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Drill of the Week: Disorientation Drill
By Forest Reeder
No firefighter should find themselves in a position to be lost alone in a hostile environment, but the nature of interior operations in low/zero visibility requires us to plan and train for the worst situations. In this simple drill, the firefighter will simulate that they have become separated from crew members and must identify the quickest way out of the area. Use your local procedures and training for your reference when completing this or any drill. Practice these skills frequently to make sure you can perform them if you get into trouble.
Download this week's firefighter training drill as a PDF HERE.
Forest Reeder began his fire service career in 1979. He currently serves as Battalion Chief / Director of Training & Safety with the Pleasantview (IL) Fire Protection District (www.plvw.org) and is the Director of Training for Southwest United Fire Districts (www.sufd.org). In these capacities, he is responsible for the design, implementation and coordination of in-service training activities as well as a full-service fire training academy program. Forest holds numerous Illinois fire service certifications and holds a Masters Degree in Public Safety Administration from Lewis University.
