The Student Registration link will appear here on Friday, December 1st at 9:00 a.m. 

Registration Instructions

Registration Tips for Students

  • Emails can not be shared. Each registrant has to have their own email address. 
  • Once registered, keep track of your confirmation number. If you need to make any changes, you will need your email address and confirmation number in order to log back in. 
  • If you will be registering more than one person. Once you have finished with the first registration, be sure to: 
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  • You can only sign up for one class per section (Two day classes, Friday morning classes, Saturday morning classes, etc). This includes the waitlist selection. For example if you select the Waitlist option for an Instructor I class you will not be able to select the ICS-400 class too, since they are both two day classes, you can only choose one option. 
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Introduction

Each year in January, the Utah Fire and Rescue Academy (UFRA) conducts a fire training school in St. George, Utah. Winter Fire School (WFS) is an event that has evolved in scope and size. It is considered to be one of the largest of its type in the nation. Beginning more than 20 years ago with just three formal classes and less than 100 students and instructors combined, WFS has grown to more than 95 classes and over 800 students, instructors, and support staff.

WFS also boasts a large vendor show which includes demonstrations with state-of-the-art firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical response equipment. The vendor show has grown from just a few local fire equipment dealers to more than 70 vendors representing major fire, rescue, safety, and EMS equipment sales and service companies from throughout the United States.

 

Exhibitor Schedule and Information Guide

Jolene Chamberlain is the Vendor Coordinator for Winter Fire School. Email her or call her at 801-863-7710 with any questions relating to vendors.

Exhibitor Registration opens:
Monday, December 4, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.

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Class Schedule and Registration Information

STUDENT Registration opens:
Friday, December 1, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.

2 Day Courses - Friday & Saturday - 0800 to 1700

Fire Service Instructor I

Recommended for those presenting fire, EMS, Haz Mat and related training sessions within their department. This course is designed to help instructors and training officers meet the requirements for Fire Service Instructor I certification. This course will present basic instructional concepts and techniques which will provide the skills needed to teach from prepared lesson outlines.  

Classroom sessions will include 12 hours of presentations and reviews.  Additionally, the last 4 hours of class will be the actual written and practical Instructor I exam. 

Pre-course work: Approximately one month prior to Fire School, participants will receive the student manual, a teaching topic and a Student Workbook  with specific instructions that must be completed prior to attending this course. The text is the 9th edition of IFSTA’s Fire and Emergency Service Instructor.  If you are accepted into the class you will receive an email asking for your current mailing address to send the pre-course work to. 

Safety PPE requirements: Classroom attire only 

This class is only available to those affiliated with a Utah fire department. 

  • Class ID: WFS24002, WFS24003, WFS24004
  • Class Time: January 19 & 20, 2024 - 0800 to 1700
  • Instructors: John Stout, Perry Koger, Mike Weibel
  • Location: Dixie Center - Snow Canyon / Zion / Bryce
  • Class Limit: 12 students

Firefighting Operations in Multi-Level Structures 🆕 

All Utah cities have grown to where even the smallest community is challenged by having more large structures including high-rise, mid-rise and low-rise structures. The Utah Fire and Rescue Academy has developed a training course specifically to increase the response capabilities to incidents in these types of structures. They have also developed a statewide operational guideline to prepare for and respond incidents involving these large, multi-level structures.

This training course will focus on best practice in firefighting operations in the multi-level structure and focus on the key components of the operational guideline and how to apply it to your department. 

Goal: The overarching goal will be to increase statewide firefighting capability to extend beyond a basic structural fire response to more technical, advanced applications for the high-rise, mid-rise or low-rise buildings.

Scope of Training: In this 16-hour course students will learn the key definitions, features and construction of the high-rise, mid-rise and low-rise structures. We will take a look at fire protection systems, development of response plans (pre-incident plan), organizing resources via mutual and automatic aid agreements, communications, and incident command.

Students will participate in group activities, group discussions and a walk through of a structure with multiple floors, elevators, building systems and other features.

Intended Audience: Chief Officers, Fire Officers, Perspective Fire Officers, and Firefighters

Prerequisites: ICS 200, Firefighter I & II

  • Class ID: WFS24009
  • Class Time: January 19 & 20, 2024 - 0800 to 1700
  • Instructor: Dennis Goudy
  • Location: Dixie Center - Entrada C
  • Class Limit: 30 students

ICS-400: Command and General Staff - Complex Incidents 

This course directs students toward an operational understanding of large single‐agency and complex multi‐agency/multi‐jurisdictional incident responses. Topics include fundamentals review for command and general staff, major and/or complex incident/event management, area command, and multi‐agency coordination. 

This course was developed in conjunction with the US Fire Administration (H467) and the Emergency Management Institute (G400). These courses are built on the same lesson objectives and content as the NWCG I-400 course and are interchangeable; they are all National Incident Management System (NIMS) compliant. 

Objectives: 

• Identify the incident management process of command and general staff functions during complex incidents as prescribed by the Incident Command System. 

• Describe implementation of the incident management process on a complex incident. 

• Describe the management and coordination process during multiple incidents. 

Target Group: Senior personnel expected to perform in a management capacity in an area command/complex incident environment.  

Prerequisites: I-300, Intermediate ICS: ICS for Supervisors and Expanding Incidents 

Safety PPE requirements: Classroom attire only 

  • Class ID:  WFS24007
  • Class Time: January 19 & 20, 2024 - 0800 to 1700
  • Instructor: Craig Pettigrew
  • Location: Dixie Tech - Bldg A, 223A, 213A
  • Class Limit: 30 students

There is an ICS-300 class available on January 16-18, 2024 to register for this class, please contact us at (801) 863-7704 or complete a nomination form found here and email menlovan@uvu.edu.

Incident Safety Officer (NFA)

Classroom presentation of the National Fire Academy's "Incident Safety Officer."  Course covers the basic qualifications, expectations, and responsibilities of an Incident Safety Officer during both emergency and non-emergency scene operations. 

Prerequisites: ICS-100-level and ICS-200-level training. 

Safety PPE requirements: Classroom attire only 

  • Class ID: WFS24011
  • Class Time: January 19 & 20, 2024 - 0800 to 1700
  • Instructors: Kevin Ward
  • Location: Dixie Center - Ballroom B
  • Class Limit: 30 students

L-280 - Followership to Leadership 

Human factors like stress, fear, fatigue, and ego all affect how we follow and how we lead. Leadership tools used in the business world don’t always apply in the fire service. High stress, rapidly changing environments with life threatening potential require different leadership styles and techniques. In this course students will learn about what “right” looks like, how a follower becomes a leader, and how to build team cohesion. The Human Factors courses were developed for the wildland fire service and are now being taught to structure firefighters, law enforcement, and the Coast Guard. Based on ideals, fundamentals, and teamwork lessons learned from the military, these courses focus on the three principals of leadership: duty, respect, and integrity.

The first day of class focuses on interactive candid discussions and group exercises. On day two, students will be participating in Fire Leadership Assessment Course (FLAC) exercises. These practical exercises are designed to test students’ decision-making abilities under stress, ability to apply principlrs learned in class, and ability to work as a team towards a common goal.

Objectives: Students will demonstrate an understanding of fundamental leadership principles and will assess their individual traits and motivation for entering into a leadership role.  

Target Group: Personnel desiring to be qualified as a single resource boss.

Prerequisites: 

  • Experience on incident assignments in operations or support functions. 
  • Successful completion of Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service (L-180). 

Pre-course work: Will be emailed to you upon acceptance into class. 

Safety PPE requirements: Classroom attire only 

Students will receive an NWCG L-280 certificate.

  • Class ID: WFS24010
  • Class Time: January 19 & 20, 2024 - 0800 to 1700
  • Instructor: Matt Call
  • Location: Dixie Center - Ballroom E
  • Class Limit: 30 students

Rope Rescue 

This class will focus on skills used in mountain, industrial, and confined space rescues. We will cover equipment selection, inspection and maintenance; knots; anchors; patient packaging; mechanical advantage systems; belaying; lowering systems; rappelling; knot passing through raising and lowering systems; system safety factors; litter rigging and tending; pick‐offs; and stretcher evacuations. Practical application is taught, drawn from actual rescue experience. Be prepared for a lot of information and a full 2 days of hands on class.

Special Instructions: All students should have a basic knowledge of ropes and knots taught in the FF I & II curriculum. This class will not give the student all skills needed for the Rescue Technician certification.  

Safety PPE requirements: Each student needs to have leather gloves, shoes that provide ankle support, glasses, and helmets, if possible (the instructor may have a couple of helmets for use, but don’t count on it). If you have access to a climbing harness and chest harness, bring them as well, but a harness will be provided if you do not have your own. The majority of the class will be taught outside at the Zion’s Bank parking terrace in St. George. Students should come prepared for inclement and/or cold weather. 

  • Class ID: WFS24005
  • Instructor: Leroy Harbach, CMC Rescue School
  • Class Time: January 19 & 20, 2024 - 0800 to 1700
  • Location: Students will first meet at the Washington City EOC building (111 North 100 East, Washington, UT) on Friday morning and then travel to the Zion's Bank parking terrace (50 E Tabernacle Street, St George, UT) for hands on training. 
  • Class Limit: 32 students

S-215 - Fire Operations in the Urban Interface 

This is an instructor-led course intended to be presented at the local level. Instructional units include firefighter safety in the interface, managing human factors in the interface, pre-incident planning, sizeup and initial strategy, structure triage, structure protection overview, tactics in the interface, tactical operations and resource use in the interface, action assessment, plan update, and after action review.

Objectives: Operate safely and effectively in a wildland/urban interface incident by using situation awareness, performing structure triage, using pre-planning tools, having a basic understanding of fire behavior, and using strategy and tactics unique to the wildland/urban interface environment.

Target Group: Designed to assist any emergency responders who will be planning for and making operational decisions during an interface incident. This course is for personnel desiring to be qualified as incident commander type 4 (ICT4), task force leader (TFLD), or any strike team leader.

Prerequisite: Qualified as a firefighter type 1 (FFT1) 

Safety PPE requirements: Classroom attire only 

  • Class ID: WFS24008
  • Class Time: January 19 & 20, 2024 - 0800 to 1700
  • Class Instructor: Cordell Taylor
  • Location: Dixie Center - Sunbrook A
  • Class Limit: 30

 

1 Day - 8-Hour Courses - Friday / Saturday - 0800 to 1700

Advanced Vehicle Extrication

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 5 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. Inclement weather is always a possibility, so every student should be prepared with suitable warm clothing as needed.

Prerequisite:

  • Must have attended and successfully completed the Basic Vehicle Extrication class taught at the UFRA Winter Fire School this year or in the last 5 years.  

Safety PPE requirements: Protective clothing and equipment must be in good working condition, including helmets, gloves, bunker pants and coat (or brush gear/jumpsuit), steel toed boots (NO hiking boots), and ANSI approved eye protection.  

  • Every student will be required to bring their own PPE.
  • Sharing of PPE will not be allowed.
  • UFRA will not supply any PPE, and failure to bring it to the class venue will cause the student to be expelled from the class.
    • Class ID: WFS24056
    • Class Time: January 20, 2024 - 0800 to 1700
    • Instructor: Dehn St. John
    • Location: Dixie Tech - Runway
    • Class Limit: 40 students
Basic Fire & Life Safety Plan Review 

The Basic Fire and Life Safety Plan Review Class is based on the 2018 International Fire Code® (IFC) and the 2018 International Building Code® (IBC). This course will present basic fire and life safety concepts to assist with Fire Plan Reviews. This class will help you understand the fire and life safety concepts behind the code provisions and improve your knowledge to apply the IBC and IFC reasonably. The topics that will be covered are building classification, fire department access and water supplies, fire protection and detection systems, and means of egress. The course will be presented with specific problems related to fire and life safety of buildings. Participants will better understand specific occupancy groups, understand characteristics of the different types of construction, determine how to apply the fire department access requirements, determine how to calculate fire flow requirements, determine when fire protection systems are required, understand the fundamental means of egress requirements and how to verify and calculate the occupant load and determine the required means of egress capacity.

Target Audience: Fire marshals, fire inspectors, building officials, architects, plan reviewers.

Safety PPE requirements: Classroom attire only 

  • Class ID: WFS24058
  • Class Time: January 20, 2024 - 0800 to 1700
  • Instructor: Scott Adams
  • Location: Dixie Center - Entrada A
  • Class Limit: 30 students

Basic Fire Inspection 

This class will explain the importance and benefits of performing a basic fire inspection and demonstrate effective verbal, written and nonverbal communication skills during all phases of the fire inspection.

Safety PPE requirements: Classroom attire only 

  • Class ID: WFS24013
  • Class Time: January 19, 2024 - 0800 to 1700
  • Instructor: Scott Spencer
  • Location: Dixie Center - Entrada A
  • Class Limit: 30 students
Evidence-Based Engine and Truck Ops 🆕 

Fire ground decision making should be based on facts discovered through experience and validated by research.  Our agency SOG’s must be tied to contemporary evidence-based findings.

Through a combination of data from UL’s Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI) experiments and vast experience of our instructors, several consistent themes have emerged that will improve firefighter effectiveness.

The tactical considerations supporting engine and truck company operations included within this class will challenge, or perhaps reinforce, your strategies, tactics and tasks addressed within your SOGs/SOPs. This course will also review the latest battery fire research. 

Safety PPE requirements: Classroom attire only 

  • Class ID & Time:
    • WFS24020 - January 19, 2024 - 0800 to 1700
    • WFS24065 - January 20, 2024 - 0800 to 1700
  • Instructor: Derek Alkonis
  • Location: Dixie Center - Ballroom D
  • Class Limit: 72 students

Fire Cause and Origin Principles 

Course objectives:

  • Determing the point of origin and preliminary cause of a fire
  • Reading fire patterns and determining first fuel ignited
  • Fire scene, photographs, diagrams, pertinent data, and/or sketches
  • Fire Prop Trainer - team activity to read fire patterns
  • Determine if arson is suspected so that law enforcement action can be taken
  • Writing reports and submitting findings

Safety PPE requirements: Classroom attire only 

  • Class ID & Time:
    • WFS24014 - January 19, 2024 - 0800 to 1700
    • WFS24059 - January 20, 2024 - 0800 to 1700
  • Instructor: Pat Vega
  • Location: Dixie Center - Pine Valley
  • Class Limit: 25 students

Firefighter Safety & Survival/Rapid Intervention Teams (RIT) 

This program teaches self‐rescue and the rescue of lost and/or trapped firefighters.  This intensive training was developed in response to the tragic deaths of many firefighters in the nation, including Utah.  Many of those who perished did so because they could not get themselves out of various working conditions.  Unfortunately, on several occasions, as a fire community, we have also been unsuccessful in removing our fellow firefighters from difficult RIT situations.  We train our firefighters in confined space, hazardous materials, infectious disease control, and incident command, but we have left out the most important topic... personal safety.  This course teaches firefighters how to save their own lives and the life of another firefighter.  The Firefighter Survival course covers conditions and situations which may pose a risk to firefighters and offers solutions both in the classroom and on the drill ground. These could be some of the most important days of your life.  Don’t miss this class.

Special Instructions:  Students must be able to obtain a proper seal with the SCBA facepiece.  It is recommended by UFRA that all students be clean shaven before attending this class.  Students must be in good physical condition and capable of working in a high stress survival training environment.

Prerequisite: It is recommended that students be at least FFI and/or currently involved in an on‐going fire training program.  

Safety PPE requirements: Each student needs to bring their own PPE. Full firefighter PPE (turnout pants and coat, NFPA structural firefighting boots, gloves, Nomex hood) including SCBA and firefighting helmet. Protective clothing and equipment must be in good condition.  

NOTE: UFRA cannot provide PPE for this class.  If the student does not have the proper PPE then the student will not be allowed to participate in the skills or hands‐on portion of the class.  

  • Class ID & Time:
    • WFS24015 - January 19, 2024 - 0800 to 1700
    • WFS24060 - January 20, 2024 - 0800 to 1700
  • Instructor: Matt Evans
  • Location: St. George Fire Station 1
    • 51 South 1000 East, St. George, UT
  • Class Limit : 24 students

Forcible Entry 

This class will cover the majority of the Firefighter I practical skills for forcible entry. The class starts out in the classroom for the first hour followed by 3 hours of hands‐on skills. The lecture will cover different types of doors, windows and gates. In addition, the different techniques of gaining access through them. The lecture portion of the class is not meant to cover the Firefighter I written portion of the certification test in its entirety.

Objectives:

  • Explain the basic principles of forcible entry and egress
  • Understand the basic construction of doors, windows and gates
  • Demonstrate techniques used to force entry through various types of doors, windows and gates
  • Identify necessary safety considerations when forcing entry through doors, windows and gates.

Special Instructions: Full firefighter turnouts (turnout pants and coat, NFPA structural boots, gloves, protective eye wear). No SCBA required.

You will not be able to bring your turn out gear into the classroom. Please leave your turn out gear in your vehicle or place in the designated drop off area. Signs will be posted for the designated pick up area.   

  • Class ID & Time:
    • WFS24016 - January 19, 2024 - 0800 to 1700
    • WFS24061 - January 20, 2024 - 0800 to 1700
  • Instructor: Jeff Jones
  • Location: Dixie Tech - Bldg B, 201B
  • Class Limit: 30 students

Hydraulics for Engineers: Back to Basics 

Modern fire pumps and apparatus are expensive pieces of equipment. The cost range for most apparatus is $300,000 to $800,000 for just a pumper. Add an aerial device to that and we’re looking at over a million dollars for some rigs. With that price tag comes the latest technology and the most sophisticated fire pumps that, at the hands of a well‐trained operator, can move high volumes of water safely, quickly, and efficiently.  

This 8‐hour class takes the student (as the operator) back to the basic study of firefighting hydraulics, friction loss formulas, and appliance demand and requirements that can lead to maximizing the efficiency of the fire pump helping to take full advantage of the value of the apparatus.

The first half of the class is all academic which will help the student understand the “method to the madness” by learning and comprehending the concepts behind friction loss, appliance loss, elevation pressure, back pressure, nozzle pressure, nozzle reaction, as well as other pertinent measurements. The last half will be focused on the “hands‐on”. The student will get outside and put the math to the test through the use of flow meters and various nozzles and appliances.

Prerequisite: It is recommended that students be at least FFI and/or currently involved in an on‐going fire training program.  

Safety PPE requirements: Shirt with sleeves, helmet, gloves, and steel toed shoes or boots.

  • Class ID & Time:
    • WFS24023 - January 19, 2024 - 0800 to 1700
    • WFS24057 - January 20, 2024 - 0800 to 1700
  • Instructor: Paul Koetitz
  • Location: Dixie Tech - Bldg B, 203 B / Runway
  • Class Limit: 20 students

Rural Incident Command (CTC) 

This course includes training on rural and residential structures including basics of fire behavior, risk management, firefighter accountability, initial reporting, communications, strategy, tactics, and water supply. This course is comprised of four hours of classroom instruction followed by four hours of hands-on instruction in the Command Training Center managing simulated structure fires. The Rural Incident Command course is intended for any first responders in rural settings or with limited resources.

Prerequisite: None

Safety PPE requirements: Classroom attire only 

  • Class ID & Time:
    • WFS24018, WFS24019 - January 19, 2024 - 0800 to 1700 
    • WFS24063, WFS24064 - January 20, 2024 - 0800 to 1700
  • Instructor: Rod Hammer
  • Location: Dixie Center - Auditorium
  • Class Limit: 12 students 

Utah Live Fire Training Standard (NFPA 1403) 🆕 

The Utah Live Fire Training Standard was developed to assist Utah’s Fire departments in meeting the NFPA Live Fire Training Standard 1403 and to safely provide Live Fire Training.

The state recognizes that Live Fire Training is inherently dangerous, and vital to firefighters to hone their skills and learn new skills. There was a need for a standard that is attainable by departments across the state, including career, combination, and volunteer departments. The state recognizes the need to limit the risk of line-of-duty deaths or injury in a Live Fire Training environment. 

The purpose of the Utah Live Fire Training Standard shall be to provide a process for conducting live fire training evolutions to ensure that training objectives are achieved and that exposure to health and safety hazards for the fire fighters receiving the training is minimized.

  • Class ID: WFS24021
  • Class Time: January 19, 2024 - 0800 to 1700
  • Instructor: Gary Kilgore
  • Location: Dixie Center - Sunbrook B
  • Class Limit: 24 students

Ventilation Tactics and Training/Roof Ops 

This class will give every student a foundation to build from or accelerate their current understanding of ventilation on the fire ground. Instructors will facilitate discussions throughout the day on current fire-ground challenges, modern tactics, how things have changed, and how much has remained the same. We have an experienced and very knowledgeable instructor cadre that will help eliminate the intimidation of ventilation and show how simple this operation is with a basic understanding of building construction and, fire dynamics and a skill set that will be shared throughout our time together.  

The morning will be spent in a classroom setting introducing rules and tactics for ventilation that will help guide participants on the fire ground. After the classroom session, we will cover tools, their use, and safe operations needed to conduct ventilation of a structure.   After lunch, it is hands-on for the remainder of the day.  

When we are done, each participant will be able to:

  • Operate/use the necessary tools to ventilate.
  • Establish both residential and commercial exhaust points.
  • Understand the difference between conventional and light-weight construction and placement of exhaust points.
  • Understanding safe roof access and egress.
  • Work in different staffing configurations.
  • Understanding the value of having the 5th side (the roof) as an option on the fire ground.

Our instructor cadre takes pride in the information that is shared and puts a heavy emphasis on the hands-on delivery.

Prerequisite:  Must be a member of a fire department and at the FFI level or participating in a minimum FF I training program.

Safety PPE requirements: Full firefighter PPE (turnout pants and coat, NFPA structural boots, gloves, protective eye wear [ANSI]). No SCBA required.  

You will not be able to bring your turn out gear into the classroom. Please leave your turn out gear in your vehicle or place in the designated drop off area. Signs will be posted for the designated pick up area. 

  • Class ID & Time:
    • WFS24017 - January 19, 2024 - 0800 to 1700
    • WFS24062 - January 20, 2024 - 0800 to 1700
  • Instructor: Dan Anderson
  • Location: Dixie Tech - Bldg B, 202B
  • Class Limit: 32 students

 

4-Hour Courses - 0800 to 1200 / 1300 to 1700

Alternative Funding Sources 🆕 

This course is to give firefighters (or attendees) knowledge about grants and other creative sources for additional funding.  This course will establish a working knowledge of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, including Equipment/Vehicles (AFG), Staffing (SAFER), and Fire Prevention and Safety (FPS).  In addition to specific firefighter grant information, this training will direct students through the SAM.gov registration process.  Students will receive specific information on the basic elements of any application, including how to determine demographics, critical infrastructure, and department needs.

Course Description: This course will look at trends within the fire service that represent funding directions at the local, state, and federal levels. This course is designed as a primer to get firefighters/students ready to apply for grants.  Students will use a significant level of creativity when performing research on grants.  The course will rely heavily on guidance from a Utah State University document called, “Strategies for Sustainability of Grant-funded Projects”.  Their recommendations include the involvement of stakeholders, decision making at the data level, targeting a specific audience, finding champions and identifying what is needed to manage the activities. 

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

  • Understand the Federal Grant process to include SAM.gov registration
  • Understand the language of a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
  • Recognize their departmental demographic profiles, critical infrastructure and needs analysis
  • Exercise creativity when looking at funding alternatives
  • Prepare a budget for their grant-driven project
  • Identify stakeholders and sustainability plans

Prerequisites: No prerequisites are necessary.

Course Outline:

  • Paperwork/Introductions
  • Set a vision, one goal at a time
  • Identify the steps in a Needs Analysis
  • Review Critical Infrastructure examples
  • Examine several Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO)
  • Lunch
  • Walk through SAM.gov registration and helpdesk details
  • Provide a warning about Grant Management (“There’s no free lunch”)
  • Examine Grants.gov as a source for funding
  • Perform a Planning and Creativity Exercise
  • Identify their partners and stakeholders for projects

 

  • Class ID & Time:
    • WFS24038 - January 19, 2024 - 0800 to 1200
    • WFS24054 - January 19, 2024 - 1300 to 1700
  • Instructor: Kevin Nunn
  • Location: Dixie Center - Ballroom F
  • Class Limit: 30 students

Basic Apparatus Maintenance 

This class will cover maintenance of almost all apparatus from the front bumper to the rear bumper with the explanation and identification of all components, what the function of each component is in relation to the other systems of the truck, and what is necessary for daily and weekly truck checks to protect the engineer and the apparatus. Finally, we will stress how an effective maintenance program will prolong the expected life of the apparatus.  Special Instructions: Students need to bring safety glasses and a hardhat (a fire helmet will do if a hardhat is not accessible).  

Safety PPE requirements: Classroom attire only 

  • Class ID & Time:
    • WFS24025 - January 19, 2024 - 0800 to 1200
    • WFS24040 - January 19, 2024 - 1300 to 1700
    • WFS24067 - January 20, 2024 - 0800 to 1200
    • WFS24082 - January 20, 2024 - 1300 to 1700
  • Instructor: Bob Allen
  • Location: Dixie Tech - Bldg B, 222B
  • Class Limit: 20 students
Basic Vehicle Extrication 

In this course, students will learn the latest techniques being used for extricating patients at the scene of an auto accident. 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 and 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.  

Required PPE: Protective clothing and equipment must be in good working condition, including, helmets, gloves, bunker pants and coat (or brush gear/jumpsuit), Steel toed boots (NO Hiking boots), and ANSI-approved eye protection.  

  • Every student will be required to bring their own PPE. 
  • Sharing of PPE will not be allowed. 
  • UFRA will not supply any PPE and failure to bring it to the class venue will expel the student from the class.

 

  • Class ID & Time:
    • WFS24026 - January 19, 2024 - 0800 to 1200
    • WFS24041 - January 19, 2024 - 1300 to 1700
  • Instructor: Dehn St. John
  • Location: Dixie Tech - Runway
  • Class Limit: 30 students
Continuous Courageous Leadership 

Being a leader in today’s fire service is exciting and challenging. In order to keep up with the current and incoming personnel, leaders must be ever vigilant to emerging leadership principles and theories. However, just being educated is not enough. It takes courage to be a leader in the fire service. This class is designed to demonstrate proven leadership principles, to help leaders achieve success at all levels of the organization.

Safety PPE requirements: Classroom attire only 

  • Class ID & Time:
    • WFS 24027 - January 19, 2024 - 0800 to 1200
    • WFS24068 - January 20, 2024 - 0800 to 1200
  • Instructor: Jeremy Craft
  • Location: Dixie Center - Ballroom C
  • Class Limit: 72 students

Drones for the Fire Department 

Using NFPA 2400 to develop and manage a drone program. This is an introduction class for those without an active program and is up-to-date with current trends, technologies and regulations regarding drones. 

Classroom only, no supplies needed. 

Safety PPE requirements: Classroom attire only 

  • Class ID & Time:
    • WFS24033 - January 19, 2024 - 0800 to 1200
    • WFS24075 - January 20, 2024 - 0800 to 1200
  • Instructor: Ryan Putman
  • Location: Dixie Tech - Bldg C, 107C
  • Class Limit: 24 students

Drone Pilot Flight Skills 

Hands-on skills practice  using NIST SUAS test lanes. 

It is recommended that students bring their own drones. To gain practice and familiarity with their own equipment. Although, a few drones will be available from the instructor that can be shared amongst students who do not have or are unable to bring their own. 

Safety PPE requirements: Be prepared to be outside for the majority of the class. 

  • Class ID & Time:
    • WFS24049 - January 19, 2024 - 1300 to 1700
    • WFS24090 - January 20, 2024 - 1300 to 1700
  • Instructor: Ryan Putman
  • Location: Dixie Tech - Bldg C, 107C
  • Class Limit: 24 students

Emergency Apparatus Driving Simulator (EADS)

Simulation is rapidly becoming the benchmark in advanced technology training. The Utah Fire & Rescue Academy Emergency Apparatus Driving Simulator (EADS) program creates realistic driving experiences that allows participants to perfect their skills by employing a variety of challenging scenarios and emergency situations. During this 4 hour introduction, instructors will guide students through a wide range of skills from basic vehicle operations to more advanced scenario based driver training. Participants will encounter realistic driving situations including changing weather, day and night driving, various road conditions, emergency procedures and traffic conflicts. Driver training should be considered a vital part of any fire department training program. EADS is designed to provide enhanced emergency apparatus driver training to meet those needs.

Prerequisite: It is recommended that students be at least FFI and/or currently involved in an on-going fire training program.  

Safety PPE requirements: Classroom attire only 

  • Class ID & Time:
    • WFS24028 / WFS24029 - January 19, 2024 - 0800 to 1200
    • WFS24042 / WFS24043 - January 19, 2024 - 1300 to 1700
    • WFS24069 / WFS24070 - January 20, 2024 - 0800 to 1200
    • WFS24083 / WFS24084 - January 20, 2024 - 1300 to 1700
  • Instructor: Gary Rawlings (trailer 1) / Paul Bedont (trailer 2)
  • Location: Dixie Center - Parking Lot 
  • Class Limit: 10 students
Fire Service Leadership: Lessons Learned on the Line /Future of the Fire and Emergency Services 🆕 

Lessons Learned on the Line - There are as many leadership theories as there are authors and books.  

This presentation is a practical exercise designed for the fire officer or those who aspire to be one.  I will provide some leadership tenets that I’ve found useful as a company officer, chief officer, NFA Superintendent and Deputy Fire Administrator.  

In a concluding workshop, participants will identify the leadership traits they most admire and abhor, as well as those leadership traits that they most want to develop in themselves (confidentially).

Future of the Fire and Emergency Services - The future of the fire and emergency services is here!  And the leaders and organizations best prepared are the ones who will survive and flourish.

Look at the population demographics. Pay attention to the methods and materials being used in building construction. Think about today’s communications and watch the news and you’ll quickly realize, many of the leadership challenges we face today are predictable. 

These challenges are neither good nor bad, right nor wrong – they are.  How you choose to deal with these challenges is your choice.  You can use these challenges to propel your organization or you can bury your head in the sand and face the consequences of your inaction. Either way, change is coming. This program will share the presenter’s predictions for the significant issues the fire and emergency services will face over the next 25 years.

Safety PPE requirements: Classroom attire only 

  • Class ID & Time:
    • WFS24022 - January 19, 2024 - 0800 to 1200
    • WFS24104 - January 19, 2024 - 1300 to 1700
  • Instructor: Denis O'Nieal
  • Location: Dixie Center - Garden Room
  • Class Limit: 72 students

Going with the Flow: Understanding and Applying the Principles of S.L.I.C.E. R.S.

This course is designed to engage students in a two‐way discussion about cause and effect changes impacting the modern fire environment. It focuses on a variety of interrelated topics including basic fire behavior, flow path development and recognition, tactical decision‐making and fire ground safety, all in an effort to aid participants in developing a greater understanding of the dynamic environment that exists inside a structure on fire. The course reviews the principles of ISFSI's S.L.I.C.E. R.S. acronym and illustrates its use during several different tactical situations.  

Safety PPE requirements: Classroom attire only 

  • Class ID & Times:
    • WFS24030- January 19, 2024 - 0800 to 1200
    • WFS24044 - January 19, 2024 - 1300 to 1700
    • WFS24071 - January 20, 2024 - 0800 to 1200
    • WFS24085 - January 20, 2024 - 1300 to 1700
  • Instructor: Brady George
  • Location: Dixie Center - Entrada B
  • Class Limit: 35 students 

Hybrid / Electric Vehicle Awareness 

Students will develop a better understanding of electric vehicles when it comes to identification as well as associated hazards with electric vehicle extrication. Students will understand the difference between full electric vehicles and hybrids and the reason extrication might be needed for EV fires.

Students will develop an understanding of how electric vehicles catch fire and the correct steps for proper extinguishment. The students will learn the associated hazards with electric vehicle fires and the safe approach that needs to be taken to resolve these incidents in their district.

Safety PPE requirements: Classroom attire only 

  • Class ID & Time:
    • WFS24036 - January 19, 2024 - 0800 to 1200
    • WFS24052 - January 19, 2024 - 1300 to 1700
    • WFS24078 - January 20, 2024 - 0800 to 1200
    • WFS24092 - January 20, 2024 - 1300 to 1700
  • Instructor: Paul Shoemaker
  • Location: Dixie Center - Ballroom A
  • Class Limit: 25 students

Live Fire Training - Fire Behavior / Flashover 

This is a classroom presentation on basic fire behavior. Students will witness fire behavior in a confined environment, and describe the signs to look for and the skills needed to survive an impending flashover. Students witness fire behavior from the incipient phase through flashover in a safe environment and to learn concepts and practices to prevent injury or death.  

Safety PPE requirements:  Full firefighter PPE (turn out pants, coat, NFPA structural fire fighting boots, gloves, nomex hood) including SCBA when involved in live fire training and fire fighting helmet. Students must be able to obtain a proper seal with the SCBA face piece. It is recommended by UFRA that all male students be clean shaven before attending this class. Students must be in good physical condition and capable of working in a high stress fire fighting environment. All other equipment will be provided.

You will not be able to bring your turn out gear into the classroom. Please leave your turn out gear in your vehicle or place in the designated drop off area. Signs will be posted for the designated pick up area. 

  • Class ID & Time:
    • WFS24031 - January 19, 2024 - 0800 to 1200
    • WFS24046 - January 19, 2024 - 1300 to 1700
    • WFS24072 - January 20, 2024 - 0800 to 1200
    • WFS24087 - January 20, 2024 - 1300 to 1700
  • Instructor: Mike Philips
  • Location: Dixie Tech - Bldg C, 104C
  • Class Limit: 28 students

Live Fire Training - Initial Fire Attack 

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.  

Safety PPE requirements: Full firefighter PPE (turn out pants, coat, NFPA structural fire fighting boots, gloves, nomex hood) including SCBA when involved in live fire training, and fire fighting helmet. Students must be able to obtain a proper seal with the SCBA face piece. It is recommended by UFRA that all male students be clean shaven before attending this class. Students must be in good physical condition and capable of working in a high stress fire fighting environment. All other equipment will be provided. 

  • Class ID & Time:
    • WFS24032 - January 19, 2024 - 0800 to 1200
    • WFS24047 - January 19, 2024 - 1300 to 1700
    • WFS24073 - January 20, 2024 - 0800 to 1200
    • WFS24088 - January 20, 2024 - 1300 to 1700
  • Instructor: Mike Phillips
  • Location: Dixie Tech - Runway
  • Class Limit: 28 students

Mental Resiliency for Firefighters 

On the job stresses of firefighting can lead to lasting emotional trauma. Recent studies on long‐term traumatic exposure show that resilience training and techniques can lessen the effects of stress and improve mental well‐being. This course is designed specifically for all firefighters. It teaches resilience as a personal skill set to deal with the emotional trauma that can be encountered on the job. By building and strengthening firefighters to best handle the stresses of the job then we can support life‐long emotional well‐being. 

Safety PPE requirements: Classroom attire only 

  • Class ID: WFS24050
  • Class Time: January 19, 2024 - 1300 to 1700
  • Instructor: David Montoya
  • Location: Dixie Center - Auditorium
  • Class Limit: 75 students

National Traffic Incident Management Responder Training 

This training was developed under the second Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP2) and is being provided by the Utah TIM Coalition in cooperation with UDOT/UHP/FHWA.

Three injury crashes occur every minute in the United States, putting nearly 39,000 incident responders potentially in harm’s way every day. Congestion from these incidents often generates secondary crashes, further increasing traveler delay and frustration. The longer incident responders remain at the scene, the greater the risk they, and the traveling public, face. A cadre of well-trained responders helps improve traffic incident response. Better incident response improves the safety of responders and drivers, reduces crashes that occur because of incident-related congestion, decreases traffic delays caused by incidents, and can cut incident response time.

The National Traffic Incident Management Responder Training was created by responders for responders. This course provides first responders a shared understanding of the requirements for safe, quick clearance of traffic incident scenes; prompt, reliable and open communication; and motorist and responder safeguards. First responders learn how to operate more efficiently and collectively. This is the equivalent to active shooter training for those who deal with traffic control on any type incidents.

This training covers many TIM recommended procedures and techniques, including: TIM Fundamentals and Terminology, Notification and Scene Size-Up, Safe Vehicle Positioning, Scene Safety, Command Responsibilities, Traffic Management, Special Circumstances.

Outcomes:

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Use a common set of practices and advance standards across all responder disciplines.
  • The National Traffic Incident Management Training Program equips responders with a common set of core competencies and assists them in achieving the TIM National Unified Goal of in the areas of: Responder safety; Safe, quick clearance; and Prompt, reliable, and interoperable communications.
  • Class ID & Time:
    • WFS24035 - January 19, 2024 - 0800 to 1200
    • WFS24051 - January 19, 2024 - 1300 to 1700
    • WFS24077 - January 20, 2024 -  0800 to 1200
    • WFS24091 - January 20, 2024 - 1300 to 1700
  • Instructor: Lee Perry
  • Location: Dixie Center - Sunbrook C
  • Class Limit: 24 students  

Peer Support 101: An Improved Approach to Firefighter Trauma

For too long the fire service has attempted to separate the physical effects of our job from the mental. New research from the University of Utah and Unified Fire Authority has proven how the two are intrinsically connected. This has allowed for improved approaches to mental health, better prepared peer support programs, and healthier careers and retirements. The goal of peer support is to use the brains own neuropathways to resolve the long term effects of repeated stressors and significant events.

Safety PPE requirements: Classroom attire only 

  • Class ID & Time:
    • WFS24080 - January 20, 2024 - 0800 to 1200
    • WFS24094 - January 20, 2024 - 1300 to 1700
  • Instructor: Andrew Wilcox
  • Location: Dixie Center - Ballroom F
  • Class Limit: 30 students

PPE/SCBA/Search & Rescue 

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.  

Special Instructions:This class is a physically demanding class.

Prerequisite: Must be a member of a fire department and at least a FF I or in a FF training program.

Safety PPE requirements: Each student needs to bring their own PPE. Full firefighter PPE (turn out pants and coat, NFPA structural firefighting boots, gloves, Nomex hood, flashlight) including SCBA and firefighting helmet. Protective clothing and equipment must be in good condition.

  • Class ID & Time:
    • WFS24034 - January 19, 2024 - 0800 to 1200
    • WFS24048 - January 19, 2024 - 1300 to 1700
    • WFS24074 - January 20, 2024 - 0800 to 1200
    • WFS24089 - January 20, 2024 - 1300 to 1700
  • Instructor: Jared Christensen
  • Location: Dixie Tech - Runway
  • Class Limit: 24 students

Pump Operations Simulator Training 🆕 

 

Topics include pump operations, hydraulic calculations, hose & nozzle types, flow rates & maintenance.

  • Class ID & Time:
    • WFS24037 - January 19, 2024 - 0800 to 1200
    • WFS24053 - January 19, 2024 - 1300 to 1700
    • WFS24079 - January 20, 2024 - 0800 to 1200
    • WFS24093 - January 20, 2024 - 1300 to 1700
  • Instructor: Kevin Waller
  • Location: Dixie Center - Silver Reef
  • Class Limit: 18 students

That's Not How We Do It at Our Station 

In the fires service, we often see many sub-cultures. These sub-cultures can form by platoon, station, or group of personnel and often lead to divisions in the department. When a leader is dealing with division in the department, they cannot focus on being progressive. The body of the class will be based on leadership principles aimed at achieving consistency throughout the department.

Safety PPE requirements: Classroom attire only 

  • Class ID & Time:
    • WFS24045 - January 19, 2024 - 1300 to 1700
    • WFS24086 - January 20, 2024 - 1300 to 1700
  • Instructor: Jeremy Craft
  • Location: Dixie Center - Ballroom C
  • Class Limit: 72 students

 

Spouses Class: Understanding Your Firefighter and Your Relationship  

Being a firefighter, both career and volunteer, is a demanding service which takes a toll on its members. Unfortunately, the stresses and burdens of the service don’t end with the firefighter, but impact the family and the spouse as well. Being in a relationship with a firefighter can be challenging for the spouse and the relationship, or it can be incredibly rewarding and fulfilling. Come and learn about the stresses that commonly exist within a firefighter relationship, what behaviors are common and which are alarming, strategies to make sure you’re taking care of yourself, and what spouses can do to support their firefighter and their unique relationship. Relationships require work, and firefighter relationships require a better understanding of each other to be successful.

NO REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

  • Class ID: WFS24076
  • Time: January 20, 2024 - 0900 to 1100
  • Instructor: David Montoya
  • Location: Dixie Center - Garden Room

 

Printable Class List

Registration Instructions

Registration Tips for Students

  • Emails can not be shared. Each registrant has to have their own email address. 
  • Once registered, keep track of your confirmation number. If you need to make any changes, you will need your email address and confirmation number in order to log back in. 
  • If you will be registering more than one person. Once you have finished with the first registration, be sure to: 
    • Select Add Group Member towards the bottom of the confirmation page of the first registration.
      • This will bring you back to the start to fill out the student information and complete the registration. 
    • Or Log Out at the top of the page.
      • If you do not log out and try to register someone else it will remember your registration and make you log in with your confirmation number. You can then log out and start over again. Do not choose to switch accounts this will just delay the registration process. 
    • Or open a different browser to start a new registration. For example; google chrome to internet explorer.
  • You can only sign up for one class per section (Two day classes, Friday morning classes, Saturday morning classes, etc). This includes the waitlist selection. For example if you select the Waitlist option for an Instructor I class you will not be able to select the ICS-400 class too, since they are both two day classes, you can only choose one option. 
  • If you get on a Waitlist watch your email! If a spot becomes available, you will be notified by email. It is on a first come, first serve basis and will have 24 hours to claim your spot.
  • If you run into problems paying with a credit card, select Purchase Order to complete your registration. Once you receive your confirmation you can go back and make modifications to pay with a credit card. Or contact registration to pay with a credit card. 
  • If you pay with a credit card and the confirmation page does not pop up, you can click on the Post Registration folder to see your confirmation. 
  • If you have to make any modifications to your registration, be sure to click through each page and hit submit or confirm to save any changes. 

Registration Fee

Standard Registration*
$60
 - early registration through December 31, 2023

$80 - if registered on or after January 1, 2024

* Standard registration is only available for firefighters affiliated with a Utah Fire Department.  


 $200 - Out of State / Not Affiliated with a Utah Fire Agency  

Cancellations on or before January 8, 2024 are 100 percent fully refundable. A 50 percent refund will be offered if canceled between January 9-20, 2024. No shows will be billed 100 percent.

When registering online students can make payment by: 
  1. Credit Card
  2. Bill Agency / Purchase Order - If the department is paying for the student, a student can choose this option and will need to enter a PO number assigned by their department or the name and phone number of the individual who authorized payment. This could be the Chief or Training Officer. 
Invoices will be sent to agencies after Winter Fire School. If you would like to make payment prior to Winter Fire School, credit card payments can be made over the phone by contacting Angie Menlove at (801) 863-7704.

A list of firefighters who have signed up for classes can be provided to the Chief or Training Officer by emailing Angie Menlove at menlovan@uvu.edu.

 

Contact us

Phone: (801) 863-7704

EMAil: ufratraining@uvu.edu

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General Information

Winter Fire School will be held January 19-20, 2024

Classes are held at two locations:

 Dixie Convention Center

1835 S Convention Center Drive, St. George

Dixie Technical College

610 S Tech Ridge Dr, St. George