July 9th - 13th

H.O.T. and Class Information
HOT Classes are one day only and Building Construction and History are four hour classes
 
    Fire Behavior - This is a live fire class which will demonstrate live fire behavior. Priority enrollment will be given to students who are able to bring their own SCBA and spare bottle. There will be a very limited number of loaner SCBA’s available for students who supply a current fit test certificate from their Department. PPE required: Full turnouts, eye and ear protection and SCBA with mask.  Lead Instructor: Capt. John Tanaka.

    Pump Operations - This class will cover street level pump op’s for the savvy Engineer. Topics will cover large flow rates and foam systems including CAFS systems. PPE required: Full turnouts, eye and ear protection.  Lead Instructor: Driver/Operator Chris Edmundson

    Building Construction - This class is geared toward modern light weight construction, both residential and commercial, but will also cover some traditional construction for contrast and perspective.   Lead Instructor: Lt. Todd Wernet

    History and Tradition - This class will cover the History and Tradition of the local fire service, from historical landmarks like the Great Seattle Fire up to present day. There will also be a display of Antique Fire Apparatus from the local area.

    Mayday - This class will cover when to call a Mayday and self survival techniques including bailouts, SCBA emergencies and self extrication. PPE required: Full turnouts, eye and ear protection.  Lead Instructor: Chad Snyder

    Forcible Entry - The students will learn techniques for Forcible Entry including: through the lock, circular saw work and the use of the “Irons”. PPE required: Full turnouts, eye and ear protection.  Lead Instructor: Lt. Steve Reno.

    Tactics for Incident Commanders - This dynamic class will cover I.C. tactics for anyone who finds themselves in the Command position at an incident. Topics covered will include size up, command and control, and the thought process necessary to stay ahead of the incident.  Lead Instructor: Chief Ed Hadfield & Capt. Mark Risen