This will be aimed at Breathing Apparatus, Compartment Fire Behaviour Training and Tactical Ventilation Instructors, both in LFRS and open to the wider region and UKFRS.
The Aim:
To provide Fire Instructors (BA/CFBT/TV) with training techniques and practices for firefighting and rescue operations, enabling them to use this learning improve training in their organisations and better their operational response.
Speakers Details:
John McDonough - Duty Commander for FRS New South Wales, Australia - founding memeber of IFIW, co-author of 3D Firefighting with Paul Grimwood et al, and notorious for his work in the field of firefighting and fire behaviour related training
Gerard Mann - Station Offier from Fire Rescue Victoria - speaker at guest speaker FDIC 2025, IFE Autralia Board Memeber for Fire and Emergency Service and internationally recognised trainer for fire and emergency response.
Program:
08:45 Introduction - Lewis White
09:00-10:30 John McDonough - Non-negotiables for structural firefighting & water application techniques
10:30-10:45 Morning break
10:45-12:00 Gerard Mann - Victim rescue operations for structure fires
12:00-13:00 Lunch
13:00-14:15 - Gerard Mann - Water application, low movement, victim rescue techniques
14:15-14:30 Afternoon break
14:30-16:00 John McDonough - fire control demo in Attack Unit
Learning Outcomes:
- Expectations of firefighters and their action in fire environments.
- Effective water application methods and techniques.
- Effective movement techniques for a fire environment.
- Effective rescue techniques for victims in structure fires.
- How to set safe and controlled conditions in a fire training session.
NOTE: This is a free event. Onsite lunch is available for £6 for two course meal. Card Payments accepted.
