VFCA2017

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Live to Train Another Day (Room 2A)

22 Feb 17
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Every year about 90 Firefighters die in the line of duty in the United States. This class aims to reduce firefighter deaths and injuries by presenting several topics which directly relate to firefighter safety that can be influenced by safe training operations. This class will cover a variety of topics to keep the Type A personality firefighter entertained and engaged during the session. Videos, case studies and class discussions will be used to create a focus on providing safe training and fireground operations. Our #1 goal as training officers is to empower a safety mind set and environment to assure that all firefighters return home regardless of what tasks they are performing.  In addition, we must focus on attitude, as it is usually attitude that gets us in trouble. Drill ground skills, academic skills, and physical fitness must be a part of our safety and training routines. This course will look at the history of fire service training injuries and deaths and how to prevent them from occurring. Other items discussed will include: safety mindset in training; key training safety aspects; hands on training safety; live fire training safety and how safety in training leads to a safer fireground.