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Fire Training

Fire Training

Fire Instructors:

  • David O. Simmons, SFI 1309
  • Ronald Wamsley, SFI 1317
  • Greg Peck, Jr., SFI 1319
  • Melvin Harrington, SFI 1318
  • Mark Degraw, SFI 1320

Course Pre-Registration
Basic Wildland Fire Suppression

Basic Wildland Fire Suppression

Location: Stamford Fire Department

Dates: October 23, 26, 28 

            1830 - 2130, 8a-4p on Saturday

Instructor: Joe Bink NYS DEC Forest Ranger

Description: Developed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers and the New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control for firefighters involved in wildland fire suppression. The course contents include jurisdiction and responsibilities, fire behavior, wildland fire elements and size-up, use of tools and equipment, general concepts related to fire suppression, securing the control line, and standards for safety.

Pre-requisites: BEFO or equivalent