Joey D Seminar – “Lonestar Edition"
March 2nd & 3rd 2024 H.O.T. Programs 

1. Apartment Fire Ops (Live Fire)
Lead Instructor: Mo Davis & Mike Phillips
Description: Firefighters will perform various evolutions designed to develop skills on the fire ground at garden-style structure fires. Many skills will be taught and performed including; Hose handling, Forcible Entry, Laddering, VEIS, Search and Communications. There will be live fire with smoke and heat conditions in the burn building with seasoned instructors guiding you through each evolution.


2. Commercial Fire Ops (Live Fire)
Lead Instructor: Clyde Gordon
Description: Firefighters will perform various evolutions designed to develop skills on the fire ground at commercial structure fires. Many skills will be taught and performed including; Hose handling, Forcible Entry, Laddering, VEIS, Search and Communications. There will be live fire with smoke and heat conditions in the burn building with seasoned instructors guiding you through each evolution.


3. Residential Fire Ops (Live Fire)
Lead Instructor: Aaron Heller & OSTA
Description: Firefighters will perform various evolutions designed to develop skills on the fire ground at residential structure fires. Many skills will be taught and performed including; Hose handling, Forcible Entry, Laddering, VEIS, Search and Communications. There will be live fire with smoke and heat conditions in the burn building with seasoned instructors guiding you through each evolution.


4. Ground Ladders & VES/VEIS
Lead Instructor: Jason Jeffrey & Donovan Corasco
Description: Instructors will discuss the benefits and needs to implement VES/VEIS and how to properly conduct the operation, whether on a ground floor, from a ground ladder, or an aerial ladder. Students will learn the proper techniques from an experienced instructor, as well as several tricks of the trade.


5. Fire Behavior/Flashover (Live Fire)
Lead Instructor: David Griffin
Description: This isn’t just about flashover and the modern fire curve! This course is designed for the firefighter to increase their knowledge on what is actually happening around them in a fire building. The course will begin with a short classroom presentation followed by a rotation of live burns that demonstrate each and every aspect of the presentation under real fire conditions. Students will see first-hand changes on the fire ground including; fire growth, proper and improper ventilation, oxygen limited fires, roll over, flashover and more! Students will also operate with a Thermal Imaging Camera and learn the proper use of the CAN!


6. Brass Tacks and Hard“ER” Facts
Lead Instructor: Jerry Herbst & Elkhart Brass
Description: This 4-hour course will take you behind the scenes of the making of the Brass Tacks & Hard Facts engine company training video series and beyond the facts presented. It will be a deep dive into the gamut that is the engine company discipline, specifically, heightening awareness to the various types of equipment that create fire streams and developing a basic understanding of the different types of equipment in use today. It exposes the following critical factors contributing to success of the firefighter interaction with this equipment: Flow, function, relationship of pressure to GPM and limitations due to nozzle reaction.


7. Firefighter Down/Firefighter Rescue
Lead Instructor: Eric Allen & FAST Solutions
Description: This course is designed for the Firefighter and Fire Officer to enhance their ability to operate proficiently as a Rapid Intervention Team. Students will go through various stations utilizing different equipment and rescue techniques in zero visibility to save our own. The following skills will be covered Air Management, Emergency Communications, Downed Firefighter Removal Techniques and Self-Survival Skills.


8. Alternative Hose Stretches
Lead Instructor: Ray McCormack
Description: Not all hose line operations are performed in the same way. This course is designed to teach proper methods of selecting the proper lengths of hose lines, hooking-up, stretching hose lines and operating in stairwells and multi-story buildings. The course will consist of hands on operations in a multi-story structure. Instructors will work with students on tasks that are constants and that will always be performed before firefighters advance a hose lines into the harm's way.


9. Aerial Positioning/Operations
Lead Instructor: Mike Dugan & Larry DiCamillo
Description: This program will discuss the advantages/disadvantages of the tower ladder, rear-mount ladder and mid-mount aerial ladders as both an offensive and defensive tool on the fire ground. The basic steps of how to use each of the aerials to its maximum capability will be presented in an organized approach from start to finish. The program will emphasize the importance of getting this apparatus in position early and the advantages it can provide the department throughout the incident. This interactive presentation will have various discussions and then move out to the training field to set up and operate aerial apparatus on the buildings to be used at their maximum potential.


10. The Escape Room – Firefighter Survival
Lead Instructor: Dave Gallagher & Jeff Gallagher
Description: This class is designed to help build confidence with SCBA usage while navigating a challenging maze. This class will benefit entry level firefighters as well as a seasoned veteran. Students will be using many different training props throughout this course. Upon completion of this class, students will walk away an increased level of confidence of their SCBA. Learn how to overcome claustrophobia and the mental block in a controlled environment.


11. Through-the-Floor/Through-the-Stair Rescue
Lead Instructor: Kevin Yoos
Description: This class will discuss and perform techniques for rescuing a firefighter that had fallen through the floor, or stairs. Techniques such as the “Columbus Drill” (as well as other techniques) will be demonstrated and performed.


12. Vertical Ventilation
Lead Instructor: Dustin Gray
Description: The ventilation class includes the reasons for, and advantages and disadvantages of the different types of ventilation as they relate to building construction and procedures. Students will discuss fire behavior as it relates to building construction and its relationship with fuel load, occupancy type and its place in the list of tactical priorities. The recognition of signs and methods of preventing potential backdrafts and flashovers is an important part of this class. Advantages and disadvantages of vertical, horizontal and forced ventilation are discussed.


13. Structural Collapse
Lead Instructor: Brian Luyster & Chris Framsted - Paratech
Description: This class will provide you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform rescues at structural collapse scenes due to natural disasters or terrorist incidents. In this hands-on class, the student will construct emergency shoring (Interior and Exterior) using rescue struts and lumber.


14. Window Bail-Out
Lead Instructor: Don Colarusso & All Hands Fire
Description: This class is all about FDNY’s Black Sunday! During this hands-on class, the students will learn the techniques for having to bail-out a window when fire conditions make the structure inhabitable. You will also learn the various techniques using a personal escape system, as well as a ladder (ladder bail-out).


15. The Window of Opportunity
Lead Instructor: Mike O’Hare & RPM Rescue
Description: In this class you will exploit the window for all its worth. Overcome the unique challenges of entering windows on different levels while conducting team evolutions for fighting fire, VEIS, and RIT. You will remove victims, remove downed firefighters, and remove yourself. There will be ladder bail outs, harness bailouts, improvised systems bailouts and victim grabs from the window or roof above.


16. Be That Guy – How to Save Yourself and Others Using the Basic Tools in Your Hand
Lead Instructor: John Cagno & Tony Tricarico
Description: This class is designed to give firefighters techniques and simple actions to save yourself, or another member in a rapid manner using just the common tools and basic equipment carried by members on the fire ground. This is not a RIT operation; this is about keeping yourself and/or your crew alive.


17. The Engine Company Chauffeur
Lead Instructor: To Be Determined
Description: This class is designed for new, or aspiring Engine Company Driver/Operators. You will start with the basics of pump theory, discuss pump discharge pressure, operate the pump and discuss all aspects of pumping. This is also a good refresher for older Engine Company D/O’s. We will move at the class’s pace and spoon-feed, as needed.


18. Forcible Entry & Search Under Realistic Conditions
Lead Instructor: Dan MacAuley & Richie Stack
Description: These well-seasoned instructors will provide you with tried and tested techniques for rapid forcible entry, as well as search and rescue under realistic conditions.


19. Advanced Rope Rescue
Lead Instructor: Wayland Kelley
Description: This class will provide you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform many types of rescues using rope techniques. Depending of the skill-level of the student, this may include: stokes basket operations; rappelling; skate block systems; low & high angle rescue; hauling systems; etc.


20. Truck Company – Lifting, Moving & Breaching
Lead Instructor: Kirby Wilson Jr – MES - Makita
Description: This class will provide you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform lifting and moving techniques, as well as breaching and breaking using typical tools carried on Ladder Trucks. These will be realistic scenarios that may be faced in structural collapse; forcible entry; vehicle extrication, etc.


21. Large Vehicle Stabilizing and Lifting
Lead Instructor: Bennie Marberry & Pete Knapp – Advanced Rescue Systems - TNT
Description: Using hydraulic rescue tools, air bags, cribbing and struts, you will learn how to properly stabilize and lift heavy vehicles such as school busses, tankers, etc.


22. Large Vehicle Extrication
Lead Instructor: Chris Kessinger – Citizens First Fire Training & Alex Mandy - Amkus
Description: Students will utilize hydraulic rescue tools while working on heavy vehicles.


23. Advanced Vehicle Extrication
Lead Instructor: John Gaine – Siddons/Martin - Holmatro
Description: Students will utilize the latest techniques using hydraulic rescue tools to perform auto extrication.


24. Rural Water Supply Operations
Lead Instructor: Andy Soccodato – The Water Thieves
Description: Achieving a reliable water supply in the rural environment is one of the most challenging tasks that a firefighter may be assigned. This course is designed for members of all ranks and experiences to learn the best practices when establishing a water supply in the rural setting. Students will be introduced to topics such as: safe water shuttle apparatus practices, principles of dump and fill site operations, and tactics for safely and efficiently establishing a dump and fill site. This course is not intended to teach students how to operate fire department pumpers in the rural environment, but rather how to participate as a company tasked with establishing fill and dump sites.


25. Rural Water Supply Operations
Lead Instructor: Andy Soccodato – The Water Thieves
Description: Operating as the supply pumper in the rural environment is one of the most challenging tasks a pump operator may be assigned. This course is designed to teach students field proven techniques to overcome the various challenges commonly encountered in the rural setting, while simultaneously maximizing the supply pumper’s capabilities. Topics covered include the principles behind drafting, alternative drafting methods that don’t require the use of primers, multiple-intake drafting operations, options for dealing with shallow water sources, and TurboDraft operations. By the conclusion of this course, the student shall be capable of establishing a high-volume water supply from even the most challenging rural water sources.