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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Sat, 03/06/2010 (All day) - Sun, 03/14/2010 (All day)Training,Dave Lindholm
COURSE OVERVIEW
♦ This Management course is designed for all personnel who are expected to perform in a supervisory or tactical level management role at an incident or event. This includes individuals who may serve as Incident Commander, Command Staff, General Staff, Division or Group Supervisors, Branch Directors, Strike Team or Task Force Leaders, Unit Leaders or Emergency Operations Staff. The course is designed for a multi-discipline audience and will provide training on and resources for personnel who require an advanced application of ICS. Students participating in this course will develop a thorough understanding of ICS with an emphasis on the responsibilities of the Incident Commander, Operations Chief, Planning Chief, Logistics Chief, Finance Chief and all associated subordinate positions. According to the NIMS Integration Center in Washington D.C., ICS 300 is required training in Fiscal Year 2007 for anyone who may hold any of the above mentioned positions at an emergency. Students completing this course will receive a certificate from the PA State Fire Academy and Butler County Community College for Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents, ICS-300. PA Department of Health Continuing Education Credits: 4 Medical/Trauma & 12 Other
INTENDED AUDIENCE
Emergency Response Personnel from the following agencies and disciplines are encouraged to attend this course:
♦ Firefighters
♦ Emergency Medical
♦ Communications/911
♦ Haz-Mat Personnel
♦ Emergency Management
♦ Law Enforcement
♦ Hospital/ER Managers
♦ Industrial Response Teams
♦ Rescue Personnel
♦ Search & Rescue
COURSE LOCATION
This course is hosted by the Brockway Fire Company It is sponsored by Butler Co. Community College and the PA State Fire Academy. The course will be instructed by Ed Hoffman and Greg Agosti.
Course Location: Brockway Volunteer Hose Company, Brockway, PA
Dates: Saturday March 6, Saturday March 13 and Sunday March 14, 2010 from 8AM – 4PM each day. Students must attend all dates.
(Students must have completed ICS 100 and 200 prior to this course).
Registration: Deadline, March 01, 2010. The course is free.
Class size: 32 people maximum. Registrations are accepted in the order received.
Contact:
Dave Lindholm at elliottfan9_2001@yahoo.com to register.
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Sun, 03/14/2010 (All day)TrainingAvalon, NJNate DeMarse(917) 468-0278
$200 per member
Book ASAP: Only 40 seats available per session, they will book fastALL members will have the opportunity to perform ALL of the following tasks AND MORE:
• Conventionally force inward opening doors using the "irons" at varying degrees of difficulty
• Conventionally force outward opening doors using the "irons"
• Force a simulated door from the "hinged-side" using the "irons"
• Force padlocks using a Duck-bill Lock-breaker, and the "irons"
• Force a "Chinese" padlock using a screwdriver
• Cut a padlock with a power saw
• Perform at least 10 cuts with a power saw of various heights & saw orientation to simulate the removal of window bars
• Cut a simulated American Series 2000 padlock with a power-saw
• Pull several lock cylinders using the "irons", a "K-Tool", and/or a "Rex-Tool"
• Receive ample hands-on time using through-the-lock techniques to manipulate hundreds of locks on display
• Participate in a 2-hour lecture/discussion pertaining to tools and forcible entry size- upContact Nate DeMarse at ndemarse@brotherhoodinstructors.com or call (917) 468-0278 for any questions.
Download copies of this flier, the waiver or for our instructor roster visit: http://brotherhoodinstructors.com.• PLEASE contact us via email at brotherhoodinstructors@gmail.com, or call Nate DeMarse at (917) 468- 0278 before sending payment. This will assure that openings still exist prior to your transaction.
• Five alternate slots will be filled per training session.
• You will be notified of your status (alternate or confirmed).
• Alternate slots will be fully refunded if they are not called to attend.• This class will be filled on a first-come/first-serve basis.
• Please fill out all forms entirely INCLUDING email address. Class updates and reminders will be sent via email. Copies of this flier, forms and information sheet are available for download on our website.
• Please legibly PRINT your name as you would like it to appear on your Certificate of Attendance.
• Payment in FULL, the signed Waiver of Liability and the signed Registration & Cancellation Policy from you or your Fire Chief/Training Officer must be received no later than February 28th, 2010. Failure to return either by this date will result in your seat being filled by an alternate and you will be unable to participate (tuition will be refunded).
• All participants MUST BRING full PPE:
• NFPA compliant bunker gear, boots, helmet, gloves, hood and approved eye protection. (No SCBA needed for this class).
• Failure to bring appropriate PPE will result in a forfeit of your seat. Since this qualifies as a last- minute cancellation, your tuition will not be refunded.Please DO NOT contact the Avalon Fire Department regarding class content, payment, etc... The Avalon Fire Department has been kind enough to provide facilities, but all questions regarding payment, content, etc... should be directed to Nate DeMarse at Brotherhood Instructors, LLC at the contact information provided throughout this flier.
A full class description can be found on our website at http://brotherhoodinstructors.com on the "Training Classes" page. Information on upcoming classes, past classes and photos of similar classes can also be found there.
Contact us if you are interested in hosting a regional training event or in need of specific training for your department
Respectfully,
Brotherhood Instructors, LLC.
Email: ndemarse@brotherhoodinstructors.com
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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.
