Wednesday Conference

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Conference sessions are 75 minutes in length, unless otherwise noted. Program subject to change.

September 29, 2010
8:30 AM	Engine Company Standpipe Operations David M. McGrail, District Chief, Denver FD, CO CATEGORY: ENGINE OPERATIONS Quickly and efficiently placing a handline in operation off a standpipe is one of the most important jobs the engine company will perform. Because standpipe operations are low frequency high hazard events, the engine company must be well prepared, both mentally and physically, for these demanding operations. This interactive workshop will provide attendees with a strong foundation, upon which to build a successful standpipe operation. The recommended tools associated with "proper weapon selection", standard operating procedures, and various types of hoseline (standpipe) stretches will be addressed. Attendees will leave armed with quality information that will help them take their respective organization to the next level.
8:30 AM	Firefighter Rescue Mickey Conboy, Lieutenant, FDNY CATEGORY: SPECIALIZED RESCUE With a new emphasis on firefighter safety and survival today, take a realistic look at lessons learned from the fireground where we had to deal with firefighter trapped and overcome on the fireground. Not all fires involve only one firefighter in trouble, are you prepared to handle multiple firefighters in need of your help, now? Have you mastered rescuing your brother firefighters or are we doomed to repeat these lessons learned from history of the fire departments in this country?
3:00 PM	Holding Court: So You Really Think You Understand Truck Work! Kevin Trost, Captain (ret.), Sacramento, CA FD CATEGORY: TRUCK OPERATIONS What happens when you vent the wrong location? What happens when you don't vent at all? What if you don't have a Truck Company? Do you and/or your department understand the relationship between fire attack, search, rescue, and truck work? The Truck 101 course provides an opportunity to dispel some of the misconceptions regarding Truck Company operations. Whether you are a firefighter, company officer or battalion chief, you need to have a clear understanding of the truck functions on the fireground. In addition, you need to understand the priority of these functions. This course will take you from an introduction as to the role of the Truck Company on the fireground, to identify the functions of a Truck Company, and to prioritize those functions. Then, the course will breakdown the roles and responsibilities of the Truck Company members and how to apply them on the fireground. Whether you are a volunteer department, paid department, combination department, or even staff a Truck Company it is imperative that you understand the importance of truck work on the fireground. The safety of all fireground operations is directly related to Truck Company operations, and this course will provide a clear understanding of that relationship.
3:00 PM	Safety Overview (Live Fire & Hands-On Training) Ron Peddy, Texas A&M CATEGORY: SAFETY This presentation will review components dealing with safety protocols, requirements, and practices for conducting live burn and hands-on training activities.�� Key items will include: safety culture, NFPA 1403, project safety analysis, pre-burn checklist, fuel protocol, weather procedure, medical procedure and training action plan (TAP).