Down and Dirty Engine
Engine Company Operations are widely considered the backbone of the fire service, but that doesn’t mean that they are simple. Their initial actions can make or break a working incident. In this course, we will examine all that is Engine. This class will focus on one of the most impactful actions on the fireground, getting a line on the fire quickly!
This class gives firefighters street-smart and practical applications with loads of real-world tactics to make your engine company more effective. This class is not your “cookie cutter” class. It will allow students to practice and refine both their Engine Company skills and their fireground decision-making. We’ll cover the engine company in detail, from setting up the rig and crews, all the way to the hotwash. Students will expand their ability to operate as an efficient engine company member and acquire skills for a variety of situations.
Long Lines for the Win
Time and time again we see fire companies who are stretching short, and it’s inexcusable. The primary reason we are stretching short, is that crosslays have taken over the American fire service. In this class, we will discuss multiple ways to set-up long lines that will work for you regardless of your manpower. We will take a long look at bulk beds, preconnected long lines, and other options. The uses of these lines are paramount in today’s fire service. We will discuss attack packages and estimating the stretch. We will also look at alternate stretches, and decision making for fires in private and multi-family dwellings, as well as those out of the ordinary stretches.
Remember, there are almost as many ways to rack and deploy your lines, as there are departments in this country. You must find the right set-up that works for your fire department and territory. Bulkbeds and long lines are the past AND the future of the fire service. Let us help you with your long game!
First & 10, The Engine Company
While the number of structure fires is decreasing, civilian fire deaths are increasing. As a fire service, we must get better at performing on the fireground, even with limited staffing. We are excited to offer a one day class covering the initial actions for the First Due Engine Company. In today’s fire service, most of us have a staffing of three. In this class, we want to give you an opportunity to see the operations of the first due engine role by role.
Participants will select a specific position on the engine company they want to fill; the officer, the driver, and the nozzleman. We will focus on all of the functions of those members and then put it to work in real evolutions designed to challenge attendees. Operations of the Engine is about efficiency in every movement. This is true from the top to the bottom! Join us as we look at the first due engine company as they line up for first down.