93 rd Annual Conference and Fire School

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1 93 rd Annual Conference and Fire School Train Hard There Are No Shortcuts -4-5, 2016 Wenatchee Choose the courses that best meet your interests. Students competing for Scholastic Awards must take all courses in Track 1. Otherwise, students may choose a course from a different track for each day. Go to to register Single-day fee is $125 Three-day fee is $225 for WSFFA members before April 30, $250 after April 30. Three-day fee is $325 for non-members before April 30, $350 after April 30. Three-day fee includes conference T-shirt, 20 hours of instruction, course materials, s Vendor Night, a Banquet you DON T want to miss on evening and lunch two days. Prior to registering be sure you review the course overviews for any required course prerequisites and equipment that may be necessary for course completion. All classes may be subject to change Refund Deadlines: Prior to April 30, 2016 = 100% refund May 1 - May 15, 2016 = 50% refund May 16 -, 2016 = No refund, may send alternate Lodging: The Coast Wenatchee Center Hotel is offering special rates for attendees. Call the hotel at and tell them you're attending the WSFFA Fire School. Questions about anything? Contact or conferencecoordinator@wsffa.org Recognize Exceptional Efforts See inside or go to to nominate outstanding community members for: Firefighter of the Year EMS Responder of the Year Fire Officer of the Year Support Person of the Year Lifetime Achievement Distinguished Service Nominations close April 30.

2 2016 Fire School Track 1 Scholastic Track Day 1 Outplayed on Arrival and Survivability Profiling Presented by Mike Bucy This course will entertain and definitely get you thinking, plus discuss how our culture has let us drift into failure. Fire Behavior for Incident Commanders won't teach you anything you don't already know. It will teach you a much different perspective of what you do know. Survivability Profiling will cover why fire behavior is more important than what our fire service culture has taught us. Outplayed on Arrival will take the realistic approach to how 95% of all fire departments operate (short-handed) versus how we expect to operate (fully staffed). Fire Service Pump "for dummies" Mike Bucy is the Chief at Stevens Fire District 1, north of Spokane, Washington. Prior to that, he was both a volunteer Fire Chief for Union Fire-Rescue in Wheeler, Indiana, and a career Assistant Chief in Portage, Indiana. With a career spanning 29 years, Bucy speaks through Washington State and nationally, including Fire-Rescue International, Station Style Conference, Washington Fire Chiefs, and the Indiana Emergency Response Conference. Mike speaks on many topics, but has recently emphasized "Cultural Change" through fireground tactics, decision making, and risk management. He also runs a training and consulting business, Red Devil Training. Eric and Tim Quitslund Presented by Eric and Tim Quitslund This is a nuts and bolts course that will specifically address the basics skills needed to prepare for qualification as pump operators. The course content is geared at developing techniques of all phases of pumper operation. This includes the basic water-in/water-out principles of pump operator hydraulics, the function/operation of common pump components, pump nomenclature, booster tank operations, priming systems, pressure regulators, pre-connect operations, operating pumpers from hydrants, relay pumping, pumper/tender operations, and drafting. Students will be provided materials designed to support developing the skills needed to become a competent pump operator. Father and son, Eric and Tim Quitslund have a wide variety of pump operator experience. Eric is a former fire service mechanic, served more than 25 years as an instructor and Training Officer, and is currently an Assistant Chief of Logistics with Clallam County Fire District 3. Tim is a Firefighter/Driver Operator with the Bainbridge Island Fire Department. Having grown up with the fire service and coupled with over a decade of experience, Tim has become an active trainer with many tricks of the trade ranging from basic to advance pumping operations.

3 2016 Fire School Track 2 Officer Development Track Incident Safety Officer Presented by Devon Wells Description max. 35 students Two-day Certification Class This two-day course examines the Safety Officer's role at emergency scenes. A specific focus on operations within ICS as a Safety Officer is a main theme. Response to all hazards type incidents will be emphasized. This course uses nationally recognized curriculum combined with additional materials to provide a more interactive experience. Devon Wells is the Fire Chief of Hood River, Oregon Fire & EMS. He is a 24-year fire service veteran and currently the 1st Vice President of the International Society of Fire Service s. He graduated from the National Fire Academy's Executive Fire Officer program, presents nationally, and writes for many publications on the topics of safety, leadership, organizational philosophy, and training program management. He sits on the NFPA 1700 committee on the Fundamentals of Fire Control Within a Structure Utilizing Fire Dynamics.

4 2016 Fire School Track 3 Hands On Track PPE Required Auto Extrication Presented by Tracy Hoffman Maximum 28 students The classroom portion will cover the latest in vehicle construction from advancements in metal alloys and their related problems for rescuers, airbags, seat belt pre-tensioners, other pyrotechnic impact protection features, break-resistant glass, car fires, plus hybrid and electric cars. Hands-on training will include instruction in the latest techniques in extrication, including mutable options for door and roof removal, dash entrapments, as well as patient care. Tracy Hoffman is the owner of West Coast Fire & Rescue and a veteran instruction of vehicle extrication techniques, leading more than 600 hands-on extrication demos and instruction courses. Hoffman serves numerous fire departments in Washington and Idaho and participates in regional and international fire symposiums as an instructor. Over the years he has cut apart an estimated 3,000+ cars and trucks. He began firefighting in 1992 in Lake Tahoe, California. Hybrid/New Vehicle Technology Presented by Matt Stroud With the rapidly growing popularity of hybrid, electric, and other alternative fuel vehicles, MGS Tech presents the Hybrid/New Vehicle Technology course to supply all first responders with the knowledge they need to safely and confidently manage hybrid and EV vehicle incidents. This course, as seen at F.D.I.C., explains what a hybrid vehicle is and how it works, identifies hybrid/ev parts locations, discusses voltage hazards, details power-down procedures, reviews fire and submersion tactics, discusses approach tactics for all MVA's, and dispels myths and misinformation about alternative-fueled vehicles. Matt Stroud of MGS Tech is a 23 year veteran of Toyota Motor Corporation as a ASE Certified Master Diagnostic Technician and hybrid specialist. Matt founded MGS Tech with the goal to teach first responders how to safely manage advanced technology vehicle incidents. Matt attended numerous industry courses to build his knowledge of extrication tactics and practices. Now he applies his technological and extrication experience in teaching response tactics, effective at any vehicle related incident. Matt travels North America teaching several versions of "Hybrid/New Vehicle Technology for First Responders", while continuing to perform his own research to stay current on quicklyevolving vehicle technologies.

5 2016 Fire School Track 4 Driver Training/ Track EVIP Train the Trainer The Washington Fire Chiefs EVIP program has changed. The 2013 EVIP program has been completely revised. The program contains all new material, accident case reviews, and annual continuing education requirements for both drivers and instructors. All current EVIP instructors are required to take this update to instruct the 2014 EVIP program. This class will provide all necessary updates for current and new instructors. Attendees will receive necessary resources to go back to their department and instruct the program to their members. Managing the Mayday Presented by Pat Dale This session highlights contemporary best practices for managing maydays. Based on the Blue Card Command Program, the class incorporates LODD and near-miss case studies that support a powerful paradigm shift from outside-in to inside-out rescue. The mayday-management program presented is simple, effective and requires no IC checklists because it is the same system many fire departments use for everyday structure-fire operations. This inside-out rescue method has been validated through years of trial and testing, which will be explored in great detail. In addition, this session addresses the important roles and responsibilities of an incident organization s task, tactical and strategic levels. Pat Dale is assistant chief of operations for the Olympia Fire Department (ret.), has 34 years of fire-service experience in numerous disciplines, including fire suppression, EMS, hazmat, training and management. He also has served as and IMT Type 3 Incident Commander.

6 2016 Fire School Track 5 Hands On PPE Required s Modern Fireground Challenges It's Not Your Bread and Butter Operations Anymore Presented by Jim Walkowski, Dag Liljequist, Erik Olson, Leif Anderson Description Full PPE/SCBA required Today s fireground is not the fireground of yesteryear. It s undergone numerous changes, and in response, the fire service must adapt task and tactical level skill-sets in order to be effective. This course is a physically demanding and hands-on. Content is with task level focus and evolution based from arrival on-scene to conclusion. Participants are required to bring full NFPA compliant PPE, hose strap, SCBA, SCBA face-piece with two spare cylinders. s 4 Brothers Training, Inc. provides quality fire service instruction focused on task and tactical level functions necessary for a successful fireground. s include Leif Anderson, Dag Liljequist, Erik Olson, and Jim Walkowski.

7 Advanced Ropes Presented by Doug Clark 2016 Fire School Track 6 Rescue This workshop covers advanced rope rescue principles. Topics include knot craft, advanced anchoring and mechanical advantage systems, use of high directionals, and anchoring and litter rigging. Expect some offsite driving. Equipment needed: Students will need harness, helmet, & AZTEK kit if you have one. If you don't have something, the instructor will have a few spare sets. Dress for any weather conditions - we will be outside Prerequisite: Students should come with a working knowledge of rope rescue systems, and an open mind. This class will tax even experienced rescue practitioners. This will be a physical class and require some degree of fitness. You will need to tie knots under pressure. Practice the bowline! Doug Clark is a Fire Captain for Wenatchee Fire and Rescue with more than 20 years' experience in emergency service specializing in Technical Rescue. Doug is involved with the Rope Access industry and has achieved the Society Of Professional Rope Access Technicians, SPRAT, rating Level 2. All 3 Days June Fire School Track 7 Professional Development IFSAC 1 Certification Presented by Greg Osborne Description Min. 8 students Must attend all days. This course covers NFPA1041 Chapter 4. Students will discuss NFPA standards, the 4-step Method of Instruction, challenges to instruction, examination methods and processes, safety, and other factors involved in delivering instruction from a prepared lesson plan. Students will deliver a minute lesson to two students using the 4-step method of instruction. Testing includes a written exam and practical exam for IFSAC certification. PRE-COURSE WORK IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO CLASS, IFTSA FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES INSTRUCTOR 8TH MANUAL AND WORKBOOK ARE REQUIRED AND ARE THE STUDENT S RESPONSIBILITY. Greg Osborne is a Captain/Training Officer at SCFD#4. He is a 25-year veteran of the fire service and is certified as a Fire Officer-2 and -2. Greg is very involved in the IFSAC certification process and brings his knowledge and experience to the -1 course. He has been teaching -1 since 2000 and his students have a 100% passing rate for the practical exam. Greg is a board member for the WSFFA.

8 Day 3 Sunday June 5 Day 3 for 2016 Fire School Tracks 1-6 Ventilation in the "New Normal" of Firefighting Presented by Ed Hadfield The fireground has changed and principles of ventilation and ventilation control must be considered. This class will identify fireground behaviors which provide the student with true fireground and laboratory knowledge to provide them with the skills and knowledge which can be called upon to apply the appropriate ventilation principle in the streets. Knowing there is no silver bullet approach to the application of ventilation and ventilation control, the student will be provided with the facts on what can a will cause a dramatic change in interior fire behavior and how to best mitigate and control the interior from coming into alignment creating rapid fire progression events. Ed Hadfield has more than 30 years of fire service experience. He is a frequent speaker on leadership, sharing his experiences within the fire service and also with corporate and civic leaders throughout the United States. Ed is well known for the creation and instructional delivery of Command Officer Development Programs that have raised the bar of professionalism in today s fire service ranks. He is also a recognized expert in: Fire Service Leadership, Truck Company Operations and Mission Focused Command Tactics. 92 nd Annual Conference and Fire School -4-5, 2016 Wenatchee