
Class overview: 16 hours of training
- Fire Control
- Search & Rescue
- Ventilation
- Incident Command
- Firefighter Safety
Funded by AFG Fire Prevention and Safety Grants
LIMITED TO 2 INSTRUCTORS PER DEPARTMENT
PRE-REQUISITE: FIRE INSTRUCTOR I
*PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS A $50 SEAT RESERVATION FEE THAT WILL BE REFUNDED ONCE ATTENDANCE IS VERIFIED. ISFSI RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DONATE THE FEE TO CHARITY IF STUDENT DOES NOT ATTEND THE COURSE.
Upcoming Fire Classes

Truck Without A Truck
Instructors: Nick Cavaligos, Retired Captain on Truck 50, Chicago Fire Department Rob Grady, Training Chief, Gary Fire Department Ron Smith, Captain on Squad 4, Gary Fire Department Description: Two-Day Course, Fireground Tactics and Tips for Engine Companies Tasked with Truck Company Duties PPE Requirements: Full PPE and SCBA, and one spare bottle Class limit: 16 16 Hour Class

The Working Engine
Instructor: Nicholas Kieta, Firefighter, South Bend Fire Department Andrew Semethy, Crown Point Fire Department Brian William, South Bend Fire Description: The Two Day Course, The Working Engine is a true 16 hours of Hands-on Training focused on maximizing an engine company’s efficiency on the fireground regardless of staffing. By utilizing a mix of classic and modern engine techniques instructors will provide a systematic approach to aggressively accomplish the three most critical tasks on the fire ground, Extinguishment, Search and Ventilation. Topics covered include,…

Saving Our Own (Saturday Class)
Instructor: Chris Crail, Battalion Chief, Portage Fire Department Andy Himan, Jr., Captain, Portage Fire Department Description: A practical approach to RIT, will focus on the working member on the fireground. Each fireground is different and unique with the constant, being the working firefighter that has the responsibility of being called upon to mitigate the problems that we are presented with while working the fire scene. The course will focus on the firefighter’s knowledge and ability to work in an SCBA, the…

Saving Our Own (Sunday Class)
Instructor: Chris Crail, Battalion Chief, Portage Fire Department Andy Himan, Jr., Captain, Portage Fire Department Description: A practical approach to RIT, will focus on the working member on the fireground. Each fireground is different and unique with the constant, being the working firefighter that has the responsibility of being called upon to mitigate the problems that we are presented with while working the fire scene. The course will focus on the firefighter’s knowledge and ability to work in an SCBA, the…

Supporting Heroes
When an active first responder dies, leaders must take multiple important steps in a short period of time — each with the potential for significant impact on the family, agency, and community. One of the first steps is deciding how the death will be classified and treated by the agency. Did the death occur in the ‘line of duty?’ Or is ‘active duty’ more appropriate? Either way, there are important ‘first steps’ that must be taken to properly, respectfully, and…

“Keys to the City” Forcible Entry Techniques for Firefighters & Officers
Industrial Doors Residential Doors Overhead Doors Windows and Glass Removal Through the lock Hands-on Evolutions while on air Door Size-up Padlocks Drop Bars Less Destructive Techniques

Advanced Search and Rescue Skills Day
Join us for nine hours of hands-on training focusing solely on residential search. We will focus on the fastest and most efficient way to remove victims from a residence. Topics include Victim Location, Probability, Victim Drags, VES, Thermal Imaging, Oriented, and Split Search. The afternoon will cumulate in LDJH Search and VES scenarios. This course is fast paced, with a significant emphasis on increasing our base level of training by honing the basics in the most realistic environment we can…

Volunteer Firefighter Recruit Academy
Fire – Academy (HMA, HMO, FFI, FF2) – FA220233 – District 1 July 6, 2023-Dec 15, 2023 Mon/Thurs (6p-10p) Sat (8a-4p)

Crime Scene Investigation Class
This class is open to all law enforcement officers and firefighters. Recognizing, detecting, recovering, preserving and recording this evidence forms a critical function within a criminal investigation. This course explores the main aspects of crime scene investigation, including: crime scene processes, recognition of evidence, documentation of crime scenes, evidence detection and enhancement, maintaining evidence integrity and bloodstain pattern analysis. It also covers professional practices associated with evidence handling. We will focus on: Chain of custody Packaging evidence Photography Fingerprints/DNA
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