Marietta, GA
Location Reference
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Cobb
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Marietta
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Cobb Station 7
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Smyrna
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Paulding
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Cherokee
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Douglas
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Sandy Springs
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Dekalb
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Carrol
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Calhoun
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Forsyth
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Gwinnett
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Big Canoe
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SA Recycling (Marietta)
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Acworth
MAFFC 2025
H.O.T. Class Schedule
Classes and locations are subject to change, please refer back to this page for up-to-date class information. Please contact the MAFFC team with any questions or concerns.
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IMPORTANT SCHEDULING NOTES
1. All-day classes and 4hr AM classes start at 0800, 4hr PM classes start at 1300.
2. All students will need to provide their own transportation to HOT locations, MAFFC does not provide transportation.
3. For all "LIVE FIRE" classes, students will need to bring ALL turnout gear/PPE including SCBA with an extra bottle. If you are not able to bring an SCBA, (flying or other reason) please note that during registration.
Thursday, May 15th
H1: Two-In Who Out (FULL)
Date: Thursday, May 15th
Instructor: Kevin Cate
Location: Cobb
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Two in who out is an all in rescue approach for limited staffing departments built off experience and best practices from instructors in various departments and built of fact driven data from firefighter rescue survey, UL FSRI, and USFA. When lives are on the line we need facts not theory.
H2: A RIT State of Mind 🔥 LIVE FIRE 🔥 (FULL)
Date: Thursday, May 15th
Instructor: Christopher Newman
Location: Cobb
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Duration: 8 hours
A RIT STATE OF MIND focuses on critical rescue techniques for firefighters, emphasizing live fire training and window rescue scenarios. Participants engage in hands-on drills simulating real-world conditions, including navigating smoke-filled environments and operating under live fire. A key component involves practicing the extraction of a victim from a second-story window, utilizing specialized equipment and teamwork. Students learn essential skills such as situational awareness, communication, and safe rigging techniques to ensure effective and efficient rescues while maintaining safety protocols. The class aims to enhance responders' readiness and confidence in high-pressure situations.
Objective:
Enhance the skills and knowledge of Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) members in the effective use of webbing and ladders during live fire scenarios, ensuring they can safely and efficiently perform rescue operations under realistic conditions.
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H3: The Tactical Firefighter
Date: Thursday, May 15th
Instructor: Mark Van Der Feyst
Location: Cobb
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Rescuing civilians from residential structure fires is not an easy task to undertake. Firefighters will push themselves to their limits to save the life of a stranger so that they can enjoy a full life. The rescue process begins by being in a readied state for the call of action. This hands-on class will focus upon the essential skills needed for rescuing civilians from residential structures. The benefit of improving the skill and proficiency level of a firefighter falls to the occupant of the residence whose house catches on fire and who needs to be rescued.
The skills that will be taught and covered are taken from Fire Engineering’s Residential Fire Rescue & The Tactical Firefighter book. There will be 4 skill stations set up that each firefighter will rotate through. Four groups of firefighters will be established at the start of class and will rotate through the four skill stations. Each skill station will be 1 hour in duration for a total of 4 hours of hands-on instruction and practical application.
Scenarios will then be set up for the remaining four hours to combine the skills learned for development and mastery of skill. These scenarios will use smoke machines to allow for semi-realistic conditions.
H4: Developing Tactical Resilience
Date: Thursday, May 15th
Instructor: Ric Jorge
Location: Paulding
A continuous 24 hour immersion class focusing on human performance
H5: Truck Ops “The Truck and The Can” 🔥 LIVE FIRE 🔥 (FULL)
Date: Friday, May 16th - Sunday May 17th
Instructor: Justin Mitchell
Location: Austell FD
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Are you a truckie or aspiring truckie looking to step things up? Ever wished you had some of that old school truck guy magic to get in somewhere? Are you still doing conga line searches because the TIC gives you feeling of a caveman trying to figure out how to make fire? Ready to expand your VEIS game beyond the threshold of the window? Do you want to fly the friendly skies from the tip of an aerial? Just how confident are you in your ability to fight fire with a water can? Regardless of where we work, or what rig we ride, we have a duty to serve the citizens by putting ourselves between them and the fire. Sometimes we don’t arrive on the rig with all the hose and water, but we still have one tool that can help in buying real estate and improving the IDLH area…the Water Can. In this live fire class, we’ll go over fire dynamics to help us recognize what’s going on around us as well as how to use the water can extinguisher successfully inside the structure. We have the resources, now we just need the training to prepare us better for the structure fires where we need water but we don’t have any yet. Oriented search with a TIC gives students the opportunity to learn how to best utilize a thermal imaging camera to ensure rapid, thorough, complete searches occur without the need for a hoseline. Advanced VEIS provides attendees the skillset to expand the search beyond the initial point of entry and learn to clear larger areas of a structure in a more efficient timeframe. In the aerial portion of the class, firefighters will learn to operate from an aerial device. The station covers flying the aerial from the ground, working from the tip, as well as safely climbing on and off the aerial at height. Ventilation will be talked about the way it should VERTICALLY!! We will discuss and practice many different ways of vertical ventilation, whether it’s the traditional way of climbing to the top with your saws and hooks, or riding to the roof in the bucket of a platform. This is a 2 day class for a reason Sets and Reps with Live Fire!!!!
H6: Everything Saws for the Fire Service
Date: Friday, May 16th - Saturday, May 17th
Instructor: Julio Leonidas Ramos
Location: Dekalb FD
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Whether a seasoned vet or brand new rookie, this class is for everyone wanting an in depth understanding of saws used on the fire ground application. Body mechanics, types of saws and blades/chains will be discussed heavily. Different hands on skills, all mimicking actual fire ground conditions that warrant the usage of saws will be performed. There will be a heavy emphasis on saw maintenance. This class will have a live fire/smoke component.
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H7: Fundamentals of the First Due Nozzleman 🔥 LIVE FIRE 🔥
Date: Friday May 16th - Saturday May 17th
Instructor: Jason Fullmer
Location: Paulding FD
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This comprehensive two-day course is designed to equip firefighters with the critical skills needed to excel in the role of a first-due nozzleman. The training emphasizes both individual competencies and team coordination, focusing on hands-on exercises that simulate real-world fireground scenarios.
Day One: Core Skills Development
The first day will focus on mastering the foundational skills needed to control the nozzle and effectively attack fires in dynamic environments. Throughout the day, students will participate in drills and exercises covering the following key areas:
Grips and Control: Learn proper hand positioning and nozzle grips for efficient water delivery.
Flowing While Moving: Develop the ability to maintain water flow while advancing, a crucial skill in rapidly changing fire conditions.
Corner Management: Techniques for navigating corners while ensuring continuous flow and coverage.
Hose Management: Proper methods for controlling and advancing hose lines, preventing kinks and maintaining flow efficiency.
Water Mapping: Understand the effective application of water to maximize fire suppression efforts.
Stair Pushes: Techniques for advancing hose lines up and down stairs, a critical task in multi-level structures.
Hose Deployment: Efficient deployment strategies to quickly get water to the fire.
Additionally, we will incorporate essential fireground tasks such as:
Forcible Entry: Basic forcible entry techniques to quickly and effectively gain access to a structure.
Search and Vent-Enter-Search (VES): Tactical search methods for locating and rescuing victims in fire conditions, including VES tactics to access fire-affected areas.
Day Two: Advanced Scenarios and Live Fire
Building on the skills from Day One, Day Two will challenge students with advanced scenarios that integrate the fundamentals learned in more complex, real-world situations. The following components will be emphasized:
Advanced Forcible Entry Techniques: Expanding on the basics from Day One, students will practice more challenging forcible entry methods using real-life scenarios.
Live Fire Scenarios: Students will engage in live fire exercises, applying all of the skills from the previous day in high-stakes, realistic fire conditions. This includes hose deployment, advancing on the fire, and coordinating with other firefighters.
Integrated Operations: Combining forcible entry, search, hose advancement, and fire attack in a seamless operation that reflects real-world fireground coordination.
By the end of the course, students will have developed the skills necessary to operate effectively as a first-due nozzleman in a variety of fireground situations. This course is designed to not only improve individual technical abilities but also enhance overall team effectiveness and communication during fire operations.
H8: All IN Search 🔥 LIVE FIRE 🔥
Date: Friday, May 16th - Saturday May 17th
Instructor: Chad Lavallee
Location: Big Canoe FD, Station 81
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This class covers the how’s and whys of primary search, civilian rescue, firefighter rescue, ves, can work, Forcible entry/egress, and the down and dirty work of putting “them” first.
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The most critical—and potentially the most dangerous—task that is performed on the fireground is the primary search. Primary search might be conducted at a variety of fire incidents, from a minor fire to a serious fire.
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The primary search involves many factors. The first and most important factor is the mission objective. The mission objective in a primary search is to locate victims and the seat of the fire. The objective is based on the simple fact that the structure is not clear, until we clear it.
Searching too quickly poses the possibility of searching past victims. An aggressive search is one that is controlled, deliberate, methodical and thorough.
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We go over the water can, and what you can do with 2.5 gallons of water. Primary search and what to do when “the Rescue” happens. How to properly extract victims from the structure. And how to locate the seat of the fire during search.
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What happens when its you, or one of your brothers or Sisters that go down? We teach you how to properly and quickly package them up and make a rapid exit. Upstairs, downstairs, out the window.
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First arriving crews need to know how to properly perform a down and dirty search before the hose line gets there. We teach the fundamentals of this search. From search positions, to known locations of victims. Making your size up and communicating with those on the fireground. Firefighters will be taught the skills on day one with day two being under live fire or low visibility conditions.
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Crews will be put through various scenarios, and multiple evolutions. This is a two day physical class. Crews will be expected to don full ppe, on air and perform victim and firefighter rescues.
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H9: Critical Thinking VES 🔥 LIVE FIRE 🔥 (FULL)
Date: Friday, May 16th - Saturday May 17th
Instructor: GA Fools
Location: Cherokee
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Most people train on VES, but what happens when it doesn't go like the perfect conditions that were produced in training? Join the Georgia FOOLS in our 3rd year as we dive deeper into the world of VES in this 16 hr class with live fire. We will cover all the basics of VES along with discussing and providing solutions to problems we may come across in performing this life saving tactic.
2-Day Classes, Friday May 16th - Saturday May 17th
H10: Soup to Nuts Search 🔥 LIVE FIRE 🔥 (FULL)
Date: Friday, May 16th
Instructor: Pickett and Martinez
Location: Cobb
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No gimmicks. No Bull$#!t. This class is designed to replicate realistic scenarios and expand skills validated by real world incidents. This class will be both act as a self-diagnostic and group performance opportunity. Instruction and high level scenarios with feedback and information exchange will be provided. It is recommended students be familiar with basic level VES, search, ladder operations, and drags and carries.
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H11: Suburban Standpipe Operations
Date: Friday, May 16th
Instructor: Clark Lamping
Location: Cobb
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This class will introduce/reinforce the skill sets for the firefighter to operate in the different models of standpipe operations for both a vertical and/or horizontal types of buildings. Each firefighter will rotate through different skill stations that will cover off the essential aspects of standpipe operations in a suburban environment.
H12: Thermal Imaging: The Operational Environment 🔥 LIVE FIRE 🔥 (FULL)
Date: Friday, May 16th
Instructor: Chris Corso
Location: Douglas
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The core objective of the Thermal Imaging: The Operational Environment series is to afford all fire service members within any rank compendious classroom education and practical training to gain confidence and competency regarding the operation, use, care, and maintenance of thermal imaging devices used in the fire service. Through a blend of classroom instruction, interactive workshops, and practical training exercises, participants will systematically enhance their understanding into actionable skills that will elevate their performance and enhance firefighting operations encountered during their tour of duty.
Tailored to meet the diverse needs of firefighters across all roles, these courses are carefully crafted to enhance the understanding of thermal imaging technology and its critical application during emergency incidents. These courses focus not only on the technology itself but also concentrate on the development of essential skills crucial for effective firefighting to fully harness the capabilities of their thermal imaging equipment, ensuring they can operate it at peak performance under even the most challenging conditions.
THE MISSION:
The overarching goal of Segment One, aptly titled "The Intricacies," is to provide participants with an in-depth analysis of the functionalities and operational aspects of various thermal imaging technologies used in the fire service. This module pushes beyond rudimentary knowledge, delving into the critical connection between each function of the device and the usability of the images it produces, focusing on the aptitudes necessary to accurately interpret thermal images and applying this knowledge effectively in real-world scenarios.
In addition to technical knowledge, Segment One plays a vital role in developing the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor skills essential to improve performance, streamline operations, and minimizing errors in hostile situations. Participants will strengthen their strategic and tactical intelligence, heighten their situational awareness, and improve their capacity to ensure both personal and crew safety during firefighting activities.
Ultimately, “The Intricacies” builds a solid foundation by combining theory with practical application, enabling participants to fully harness the power of thermal imaging devices. By then end of this module, they will be better equipped to achieve safer, more effective outcomes during emergency responses.
H13: The Coordinated Fireground
Date: Friday, May 18th
Instructor: John Graham
Location: Cobb Station 28
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The coordination of tactics on a fireground can literally be the difference between life and death. This coordination doesn’t come easy. To have a coordinated fireground, it’s critical that firefighters know all their tactical options; understand how each tactic can affect other tactics; and know when to perform each tactic.
If you’re looking for a fun class where you can get a lot of hands-on time, this is the class for you. This is a basic firefighter class that focuses on some of the most essential tactics performed on the fireground. Participants will spend half their day working on engine company operations and the other half focusing on truck company operations. Participants will get the chance to hone their skills in hose advancement, stream application, forcible entry, search, ventilation, and throwing ladders. Participants will leave this class with improved hands-on skills, as well as a better understanding of coordinated efforts on the fireground.
H14: Keys to the City (FULL)
Date: Friday, May 16th
Instructor: Dylan Briggs
Location: Cobb Station 7
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Real world forcible, passive, and respectful entry. This 8 Hour hands on class will challenge students conventional mindset and tactics for gaining entry into locked buildings. Conventional irons work is the tried and true option, but many times entry can made into building faster with the use of passive and respectful entry techniques. Additionally so of these tactics can prove to be ideal during automatic fire alarms or service calls.
During the 8 hours of hands on training, the class will be broken down into two sections; conventional irons work, and then passive & respectful entry techniques. Students will have the opportunity to perform conventional irons work, hinge removal, through the lock skills, commercial store front lock bypass, padlock bypass, defeat security pins, overcome commercial magnetic locks, bypass hotel latches and more.
PPE required will be helmet, glove & eye protection. (full structural PPE recommended)
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H15: Truck Work, the basics and beyond 🔥 LIVE FIRE 🔥 (FULL)
Date: Friday, May 16th
Instructor: Chuck Mindel
Location: Marietta
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This class will cover the big 3 of truck work, forcible entry, ladders, and search. This is a fast-paced knowledge driven class that will give you the opportunity to build upon your foundation of skills and then take it to the next level learning from a cadre with real world experience. The class will encompass multiple reps during each rotation followed up by real world scenarios that will give you the opportunity to work as a truck company searching for victims, forcing doors, and throwing ladders under live fire conditions.
H16: F.A.S.T. Class
Date: Friday, May 16th
Instructor: Bobby Moss
Location: Marietta
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This class, Firefighter Assist and Survival Techniques (F.A.S.T.), is designed to teach and and allow students to perform rescue techniques that pertain to difficult firefighter rescue situations. The four drill rotation will consist of the Pittsburgh Drill, Sub-Floor Rescue, Window rescue with mechanical advantage, and Ladder Truck rescue and removal in above grade buildings. This class will be physically demanding and will utilize live victims for some drills. Students will perform in full firefighting PPE.
H17: Aggressive Fireground Survival
Date: Friday, May 16th
Instructor: Tyler Prater
Location: Carroll
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This class will test the abilities of experienced firefighters with realistic, high-stress, and physically demanding scenarios. Students will work in small groups rotated through multiple stations to include downed firefighter rescue, breaching / breaking, and fireground collapse scenarios delivered in ways to push you to your limits. Surviving the modern fireground requires grit and initiative. Are you ready to challenge yourself?
H18: Thermal Imaging Tactics 🔥 LIVE FIRE 🔥 (FULL)
Date: Friday, May 16th
Instructor: SFD Cadre
Location: Smyrna
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Tactical thermal imaging has been taught by the Smyrna Fire training Cadre for over 10 years. The objectives that instructors will cover will include 360 size up, oriented search tactics, VEIS operations and operating in hostile environments. All objectives will be conducted under live fire conditions.
H19: Elevator Rescue Operations (FULL)
Date: Friday, May 16th
Instructor: Brian Scudder
Location: Sandy Springs
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Have you ever had the person stuck in an elevator call and the doors just seemed to not want to open? This class will not only go over types of tools needed, but also how the doors function so that you understand what has to happen for the door mechanism to disengage. We will go over different elevator types and how the cars operate. Then, we will build rescue systems and do hands on rescues from an 8th floor elevator shaft. A victim will have to be removed from the elevator car utilizing a Paratech Elevator Kit and rope rescue equipment. This scenario will be ran for every student to get the opportunity to be on the rope and perform the rescue of the victim. After taking this class, you will gain some real-world tips and tricks on how to get into even the most stubborn elevator cars. Rope Technician is not required but is helpful.
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H20: Search and Rescue: Worst Case Scenarios
Date: Friday, May 16th
Instructor: Jared Robinson
Location: Calhoun
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Have you considered some of the more challenging scenarios that you may be faced with on a search and rescue? Morbidly obese victims trapped in a bedroom, hoarder house conditions with victims, multifamily dwellings with multiple victims, TIC failure and other complications that could happen during operations. This class is designed to not only teach but to test your comprehension and ability to shift dynamics when faced with challenging circumstances in realistic based training.
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Blue Card Mayday Management (4 hours & 4-hour simulation)
Date: 8am - Thursday, May 15th
Instructor: Steve Lester
Location: Cobb Training - Auditorium & Command Lab
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H21: Flashover Morning Session 🔥 LIVE FIRE 🔥 (FULL)
Date: 4hr AM class Friday, May 16th
Location: Forsyth
H22: Flashover Afternoon Session 🔥 LIVE FIRE 🔥
Date: 4hr PM class Friday, May 16th
Location: Forsyth
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Friday May 16th
Saturday May 17th
H23: Lines and Ladders
Date: Saturday, May 17th
Instructor: Nick Peppard
Location: Cobb
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Rust Belt Jakes host this fast-paced hands-on class aimed at two of the most critical fire ground skills: placing attack lines in service and deploying ground ladders for rescue.
Join Rust Belt Jakes for this one-day hands-on training with a primary focus on getting the first line in service, ladders up and searches performed. Students will be able to work on skills including hose line deployment, movement, flowing water, ground ladders, primary search and working off an aerial ladder. Students will be faced with fast paced repetitions and scenarios.
H24: The Way of The Nozzle 🔥 LIVE FIRE 🔥
Date: Saturday, May 17th
Instructor: Lafontant Dorival
Location: Cobb
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The Way of The Nozzle is a back-to-basics class in engine operations. Doubles down on abandoned past practices old timers before us applied and perfected. The focus is on nozzle operator mechanics, nozzle/hose line packages, deployment practices and getting the line in place to make an aggressive push to the seat of the fire. TWOTN preaches moving while flowing and getting the water where it needs to be. Unique emphasis is placed on the doorman, which details the experienced based skills necessary to be a proficient member at the door, while moving a charged hose line and controlling the door.
H25: The DAGUM Push
Date: Saturday, May 17th
Instructor: Kevin Pfulger
Location: Cobb
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The objective of this course is to help FF’s realize the impact of an open flowing hose line. Open bale equates to controlling the fire environment which is better for the victim and all fire personnel. The instructors bring an intensity to the class and freedom from fear of failure.
First this class will go in depth with hose line deployments. It will focus on realistic fireground deployments from crosslays. Next, we will go over multiple stationary flowing positions to give the nozzleman confident techniques to flow water for an extended amount of time. Flow and move is the next portion of the class. We will teach to flow around corners and upstairs (if available). We will also cover drags and what the nozzle team needs to do if they come across a victim on their way to the fire.
We will focus on a crawl, walk, run style of teaching. This class is physically demanding and will focus on techniques that will make you a better firefighter. You will be able to serve your citizens at a higher degree of efficiency at your fireground in your first due upon completion of this class.
H26: Craddock Safety and Survival 🔥 LIVE FIRE 🔥
Date: Saturday, May 17th
Instructor: Payton Owens
Location: Dekalb
The Craddock Safety and Survival Class is a high-intensity, hands-on training course designed to equip firefighters with the critical skills and knowledge they need to survive and thrive in the most challenging situations. Named in honor of DeKalb County Firefighter Bill Craddock, who was a passionate advocate for firefighter training and safety, this class embodies his commitment to excellence and brotherhood in the fire service.
H27: Thermal Imaging: The Operational Environment 🔥 LIVE FIRE 🔥
Date: Saturday, May 17th
Instructor: Chris Corso
Location: Douglas
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The core objective of the Thermal Imaging: The Operational Environment series is to afford all fire service members within any rank compendious classroom education and practical training to gain confidence and competency regarding the operation, use, care, and maintenance of thermal imaging devices used in the fire service. Through a blend of classroom instruction, interactive workshops, and practical training exercises, participants will systematically enhance their understanding into actionable skills that will elevate their performance and enhance firefighting operations encountered during their tour of duty.
Tailored to meet the diverse needs of firefighters across all roles, these courses are carefully crafted to enhance the understanding of thermal imaging technology and its critical application during emergency incidents. These courses focus not only on the technology itself but also concentrate on the development of essential skills crucial for effective firefighting to fully harness the capabilities of their thermal imaging equipment, ensuring they can operate it at peak performance under even the most challenging conditions.
H35: Elevator Emergency Operations
Date: 4hr AM class, May 17th
Instructor: Jason Jones
Location: Wellstar Cobb Hospital Campus, 1791 Mulkey Rd, Austell GA 30106
The Elevator Emergency operations course covers a comprehensive awareness and operations level for personnel responding to elevator emergencies and fire ground elevator operations at highrise emergencies. This will consist of both class room and operational portions to include:
Classroom - Elevator Introduction and overview Elevator history, elevator types (Hydraulic and Traction), elevator components (doors, safety mechanisms, lock out tag out), equipment room overview, lock out tag out, etc Elevator manufacturer emergency response recommendations Emergency response Phase 1 and Phase 2 - Fire Ground ops and Rescue ops Emergency rescue operations - review of ASME guide A17.4-2015 Special considerations
Walk through - Elevator car overview to include control room overview Elevator manufacturer emergency response recommendations/procedures Phase 1 and Phase 2 hands on fire operations, hydraulic and traction elevator overview to include lock out/tag out.
H36: Elevator Emergency Operations
Date: 4hr PM class, May 17th
Instructor: Jason Jones
Location: Wellstar Cobb Hospital Campus, 1791 Mulkey Rd, Austell GA 30106
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The Elevator Emergency operations course covers a comprehensive awareness and operations level for personnel responding to elevator emergencies and fire ground elevator operations at highrise emergencies. This will consist of both class room and operational portions to include:
Classroom - Elevator Introduction and overview Elevator history, elevator types (Hydraulic and Traction), elevator components (doors, safety mechanisms, lock out tag out), equipment room overview, lock out tag out, etc Elevator manufacturer emergency response recommendations Emergency response Phase 1 and Phase 2 - Fire Ground ops and Rescue ops Emergency rescue operations - review of ASME guide A17.4-2015 Special considerations
Walk through - Elevator car overview to include control room overview Elevator manufacturer emergency response recommendations/procedures Phase 1 and Phase 2 hands on fire operations, hydraulic and traction elevator overview to include lock out/tag out.
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H28: The Grab Factor 🔥 LIVE FIRE 🔥 (FULL)
Date: Saturday, May 17th AM
Instructor: Tyler Whitefield
Location: Marietta
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The Grab Factory” is a primary search driven class that will encompass all facets of truck work prior to and after making a search/grab. While primary search can produce many victims on a single search, having sharp and sound technique is a must! From pulling on scene, sizing up your building, finding or creating the best access, performing the search, then victim removal, just to name a few. This class will be a fast paced, skills worked into scenarios-type format. We believe in a need to be the best because at the end of the day no one else is coming, it’s up to us!
H29: Mid-Rise Operations with Limited Staffing (FULL)
Date: Saturday, May 17th
Instructor: Zach Bruhn
Location: Marietta
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This 8-hour class prepares firefighters to arrive first on scene at a Mid or Wide-Rise structure fires. This course is designed for members of departments that operate with a small number of personnel and limited apparatus typing as well as members of larger departments. Modern Mid-Rise structures such as NFPA220 Type IIIA four and five story hotels and apartments present a dangerous and dynamic fire ground. It is not uncommon to find these types of structures popping up along highways and interstates in rural and urban environments across our nation and if fire protection districts and municipalities with very limited available resources. Fires in these types of structures come with a high life safety risk and present unique building construction concerns. Lessons learned encompass topics ranging from building construction, protection system types, size-up, series pumping and multiple FDC and water supply options. The course examines a multitude of interior and exterior tactics, to include prioritizing strategies such as fire attack, search & evacuation, stairwell search groups and integration of ICS all for success in these high-risk low-occurrence fires. Class prepares students to handle the array of possible standpipe and FDC pumping scenarios that are common among medium rise building fires. The course includes a morning lecture session outlining the strategic goals and tactical objectives to be taken along with the need for solid decision making with a limited amount of staffing to ensure that firefighters will respond, quickly, safely and meet the needs of the citizens they serve. The course includes an afternoon hands-on-training portion allowing students to train on multiple hose folds options such as the Denver, New York and Coil methods and how these hose-loads operate with both hallway and stairwell deployments. Additional training includes standpipe connection and by-pass options, fire pump and FDC operations which are common in these distinctive structures.
H30: First Due Firemanship 🔥 LIVE FIRE 🔥 (FULL)
Date: Saturday, May 17th
Instructor: Tyler Prater
Location: Carroll
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A course designed to hone skills required in the initial stage of an incident. Students will rotate through 5 learning stations, that encompass: Engine Company Operations, Search and Rescue, Forcible Entry, Ladders and Firefighter Rescue outside the traditional RIT model. This class is delivered in an 8 hour program and includes live fire scenarios for a realistic training experience.
H31: Elevator Rescue Operations (FULL)
Date: Saturday, May 17th
Instructor: Brian Scudder
Location: Sandy Springs
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Have you ever had the person stuck in an elevator call and the doors just seemed to not want to open? This class will not only go over types of tools needed, but also how the doors function so that you understand what has to happen for the door mechanism to disengage. We will go over different elevator types and how the cars operate. Then, we will build rescue systems and do hands on rescues from an 8th floor elevator shaft. A victim will have to be removed from the elevator car utilizing a Paratech Elevator Kit and rope rescue equipment. This scenario will be ran for every student to get the opportunity to be on the rope and perform the rescue of the victim. After taking this class, you will gain some real-world tips and tricks on how to get into even the most stubborn elevator cars. Rope Technician is not required but is helpful.
H32 Be the Engineer - Rapid Identification of Water Supply Issues
Date: Saturday, May 17th
Instructor: Blake Mattison
Location: Gwinnett
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It’s three o’clock in the morning, the fire is growing, and your crew is inside making a push. While you gaze enviously at the flames, that little gauge on the pump panel suddenly hits zero, but you don’t notice until the radio begins to crackle with cries for more pressure. Do you know what went wrong? Do you know where to start figuring out how to correct the problem? Or do you freeze under the pressure?
The true difference between being the guy assigned to drive the fire truck and being a Driver/Engineer is the ability to resolve pump issues during the stress of an incident quickly. In this fast-paced, hands-on class, you will develop and refine the skills needed to quickly identify common water supply issues, along with a systematic method of correcting them. This class is intended for firefighters who are already competent pump operators looking to increase their knowledge and abilities. After a short discussion, attendees will jump into increasingly complex pump scenarios and evolutions, testing their skills and learning new tricks.
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H33: Maximize your Extrication (FULL)
Date: Saturday, May 17th
Instructor: Chris Kessinger
Location: SA Recycling (Marietta)
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This course is designed to maximize the capabilities with the limited staffing operations we are facing across the country. With tool selection, tactics and placement we teach the rescuer to be able to accomplish rapid extrication of any victim they will face. The training and scenarios are based on twenty years of rescue experience and real world application. Students from all levels of experience will be able to take the knowledge learned back to their departments and help save lives.
H34: Making the Grab, Then What?
Date: Saturday, May 17th
Instructor: Jared Robinson
Location: Calhoun
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This class is a physically demanding search class with added patient care after the rescue is performed. By exposing Firefighters to simulations of real-life scenarios and providing training, we can improve patient care and decrease adverse outcomes. Personnel will provide high level overview of victim locating and removal with a heavy focus on treatment of victims at the fire scene. Following this overview, the Firefighters will begin hands on scenarios of search and rescue, locating and removing victims, and utilizing medical equipment to treat live victims and mannequins. Firefighters will receive eight hours of CEUs toward recertification hours for GA.
H37: Flashover Morning Session 🔥 LIVE FIRE 🔥 (FULL)
Date: 4hr AM class Saturday, May 17th
Location: Forsyth
H38: Flashover Afternoon Session 🔥 LIVE FIRE 🔥
Date: 4hr PM class Saturday, May 17th
Location: Forsyth​
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