2018 Virginia Fire + Rescue Conference

Tactical and Command Center Training (Room 4D & E)

This session will be action packed with participants actively engaged in role playing under real time stress imparted scenarios using Fire Studio Software. Scenario settings shall include single family dwellings, town homes, apartments, and commercial structures. The goal of this educational session shall be to present simulated incidents to personnel to promote confidence in their capability to control and manage structural incidents through various elements of the incident command structure ranging from company officer to Incident Commander. Following a 45-minute introduction and briefing, selected participants will be assigned as response units and dispatched per generic protocols described during the initial briefing. Units with individual radios will report to one of three locations based on their role and assignment: One area will provide a view from the alpha side/interior; another area for the Charlie side/interior and a third area will serve as the formal incident command post. Incident simulation conditions change and will be affected by participant actions or inactions. Each scenario has predetermined learning objectives which are discussed in length during an extensive after action review of each incident. Each simulation assessment shall be evaluated in three areas: initial on scene actions; technical and tactical decision making; and command and control issues/resource tracking. Whether you are preparing for the tactical exercise for promotion or just need to boost your confidence, this class will be beneficial and rewarding! There is a 32 student limit for this class.