First Due Decisions for the Truck Company Officer
Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Time: 0830-1630 hours
Location: New Hampshire Fire Academy
222 Sheep Davis Road (Route 106)
Concord, NH
Cost: $95.00 per student; includes lunch
$70.00 for FIOANH members
Application Deadline: November 3, 2009 Maximum: 25 students
Synopsis:
This is an exciting new program designed for the fire officer or experienced firefighter responsible for
performing the initial size-up and implementing initial strategic decisions and tactical operations at fires in
residential occupancies. A morning classroom session, followed by multiple practical
evolutions will allow the student to expand his/her knowledge base while enhancing existing
and newly acquired skills.
The day will address Truck Company operations. Topics and practical drills will include:
_ Dynamic crew size-up prior to and during response and once on scene.
_ The importance of knowing your “neighborhood†and response area.
_ The step-by-step on scene process of gaining access, interior recon, the
search and removal of patients/victims, isolation of the fire problem and
overhaul.
_ The importance of communication, coordination and cooperation with
command staff and other companies operating on the scene.
Lead Instructor:
Michael Ciampo is a fourth generation firefighter, currently serving the FDNY as a Lieutenant with Ladder 45 in
Washington Heights, Manhattan. He previously spent five years with the District of Columbia Fire Department working in
Ladder 3/Rescue 3 and served as a volunteer firefighter in Wyckoff, NJ. He is a Certified NY State Instructor and is the
Lead Instructor for the FDIC Hands-On-Training Ladders program and fr equent FDIC lecturer. He is also a HOT Session
Instructor for Firehouse World and Expo in Engine/Truck Operations classes. Michael is a contributing editor to Fire
Engineering magazine and his instructional videos can be viewed on FireEngineering.com.
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First Due Decisions for the
Engine Company Officer
Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Time: 0830-1630 hours
Location: New Hampshire Fire Academy
222 Sheep Davis Road (Route 106)
Concord, NH
Cost: $95.00 per student; includes lunch
$70.00 for FIOANH members
Application Deadline: November 3, 2009 Maximum: 25 students
Synopsis:
This is an exciting new program designed for the fire officer or experienced firefighter responsible for
performing the initial size-up and implementing initial strategic decisions and tactical operations at fires in
residential occupancies. A morning classroom session, followed by multiple practical
evolutions will allow the student to expand his/her knowledge base while enhancing
existing and newly acquired skills.
The day will address Engine Company operations. Topics will include:
_ Requirements for locating the fire
_ Selecting and deploying the proper hose size, length, and nozzle
configuration.
_ Advancing the attack line in an effective manner, locating points of
refuge and hose management skills to insure safe extinguishment.
_ The importance of communication, coordination and cooperation with
command staff and other companies operating on the scene.
Lead Instructor:
Ray McCormack is a 28 year veteran of the FDNY, currently serving as a Lieutenant with Engine 69 in Harlem, Manhattan.
Ray is a Certified NY State Instructor and lectures on the role of the company officer in Engine and Ladder company operations.
He has presented at Firehouse Expo, FDIC and FDIC East. He is a frequent contributor to Fire Engineering magazine and his
instructional videos can viewed on FireEngineering.com. Ray is a lead instructor for LiveBurnTraining.com, a fire service training
company specializing in hands-on-training.
Save money… Become a member of FIOANH!
Anyone interested in fire service education can join…
Download an application at: www.fioanh.org