2021 Heavy Rescue Conference

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Day 1 Lecture (8/31)
0800-0900 - Auggie Matt
0900-1030 - HOFFMAN – Rescue Mindset
1030-1200 - LASA – Back Bay Fire
1200-1300 - LUNCH
1300-1430 - TRACEY – Can we do what we say we can?
1430-1600 - ISAKSON -Command of Rescue Ops "building a midset."
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Day 2 Lecture (9/1)
0900-1030 - HITTLE - Conventional FE: not as simple as gap, set, force
1030-1200 - BYRNE – Arizona Vortex
1200-1300 - LUNCH
1300-1430 - TESARSKI – What's new in trench
1430-1600 - RINALDI – close call
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8 Hour RIT (9/2)
Lead Instructor: Kenny Hayes

Most MAYDAYs are declared within the first 15 minutes of a fire. 90% of all mayday rescues aren't made by the RIT but by crews already operating nearby. IS YOUR DEPARTMENT PREPARED TO RETHINK RIT? This is not your typical RIT course. This is a fast-paced program that will challenge participants to perform RIT operations in situations that reflect the statistics. You will be challenged to rescue real firemen, not mannequins, from mayday situations that arise suddenly, before the lines, ladders, and even the RIT are in place.

This class includes minimal classroom time and practical stations on RIT positions, drags, lifts, and carries, SCBA confidence, and RIT equipment.

The class continues with three of the most common scenarios encountered in mayday situations. These scenarios are guaranteed to challenge the participants physically and mentally to best create the stress of an actual RIT rescue.
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16 Hour Advanced Metal Cutting (9/2-3)
Lead Instructors: Andrew Brassard & Michael Bates

Weather it is a person stuck in a piece of machinery, a person trapped under a building collapse, or a person impaled on something cutting metal has always been a big part of the responsibilities of the special operations company. This class is designed to delve deep into the process of cutting a wide variety of metals. From stainless steel to aluminum and everything in between this class is designed to teach rescuers to size up different metals, select the proper cutting tools, and finally cut a wide variety of metals. This class will be utilizing a wide variety of metal cutting tools including gasoline cutting torches, Oxy Acetylene torches, Plasma Cutters, rotary metal cutting tools, and many others. Students will use and master these tools in a wide variety of rescue situations and on custom made rescue props. If you have ever wanted to have a better understanding of metal cutting and get tons of hands on cutting time... this class is for you!!
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8 Hour Rope (9/2) [Sold Out]
Lead Kelly Byrne

This 8 hour Hands on Training class will look at the latest, best practices involved in operating a Two Tension Rope System utilizing MPD’s as well as the newly released Clutch device. Additionally, we will have a session looking at the forces placed on aerial apparatus when rigged for rope rescue. The best (and worst!) rigging will be looked at with load cells in place to see what kind of forces are actually being placed on the system. An in depth look at the setup and use of the Appalachian Doortex for elevator hoistway anchoring will be presented, with a critical look at how and where the forces are being applied.
16 Hour Heavy Lifting (9/2-3) [Sold Out]
Lead Instructor: Paul DeBartolomeo

Stabilizing, lifting & capturing are the three vital components associated with a successful rescue operation when dealing with a confirmed pin. Remove any one of these, and the results could be disastrous for the victim and rescuers. This class is designed to provide students with a better understanding of the lifting & stabilization equipment typically used in the fire service. The objective of this class is to build a solid operational foundation based on the three aspects of lifting (stabilization, lifting, & capturing) and tying them together to insure a positive outcome. The focus will be Hands on Learning as the students rotate through real life scenarios involving motor vehicles, construction equipment, and big rigs. Students will get plenty of tool time while operating as a member of a rescue team using high pressure airbags, hydraulic jacks, hydraulic rescue tools, Res-q-Jacks, Struts, Griphoists, chain & binders etc.
8 Hour Rescue Company Operations on the Fireground (9/2) [Sold Out]
Lead Instructor: J.J. Cassetta

Whether you are tasked with Truck Company Functions, RIT Operations, or Fire Ground Support, there are a number of important tasks that need to be completed in an efficient and effective manner. This class will cover a few of these vital tasks related to entry, search and rescue, and ground ladders. Students will rotate through several skills stations with plenty of hands on opportunity, learning street proven forcible entry techniques, aggressive primary search and VES skills, and working with ground ladders.
16 Hour Handling Elevator Emergencies (9/3-4)
Lead Instructor: Mike Dragonetti

This course is designed for the trained professionals that respond to emergencies involving stalled elevators. Emergency personnel with inadequate training in “Handling Elevator Emergencies” are exposed to an increased risk of injury or death to both the victim and themselves. This comprehensive course will provide emergency responders with intensive classroom and hands-on training on how to safely and effectively remove passengers from stalled elevators. Basic procedures will be covered in this program. Topics include: nomenclature, safety, how an elevator functions, construction, elevator safety devices, possible equipment needed, initial response steps, restarting a stalled elevator, lock/out – tag/out procedures, elevator doors, use of hoistway door keys/pick tools, poling, removal of passengers from stalled elevators, manually lowering a hydraulic elevator.
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16 Hour Machinery Rescue (9/3-4)
Lead Instructor: Jamie Morelock

Machinery rescue incidents can happen in any community and at anytime. The question is, how well will you be prepared to handle these emergencies? Our high paced class offer maximum "hands on" time that gives the student the best opportunity to learn the skills that are paramount for successful outcomes at these types of incidents.
The class includes: Cutting Torch Work, Hand in a Meat Grinder, Impalements, Disassembly, Arm Trapped in a Auger, Arm in Rollers, Metal Cutting, Lock Out Tag Out, Lifting and Spreading, and much more!
This class utilizes custom props that replicate common machines that people get caught in. The props maximize the learning experience for the student and ensure all students get the same experiences.
Your fire department is expected to rescue people. Be prepared !
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16 Hour Advanced Extrication (9/3-4) [Sold Out]
Lead Instructors: Tai Rondeau & Paul Veri

Craft your skills in multiple breakout sessions. Car manufacturing is changing every year, dictating the need for the fire service to adapt it's extrication techniques, and the tools needed for success. This two-day course will consist of going in-depth using basic street-smart skills to advanced skill levels in multiple real world scenarios.
8 Hour RIT (9/4)
Lead Instructor: Kenny Hayes

Most MAYDAYs are declared within the first 15 minutes of a fire. 90% of all mayday rescues aren't made by the RIT but by crews already operating nearby. IS YOUR DEPARTMENT PREPARED TO RETHINK RIT? This is not your typical RIT course. This is a fast-paced program that will challenge participants to perform RIT operations in situations that reflect the statistics. You will be challenged to rescue real firemen, not mannequins, from mayday situations that arise suddenly, before the lines, ladders, and even the RIT are in place.

This class includes minimal classroom time and practical stations on RIT positions, drags, lifts, and carries, SCBA confidence, and RIT equipment.

The class continues with three of the most common scenarios encountered in mayday situations. These scenarios are guaranteed to challenge the participants physically and mentally to best create the stress of an actual RIT rescue.
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8 Hour Rescue Company Operations on the Fireground (9/4)
Lead Instructor: J.J. Cassetta

Whether you are tasked with Truck Company Functions, RIT Operations, or Fire Ground Support, there are a number of important tasks that need to be completed in an efficient and effective manner. This class will cover a few of these vital tasks related to entry, search and rescue, and ground ladders. Students will rotate through several skills stations with plenty of hands on opportunity, learning street proven forcible entry techniques, aggressive primary search and VES skills, and working with ground ladders.
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