Events
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Wed, 03/03/2010 (All day) - Wed, 04/14/2010 (All day)Training,
Tech Update: Tracking Firefighter Movements Inside Buildings: Part II
Date & Time: See List Below
Location: Nationwide via internet: follow this link for free registration details
Overview: GPS alone was never enough inside buildings to track a firefighter. However, when GPS is combined with certain radio frequencies and advanced software, firefighter movements can be tracked, even inside multiple story buildings.
Once a firefighter is down, there is often no more than 3 minutes to get him/her out before it becomes a body recovery operation. Obtaining rescuer location data in GPS-denied zones can save lives when the PASS device isn't enough. When a firefighter goes down their PASS device is activated setting off an audible alarm and a flashing strobe; however, his does not indicate their exact location. Seventeen lives were lost in 2007 that have been potentially attributed to PASS device failures, or the inability of the extraction teams to find the firefighter in time.
With the latest technological advances, firefighters could be tracked to their closest approximate position on a specific floor as long as their radio equipment could still communicate with the Command and Control Vehicle. Command can visually track the movement and pinpoint the location of firefighters at all times.
Part II of Tracking Fighfighters Indoors will give a short overview of topics discussed in Part I, including a review of five products from various vendors, plus two of the latest new products that are about to hit the market. We will also discuss preliminary grant/funding opportunities.
Review the list below for dates and times according to your location and follow the link to sign up. (Only 15 free registrations are allowed per city)
Thomas Robertson
State City Date Time Time Zone AZ Phoenix 16-Mar 10 am MST CA Los Angeles 3-Mar 9 am PST CA San Francisco 31-Mar 9 am PST CA Riverside/San Bernadino 12-Apr 9 am PST CA San Diego 13-Apr 9 am PST CO Denver 17-Mar 10 am MST DC Washington 18-Mar 1 pm EST FL Miami/Fort Lauderdale 16-Mar 3 pm EST FL Tampa 13-Apr 3 pm EST GA Atlanta 17-Mar 3 pm EST IL Chicago 3-Mar 3 pm EST MA Boston 30-Mar 1 pm EST MD Baltimore 14-Apr 3 pm EST MI Detroit 31-Mar 3 pm EST MN Minneapolis/St Paul 18-Mar 10 am EST MO St. Louis 30-Mar 11 am EST NY New York/Long Island 2-Mar 3 pm EST PA Philadelphia 4-Mar 3 pm EST PA Pittsburgh 14-Apr 11 am EST TX Dallas/Fort Worth 2-Mar 10 am CST TX Houston 4-Mar 10 am CST WA Seattle 12-Apr 2 pm PST If you missed Part I follow this link to download the video: Part I Video
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Sun, 03/21/2010 (All day)FundraiserWoodstown, NJAlex Sims856-769-2029
Sunday, March 21, 2010 7:00am – 11:00am 25 Broad St., Woodstown, NJ Adults $8.00 per person Child (4 to 10) $6.00 Child (3 and under) FREE
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Mon, 03/22/2010 (All day)SeminarDes Plaines, ILNortheastern Illinois Public Safety Training Academy(847) 998-8090
Chief Billy Goldfeder presents in video, audio, and "Wake Up" lecture an in-depth review of specific and timely fireground events. His focus on dwelling fires that ended with tragic results is intended to convey lessons learned so that the incidents, and those involved, are never forgotten. Chief Goldfeder delivers in a unique, high-energy style that is professional and respectful. He provides attendees with information that can be applied immediately on the fireground in order to prevent history from repeating itself. The goal of the program is to impress upon firefighters and fire officers the importance of their roles and responsibilities during response and rescue operations. Case studies are presented in a manner that will educate, entertain, and ensure the safety of all. Participants will not only learn "Everyone Goes Home" but also understand "Who's in YOUR Wallet?" Register online at http://www.nipsta.org.
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Mon, 03/22/2010 (All day) - Tue, 03/23/2010 (All day)SeminarSan Leandro, CA
Today's fireground should be a calm and orchestrated event, but often it is not!
Fewer fires, mass attrition, and little or no command training have created an era in today's fire service where the simple "bread and butter" house fire is a sentinel event.
The NIOSH top 5 line of duty death causes on the fireground surround size up, command, communications, accountability and SOP's.
Participate in simulations for house fires, garden/center hall apartments, commercial, highrise, wildland, MCI, hazardous materials incidents and review actual incidents.
This intense, hands-on and interactive workshop hits these issues head on and will simplify the components of tactics & strategy, SOP's and ICS. We synthesize these 3 key ingredients to help you drastically improve the way you command your next incident or handle your upcoming assessment center! Don't believe the lie that you cannot prepare for the test and the job at the same time. The military, airlines, and NASA do it, and it's about time the fire service did!
Who should attend?
- Current officers who desire to dramatically improve their fireground command abilities
- Aspiring officers who desire to develop a system for outstanding performance for the test and the job
- Training officers who desire the latest in tactical training
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Mon, 03/22/2010 (All day)TrainingSinnamahoing, PABrandie Sherry814-546-9117
This 3 hour classroom program deals with the concepts of using thermal imaging cameras in a fire situation. Information will be provided on the basic use and the types of equipment available.
March 22, 2010
6:30 – 9:30
Registrations due by
March 17, 2010
Call Brandie Sherry @ 814-546-9117 or e-mail bsherry@windstream.net
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Fri, 03/26/2010 (All day) - Sun, 03/28/2010 (All day)TrainingRichmond, KYBeth McCoy(859) 622-1051
March 26-28, 2010
Eastern Kentucky University is offering large-animal emergency rescue training. Aimed at fire/rescue personnel, first responders, veterinarians and horse enthusiasts, the training covers techniques and procedures to assist large animals involved in transportation accidents and other emergencies. It also covers the use of sedatives and tranquilizers, chemical restraint, rescue ropes and knots, rescue from horse barn fires, mud rescue, helicopter rescue and water rescue, among other situations.
HAZMAT demonstration on March 25, 1 P.M.
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Sat, 03/27/2010 (All day) - Sun, 03/28/2010 (All day)TrainingSanford (Lee County), NORTH CAROLINALandis Phillips, Emergency Services Training Director919.776.5601
You will face very challenging yet realistic scenarios including, concrete mixer vs. smaller vehicle in ditch, fully loaded TT trailer overturn onto an auto, full size RR tanker underride, 25,000 pound mixer drum balanced on an auto, inverted patient removal using air cushions, simulated structural collapse, and multiple overturn/underride situations! The focus will be the effective use of air bag rescue systems (high, medium, & low pressure) and strut/cribbing support.
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Sat, 03/27/2010 (All day)FundraiserAmerican Canyon, CACorey Morgan(707) 980-1679
ONE DAY EVENT IN NAPA, CA
At the Beautiful Gaia Hotel Conference Center
Saturday March 27, 2010 at 6pm
The California Cadet Academy is hosting a Tradeshow and Fundraiser for our residential summer camp. Our week long academy is for high-school aged students who are interested in becoming Firefighters, Police Officers, and Emergency Medical Technicians. Cadets who attend the Academy are trained in fire science, law enforcement, and basic first aid (CPR certificate issued). www.calcadet.com
Our program is designed to motivate an interest in education and develop vocation skills as a guide to their future.
This event will help to fund our on-going vocational program. With your support we will be able to make the program affordable for all high school students throughout California.
Tickets to the event: $50 each that include dinner, drinks, and show.
We are also looking for Vendors to attend our event as well. There will be representatives from City and State Government, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, Emergency Medical Services, Environmental Management Corporations, Calif. Sheriff's Associations, Calif. Chiefs of Police Assn., International Fire Chief's Assn., Calif. Fire Chief's Assn., and California Vitner's Assn.
Booth Space is $300. Several options are available, please call to inquire. Hotel discounts available as well to all vendors.
Hotel Accomadations:
The Gaia Hotel offers a world class Spa, a fine dining restaurant, discounts on wine tasting throughout the Napa Valley and Championship golf.
Take advantage of an AWESOME event while spending the weekend in the Beautiful Napa Valley.
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Mon, 03/29/2010 (All day) - Tue, 03/30/2010 (All day)SeminarGresham, ORCode 4 Public Safety Education Association1-800-622-9391
One of the toughest situations to face is the line of duty death. The administrative and logistical aspects of a LODD are often overwhelming to those individuals and agencies that are ill prepared. This course will address many of those issues as well as give special attention to pre-incident planning and proper follow-up services.
This interactive class has been designed to prepare Emergency Service providers, military personnel, school administrators, municipal officials as well as CISM teams who may need to address a Line of Duty Death.
Program Highlights:
- Emotional and psychological impact of LODD
- Critical injury in the line of duty
- Line of duty death or injury notifications
- Additional resources for agencies/professions
- Administrative and logistical action plans
- Debriefing steps of a line-of-duty death process
- Stages of grief Cultural differences
- Care for the organization and the surviving family
- CISM components after a line of duty death/injury
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Thu, 04/08/2010 (All day) - Thu, 05/27/2010 (All day)TrainingFranklin, TNBen Marler(615) 791-3270
Apply now for this free program offered April 8 – May 27
Franklin, TN - Have you always wanted to try out the "Jaws of Life," break down a door, ride in a platform at the top of a 100' aerial ladder truck, or put the "wet stuff on the red stuff?" Then the Franklin Fire Department's Citizens' Fire Academy is for you!
This year's program will take place April 8 - May 27. During this eight-week, hands-on program, participants ride along on fire calls and fire inspections, learn how to operate hose lines and other fire equipment, perform vehicle extrication and search and rescue, learn CPR ,and ride in a platform at the top of a ladder truck. Live firefighting is the course finale, where participants use all of the knowledge and skills they've learned to extinguish fires and get everyone out of the building safely. On the live firefighting night, Franklin Firefighters are stationed throughout the burn tower to operate the live fire props and assist the participants.
Franklin Fire Captain Ben Marler, who coordinates the academy, started the program in 2007 with the support of Franklin Fire Chief Rocky Garzarek. The program has had 36 graduates to date. Marler said the academy was created to help educate the community, gain support and promote fire safety.
The program is offered to people who live and work in Franklin. Participants must be at least 21 years of age, and commit to attending seven of the eight classes. The group meets at the Franklin Fire Training Center on Century Court on Thursday evenings. There is no cost for the program.
If you are interested in participating in the 2010 Citizens' Fire Academy, to obtain an application please visit the Franklin Fire Department website at www.franklintn.gov/fire. For more information call (615) 791-3270 or email Marler at benm@franklintn.gov.
