SKILLS

Hose/Stair Stretches/Hook-Ups
Lead Instructor: To Be Determined
Description: Not all hose line operations are performed in the same way. This course is designed to teach proper methods of selecting the proper lengths of hose lines, hooking up, stretching hose lines and operating in stairwells and multi-story buildings. The course will consist of hands-on operations in a multi-story structure. Instructors will work with students on tasks that are constants and that will always be performed before firefighters advance a hose line into the harm's way. 

Forcible Entry
Lead Instructor: To Be Determined
Description: Firefighters encounter many obstacles when trying to enter a fire building to save lives and get water on the fire quickly and efficiently. This program is designed to enhance firefighter’s skills to enter as quickly as possible. Various tools and techniques will be addressed by experienced instructors.

Large Vehicle Stabilization
Lead Instructor: TNT
Description: This class is design to challenge the firefighter with difficult extrication scenarios that are not everyday occurrences. Large vehicles are staged in precarious positions with viable victims trapped that must rely on proactive firefighters to save them. Students will use various tools and equipment while utilizing proven techniques under the guidance of seasoned instructors to successfully extricate the victims.

Vehicle Extrication
Lead Instructor: Amkus
Description: This class takes the firefighter back to the basics of vehicle extrication. Junk yard techniques often waste precious time when applied to wrecked cars. Wrecked cars present with weaknesses that should be taken advantage of. The students will focus on the techniques that work on the street.

Aerial Positioning/Operations
Lead Instructor: Larry DiCamillo
Description: This program will discuss the advantages/disadvantages of the tower ladder, rear-mount ladder and mid-mount aerial ladders as both an offensive and defensive tool on the fire ground. The basic steps of how to use each of the aerials to its maximum capability will be presented in an organized approach from start to finish. The program will emphasize the importance of getting this apparatus in position early and the advantages it can provide the department throughout the incident. This interactive presentation will have various discussions and then move out to the training field to set up and operate aerial apparatus on the buildings to be used at their maximum potential. 

Standpipe Operations
Lead Instructor: TBD
Description: Not all standpipe operations are performed in the same way. This course is designed to teach proper methods of utilizing a standpipe system, sprinkler systems, hooking-up to FDCs, pumping support, understanding PRVs, stretching hose lines and operating multiple lines. The course will begin with a classroom presentation followed by hands on operations utilizing the Affordable Standpipe Prop. Instructors will work with students on tasks that are constants and that will always be performed before firefighters advance a hose lines into the harm's way.

R.I.T./MAYDAY/Firefighter Down
Lead Instructor: Michael O’Hare
Description: This course is designed for the Firefighter and Fire Officer to enhance their ability to operate proficiently as a Rapid Intervention Team. Students will go through various stations utilizing different equipment and rescue techniques in zero visibility to save our own. The following skills will be covered; Team mobility, Air Management, Emergency Communications, Downed Firefighter Removal Techniques and Self-Survival Skills.

Firefighter Rescue Course
Instructors: Eric Allen & Jeremy Mathis
Description: This course is a not a RIT class, often firefighters that experience a MAYDAY are rescued by someone other than a Rapid Intervention Team. We will take a dive into the data that “Project Mayday” has compiled supporting this. It is highly likely that a firefighter working on the interior will start, and hopefully complete, the rescue of a downed firefighter. We will go over a systematic approach to some conventional (and not-so-conventional) techniques to increase the chances of a quick and successful rescue. These will include techniques for: - How to do a rapid assessment - Various drags and carries - Movements up and down stairs, and much more These techniques will set up the transition of rescue by an interior crew member to the interception point where an HRD like the FAST Board comes into play.

Escape Room, SCBA confidence
Lead Instructor: To Be Determined
Description: Description: This class is designed to help build confidence with SCBA usage while navigating a challenging maze. This class will benefit entry level firefighters as well as a seasoned veteran. Students will be using many different training props throughout this course. Upon completion of this class, students will walk away an increased level of confidence of their SCBA. 

Vertical Ventilation
Lead Instructor: To Be Determined
Description: The ventilation class includes the reasons for, and advantages and disadvantages of the different types of ventilation as they relate to building construction and procedures. Students will discuss fire behavior as it relates to building construction and its relationship with fuel load, occupancy type and its place in the list of tactical priorities. The recognition of signs and methods of preventing potential backdrafts and flashovers is an important part of this class. Advantages and disadvantages of vertical, horizontal, and forced ventilation are discussed. 

Window of Opportunity
Lead Instructor: Michael O’Hare
Description: Lt. Joseph P. (“Joey”) DiBernardo lost his life as the results of his injuries suffered on Black Sunday after attempting the self-rescue by bailing-out of a 4th floor window (5-stories above grade level). This class will discuss the different techniques of a successful window bail-out, ladder bail-out, harness bail-out, victim grab and victim lower, then put them into action.