What`s Inside - Saskatchewan Volunteer Firefighters Association

Saskatchewan
Volunteer
Fire
Fighters
Association
June
Newsletter
2014
Humboldt Fire Department
Meets the Challenge
- Hosts Great School
What’s Inside:
- Presidents Report
- Zone Reports
- Shellbrook / P.A.
Fire school preview.
- Humboldt Fire School
Recap
- Fire Fighter of Year info
- Jack Croteau Scholarship
Info
And Much More!
Saskatchewan Volunteer Fire Fighters Association Inc.
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.svffa.ca
President: Doug Lapchuk
Box 291, Balgonie, S0G 0E0
306-771-2701(H) 306-529-6591(Cell)
[email protected]
Zone 5: Kevin Eskra
Box 256, Churchbridge, S0A 0M0
306-896-2313 (H)
[email protected]
Vice President (Odd # Zones)
Larry Zadvorny
591 Laurier Dr., Prince Albert, S6V 5M5
306-763-5457 (H)
[email protected]
Zone 6: Paul Cockell
Box 62, Leroy, S0K 2P0
306-287-8273
[email protected]
Vice President (Even # Zones):
Erwin Jackson
Box 220, Rockglen, SOH 3RO
306-476-2031 (H) 306- 476-2360 (Fax)
306-267-4226(B)
[email protected]
Past President: Dale Wagner
Box 35, Hague, S0K 1X0
306-225-2265(H) 306-241-4741 (Cell)
[email protected]
Zone 1: Dean McNabb
Box 531, Shaunavon, SON 2MO
306-297-7462 (C) 306-297-3666 (H)
[email protected]
Zone 1 Alternate: Louis Cherpin
371 3rd Ave. S.E., Swift Current,
S9H 3K6 306-773-8478 (H)
306-773-4948 (Bus)
[email protected]
Zone 2: Erwin Jackson
Box 220, Rockglen, S0H 3R0
306-476-2031 (H), 306-267-4226 (B)
306-476-2360 (Fax),
[email protected]
Zone 3: Dwayne Stone
Box 835, Grenfell, S0G 2B0
306-697-3327(H)
306-697-7801(Cell)
[email protected]
Zone 4: Jason Scriver
Box 806, Balgonie, S0G 0E0
306-771- 4228(H) 306- 526-6418 (Cell)
306-787-6237(B)
[email protected] or
[email protected]
Zone 7: Richard Baran
Box 535, Eston, S0L 1A0
306-962-4192 (H)
[email protected]
Zone 8: Ellery Russell
Box 402, Paynton, S0M 2J0
306-895-4225 (H)
[email protected]
Zone 9: Larry Zadvorny
591 Laurier Dr., Prince Albert,
S6V 5M5 306-763-5457 (H)
[email protected]
Zone 10: Scott Debienne
Box 818, Carrot River, S0E 0L0
306-768-2627 (H) 306-768-7627 (Cell)
306-768-2652(Fax)
[email protected]
Executive Director: Ken Dobra
Box 1027, Grenfell, S0G 2B0
306-697-2627 (O) 306-697-3122 (Fax)
306-697-8781 (Cell)
[email protected]
Mfg. Rep: Larry Fennig
Box 190, Allan, S0K 0C0
306-257-3562 (B) 306-257-3567 (Fax)
306-441-4648(C)
[email protected]
First Nations Rep: Richard Kent
306-764-1734 (Res.) 306-953-7242 (B)
306- 961-8298 (Cell)
[email protected]
Industrial Rep: Arley Duchek
Box 85, Stockholm, S0A 3Y0
306-793-2166 (Res) 306- 745-4261 (B)
[email protected]
Comments from the President
Well another school is in the books. There has been a lot of talk about how well the school went and the
excellent job that Humboldt did. I would like to echo those sentiments and add not only did the host
department excel, but our membership did themselves proud.
I was fortunate enough to witness the true heart of volunteer firefighters. For those that were not
there, we had a toonie draw for a television. That by itself is not outstanding, however the story behind
it is – this self same t v had been drawn for at the SUMA convention and the winner was Norm Kindred
from White City Fire. Mr Kindred then donated the t v back to the SVFFA to use as a fundraiser at the
school in Humboldt. The t v was again drawn for with the proceeds going to a fellow volunteer
firefighter from Swift Current who is under going treatments for cancer. The membership proudly raised
over three hundred dollars for this noble cause and the winning ticket went to Joey Cherpin, (who at the
age of eighteen epitomizes the volunteer spirit) and Joey then turned around and re-donated it to the
firefighter from Swift Current’s fundraising efforts. Further to this, one of our young members won an
Epson projector which he then donated to the same cause. These two young firefighters spoke volumes
about the strength of the volunteer brotherhood without saying a lot of words. From myself and the
executive of the SVFFA and all members of the volunteer fire service, our hats are off to you fine men,
job well done!
I would be remiss if I did not mention that in addition to this our membership also raised a thousand
dollars in a separate draw to support our brother. I also have to single out one of our executive who
was kind enough to do the draw. The reason she is being singled out is the fact that she is a cancer
survivor and was proud to help another firefighter suffering through what she has. To Ellery Russell you
are a true inspiration and a hero to us all.
We also did the first in what I hope is a long tradition and that was presenting the Firefighter of the Year
Award from the SVFFA. Although we only had four submissions, I am sure it will grow and all the
superstars in volunteer service will be rewarded for their exceptional dedication and hard work. If you
have questions about how to nominate someone, contact your zone rep.
Last but not least, Duane Mackay and all the support people from EMFS who were an integral and highly
appreciated piece of the machinery that is fire school, for that we are forever thankful!
Take care, be safe and remember – You are what make our association what it is.
Doug Lapchuk
From the Desk of
the Executive Director
It is hard to believe that we are about half way through 2014. The spring school is history and
we are now planning and looking forward to the Fall School in Prince Albert. You will notice
that information for the Shellbrook / Prince Albert school is available in this newsletter and you
are also able to pre-register. Due to the high interest in all of our schools and as the numbers
continue to rise we are trying something new with the early registration. I know some fire
departments had difficulty acquiring hotel rooms in Humboldt. Unfortunately we did not
anticipate another major activity happening in Humboldt which would limit the number of
hotel rooms available. Hopefully this will not be an issue in Prince Albert but I do encourage you
to book a hotel room early.
The S.V.F.F.A. continues to grow and with that we find that we are getting involved in more
issues within the Fire Service. At one time all we worried about was training but times are a
changing and also so is our role. Remember your Zone Directors and the S.V.F.F.A. office is
always available to field your questions and help its members whenever we can.
As we continue to train instructors (at a record pace) at our fire schools we see an increase in
in-house training. I encourage you to contact the S.V.F.F.A. office if you would like more
information on what it entails to be a certified instructor. As well we have all the training
materials that you require even the videos which we can loan to you for the cost of postage.
A special thank you to all the Directors for submitting reports, this shows your commitment to
the Association. So to the S.V.F.F.A. members you can see that your elected Directors are there
for you so don’t be afraid to call on them when needed.
You will also notice that the 2014 IFSTA Catalogue is included in this package. We have not
been sitting on these catalogues we just received them on June 1!
Have a good summer and see you in Prince Albert.
Ken Dobra
Zone Reports
Zone 1
Not to rub it in but hopefully all those in Region 1 are not too busy with golfing or spending time on the lakes. But
seriously spring has once again brought a mixed bag of weather to the southwest. With the quick disappearance
of snow in the region we once again saw an early start to wildfire season, communities rallied together as we saw
many CONTROLLED burns quickly turn into anything but that. Warm weather accumulated with excessive
vegetation growth from last fall and high winds made a few recipes for disaster. As one reporter quoted after
numerous fires in one day it seemed as if it were a devils eve. We once again have seen EMFS rally to support the
region with response equipment staged in Swift Current to aid the region while threats remain high.
Congratulations to members of the Swift Current Fire Service as four of them have recently been honoured with
most deserving long time service awards. It would be nice to see more departments take the time to recognize
their own as we seldom give credit where it is due. For further information on awards please go to the SVFFA
website or give me a call.
I would also like to congratulate the Town of Frontier Fire and EMS as they have now moved into their new shared
facility and plan on a grand opening celebration in early June.
With the warmer weather I hope departments take the opportunity to move outdoors with their training activities
as we all know summer can be all too short. With that in mind be safe and have an enjoyable spring and summer
and hopefully Mother Nature will not be too tough on us.
Dean McNabb
Zone One Director
Zone 2
At the last Spring School it was nice to see participants from Zone 2 in attendance. Hopefully you learned a lot to
take home to your individual departments both from the training and interaction with other departments. It’s nice
to see many new faces as well as familiar faces attending these training sessions. The dedication shown by
individuals attending the training is greatly appreciated by your own fire departments and your communities.
Thank you for your commitment in your desire to help others. Thank you to the Humboldt Fire Department for an
excellent job hosting the spring school. Please keep safety your top priority, first to yourselves, your fellow fire
fighters and to the people you serve in your communities.
Erwin Jackson
Zone Two Director
ZONE 3
Area farmers probably won’t agree with me but most fire departments in southeast Saskatchewan welcomed the
inch of rain over the May long weekend. Fire departments were busy answering calls to grassland fires, including a
900 acre fire north east of Grenfell.
April saw another very successful spring firefighting school. Two hundred and twenty-two firefighters from across
Saskatchewan attended the 13 different classes offered in Humboldt. It is a welcomed sight to see the largest class
was the 1000 IFSTA Level One/Two firefighter Orientation Safety/Fire Behaviour/ PPC. Fifty-five students attended
this class. This means fire departments are attracting new members.
If firefighters from your fire department have never attended classes offered by the SVFFA I strongly urge area Fire
Chiefs to register their members for classes. As well as standard firefighting classes a number of specialty modules
are offered. These classes expose your members to the latest information in Vehicle Extrication, Wild land Fire
Suppression, Fire Safety Inspections, Pump Operations, Fire Fighting Emergency Escape, and Vehicle Fire Fighting.
The schools are more than just about learning new firefighting skills. The schools give your members a chance to
meet and socialize with fellow Saskatchewan firefighters.
If there are fire departments in Zone 3 looking for instructors to come to their departments to do in house training
give me a call. I can get you in touch with instructors in this area.
If firefighters have any questions or concerns with any fire related issues you can reach me at my contact info that
can be found on page 2.
Dwayne Stone
Zone Three Director
Zone 4
Spring has now come and gone and I am sure many of you had the pleasure of fighting grassfires in your area. I
was able to partake in 5 different grassfires in which most started as controlled burns and ended up getting away
from the person who started the fire. For the most part, these fires are usually not close to urban areas and fire
fighters are able to systematically extinguish these fires, even allowing them to burn the available fuel under our
supervision.
The one dangerous aspect of grass fires I noticed this spring was the number of fire apparatus becoming stuck in
soft ground during the firefighting efforts. We have the responsibility to ensure we know our limitations before
we commit to a fire line and are able to retreat if the situation becomes dangerous. When time permits, we need
to first assess the area in question by gathering information from locals as to the state of terrain which the fire is
consuming. If your apparatus becomes immobile and the fire is moving in your direction, contingency plans need
to be I place to remove it immediately or have resources close by to protect it from damage. Please take the time
to explain to your members the need for planning and communication prior to committing to these situations.
Jason Scriver
Zone Four Director
Zone 5
Finally what we have been waiting for, springtime!! Having said that the spring fire season is well underway. I am
sure that everyone took the time to prepare their wild land firefighting equipment in advance of that first call.
Sounds like some areas have been busy already.
The Spring Fire School and Symposium appeared to be a huge success, it was good to see a lot of old faces and
many new ones as well. Thanks to Chief Kwasnica and his team for a job well done.
We are looking into the availability of Critical Incident Stress Debriefing for fire departments so I am asking all
departments in Zone 5 to get in touch with me on this matter. Is this service available to you? Who provides that
service for you? Is it only offered to your First Responders?
My contact info is at the front of this newsletter, please “ I ENCOURAGE YOU TO CONTACT ME ON THIS ISSUE”.
Kevin Eskra
Zone Five Director
Zone 6
April was a busy and exhilarating month. It started off with the SAFC in Saskatoon – Chief Dan Paulsen and his
crew were great hosts and the breakout sessions were very educational. The highlight for many of us was the
Vehicle Extrication breakout session. It was a real eye opener for many and really underscored the need to stay on
top of the newer technologies out there, both the vehicles and the tools needed to tackle MVC’s If you get an
opportunity I urge you to attend Randy Meginbir’s seminar. I won’t bore you with the details of the middle of the
month, but let’s just say water breaks, freezing and snow days. (We also broke our record for ambulance calls in a
24 hour period). The end of the month featured the SVFFA Spring School hosted by Chief Mike Kwasnica, Deputy
Darryl Wickenhauser and the Humboldt Fire Department. Other that the weather, the school was a HUGE success
with over 200 attending. Once again I had the honor of teaching alongside my biggest mentor Doug Lapchuk and
met a new generation of brothers and sisters to the Fire Fighter Family. We also got to hand out the inaugural
SVFFA Fire Fighter of the Year awards. Although there weren’t a large number of applicants, I believe we’ve
started a tradition we can all be proud of for honoring the rank and file members. Once again I encourage the
Chiefs, officers and administrators to start thinking of their nominees for next Springs’ awards (please check the
link on the SVFFA website. Feel free to contact me if you require more information and as always send me your
success stories (great calls, new apparatus, etc.) so I can share in this report. Stay safe!
Paul Cockell
Zone Six Director
Zone 7
I hope everyone had a safe winter. In May I was in Major to teach S.C.B.A. The weekend was very successful. We
had 2 different houses to work with, using wax paper masks and then the smoke machine. They have their new
fire truck and it is a beauty. The new personal protective equipment is also a huge plus. This is a community and
fire department that are making fire fighter safety a priority, hats off to them. I also heard that Bigger took delivery
of a new to them ladder truck. I saw it in Saskatoon when it was having a safety check. Eatonia also received new
S.C.B.A.s and vehicle extrication tools.
Eston took delivery of a new to them FL 80, 4 door, 16 ft. walk around rescue unit replacing the 1977 Chev 1 ton
ambulance converted to rescue unit. It is an important addition to the community.
I have been contacted about instructing for Zone 7 fire departments. Arrangements are in the works so I can
facilitate these requests. It is great to see fire departments are taking training seriously. Some of you may already
know that the fall school is being put on by Shellbrook and Prince Albert. This is the first time for them and it will
be a top notch school, just like the past ones have been.
Have a safe summer and see you at the fall school
Richard Baran
Zone Seven Director
Zone 8
Congratulations to everyone who attended the SVFFAs training symposium this past April. I had the opportunity to
help with the 1005 SCBA class instructed by Reagan Coppicus. His job was not to only teach the men and women
to use an SCBA but to feel comfortable in their masks in a tense situation. Humboldt FD was nothing but helpful
from the extra SCBA’s to the well laid out C-can training grounds. Humboldt came through every time we called.
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Hope to see you all again October 3 to 5 for the fall school. Call soon to book your rooms in P.A. as the hotels
are already filling up. Oh and don’t forget to take note of who stands out in your department so you can nominate
him or her for our Firefighter of the Year Award – details on our website.
On April 12 a few zone 8 chiefs got together for a joint SVFFA/SAFC meeting in Paynton. Joe Grela from the
Saskatchewan Association of Fire Chiefs gave a detailed presentation of seminars taken at the annual SAFC
convention. Come on out to our next joint meeting in the fall, new faces are always welcome. Learn what is going
on in the fire world beyond your hall and get some questions answered, stay tuned for a date and location.
Ellery Russell
Zone Eight Director
Zone 9
The spring fire school has just finished in Humboldt. The attendance was around 220 students in 13 classes, where
fire fighters from around the province learned some valuable lessons.
As training co-ordinator, I wish to thank Fire Chief Mike Kwasnica and his firefighters for hosting another successful
school. Also, thanks to all the fire service instructors who taught the courses who took time from their personal
schedules to teach.
I would also like to acknowledge the displayers who were at the Trade Show, who came out to promote their
businesses and products. A small show, but good comments from the displayers. Good job.
With the fall fire school scheduled for October 3 to 5 in Prince Albert, hosted by Shellbrook and Prince Albert, start
making your plans to attend. All classes to take place in Prince Albert. Meetings with the host departments are
being held to confirm information about classes and their locations. A list of accommodations will also be
provided.
Thanks to everyone for making Humboldt’s school, a success. Have a good summer, and see you in the fall.
Larry Zadvorny
Zone Nine Director
Zone 10
After a long cold winter and a spring that just would not bring warm weather, we now have it, hot, dry and windy.
At the time of writing this almost every day most of the fire departments in Zone 10 are running to fight a fire of
varying size and severity. There are also currently the provinces two largest most active forest fires burning in
Zone 10. Carrot River and Nipawin Departments responded to one of these forest fires as there were 4 children
and 2 adults that were trapped because of the fire, everyone made it out without any firefighter entering the
forest, a good day. We have not had a spring with this many fires in our area since 2002. The rain will eventually
come and we will want dryer weather again.
On a different note Carrot River Fire has recently acquired rescue for the RM of Moose Range and the Town of
Carrot River and their new fire unit is scheduled to be delivered May 26, 2014.
Carrot River Fire Rescue, formerly Carrot River Fire Department is hosting a training program “Agricultural Aircraft
Accident Emergency Response”. This course is being offered to all fire departments in Saskatchewan. The
information should already be circulated and in this newsletter. This course is being offered as in the past couple
of years there have been Ag aircraft crashes in our area and it is not an uncommon incident.
Scott Debienne
Zone Ten Director
Humboldt Host Record Number at
2014 Spring Fire School
Two hundred twenty two fire fighters, 13 classes, excellent facilities, 16 trade show displays and an
excellent host department equal a very successful weekend of training. That is what happened on April
25 to 27 as the Humboldt Fire Department hosted the S.V.F.F.A. Spring Training Fire School and Trade
Show.
Once again the 1000 class (Fire Orientation, Fire Behavior & Safety and PPE) had the highest number of
fire fighters enrolled which speaks well for the direction that the Fire Service is going. This was also the
first time that all the classes that were offered were taught. Another pleasant surprise was the
Instructors Course which had a record number of students registered. This indicates that more fire
departments see the need for training and in particular in-house training. Hopefully this trend will
continue and we will eventually have a training officer in every fire hall.
Although the weather did not cooperate, those taking part in the training were not deterred and as was
mentioned by some that fire fighters do not just attend to incidents in good weather so training in
inclement conditions was just another training experience.
Although the banquet facilities was busting at the seams due to the high number of attendees, everyone
coped and enjoyed an excellent meal, some inspirational words from our special guests and entertained
by a (need I say) “funny” comedian.
Good job Humboldt Fire Department and congratulations to all that attended. Everyone present
contributed to a very successful school.
THANK YOU
Thank you to our instructors for the 2014 Humboldt Fire School
#1000- Brenda Lapchuk, Doug Lapchuk, Paul Cockell
#2010 – JD Lloyd
#1005 – Reagan Coppicus, Ellery Russell
#2020 – Greg Churchman
#1020 – Dave Morrow
#2050 – Dale Wagner, Norm Kindred
#1030 – Scott Debienne, Richard Baran
#2055 – Norbert Leblanc, Marcel Leblanc
#1040 – Craig Stomp
Starkell
#2070 – Ron Pratt, Dale Feser, Brian
#1090 – Nevin Wright, Wade Durell
#2075 – Larry Zadvorny, Erwin Jackson
#2005 – Larry McIvor, Dwayne Stone, Alan Stewart
Special Thank you to Jeff Motuzas and Tyler Harrison for manning the Air Trailer. Also thank you
to Emergency Management and Fire Safety for allowing us to use the Aire Trailer.
2014 Humboldt Fire School
2014
SVFFA FIRE FIGHTER OF THE YEAR AWARD
FIRE CHIEFS!!
DO YOU HAVE A FIRE FIGHTER IN YOUR RANKS WHO HAS GONE "ABOVE AND BEYOND"?
DO YOU FEEL THEY DESERVE RECOGNITION AMONGST THEIR PROVINCIAL PEERS?
The SVFFA FIRE FIGHTER OF THE YEAR AWARD will honor one outstanding individual from each of the 10 zones.
The applicant must be a VOLUNTEER in good standing and have been a member for at least ONE FULL YEAR. The Department
must also have been an SVFFA member for a full calendar year.
Contributing attributes could include; attendance to meetings/practices, performance during actual live calls, volunteering in the
community for events as a representative of the dept., personal educational achievements/goals (certificates, test scores), safety
awareness, leadership abilities/intangibles, fire prevention, public education, ability to secure resources, first aid/responder/
medical skills, shuffling work and personal schedules to attend/respond to department business etc.
As Chief you will need to pick the ONE candidate from your team. This may be a daunting task as you may have several who would
fit the bill. But, for obvious reasons, only one can be selected (keep in mind you may nominate one of your other "All Stars" the
following year provided they continue their outstanding service)
You can write the application in any form you desire: formal letter, bullet point, essay style etc. (please though, no poems)
Pick your candidate for 2014; get it into your Zone or Alternate Zone Representative via mail/email/fax etc. by December 31
2014. Winners will be chosen and their Chief informed prior to the award ceremony at the Spring School in
2015. This award will be for the "rank and file" members, therefore Chiefs and their
Deputies/Officers will not be included in this particular program. We may in the future consider an award for the officers
If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact your zone reps or Paul Cockell at [email protected]
or the S.V.F.F.A. office. AS THIS IS A NEW INITIATIVE PLEASE FELL FREE TO OFFER YOUR SUGGESTIONS.
The Jack Croteau Memorial Scholarship
The S.V.F.F.A. sponsors an annual $500 scholarship awarded to a member (or the son or daughter of a member)
for the pursuit of post-secondary education. The application is open to any active and voting member of the
S.V.F.F.A., or the son or daughter of that member, who also meets the following criteria:
The applicant must be nominated by the Fire chief or parent/guardian, along with a reference to the merits of the
applicant signed by the Fire Chief/Parent or Guardian. If the applicant is the Fire Chief or related to the Fire Chief,
nomination by any designated authority is acceptable, such as the Deputy Chief or municipal official.
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Decision of the Scholarship Committee on the winning applicant is final, based on the merits of the
applicant as follows:
 Applicant’s participation on the local fire department – i.e. The applicant demonstrates active
promotion of fire department activities, especially fire prevention and public education.
 Applicant’s time spent volunteering in the fire service will be a determining factor.
 Applicant’s participation in overall community service activities
 Applicant’s ability to demonstrate written expression in the form of an essay of approximately 11 ½ typed pages, double spaced on The Role of Education for Volunteer Fire Fighters. The essay
must accompany the application.
Application, essay and nomination references must be received by August 31 at the S.V.F.F.A. office, Box
1027, Grenfell, SK, S0G 2B0
There are no restrictions on the student’s choice of post-secondary institution. The student is eligible for
the scholarship for enrolment in any year of study.
The S.V.F.F.A. Scholarship Committee reserves the right to refuse any or all applications.
Thank you SaskPower for your generous donation
Lara Hubenig presenting S.V.F.F.A. President Doug Lapchuk with the SaskPower donation cheque
Hug-a-Bears for Children in Traumatic Situations
For many years, the SaskTel Pioneers have used a simple pattern to sew a little comfort in to the shape of a bear.
Pioneers sew and distribute Hug-a Bears for children in times of trauma. They work with community agencies,
such as police departments, ambulance services and volunteer fire departments, so that a Hug-a-Bear is always
available to give to a frightened child facing a traumatic situation. Sometimes just one is needed, where other
times large shipments are sent to areas struck by a disaster. The cost for the bears is free. For information about
the SaskTel Pioneers or to order bears call 1-866-944-4442 or email [email protected]
Shellbrook / Prince Albert Fall Fire
School
Quick Facts
Accommodations in Prince Albert
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Best Western Marquis Inn & Suites -306-922-9595 / 1-877-822-9595
Prince Albert Inn – 306-922-5000
Quality Hotel – 306-763-2643 / 1-800-661-7666
Ramada Prince Albert – 306-922-1333 / 1-800-272-6232
Super 8 Motel- 306-953-0088 / 1-800-800-8000
Travelodge Prince Albert – 306-764-6441 / 1-800-578-7878
New
Pre-Registration Form Info
Included with this newsletter is a pre-registration form. What this means is that
you can register for the IFSTA modules and speciality courses. You do not have
to send a payment at this time but you will have to pay by the Registration
Deadline Date which will be September 8, 2014. If not paid by that date you
could lose your spot in the class registered for.
Prince Albert Facilities
 Registration and Classes at Carleton Regional Comprehensive
 Social, Banquet and Mini Trade Show – Exhibition Grounds
PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS
IFSTA MODULES
1000
IFSTA LEVEL ONE / TWO FIRE FIGHTER ORIENTATION / SAFETY/ FIRE BEHAVIOUR / PPC (Friday, Saturday
& Sunday)
The starting point for all new recruits or as a refresher program. This 16 hour program will combine three Essentials of Fire Fighting lessons. The
three
lessons will enable students to be able to predict probable fire behaviors and know the actions necessary to change or prevent these
behaviours. PPC
will enable students to properly identify, use and maintain personal protective clothing.
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Pre-course Assignment: Read "Essentials of Fire Fighting"
5 Edition: Pages 9-133 and Pages 165-179
Prerequisites:
None
Course Loading: Min 8 / Max 30
Course Fees:
Weekend Registration
Clothing: Full turnout gear
1005
IFSTA LEVEL ONE / TWO FIRE FIGHTER TRAINING S.C.B.A. (Friday, Saturday & Sunday)
The starting point for all new recruits or as a refresher program. This 16 hour program will focus on one Essential of Fire Fighting lesson. The
lesson
will enable students to be able to safely use, clean, recharge, inspect and store self-contained breathing apparatus.
Pre-course Assignment: Read "Essentials of Fire Fighting"
5th Edition: Pages 180-213
Prerequisites:
Fire Behavior / Orientation / PPC
Course Loading: Min 8 / Max 20
Course Fees:
Weekend Registration
Clothing: Full turnout gear & S.C.B.A. (SCBA can be shared with
two students BUT each student must have their own Air Tank.)
PLEASE NOTE: You must have completed Fire Behavior, Personal Protective Clothing and Orientation modules prior to taking
SCBA Module.
1020 GROUND LADDERS / ROPES & KNOTS (Friday, Saturday & Sunday)
Completion of this program will enable the student to identify, carry, raise, climb, inspect and maintain fire service ladders and the
student will be able to identify and properly knot, use and maintain various types of rope used in the fire service.
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Pre-course assignment: Read “Essentials of Fire Fighting 5 Edition: Chapter 10 Ladders / Chapter 7 Ropes & Knots
Prerequisites: 1000 & 1005
Course Loading: Min 10 / Max 20
Course Fees: Weekend Registration
Clothing: Full turnout gear
1030
STRUCTURAL SEARCH & RESCUE / FORCIBLE ENTRY: (Friday, Saturday & Sunday)
Completion of this lesson will educate students on how to enter, search and remove victims from a burning structure and will enable the
student to use
of appropriate forcible entry techniques and tools.
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Pre-course Assignment: Read "Essentials of Fire Fighting"
5 Edition: Pages 305 – 330 and 395 -453
Prerequisites:
Fire Behavior & S.C.B.A.
Course Loading: Min 10 / Max 20
Course Fees:
Weekend Registration
Clothing: Full turnout gear and S.C.B.A.
1040 VENTILATION: (Friday, Saturday & Sunday]
Completion of this lesson will enable the student to apply the principles of ventilation
to appropriately ventilate a building.
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Pre-course Assignment: Read “Essentials of Fire Fighting” 5 Edition: Pages 541 - 581
Prerequisites:
1000,1005 & 1020
Course Loading: Min 10/ max 20
Clothing: Full turnout gear and S.C.B.A. Course Fees: Weekend Registration
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SPECIALTY CLASSES
2005
AUTO EXTRICATION (Friday. Saturday & Sunday)
This course is designed to teach rescue personnel involved in vehicle extrication the knowledge & skills necessary to perform a safe expedient
rescue
using a variety of tools and techniques. Students will gain the knowledge to assess the accident scene using the Incident Command System and
have
the opportunity to use extrication equipment in a safe, controlled situation under the guidance of a skilled instructor. The safe use, care &
maintenance
of hand and heavy hydraulic rescue tools will be covered. Students will learn to recognize existing and potential hazards at an accident scene
and to
stabilize the entire scene, as well as patient access, care and package for removal. Extrication can be dangerous - rescuers should be properly
trained
in order to protect themselves and work safely near accident victims. Safety equipment must be worn.
Course Loading: Min 6 / Max 18
Clothing: Turnout/bunker gear, pants & jacket or coveralls,
gloves,
Course fees: Weekend Registration
CSA footwear, hard hats/helmets with face shield& safety glasses
Plus: AN ADDITIONAL COURSE FEE OF $50 PER PERSON
2050
FIRE SAFETY INSPECTIONS (VISITATIONS) (Friday. Saturday & Sunday)
This course encourages fire safety visitations and evaluations of small community facilities and will include the reason for inspections,
authority under
the Fire Prevention Act 1992, building classification, inspection & maintenance, emergency planning, calculation of occupant load (based on
net floor
space & exits), common hazards, orders and appeals, water supply & hydrant maintenance.
Prerequisites: None
Course Loading: Min 6 / Max 1 2
Course Fees: Weekend Registration.
Please bring a calculator, measuring tape, pen, ruler & notepad.
2055 Pump Operations & Maintenance (Friday, Saturday & Sunday)
This course will cover the basic maintenance of a fire pump, how to use a fire pumper, how to use the relief valve, how to draft
water from a slough and pumping from a hydrant system. Students will be shown how to perform pump service tests on their
trucks. This course consists of both theory and practical work environments.
Prerequisites: None
Course Loading: Min 8 / Max 16 Clothing: Full turnout gear or coveralls
Course fees: Weekend Registration
2070 Fire Fighting Emergency Escape / Self Rescue (Friday, Saturday & Sunday)
This course is designed to teach fire fighters how to recognize potential fire ground life safety dangers and ways to
avoid life endangering situations. This course also teaches some drastic measures that can be taken in order to help
save one’s own life in an emergency. This course is geared to the experienced fire fighter.
Prerequisites: Safety, P.P.C., S.C.B.A. and Ladders
Course Loading: Min 8 / Max 10
Course Fees: Weekend Registration
Clothing: Full turnout gear & S.C.B.A.
* A waiver of liability must be signed prior to practical evolutions.
2075
VEHICLE FIRE FIGHTING: (Friday, Saturday & Sunday)
This program consists of a theoretical and practical application. The program will enable students to identify and describe
dangers associated with vehicle fires. Students will identify and explain the elements of vehicle fire suppression strategy,
describe the major dangers of vehicle fires, understand the importance of strategy and tactical team operations, understand
the possible indications of deliberate fires. Students will participate in hands-on vehicle fire fighting, as well as classroom
activities.
Prerequisites: SCBA / Fire Behavior / Safety
Course Loading: Min 10 / Max 15
Clothing: Full Turnout Gear / SCBA
Course Fee: Weekend Registration plus: AN ADDITIONAL COURSE FEE OF $50 PER PERSON
SPECIALTY CLASSES
2020 Vehicle Extrication: New Car Technology Seminar (Friday & Saturday)
This seminar will address the challenges posed by late model vehicles. Discussions, presentations and practical exercises will
address the problems, and the solutions, associated with current vehicle design. Why some equipment and techniques may no
longer be adequate to deal with current and future vehicles. Alternative methods and tools will be employed during the class.
Topics covered will include: vehicle design and materials, hybrids, extrication techniques and alternatives, problems created by
passenger restraint and safety systems, dangers associated with car fires during extrication and how to avoid them, stabilization
options, manual, pneumatic and hydraulic tools. This course is for first responders with previous training or experience.
Prerequisite: Previous VX training or experience.
Clothing – Turnout Gear or suitable coveralls helmets, with face shields or goggles, gloves, safety boots .
Course Loading: Minimum eight – Maximum twelve
Course Fees: Weekend Registration -Plus: An Additional Course Fee of $50 per person
1090 Wildland Fire Suppression (OW-313) – Friday (1800-2100), Saturday (0800-1700), Sunday (0800-1200) = 16 hoursCourse
Objective: To prepare firefighters to respond safely and effectively while suppressing fires burning in wild land fuel types.
Course content is delivered by lectures, hands-on classroom exercises, and outside equipment demonstration. Course Content
Includes: Basic Wild land Fire Behavior (OW-206); Incident Command System Orientation – I-100 (IC-100); Fire line
Organization/Jurisdictional Responsibilities; Fire line Safety; Fire line Communications, Fire line Equipment (including fire
equipment demonstration); Fire Detection, Assessment and Reporting; Operations, Strategies and Tactics; and Preparedness
and Planning. All student class materials and reference binders are included. No course pre-requisites. Course Loading: Min
10/Max 25 Clothing: PPE is NOT required Course Fees: Weekend Registration
2010 Fire Service Instructor Part 1 (Friday, Saturday & Sunday)
This course is intended to be the primary resource for all individuals who are involved in instruction. It introduces instructional
concepts and prepares the instructor candidates for meeting the challenges, tasks and responsibilities of teaching fire service
training programs.
Course Load: Min 6 / Max 10 Practical to be taken at a later date
Course Fees: Weekend registration plus manuals
Thank you SaskEnergy for your Generous Donation
Leslie Gosselin presenting Doug Lapchuk with the SaskEnergy donation cheque.
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For Sale
1977 Chev 1 ton ambulance converted to rescue unit, 454, auto, P.S., P.B., front bumper made for
12,000 lb. winch, 8 bottle S.C.B.A. rack and 3 S.C.B.A. storage racks inside. All emergency
lights and siren, PA system, shore side charger, 5,000 watt Honda generator wired into unit.
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School, please contact the S.V.F.F.A. office to claim it – 306-697-2627.