Forcible-entry tools and tactics have been around for ages. The need for keeping up with the ever-so-changing game of forcing our way through things on the street is changing on us fast, and we have to be prepared. This interactive, forcible entry program is designed to teach the firefighter no matter the level of experience the main, basic, and advanced principles of street-smart forcible entry. This program focuses on new and older, but safe, street-approved methods and techniques for conventional forcible-entry tactics. During this time, we will discuss and show techniques for making entry through challenging locks, added security features, steel roll gates and different types of garage doors. Because this class is an interactive class, attendees will be faced with forcible-entry skill stations as well as scenario-based training to hone in on the tactics learned in the program in a stress induced environment.

The majority of the United States is served by fire departments that are not staffed to meet NFPA 1710 and 1720 standards. Many volunteer, career and combination fire departments are asked to respond with one or two firefighters on the first-out apparatus and function for minutes without the help of other units. This class will help better prepare attendees to perform fireground activities with one and two firefighters. Basic fireground functions such as interior fire attack, search, deploying ground ladders and forcible entry will be covered using one- and two-person crews. The session will begin with a brief lecture and discussion about how we can better prepare ourselves physically and mentally for the circumstances we each must operate in. We will discuss the big three fireground priorities of fire attack, search and ventilation. The class will also work to incorporate modern technology and other equipment that is mostly forgotten in live fire classes, such as the use of thermal imaging cameras to put us on target with greater efficiency and safety. The proper application of piercing nozzles, master streams and other methods of putting water on the fire other than the notorious 1.75" hoseline. Above everything, the main goal of the class is to leave the attendees with a sense of pride in their work that will not be crushed by subpar staffing.

For many professional rescuers, the primary focus is on disentanglement of the victims that are within the vehicles at an extrication scene. For the efficient and capable rescuer, they realize that while disentanglement is critical, getting to a point where victim access and removal is possible can take considerable time and varying skills to reach. Coordinated efforts focused on stabilization, patient care, patient path of travel along with disentanglement will aid in bringing problematic extrication scenes to a successful conclusion. This program will utilize both demonstration and hands-on skills stations to demonstrate and perform techniques and skills for successful scene mitigation. Class scenarios will include vehicles on their sides, roofs, and being compromised by other objects that will compromise victim accessibility. Topics to be covered in this program include: Stabilization of vehicles resting on their sides, roofs and under objects; vehicle power systems, such as electrical, fuel, pneumatic and hydraulic; logistical needs of the incident; patient accessibility and path of travel; and advanced stabilization and disentanglement methods for compromised patient access.

This is a two part HOT class that is designed to show firefighters techniques to remove firefighters from Mayday situations that are trapped in elevated positions. Firefighters are shown various skills to remove firefighters who have fallen through roofs or between elevated interior floors. Techniques included activating RIT teams and their role in assisting rescue, knowing what tools can be effective, and knowing techniques for using them. Firefighters are taught removal skills based on various depths firefighters have fallen and how to use non- verbal communication if necessary. After removal from the elevated entrapment, firefighters are also taught techniques on removing firefighters from elevated positions using various pieces of equipment such as bailout bags, webbing and roof ladders.

The truck company is the varsity team on the fireground. This intense hands-on program is designed to hit the basic truck company skills that are necessary on the fireground. Attendees will then take the skills learned and apply them in a scenario-based training environment. This truck company operations program covers all the aspects like building construction, size up for officers, unit riding positions, hand tools and ladder placement, forcible-entry tactics, tactical consideration and most importantly DISCIPLINE. This class is an interactive class that will have you calling the other units on the fireground junior varsity.

The mission of the fire service is to save lives and we must be prepared. To be effective we must train in realistic conditions and at full speed. This class will provide attendees with the knowledge of “why” based on actual data collected from the Firefighter Rescue Survey. Utilizing this data, we have been able to train accordingly. The attendees will learn foundational skills in order to be fast and efficient when searching. Attendees will learn victim drags that are proven effective and give our victims the best chance for survival. The attendees will put all of this together for scenario-based drills under realistic conditions in West Licking Fire District’s training house. The house is a 1,500sq-ft Cape Cod with a walkout full basement. The house is set up similar to a residential structure you’d find within many department-run areas. It is fully furnished with bedrooms, living room, kitchen and bathroom. This learning environment is critical to providing realistic training. Visibility will be limited with smoke generators, victims will be a mixture of real people and rescue manikins, and the scenarios will be exactly like you might find yourself in on the street.

Forcible-entry tools and tactics have been around for ages. The need for keeping up with the ever-so-changing game of forcing our way through things on the street is changing on us fast, and we have to be prepared. This interactive, forcible entry program is designed to teach the firefighter no matter the level of experience the main, basic, and advanced principles of street-smart forcible entry. This program focuses on new and older, but safe, street-approved methods and techniques for conventional forcible-entry tactics. During this time, we will discuss and show techniques for making entry through challenging locks, added security features, steel roll gates and different types of garage doors. Because this class is an interactive class, attendees will be faced with forcible-entry skill stations as well as scenario-based training to hone in on the tactics learned in the program in a stress induced environment.

The majority of the United States is served by fire departments that are not staffed to meet NFPA 1710 and 1720 standards. Many volunteer, career and combination fire departments are asked to respond with one or two firefighters on the first-out apparatus and function for minutes without the help of other units. This class will help better prepare attendees to perform fireground activities with one and two firefighters. Basic fireground functions such as interior fire attack, search, deploying ground ladders and forcible entry will be covered using one- and two-person crews. The session will begin with a brief lecture and discussion about how we can better prepare ourselves physically and mentally for the circumstances we each must operate in. We will discuss the big three fireground priorities of fire attack, search and ventilation. The class will also work to incorporate modern technology and other equipment that is mostly forgotten in live fire classes, such as the use of thermal imaging cameras to put us on target with greater efficiency and safety. The proper application of piercing nozzles, master streams and other methods of putting water on the fire other than the notorious 1.75" hoseline. Above everything, the main goal of the class is to leave the attendees with a sense of pride in their work that will not be crushed by subpar staffing.

For many professional rescuers, the primary focus is on disentanglement of the victims that are within the vehicles at an extrication scene. For the efficient and capable rescuer, they realize that while disentanglement is critical, getting to a point where victim access and removal is possible can take considerable time and varying skills to reach. Coordinated efforts focused on stabilization, patient care, patient path of travel along with disentanglement will aid in bringing problematic extrication scenes to a successful conclusion. This program will utilize both demonstration and hands-on skills stations to demonstrate and perform techniques and skills for successful scene mitigation. Class scenarios will include vehicles on their sides, roofs, and being compromised by other objects that will compromise victim accessibility. Topics to be covered in this program include: Stabilization of vehicles resting on their sides, roofs and under objects; vehicle power systems, such as electrical, fuel, pneumatic and hydraulic; logistical needs of the incident; patient accessibility and path of travel; and advanced stabilization and disentanglement methods for compromised patient access.

This is a two part HOT class that is designed to show firefighters techniques to remove firefighters from Mayday situations that are trapped in elevated positions. Firefighters are shown various skills to remove firefighters who have fallen through roofs or between elevated interior floors. Techniques included activating RIT teams and their role in assisting rescue, knowing what tools can be effective, and knowing techniques for using them. Firefighters are taught removal skills based on various depths firefighters have fallen and how to use non- verbal communication if necessary. After removal from the elevated entrapment, firefighters are also taught techniques on removing firefighters from elevated positions using various pieces of equipment such as bailout bags, webbing and roof ladders.

The truck company is the varsity team on the fireground. This intense hands-on program is designed to hit the basic truck company skills that are necessary on the fireground. Attendees will then take the skills learned and apply them in a scenario-based training environment. This truck company operations program covers all the aspects like building construction, size up for officers, unit riding positions, hand tools and ladder placement, forcible-entry tactics, tactical consideration and most importantly DISCIPLINE. This class is an interactive class that will have you calling the other units on the fireground junior varsity.

The mission of the fire service is to save lives and we must be prepared. To be effective we must train in realistic conditions and at full speed. This class will provide attendees with the knowledge of “why” based on actual data collected from the Firefighter Rescue Survey. Utilizing this data, we have been able to train accordingly. The attendees will learn foundational skills in order to be fast and efficient when searching. Attendees will learn victim drags that are proven effective and give our victims the best chance for survival. The attendees will put all of this together for scenario-based drills under realistic conditions in West Licking Fire District’s training house. The house is a 1,500sq-ft Cape Cod with a walkout full basement. The house is set up similar to a residential structure you’d find within many department-run areas. It is fully furnished with bedrooms, living room, kitchen and bathroom. This learning environment is critical to providing realistic training. Visibility will be limited with smoke generators, victims will be a mixture of real people and rescue manikins, and the scenarios will be exactly like you might find yourself in on the street.