Matt Paglione - FDNY

Dan Macauley - Boston Fire Department

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This class will focus on conducting searches, under live fire conditions, quickly and effectively ahead of the line. Whether first due with no engine on scene, or experiencing delayed water, we must use these vital minutes to search for trapped occupants. From wearing PPE properly, to various search techniques, students will build confidence through technique and repetition.

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Prerequisite: Firefighter 1 Certificate

 

 

Full PPE, SCBA and a spare cylinder required

 

Christopher Gray - Central Falls Fire Department

Joseph Bourquin - Tiverton Fire Department

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Protester Device Module, a segment of the PIRR Course and derivative of the (FFE) category is an 8 hour module that provides students with the knowledge and skills to operate the tools necessary to extricate individuals safely from protester devices while reducing liability and ensuring due process. Responders receive instruction in protest situations, legal considerations, responsibilities of extrication teams, and extrication techniques required to defeat protester devices. The course culminates in a series of hands-on activities that allow responders to practice the learned skills (operating extrication tools, defeating protester devices, and communicating with other students while operating power tools) in a realistic context. The target audience for this course are firefighters, police officers, and medical personnel. 

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Prerequisite: Firefighter 1 Certificate

 

Required PPE: Pants, Long Sleeve Shirt, Helmet, Tactical Boots, Tactical/Utility Gloves, Eye Protection

Steve Robertson - Columbus Ohio Division of Fire

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These buildings are taking the United States by storm. While most all urban and suburban areas have them, how many of us genuinely have experienced fighting a fire in a mid-rise building? These four to eight-story buildings present unique challenges. This program covers multiple aspects of firefighting within the mid-rise building. Traditional and alternative attack methods will mainly focus on short-staffed stretching. Topics included in the program will consist of; well-hole stretches, offensive deck gun operations, 2.5" monitor deployment, extending attack lines, standpipe stretches, and making your own standpipe. The students will finish the day in timed scenario-based evolutions. The instructor cadre brings more than 125 years of real-world experience, from volunteer to urban settings; this class has something for you.

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Prerequisite: Firefighter 1 Certificate

 

Full PPE, SCBA, and spare cylinder required. 

James Lee - FDNY​​

Josh Miller - New Haven Fire Department

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This course provides firefighters, fire officers, and technical rescue personnel with both historical context and hands-on experience in the use of the Life Saving Rope (LSR). Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the origins, evolution, and modern-day applications of roof rope rescue techniques. The course culminates in practical evolutions simulating roof and high-rise scenarios to reinforce skills in real-world environments.

 

Prerequisite: Firefighter 1 Certificate, Ropes 1 Certificate (or equivalent)

 

Full Firefighter PPE, Class 2 Harness

Eric Allen - Philadelphia Fire Department

Jason Rivera - New Haven Fire Department

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This course takes firefighter rescue training to the next level. There is a strong likelihood that a firefighter working on the interior will need to initiate—and ideally complete—the rescue of a downed colleague. To ensure a quick and successful rescue, we will present a systematic approach to both conventional and unconventional rescue techniques. These techniques will prepare firefighters to effectively transition a rescue from an interior crew member to an interception point, where specialized tools like the FAST Board can be utilized. This session will also provide an introduction to Basic FAST Board Operations (BFBO), further enhancing your ability to manage firefighter rescues in real-time.

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Prerequisite: Firefighter 1 Certificate

 

Full PPE, SCBA, and spare cylinder required.