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Classes will be held in Green River
Live Fire: Initial Fire Attack
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- Date/Time:
- Friday, April 21, 1800-2200
- Saturday, April 22, 0800-1200
- Saturday, April 22, 1300-1700
- Class Limit: 12 students
- Pre-requisite: NFPA 1403 Pre-requisites for live fire training or Firefighter I certification
- Description:
- Demonstration and performance of interior structural fire attack operations, incident
command, personnel accountability, fire behavior, attack strategies, forcible entry,
and fire stream management. This course includes participation in evolution based
live fire exercises. Satisfies the class A interior and class B exterior fire control
training requirements for Firefighter I certification.
- Full PPE with SCBA required
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Basic Vehicle Extrication
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- Date/Time:
- Friday, April 21, 1800-2200
- Class Limit: 20 students
- Prerequisites: none
- Description:
- Responder preparedness, safety, size-up, vehicle anatomy, tools and equipment, accident
anatomy, extrication principles, and techniques. Emphasizes practical demonstrations
and exercise. Course meets the requirements of the Firefighter II objectives for vehicle
rescue.
- Full PPE required
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Advanced Vehicle Extrication
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- Date/Time:
- Saturday, April 22, 0800-1700
- Class Limit: 20 students
- Description:
- In this course, students will learn the latest and more advanced techniques being
used for extricating patients at the scene of an auto accident. This class builds
on the skills acquired in the Basic Vehicle Extrication class. Therefore, it is required
that all participants in the Advanced Vehicle Extrication Class must have successfully
completed the Basic Vehicle Extrication class either this year at Winter Fire School
or in the last 4 years. All skills will be NFPA 1670 and 1006 compliant. Subjects
covered will include: scene size-up, scene control, vehicle stabilization, new car
design challenges, patient access points, and patient management. Actual extrication
techniques and skills include: door and roof removal, dashboard lift, dashboard roll,
proper cribbing strategies, the use of hand tools, and many other skills. Students
will work individually as well as in teams in “real world” scenarios.
- This is a hands on class where students will be using the latest equipment and techniques.
Student and scene safety will be a paramount concern and students will be required
to be in proper PPE at all times. The possibility of inclement weather is always possible,
so every student should be prepared with suitable warm clothing as needed.
- Prerequisite:
- Must have attended and successfully completed the Basic Vehicle Extrication class.
- Full PPE required
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PPE/SCBA/Search & Rescue
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- Date/Time:
- Saturday, April 22, 0800-1200
- Saturday, April 22, 1300-1700
- Class Limit: 24 students
- Prerequisites: none
- Description:
- This class is designed for all firefighters. The class addresses protective clothing,
SCBA, and search and
rescue skills for Firefighter I and II certification. Topics include types and care
of protective clothing, hazardous atmospheres, functions, components of SCBA use, maintenance of SCBA’s, safety precautions, emergency situations, search techniques and victim removal procedures.
- Full PPE including SCBA and flashlight are required. This class is a physically demanding
class.
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