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Surviving the Hot Zone
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| This workshop will address guidelines for performing a rapid risk assessment when working at an incident involving a chemical release. It will include R & I, detection, protection, and handling in-suit emergencies when operating in chemical protection. |
| Faculty: Captain Gregory Socks is the Hazardous Materials Training Coordinator with the Montgomery County Department of Fire and Rescue Services |
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| Command Development (also offered in morning session) |
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This session is dedicated to the initial command and control of emergency incidents. The program will utilize the tabletop incident command training aids at Montgomery County's Command Development Center, and will focus on the decision-making processes used during the initial stages of an emergency incident. Students will also be able to discuss tactics and strategies as they relate to incident management. Limited to 15 students.
This is an off-site workshop. Transportation will be provided, check on site for exact departure time, which will be earlier than the stated workshop starting time.
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| Faculty: Montgomery County Fire and Rescue staff |
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| Flashover Survival Training (also offered in morning session) |
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Participants in this session will gain an understanding how flashovers develop, and how firefighters can improve their chances of survival when encountering this deadly phenomenon. Students will receive both classroom instruction and real-life training in the flashover simulator. Limited to 20 participants.
This is an off-site workshop. Transportation will be provided; check on site for exact departure time, which will be earlier than the stated workshop starting time. Participants should bring their own protective gear, including SCBA if possible; a limited amount of gear will be available on site. NOTE: This workshop requires documentation of an SCBA fit test.
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| Faculty: Montgomery County Fire and Rescue staff |
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| Basic Hauling Systems (also offered in morning session) |
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In this workshop, we will use basic rope hauling systems to handle a variety of rescue and patient-transport situations. The focus will be on understanding how mechanical-advantage systems work, and how they can be used in non-high-angle situations. Students will participate in a number of exercises that review rope, rope hardware, and the construction and use of hauling systems. Limited to 25 participants.
This is an off-site workshop. Transportation will be provided; check on site for exact departure time, which will be earlier than the stated workshop starting time. Participants should bring their own helmets, gloves, and appropriate footwear; a limited amount of gear will be available on site.
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| Faculty: Montgomery County Fire and Rescue staff |
