Thursday March 1 2012 - Seminars at host hotel

Keynote Address - Leadership and Commitment
by Colonel Danny McKnight - U.S. Army (retired)

Colonel McKnight's military experience includes combat duty in Panama 1989 and Somalia 1993 (basis for the book and movie "Black Hawk Down").  He  provides presentations on the many key values associated with successful leadership when operating in severe and difficult situations. more info

 

"Critical Incident Decision Making / Fireground Leadership"
by Steve Chikerotis - Deputy District Chief, Chicago FD

Topics covered include Critical Incident Decision Making, Coordinated Fire Attack, Risk Management, Reading Smoke, Construction & Collapse, Flashover, Communications & Accountability.

This class will be enjoyed by the seasoned veteran as well as the new recruit. The goal of the class is to increase fireground safety and efficiency through the use of enhanced critical incident decision making, leadership, and coordinated tactics. more info

• 8:00 a.m. Registration and packet pick up at the hotel
• 9:00 a.m. Seminar begins

 

March 2 & 3 2012 - Hands on Training

Courses:

• Stretching and Flowing (8 hours)
• Flashover Simulator (4 hours)
• Live Fires in a 2 Story Structure (4 hours)
• Fire Attack (4 hours)
• Extended Stretch to Live Fire (4 hours)
• Forcible Entry (4 hours)
• Roof Ventilation (4 hours)
• Vent Enter and Search (8 hours)

• Training begins at 8:00 a.m.
• Bring complete PPE and SCBA
• Hold Harmless forms will be provided for each day

 

March 2 & 3 2012 - Pipe & Drum Band Clinic more info

• 2 days of Pipe & Drum instruction, concluding with massed band performance at "Fire Up The Night"
• Pipe Instructor: Jamie Holton & Sandy Keith
• Drum Instructor: Paul Collins

 

Saturday Night  March 3 2012 - "Fire Up The Night"

• Pumper Pull
• Florida Roll call of Pipe Bands