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SPRAT Level I, II, & III
Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians: Level I, II, & III
Instructed by Elevated Safety
Times: 0830-1600 each day
This 4 day rope access training is for SPRAT Certification Levels and concluded by 1 day with SPRAT Evaluator. One level taught per course. These courses teach workers how to safely access structures using two-rope systems, as well as advanced techniques of structural progression and rescue.
September 16-20: Register
October 21-25: Register
November 18-22: Register
Fundamentals of Force Entry
Topics:
Conventional Irons
1 & 2 Person Force
Residential and Commercial Scenarios
Challenging Props to Get You Prepared
Gas and Battery Saw Work
Instructors from:
Sacramento Fire
Livermore Pleasanton Fire
CalFIRE
San Francisco Fire
Required PPE: Full Turnouts Including SCBA and Mask
"No Tricks, No Scripts, Just Experience!"
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Technical Rescue Emergency Care (TREC)
Technical Rescue Emergency Care (TREC)
Instructed by Elevated Safety
This course is for experienced rescue technicians to learn methods for integrating emergency medical care and treatment during evolving rescue scenarios. Rescuers will build on their existing experience to navigate rescue scenarios while providing basic and advanced and life support (ALS/BLS) to critically injured casualties. Objectives are accomplished through integration of medical simulation and practical skills performed in realistic technical rescue scenarios.
This course is NOT a first-aid course. This course is for trained emergency medical providers to adapt their clinical care to the technical rescue environment.
SPRAT Level I, II, & III
Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians: Level I, II, & III
Instructed by Elevated Safety
Times: 0830-1600 each day
This 4 day rope access training is for SPRAT Certification Levels and concluded by 1 day with SPRAT Evaluator. One level taught per course. These courses teach workers how to safely access structures using two-rope systems, as well as advanced techniques of structural progression and rescue.
October 21-25: Register
November 18-22: Register
PNW Fire Conference
The PNW Fire Conference revolves around a mission encapsulated by three fundamental words: Impact, Experience, and Relationships.
Whether you are a novice firefighter or a seasoned chief officer nearing retirement, we are confident that you will find value in participating in this conference. You will have the chance to train with top-notch instructors and network with hundreds of like-minded attendees from all over North America.
With the dedication of over 65 cadre members investing their passion, time, and effort, we aim to create an exceptional and impactful experience for everyone present. Additionally, one of our big missions with this event is to raise awareness and funds for the WSCFF Burn Foundation. Last year, we were able to fundraise over $25,000 through raffle and merchandise sales. We’re hoping to do even better this year, but need your support to make that happen.
The entire PNW Fire Conference Cadre would like to thank you for supporting this training conference and we look forward to seeing you there!
Incredible lineup of lectures, seminars, and HOT classes!
Tower Rescue Technician
Tower Rescue Technician
Instructed by Elevated Safety
Anderson & Indianapolis, IN
This 4-day program is designed to provide operations-level and technician-level skills to all participants. Students will become prepared for emergency response to high-angle rescue incidents involving communications towers, radio towers, and other man-made structures. The course meets all technician-level requirements outlined in the new Tower Rescue Chapter of NFPA 1670 (2017 Edition). Note: State certification is not available.
Course includes:
Tower hazards
RF safety
Tower climbing equipment and techniques
Tower rescue methods
Outlined requirements in Tower Rescue Chapter of NFPA 1670
Written and practical tests
Note: State certification is not available.
Prerequisites:
Vertical II or Rope Rescue Technician
Target Audiences
Firefighters & First Responders
Search and Rescue Team Members
Industrial Rescue Team Members
Professional Rescuers
SFT Trench Rescue Technician
This three-day (24 hour) course will take you from classroom discussion to working safely and efficiently in a trench rescue environment. This hands-on training program will cover topics that include: Trench and Excavation Regulations, Understanding Soil, Trench Configurations, Trench Hazards, Rescue Team Preparation, Incident Response, Initial On Scene and Pre-Entry Operations, Shoring Systems and Components, Installation of Shoring Systems, Victim Rescue and Recovery and Incident Termination.
What to bring: Lunch, work boots (steel-toed preferred), helmet (wildland helmet preferred), long pants (wildland pants preferred), long sleeve shirt (wildland jacket preferred), leather gloves, protective glasses, and drinking water.
Pre-Requisites: Rescue Systems I
USAR Training Site (HOT)
5520 Shelter Road
McClellan Park, CA 95652
Alamo Fire Conference
Incredible lineup of Lectures and Combination Lecture/HOT Classes in TX! Get ready for an unforgettable experience with some of the top fire service leaders who are eager to share their expertise with you.
Keynote Speaker: Battalion Chief Curt Isakson from Escambia County Fire Rescue
Engine Operations Class: Lt. (Ret.) Tim Klett from FDNY
Tower Ladders Tips and Tricks Class: Lt. Mike Ciampo from FDNY
Search Operations: Deputy District Chief Rich Stack from the Chicago Fire
Mayday Mindset: Captain Robert Ramirez, Owner of Mayday Mindset Training
Lecture Series: Hosted by Captain (Ret.) Dennis LeGear from Oakland Fire, Owner of LeGear Engineering FD Consulting. This series is included with all HOT Classes. Sign up for Friday or Saturday HOT classes and sit in on LeGear’s lecture on the same day.
Command Class: Asst. Chief Walt Lewis from the Orlando Fire Department
HOT Site Location:
SAFD Training Academy
300 S. Callaghan
San Antonio, TX 78227
DIY Engine
DIY Engine addresses the basic principles and practices that a short-staffed engine company should be proficient in when arriving first-due to a fire with additional help several minutes away. All skills and techniques will have a focus on problem solving, communication, and adapting to rapidly changing circumstances on the fire ground.
Masking Up Skills
Forcible Entry
Loss of Water Options
1-2 FF Hose Line Stretching and Advancing
Victim Drags and Removals
Various Search Techniques On/Off the Hose Line
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VES: Beyond the Door
Beyond the door is not just speaking about physically searching beyond the door but thinking outside the check box that has consumed most VES training.
We will use experience, statistics, building construction knowledge and tempo to occupy the spaces where victims are most likely to be found and put THEM first!
We will put you in real world scenarios, environments and layouts that will reinforce your current VES skills and when, why, or how to move beyond the standard check box VES training. Some situations include: what to do if there is no door to control, can multiple FF's perform VES, do conditions allow us to continue the search beyond the door, how to deal with access / egress problems, victim removal issues, victims presenting at windows and much more.
SKILLS & TOPICS
● Window cuts
● Baby Drop / Conscious Victim Ladder Assist
● Interior door off hinges removal / Isolation challenges
● Continuing search beyond the door
● Large open area’s / rooms with no doors for isolation
● Multiple beds / bunks / cribs
● Access / egress obstacles like cyclone gates, fences, window bars, cars (obstacles may vary based on training locations)
● Dirty drags
● Mask up skills
● Ladder carries & throws
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Vehicle Machinery Technician
Vehicle and Machinery Technician program instructed by Junk Yard Dog Extrication is designed to exceed the requirements outlined by the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal “OSFM”, and provides students with the basic knowledge and skills needed to perform vehicle and machinery rescue at the NFPA 1670 & 1006 Operations level. Students will leave prepared to operate as a member of a regional team capable of responding to statewide emergencies involving CBRNE or WMD, where advanced vehicle and machinery rescue may be needed. This is a 40 hour class.
SPRAT Level I, II, & III
Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians: Level I, II, & III
Instructed by Elevated Safety
Times: 0830-1600 each day
This 4 day rope access training is for SPRAT Certification Levels and concluded by 1 day with SPRAT Evaluator. One level taught per course. These courses teach workers how to safely access structures using two-rope systems, as well as advanced techniques of structural progression and rescue.
November 18-22: Register
VMT - Recertification
The 8-hour VMT recertification class instructed by Junk Yard Dog Extrication meets the NFPA task book requirements for recertification. Students will perform all required task book objectives. Upon completing all required skills students will be given a packet that contains all of the completed objectives which can then be attached to Vector Solutions for recertification.