Fire Engineering Training Community2024-03-19T10:58:58ZVince Conradhttps://community.fireengineering.com/profile/VinceConradhttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1534526202?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://community.fireengineering.com/group/companydrills/forum/topic/listForContributor?user=ppad90gkbh9a&feed=yes&xn_auth=noBe Here Nowtag:community.fireengineering.com,2014-12-02:1219672:Topic:6072042014-12-02T17:08:41.388ZVince Conradhttps://community.fireengineering.com/profile/VinceConrad
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1269323789?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1269323789?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"></img></a> <a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1269323889?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1269323889?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"></img></a> Battalion Chief Wells from Lewisville Fire really got us thinking about this. Captain Bonds and 1C got it started and other stations/shifts joined in. Great way to start the tour and get the members mentally…</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1269323789?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1269323789?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024"/></a><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1269323889?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1269323889?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024"/></a>Battalion Chief Wells from Lewisville Fire really got us thinking about this. Captain Bonds and 1C got it started and other stations/shifts joined in. Great way to start the tour and get the members mentally prepared.</p> Basics Training Proptag:community.fireengineering.com,2014-12-02:1219672:Topic:6071992014-12-02T16:54:08.117ZVince Conradhttps://community.fireengineering.com/profile/VinceConrad
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1269323698?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-center" height="562" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1269323698?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" style="width: 750px; height: 343px;" width="750"></img></a> The Colony, Texas Fire Department's Training Yard with a modified Hanover Saving Our Own prop with vertical vent and forcible entry props added. This was site built from scratch so only pictures are available. Total cost less than 10K. </p>
<p>Drills: (2) Denver and wall breech, stairs, ladder and personal rescue device bail, Columbus drill, reduced profile SCBA confidence,…</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1269323698?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" height="562" class="align-center" style="width: 750px; height: 343px;" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1269323698?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024"/></a>The Colony, Texas Fire Department's Training Yard with a modified Hanover Saving Our Own prop with vertical vent and forcible entry props added. This was site built from scratch so only pictures are available. Total cost less than 10K. </p>
<p>Drills: (2) Denver and wall breech, stairs, ladder and personal rescue device bail, Columbus drill, reduced profile SCBA confidence, vertical vent, (7) forcible entry challenges. VEIS and 2nd story ground ladder rescue.</p> Saws Drills and Trainingtag:community.fireengineering.com,2013-03-26:1219672:Topic:5785842013-03-26T14:47:17.433ZVince Conradhttps://community.fireengineering.com/profile/VinceConrad
<p>Believe it or not, utilizing power tools, saws specifically, is new to many of this generation of firefighters. We realized this a couple of years ago as we trained to place our first dedicated truck company in service. While we always carried a compliment of various saws on quints, we really didn't have a large group of members across all three shifts that had the comfort level necessary to meet our skill requirements to ride the truck. Thanks to a regional "All saws" class held each year…</p>
<p>Believe it or not, utilizing power tools, saws specifically, is new to many of this generation of firefighters. We realized this a couple of years ago as we trained to place our first dedicated truck company in service. While we always carried a compliment of various saws on quints, we really didn't have a large group of members across all three shifts that had the comfort level necessary to meet our skill requirements to ride the truck. Thanks to a regional "All saws" class held each year in Lewisville, we have the ability to put together a saw proficiency training program to develop member's skills and confidence using saws. In development is a five part program that starts very basic, and progresses to include a majority of the skills that the member will be expected to perform while riding as part of the exterior team on the truck. While some of the phases do require props, some of the basic stuff can be done in-house and for little cost. We combine East Coast and West Coast tactics depending or the specific needs. Here is a very basic outline of the 5 Saws modules:</p>
<p> </p>
<p><b>Saws I</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Saw mechanics, design, maintenance, troubleshooting - Lecture and hands-on<ul>
<li>Introduction to how saws work</li>
<li>Manufacturer information </li>
<li>Saw theory and maximization of power and mechanics</li>
<li>Blades</li>
<li>Hands-on disassembling and assembling each type of saw</li>
<li>Safety considerations</li>
<li>Basic saw familiarization and operations<ul>
<li>Log cutting drill</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Building construction – Reference TCFD Truck Manual Volume I Chapter 4 (LA Truck Book 29)<ul>
<li>Construction types</li>
<li>Roof types<ul>
<li>Truss engineering</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>TCFD S.M.A.R.T<sup>3</sup>. Operations<ul>
<li>Strategies and Situational Awareness</li>
<li>Managed Operations</li>
<li>Aggressiveness</li>
<li>Risk Management</li>
<li>Tactics, Tasks, Techniques</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Saws II </b></p>
<ul>
<li>Residential Considerations and Operations<ul>
<li>Peaked roof familiarization and operations<ul>
<li>Peaked roof drill</li>
<li>Garage door drill</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Saws III</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Commercial Roof Considerations and Operations<ul>
<li>Flat roof familiarization and considerations<ul>
<li>Flat roof drill</li>
<li>Roll up door drill</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Saws IV</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Forcible Entry – Reference TCFD Truck Co. Operations Manual Vol. 2 Forcible Entry (FDNY Forcible Entry Reference Guide)<ul>
<li>Forcible entry door drill<ul>
<li>Residential</li>
<li>Commercial</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Security bar drill</li>
<li>Chain and lock drill</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Saws V </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Rescue / Special Operations<ul>
<li>Cutting concrete<ul>
<li>Dirty breach drill</li>
<li>Clean breach drill</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Cutting metals</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<p>The goal if this training is saw time. We have found that you don't have to throw a guy up on a roof first thing to build saw skills. In fact, just plain old wood cutting can produce great results for someone who has little or no experience with saws.</p>
<p><strong>Saws Hands On Progression</strong></p>
<p>Logs - chain saws</p>
<p>Garage / roll up door- chain and rotary saws</p>
<p>Peaked roofs prop - chain saws, various blades</p>
<p>Chains / locks - rotary saws</p>
<p>Security bars - rotary saws</p>
<p>Commercial / residential doors - rotary saws</p>
<p>Flat roof prop - rotary and chain saws - various blades</p>
<p>Real roofs - chain and rotary saws</p> Post Promotion Moraletag:community.fireengineering.com,2012-03-30:1219672:Topic:5362192012-03-30T12:37:53.729ZVince Conradhttps://community.fireengineering.com/profile/VinceConrad
<p>As a company officer I feel its a responsibility to push for the success of our members. But as we all know, not all will be promoted at one time. We have a very good promotional process and the guys have worked very hard to be successful. Is there any suggestions or experiences that may help me support the morale of the members who will have to wait till next time.</p>
<p>As a company officer I feel its a responsibility to push for the success of our members. But as we all know, not all will be promoted at one time. We have a very good promotional process and the guys have worked very hard to be successful. Is there any suggestions or experiences that may help me support the morale of the members who will have to wait till next time.</p> Strategy and Tactics While Driving District - Training For The Step-Up Officertag:community.fireengineering.com,2012-01-19:1219672:Topic:5173572012-01-19T02:09:25.729ZVince Conradhttps://community.fireengineering.com/profile/VinceConrad
<p> <span class="commentBody">While driving district, I would instruct my driver to pull over in front of random business's. I would give the crew some general parameters (wind, temp, humidity, time of day, extent of fire, etc) then "appoint" a crew member to be captain on the first due engine & let him verbally direct & fight the fire. Everyone would role play the fire. To end it all the crew would evaluate the job.</span></p>
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<p><span class="commentBody">Russ Clark,…</span></p>
<p> <span class="commentBody">While driving district, I would instruct my driver to pull over in front of random business's. I would give the crew some general parameters (wind, temp, humidity, time of day, extent of fire, etc) then "appoint" a crew member to be captain on the first due engine & let him verbally direct & fight the fire. Everyone would role play the fire. To end it all the crew would evaluate the job.</span></p>
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<p><span class="commentBody">Russ Clark, Lewisville Captain (Ret.)</span></p> The Outside Vent Position for Suburban Departmentstag:community.fireengineering.com,2012-01-18:1219672:Topic:5175372012-01-18T19:06:30.551ZVince Conradhttps://community.fireengineering.com/profile/VinceConrad
<p>Many larger fire departments have successfully utilized an outside vent position for years, however for many smaller suburban departments the use of this valuable position has never been explored. We implemented this position in Lewisville and The Colony, Texas and have had great success with it. Attached is a training power point for the suburban OV.</p>
<p>Many larger fire departments have successfully utilized an outside vent position for years, however for many smaller suburban departments the use of this valuable position has never been explored. We implemented this position in Lewisville and The Colony, Texas and have had great success with it. Attached is a training power point for the suburban OV.</p> A FEW RANDOM THOUGHTS ON COMPANY LEVEL TRAININGtag:community.fireengineering.com,2012-01-18:1219672:Topic:5173462012-01-18T18:13:12.682ZVince Conradhttps://community.fireengineering.com/profile/VinceConrad
<p>Lately I have been doing some research in order to define fire service success. The result! I am one hundred percent convinced that the pillars of fire service success are training, leadership and emergency operations safety, efficiency and effectiveness, which can’t be fully realized without the previous two, training and leadership. I am also one hundred percent convinced that nothing will determine our success or our failure more than our training, or lack of.</p>
<p>What is good,…</p>
<p>Lately I have been doing some research in order to define fire service success. The result! I am one hundred percent convinced that the pillars of fire service success are training, leadership and emergency operations safety, efficiency and effectiveness, which can’t be fully realized without the previous two, training and leadership. I am also one hundred percent convinced that nothing will determine our success or our failure more than our training, or lack of.</p>
<p>What is good, effective fire service training? As you set out to design, develop and deliver company level training, what guides you? I have spent the better part of the last 13 years looking at the whole quality of training versus quantity of training thing, and have concluded that 30 minutes of well thought out, accurate company level training, hands down beats 2 hours of poorly planned training, containing questionable content accuracy. You may be reading this thinking…..no kidding. But I’ll ask the question once again…what guides and drives your company level training design, development and delivery? When you take into account the firehouse environment; runs, personnel rotations and assignments, experience levels, etc., the questions becomes a little more complicated</p>
<p>The Basics of Company Training</p>
<ul>
<li>Safe</li>
<li>Accurate</li>
<li>Enjoyable</li>
<li>Relevant</li>
<li>Beneficial</li>
<li>Produces the targeted results.</li>
</ul>
<p>My thoughts regarding the design, development and delivery of company level training, and my expectations as fire chief are this: From a routine, team building, skills proficiency and mental aspects of survival stand point, quality, not quantity training needs to occur during each duty period. I believe making training personal is the future of fire service training, in which mentoring is a primary component. Identifying training opportunities should be a priority for formal and informal leaders. . A fire chief that requires two hours of training per tour will get the same results as the teacher that requires an essay contain 2,000 words or more….a lot of filler that takes away from the main point.</p>
<p>Company level training usually involves knowledge retention and skills proficiency. As such, company level training should always begin with a clear understanding of what the training should produce. This is a mistake I see too often. Those assigned to deliver training do not have a clear vision of what the training should produce. Preferably training objectives that reference to SOP’s, SOG’s, and accepted practices, reinforced with technical information and experiences. Throughout the tour, it is critical that daily events result in experiences through the training process and mentor relationship. Because many times these events (fires, pin-ins, technical rescues, trauma and unique medical emergencies) are few and far between, each member must learn from each event / exposure if they are to become experiences. After all, <i>Twenty years of riding a big red truck to fires, does not equal twenty years of experience fighting fire</i>…..unless something is gained that can be used down the road.</p>
<p></p>
<p>While there are many ways to measure the success of training, I offer my firehouse definition: </p>
<p>Training is valid when the content is accurate and reinforces established operating guidelines and accepted practices. </p>
<p>Company level training is working when the troops do it, talk about it, apply it correctly, improve it, and pass it on. If your company level training does this…you’ve hit a grand slam!</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p></p> Brotherhood Instructors: Forcible Entry Academy coming to NJ!!tag:community.fireengineering.com,2011-06-01:1219672:Topic:3959122011-06-01T17:39:54.762ZVince Conradhttps://community.fireengineering.com/profile/VinceConrad
<h6 class="uiStreamMessage"><span class="messageBody">Don't miss out on this great Brotherhood Instructors training class in South Jersey on June 11th!! Still seats available. Contact me for more info!<br/><br/><a href="http://brotherhoodinstructors.com/ClassFlyers/National%20Park%20NJ.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span>http://brotherhoodinstructors.</span><span>com/ClassFlyers/National%20Par</span>k%20NJ.pdf</a></span></h6>
<h6 class="uiStreamMessage"><span class="messageBody">Don't miss out on this great Brotherhood Instructors training class in South Jersey on June 11th!! Still seats available. Contact me for more info!<br/><br/><a href="http://brotherhoodinstructors.com/ClassFlyers/National%20Park%20NJ.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span>http://brotherhoodinstructors.</span><span>com/ClassFlyers/National%20Par</span>k%20NJ.pdf</a></span></h6> RIT Drillstag:community.fireengineering.com,2011-03-24:1219672:Topic:2957892011-03-24T20:36:19.026ZVince Conradhttps://community.fireengineering.com/profile/VinceConrad
Looking for a few good drills for RIT that can help with the team working together and build good communication skills. Any ideas?
Looking for a few good drills for RIT that can help with the team working together and build good communication skills. Any ideas? Drills to simulate pressuretag:community.fireengineering.com,2010-10-17:1219672:Topic:2103942010-10-17T18:21:26.801ZVince Conradhttps://community.fireengineering.com/profile/VinceConrad
I am looking for some more training drills and ideas for drills that put someone under pressure.
I am looking for some more training drills and ideas for drills that put someone under pressure.