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South Dakota Firefighters

Association State Fire School 2017 ndash Course Catalog amp Information

Thursday June 8th-Saturday June 10th 2017

Mitchell Technical Institute 1800 East Spruce Street Mitchell SD 57301

and stay tuned to the website for updates and announcements regarding SD State Fire

School also check out the South Dakota State Fire School page for updates as well

The following are just some of the hotels in the area that have set aside rooms and may have special rates for State Fire School Also check the links for the Convention amp Visitors Bureau and the Chamber of Commerce for more information

about hotel availability and the City of Mitchell See you in June

Americas Best Value Inn - (605) 996-5536 Comfort Inn amp Suites - (605) 990-2400

Days Inn - (605) 996-6208 Mitchell Hampton Inn - (605) 995-1575

Quality Inn - (605) 996-1333 Ramada Inn amp Suites - (605) 996-6501

Super 8 - (605) 996-9678 Thunderbird Lounge - (605) 996-6645

Summary Schedule of Events ndash TENTATIVESUBJECT to CHANGE

Thursday June 8th Friday June 9th Saturday June 10th 1200pm-300pmndashVendor Show

Setup 700am Registration Open NO VENDOR SHOW Saturday

300pm-600pm Registration amp Vendor Show Open

730am Opening RemarksMembership Meeting

730 Registration Open

700pm-Instructor Meeting 800am Vendor Show Open 800am Classes Begin 1100am Elections Begin

Supper on your own 830am Classes Begin Lunch Lunch 200pm Elections Close Classes Resume 515pm Closing Ceremonies Membership

Meeting Awards Ceremony 500pm Registration Closed Supper on your Own 600pm Memorial Service Meal amp Social with Vendors DOT Water-fights Evolutions

Show lsquonrsquo Shine

800pm Vendor Show Closed

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Contents (click on class to move to that page use lsquoAlt+LEFT-ARROW to return) Class offering EMREMT Continuing Education Hours 3

Class 04-01 - Courage to Be Safe - National Fallen Firefighters Foundation 4

Class 04-02 - Pump Operations 5

Class 04-03 ndash Junior Firefighter Program 6

Class 04-04 ndash Honor Guard 6

Class 04-05 ndash AFG Grant Writing 7

Class 04-19 ndash Pipeline Emergencies 7

Class 04-20 ndash Small Engine MaintenanceTroubleshootingRepair 8

Class 04-21 ndash Mass Triage for Mass Casualty Incidents 8

Class 04-28 - ALICE-How to Respond to an Active Shooter Event 9

Class 04-29 ndash Drone Operations in Public Safety 9

Class 08-06 ndash Confined Space Awareness 10

Class 08-07 ndash Entry Level Search amp SCBA Confidence Course 11

Class 08-08 ndash Auto Extrication 11

Class 08-09 - Flashover SimulatorLive Fire Training 12

Class 08-10 ndash Firefighter SurvivalRIT 12

Class 08-11 ndash Bus ExtricationRescue 13

Class 08-12 ndash The Basics of Trench Rescue Response 14

Class 08-13 ndash When Seconds Matter 15

Class 08-14 ndash Water Rescue for the VolunteerInitial ResponderStill Water Recovery 16

Class 08-15 ndash EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operations Course) 16

Class 08-16 ndash Tactical Capabilities Workshop 17

Class 08-17 ndash Grain Bin Rescue 17

Class 08-23 ndash Structure Live Burn SimulatorLive Fire Training 18

Class 08-24 ndash Live Fire TrainingFirefighter Skills amp Technique Training 18

Class 08-25 ndash High AngleLow Angle Rope Rescue AwarenessOperations 19

Class 08-26 ndash Haz-Mat AwarenessOperations 19

Class 08-27 ndash Man vs Machine 20

Class 16-18 - Structural Fire Fighting Essentials - Hands on Training21

Class 16-22 ndash NFA - Fire Investigation First Responders O0379 21

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Stay tuned to the SDFA Website SDFA Facebook State Fire School Facebook the SD State Fire Marshalrsquos Website and SD State Fire Marshalrsquos Facebook for updates on classes schedules and other events as some last-minute

changes always seem to arise Hope to see you in June

Once online registration is open you can click here to be taken to the registration site Our registration system is lsquoMobile Device Friendlyrsquo if yoursquod like to register with your phone or tablet Scan the following QR Code with your

device to be taken to the registration system

In cases where Hands-on-Classes have limited student seats available please refrain from registering more than 2 individuals per department so that more departments can have students attend and bring this knowledge home

to their department Exceptions apply in the case of classes offering certification(s) that might be needed by several Firefighters from a single department

Special Note for EMREMT personnel attending State Fire School the following classes offer EMREMT

Continuing Education Hours

Class offering EMREMT Continuing Education Hours bull Class 04-19 ndash Pipeline Emergencies ndash 4 Hours

bull Class 04-21 - Mass Triage for Mass Casualty Incidents ndash 4 Hours

bull Class 04-28 ndash ALICE-How to Respond to an Active Shooter Event ndash 4 Hours

bull Class 08-08 ndash Auto Extrication ndash 8 Hours

bull Class 08-10 ndash Firefighter SurvivalRIT ndash 8 Hours

bull Class 08-11 ndash Bus ExtricationRescue ndash 8 Hours

bull Class 08-12 ndash The Basics of Trench Rescue Response ndash 8 Hours

bull Class 08-14 ndash Water Rescue for the VolunteerInitial Responder ndash 8 Hours

bull Class 08-15 ndash EVOC ndash 8 Hours

bull Class 08-17 ndash Grain Bin Rescue ndash 8 Hours

bull Class 08-25 ndash High AngleLow Angle Rope Rescue ndash 8 Hours

bull Class 08-26 ndash Haz-Mat Awareness ndash 8 Hours

bull Class 08-27 ndash Man vs Machine ndash 8 Hours

Check out some of our partners in Public Safety

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Stay tuned to the SDFA Website SDFA Facebook State Fire School Facebook the SD State Fire Marshalrsquos Website and SD State Fire Marshalrsquos Facebook for updates on classes schedules and other events as some last-minute

changes always seem to arise Hope to see you in June

Once online registration is open you can click here to be taken to the registration site Our registration system is lsquoMobile Device Friendlyrsquo if yoursquod like to register with your phone or tablet Scan the following QR Code with your

device to be taken to the registration system

In cases where Hands-on-Classes have limited student seats available please refrain from registering more than 2 individuals per department so that more departments can have students attend and bring this knowledge home

to their department Exceptions apply in the case of classes offering certification(s) that might be needed by several Firefighters from a single department

Special Note for EMREMT personnel attending State Fire School the following classes offer EMREMT

Continuing Education Hours

Class offering EMREMT Continuing Education Hours bull Class 04-19 ndash Pipeline Emergencies ndash 4 Hours

bull Class 04-21 - Mass Triage for Mass Casualty Incidents ndash 4 Hours

bull Class 04-28 ndash ALICE-How to Respond to an Active Shooter Event ndash 4 Hours

bull Class 08-08 ndash Auto Extrication ndash 8 Hours

bull Class 08-10 ndash Firefighter SurvivalRIT ndash 8 Hours

bull Class 08-11 ndash Bus ExtricationRescue ndash 8 Hours

bull Class 08-12 ndash The Basics of Trench Rescue Response ndash 8 Hours

bull Class 08-14 ndash Water Rescue for the VolunteerInitial Responder ndash 8 Hours

bull Class 08-15 ndash EVOC ndash 8 Hours

bull Class 08-17 ndash Grain Bin Rescue ndash 8 Hours

bull Class 08-25 ndash High AngleLow Angle Rope Rescue ndash 8 Hours

bull Class 08-26 ndash Haz-Mat Awareness ndash 8 Hours

bull Class 08-27 ndash Man vs Machine ndash 8 Hours

Check out some of our partners in Public Safety

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4hr Class Offerings (classes offered AM amp PM check class details to see when available)

Class 04-01 - Courage to Be Safe - National Fallen Firefighters Foundation 4hr Class offered Fri AM Fri PM amp Sat AM

Class Description Courage to Be Safereg

A National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives Program

Firefighters must have the courage to face a multitude of risks in order to save lives and protect their communities Their courage allows them to willingly risk their own lives so that others can be saved A different type of courage is required to stay safe in potentially dangerous situations avoiding needless risks and tragic consequences

This provocative and moving presentation is designed to change the culture of accepting the loss of firefighters as a normal occurrence Building on the untold story of LODD survivors it reveals how family members must live with the consequences of a firefighter death and provides a focus on the need for firefighters and officers to change fundamental attitudes and behaviors in order to prevent line of duty deaths The central theme promotes the courage to do the right thing in order to protect yourself and other firefighters and ensure that Everyone Goes Home at the end of the day

Courage to Be Safereg consists of a PowerPoint presentation on a CD as well as an instructor guide and sample handout materials The CD includes embedded video clips of fire service leaders and excerpts of the emotional presentation made at FDIC-2005 by Reverend Bevon Smith father of Paul Smith a firefighter who in died in the line of duty in 1989

This program is a must see for all who care share and have a feeling for the safety of all firefighters

About the Everyone Goes Homereg

Recognizing the need to do more to prevent line-of-duty deaths and injuries the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation has launched a national initiative to bring prevention to the forefront

In March 2004 the Firefighter Life Safety Summit was held in Tampa Florida to address the need for change within the fire and emergency services Through this meeting 16 Life Safety Initiatives were produced to ensure that Everyone Goes Homereg

The first major action was to sponsor a national gathering of fire and emergency services leaders Organized by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation the held in Tampa Florida in March 2004 produced 16 major initiatives that will give the fire service a blueprint for making changes

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation will play a major role in helping the US Fire Administration meet its stated goal to reduce the number of preventable firefighter fatalities The Foundation sees fire service adoption of the summits initiatives as a vital step in meeting this goal

Instructor(s) Rick Best

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Instructor(s) BIO(s)

Rick Best has 22 years in the fire service where he started out as a volunteer Firefighter and worked his way into a full-time position for the City of Westerville (Ohio) Division of Fire He also serves as a Fire Training Officer II for the Ohio Fire Academy a division of the State Fire Marshalrsquos Office Rick currently holds the position of Eastern Division Advocate Manager for the National Fallen Firefighters Everyone Goes Homereg Program (EGH) where he is one of the primary trainers delivering programs across the nation to develop instructors for our Courage To Be Safe (CTBS) and Leadership Accountability Culture and Knowledge (LACK) courses

Rick has 22 years in the fire service (Career amp Volunteer) He is a Fire Training Officer II for the Ohio Fire Academy Rick Currently holds the position of Eastern Division Advocate Manager for the Everyone Goes Homereg Program

PPEEquipment Requirements NONE

Student Prerequisites NONE

EMT Hours NO

Class Limit 35

Class 04-02 - Pump Operations 4hr Class offered Fri AM Fri PM Sat AM amp Sat PM

Class Description This class is great for the first-time apparatus pump

operator to the seasoned veteran The class introduces the operator to controls

including the relief valve or electronic pressure control devices friction loss

calculations water supply (including static and hydrants) relay pumping and fire

flow Hoses and nozzles are discussed to understand the correct line and nozzle

selection for fire ground operations

After a classroom discussion students will conduct hands on exercises to understand

how to react to and correct fire ground scenarios that can and do happen The firefighter

will understand how to correct situations like hose rupture kink and water loss and

understand how the gauges can inform the operator of these situations

Instructor(s) Chris Noeldner

Instructor(s) BIO(s) Chris Noeldner is a career firefighterparamedic in Watertown SD He has been there since 2001 He has been a volunteer firefighter in South Shore and in multiple departments in Texas before being hired in Watertown He started training firefighters on pump operations in 2008 He has been a South Dakota

Minnesota and North Dakota instructor since the fall of 2008 Chris has been an instructor at various regional and state fire schools

PPEEquipment Requirements

Student Prerequisites NONE

EMT Hours NO

Class Limit 12

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Class 04-03 ndash Junior Firefighter Program 4hr Class offered Sat AM Sat PM

Class Description In this course you will learn some of the processes it takes to start and run a Jr Firefighter Cadet program in your

organization This course is also designed as a round table discussion with other departments who have a similar program in place to

discuss what works and what doesnrsquot work The initial presentation will be short and the round table discussion will drive the course

Any department that is considering starting a Jr Firefighter program or any department that has a current cadet program will benefit

from this course

Instructor(s) Ian Paul amp Steve Oberle

Instructor(s) BIO(s) Ian Paul has served on the Pierre Volunteer Fire Department for 18 years and has served as the career chief of

the department for the last 3 years He also serves as a volunteer on the Pierre Rural Fire Department Steven Oberle has served the

Tea Volunteer Fire Department for the past 21 years Of those years he served 8 as the Fire Chief 2 as a Captain and most recently 8

years as the 1st Asst Chief He had a hand in introducing an idea the cadet program into our department

PPEEquipment Requirements NONE

Student Prerequisites NONE

EMT Hours NO

Class Limit 35

Class 04-04 ndash Honor Guard 4hr Class offered Fri PM Sat AM

Class Description Class will be an introduction to supplying the basic concept

to what a Fire Department can offer their community and members Also those

that may be looking at starting a local Honor Guard will have info as to items to

look at to get one started

Instructor(s) Damon Hartmann

Instructor(s) BIO(s) Currently Fire Chief of Doty FD Retired as a Lieutenant after 24+ years with Rapid City Fire Department was a member of the Rapid City Honor Guard for 8 years during which time I served as Honor Guard Commander for my last 2 years prior to retiring I am still active with Rapid City Honor Guard I Attend KTA (Keeping Tradition Alive) in 2014 which helped me understand more behind being the Commander I am a Board member of the SD

Fire Instructor Society and also the Black Hill Director for the SD Firefighter Association

PPEEquipment Requirements NONE

Student Prerequisites NONE

EMT Hours NO

Class Limit 30

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Class 04-05 ndash AFG Grant Writing 4hr Class offered Sat AM Sat PM Class Description Ted will provide the information you need to help your department submit a successful Assistance to

Firefighters Grant Application

Instructor(s) Ted Young

Instructor(s) BIO(s) Ted is the Region VIII FEMA Representative serving CO MT ND SD UT and WY

PPEEquipment Requirements NONE

Student Prerequisites NONE

EMT Hours NO

Class Limit 35

Class 04-19 ndash Pipeline Emergencies 4hr Class offered Fri AM Fri PM Class Description This session will cover three critical components to

planning for and managing a pipeline incident response in your

community Hear from a County Judge who has been on the front lines of

a significant pipeline oil spill Learn from his experience ldquoif I knew then

what I know nowrdquo Understand response from a pipeline operator

perspective what is going on behind the scenes in the initial 6 hours of a

pipeline response What should you do and what is the operator doing

You will also learn how to develop a County Pipeline Pre-plan to

include all pipelines in your county A sample preplan will be presented

and the opportunity to build a preplan for your county will be discussed

Instructor(s)

Instructor(s) BIO(s)

PPEEquipment Requirements NONE

Student Prerequisites NONE

EMT Hours 4 hrs EMREMT Refresher Training ndash 4hrs pipeline Emergencies

Class Limit 35

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Class 04-20 ndash Small Engine MaintenanceTroubleshootingRepair 4hr Class offered Sat AM Sat PM Class Description Small Engine MaintenanceTroubleshootingRepair

Instructor(s)

Instructor(s) BIO(s)

PPEEquipment Requirements NONE

Student Prerequisites NONE

EMT Hours NO

Class Limit 25

Class 04-21 ndash Mass Triage for Mass Casualty Incidents 4hr Class offered Sat AM Sat PM Class Description The class will provide a review of Multi-Casualty Incidents (MCI) and how to prepare Triage using SALT START

and JumpSTART will be discussed with hands-on practice The class will end with table top exercises including an active shooter

scenario

Instructor(s) Amy Marsh (Sioux Falls FD amp Renner FD)

Instructor(s) BIO(s) Amy Marsh serves as EMS Educator for Sioux Falls Fire Rescue Training Center TEAM She shares

responsibilities of EMS Recertification Public Education in CPR and EMS in the Sioux Falls community She has been with SFFR

since May 2013 She is currently a Nationally Registered Paramedic and instructor in a wide range of EMS courses She has been

involved in EMS for 25 years taking her EMT-Basic course in 1991 Amy completed her certified Firefighter course in 1993 and have

been a volunteer firefighter with Renner Fire Rescue since 1991 She has spoken at many local state and regional EMS conferences

She serves as affiliate faculty for both PHTLS and TCCCTECC She has served on various committees and served on the South

Dakota EMS Advisory Council for eight years and most recently serving on the South Dakota EMS Stakeholders Group She was born

and raised in Sioux Falls and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from the University of Sioux Falls Amy recently

completed her Masters of Business Administration with an emphasis in Healthcare Administration from the University of Sioux Falls

PPEEquipment Requirements NONE

Student Prerequisites NONE

EMT Hours 4 hrs EMREMT Refresher Training ndash 2hrs systems of care amp 2hrs patient assessmentmovement

Class Limit 35

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Class 04-28 - ALICE-How to Respond to an Active Shooter Event (NOTE ALICE is a ~2hrs Class the remaining ~2hrs will be filled with a general EMS amp Triage of an Active Shooter Event with material covered by Amy Marsh EMS Educator for Sioux Falls Fire Rescue) 4hr Class offered Fri AM Fri PM

Class Description ALICE is an acronym for Alert Lockdown Inform Counter and Evacuate ALICE was founded by former law enforcement officer Greg Crane and his wife a former school principal in Texas ALICE provides options for those under attack to make decisions for their own personal safety in order to survive an active shooter incident

Instructor(s) Sergeant Rob Mayer South Dakota Highway Patrol

Instructor(s) BIO(s) South Dakota Highway Patrol Trooper for 19 years stationed in Mitchell Currently the Mitchell Area Squad Sergeant Active Firearms Instructor for 17 years Active SWAT team operator and sniper for 17 years Certified ALICE Program Instructor

PPEEquipment Requirements NONE

Student Prerequisites NONE

EMT Hours 4 hrs EMREMT Refresher Training ndash 2hrs systems of care amp 2hrs patient assessmentmovement

Class Limit 35

Class 04-29 ndash Drone Operations in Public Safety 4hr Class offered Sat AM Sat PM Class Description UAVrsquos Drones UAS (Public

Perception and Brief History) Class will consist of a

short 1-2hr classroom session followed by some

hand-on flight activity Class will cover current state of

regulations technology and how Drones can be used

in the Fire Service

Instructor(s) Tim Simmons

Instructor(s) BIO(s) Aerial Horizons Commercial Drone Systems About us Our company is focused on providing departments with

an aerial platform that can make operations safer and more efficient Providing not only the best equipment but the FAA training to

make any department comfortable operating a drone system

PPEEquipment Requirements NONE

Student Prerequisites NONE

EMT Hours NO

Class Limit 35

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8hr Class Offerings (classes are 1 full day in length check class details to see what days are available)

Class 08-06 ndash Confined Space Awareness 8hr Class offered Fri amp Sat Class Description In this course the student will become aware of what a confined

space is the confined space permit and the different roles and responsibilities of the

confined space team We will be using a confined space mobile trainer and students

will be expected to have a basic understanding of Fire Service ropes and knots This

course is not designed to be a certified emergency response to confined space course

but an introduction to confined space There will be roughly three hours of instructor

lead lecture followed by roughly four hours of hands on practice with each student

practicing the different confined space entrance team roles where technique will be

stressed This course will follow and act as an introduction to OSHA CFR 1910146

and NFPA 1670 1006 chapter 9 The importance of air monitoring and multi gas

detection will also be highlighted with Fire Fighter Safety emphasized There will be some crawling and physical activity and turnouts or

coveralls are highly encouraged

Instructor(s) Austin Burns Jake Lentz-SR amp Kerry Schriock Minot ND FD

Instructor(s) BIO(s) Kerry is a captain Jake and Austin are SR FFrsquos All of them are technical rescue specialists in confined space

high angle trench and collapse rescue We have been to many classes around the US and are excited to spread our knowledge Our

goals are to be able to teach the importance of a safe but efficient confined space rescue

PPEEquipment Requirements Helmets (rescue or FF) safety glasses rescue gloves It would be very beneficial for students to

bring department issued rescue harness if they have one to become more familiar working with their equipment

Student Prerequisites NONE

EMT Hours NO

Class Limit 25

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Class 08-07 ndash Entry Level Search amp SCBA Confidence Course 8hr Class offered Fri amp Sat

Class Description This class will help reinforce the studentsrsquo basic knowledge of search tactics and build confidence with SCBA

usage The class is designed for the entry-level firefighter to the seasoned veteran Students will learn basic firefighter search skills and

hone these skills with practical application through a building maze confidence course black out masks and other basic training

techniques Upon completion of this class the student will walk away with an increased level of basic firefighter competencies and

SCBA usage

Instructor(s) Nick Carlson amp Jason White

Instructor(s) BIO(s) Nick Carlson is the Division Chief of Fire Operations with the Rapid City Fire Department and has the

responsibilities of overseeing the fire operations side budgeting long range planning response protocol staffing implementation

equipment procurement training etc He has served as a Lt in the Education Division Lt and Captain in Operations and as an Acting

Battalion Chief He is also with the North Haines Vol Fire Department serves on the Penn Co Fire Service Board Treasurer on

Pennington Co Fire Chiefs Board and is the West River Rep for SD Fire Chiefs He has been with the Rapid City Fire Department for

22 yrs Chief Carlson is a Paramedic with RCFD has an Associate in Fire Science and is currently working on his Bachelor is Fire

Service Administration He has completed the Command and Control curriculum from the National Fire Academy as well as the

National Fire Academy Training Program Management and Course Design

PPEEquipment Requirements Full Structural PPE and SCBA Spare Cylinder recommended

Student Prerequisites NONE

EMT Hours NO

Class Limit 28

Class 08-08 ndash Auto Extrication 8hr Class offered Fri amp Sat Class Description Class will cover basic-advanced vehicle

extrication using struts cribbing hand tools and hydraulic tools

Instructor(s) Karter Lesmann amp Cody Bruns

Instructor(s) BIO(s) Fire Chief in Burlington ND for 9 years

FF amp FF2 Certified Courage to Be Safe Instructor Extrication

Big Rig Haz-Mat Ops and State Certification Tester

PPEEquipment Requirements Full Structural or Extrication PPE with Eye Protection

Student Prerequisites NONE

EMT Hours 8 hrs EMREMT Refresher Training ndash 4hrs systems of care and 4hrs patient assessmentmovement

Class Limit 30

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Class 08-09 - Flashover SimulatorLive Fire Training 8hr Class offered Fri amp Sat Class Description This trailer lets the firefighter witness the awesome life cycle of an unfriendly fire from ignition to flashover Learn

to recognize the conditions leading to Flashovermdashhow it happens how to recognize the rapidly developing fire dense smoke high

heat and rollover which are all present in the unit Learn to use defensive techniques Who would send a Firefighter to face a situation

in the real world that he has not seen in training ndash Students must be competent in nozzle operation and SCBA usage

Instructor(s) Customized Firefighter Training

Instructor(s) BIO(s)

PPEEquipment Requirements Full Structural PPE and SCBA spare SCBA cylinder recommended

Student Prerequisites Students must be competent in nozzle operation and SCBA usage

EMT Hours NO

Class Limit 30

Class 08-10 ndash Firefighter SurvivalRIT 8hr Class offered Fri amp Sat Class Description Students will be introduced to firefighter survival terminology firefighter

fatality case study recommendations to enhance firefighter training techniques for developing

firefighter survival attitude identify needed personal equipment situation awareness

knowledge and application of ldquowhen to call a firefighter emergencyrdquo and SCBA knowledge

and techniques for use in air emergencies

Instructor(s) Shannon Draper amp Matt Taggart

Instructor(s) BIO(s) Chief Draper has 25+ years in the fire service and is Chief of the Red Wing fire department in Minnesota Chief Draper is a IFSAC certified Instrcutor-3 and is an instructor for DOD speaking around the world

PPEEquipment Requirements Full Structural PPE and SCBA spare Cylinder Recommended

Student Prerequisites NONE

EMT Hours 8 hrs EMREMT Refresher Training

Class Limit 20

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Class 08-11 ndash Bus ExtricationRescue 8hr Class offered Fri amp Sat Class Description Class will cover bus extrication and patient removal

Instructor(s) Ben VandenHoek amp Rob Parker

Instructor(s) BIO(s) Ben VandenHoek Battalion Chief with Mitchell FireEMS

Division 25 yearrsquos fireEMS experience 22 years as an instructor Rob Parker

FirefighterParamedic with Mitchell FireEMS Division 20 yearrsquos fireEMS

experience 13 years as an instructor

PPEEquipment Requirements Full Structural or Extrication PPE REQUIRED

Student Prerequisites NONE

EMT Hours 8 hrs EMREMT Refresher Training ndash 4hrs systems of care and 4hrs patient assessmentmovement

Class Limit 30

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Class 08-12 ndash The Basics of Trench Rescue Response 8hr Class offered Fri amp Sat Class Description Trench Rescue is a high risk low frequency incident that can be very challenging and dangerous for both

rescuers and civilians This hands-on course will better prepare and train responders for this type of incident

Trench Rescue Operations will cover the basic operations for a non-intersecting trench rescue emergency This course will follow

NFPA 1006 Level I Chapter 8 and cover the following but not limited to

bull Conduct a size-up of a collapsed trench and develop and emergency action plan

bull Implement the incident action plan and support operations for a trench rescue incident

bull Support a nonintersecting trench as a member of a response team

bull Install supplemental shoring equipment to mitigate further collapse

bull Construct load stabilization systems and lift a load as necessary

bull Conduct a search for a victim release and remove from entrapment and review patient care

bull Terminate a trench emergency incident

Instructor(s) Jr Huebner amp Travis Thom

Instructor(s) BIO(s) JR Huebner has been in the fire service for the past 16 years and is currently a Battalion Chief with Aberdeen

Fire amp Rescue Chief Huebner has progressed through the fire service ranks as a FirefighterParamedic shift Field Training Officer

and Lieutenant JR began teaching emergency medical courses in 2001 In 2004 he received his South Dakota Fire Instructor

certification and has instructed several fire medical rescue and hazardous materials courses locally and throughout the state since

that time JR has developed and provided several drills training and educational opportunities for emergency responders in northeast

South Dakota Chief Huebner is the Urban Search amp Rescue Coordinator for Aberdeen Fire amp Rescue and is a Task Force Leader for

SD-TF-1 response team JR is also an active member of the South Dakota Incident Management Team the Local Emergency

Planning Committee and is on the city of Aberdeen Safety Council JR holds a Bachelorrsquos degree from Northern State Universi ty and

is currently enrolled at Black Hills State University pursing a Masters degree JR also holds several certificates in fire medical

hazardous materials technical rescue and Incident Command courses which include several certificates from the National Fire

Academy

Travis Thom is a Battalion Chief and an 18-year veteran with Sioux Falls Fire Rescue and is currently assigned to Battalion 1 Chief

Thom has worked his way through the ranks of Firefighter Engineer Captain Training Officer and now Battalion Chief He has also

worked in the field of carpentry for 20 years as a General Contractor Travis is a certified NFPA fire instructor amp NFPA incident safety

officer and has developed industrial and fire rescue course curriculum for multiple cities throughout Iowa South Dakota North Dakota

and Montana Travis is also a member of the Iowa Search and Rescue (IATF-1) and is assigned as a rescue specialist and South

Dakota Technical Rescue Team as a Task Force Leader He also is assigned to the State of South Dakota Incident Management

Team (Type III) and deployed to Sturgis as the Logistics Section Chief for the Management Team in 2013 Chief Thom is also a

certified to instruct NIMS 100 200 300 400 800 amp 701 a

Travis is a graduate of Casper College with an Associatersquos Degree in Fire Science and a graduate of the University of South Dakota

Management in Excellence Program In 2013 Travis completed his Urban Search and Rescue Specialist certification from Texas A amp M

University one of only 39 to hold this certification

PPEEquipment Requirements NFPA or ANSI approved helmet eye protection long sleeve shirt long pants rigid or steel toe boots

gloves If possible students should bring tool belt tape measure hammer

Student Prerequisites NONE

EMT Hours 8 hrs EMREMT Refresher Training ndash 4hrs systems of care and 4hrs patient assessmentmovement

Class Limit 16 ndash (Note Due to the nature of the class and significant hands-on work a minimum of 10 students are needed class is subject to cancellation if student enrolment doesnrsquot reach the minimum)

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Class 08-13 ndash When Seconds Matter 8hr Class offered Fri amp Sat Class Description This 8-hour coarse presented by the Pheasant Country FOOLS is a fast pace hands on learning experience that will prepare you for the initial stages of a serious fire incident Chiefs Company Officers and firefighters will walk away with a strong grasp on several tasks that will take place in the first 10 minutes of an incident

Topics

bull Size Up Metro Engine 1 is on scene at a two-story type 5 multifamily dwelling Heavy fire showing Alpha Bravo corner division 1 I will be conducting a 360 and preparing for a transitional attack Strike a second alarm and Ill be establishing 461ST command 15 seconds can say a lot The first report paints the picture and prepares incoming crews for the challenges ahead From our size-up we can develop the most appropriate strategy and tactics to ensure that the incident runs safely and efficiently PS Dont forget the thermal camera its not just for interior operations anymore

bull Primary Search Life safety is the number one priority at any incident a firefighter responds to which is why a primary search is one of the most vital tasks completed during the initial stages of a structure fire This class will teach participantrsquos techniques that will help them accomplish a primary search quickly and aggressively It starts with a quick size up looking for opportunities of rescue then quickly and smoothly search the building as a team based on what

the building is telling you The class will also reinforce the importance for firefighters to have an ldquoexpect rescuesrdquo mindset every time they roll out for a structure fire

bull Forcible entry Forcible entry has become a lost art Halligan bars and flat head axes have been replaced by size 12 boots and shoulder techniques This down and dirty station will cover the basics of making short work of any door simply using the mechanical advantage of a halligan bar paired with a flat head axe Learn the muscle memory of gap set force as explained in the FDNY forcible entry guide for inward opening residential doors and never be left at the door without ideas again Multiple opportunities will be available to help you with the recognition primed decision making needed when there are people trapped and its 3am Come ready to break stuff

bull Hose Advancement Placing proper sized hose lines between a fire and potential victims is one of the most efficient ways to achieve the incident objective of life safety This is especially true in situations with limited man power This portion of the class will be based on the theory ldquoPut the fire out and everything gets betterrdquo We will discuss how much water it actually takes to put out any given fire no more guessing Be ready to stretch lines and flow water

About the Class Turn out gear and eye protection required SCBA optional but highly recommended The morning session will be

hands on task level training on the above topics The afternoon session will be scenario based training that will incorporate skills

acquired in the morning session

Instructor(s) Pheasant Country FOOLS

Instructor(s) BIO(s) Pheasant Country Fraternal Order of Leatherheads Society (FOOLS) are a group of local firefighters that have

a passion for not only the camaraderie and brotherhood that is forged between firefighters but the rich tradition and heritage of the Fire

Service The FOOLS also believe in providing real fire training for real firefighters We believe that it is our duty to be as well trained

as we possibly can This can only keep us and our brothers and sisters safe on the fire ground We owe it to ourselves our brothers

and sisters their families and to the citizens we protect

PPEEquipment Requirements Turn out gear and eye protection required SCBA optional but highly recommended

Student Prerequisites NONE

EMT Hours NO

Class Limit 20

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Class 08-14 ndash Water Rescue for the VolunteerInitial ResponderStill Water Recovery 8hr Class offered Fri amp Sat Class Description Designed for the small-town department this class was created to teach the firefighter how to respond to a water

emergency This class will have an emphasis in stillslow-moving water Topics to be covered will include safety and basic equipment

needs appropriate response to and identification of the emergency immediate actions that can be taken and special considerations

that must be made This class will bring you up to a solid awareness level with some basic operations that can be considered Upon

completion of this class you should be able to understand and articulate the above topics and then be able to take it back to your

home department

Instructor(s) Matt Burtz

Instructor(s) BIO(s) Matt has been a very active member of the Pierre Fire Department serving as an engine company member

rescue lieutenant dive rescue team member and a wildland firefighter on the Pierre Rural Fire Department Over his 6+ years of

service he has received a vast variety of training and experience in multiple areas of the fire service This has enabled him to teach the

things he has learned to others

PPEEquipment Requirements Personal Flotation Device (Life Jacket)

Student Prerequisites NONE

EMT Hours 8 hrs EMREMT Refresher Training ndash 4hrs systems of care amp 4hrs patient assessmentmovement

Class Limit 20

Class 08-15 ndash EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operations Course) 8hr Class offered Sat Class Description Course will consist of classroom

presentation followed by hands-on practice and training

Instructor(s) Shane Lehrkamp

Instructor(s) BIO(s) Shane Lehrkamp is a 15-year

member of the Pierre Fire Department He is currently the

Captain of Engine 1 along with being a member of the

Pierre Rescue Squad Shane is a certified firefighter

through the State of South Dakota along with being a

certified instructor for the State Shane has been employed

by Fischer Rounds amp Associates for the last six years He is

the State manager for ldquoFirst Firerdquo which is a specialized

insurance program for FireEMS services in South Dakota

and North Dakota Before Fischer Rounds Shane had

spent close to 10 years with the State of South Dakota in the Risk Management Office along with the Office of Homeland Security

When hersquos not working or volunteering his time with the Pierre FD Shane enjoys spending time with his wife and six-year-old daughter

camping and fishing

PPEEquipment Requirements NONE

Student Prerequisites NONE

EMT Hours 8 hrs EMREMT Refresher Training

Class Limit 20

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Class 08-16 ndash Tactical Capabilities Workshop 8hr Class offered Fri amp Sat Class Description This one day exercise session picks up where ICS 200 leaves off and tests specific emergency response issues

using a tactical diorama and other stimulus Radios vests and resources are supplied during the scenario Participants will also use

other management tools that are provided to create a realistic hands-on experience

Instructor(s) Pat Gerdes amp Todd Manns

Instructor(s) BIO(s) The Blue Cell LLC is a by design planning company with a primary focus on education and training for

government at all levels non-governmental agencies and private sector entities engaged in incident and emergency management

activities Secondary initiatives at the company include exercise design and facilitation and planning services Blue Cell personnel are

also available to support planning related operations on real world events The Blue Cell LLC has over 2000 private sector non-

governmental and governmental clients from its varied interests across North America

PPEEquipment Requirements NONE

Student Prerequisites NONE

EMT Hours NO

Class Limit 25

Class 08-17 ndash Grain Bin Rescue 8hr Class offered Fri amp Sat

Class Description Students will be provided with information from size

up to termination of a grain bin incident including the number of rescuers

needed and the dangers that grain bins present to rescuers

Instructor(s) Cody Bonn amp Beth Locken

Instructor(s) BIO(s) Cody is currently the Emergency Coordinator for

SDWG Cody is responsible for Wheat Growersrsquo TRT teams training and

readiness He gained an Instructor Level certification through SATRA

(Safety and

Technical Rescue Association) to maintain Wheat Growers high standards of hi-

angle rope rescue Aside from Codyrsquos SDWG responsibilities he is currently a

Nationally Registered EMT 3rd Chief on Groton Fire and Rescue and a certified

rescue diver on the Brown County Dive Team

PPEEquipment Requirements Light PPE (Gloves amp Helmet)

Student Prerequisites NONE

EMT Hours 8 hrs EMREMT Refresher Training ndash 4hrs systems of care amp 4hrs patient assessmentmovement

Class Limit 25

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Class 08-23 ndash Structure Live Burn SimulatorLive Fire Training 8hr Class offered Fri amp Sat Class Description This trailer is a fire attack simulator It simulates a small house fire with propane burners and the use of class A

materials You will spend time in classroom discussing vital lifesaving topics such as Modern Fire Dynamics from the latest NIST and

UL studies Transitional Attack and SLICERS Instructors will utilize the most current research to assist in developing basic fire

attack skills Participants will then witness this training in action by entering Customized Firefighter Trainings live fire trailer Full

Structural PPE and SCBA Required spare cylinder recommended Students must be competent in hand line and nozzle operation and

SCBA usage

Instructor(s) Customized Firefighter Training

Instructor(s) BIO(s) Customized Firefighter Training Inc was established in 1998 Founder Jim Carpenter was seeing a need to give quality hands on training that comes to the department Carpenter is a 30-year veteran of the fire service His company now travels to 5 states performing classes on interior attack and Flashover recognition along with a wide range of topics All our staff is seasoned Firefighters that have or are rising through the ranks in both volunteer and career fire departments Most of them have been with us for 10 years or more We pride ourselves in trying to have the most up to date training taught in a thought provoking and interactive class with real life hands on training

PPEEquipment Requirements Full Structural PPE and SCBA spare SCBA cylinder recommended

Student Prerequisites Students must be competent in nozzle operation and SCBA usage

EMT Hours NO

Class Limit 30

Class 08-24 ndash Live Fire TrainingFirefighter Skills amp Technique Training 8hr Class offered Fri amp Sat Class Description Short classroom safety session followed by hands on training for the

majority of the day using the Mobile Live Fire Training Unit (Propane Fired) Students will

practice skills and gain confidence in PPE SCBA Hose Handling Nozzle Techniques Fire

Attack Ventilation VictimFirefighter Rescue and More Any students needing to fulfill the

lsquoLive Fire Trainingrsquo portion of the SD FF Certification Card should bring it to class applicable

hand-on practical skills will be signed off Students should expect a physically demanding

day

Instructor(s) Platte Volunteer Fire Department MLFTU Cadre

Instructor(s) BIO(s)

PPEEquipment Requirements Full Structural PPE and SCBA spare SCBA cylinders recommended

Student Prerequisites Students must be 19 years old and be in good physical condition

EMT Hours NO

Class Limit 16

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Class 08-25 ndash High AngleLow Angle Rope Rescue AwarenessOperations 8hr Class offered Fri amp Sat Class Description Basic rope rescue skills involving vertical and horizontal movements grain bin extrication and shore based water

rescue techniques This will include skill development in knots ropes anchors mechanical advantage systems belay techniques and

patient packaging

Instructor(s) Josh Smith amp Randy Wold

Instructor(s) BIO(s) Josh Smith ndash Captain w SFFR Army Firefighter 1994 - 1998 State Firefighter 1998 ndash 2000 SFFR 2000 ndash

Present Been involved w USAR since 1996 and began instructing around 2005 Randy Wold ndash Firefighter w SFFR Renner

Volunteer Fire Department for 30 years SFFR for 15 years 15 years of experience teachinginstructing in the field of Rope Rescue

PPEEquipment Requirements Helmet Boots amp Gloves

Student Prerequisites NONE

EMT Hours 8 hrs EMREMT Refresher Training ndash 4hrs systems of care amp 4hrs patient assessmentmovement

Class Limit 20

Class 08-26 ndash Haz-Mat AwarenessOperations 8hr Class offered Fri amp Sat

Class Description Tips on how to identify your local hazards things to take in to consideration before during

and after the response Things to consider to protect equipment and personnel to get everyone home safe

Instructor(s) Doug Glover

Instructor(s) BIO(s) Doug Glover Fire FighterParamedic with Mitchell Fire been in the fire service for 35 years and EMS for 27

Trained to hazardous materials technician along with several other hazardous materials classes and WMD training

PPEEquipment Requirements NONE

Student Prerequisites NONE

EMT Hours 8 hrs EMREMT Refresher Training ndash 8hrs patient assessmentmovement

Class Limit 35

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Class 08-27 ndash Man vs Machine 8hr Class offered Fri amp Sat

Class Description Machinery Entrapments occur all over the United States Is your department capable of handling one Whether it is a basic ring removal a person with their arm stuck in a snow blower or a full entrapment involving agricultural equipment let our instructors guide you through the necessary steps to perform these extrications Our Power-point is recognized by the State of Massachusetts for 6 CME Hrs and is currently under review for CMEs throughout several counties in New York State Our Hands-On Training Program allows students to use various hand and power tools in scenarios ranging from limb entrapments crush injuries to impalements What separates our program from others Our instructors all have practical experience in these difficult rescues With over 20 years of experience each PL Vulcan Instructor will guide you through the necessary steps that will be required Our training program has been tried and proven true Dont settle for imitations or knock-off programs

Instructor(s) PL Vulcan Training Concepts

Instructor(s) BIO(s) PL Vulcan Fire Training is a group of dedicated

firefighters that have come together for a common goal to provide realistic and practical fire and technical rescue training to fellow

members of the Fire and Emergency Services

We are dedicated to continuing the training traditions of Lieutenant Pete Lund (the founding member of this training group) a 30-year

veteran of the FDNY who retired from Rescue Company 2 During his three decades of fire duty he became known as ldquoVulcanrdquo the

Greek God of fire Sadly in 2005 Lt Lund succumbed to injuries sustained while operating at a residential structure fire in his

hometown of Woodmere NY

Our passion is to provide valuable real life scenarios based on actual events that our instructors have experienced throughout their careers In todays

service we need the ability recognize problems before they arise and be more proactive ultimately work smarter and not harder while on scene

Some ask what separates PL Vulcan Instructors from the pack We pride ourselves on the fact we are a senior teaching crew and all our programs are

experience based The average instructor is a 20 plus year veteran of the Fire Service that will work with you not talk down to you Our company is

comprised of talented instructors from career fire departments from across the country not just the FDNY

PL Vulcan Fire Training instructors are not experts yet simply apprentices in the worlds greatest trade looking to pass on the skills and traditions we

have been fortunate to receive through-out our careers

We provide training in various fire training topics such as Engine and Truck Company Operations Aerial and Tower Ladder Ops Rope Rescue

Confined Space Auto Extrication Rapid Intervention Chief amp Officer Development program Machinery Extrication Rescue Paramedic Program and we

have also provided Consultation to various departments and companies

W e pride ourselves on Lt Lundrsquos theory

In The Fire Service You Either Lead Follow Or Get Out Of The W ay

PPEEquipment Requirements Full Structural PPE gloves helmet amp eye protection

Student Prerequisites NONE

EMT Hours 8 hrs EMREMT Refresher Training ndash 4hrs systems of care amp 4hrs patient assessmentmovement Class Limit 20

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16hr Class Offerings (classes are 2 days in length and will run all day Fri amp Sat)

Class 16-18 - Structural Fire Fighting Essentials - Hands on Training 16hr Class Class Description This class will be an entirely hands on class covering essential firefighting skills starting with donning and doffing PPE and SCBA Students will work in SCBA through various skill stations in order to learn how to function effectively Students will work with ladders ventilation techniques victim rescue techniques and hosenozzle work This class is designed to fulfill the practical stations of Fire Fighter Certification on the yellow training card Students should have some familiarity with their PPE and SCBA but do not need proficiency as that is part of the purpose of this hands-on session This class is intended for beginning firefighters and those in their first few years Everyone is welcome the experienced firefighter coming along to help the new people on the department especially Instructor(s) Joe Tjaden amp Lance Enright Instructor(s) BIO(s) Joe Tjaden has been in the fire service for over 20 years and has been an instructor 18 years He currently serves as an officer for the Rapid Valley Fire Department and as an officer for the Rapid City Fire Department Joe has delivered classes from the local to the national level Lance Enright has been in the fire service for over 15 years and has been an instructor for 10 years He currently serves as training captain for the Rapid Valley Fire Department and as a firefighter for Rapid City Fire Department Lance is past Chief of Keystone Fire Department and has taught as several previous state fire schools PPEEquipment Requirements FULL Structural PPE amp SBA REQUIRED Spare SCBA Cylinder Recommended Student Prerequisites NONE EMT Hours NO

Class Limit 24

Class 16-22 ndash NFA - Fire Investigation First Responders O0379 16hr Class

Class Description This two-day course is designed specifically to provide a clear definition of the role of first responders in fire investigation and provide essential knowledge to enable them to recognize the potential of intentionally set fires preservation and protection of evidence and proper reporting of information to appropriate officials By strengthening the partnership between first responders and investigators the chances for successfully solving arson-related crimes will increase The course includes topics such as fire behavior critical observations of the first responder fire causes scene security and evidence preservation legal considerations and documentation of findings This course is designed for all fire and emergency services personnel who might conduct preliminary investigations into the origin and cause of fires Instructor(s) Instructor(s) BIO(s)

PPEEquipment Requirements NONE Student Prerequisites Interested students must complete Initial Fire Investigation for First Responders (Q0379) available through NFA Online at httpswwwusfafemagovtrainingnfacoursesonlinehtml prior to participating in this classroom-based course Students who do not complete this prerequisite course requirement and provide proof of completion will not be issued a National Fire Academy completion certificate EMT Hours NO

Class Limit 30

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Class XX-XX

Xhr Class offered Sat AM Sat PM

Class Description

Instructor(s)

Instructor(s) BIO(s)

PPEEquipment Requirements NONE

Student Prerequisites NONE

EMT Hours NO

Class Limit XX