medical providers' unique challenges in remote environments, exploring the crossover between wilderness medicine and civilian EMS. It will discuss how these uniq ...
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105 minsHow do you be on your game when it really counts--the few instances when our sometimes sense of complacency, if not tedium or boredom, is replaced by the emotional call of a crashing asthmatic, a hypo ...
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240 minsThis 4-hour workshop is designed to give attendees a solid foundation upon which to build an effective High-Rise Fire Operations Plan. I will provide a basic guideline, with an emphasis on identifyin ...
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240 minsThis workshop is based on the new best-selling book from Fire Engineering. The workshop will go inside the command post with new footage and radio traffic of multiple incidents, including live rescues ...
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240 minsMid-rise buildings are becoming increasingly popular across the United States. Despite their prevalence in both urban and suburban areas, many of us may not have encountered the specific challenges ...
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105 minsUnderstanding a patient's full history and completing a rapid but in-depth assessment can upgrade your care, even if you're working with a limited scope of basic life support. In this lecture session ...
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105 minsThere are only three things we don’t know before a fire: what building it’s in, where in the building the fire is burning, and where the victims are. Everything else can be prepared for. With our fire ...
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105 minsAs the opioid crisis continues across the country, heroin is being combined with powerful synthetics for a better, cheaper high. It seems like every week, there’s news of a first responder overdosing ...
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105 minsWhile we often discuss the importance of a strong strategic plan, fireground success often comes down to how strong our tactics are. This class examines how understanding the residential fireground w ...
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105 minsThis class will discuss some of the more common problems associated with performing technical rescues. It will focus mostly on rope rescue and trench. It will cover transitions from low point edges wh ...
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105 minsTraining is one of the most critical events in your organization. Continuous and quality training establishes muscle memory, knowledge, and discipline for fire and rescue responses, creating a safer e ...
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105 minsHuge signing bonuses and increased wages will not build your candidate pool. There is no silver bullet, and what has worked in the past will not work today. The key in addressing recruitment and ret ...
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105 minsThere are more than 500,000 burns each year in the United States; 50,000 of these require hospitalization and 15,000 of these are pediatric. Understanding and managing these patients is key to care. ...
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105 minsMarriage can either be a passionate, intimate love affair that lasts a lifetime or a toxic, contentious experience that ends in utter heartbreak. Add in the unique challenges presented by the rough a ...
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105 minsIn many communities, we are seeing new hybrid pedestal construction, AKA: "Lumber Yard" mid-rise lightweight residentials and old-mill style factories changing occupancy to residential or mixed-use st ...
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105 minsFires are growing and extending faster in the modern age than they ever have before. The nozzleman must ensure he can think and act as an independent operator. This class is a deep dive into understa ...
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105 minsThe fire service is strained to develop response procedures for electric vehicle fires. Let it burn! But what if it is a busy city street? Never mind, use copious amounts of water! But what is in that ...
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105 minsThis class discusses the mission-critical incident actions for engine, truck, and first-arriving chief officers at residential fires, highlighting the must-have roles and responsibilities for each and ...
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105 minsThis class will examine the significance of the first five critical minutes of a high-rise fire, which represents the greatest area of operational vulnerability and is highly prone to error. Incident ...
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105 minsThe wildland urban interface (WUI) is a growing danger for engine companies across our nation. Incidents in the WUI are creating devastating losses and complex fire environments for our response pers ...
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105 minsInvariably the fire service, paid or volunteer, will be called on to respond to construction sites for fires and emergencies during phases of new construction, renovations, alterations, or the deconst ...
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105 minsReview the requirements for proper post exposure medical follow-up for bloodborne, airborne, and droplet transmitted diseases. This class will discuss the role of the department’s designated officer f ...
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105 minsA poorly crafted presentation or weak presentation skills can ruin an instructor's credibility. It will also affect students’ ability to retain the information that has been presented, which means the ...
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105 minsThis class will examine how differences in elevation, concealed spaces, floor coverings, utilities, and fires that start on the outside of a building can mask the true location and extent of fire. Th ...
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105 minsDramatic videos and photos depict moments captured on the fireground that illustrate how firefighters' aggressive actions can lead to danger and interfere with the task at hand, leaving firefighters a ...
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105 minsThis class emphasizes on the types, tactics, and unique challenges of suppressing fires in buildings, structures, and areas where solar power energy systems are an immediate concern. It will provide b ...
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105 minsOdds are, most of your structure fires are in private dwellings. Just because it’s the most common fire you go to, it doesn’t mean that you let your guard down. It should be no surprise that that our ...
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240 minsThis 4-hour workshop is designed to give attendees a solid foundation upon which to build an effective High-Rise Fire Operations Plan. I will provide a basic guideline, with an emphasis on identifyin ...
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240 minsMid-rise buildings are becoming increasingly popular across the United States. Despite their prevalence in both urban and suburban areas, many of us may not have encountered the specific challenges of ...
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240 minsThis workshop is based on the new best-selling book from Fire Engineering. The workshop will go inside the command post with new footage and radio traffic of multiple incidents, including live rescues ...
1:30 PM
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105 minsConducting post-incident or after-action reports of Mayday incidents provides opportunities to examine positive actions on the fireground as well as missed opportunities. The goal of these after-acti ...
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105 minsThis class will review the major changes to the new OSHA Fire Brigade standard and its impact on industrial emergency response organizations. It will include interactive discussions on how different o ...
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105 minsLeading and creating opportunities for others is immensely rewarding, yet it can also be highly frustrating, especially when managing unengaged, unmotivated, or disgruntled individuals in the firehous ...
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105 minsIn a unique profession where camaraderie is important and we thrive off peer groups, how do you effectively create and maintain boundaries while finding a new support system? This class is designed to ...
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105 mins“There are fewer volunteers" is a statement heard over and over. Although that may be true, the potential for recruiting and retaining volunteers is different today. Potential volunteers have so many ...
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105 minsThe pump operator may sometimes wear multiple hats (helmets) on an incident and serves as the connecting link in operations between the suppression decision making and the implementation of those deci ...
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105 mins9-1-1 normally responds to a crisis, but what happens when 9-1-1 is in crisis? Public safety agencies face their own emergencies--loss of facilities, financial crisis, and personnel issues. Understand ...
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105 minsMaking training a priority in fire departments can be a struggle. This can lead to catastrophic results such as an increase in risk for injury and death. This class will help determine the need for tr ...
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105 minsWhat is one constant in fire/EMS? That most of the litigation agencies must respond to is brought by their very own personnel. There is a constant stream of litigation, complaints, and reports. Some c ...
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105 minsRapid intervention is an essential part of the fire suppression process. It puts trained and motivated members on scene to mitigate a firefighter Mayday. But we need to be more than just another compa ...
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105 minsInstructors are responsible for distilling the need-to-know information from the nice-to-know and nuts-to-know information that overwhelms our standard training and saps our time and attention. Why is ...
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105 minsLearn to identify your department's training needs by performing a gap analysis and using this with the guidance of current best practices in the industry to formulate a one- to three-year training pr ...
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105 minsSocial media is a $200-billion-a-year industry. From marketing to recruitment, the fire service is a business that can benefit from social media. This class aims to highlight the importance of social ...
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105 minsLearn how stress management and the processing of trauma can prevent the inappropriate expression of anger and alcohol abuse. This class will start by addressing the stress response, common signs of ...
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105 minsDo you want to gain a comprehensive understanding of ladder trucks’ abilities and learn how to optimize their positioning on the fireground? This class will leave you with valuable knowledge to maximi ...
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105 minsOver the past 100 years, trauma care has come full circle on the battlefield, with whole blood administration while treating the men and women who proudly serve our country. But why does it take the t ...
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105 minsFirefighters and the departments they work for face demanding situations daily, showcasing unwavering resilience, dedication, and response capabilities. However, the toll on individuals and their ment ...
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105 minsVehicle extrication is a puzzle with constantly changing rules. Manufacturers strive to make the best vehicles on the road so they can make the most sales. They design their vehicles to perform safely ...
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105 minsThe world of fireground water supply and application has changed over the years, making firefighting much more effective and safer while facing the curse of reduced staffing. Advances in fireground wa ...
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105 minsTechnical workshop that will focus on the management of HM incidents from the perspective of both the Incident Commander and HM Officer. Focus will be placed on lessons learned from complex response s ...
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105 minsThis class will dive deep into the most controversial pharmacotherapy options for critically ill patients. Real cases will be presented along with supporting cutting-edge literature to ensure that att ...
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105 minsAirway management is one of the first things we are taught as EMS providers, and it's one of the foundation blocks of our training. Often being one of the first things we assess on our patients, we mu ...
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105 minsThis class will review the development of Type III construction over the past 200 years, including how recent changes in the building code now permit much larger amounts of wood in these structures. I ...
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105 minsGetting water on the fire is the single most important action on the fireground. However, in the cases of a long stretch, delay in engine response, unable to locate the fire, known life hazard, and ot ...
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105 minsCommercial buildings present many challenges during a firefight, but knowing what they have to offer will make your job easier and safer. This class will review the built-in active and passive fire pr ...
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105 minsinclude the definition and characteristics of lightweight construction, the historical context and evolution of lightweight building materials, engineered wood products, bowstring truss construction, ...
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105 minsIn today’s fire service, it is common to see fire departments that purchase pumping apparatus with 1,500- to 2,000-gpm rated pumps. NFPA 1900 states that apparatus with pump capacities greater than 1, ...
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105 minsThis class is designed for getting the maximum number of drills out of a donated property when the structure cannot be burned due to local restrictions or using the property to its fullest prior to co ...
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105 minsThe popularity of electric vehicles has increased in the past decade, and every community has electric vehicles. Now, we take these vehicles, which are difficult to cool and extinguish, and park them ...
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105 minsThe EMT has been the backbone of EMS since its inception, but it is not an “entry level job,” as it brings with it responsibility, accountability, and an ever-growing scope of practice and required kn ...
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105 minsMany agencies are underfunded but still are expected to meet their mission and goals. The fire service falls within this realm. Fire service equipment, training, and related costs such as insurance ar ...
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105 minsIn the ever-advancing landscape of firefighting, the integration of data and technology into wellness programs is not just beneficial but essential. This session will delve into how fire departments c ...
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105 minsThis class will showcase the unique and challenging environment of providing medical care on an island in Lake Erie. With no local hospital or physicians, the local EMS service provides the most advan ...
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105 minsThere are as many theories about leadership as there are authors; but it can be difficult translating theory into practice. In reality, most firefighters and officers don't deal with theories--they n ...
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105 minsThe transition to the new National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) is upon us, and the fire service stands to benefit substantially from the change. This course outlines the intent, proc ...
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105 minsThis class will cover fireground operational considerations where a quint ladder or a nontraditional ladder truck (i.e., aerial apparatus with stored CAFS) is the only truck on the alarm. Many U.S. fi ...
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105 minsThis class will examine the resources and tools available to the modern fire/EMS instructor emphasizing the efficacy of providing an updated, interactive, engaging learning experience for the audience ...
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105 minsThis class focuses on the correlation between firefighter and civilian fatalities at the same structural fires. It quantifies basic risk vs. reward and goes beyond the tendency to justify risk wheneve ...
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105 minsForcible entry is one of the most common jobs for a truck company. Every day across America, firefighters go to jobs with the first priority being to gain access. Many fire departments fail during r ...
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105 minsBias in algorithms is a costly human oversight--costly due to its immense impact on marginalized and underrepresented communities. As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to scale across industries ...
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105 minsLearn real-life experiences and leadership mistakes that led to a line-of-duty death. As a young officer, the instructor was confronted many times with employee issues; however, only one still impacts ...
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105 minsThis class provides valuable insights into the unique aspects of WUI firefighting and offers practical solutions for improving community and firefighter safety. Firefighting on the urban fringes is in ...
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105 minsPlanning is your job. You are expected to be prepared, equipped, and in control when you show up for someone else's worst day. Have you done that for your own family? Have you educated and empowered t ...
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105 minsA stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain becomes occluded or ruptures, resulting in paralysis or death of the patient. There are approximately 800,000 strokes a year, resulting in 50% of large ...
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105 minsThis class prepares attendees to arrive first on scene at a water rescue incident. It is designed for rescuers at all levels, including experienced technicians, operations level, and non-water trained ...
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105 minsTimely, meaningful, and effective prehospital interventions are essential to improving outcomes in critical trauma patients. This interactive presentation will discuss the most current evidence-based ...
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105 minsIn this class, participants will engage in a direct, no-nonsense exploration of camaraderie and respect within the fire station. Grounded in solid research, this course confronts the often-blurred lin ...
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240 minsThis course is designed for anyone who is Rope Operations trained or above. We will be conducting multiple demonstrations and skill stations using the newest gear on the market. Objectives for this c ...
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240 minsThe classroom portion will discuss tower ladder operational tactics at various types of structures, forcible entry from the bucket, hydraulic operations, miscellaneous rescue operations, roof ventilat ...
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105 minsThis comprehensive and engaging class will draw on 40 years of the instructor’s personal experience and professional insight to provide valuable lessons for the participants on topics such as guiding ...
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105 minsThis class is about the mission of the fire service in saving those who need us. Primary search has taken place for decades and yet fire departments struggle to understand the tactic and all that goes ...
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105 minsThis interactive class is about challenging the role of the driver operator on the fireground. With staffing shortages facing most fire service agencies, it is vital to have an all-hands-on deck appro ...
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105 minsThere are many tactics for attacking structure fires. For years, the fire service has been preaching to attack from the unburned side. This isn't always the best tactic. The modern fireground is evolv ...
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105 minsThis class will focus on the role of command officers at garden apartments and other similar multifamily, low-rise buildings. It will discuss what the first IC needs to be aware of and consider early ...
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105 minsThis class will begin with UL FSRI's findings and recommendations following a reconstruction of the energy storage system (ESS) explosion that occurred in April 2019 in Surprise, AZ, that seriously in ...
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105 minsDo you have what it takes to be a great fire service professional of any rank in the year 2025 and more importantly beyond? Situations personnel in the fire service (firefighter up to fire chief) may ...
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105 minsWhat do the controls on a pump panel do and why do they do it? How controls impact getting water to the fire is critical for an operator to understand. Competent pump operators understand the “what, ...
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105 minsBattery electric vehicles, micro mobility devices, energy storage systems, and their related lithium-ion battery fire potential pose a significant risk to first responders, the community, and potentia ...
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105 minsWhat is the number one reason for failure in the firehouse or on the fireground? Communication. And while 90% of the fires we fight are in the firehouse, we rarely spend the time practicing the critic ...
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105 minsThis presentation is designed to build and reinforce highly effective fire and emergency scene management skills. The approach is twofold. The first segment will look at the relevant science and data ...
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105 minsAs a first responder, have you ever cared for a victim of human trafficking? When off duty, have you ever encountered a victim of human trafficking? Human trafficking is the fastest growing organized ...
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105 minsThis class will provide an overview of data analysis and use of data by fire and emergency services organizations. Participants will be informed of basic and advanced concepts from a managerial persp ...
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105 minsPublic service is widely regarded as a noble and essential profession. Within that realm, the fire service holds a particularly esteemed position. Despite this, fire departments across the country con ...
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105 minsDistracted, drowsy, drunk, drugged, and disgruntled drivers are striking firefighters and fire apparatus at roadway incidents with increasing frequency. Fire and EMS personnel must train and operate m ...
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105 minsTransform how you approach pediatric emergencies with Saving Young Lives, a dynamic, hands-on class on Pediatric High-Performance CPR led by seasoned experts from Palm Beach County Fire Rescue. This s ...
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105 minsTactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) and Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) will be compared and contrasted in this class. Attendees will also be exposed to various forms of Tactical EMS assessme ...
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105 minsToday's fire service requires excellence on all fronts. Your department expects efficiency regarding training, record keeping, agency compliance, and safety. The citizens expect effectiveness in deliv ...
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105 minsFire service leaders are losing followers every day. The service is left adrift without leaders while some in the service advocate abandoning the chief officers and company officers in favor of the gr ...
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105 minsFor more than a century, smoke explosions have been documented in the fire service literature. Yet even with this long history, smoke explosions have received very little attention in the fire resear ...
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105 minsEn route, what’s going through your mind? Are you distracted? New crew? New rig? New position? Or are you using focus exercises and bringing your A game, going from heart pounding and anxiety to slow ...
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105 minsLearn the way that the best decisions are made on the fireground. The U.S. commercial aviation community has long since understood the power of applying crew resource management (CRM) to ensure that t ...
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105 minsThis class addresses the need for advocacy within the EMS profession. Advocacy means identify methods to speak with local, state, and federal legislators or decision makers to further the education of ...
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105 minsDive into the transformative power of embracing discomfort as a pathway to growth and authentic leadership. This session explores the necessity of creating “space for grace”—the ability to show compas ...
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105 minsThis presentation will take an in-depth look at the lessons learned from the 2016 wildfires in the Great Smoky Mountains. The exceptional drought and wind conditions in late November 2016 caused an in ...
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105 minsThis class will address some of the current flaws and common beliefs in the practice of EMS. The discussion is supported by the latest evidence pertaining to prehospital care and resuscitation. The go ...
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105 minsThis class is designed to empower fire service leaders with the principles and practical tools necessary to foster a culture of integrity and responsibility within their departments. It will cover key ...
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105 minsNew apartment complexes, multipurpose office buildings, and big venues are incorporated parking garages into their plans to maximize space. NFPA 1 Chapter 29 addresses protections requirements for new ...
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105 minsThis class will review the hot legal issues affecting fire and EMS organizations daily. The format will be combined lecture and question and answer periods. Student participation will be highly encour ...
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105 minsThis class will cover discussions points on handlines, single inlet mini monitor fire streams, and master stream development/application, with these three key areas brought into sharper focus: volume, ...
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105 minsThis class will analyze data from more than 4,000 actual fireground rescues and the ongoing fire dynamics research being done by UL FSRI, all while focusing on what is best for those trapped inside a ...
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105 minsA commonsense approach to first-in hazmat that is relatable to all levels as well as volunteer and career departments, this class explains when firefighters instructural gear can make a rescue in a ha ...
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105 minsThis class covers the initial on-scene size-up for the first-arriving officers at all incidents that they respond to. It sets up the framework for the entire fireground experience from assessing the i ...
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105 minsThe instructor will share case studies and powerful lessons learned from incidents throughout his 36-year career working on the busiest fire companies and battalions on the Chicago Fire Department. Au ...
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105 minsApplicants for fire service vacancies aren’t knocking on your door anymore. An agency looking to fill 10 vacancies finds two qualified candidates. Qualified individuals are leaving your agency because ...
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105 minsFires grow and develop when air enters the fire compartment low and exhausts from the upper portion of the fire compartment. “Modern fires, as we now know, develop and release more energy than the “le ...
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105 minsThe role of the senior firefighter in developing young firefighters and newly promoted company officers has never been more challenging or important. The sacred responsibility and privilege of develop ...
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105 minsThis class is based on lessons learned in graduate organizational sociology and years of teaching, mentoring, and work as a step-up company officer in the fire department. It is based on the concept t ...
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105 minsThis class will discuss various strategies and tactics for rural water movement from nurse tankers to the rural hitch, drafting operations, vacuum tankers, and the jet syphon as well as advantages and ...
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105 minsThe seven "Cs" are Commitment, Competence, Confidence, Communication, Courtesy, Consistency, and Courage. Fire officers need clear messaging for themselves and others. The prevailing question on their ...
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105 minsThe volunteer fire officer, like the career officer, has to make time sensitive, often critical personnel decisions. This class involves the participants in decision making to respond to a variety of ...
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105 minsThis presentation highlights Fire Safety Research Institute’s (FSRI’s) recent research on characterizing smoke from vehicle fires. It is well known that firefighting activities can expose firefighters ...
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105 minsOur most used piece of equipment in the fire service is our personal protective equipment, but too many firefighters do not have the proper knowledge of their PPE. Learn what your PPE cannot do, provi ...
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105 minsThis class seeks to inform prehospital providers about the dangers associated with performing airway management procedures on patients who present with physiologic derangements. Using the CRASH mnemon ...
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105 minsThinking about the potential medicolegal consequences of your actions can sometimes be a very useful way to “up” your game; generally stay out of trouble; and, most importantly, provide high-quality p ...
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105 minsOur profession is becoming more and more aware of the efficiencies of extractor cleaning and the efficiency percentages of cleaning able to be attained. NFPA 1851 only mandates a 50% + 1 cleaning perc ...
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105 minsThe world of paramedicine demands unwavering courage and resilience; yet often, the experiences encountered during clinical rotations can inadvertently lead to the onset of post-traumatic stress among ...
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240 minsThis course is designed for anyone who is Rope Operations trained or above. We will be conducting multiple demonstrations and skill stations using the newest gear on the market. Objectives for this c ...
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240 minsThe classroom portion will discuss tower ladder operational tactics at various types of structures, forcible entry from the bucket, hydraulic operations, miscellaneous rescue operations, roof ventilat ...