Understanding and Fighting Basement Fires Hands-on Training: Olathe, KS April 14, 2022

Hosted by: Olathe Fire Department Training Center

Class location:
910 N Hedge Lane
Olathe, KS 66061

Class overview: 8-hours hands-on-training

• Fire Dynamics Lab
• Basement Fire Dollhouse
• Basement Fire Attack with Limited Access
• Water Mapping
• Size-up and Thermal Imaging
• Live Basement Fire Evolutions

Funded by AFG Fire Prevention and Safety Grants

LIMITED TO 2 INSTRUCTORS PER DEPARTMENT

PRE-REQUISITE: FIRE INSTRUCTOR I

*PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS A $50 SEAT RESERVATION FEE THAT WILL BE REFUNDED ONCE ATTENDANCE IS VERIFIED. ISFSI RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DONATE THE FEE TO CHARITY IF STUDENT DOES NOT ATTEND THE COURSE. 

Understanding and Fighting Basement Fires Hands-on Training: New York, NY April 7, 2022

Hosted by: FDNY Fire Academy

Class location:
1 Randall's Island
New York, NY

Class overview: 8-hours hands-on-training

• Fire Dynamics Lab
• Basement Fire Dollhouse
• Basement Fire Attack with Limited Access
• Water Mapping
• Size-up and Thermal Imaging
• Live Basement Fire Evolutions

Funded by AFG Fire Prevention and Safety Grants

LIMITED TO 2 INSTRUCTORS PER DEPARTMENT

PRE-REQUISITE: FIRE INSTRUCTOR I

Understanding and Fighting Basement Fires Hands-on Training: New York, NY April 6, 2022

Hosted by: FDNY Fire Academy

Class location:
1 Randall's Island
New York, NY

Class overview: 8-hours hands-on-training

• Fire Dynamics Lab
• Basement Fire Dollhouse
• Basement Fire Attack with Limited Access
• Water Mapping
• Size-up and Thermal Imaging
• Live Basement Fire Evolutions

Funded by AFG Fire Prevention and Safety Grants

LIMITED TO 2 INSTRUCTORS PER DEPARTMENT

PRE-REQUISITE: FIRE INSTRUCTOR I

Understanding and Fighting Basement Fires Hands-on Training: Billings, MT March 26, 2022

Hosted by: Billings Fire Department Training Facility

Class location:
1901 Terminal Circle
Billings, MT 59105

Class overview: 8-hours hands-on-training

• Fire Dynamics Lab
• Basement Fire Dollhouse
• Basement Fire Attack with Limited Access
• Water Mapping
• Size-up and Thermal Imaging
• Live Basement Fire Evolutions

Funded by AFG Fire Prevention and Safety Grants

LIMITED TO 2 INSTRUCTORS PER DEPARTMENT

PRE-REQUISITE: FIRE INSTRUCTOR I

*PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS A $50 SEAT RESERVATION FEE THAT WILL BE REFUNDED ONCE ATTENDANCE IS VERIFIED. ISFSI RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DONATE THE FEE TO CHARITY IF STUDENT DOES NOT ATTEND THE COURSE. 

Understanding and Fighting Basement Fires Hands-on Training: McClellan, CA March 4, 2022

Hosted by: Sacramento Fire Department

Class location:
2409 Dean Street
McClellan, CA 95652

Class overview: 8-hours hands-on-training

• Fire Dynamics Lab
• Basement Fire Dollhouse
• Basement Fire Attack with Limited Access
• Water Mapping
• Size-up and Thermal Imaging
• Live Basement Fire Evolutions

Funded by AFG Fire Prevention and Safety Grants

LIMITED TO 2 INSTRUCTORS PER DEPARTMENT

PRE-REQUISITE: FIRE INSTRUCTOR I

*PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS A $50 SEAT RESERVATION FEE THAT WILL BE REFUNDED ONCE ATTENDANCE IS VERIFIED. ISFSI RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DONATE THE FEE TO CHARITY IF STUDENT DOES NOT ATTEND THE COURSE. 

Understanding and Fighting Basement Fires Hands-on Training: Pomona, CA February 28, 2022

Hosted by: Los Angeles County Fire Training Center

Class location:
3325 Temple Avenue
Pomona, CA 91766

Class overview: 8-hours hands-on-training

• Fire Dynamics Lab
• Basement Fire Dollhouse
• Basement Fire Attack with Limited Access
• Water Mapping
• Size-up and Thermal Imaging
• Live Basement Fire Evolutions

Funded by AFG Fire Prevention and Safety Grants

LIMITED TO 2 INSTRUCTORS PER DEPARTMENT

PRE-REQUISITE: FIRE INSTRUCTOR I

*PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS A $50 SEAT RESERVATION FEE THAT WILL BE REFUNDED ONCE ATTENDANCE IS VERIFIED. ISFSI RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DONATE THE FEE TO CHARITY IF STUDENT DOES NOT ATTEND THE COURSE. 

Curriculum development is often thought of as a complicated and arduous process that textbook publishers and state fire training agencies are responsible for. Yes! However, it is also the responsibility of fire service agencies to development curriculum and individual courses that satisfy ongoing professional development. Join us as members from the ISFSI Publication Working Group share tips for developing a relevant comprehensive curriculum that is in line with professional development for your department needs. Our roles as fire service instructors go beyond teaching, demonstrating, grading, evaluating, and providing constructive feedback.

Instructor: 

Demond Simmons 

Demond is a member of the Oakland (CA) Fire Department. He is currently on detail as the department’s special operations chief. He is a proud member of several fire service organizations including ISFSI, IAFC, IFSTA, and the IABPFF. His motto is, continue to be a student of the profession.

The ISFSI Instruct-o-Gram Live webinar series brings a recently published Instruct-o-Gram alive with the author presenting key topics on implementing the material in your department. This month we are discussing how having a basic understanding of Standpipes systems will ensure firefighters know how these systems are constructed, how to use them correctly, and also troubleshoot problems during responses. Standpipe systems allow firefighters to access water supply and put hose lines more quickly and more efficiently, which allows rescue and fire suppression save lives. 

The program should address: 

• Identify Fire Department Connections or FDCs
• Define the different classes of standpipe systems
• Describe the components of a building standpipe system
• Explain fire department general use of standpipe systems in the course of structural firefighting 

Instructor: 

Dave Bain 

Dave has over 26 years experience in Emergency Services and is the Chief Training Officer for The City of Red Deer Emergency Services, in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. He teaches a wide variety of fire service and EMS topics including Company Officer, EMS training, Hazardous Materials Response, and Fire Behavior. Dave is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Adult Education through the University of the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada. Dave is also a credentialed ISFSI Live Fire – Fixed Facility Instructor.

The ISFSI Instruct-o-Gram Live webinar series brings a recently published Instruct-o-Gram alive with the author presenting key topics on implementing the material in your department. This month we are discussing the purpose and reasoning for a fire department to have a field training officer program and the benefits to the success of probationary firefighters and the long term investment these programs make for the fire department. 

The primary goal of a field training officer program is to serve as a “bridge” between the training a firefighter receives while assigned to the fire academy and the completion of the firefighter’s probationary period. 

The program should address two specific areas: 

• Provide ongoing training with the skills and policies that are necessary for a probationary firefighter to succeed on the department. 
• Provide each probationary firefighter with an additional support network. This support network would allow the FTO to serve as a mentor and educate the probationary firefighter about the traditions, lifestyle, and overall culture associated with being a member of the fire service. 

All firefighters graduate from the fire academy with a standard amount of basic training in fire and EMS skills. The challenge is to take this basic knowledge and learn how to apply it to the day to day activities that occur in the performance of his/her duties. 

The goal of any FTO selection program should be to recruit, select and retain experienced firefighters of the highest caliber to serve as Field Training Officers. The goal also includes phasing probationary firefighters into the department and creating solid foundations on which to build their career.

Instructor: 

Eric Dreiman is the Division Chief of Training at the Indianapolis Fire Department. He started his career in 1990. Eric serves as an adjunct instructor to the Indianapolis Fire Academy and IFD’s Officer’s Development Program. He is a Licensed Paramedic and holds several state and national fire service related certifications. He has a Bachelor’s Degree from Indiana University. Eric also serves on several fire service committees and boards for the State of Indiana. He teaches a wide variety of fire service courses both in Indiana and around the country.

The ISFSI Instruct-o-Gram Live webinar series brings a recently published Instruct-o-Gram alive with the author presenting key topics on implementing the material in your department. This month we are discussing the essential elements needed to administer a physical and tactical set of proficiencies expected of a previously trained driver/operator at a fire incident. 

The driver/operator plays a critical role upon arriving at an incident to establish or support a successful fire attack operation. The operation and effectiveness of the apparatus will often be in proportion to the skills and abilities of the operator. The apparatus and operator are the anchor and support system to the Firefighters in the hot zone. 

The driver/operator should be on-scene expert concerning the location, use, and functions of the tools and equipment on the apparatus. To a large degree, the fire apparatus is essentially a large "toolbox", who is responsible for its contents. 

During this webinar, we will discuss:

• Training in context proficiencies and why they are beneficial
• The various apparatus proficiencies that may be tested
• The benefits of anticipating the needs of attack crews, and how the driver/operator can assist
• The benefits of being in an advantageous position to be an 'extra set of eyes' to perform continuous size-up and situational awareness

Instructor: 

Jeff Betz is a Firefighter at the City of Adrian and Madison Township Fire Departments. He is a retired career Lieutenant and Training Officer, as well as a retired On-call Assistant Chief and Training Officer at each department respectively.