St. Peters, MO
June 4th, 2010
FORCIBLE ENTRY OPERATIONS

On Saturday 06/04/2010, we conducted our Forcible Entry Operations class at Central County Fire/Rescue in St. Peters, Missouri

The class consisted of members from the Antonia Fire Protection District, Saline Valley Fire Protection District, Sullivan Fire Protection District, Creve Coeur Fire District and Central County Fire/Rescue.

Topics:
2-hr Lecture followed by the following rotations:

Through-the-Lock
- Conventional Forcible Entry
- Power Saw Safety, Maintenance & Operations
- Padlocks
- Hinged side of the Door
 

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Duxbury, MA
May 15th & 16th, 2010
FORCIBLE ENTRY OPERATIONS

On Saturday 5/15 & Sunday 5/16/2010, we conducted an open enrollment Forcible Entry Operations course hosted by the Duxbury Fire Department in Duxbury, MA.

This class was held at a city-owned retirement facility, and probably one of the most elegant places that we have had as a venue for this course.

Over the course of the two days, 80 members were in attendance from 26 fire departments across 2 states. Massachusetts fire departments in attendance were: Boston, Hingham, Hanson, Norwell, Weymouth, Bridgewater, Cohasset, Lexington, Melrose, Billerica, Mashpee, Marblehead, Hanover, Whitman, Pembroke, Needham, Chelmsford, Cambridge, Brookline, Scituate, Yarmouth and Duxbury.

Additionally we had members from three departments from Rhode Island (Jamestown, West Warwick and Cumberland) also in attendance.

Topics:
2-hr Lecture followed by the following rotations:

- Through-the-Lock
- Conventional Forcible Entry
- Power Saw Safety, Maintenance and Operations
- Padlocks
- Hinged side of the Door


 View the photo gallery from Day 1 - May 15th
 View the photo gallery from Day 2 - May 16th
 View testimonials from this class

Bowling Green, OH - BGSU State Fire School
 May 10th - May 15th, 2010
STREET-SMART ENGINE & LADDER COMPANY OPERATIONS

On Monday 5/10 until Friday 5/15, we had 35 members from departments across Ohio and Indiana for the Bowling Green University State Fire School. This course was entitled "Street-Smart Engine and Ladder Company Operations".

While this course was not a Brotherhood Instructors event per say, several of our instructors were present, and presented materials and techniques as we do in our courses. If anyone has taken our FDIC: Truck Essentials course, or will be taking our course in July in Bensenville, Illinois, those classes are very similar.

Keeping to our tradition. If you have a vacant or vacants we can put together some very comprehensive training for you and your surrounding departments.

Day #1: Engine Operations:

Members learned/reinforced the following operations: Aggressive 2 1/2 inch attack line, 1 3/4 inch attack line, stretching preconnected hose lines, estimating long stretches, well-hole stretches, exterior alternatives for stretching, static hose beds, thinking beyond the preconnect. Members were also taken through aerial ladder set-up and several skills as an introduction to ladder company operations.

Day #2: Ladder Company Operations

Consisted of skills and techniques in the following topics: forcible entry, portable ladders and primary search skills.

Day #3: Ladder Company Operations
Consisted of skills and techniques in the following topics: Peaked-Roof Operations, Flat-Roof Operations, Vent, Enter & Search Operations and Forcible Entry Power Saws

Day #4: Combined Operations
Refreshed reviewed skills

View the photo gallery from this class
 

 

Cascade Township, MI
May 8th, 2010
FORCIBLE ENTRY OPERATIONS

On Saturday 5/8/2010, we conducted our Forcible Entry Operations class at the Cascade Township Fire Department in Ada, Michigan.

The class consisted of members from Coldwater, Wyoming and the Cascade Township Fire Departments.

Topics:
2-hr Lecture followed by the following rotations:

Through-the-Lock
- Conventional Forcible Entry
- Power Saw Safety, Maintenance & Operations
- Padlocks
- Hinged side of the Door



 View the photo gallery from this class

 

Mississauga, Ontario
April 29th - May 3rd, 2010
FORCIBLE ENTRY - TRAIN-THE-TRAINER

On Thursday 4/29/2010 and Monday 5/3/2010 we conducted an 8-hour Forcible Entry Train-the-Trainer for several members of the Mississauga Fire & Emergency Services Training Staff and several training officers of other surrounding departments.

Each day 20 members were trained on various aspects of forcible entry, so that they could then train their members. The Mississauga FES is a 700 member department, and Canada's 6th largest city.

Topics:
1-hr Lecture covering basic forcible entry size up followed by the following rotations:

- Through-the-Lock
- Conventional Forcible Entry
- Power Saw Safety, Maintenance and Operations
- Padlocks
- Hinged side of the Door
- Conventional Forcible Entry in a Limited/Zero Visibility Environment

View the photo gallery from this class

Indianapolis, IN - FDIC 2010
 April 19th & April 20th, 2010
TRUCK ESSENTIALS

We combined both days of photos into one album. Over the course of the two days of H.O.T. training, approximately 110 firefighters from across the United States and Canada were trained on the following topics:

- Conventional Forcible Entry (Inward & Outward Opening Doors)
- Street-smart Portable Ladders (throws, carries, drags)
- Primary Search Operations
- Vent, Enter & Search (high window)
- Vent, Enter & Search (low window)
- Forcible Entry Power Saw Operations
- Vertical Ventilation (Chain Saws)
- Vertical Ventilation (Rotary Saws)
- Vertical Ventilation (Hand-tools)
- Overhaul techniques and tips
- Firefighter Removal



View the photo gallery from this class


 

 

Hughsonville, NY
 April 10th, 2010
 ENGINE & LADDER OPERATIONS

On Saturday April 10th, we conducted an "Engine & Ladder Operations" open enrollment class hosted by the Hughsonville Fire Department. The class was conducted at the Dutchess County Training Center in Poughkeepsie, NY.

The class consisted of 24 members from 5 departments across 3 states on the East Coast. New York departments in attendance were: Rombout, Arlington and Hughsonville Fire Fire Departments.

Additional departments included members from Charlottesville Fire Department in Charlottesville, Virginia and the West Wildwood Fire Department in Wildwood, New Jersey.

Topics:

Ladder Company Operations:
- Conventional Forcible Entry & Safe Interior Search Operations
- Vent, Enter & Search Operations
- Flat-Roof Operations

Engine Company Operations:
- Stretching the Initial Attack Line
- Advancing the Initial Attack Line
- Aggressive 2 1/2" Attack Line Operations
 

View the photo gallery from this class

 

Lockport, IL
March 29th - March 31st, 2010
CONVENTIONAL FORCIBLE ENTRY & POWER SAW OPERATIONS

On Monday, March 29th through Wednesday March 31st, we conducted a 4-hour Conventional Forcible Entry and Power Saw Operations drill for all three shifts of the for the Lockport Fire Protection District (and one company each day of the Plainfield Fire Protection District), located in Lockport, Illinois

Each session consisted of approximately 30 members of the above mentioned departments. Feel free to tag your photos, add your comments or ask questions.

View the photo gallery from this class
 

 

Avalon, NJ
March 13th & 14th, 2010
FORCIBLE ENTRY OPERATIONS

On Saturday 3/13 and Sunday 3/14/2010, we conducted an open enrollment Basic Forcible Entry Operations course at the Avalon Volunteer Fire Department in Avalon, New Jersey.

The class consisted of 70 members from 18 departments across 4 states on the East Coast. New Jersey departments in attendance were: East Vineland, Town Bank, Middle Township #1, Goshen, Ocean City, Stone Harbor #1, Burlington Twp, Evesham, Villas, Millville, West Wildwood, Mount Ephraim, Rio Grande, Cape May and Avalon Fire Departments.

Additional departments included members from Charlottesville FD in Charlottesville, VA; Alpha Fire Company in State College, PA; and the Raleigh Fire Department in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Topics:
2-hr Lecture followed by the following rotations:

Through-the-Lock
- Conventional Forcible Entry
- Power Saw Safety, Maintenance & Operations
- Padlocks
- Hinged side of the Door

 View the photo gallery from Day 1 - March 13th
 View the photo gallery from Day 2 - March 14th
 View testimonials from this class

 

Whitby, ON - Durham College
2/11/10 & 02/12/10
BASIC FORCIBLE ENTRY OPERATIONS

2/11/10
This was Day #1 of a two-day class for the Durham College Pre-Service Firefighter Program in Whitby, Ontario. Over the course of the two days, 78 firefighters were trained in all disciplines of our Basic Forcible Entry Operations.

Most firefighters in Ontario must pay for and provide their own basic firefighter training prior to being hired on full-time or part-time departments. We were hired to teach the forcible entry portion of their basic firefighter training.

Topics Included:
- Lecture
- Through-the-lock
- Padlocks and Hinged-Side of the Door
- Conventional Forcible Entry
- Power Saw Ops

2/12/10
This was Day #2 of a two-day class for the Durham College Pre-Service Firefighter Program in Whitby, Ontario. Over the course of the two days, 78 firefighters were trained in all disciplines of our Basic Forcible Entry Operations.

Most firefighters in Ontario must pay for and provide their own basic firefighter training prior to being hired on full-time or part-time departments. We were hired to teach the forcible entry portion of their basic firefighter training.

Topics Included:
- Lecture
- Through-the-lock
- Padlocks and Hinged-Side of the Door
- Conventional Forcible Entry
- Power Saw Ops
 

 

 

Bridgeton, NJ  - 01/23/10
POWER SAW & THROUGH-THE-LOCK OPERATIONS

On Saturday, January 23rd, 2010, we conducted a Power Saw Operations and Through-the-Lock Operations 4-hour drill for the Cumberland County Fire Academy in Bridgeton, NJ.

The class consisted of 32 staff instructors from the Cumberland County Fire Academy.

Topics Included:
- Through-the-Lock
- Power Saw Safety, Maintenance & Operations

 

 

 

Wellesley Township, ON  - 12/12/09
BASIC ENGINE COMPANY OPERATIONS

On Saturday December 12th, 2009, we conducted a Basic Forcible Entry Operations course for the Wellesley Township, Ontario Fire Department. The class was held at the Waterloo Region Emergency Services Training & Research Complex (WRESTRC) in Wilmot, Ontario.

Topics Included:

Topics included a 2-hour lecture, followed by the following hands-on rotations:

- Through-the-Lock
- Conventional Forcible Entry
- Power Saw Safety, Maintenance & Operations
- Padlocks
- Hinged side of the Door
 
 

 

 

Limestone, IL  - 12/07/09
BASIC FORCIBLE ENTRY OPERATIONS

On Monday, December 7th, 2009, we conducted a 4-hour Conventional Forcible Entry drill (on their regular drill night) for the Limestone Fire Protection District, located in Kankakee Township, Illinois.

Topics:
2-hr Lecture followed by the following rotations:

Through-the-Lock
- Conventional Forcible Entry
- Power Saw Safety, Maintenance & Operations
- Padlocks
- Hinged side of the Door
 

 

 

Poughkeepsie, NY  - 12/05/09
BASIC ENGINE COMPANY OPERATIONS

On Saturday December 5th, 2009, we conducted a "Back to Basics: Engine Company Operations" for the Northeast Fire Training Association in Dutchess County, NY. The class was held at the Dutchess County Training Center in Poughkeepsie, NY.

Topics:

- Stretching the Initial Attack Line
- Advancing the Initial Attack Line
- Aggressive 2 1/2" Attack Line Operations
- Pump Operations & Water Supply

After the rotations, three scenarios were run that encompassed all skills refreshed in the rotations.

We had a great time, regardless of the cold and the snow. Thanks for the great turn-out, and for the hard work.
 

 

 

Frankfort, IL  - 11/14/09
BASIC ENGINE & LADDER CO. OPERATIONS

On Saturday November 14th, we conducted a "Back to Basics: Engine & Ladder Operations" open enrollment class hosted by the Frankfort Fire Protection District. The class was located at their training facility.

Topics: Ladder Company Operations: - Conventional Forcible Entry & Safe Interior Search Operations - Vent, Enter & Search Operations - Flat-Roof Operations

Engine Company Operations: - Stretching the Initial Attack Line - Advancing the Initial Attack Line - Aggressive 2 1/2" Attack Line Operations Great job by all, and thanks for coming out and above all thanks for the hospitality! Feel free to add your comments.

All photos were taken by Chief David Traiforos , and can be seen at his website at: http://luvfireimages.smugmug.com. Thanks for coming out Dave!

 

"It was a very laid back learning environment.  The instructors took the time to answer all questions.  All of the instructors were very knowledgeable and made this class fun."
- Chris Salazar, Minooka, IL FD

"These guys are the real deal!  Every instructor has a great attitude and love for the job.  Every instructor has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to "Back to Basics", something that has become a lost art.  I truly recommend this class, regardless of your rank."
- Lt. Kevin Linhart, Frankfort, IL FPD

"The techniques taught in this class were career changing.  The more complicated tasks on the fireground have now become "simple" due to the fact that the instructors got back to the "old-school" way of doing things.
- Zach Pavesich, Frankfort, IL FPD


 

Downers Grove, IL  - 11/13/09
BASIC FORCIBLE ENTRY OPERATIONS

 On Saturday 11/13/2009, we conducted our Basic Forcible Entry Operations class at the Downers Grove Fire Department in Downers Grove, IL.

The class consisted of 34 members from 17 departments across the United States. Illinois departments in attendance were: Bloomingdale, LaGrange, Chicago, North Palos, Beecher, Pleasantview, Lincolnshire-Riverwoods, Skokie, Palos and the Downers Grove Fire Departments.

Additional departments included members from Milwaukee, WI FD, Munster, IN FD, Gary, IN FD, Central County, MO FD, Ralston, NE, and the Nelms Fire Company in Tennessee.

Topics:
2-hr Lecture followed by the following rotations:

Through-the-Lock
- Conventional Forcible Entry
- Power Saw Safety, Maintenance & Operations
- Padlocks
- Hinged side of the Door
 

 

"Realistic training for today's street smart firefighters.  The instructors brought their personal experiences on the job to the classroom/drill field and were eager to pass it on."
- Trey Nelms, Nashville, TN FD/Nelms Fire Company

"If you respond to a bedroom community or urban jungle, this class puts everything in perspective!  It gives you the confidence to overcome any forcible entry challenge."
- Chris Wilson, Bloomingdale, IL FD

"Instructors were knowledgeable in all aspects of forcible entry.  They answered any question you could imagine.  Awesome hands-on experience for all levels."
- Unnamed Student

"We came with an open mind, and we will be taking home basics to further our department."
- Josh Giustra, Ralston, NE FD

"This class was very fun and very hands-on.  The instructors were also very knowledgeable."
- Shawn Hendron, Munster, IN FD

 

Hughsonville, NY  - 10/10/09
BASIC FORCIBLE ENTRY OPERATIONS

 On Thursday 09/17/2009, we conducted our Basic Forcible Entry Operations class for the 2009 New Jersey Firefighter's Convention in Wildwood, NJ.

The class consisted of 39 members from 17 departments. New Jersey departments in attendance were: North Wildwood, West Wildwood, Wildwood City. Trenton, Westville, Ewing, Riverton, Willingboro, Gloucester City, Linwood, Cape May City, Bellmawr, Evesham, Marmora, Avalon and the Elizabeth Avenue Fire Company. Additionally, the Christiana, Delaware Fire Department was also represented.

Topics:
2-hr Lecture followed by the following rotations:

Through-the-Lock
- Conventional Forcible Entry
- Power Saw Safety, Maintenance & Operations
- Padlocks
- Hinged side of the Door

Great job by all, thanks for the great turn-out and above all
thanks for the hospitality!

 

“These guys know their stuff!!”
– Lieutenant Chris Walsh, Montgomery, NY Fire Department

“The Brotherhood Instructors provide basic techniques for the everyday firefighter to do the job.”
– Robert Hill, Alpha Fire Company (State College, PA)

“The objectives were concise, the material was informative and the instructors were knowledgeable and diverse.  It was a refreshing experience  
– Chuck Fager, Arlington, NY Fire Department

“Excellent class and instruction.  Very good techniques were taught”
– Scott Lesak, Alpha Fire Company (State College, PA)

“The training you get from the Brotherhood Instructors will be focused on what you do, and where you are from.  It will help any firefighter no matter what your rank is.”
– Lieutenant Bobby Reynolds Jr., Montgomery, NY Fire Department

“All fire departments should get this training!”
– Ryan Bonazza, Alpha Fire Company (State College, PA)

 

Lancaster, NY  - 10/03/09 & 10/04/09
 FIRE CHIEF'S ASSOCIATION TRAINING WEEKEND

 On Saturday 10/03/2009 and Sunday 10/04/2009, we conducted a Combined Operations hands-on course for the Lancaster-Alden Fire Chief's Association held at the Twin District's firehouse in Lancaster, NY.

The class consisted of 21 members from 4 area departments. Departments in attendance were: Crittenden, Twin District, Depew and Millgrove Volunteer Fire Companies.

Rotations:
Vent, Enter & Search (VES): VES concepts, myths, realities and appropriate instances where VES may be applicable were discussed. All members then had an opportunity to perform at least one VES entry and conduct a search in a zero-visibility environment.

RIT/FAST Removal and Packaging Techniques: ALL members participated in discussions and demonstrations on packaging methods for removing downed firefighters. Members practiced these techniques by extricating and removing firefighters from various scenarios.

Conventional Forcible Entry: All members received instruction on the systematic steps of conventional forcible entry. Each member then forced an inward opening door and an outward opening door.

Scenarios:
Two scenarios encompassing all of the skills learned (and more) were presented in the afternoon of each day. Members forced entry to gain access, conducted searches, managed and mitigated "maydays" for lost firefighters, removed unconscious firefighters, conducted VES and extricated a firefighter trapped in a collapse.

 

The of the best things that I have done in my seven years in the fire department”
– Bryan Park, Depew, NY Volunteer Fire Company

“The class at Twin District was great. It was perfect for back to basics.”
– Patrick Cavanough, Millgrove, NY Volunteer Fire Company

 “I was impressed with the knowledge and experience brought to the class. All training is instantly applicable and easy to learn and understand. The instructors come from a wide range of ages, backgrounds and experience. The scenarios are based on live calls and lessons learned from real-world firefighting experience. The instructors are very up-to-date on current firefighting news and developments including laws instituted in NY State regarding RIT ropes. Excellent and very well done.”
– Captain Peter Johnson, Millgrove, NY Volunteer Fire Department

 “This class was awesome! The best training that I have ever taken.”
– Brian Fuller, Depew, NY Volunteer Fire Department

 “Class content was extremely thorough, presented in a professional manner.”
– Assistant Chief Michael Long, Crittenden, NY Volunteer Fire Department

 

Centerville, MA  - 09/19/09
BASIC FORCIBLE ENTRY OPERATIONS

 On Saturday 09/19/2009, the Centerville-Osterville-Marston Mills Fire Department (COMM) hosted an open enrollment Basic Forcible Entry Operations in Cape Cod, MA.

The class consisted of 22 members from Massachusetts fire departments departments. Departments in attendance were: (updating soon)

Topics:
2-hr Lecture followed by the following rotations:

- Through-the-Lock
- Conventional Forcible Entry
- Power Saw Safety, Maintenance & Operations
- Padlocks
- Hinged side of the Door

 

Wildwood, NJ  - 09/17/09
BASIC FORCIBLE ENTRY OPERATIONS

 On Thursday 09/17/2009, we conducted our Basic Forcible Entry Operations class for the 2009 New Jersey Firefighter's Convention in Wildwood, NJ.

The class consisted of 39 members from 17 departments. New Jersey departments in attendance were: North Wildwood, West Wildwood, Wildwood City. Trenton, Westville, Ewing, Riverton, Willingboro, Gloucester City, Linwood, Cape May City, Bellmawr, Evesham, Marmora, Avalon and the Elizabeth Avenue Fire Company. Additionally, the Christiana, Delaware Fire Department was also represented.

Topics:
2-hr Lecture followed by the following rotations:

Through-the-Lock
- Conventional Forcible Entry
- Power Saw Safety, Maintenance & Operations
- Padlocks
- Hinged side of the Door

Great job by all, thanks for the great turn-out and above all
thanks for the hospitality!

 

"This training reinforces that there is always something that you forgot, and something new you can learn."
- Matt McCrory, North Wildwood, NJ Fire Department

 "Very professional and easy going.  The course was a great brush-up on skills seldom used in smaller departments."
- Capt. David Buzby, Linwood, NJ Volunteer Fire Company

 "The instructors were great and very knowledgeable, and this training they gave me is what this convention has been missing for a long time!"
- Eric Rowlands, Ewring Township, NJ Fire Department

 "Very good, real world, hands-on scenarios.  Instructors came with a wealth of on-the-job experience and techniques."
- Doug Snyder, Marmora, NJ Volunteer Fire Company

 "Excellent hands-on training.  Instructors were knowledgeable and professional."
- Scott Snyder, Marmora, NJ Volunteer Fire Company

 "Excellent hands-on training program with experienced subject matter experts! Realistic conditions using everyday fire service tools, meeting my goals of forcible entry profeciency."
- Capt. Jeff Cole, North Wildwood, NJ Fire Department

 "Eight hours of real world evolutions!  EXCELLENT!!
- Scott Payne, Riverton, NJ Fire Department

 "The forcible entry class was taught by very knowlegeable instructors.  The class allows firefighters to get hands-on training they normally would not be able to do.  Awesome class!
- Dan Dunn, Wildwood City, NJ Fire Department

 

Frankfort, ILLINOIS - 08/21/09
BACK TO BASICS: ENGINE & LADDERS COMPANY OPERATIONS

On Friday 08/21/2009, we conducted a "Back to Basics: Engine & Ladder Operations" open enrollment class hosted by the Frankfort Fire Protection District. The class was located at their training facility.

The class consisted of 25 members from 13 departments located throughout Illinois. Firefighters from Indiana, Michigan and Ontario, Canada were also present.

Illinois departments in attendance were: Western Springs, Crete Township, Beecher, Richton Park, Plainfield, LaGrange, Montgomery, Prospect Heights, Minooka, and Frankfort. Firefighters also attended from Cascade Township, MI; Elkhart, IN and Brampton, Ontario.

Topics:

Ladder Company Operations:
- Conventional Forcible Entry
- Vent, Enter & Search Operations
- Flat-Roof Operations

Engine Company Operations:
- Stretching the Initial Attack Line
- Advancing the Initial Attack Line
- Aggressive 2 1/2" Attack Line Operations

Great job by all, and thanks for coming out and above all thanks for the hospitality!

 

Beeton, ONTARIO - 07/26/09
BASIC FORCIBLE ENTRY OPERATIONS

On Sunday 07/26/2009, we conducted our Basic Forcible Entry Operations class for the 2009 FFAO Fire School in Beeton, Ontario.

The class consisted of 28 members from 11 departments located throughout Ontario. Departments in attendance were: Arthur, Brampton, Burlington, County of Brant, Essa, Grand Valley, New Tecumseth, Orangeville, Port Colborne, Seguin and Woolwich.

Topics:
2-hr Lecture followed by the following rotations:

Through-the-Lock
- Conventional Forcible Entry
- Power Saw Safety, Maintenance & Operations
- Padlocks
- Hinged side of the Door

 

"I loved this course, as an instructor my own expectations are high and the Brotherhood delivered!  Thanks Andrew, Nate, Kevin, Jeff and Bruno."
- Christine Edwards, Burlington Volunteer Fire Department

"You were all professional, courteous, knowledgeable and great to work with.  Thanks for the training and very positive experience."
- Jamie Hammill, New Tecumseth Fire-Rescue

 

West Suburbs of Chicago, ILLINOIS -
07/06 - 07/09
POWER SAW OPERATIONS

Length:  3-hour drill

Type:  Discussion/Demonstration & Hands-On

Topics:  Power Saw Operations & Safety

Agency: 130 Firefighters trained from eight departments

Fire Departments: Forestview, McCook, Riverside, Westmont, Darien-Woodridge, Tri-State, Lyons and Brookfield

 

Norfolk County, ONTARIO - 06/13 & 06/14/2009
BASIC FORCIBLE ENTRY OPERATIONS
Norfolk County Fire School 2009

Length:  1 Day

Type:  Hands-On

Topics:  2-hr lecture; Through-the-Lock; Power Saw Safety, Maintenance & Operations; Padlocks; Hinged-side of the door; Conventional Forcible Entry

Agency: 76 Firefighters trained from 7 Departments

Fire Departments: All Norfolk County halls; Bayham; Central Elgin; Aylmer; Port Burwell and Nipissing

 

 

Mississauga, ONTARIO - 06/01/2009
CONVENTIONAL FORCIBLE ENTRY
2009 Recruit Class

Length:  3-hour company drill

Type:  Hands-On

Topics:  Conventional Forcible Entry

Agency: 13 Recruits

Fire Department: Mississauga

 

St. Catharines, ONTARIO - 05/30/2009
BASIC FORCIBLE ENTRY OPERATIONS
Golden Horseshoe Regional Training Seminar

Length:  1 Day

Type:  Hands-On

Topics:  2-hr lecture; Through-the-Lock; Power Saw Safety, Maintenance & Operations; Padlocks; Hinged-side of the door; Conventional Forcible Entry

Agency: 19 Firefighters trained from 7 Departments

Fire Departments: Thorold; Port Colborne; Pelham; Wainfleet; Niagara-on-the-Lake; Fort Erie and Lincoln

 

Clinton, ONTARIO - 05/23/2009
BASIC FORCIBLE ENTRY OPERATIONS
5th Annual Golden Horseshoe Training Seminar

Length:  1 Day

Type:  Hands-On

Topics:  2-hr lecture; Through-the-Lock; Power Saw Safety, Maintenance & Operations; Padlocks; Hinged-side of the door; Conventional Forcible Entry

Agency: 34 Firefighters trained from 11 Departments.

Fire Departments: Clinton; Brucefield; Goderich; Dashwood; Blyth; Bayfield; Brussels; Wingham; Seaforth; Exeter and Hensall

 

 

Oakville, ONTARIO - 05/02 - 05/03/2009

(Ontario Association of Fire Training Officer's Seminar)
BASIC FORCIBLE ENTRY OPERATIONS

Length: 2 days

Type:  Hands-On

Topics:  2-hr lecture; Through-the-Lock; Power Saw Safety, Maintenance & Operations; Padlocks; Hinged-side of the door

Agencies: 43 firefighters and officers from 16 departments in the Province of Ontario

Fire Departments: Malahide; Mississippi Mills; Inwood; Richmond Hill; Scugog; Alvinston; Clarington; Oakville; Halton Hills; Uxbridge; Casselman; Mississauga; Chatsworth; Central York; Orangeville and King Township Fire Departments

Length: 1 Day

Type:  Lecture & Hands-On

Topics:  Forcible Entry lecture; Roll-down gate discussion; Conventional Forcible Entry; Through-the-Lock; Forcing from the "hinged-side"; Padlocks; Power Saw Operations

 



COMING SOON.....................

Morris, ILLINOIS - 04/05/2009
BASIC FORCIBLE ENTRY OPERATIONS (Chief Shabonna Fire Academy)

Length:  1 Day

Type:  Hands-On

Topics:  2-hr lecture; Through-the-Lock; Power Saw Safety, Maintenance & Operations; Padlocks; Hinged-side of the door

Agency: 27 Firefighters trained from the Chief Shabonna Fire Academy

 

COMING SOON.....................

 

Morris, ILLINOIS - 04/02/2009 - 04/04/2009
BASIC FORCIBLE ENTRY OPERATIONS

Length:  3 Days

Type:  Hands-On

Topics:  2-hr lecture; Through-the-Lock; Power Saw Safety, Maintenance & Operations; Padlocks; Hinged-side of the door

Agencies: 97 Firefighters trained from 28 departments in Illinois

Fire Departments:  Frankfort; York Center; Hillside; Braidwood; Lockport; Des Plaines; Lincolnshire-Riverwoods; Newport Township; Orland Park; Carol Stream; Minooka; Lisle-Woodridge; Coal City; Channahon; Elmwood Park; Palatine-Rural; Prospect Heights; Wheaton; Pleasantview; Riverdale; Palos; Western Springs; Hometown; Bristol-Kendall; Sandwich; Beecher; East Joliet and Morris.

 

COMING SOON.....................
Walkerton, ONTARIO - 03/07/2009
FORCIBLE ENTRY OPERATIONS

Length: 1 Day

Type:  Lecture & Hands-On

Topics:  Forcible Entry lecture; Roll-down gate discussion; Conventional Forcible Entry; Through-the-Lock; Forcing from the "hinged-side"; Padlocks; Power Saw Operations

 

 

Whitby, ONTARIO - 01/08 - 01/09/2009
FORCIBLE ENTRY OPERATIONS

Length: 2 Days

Type:  Lecture & Hands-On

Topics:  Forcible Entry lecture; Roll-down gate discussion; Conventional Forcible Entry; Through-the-Lock; Forcing from the "hinged-side"; Padlocks; Power Saw Operations

Agencies: Durham College Pre-Service Firefighter Program

 

Guelph, ONTARIO - 11/25/2008
FORCIBLE ENTRY OPERATIONS

Length: 1 Day

Type:  Lecture & Hands-On

Topics:  Forcible Entry lecture; Roll-down gate discussion; Conventional Forcible Entry; Through-the-Lock; Forcing from the "hinged-side"; Power Saw Operations

Agencies: Waterloo & Guelph, Ontario Fire Department Recruit Class

 

Morris, ILLINOIS - 11/07/2008 - 11/08/2009
FORCIBLE ENTRY OPERATIONS

Length:  2 Days

Type:  Hands-On

Topics:  Forcible Entry lecture; Roll-down gate discussion; Conventional Forcible Entry; Through-the-Lock; Forcing from the "hinged-side"; Power Saw Operations

Agencies: 82 Firefighters trained from 27 departments located in 3 states)

Illinois Fire Departments:  Morris; Bradley; Waukegan; Joliet; Lisle-Woodridge; Lemont; Plainfield; Elburn & Countryside; Long Grove; Schiller Park; Minooka; Frankfort; Manhattan; Bellwood; Fox River Grove; Braidwood; Fox Lake; Lombard; Glenview; Palatine-Rural; Hillside; Hinsdale; Wilmington; Downers Grove

Michigan Fire Departments: Cascade Township

Wisconsin Fire Departments: Mount Pleasant; North Shore

Testimonials: See the Testimonials

 

Oakville, ONTARIO - 09/13/2008 - 09/14/2008
BACK TO BASICS - HANDS ON TRAINING WEEKEND

Length:  2 Days

Type:  Hands-On

Topics:  Flat Roof Operations, Conventional & Through-the-Lock Forcible Entry, Safe Interior Search Operations and Vent, Enter & Search. Stretching & Advancing the Initial Attack Line, and Forcible Entry Saw Operations.

Agencies:  Members from Canadian and Upstate New York Fire Departments.

Testimonials: See the Testimonials

 

St. Catherines, ONTARIO - 09/04/2008 -
FORCIBLE ENTRY OPERATIONS

Length:  8 Hours

Type:  Hands-On, Recruit Class Segment

Topics:  Forcible Entry lecture; Roll-down gate discussion; Conventional Forcible Entry; Through-the-Lock; Forcing from the "hinged-side"; Power Saw Operations

Agencies:  St. Catherines Fire Department, Recruit Class Segment

 

 
Puslinch, ONTARIO - 09/03/2008 -
FORCIBLE ENTRY OPERATIONS

Length:  4 Hour Weekly Drill

Type:  Hands-On

Topics:  Conventional Forcible Entry, Power Saw Operations, and Through-The-Lock

Agencies:  Puslinch Fire Department

Testimonials: See the Testimonials

 

 

Ankeny, IOWA - 05/28 & 05/29/2008 -
LADDER COMPANY OPERATIONS

Length:  4 hour weekly drill (repeated on 2nd day)

Type:  Hands-On, Acquired Structure

Topics:  4 Rotations:  Vent Enter & Search, Conventional Forcible Entry, Flat Roof Operations, Peaked Roof Operations

Agencies:  Ankeny, IA Fire Department

Testimonials: See the Testimonials

 

 
Gilford, NEW HAMPSHIRE - 11/01 & 11/02/2007
COMBINED OPERATIONS

Length: (2) Day - 16 hours

Type: Lecture & Hands-On, Acquired Structure

Topics: 1 3/4" Advance, Aggressive 2 1/2" Attack Line Operations, Overhaul, Peaked-Roof Operations, Fires in Balloon Frame Buildings, Vent-Enter & Search

Agencies: Gilford, NH; Manchester, NH; Laconia, NH; Salem, MA; (email us if you attended and I will add your town)

 

Holden, MASSACHUSETTS - 5/15/2007
PORTABLE LADDERS

Type: Hands-On in Firehouse

Length: 4 hour department drill

Topics: Portable Ladders - Unconscious victim removal

Agencies: Holden Fire Department

 

  
Holden, MASSACHUSETTS - 4/7 & 4/28/2007
R.I.T. - TRAIN THE TRAINER

Type: Lecture, hands-on and realistic scenarios conducted at an acquired private dwelling

Length: 16 hours (over two days)

Topics:

Day #1:

  • Lecture on the need of forming SOP’s/SOG’s for properly calling and handling a “mayday situation”
  • Lecture on proactive operations that a RIT team can conduct in an attempt to avoid activation (making the fireground safer)
  • Lecture on basic firefighter removal techniques (drags, carries and packaging)
  • Lecture on various firefighter trapped and firefighter fatality incidents
  • Case studies on several firefighter trapped and firefighter fatality incidents that have occurred throughout the country.

Day #2:

  • Instruction and practice of several basic firefighter removal techniques from several situations
  • Realistic firefighter “mayday” scenarios conducted with limited to no visibility and live radio traffic

Agency: Holden Fire Department

 

Indianapolis, INDIANA - 4/20/2007
FDIC

Type: Lecture - Fire Drills & Photos

Length: 2 hours

Topics:

While not a Brotherhood Instructors, LLC. event, Curt and Nate presented their first FDIC lecture class. Topics included engine operations, ladder operations and firefighter safety.

Agencies: Numerous

 

  
Indianapolis, INDIANA 4/18 & 4/19/2007
FDIC - H.O.T. CLASS

Type: H.O.T Class - Aerial Ladder & Tower Ladder Operations

Length: 8 hours

Topics:

While not a Brotherhood Instructors, LLC. event, Nate was an assistant instructor for this H.O.T. Class. He ran the 100′ Pierce rear-mount tower ladder evolution. Topics covered included proper positioning, tips and tricks for setting up, spotting the bucket at a roof for access, safety considerations, spotting the bucket at a window for rescue and the efficient use of a tower ladder master stream at defensive fires.

Agencies: Numerous

 

  
Sterling, MASSACHUSETTS - 4/04/2007
ENGINE COMPANY OPERATIONS

 Type: Interactive Lecture

Length: 4 hour department drill session

Topics:

  • Engine Company Operations (overview)
  • Engine Company Operations in Private Dwellings
  • Engine Company Operations in Commercial Buildings

Agencies: Sterling Fire Department

 

  
Holden, MASSACHUSETTS - 4/03/2007
PORTABLE LADDER OPERATIONS
 
Type: Hands-on evolutions at a drill building

Length: 4 hour department drill session

Topics:

  • Carrying, raising and lowering portable ladders
  • Laddering a window for entry and VES
  • Victim removal over portable ladders
  • Ventilation from portable ladders

Agency: Holden Fire Department

 

  
Brookfield, ILLINOIS - 3/29 - 3/31/2007
COMMERCIAL BUILDING FIRES

Type: Discussion & Hands-on evolutions in an acquired commercial building

Length: 4 hour department drill session (over 3 days/shifts)

Topics:

  • Engine Operations in Commercial Buildings
  • Ladder Operations in Commercial Buildings
  • Flat Roof Operations
  • Firefighter Removal

Agencies: Brookfield FD, LaGrange FD, LaGrange Park FD, McCook FD, Lyons FD and Westmont FD

 

Brookfield, ILLINOIS - 2/15 - 2/17/2007
LADDER COMPANY OPERATIONS IN PRIVATE DWELLINGS
 
Type: Discussion & Hands-on evolutions in an acquired private dwelling

Length: 4 hour department drill session (over 3 days/shifts)

Topics:

  • Fires in Balloon-Frame Buildings
  • Under-staffed Ladder Operations
  • Vent, Enter & Search
  • Flat Roof Operations

Agencies: Brookfield FD, LaGrange FD, McCook FD and Westmont FD

 

  
Morris, ILLINOIS - 1/14/2007
FIRES IN BALLOON FRAMED BUILDINGS
 
Type: Hands-on evolutions in an acquired private dwelling

Length: 4 hour department drill session

Topics:

  • Fires in Balloon-Frame Buildings
  • Nozzle & Back-up positions
  • Estimating the stretch
  • Primary & Secondary Search
  • Peaked Roof Operations
  • Overhaul
  • Under-staffed Engine & Ladder Operations

Agencies: Morris Fire Protection District

 

  

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