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Thermal Imaging Practical Use (8 hours)
Thermal imaging cameras are becoming standard use to provide
lifesaving fire ground information. The information provided by this
tool must be correctly interpreted for safe use. This comprehensive
one-day training provides intense individual instruction in the use of
specific thermal imaging cameras from various manufacturers.
Vent, Enter, Isolate and Search (VEIS) (4 hours)
The assignment of search and rescue is a difficult and often
dangerous task for firefighters. In this program you will specifically
learn the technique known as VEIS. This is a strategic operational
modality, the aim of which is to provide for rapid searches of areas
remote from the fire in a structure. This is a live fire class that is 10
percent classroom lecture and 90 percent hands on.
  Fire Prevention & Intelligence
Basic Fire Inspection (9 hours)
This course provides the opportunity for the learner to develop the
knowledge skills process and understanding basic fire inspection
procedures and hazard identification.
Emerging Drug Trends (3 hours)
The prevalence of drugs in our communities is getting worse. As fire
and EMS providers, we are on the front lines of this epidemic as we
respond to medical calls, overdoses, and fires. This course will cover
the latest in the drug trends in our communities, what we can do to
prevent the abuse, signs to look for at an incident, and steps that you
can take to prevent accidental exposure.
Identification and Pre-Planning for Community
Target Hazards (3 hours)
Every fire department has high risk occupancies located within their
response district. Whether your district contains schools, churches,
restaurants, lumber yards or other high-risk occupancies, emergency
responses to those locations are dramatically different than your
typical residential emergency. This course will help your agency
identify and plan your response to high risk occupancies to maximize
your ability to protect lives and property.
Media Relations and Social Media Strategies (3 hours)
The delivery of the news has dramatically changed in the past decade.
This course will cover ways in which we can deliver our message to the
public, manage active incidents, and enhance our public education.
Modern Building Construction (3 hours)
This course provides the components of building construction that
relate to fire and life safety. The focus of this course is on firefighter
safety. The elements of construction and design of structures are
shown to be key factors when inspecting buildings, planning fire
operations, and operating at emergencies.
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