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COLORADO FIRE
FIGHTERS ACADEMY
O CTO BE R 5- 9, 2016 • PA GOS A SP R I NGS
30th Annual Colorado Firefighter Academy 2016
The Academy
CFFA Faculty Members
The Colorado Firefighter Academy is a result of a consolidated
effort of educational institutions in SW Colorado and several
surrounding emergency service agencies. Today Southwest
Colorado Community College and many of the original agencies
continue to offer the academy with the continued mission to
provide high quality and affordable training in a rural setting for
all levels of service.
CFFA Faculty members are recognized leaders who offer
current, top-level training in their field. Participants will be
able to learn from these local, state and national members
of the fire service.
Planning Committee Members
Charles Balke – CFFA Chairperson, Clifton Fire Protection
District Fire Chief
Cristy Orvis – CFFA Co-Chairperson, Ridgway Fire Department
Captain
NEW for 2016 will be a “MEET AND GREET” session which
will give participants an opportunity to sit down with faculty
members and ask specific questions they may not have
been able to ask during the training session time period.
More information on the session is listed later in this
brochure.
Vendor Exhibits
Tim Batchelor – Los Pinos Fire Captain and Wildland
Coordinator
Vendor exhibits are an important part of your educational
experience at CFFA. Vendors will offer you instruction and
information about the latest developments in the fire
service. Be sure to visit with the vendors during the
designated breaks while at the academy.
Shawn Bittle – Cortez Fire Department Asst. Chief
Academy Fees
Ray Aspromonte – Mancos Fire Department
Length
Early Bird
After Sept. 15th
Joshua Lorenzen –Upper Pine River Fire Protection District
Deputy Chief of Operations
One Day Two Day Three Day Four Day -
$165.00
$250.00
$325.00
$350.00
$185.00
$275.00
$350.00
$395.00
Don Chapman – Alamosa Fire Department Fire Chief
Andy Ebner – Farmington Fire Department Battalion Chief
Alan Ziff – Fire Science Technologies Chair, Pueblo Community
College
Troy Salazar – EMS/Fire Science Coordinator, Southwest
Colorado Community College
Course Certification
Certification of attendance will be issued by the instructors at
the end of each session. Continuing education credit is issued
by SCCC which is accredited by the Colorado Community
College System.
Breakfast/Keynote Presentations
Breakfast will be provided each morning (except Sunday)
starting at 0700 hours with announcements and keynote
presentations starting at 0715. (Ropes Rescue participants will
also have breakfast served Thursday morning at 0700 hours.)
Registration Process
Registration form is in the back of the printed brochure or
can be done online. Any agency that is sending multiple
participants can mail one check, pay by credit card, or
request an invoice to be sent. Invoices must be paid prior to
CFFA or at the door. NO NEW REGISTRATIONS WILL BE
ACCEPTED AFTER OCTOBER 1, 2016. Any registration forms
postmarked after September 15 will not be eligible for Early
Bird rates. https://www.coloradofirefighteracademy.org
Cancellation Fees
The registration fee less $50.00 administrative charge, will
be refunded if the notice is received on or before
September 15, 2016. After the 30th refunds will not be
issued, however participant substitutions are permitted.
For more information, contact Troy Salazar at 970-564-6231 or email
[email protected]
30th Annual Colorado Firefighter Academy 2016
2016 CFFA Faculty
Ray Aspromonte – has been a volunteer for over 5 years working as a
training officer, firefighter and an EVT Certified mechanic working on
truck maintenance with Mancos Fire Protection District.
Tony Aspromonte – has been a volunteer for over 30 years and is the
Chief at Mancos Fire Protection District. Tony has served in all aspects
of the department including firefighter, EMT, training officer and Asst.
Chief.
Charles Balke – is the Fire Chief for the Clifton Fire Protection District
in Mesa County, Colorado. He has been in the Fire Service for 28 years
starting his career in Southern Arizona. After 22 years in Arizona he
moved to Colorado. He is a NR/Colorado State Paramedic, Colorado
Regional Proctor and a member of the Four Corners Training Officers
Association.
Ken Bailey – is the Fire Chief for Travis County Fire Rescue just outside
of Austin, TX with over 19 years of experience as a firefighter,
lieutenant, battalion chief, paramedic, fire instructor and USAR rescue
specialist.
Tim Batchelor – has been in the fire service for more than 30 years, 25
of which he was with North and West Brookfield Fire Departments in
central Massachusetts. Other FF positions including dive teams,
technical rescue, recruit instructor, national fire instructor, Mass. Fire
Academy recruit instructor, U.S.A.R. MASS Taskforce 1 instructor, and
Mass. Type 2 IA hand crew lead and saw boss.
Shawn Bittle - New to Colorado, Shawn has been with Cortez since
April of this year. He relocated from Missouri with more than 25 years’
of wide range experience in the fire service. Shawn started as a junior
firefighter in 1986 with a volunteer fire department just outside his
hometown of Springfield. Since then he has been a member of both
rural/suburban combination departments and a full time urban
department. Before coming to Colorado he previously served as
Firefighter / Paramedic, Company Officer, and Fire Chief. Shawn has
spent the last 17 years with the City of St. Louis Fire Department on
Engine Company 28 and Truck Company 30.
Andrew Ebner – currently serves as Battalion Chief with Farmington
Fire Department and is an instructor in the Fire Science Program at
San Juan College in Farmington. Prior to Farmington he was a
volunteer with Frederick Fire Department in Maryland for eight years.
Sylvia Goosens – is an 8-year volunteer with Pagosa Fire Protection
District and President of the Pagosa Fire Auxiliary. She has an
academic background in journalism, communication and literature.
She taught French, philosophy and critical thinking for many years. She
is always the first one to involve Pagosa Fire in different projects.
Stuart Grant – is a veteran of the fire service with over 30 years of
service. He currently serves as Battalion Chief with Dallas Fire Rescue.
Stuart is a master firefighter and fire instructor with the Texas
Commission on Fire Protection. He has also served as an Academy
Commander, HazMat officer, Paramedic and rope rescue member.
Devin Haynie – San Luis Valley Fire Management Officer, Colorado
Division of Fire Prevention and Control. His fire career started in
2002 with Del Norte Fire Protection District and U.S. Forest
Service, the last 10 years have been spent on Alamosa Fire.
Previously worked for both the Rio Grande National Forest and
Tonto National Forest ranging from firefighter to Fire Operations
Specialist.
Jeff Johnson – Fire Investigator and commissioned Police Officer
for Aurora Fire Rescue. Professional FF/EMT for 20 years, POST
certified and Sworn Police Officer, IAAI, CFI and CFEI certified
through NAFI.
Leo Lloyd – currently serves as the EMS Training Captain with
Durango Fire and Rescue. He has over 30 years of EMS experience
working as a paramedic with a ground ambulance and as a Flight
Nurse/Paramedic with Air Care Medical Flight in Farmington, NM.
He is an active member with La Plata County Search and Rescue
and an instructor for Rigging for Rescue in Ouray. Leo is and active
rock and ice climber, ultra-runner and back country skier.
Joshua Lorenzen –started in the fire/EMS service in 1999 as a
volunteer with his first full time position starting in 2003. Over the
course of his career Josh served in the position of FF/EMT,
FF/Paramedic, Training Captain and currently serves as Deputy
Chief for UPRFPD.
Jordon Pertersen – is an Engine Captain in the south suburbs of
Salt Lake City. After attending the 5th firefighter funeral as a result
of suicide he decided to make an attempt to understand the root
causes of FF mental illness. He has completed a Master’s degree in
Psychology and is working on his Doctorate.
Adelmo Trujillo – is an 18 year veteran of the fire service and
currently serves as the 1st Asst. Chief for the Del Norte Fire
Department where his fire experiences started at a young age
helping out around the station and learning the operation in a
whole. He has attended many trainings around the country
learning the craft from many different instructors from small town
and large city and is also the district 3rd Vice President for the
Colorado State Fire Fighters Association.
John Wichersheim – graduated from The University of Colorado
with a Bachelor’s in Business. He has worked for 29+ years in the
area of safety with over 16 of those years in fire safety. He has
been involved in new product development in fire safety gear and
also been the Senior Territory Manager with MSA.
Byron Willems – is the founder of Colorado Team Holmatro and
“REAL WORLD” Extrication Training. He is the owner/operator of
Craig Fire and Safety. Nationally Certified Extrication Trainer since
1991 and has 30+ years of experience in Fire Service.
For more information, contact Troy Salazar at 970-564-6231 or email
[email protected]
30th Annual Colorado Firefighter Academy 2016
ACADEMY SESSIONS
Breakfast/Keynote Presentation – Friday/Saturday 0700 hours
Friday –
Leaderhood and Brothership
Shawn Bittle - Asst. Fire Chief
Saturday –
Sleep Loss is Killing Firefighters
Jacqueline Davis - RYT, Specialist in First Responder Nidra Therapy
Thursday - Sunday Workshops
October 6 - 9, 2016
(Must attend all days)
Early Bird $350 After Sept. 15 $395
Rookie Track
Andy Ebner and staff
The Rookie Track will run for three and a half days. Participants
are required to attend all sessions. Each track will cover the same
information. The sessions are described below. SCBA & NFPA
Compliant turnout gear required for all sessions.
LIMITED TO 40 PARTICIPANTS
Day One
Personal Protective Equipment and SCBA’s
Wednesday – Friday Workshop
October 5 – 7, 2016
(Must attend all three days)
Early Bird $325 After Sept. 15 $350
Rope Rescue
Leo Lloyd, Charley Tally
(LIMITED TO 12 PARTICIPANTS)
This 3-day “hands on” workshop is structured for rescue personnel
(Mountain Rescue, Fire Rescue, Industrial Rescue, and etc) committed
to developing and reinforcing their technical rope rescue skills in a
variety of challenging mountain settings. Our primary emphasis in this
team oriented overview will be exploring rigging options and
techniques that are safe, timely, efficient, and most importantly,
gentle on the patient and rescuers. Much of our time will be spent in
realistic, practical, and challenging terrain settings in around the
Pagosa Springs area. We will set aside appropriate time for refreshing
and reviewing foundation skills as group dynamics dictate. Additional
information on the workshop (e.g. personal equipment requirements,
logistics, and etc) will be sent to you two weeks prior to the class Sign
up early as this workshop will fill up quickly!
This session will be part classroom and also have PPE, SCBA drills
and familiarization. Students will participate in SCBA confidence
maze and team drills (to include some search patterns). This day
will also cover the identification of toxic atmospheres on the fire
ground. We will examine physical requirements of wearer,
limitations of equipment and
safety features of all SCBA.
Day Two
Ladders, Hoses and Nozzles
This session will cover basic ladder training for the Rookie. Ladder
parts, placement, reach, safety and “cardinal rules” will be
covered. Participants will also receive information regarding basic
nozzle drills.
Day Three
Fire Lab, Firefighter Safety and Survival
This class is for students who have limited exposure to fire
behavior and attack methods. It includes instructor/student
discussion followed by hands-on sessions utilizing the burn trailer.
This hands-on session will allow each student to observe smoke
and fire behavior and practice different
For more information, contact Troy Salazar at 970-564-6231 or email
[email protected]
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Day Four
Fire Lab, Firefighter Safety and Survival?
This class is for students who have limited exposure to fire behavior
and attack methods.
It includes instructor/student discussion
followed by hands-on sessions utilizing the burn trailer. This hands-on
session will allow each student to observe smoke and fire behavior
and practice different offensive fire attack methods. Introduction to
firefighter survival will also be covered.
Thursday - Friday Workshop
October 6 - 7, 2016
(Thursday afternoon, all-day Friday)
Early Bird $250 After Sept. 15 $275
Auto Extrication: Train the Trainer (Thurs afternoon/Friday allday)
Byron Willems
This is a one and a half day course designed specifically for the
experienced firefighter and/or training officers. This course uses a
blend of classroom presentation with a large amount of hands on
participation. Students will learn vital aspects of extrication and be
able to take information learned back to their organizations and
deliver training to their personnel based on modern principles of
extrication. Handouts and instructional materials will be provided
to the student to help them present information to others. This
class is NOT for the new firefighter. Special Requirements Standard issue FD Bunker, Gear with primary eye protection
(Safety Glasses or Goggles) - Ideally Extrication gloves
Thursday - Saturday Workshops
October 6 – 8, 2016
(Must attend all days)
Early Bird $325 After Sept. 15 $350
S130 & S190 Class
Devin Haynie
Provides entry-level wildland firefighter skills, human factors on the
fire line, instruction in the primary factors that affect the start and
spread of wildfires, as well as recognition of potenial hazardous
situations.
Firefighter to Fire Officer: It’s Not Just Tactics
Charles Balke, Joshua Lorenzen
This multi-day course is designed for those individuals that have
either recently promoted to a Fire Officer role or those that aspire
to make the transition. This course goes beyond the aspects of
Strategy and Tactics and in not the focus of the course. While
Strategy and Tactics are an important role for the Fire Officer it is
typically the other associated aspects that individuals have
difficulty learning or that get them in trouble. Topics addressed in
this course are based on the various aspects the Fire Officer is
faced with on and off the emergency scene. This course will
specifically cover the topics of Importance of Accountability on and
off the scene, Effective Communication, Firefighter Safety &
Survivability, Making the Transition, Command Presence, Risk vs
Benefit, Documentation and more. This course is designed to
provide an environment that is supportive and non-judgmental
where all participants can practice new or refine previous concepts
in emergency service leadership.
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[email protected]
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Friday - Saturday Workshops
October 7 - 8, 2016
(Must attend all days)
Early Bird $250 After Sept. 15 $275
5 Objectives to Strategy & Tactics
Ken Bailey and Stu Grant
This two-day course will focus on organizing the fire ground, obtaining
situational awareness, establishing incident priorities, evaluating risk
tolerance and defining an incident strategy. Additionally, the course
will delve into the various fire ground tactics that support your
strategy. This course centers on the tactics and strategies around 5
major incident objectives: 1. Fire Attack 2. Search and Rescue 3.
Forcible Entry 4. Ventilation & 5. Water Supply. This course is
designed as an interactive workshop with some scenarios built in so
that the students can put these concepts into practice. The takeaway
for the students is the ability to manage the fire ground in an effective
way and improve their understanding of the advantages
and disadvantages of certain strategies and tactics.
Half-Day and Full-Day Courses
Thursday
October 6, 2016
Pump Testing
Ray Aspromonte, Tony Aspromonte
(Limited to 15 students)
This class will cover pump operator, pump test inspection and
actual pump test with required documentation. Standard for
inspection, maintenance, and retirement of fire apparatus. NFPA
1911
Basic Thermal Imaging (Thurs. a.m.)
John Wickersheim
Designed primarily for those with little or no experience with the
TIC’s. This class will cover the history, how TIC’s work, current
technology, what a TIC can see and do – and what it cannot; heavy
on applications and uses. There will be hands on portion where
we will participate in a live smoke scenario. SCBA and NFPA
compliant turnout gear required.
Advanced Thermal Imaging (Thurs. p.m.)
John Wickersheim
Forcible Entry
Adelmo Trujillo
(Limited to 15 students)
Students should have some experience with thermal imaging
cameras (TIC), and are encouraged to bring their own TIC if
possible. This class stresses hands-on use in fire, search and
rescue, but also covers size up, auto accidents and HazMat. The
class will help students understand the multiple uses of a TIC.
Students will participate in an actual burn/smoke scenario. SCBA
and NFPA compliant turnout gear required.
This class will cover the basics of conventional forcible entry. Fire
departments across the country face forcible entry challenges each
day. We will cover using the irons, thru-the-lock, and saw work. We
will also cover opening garage and overhead doors. There will be
some inside classroom size up done at the beginning of the day and
the rest of the day will be hands on. Students will have opportunities
to conventionally force inward and outward swinging doors with 1 and
2 person techniques. Students will also have an opportunity to go
“thru the lock” on store front doors and residential deadbolts.
For more information, contact Troy Salazar at 970-564-6231 or email
[email protected]
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Friday
October 7, 2016
Firefighter Mental Health (Fri a.m.)
Jordan Petersen
This class is designed to help firefighters understand the growing
problem of mental health, how to respond to it in their own life and
the lives of those around them, how to prevent mental illness through
resiliency, and how to develop organizational mental health initiatives.
The class revolves around awareness and prevention and answers the
question of how a firefighter can enter a career happy, healthy, and
excited, but over the years become mentally exhausted. The learning
topics include; managing emotions during emergencies, sleep
disturbance and mental wellness correlation, and managing the
adrenaline response.
Firefighter Rescue (Fri p.m.)
Sean M. Toomey
This course will review and familiarize participants with basic rescue
and removal techniques for endangered/incapacitated firefighters,
and basic RIT operations and responsibilities. Students will become
familiar with responsibilities of the Rapid Intervention Team; review
firefighter carries and drags in full PPE with low visibility; review
emergency SCBA procedures, and practical application of the
Langvardt Drill.
Gas Detection (one a.m. and one p.m.)
John Wickerseim
This class is designed to cover the proper care, use, calibration and
maintenance of gas detection devices and also the operation of all gas
monitors, application and technologies. Students are encouraged to
bring their own gas monitors for specific and hands on experience and
basic troubleshooting.
Hydrant to Nozzle: Train the Trainer
Adelmo Trujillo
Hydrant to nozzle is an intermediate class that offers information on
how to maximize hydrant flows along with booster back up with final
delivery through the nozzle. Students will learn how to fully tap a
hydrant along with how to pump through a four way valve to increase
pressure to the first due engine on scene. Booster back up will also
show students how to maximize the use of apparatus on scene to gain
a tactical water advantage for quick knock down. We will also go
through the process of how to obtain manageable target flow for 1 ¾”,
2” and 2 ½” hand lines using a Flow Meter, Scale and Pito Gage to find
out GPM, Reaction Force and Nozzle Pressure.
State Training Trailer – Instructor In-service
Mark Quick
The Mobile Live Fire Training Unit (MLFTU) was purchased by the DFPC
to help fire departments gain experience with live fire training in areas
with limited to no access to burn facilities. The 53 foot trailer is
configured to accommodate above, below and grade level fire
scenarios through the use of a hydraulically operated second story.
Size Up for small Commercial Fires (Fri a.m.)
Katherine Ridenhour
Fighting fire in a commercial occupancy is different than in singlefamily dwellings. Whether we are the IC, first due officer or the
firefighter, we need to know and understand the differences in
construction, fire behavior and resource needs. This class focuses
on the risk verses benefit considerations for smaller commercial
occupancies and reviews a risk benefit model to help us combat
these fires safely. We will review first due size up basics, common
issues inherent to commercial structures and initial strategy and
tactics in scenario practice. Learn how to approach small
commercial structure fires smartly and safely.
Saturday
October 8, 2016
Basic Thermal Imaging (Sat. a.m.)
John Wickersheim
Designed primarily for those with little or no experience with the
TIC’s. This class will cover the history, how TIC’s work, current
technology, what a TIC can see and do – and what it cannot; heavy
on applications and uses. There will be hands on portion where
we will participate in a live smoke scenario. SCBA and NFPA
compliant turnout gear required.
Advanced Thermal Imaging (Sat. p.m.)
John Wickersheim
Students should have some experience with thermal imaging
cameras (TIC), and are encouraged to bring their own TIC if
possible. This class stresses hands-on use in fire, search and
rescue, but also covers size up, auto accidents and HazMat. The
class will help students understand the multiple uses of a TIC.
Students will participate in an actual burn/smoke scenario. SCBA
and NFPA compliant turnout gear required.
Hash Oil Extrication Hazards: Safety for First Responders
Jeff Johnson, Mike Blanchard
A look inside the illicit manufacturing and dangers of the latest
marijuana craze. This presentation focus is on the chemicals,
dangers, and risks for first responders associated with the
manufacturing of butane hash oil and safe practices when
encountering these labs. Student are shown demonstrative
evidence seized by Aurora Fire Department fire and explosives
investigators. This class also addresses the dangers of illegal
marijuana grows and marijuana concentrate production to
firefighters and first responders.
Firefighter Rescue (Sat a.m.)
Sean M. Toomey
This course will review and familiarize participants with basic
rescue and removal techniques for endangered/incapacitated
firefighters, and basic RIT operations and responsibilities. Students
will become familiar with responsibilities of the Rapid Intervention
Team; review firefighter carries and drags in full PPE with low
visibility; review emergency SCBA procedures, and practical
application of the Langvardt Drill.
For more information, contact Troy Salazar at 970-564-6231 or email
[email protected]
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Saturday (cont)
Firefighter Mental Health (Sat p.m.)
Jordan Petersen
This class is designed to help firefighters understand the growing
problem of mental health, how to respond to it in their own life and
the lives of those around them, how to prevent mental illness through
resiliency, and how to develop organizational mental health initiatives.
The class revolves around awareness and prevention and answers the
question of how a firefighter can enter a career happy, healthy, and
excited, but over the years become mentally exhausted. The learning
topics include; managing emotions during emergencies, sleep
disturbance and mental wellness correlation, and managing the
adrenaline response.
Size Up for small Commercial Fires (Fri a.m.)
Katherine Ridenhour
Fighting fire in a commercial occupancy is different than in singlefamily dwellings. Whether we are the IC, first due officer or the
firefighter, we need to know and understand the differences in
construction, fire behavior and resource needs. This class focuses on
the risk verses benefit considerations for smaller commercial
occupancies and reviews a risk benefit model to help us combat these
fires safely. We will review first due size up basics, common issues
inherent to commercial structures and initial strategy and tactics in
scenario practice. Learn how to approach small commercial structure
fires smartly and safely.
State Training Trailer – Instructor In-service
Mark Quick
The Mobile Live Fire Training Unit (MLFTU) was purchased by the DFPC
to help fire departments gain experience with live fire training in areas
with limited to no access to burn facilities. The 53 foot trailer is
configured to accommodate above, below and grade level fire
scenarios through the use of a hydraulically operated second story.
Setting Up the Fire Auxiliary and Rehab
Sylvia Goosens
Auxiliaries are an invaluable addition to any fire department and
community. This FREE class explores the specifics of how to set one
up and keep it running. Review the various goals, objectives and
functions that can be achieved, where it fits into the fire department
hierarchy, define the elections of officers and officer’s duties,
membership issues, fundraising ideas, examples of bylaws, and how to
conduct meetings. A special emphasis will be on firefighter rehab. We
will discuss the legalities of auxiliaries and how to become a 501c3 if
desired. The class is available for any supporters of your agency who
may be interested in creating an auxiliary, both men and women. We
also will welcome members of other auxiliaries to join our discussion
and share their experiences.
Sunday (a.m. only)
October 9, 2016
Firefighter Mental Health
Jordan Petersen
This class is designed to help firefighters understand the growing
problem of mental health, how to respond to it in their own life
and the lives of those around them, how to prevent mental illness
through resiliency, and how to develop organizational mental
health initiatives. The class revolves around awareness and
prevention and answers the question of how a firefighter can
enter a career happy, healthy, and excited, but over the years
become mentally exhausted.
The learning topics include;
managing emotions during emergencies, sleep disturbance and
mental wellness correlation, and managing the adrenaline
response.
Hash Oil Extrication Hazards: Safety for First Responders
Jeff Johnson, Mike Blanchard
A look inside the illicit manufacturing and dangers of the latest
marijuana craze. This presentation focus is on the chemicals,
dangers, and risks for first responders associated with the
manufacturing of butane hash oil and safe practices when
encountering these labs. Student are shown demonstrative
evidence seized by Aurora Fire Department fire and explosives
investigators. This class also addresses the dangers of illegal
marijuana grows and marijuana concentrate production to
firefighters and first responders.
State Training Trailer – Instructor In-service
Mark Quick
The Mobile Live Fire Training Unit (MLFTU) was purchased by the
DFPC to help fire departments gain experience with live fire
training in areas with limited to no access to burn facilities. The 53
foot trailer is configured to accommodate above, below and grade
level fire scenarios through the use of a hydraulically operated
second story.
Establishing a Jr. Firefighter Program
Sylvia Goosens
Bring your Junior Firefighters or interested youth that may want to
become firefighters and let’s play! This FREE course is designed to
create a safe, fun and educational environment where we can
show our youth the basics of firefighting. We will be rotating thru
hands-on evolutions like SCBA, ladders, hose pulls, ropes and
knots, and other tools while talking about the job of a firefighter.
Our cadre of instructors will take good care of the juniors and
make sure they learn new skills, meet new friends and have a lot
of fun!
Please provide bunker gear (pants, jackets, helmets, hoods, gloves
and boots if possible and let us know in advance if you need any
extra gear from Pagosa Fire. We will try to provide it if possible to
those participants that don’t have the necessary equipment.) If
you are interested in being an instructor, please email Sylvia
Goosens at [email protected] as soon as possible.
For more information, contact Troy Salazar at 970-564-6231 or email
[email protected]
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REGISTRATION FORM - ONE FORM PER REGISTRANT
(Choose the workshops listed below)
Four Day Workshops
(Thursday – Sunday)
__________
Rookie Track
__________
S130/190
Three Day Workshops
(Wednesday – Friday)
__________
Ropes Rescue
Three Day Workshops
(Thursday – Saturday)
__________
Firefighter to Officer
Two Day Workshops
(Thursday afternoon & Friday all day)
__________
Auto Extrication: Train the Trainer
(Friday – Saturday)
PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY
Last Name: _______________________________________
First Name: _______________________________________
Middle Initial: _____________________________________
Mailing Address: ___________________________________
_________________________________________________
City: ________________________________State: _______
Zip:___________ Phone: (_____) ______________________
Department/Agency: _______________________________
__________
5 Objectives to Strategy and Tactics
_________________________________________________
__________
One Day Workshops
(Thursday)
Forcible Entry (all-day)
Mailing Address: ___________________________________
__________
Pump Testing (all-day)
_________________________________________________
__________
Basic Thermal Imaging (morning)
__________
Advanced Thermal Imaging (afternoon)
__________
(Friday)
Hydrant to Nozzle: Train the Trainer (all day)
Zip:___________ Phone: (_____) ______________________
__________
Firefighter Mental Health (morning)
Payment Information (Must be included with registration):
__________
Size Up for small Commercial Fires (morning)
__________
Gas Detection (morning) or
__________
Gas Detection (afternoon)
__________
Firefighter Rescue (afternoon)
__________
State Training Trailer – Instructor In-service (afternoon)
__________
(Saturday)
Hash Oil Extrication Hazards
Check Enclosed (payable to SCCC): __________
__________
Forcible Entry (all-day)
Credit Card: __________
__________
Advanced Thermal Imaging (afternoon)
__________
Basic Thermal Imaging (morning)
__________
Firefighter Rescue (morning)
__________
Firefighter Mental Health (afternoon)
__________
Size Up for small Commercial Fires (afternoon)
__________
State Training Trailer – Instructor In-service (afternoon)
__________
Setting Up the Fire Auxiliary and Rehab
__________
(Sunday a.m. only)
Hash Oil Extrication Hazards
__________
Firefighter Mental Health (morning)
__________
State Training Trailer – Instructor In-service (morning)
__________
Establishing a Jr. Firefighter Program
City: ________________________________State: _______
If you are sending multiple registrants, please make sure
they all list the Department/Agency responsible for
payment. Registration paperwork without this information
will result in the individual being billed for attendance
(Choose one option listed below)
Card Number: _____________________________________
Name on Card: ____________________________________
Expiration Date: ___________________________________
Authorized Signature: ______________________________
Send Invoice: __________
PAYMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AT THE DOOR.
PAYMENT INFORMATION ABOVE MUST BE COMPLETED TO
HOLD A SPOT FOR INDIVIDUAL REGISTERING.
For more information, contact Troy Salazar at 970-564-6231 or email
[email protected]
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Schedule of Events
Registration and Check-in
Pre-Con’s Start (Rope Rescue)
Conference Room
Wednesday October 5, 2016
0730 – 1830
Community Center - Front Lobby
0800 – 1730
Community Center – West
Registration and Check-in/Breakfast
Class Sessions Begin
Lunch
Thursday October 6, 2016
0630 – 0800
0830 – 1200
1200 – 1300
Class Sessions Resume
1300 – 1730
Instructor/Faculty Dinner
1800 – 2000
Friday October 7, 2016
0630 - 0800
Registration and Check In/Breakfast
Lobby/Main Hall
Honor Guard and Presentation of Colors
0700 – 0715
Community Center – Front Lobby
Various Locations
Community Center – Main Hall
Various Locations
Coyote Grill
Community Center – Front
Community Center – Main Hall
Welcome and Opening Remarks
CFFA Chair Charles K. Balke
0715 – 0730
Community Center – Main Hall
Classes Sessions Begin
0830 – 1200
Various Classrooms
Lunch
1200 – 1300
Community Center
*Keynote Speaker – Shawn Bittle
“Leaderhood & Brothership”
0730 – 0815
Community Center – Main Hall
Class Sessions Resume
1300 – 1730
Various Classrooms
T-shirt/Hat/Patch Exchange
Vendor Sponsored Event & Raffle
1800 – 1930
1730 – 2030
Community Center – Main Hall
Community Center – Main Hall
Saturday October 8, 2016
0630 - 0800
Community Center – Main Hall
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Breakfast
CFFA Special Recognition & Instructor of the Year
Presented by CFFA Chair - Charles Balke
0715 – 0730
Community Center – Main Hall
Class Sessions Begin
*Keynote Speaker – Jacqueline Davis
“Sleep Loss is Killing Firefighters”
0730 – 0815
0830 – 1200
Various Classrooms
Lunch
1200 – 1300
Community Center
Community Center – Main Hall
Class Sessions Resume
1300 – 1730
Various Classrooms
Instructor/Student Networking
1830 - 2100
Coyote Grill
Breakfast
Class Sessions Begin
Sunday October 9, 2016
0630 – 0800
0830 – 1400
On Your Own
CSU Extension
For more information, contact Troy Salazar at 970-564-6231 or email
[email protected]
30th Annual Colorado Firefighter Academy 2016
Hotel Accommodations Options
The Pagosa Springs Inn & Suites
1-888-221-8088
970-731-3400
www.pagosaspringsinnsuites.com
Ask for CFFA rate
2016 VENDORS
Be sure to visit their booths and thank them for their
continued support of CFFA!
Econolodge
970-731-2701
Ask for firefighter rate
The Springs Resort & Spa
1-800-225-0934
www.pagosahotsprings.com
Call for CFFA rates
Healing Waters Resort
970-264-5910
Ask for CFFA Rate
www.pshotsprings.com
Hillside Inn
970-731-5101
www.hillsideinnpagosa.com
Quality Inn Downtown
(Across from Hot Springs)
970-507-8703
Ask for CFFA Rate
www.choicehotels.com/hotels/co306
For more information, contact Troy Salazar at 970-564-6231 or email
[email protected]