VFCA2017

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Modern Fire Behavior (Room 2A)

23 Feb 17
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This class will provide a firsthand look at the UL/NIST Modern Fire Behavior/Dynamics studies and show instructors how they can be delivered and instituted in their fire departments. Controversial to some, so be prepared for some great discussion, but in the end, no one can argue with the numbers and the studies – these will change how the ENTIRE fire service operates. Students will also be provided with all materials necessary to deliver this program at home! You don't have to look far for good discussion regarding fire command, control, accountability and especially.....fire behavior. The information learned from NIST, UL, ISFSI, IAFC and others are additional tools for your fireground toolbox which should be used as indicated base on your 360 size-up.  Please don't throw away your previously learned tools, tactics and procedures, instead add them to your new tools. We must learn to take worthy risks, not risks that are predictable.  To better manage our risks, we must understand the expected consequences of our actions and focus on what's best for the people fighting the fire. Learning objectives for this class include: understand the history of modern fire attack and tactics; understand current knowledge versus beliefs of the most recent UL/NIST findings; understand the results of the Spartanburg and UL test burns; understand the SLICE-RS pneumonic and to teach instructors how to deliver this material appropriately to both the firefighter and officer levels of their department.