Friday, April 12, 2002 — 10:30 A.M. – 12:15 P.M.
Command Dysfunction
I. David Daniels, Fulton County (GA) Fire Department
Command dysfunction is the systematic failure of an organization or jurisdiction’s overall incident management system. This disorder has very clear and distinct symptoms both in terms of the individuals filling the roles of incident commanders and the systems within which they operate that annually contribute to firefighter injuries and fatalities. This course is designed to identify the symptoms and assist organizations in improving the level of safety for the responders.
10:30 A.M. – 12:15 P.M.
Sagamore Ballroom 7
Rapid Intervention Teams: Advanced Search Procedures
James K. Crawford, Pittsburgh (PA) Bureau of Fire
This program is designed to further educate fire departments that are already complying with a two-in/two-out policy and are trained in the basic concept of rapid intervention. This program discusses RIT advanced search techniques such as search goals, pre-search procedures, MAYDAY procedures, conducting the search, utilizing search ropes, specialized equipment, and thermal imaging for RIT. This class will assist rapid intervention teams in reaching the next level in search procedures.
10:30 A.M. – 12:15 P.M.
Grand Ballroom IV at the Westin Hotel
Public Information Management
Bob Khan, Phoenix (AZ) Fire Department; and Stephen Ruda, Los Angeles City (CA) Fire Department
A public information officer has the opportunity to present a positive image of the department and the fire service no matter what the actual circumstances are. Providing effective public information can start a ripple effect of helpful relationships and increased resources, while providing ineffective public relations can hinder both of those things from ever occurring.
10:30 A.M. – 12:15 P.M.
Sagamore Ballroom 2
ARFF and Cargo–One Level of Safety: A Pilot’s Perspective
Shannon Jipsen, Independent Pilots Association
Come share the thoughts and inspirations of this speaker in her quest to mandate ARFF protection at all airports including those serving only cargo aircraft. Insight into the latest developments of the ARAC committee.
10:30 A.M. – 12:15 P.M.
Sagamore Ballroom 7
Strong Leadership in Rough Times
Greg James, Farmingdale (NY) Fire Department, New York City Transit Authority
Recent global events have changed the mission of the fire service forever. Today’s chiefs, officers, and firefighters face unprecedented challenges in three major areas: the scope of our emergency response, establishing command, and human resource management. This interactive presentation will explore our new frontier, offering insight into the tools and skills necessary to develop into a fire service leader in today’s tough times.
10:30 A.M. – 12:15 P.M.
Room 120-122
State Bids Give You Options!
Robert Rielage, Fire Marshal, State of Ohio
Pssst! Hey, Chief, did you know that you can purchase turnout gear on the state bid? And SCBAs and thermal imaging camera and medic units and …. You knew, of course, about pumpers. And you knew about the fire marshal’s revolving loan program for needy fire departments. But this year, Ohio has extended the state bid process considerably. Learn how new additions to this program will really give the fire service and its chiefs purchasing power.
10:30 A.M. – 12:15 P.M.
Room 138-139
Firefighting Operations in Garden Apartments and Townhouses
Robert G. Moran, Englewood (NJ) Fire Department; and John J. Lewis, Passaic (NJ) Fire Department
This class is intended for the line firefighter and company officer to better recognize the tactics and strategies necessary to confront fires and hazards in garden apartment and townhouse developments. This seminar will also familiarize participants with inherent building construction features of both new and existing structures. A review of recent incidents and their firefighting problems will also be presented.
10:30 A.M. – 12:15 P.M.
Grand Ballroom IV at the Westin Hotel
Developing Fireground Decision Making Skills
Ted Nee and Robert Halton, Albuquerque (NM) Fire Department
Training company officers and aspiring officers to make crucial decisions on the fireground is one of the most challenging tasks facing training officers and instructors. Incident simulation and tactical decision making exercises are proven methods to teach and hone the rapid decision making skills necessary.
10:30 A.M. – 12:15 P.M.
Sagamore Ballroom 6
Reading Smoke
Dave Dodson, Eagle, CO
One of the most important size-up skills an officer can have is the ability to capture, in an instance, the size of a fire and the potential for a rapid hostile fire event like flashover or smoke explosion. Often, smoke issuing from a structure is the only clue available to predict fire behavior. This session will give first-due officers a process to read smoke and predict hostile fire events.
10:30 A.M. – 12:15 P.M.
Room 104-105
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