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Fire School
Classes
SEPTEMBER 28th 2024
AT THE
Wayne County Regional Training Facility 2725 South Millborne Road Apple Creek, Ohio 44606
SATURDAY ONLY CLASSES
September 28th, 2024
1 Day Class – Fee $ 50.00
PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE – https://www.wcfra.com/regional-fire-school/registration-fire-school
A1– MENTAL HEALTH IN THE FIRE SERVICE
These seven catalysts will correlate to the time-tested emotional intelligence (EQ) assessment and categories to help understand mental health on the frontlines. Emotional Intelligence (EQ) can contribute more to our success than IQ or subject matter expertise. How is your EQ and that of your team? How do you “show up” when you engage the world around you or yourself? EQ includes behaviors such as self-confidence, assertiveness, empathy, and flexibility – all behaviors that can be developed. This interactive program helps individuals leverage the power of emotional intelligence to improve relationships and gain success in their personal and professional lives.
Instructor: Robert Verhelst, “Fireman Rob”, Verhelst Success Network
A2– BASIC TO ADVANCED AUTO EXTRICATION – Maximum 20 students
This course will offer extensive use of battery powered hydraulic rescue tools as well as basic and advanced rescue techniques for the removal of entrapped victims from vehicles. Methods to reduce time and effort while increasing efficiency in performance of the extrication will also be discussed. Various spreaders, cutters, & rams will be used in this hands-on session.
A3 – FIRE INSPECTOR CONTINUING EDUCATION – Maximum 48 students
This course will cover elevator code updates and inspections in the morning and the 2024 fire code updates in the afternoon.
Instructors: Roger Clark, CFSII, East Holmes Fire Department
Ryan Sprunger, CFSII, Jackson Twp Fire Department
A4 – AIRWAY MANAGEMENT ZEN 2.0 – Maximum 24 students
Airway management is a critical skill for EMS providers of all levels to master. This fundamental skill is crucial to the successful resuscitation of many patients. From basic management to advanced procedures as well as pharmacology, this course will focus on all things airways. This course will be a mix of interactive lectures and hands on skills. Students will practice these skills utilizing pig-lungs as well as high-fidelity airway trainers in various airway-based simulation scenarios to work toward their “zen” moment in the art of airway management.
Instructors: Justin Lonczak, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Cleveland Clinic Critical Care Transport Multiple assistant instructors from CCCCT as well
A5 – PASSIONATE ENGINE OPERATIONS – (2 DAY COURSE) – Maximum 24 students
In the passionate engine company course, students will learn and gain confidence in hose line management. From stretching hose lines appropriately from rig to front door to managing advanced hose lines, this class will help increase overall proficiency in all aspects. This class is open to the probationary firefighter to the department veteran, all levels welcome!
Instructor: Matthew Baldwin, Share the Passion Fire Training, LLC
Multiple assistant instructors from STP as well
SUNDAY ONLY CLASSES
September 29th, 2024
1 Day Class – Fee $ 50.00
PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE – https://www.wcfra.com/regional-fire-school/registration-fire-school
B1 – LITHIUM BATTERY EMERGENCIES
This course is designed to provide responders with the understanding of the hazards associated with Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) Batteries. This training provides a comprehensive overview of batteries found in transportation, commercial, industrial, and residential settings. Participants will review several case studies and best practices, in order to make safe and calculated decisions in an emergency response setting. Participants will receive SOG’s for lithium battery incidents, electric vehicle emergencies, and battery energy storage system emergencies.
Instructor: Nick Zamiska, Owner, Bad Day Training
B2 – APPARATUS SPECS AND THE PURCHASE PROCESS – Maximum 24 students
This class will provide an in-depth look at what it takes to accurately spec, purchase, and take delivery of an FD apparatus.
Instructor: Matt Young, Sales Manager, Burgess Ambulance
B3 – FIRE INSPECTOR CONTINUING EDUCATION – Maximum 48 students
This class will cover fire doors and annual testing per NFPA in the morning and more 2024 fire code updates in the afternoon.
Instructors: Roger Clark, CFSII, East Holmes Fire Department
Ryan Sprunger, CFSII, Jackson Twp Fire Department
B4 – AND THE BEAT GOES ON – Maximum 24 students
Cardiology is a difficult area for many EMS professionals, however, its essential to the basic management of your patients. This course will help the EMS providers refine their knowledge of the cardiac patient. From diagnosis to advanced management, we will discuss the spectrum of modern cardiac care. This course will be a mix of interactive lectures and hands on skills. We will utilize knowledge acquired from the lectures during various simulation scenarios as well as during break out sessions covering LVAD management, STEMI diagnosis, and cardiac ultrasound.
Instructors: Justin Lonczak, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Cleveland Clinic Critical Care Transport
Multiple assistant instructors from CCCCT as well
B5 – PASSIONATE ENGINE OPERATIONS – (2 DAY COURSE) – Maximum 24 students
In the passionate engine company course, students will learn and gain confidence in hose line management. From stretching hose lines appropriately from rig to front door to managing advanced hose lines, this class will help increase overall proficiency in all aspects. This class is open to the probationary firefighter to the department veteran, all levels welcome!
Instructors: Matthew Baldwin, Share the Passion Fire Training, LLC
Multiple assistant instructors from STP as well
HONORABLE GUESTS
Honorary Dean: Phil Chupp, Fire Program Director, Wayne County Regional Training Facility
Phil Chupp began his career in the fire and EMS service in 1993 at Prairie Township Fire Department. He received his volunteer fire card in 1993 and his paramedic certification in 1997. Phil has 30 years of service and spent time on three fire departments. He served on South Central Fire District for 16 years and worked his up through the ranks and was promoted to Assistant Chief. He also served 10 years each at Holmes District 1 and Prairie Township Fire Department, where he was a Lieutenant at both. Phil volunteered, and worked both parttime and fulltime in the fire service during his career, giving back to his community in the best way he knew possible. Since then, he has become certified in many other areas and while he is not currently serving on a fire department, Phil pours is heart into our fire program here at the Training Facility.
Phil is currently the Program Director at the Wayne County Regional Training Facility, a title he has held since May of 2021. As the Fire Program Director, he oversees all of our fire classes and puts countless amounts of hours and energy into keeping our program flowing smoothly. Phil began teaching at the training facility 12 years ago and attended his first fire school in 1998. He has also been involved with ONEi, formerly known as OOGEEP, instructing for the program for 5 years now. In 2017, his peers at the Training Facility nominated and chose him for Instructor of the Year, which is an honorable accomplishment. Between being the Fire Program Director, an Instructor, and assisting here at the fire school, Phil is a pillar of our fire and EMS community.
Keynote Speaker: Robert Verhelst “Fireman Rob”
Keynote Address: The Resilient Leadership Mindset
A greater purpose in understanding life doesn’t get easier, they will just get stronger when they live their passion.
The power of Self Leadership in their personal and business life
How to develop a resilient mindset
How to ignite you fire with the 7 catalysts
How to use a mentally strong mindset to lead
How to empower the courage to be you
The power and stories behind the seven catalysts
Purpose – Identify your purpose (passion) to drive you forward and focus your efforts
Ownership – Discover the power of taking accountability for every action, decision, or goal
Decisions – Get to your dreams or whatever you’re going for with a tactical focus and precision
Emotional Control – Discover how to pressure proof yourself against stress
Resilience – Build your world record grit – Daily
Faith over Fear – Uncover the power of self-leadership and belief
Mental Strength – Define the courage & ignite the power of an elite mindset
