The New Firefight: Teaching the Intelligent Interior Attack for Lightweight Constructed Buildings
Chief of Training Peter Van Dorpe, Chicago (IL) Fire Department
Lightweight energy efficient construction, modern fuels, firefighter encapsulation, and staffing reductions have combined to make today’s residential firefight a dramatically new challenge for even the most experienced firefighter. This class brings together cutting edge research and best practices from around the country to help instructors develop curriculum and tactics for surviving and fighting fires in modern residential construction.


Fire Instructor 10-Step Program
Lieutenant Michael Daley, Monroe Township (NJ) Fire District #3
The effective educator is a blend of teacher and student. The program leads instructors in that direction through a review of NFPA 1041’s professional qualifications and the presentation of processes and exercises for self-improvement, methods of instruction, the characteristics of successful instructors, productive learning concepts, personal continuing education program for self-improvement, mentoring programs, and peer review and professional evaluation programs.


Vent-Enter-Search of Today’s Fire Buildings
Captain Michael M. Dugan, Fire Department of New York
These basic duties of a truck company at a fire building must be performed in a coordinated and controlled manner to protect firefighters and officers within the building. Students will learn these skills within the control and coordination matrix. This course is also relevant for departments that do not have a dedicated truck company and must still accomplish these tasks.


Captain’s Corner
Battalion Chief (Ret.) Michael Hennigan, San Francisco (CA) Fire Department
Gain insight into management and leadership principles applicable to motivating, inspiring, and leading a fire company. Officers will acquire a foundation and simple guidelines to help them become outstanding officers. The “Captain’s Corner” is a regularly featured column on the Fire Engineering Web site www.fireengineering.com.


Fighting Structure Fires
Lieutenant Stephen Bernocco, Seattle (WA) Fire Department
“Know the answer before the fire asks the question” is the objective. This dynamic, 100-percent video-driven presentation focuses on the tactics of the first-due companies. Students discuss tactics options for engine and truck companies: when to choose them, why they will succeed, and those best suited for various types of structure fires. Students will also evaluate decisions made by first-in officers and company officers in the videos.


Troubleshooting Pump Operations
Lieutenant Kevin Kalmus, Austin (TX) Fire Department
Anyone who has ever stood in front of a pump panel while the crew advances a line inside a burning structure has two thoughts: “Why did I have to drive today?” and “Please don’t let anything go wrong.” Learn how safety standards such as OSHA’s two-in/two-out rule and technological changes affect engine company tactics on the fireground. You will see how you can improve communications and crew operations while complying with these latest safety standards. Among topics covered will be the 10 mistakes pump operators make, managing a fast attack, flowing multiple handlines, and tips and tricks for the engine company operator.

More Than a Map: How GIS Supports Public Safety
Russ Johnson - Public Safety/Homeland Security Director for ESRI
This presentation will describe how GIS Technology can be deployed to support the public safety mission. The presentation will emphasize recommended best practices to enable and support the deployment of applications for all aspects of public safety including planning and analysis, field mobility, situational awareness and data management. The session provides an overview of the ways this important capability is helping departments around the world work better, faster and smarter.