This course explores the basics of fire scene investigation, covering key methods and important concepts. Participants will understand NFPA standards, particularly NFPA 921 and 1033, providing the basis for effective fire investigations. The curriculum includes essential topics like Fire Dynamics, determining Origin & Cause, Legal Considerations, and using the Scientific Method in fire investigation Participants will also learn the importance of fire scene photography and acquiring skills to document, analyze, and preserve evidence. The course discusses Electrical and Fatal Fire Investigation, providing knowledge and skills for these specific contexts. With a mix of theory and practical exercises, participants will be ready to handle the complexities of basic fire scene investigation, emphasizing accuracy, adherence to standards, and the scientific method.

Basic Fire Investigations One of the hardest situations a firefighter comes across is dealing with grieving survivors of tragic incidents. Knowledge of what to say and do will help make this situation less painful. This Coroner class will present the best practices for First Responders when protecting and providing assistance to family and others present at the scene of a death in the field.tion here

A proctored State certification written exam will be held on Friday April 26th from 14:00 - 16:00. Examination requests must be submitted to the DFPC at a minimum of thirty-days (30) prior to the written examination date via the DFPC records management system (RMS) by the applicant's Training Officer. The fee for written examinations is $30.00. Limited to 20 students. General Requirements and references for the levels of certification can be found in section 9.2 in the Certification Policy and Procedures Manual.

Reading Smoke is a half day class that outlines basic flow path dynamics inside a structure fire and the different presentations of smoke as seen from outside the structure. The effects of partial combustion, superheating, and different types of ventilation are also discussed. Lecture and discussion are followed by a live fire prop demonstration.

None of us have enough people. Across the United States, a lack of staffing creates challenges for fire agencies to effectively fulfill their mission in service of our communities. Using research from across UL FSRI’s recent studies, there are key lessons about how to most effectively deploy our resources for maximum gain. When we understand how to prioritize our tasks, we can develop our training programs and operational guidelines/procedures to do the most with the staffing we do have.

Join us for a great new addition to “Fire on the Plains” training! Members of the Rocky Mountain Police & Fire Chaplin’s will be leading discussions about self-care, the importance of good mental health, and how to appropriately manage stress in the fire service. The vitality and integration of Chaplaincy programs and Peer Support programs will also be discussed. You sacrifice much in the service to your community – learn some great tips for taking care of yourself so that you are best at home, and on the fire ground.

When you arrive on scene, the first few minutes can make or break the next few hours. Come and learn how to conduct an organized size up of a structure fire. Students will be given the opportunity to practice size ups and making initial assignments. This is a great session for both the rookie and the senior firefighter.

Forcible entry is an essential skill in the fire service. Firefighters should be able to size-up and effectively force the door to gain access. This class breaks down the challenges that locks, reinforced doors and other security measures pose to firefighters. This hands- on session places strong emphasis on forcing inward swinging doors with the “irons.”

This class is dedicated to helping individuals make a positive change in our communities by raising funds and securing equipment/PPE through grant writing. In this class we will discuss the different grants available, what can be applied for, application information needed, and how to write a high scoring grant narrative. Class pre-requisite: Please email [email protected] a 1-2 paragraph description of your fire district or community you serve. You will use this in class to assist in the grant narrative portion of the class.

Agriculture plays a big part of the Colorado economy and is responsible for putting food on our tables and a steak on our plate. The general public only sees the finished product on the grocery store shelves but they may not realize the hard work and danger involved in growing crops and tending cattle. Farmers and ranchers are constantly exposed to hazardous chemicals, entanglement, and potential injury while working with dangerous machinery. As first responders it is our responsibility to understand, respect, and mitigate the hazards involved with farming incidents. Please join us while we discuss and train on the techniques and intricacies used by firefighters when faced with these misfortunate events.

This is a live fire session. The room and contents fire is the basic bread and butter for firefighters. Unfortunately, we still do not get enough practice on these fires. We will utilize the Sterling FD Burn Building to safely practice hose movement and teamwork for making an interior attack.

This hands-on course will present fundamentals of low angle rope rescue techniques. Topics will include terminology, equipment familiarization, essential knots and mechanical advantage. Practical application of rope rescue systems encompassing anchor systems, litter packaging and mechanical advantage raising systems. Evolutions will involve analyzing systems and solving problems in low angle environments. Course follows standards and guidance set forth by NFPA 1006, 1670, 1983.

When that alarm goes off it is our job to ensure the proper resources arrive on- scene. To have the proper amount of manpower and equipment on-scene there are times that we need to rely on our neighboring fire departments. This class will cover: What Mutual Aid is and how to request it. Knowing your neighboring departments. Capabilities and knowing equipment on scene. The importance of training with your neighbors.

Practical Ground Ladders are an important aspect of basic firefighting capabilities. Minimally staffed agencies can gain significant advantages when firefighters can deploy ladders quickly and accurately. This four-hour class will teach firefighters the foundational skills of single-person ladder deployments with little or no experience with throwing ladders of any type, don't worry. Instructors will focus on skills that any body type or height can accomplish. All instruction will be done using single-person laddering. Focus areas will include: Tailboard size-up, movement from the engine to the structure, transitioning to the throw, raising/lowering, ladder tip targeting, moving around a structure on uneven ground, and unorthodox ladder uses.

When one of our own gets into trouble, a routine call can quickly become a nightmare. When we do not anticipate or train for such an event the nightmare has a high probability of becoming a tragedy. This highly interactive session is designed to prepare the firefighters to quickly and safely perform the rescue of a firefighter in trouble.

This hands-on class will focus on how to properly set-up a water shuttle dumpsite, how to achieve a water supply from a static source, and how to pump single and multiple hose lines at varying GPM and PSI. For DFPC DO Pumper certified students who need to perform JPRs for recertification, please bring a printed copy of each JPR needed.

You can never have enough practice with your SCBA. This session will cover the basics of SCBA survival skills as well as delve into more advanced techniques to get out of a sticky situation. Students will need to navigate several props designed to challenge your ability to survive.

Every year first responders are injured and killed while operating at roadway incidents. Responding to a call on the highway may be one of the most dangerous things we do. TIMS is a national course and gives first responders the knowledge they need to operate safely at these incidents. Students will receive information on current laws and authorities as well as best practices for roadway incidents. Brought to you by: The Colorado State Patrol.

As vehicles evolve so must our techniques to safely rescue victims of a crash. Learn new tricks as well as hone your basic extrication skills. We will have multiple vehicles on site to tear apart and several instructors to give you tips for your next vehicle rescue call.

The move from Firefighter to Fire Officer dramatically changes your duties and responsibilities. This class is designed to prepare you for the challenges of being a volunteer fire officer, whether you already are one or aspire to be one. Topics covered include fire ground decision-making, leadership on and off the fire ground, discipline, and documentation. The goal of this course is to make you a successful and safe company officer.

This S70i FIREHAWK® helicopter is designed to stop fires in their tracks before they have the chance to grow. The FIREHAWK® allows fire crews to aggressively attack and suppress wildfires with a 1,000 gallon capable tank, transport up to 12 fully equipped ground firefighters to the fire line, and rescue firefighters and civilians when in need.

The primary emphasis of this course is to teach sound wildland fire observations and origin scene protection practices that enable first responders to a wildland fire scene to perform proper origin scene protection procedures. The course is presented by short lectures, electronic presentations, exercises, and class discussion. Objectives include understanding the roles and responsibilities of a first responder in support of the investigation of a wildland fire, list key observations that should be made when responding to a wildland fire, list the five tasks to be performed upon arrival to a wildland fire, understand basic fire behavior and fire pattern indicators that identify signs of a general origin area, understand the various causes of wildland fires and understand the requirements of the post-response phase, including the information transfer process. Prerequisites: None. You will receive an NWCG certificate.

This class gives students taking the online S-130/190 course the necessary classroom and field experience needed to successfully receive NWCG certification. Prerequisites: Successful completion of S-130, S-190, IS-700, L-180 and IS-100 online courses is required before attending in-person class. Links to all these courses will be provided after you register. Completion certifications for these online courses will be collected on the first day of the blended course.

designed to meet the training needs of the Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1) and/or Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5). Topics include operational leadership, communications, LCES, and tactical decision-making.

This course is designed to provide firefighters with key concepts that assist in the suppression of a wildfire. This training includes standard fire terminology, initial size-up reports, anchor flank and pinch tactics, pincer tactics, tandem engine operations, staging, simple Incident Command System use (divisions/accountability/division of labor), communications, and mop-up standards. This information will provide firefighters (of all experience levels) with the fundamental knowledge to be more efficient and safer while attacking a wildfire, big or small.