Fire Training

Dates: June 15, 29; July 20, 27, 29; August 3, 5 

            Thursdays 1830 - 2130, Saturdays 0800 - 1500

Instructor: Ron Wamsley, NYS SFI

Description: Offers knowledge and skills essential to pump operation. Based on objectives from National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator, Chapter 3, this course includes responsibilities of pump operators, hydraulics and friction loss, pump controls and accessories, fire streams, pumper practices, pumping from draft and pump evolutions, and using the fire pump at the fire hydrant. Demonstrations and practice sessions are included.

Pre-requisites: Apparatus Operator or equivalent (VFIS, ESIP, and Utica Natinal accepted) AND BEFO or equivalent

Dates: Orientation: 6/27, 7/6, 7/11, 7/13, 7/18 - 1830-2130 each night
Instructor: David O. Simmons, NYS SFI
Description: A new and updated version of Vehicle Rescue Operations Level -This course provides extensive hands-on training in motor vehicle rescue and extrication techniques while stressing the need for scene safety and vehicle stabilization. It includes theory, rescue life cycle, new technology in automotive design and rescue tools and their uses.
Pre-requisites: Firefighter I; Basic Firefighter; or Firefighting Essentials, or BEFO (formerly known as Scene Support Operations), or basic level EMS training.

Dates: 7/20, 7/25, 8/1, 8/3, 8/22, 8/24, 8/29, 8/31 - 1830-2130 each night
Instructor: David O. Simmons, NYS SFI
Description: Rescue Technician - Basic provides a base from which to prepare students for a wide variety of possible rescue operations. This course includes an overview in areas of specialized rescue, search, technical rescue management, risks and priorities; use of ropes, knots, and rope systems in a low angle environment, and establishment of landing zones for helicopter operations. Demonstrations, practice sessions and testing are included.
Pre-requisites: NONE