Training in a small Volunteer Dept

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Permalink Reply by Denis Hache on January 8, 2009 at 10:07pm

I'd love a copy as well if I may.

Thanks,
Denis
denis.hache@tc.gc.ca

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Permalink Reply by charles haines on February 1, 2009 at 3:46pm

Hello,

I would definately be interested in obtaining the the Jeopardy Game, This would definately help with our drill night. Thank you so much.

E-mail is tricountyfiretraining@hotmail.com , Thank you so much Chuck Haines

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Permalink Reply by leroy clemons on February 3, 2009 at 9:25am

Can you e-mail me that Jeopardy game to leroyclemons007@hotmail.com

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Permalink Reply by Rob Gipper on February 9, 2009 at 4:14pm

Could you send me a copy of your power point? I would appreciate it.

Rob
firemanmedic22@aol.com

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Permalink Reply by Brad Lieut. #407 on March 5, 2009 at 10:14pm

Your game is an awesome idea! Could i recieve a copy, it would be greatly app ? wfdbull_425@yahoo.com Thanks Brad

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Permalink Reply by Merv Swartout on March 25, 2009 at 10:27am

Could I get a copy of your ppt jeopardy game.We have had a drop in turn out at drills because the members are getting bored with the same old training. cfdchief510@yahoo.com thanks in advance for your help.

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Permalink Reply by Bull on May 3, 2009 at 11:57am

Yes please send me a copy of the Jeopardy game. Thank you. bull169@hotmail.com

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Permalink Reply by Gary Wright on July 24, 2009 at 8:59am

If you are still sending out the jeopardy game, can you please send me a copy? My email is luckyg91182@yahoo.com. Thank you

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Permalink Reply by Doug Ayers 1 day ago

If I could get a copyof your powerpoint it would be great. d-ayers@live.com

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Permalink Reply by Matthew J Strausbaugh on November 28, 2008 at 12:50pm

Give us a list of what you have done over the past year. It really is hard to keep it fresh, but we'll have a better idea of what to suggest when we know what you've already done.

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Permalink Reply by Leslie Pederson on December 1, 2008 at 11:37pm

I am an Assistant Chief, with a combination department, but I have been running training for over 15 years. First, remember you cant please everyone, dont take it personnally, and figure out what is the high risk/low frequency calls for your department, and then the high frequency/low risk calls. Start from there and move through. We have built so many props, (I make them probie projects) and put them to use immediately. They are not expensive, just time consuming, sometimes. An entanglement prop, or a wall breach prop, are actually very inexpensive and easy to make. Then you have to share your schedule, which you have created and built upon each subject, and create your own subject matter experts. However you need to do that. I share all of my research, and it might be me that actually creates the class, but I train that person that loves that subject, to everything I can get my hands on. I might even send them to a conference or class specializing in the chosen subject, if I can afford it. I am career, so that makes it a little easier for me, since it is part of my job, but it is not all of my job. I have to fit it in. Has anyone checked into your local FOOLS chapter and talked to the instructors there. Talk about people who know how to teach and love the job so much, they will be infectious, and creative. You will find you are excited just working out a drill with them. I joined a year ago, and have never looked back. Just a few thoughts.

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Permalink Reply by Norman E. Flanders on December 2, 2008 at 10:54am

Hi Cameron, I have a few ideas that should help you in your quest for training ideas.

* I will get training ideas from FIREHOUSE.COM, FIREENGINEERING.COM, FIREFIGHTERCLOSECALLS.COM and other web sites. Great places for information and drill downloads.

* We do inter-department drills with our surrounding mutual aid departments. These have been very successful especially when it comes to RIT. My department hosted a RIT training class and exercise. We used a mobile home for training. Great place to train with confined space. We have also do SCBA training. It's unlimited as to what you can do.

* We have visited our local EMS/Mutual Aid Dept's. for training on their equipment. Covering vehicle layout, compartment contents, and vehicle operation. Great way for PR and interaction. Some day you may be asked to get a widget and you'll know where to find it.

* Each year we tour our local businesses and manufacturing facilities. Great for PR. We have also done simulated fires at some of these businesses. Have put FF in the buildings for search & rescue.
We do prearrange these with the business, go over our goals and plans. We give each business a guide sheet that covers the important stuff, { see below}.You be amazed at the positive responses and how happy they are that we take the time to tour and train at their facility.

* I even have had our surrounding mutual aid departments tour the key facilities in our town. This has been done for two reasons. One is for mutual aid response and the other is for mutual aid coverage. If they are covering my town I want them to be aware of where your going and what they may have to respond to.

* Table Top exercises. I have downloaded many photo's of fires, MVA's, etc. for training purposes. These photos are then assigned an incident type, given a location, what is available for equipment & manpower.....then you are the IC.
To make it more interesting another incident may be added while en route or while trying to control this one.
{ I have these for use if you want some.....see below}.

* Area Familiarization. Nothing is more important than "KNOWING" your own community. This should include street/road names, key points of interest, water sources; winter/summer supplies, local businesses, do you have handicapped residence that need special attention, do they have O2, ask your members to really look at your community and list what they see on the ride to work/home, share what they have listed, etc.

* Ask your local fire investigator to give a class on 'METH LAB AWARENESS or SCENE PRESERVATION" Very important items for the fire service. If you set up the class ask your surrounding departments if they have anyone who'd like to attend. Great for inter-dept. PR.

If you want any of the photos I've downloaded with drills e-mail me at nrs5f@comcast.net and I'll send you out a few along with the check sheet.

Best of luck in your quest to better train. Stay safe, train often and share knowledge. Happy Holidays to you and yours. Norm

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