• Keynote & Officer Development by JP Dinnell, Chief Training Officer Echelon Front

• Leadership Lesson from Life…41 Years of Study by Division Chief Kevin Kennedy

This presentation is designed to be motivational, uplifting, and focuses on the “study” of the characters that I have befriended in my 41-year career. As an initial psychology major, I have interviewed and spent time with most of these individuals and address the study of behavior, social characteristics, and cognitive processes of each. Having had the opportunity to travel with, teach with, and develop relationships with these individuals over the years has been invaluable in my career. From actors, professional athletes, and special forces personnel to fire service icons, these friendships and relationships have molded me into who I am today and enhanced my passion to study and learn our craft of firefighting and leadership qualities. 

• Rising through the Rank by Battalion Chief Kleinschmidt

Sharing leadership lessons learned as he came up through the ranks at Wichita FD, lessons learned through watching not only other's successes but more importantly other's failures. He will discuss why integrity, clear expectations, and clear communication are a must for any leader to be successful and his belief if you want to be a good company officer you must first be a good senior man, if you are going to be a good chief you must first be a good company officer.

FIRE GROUND TACTICS

(To obtain a certificate, must take both classes; 8.0 hours total; $125 total)

***Bring PPE to class. (No airpack required). ***

THERMAL IMAGING LIMITATIONS & EXPECTATIONS

Dec 3, Dec 4, or Dec 5 (4.0 hours)

Frisco Fire Training Field, 15151 Donnie Mayfield Way, Frisco, TX 75034

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

This 4-hour classroom demonstrates hands-on scenarios on these tools. Attendees gain real-world knowledge of Thermal Imaging capabilities and limitations.

Instructor: Samuel Hittle, Wichita FD (KS)

 VENTILATION: MORE THAN BROKEN GLASS AND HOLES

Dec 3, Dec 4, or Dec 5 (4.0 hours)

Frisco Fire Training Field, 15151 Donnie Mayfield Way, Frisco, TX 75034

1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Regardless of the scale of the event, ventilation must be addressed at some level.  But, mastering and applying this fireground function is difficult. It requires an understanding of building construction, conditions, strategic objectives, resource allocation, deployment models, employment of appropriate kind (vertical/ horizontal), advantageous placement, and timing. In conjunction with the intellectual component, there is a physical skill set that must be applied. 

This class will offer perspective for where, when, and how to ventilate from both the knowledgeable position and tactical execution piece utilizing a combination of lecture and hands-on demonstrations. With so many variables at the fire ground, it is impossible for any class to adequately prepare you to be successful every time. However, a constant endeavor to understand ideology and develop proven techniques will improve the likelihood of being effective and efficient next time your company gets the assignment.

Instructor: Samuel Hittle, Wichita FD (KS)

ENGINE OPERATIONS TRACK

1.75” ADVANCE & 2.5” ATTACK

Dec 3, Dec 4, or Dec 5 (8.0 hours total; $175)

Plano Fire Training Field, 4637 McDermott Rd, Plano TX 75024

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 2.5” Attack with Brumley

1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 1.75” Advance with Steger

***Bring PPE and Airpack to class***

This course is designed to provide actionable insights into what it takes for successful fire attacks and how to make them possible for every engine company. Equipment selection, hose handling, deployments, and tactics will be explored through a variety of scenarios that include interior fire attacks, vertical stretches, and multiple-line operations. Small and large handlines will be used to demonstrate their characteristics and purpose. The day will conclude with full-scale, live-fire scenarios in a single-family dwelling, apartments, and a mid-rise, standpipe-equipped building. 

Whether you work in a two-person engine company or the inner city, the course will provide a practical framework for flowing and maneuvering hand lines in the residential environment.

Instructors: Jonathan Brumley, Denver FD & Roger Steger, Baltimore FD

RESCUE OPERATIONS TRACK

FIRE GROUND RIT BY O’BYRNE *NEW CLASS* 

Dec 3, Dec 4, or Dec 5 (8.0 hours; $175) 

Plano Fire Training Field, 4637 McDermott Rd, Plano TX 75024

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

In this fast-paced world of firefighting, firefighters are having to think on their feet constantly. From hoseline advancement to ventilation to search and rescue, firefighters are constantly being met with different challenges at every fire. In this class, we will be dealing with one of the less desired, albeit a very important assignment of RIT. In this class, we will dive into the world of saving your own. We will work through different drags and carries, dirty 4:1, along with other various topics of tools and equipment. Some things you may have seen before, some you may have not. We hope that you will take something from this class to make you better at your job, all while having fun with some good training. 

Instructors: O’Byrne Training Group

TECHNICAL RESCUE FOR THE NON-TECHNICAL RESCUER  *NEW CLASS* 

Dec 3, Dec 4, or Dec 5 (8.0 hours; $175

Plano Fire Training Field, 4637 McDermott Rd, Plano TX 75024 

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Most fire departments spend a lot of time and money equipping/training for all sorts of unique rescue situations. Most times this is centralized either with a Technical Rescue Team and/or Rescue Company. Where we often fall short is thinking we can handle these incidents with just those teams and/or spend all our time training these teams to extreme what-ifs. This hands-on course will address some of this gap and take some of the technical out of Technical Rescue. 

Attendees will go through a series of skill stations that incorporate the regular operations role in Technical Rescue. From utilizing the aerial device in a rope rescue environment to simple building utilization and a host of other unique situations in which non-rescue personnel often find themselves operating. 

Instructor: Scott Kleinschmidt, Wichita

COMMERCIAL FORCIBLE ENTRY WITH O’BYRNE - IRON & SAWS

Dec 3, Dec 4, or Dec 5 (8.0 hours total; $175)

Frisco Fire Training Field, 15151 Donnie Mayfield Way, Frisco, TX 75034

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

***Bring PPE and Airpack to class***

We are excited to team up with O'Byrne Fireground Training 8-hour Commercial Forcible Entry Class to this year's lineup! The day will start with basic irons work and progress into more challenging settings including radial saw work throughout the day.  Attendees will end the day working in a limited visibility forcible entry setting on air.  

Instructors: Local Instructors & O’Byrne’s Christopher Overpeck, Terre Haute FD

TRUCK OPERATIONS TRACK

AERIAL APPARATUS TACTICAL POSITIONING WITH TWISTED TRUCKIE *NEW CLASS* 

Dec 3, Dec 4, or Dec 5 (8.0 hours total; $175)

Frisco Fire Training Field, 15151 Donnie Mayfield Wy, Frisco, TX 75034

 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The goal of this class is to prepare the truck chauffeur! There are lots of responsibilities, much more than just driving, it is about positioning and not parking. You have one shot to get the ladder truck into the best optimal position, so let’s get it right. Through a mix of interactive exercises, the program will prepare the student for the challenge. Students will gain working knowledge of the use and operations of aerial apparatus and the importance of tactical positioning to get the most out of the aerial device. The role that aerial apparatus plays in both offensive and defensive truck company operations will be thoroughly explained. 

Students will participate in-depth perception, raising & lowering, extending in & out, scrub of the building, and rotation drills. The students will also learn numerous “fire nuggets" while participating in this program. Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to demonstrate safe, operational positioning, and the setup of an aerial rig for offensive and defensive tactical operations.  

Instructor: Capt Arthur Ashley Lexington KY (ret) & Kevin Lewis Dallas

 STREET SMART SEARCH & GROUND LADDERS 

Dec 3, Dec 4, or Dec 5 (8.0 hours total; $175)

Frisco Fire Training Field, 15151 Donnie Mayfield Way, Frisco, TX 75034

 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

***Bring PPE and Airpack to class***

Austin FD & Torres team up to take students through two of the most essential fireground skills. Utilizing proven techniques, students work through a variety of obstacles to hone these critical skills.

Instructors: Austin FD & Mike Torres, Chicago