New: Squad/Truck: Special Services
This is a "hands on" program that will cover a wide array of subjects including various truck and squad company functions including search and rescue, ventilation, laddering, and forcible entry and Rapid Intervention. Following a short classroom session, the program will take to the street with several hands on drills planned.  Note: Full PPE and SCBA required. 

New: Rapid Intervention Team 1407
Make sure your team gets the proper training.  This program will train your personnel to the “new” NFPA 1407 standard.   Our veteran instructors will share their experiences in the classroom, then will take you out in the field to demonstrate  various life-saving techniques.  The students will then be challenged by several demanding drills.  RIT teams are there to rescue the rescuers. This program is mentally challenging and physically demanding.

New: RIT Operations in Large/Complex Structures
This program focuses on preparing for rapid intervention deployment when a MAYDAY occurs in a large footprint building. While a MAYDAY event is a single family dwelling can be a challenge for any RIT crew, a MAYDAY event in a large or complex structure multiples the stress and the demand for resources. An extension of our program entitled, Operations in Large and Complex Structures, this offering will be an eye opener for all participants. An intense series of scenarios and hands-on exercises will allow participants to experience the this low frequency, high risk event.

New: Bailout - The Last Resort
Firefighters will learn the basic skills of rope and ladder bailouts. Students practice bailouts and then will be taught to escape using a personal escape rope. For departments who have or considering purchasing a bailout system for their personnel, this program is a must!

New: Technician Level Trench Rescue Training program 
This program will meet or exceed the NFPA 1006 Level I and Level II job performance requirements.
Course curriculum includes:

Case study review of actual trench rescues Hazard assessment and mitigation techniques Shoring of non-intersecting trenches Shoring of intersecting trenches Supplemental shoring techniques

Complex shoring techniques and problem solving Collapse entrapment and extrication methods Patient packaging and removal techniques Incident management consideration Scenario based  training exercises

Command for Company Officers 
New officers will soon realize that their recent promotion is more than just a newly colored helmet and a different title.  From dealing with station situations that can frustrate even a seasoned officer, to making things "happen" on the fire ground and at the fire station, the Task Force 1, Inc. faculty will share their experiences to help prepare you for the officer challenge.  The course features an introduction to strategy and tactics, ICS and safety concerns.  Students will participate in various role plays, interactive problem solving exercises and fire simulation scenarios. 

Incident Commander 
This program takes an in depth look at what  is needed to effectively manage an emergency.  Using NIMS  and ICS principles, students in this program will learn the importance of establishing an Incident Action Plan (IAP) that will drive the strategy and tactics on any incident.  Using case studies, interactive video and simulation software, students will gain first hand experience dealing with simple to complex incidents in a safe learning environment.  With our instructors by your side, we will give you the confidence to deal with challenging emergencies. 
 

Truck company operations Learn why the truck company is so important on private dwellings and commercial building fires. From a "bread and butter" single family dwelling fire to a blaze in commercial building, our instructors will share their years of experiences in dealing with these challenges.   A series of hands-on exercises will allow the students to practice in a controlled environment those skills taught by the instructors.

REAL Truck company operations  In our second truck company program, designed for those wanting a greater challenge,  our instructors will demonstrate advanced truck company skills.   In this program, a series of intense truck company drills will challenge even the best of “truckies”.

Engine company operations  Learn the role of the engine company. This course features a combination of lecture and discussion, followed by a series of field exercises lead by some of the nation's best engine company officers.  Since not all fires happen in single family dwellings, our instructors will take you through various drills that will challenge the most confident engine companies.

The Coordinated Attack
This program demonstrates how to coordinate a fire attack. After an interactive classroom  session, it's time to hit the street. Our instructors will demonstrate what a coordinated fire attack looks like, built on a solid foundation including riding assignments, company responsibilities and strong command presence.  TF1 instructors will orchestrate several fire ground evolutions that will allow everyone to get a workout.

Firefighter Survival 
This program addresses PPE awareness, personal tools, “MAYDAY” procedures and various firefighter survival techniques.  The hands-on-training portion of the class covers wall breaching, low or zero visibility, self-escape/bailout techniques, the window hang, wire entanglement, emergency SCBA procedures and other escape techniques. The class ends with a "confidence" course. 

Managing the MAYDAY
“Managing the Mayday” is an intense training program designed to prepare the participants to deal with a fire officer's worst nightmare, a MAYDAY.  When a MAYDAY is called, we need to continue to manage the incident as well as the  MAYDAY event.  Through a blend  of lecture, discussion and intense mentally challenging hands-on exercises, participants will learn the skills needed to deal with this most stressful event. 
 

Save Yourself, Save Others  This comprehensive hands-on program will focus on the six essential categories of responsibilities for a Firefighter Assist Search Team (FAST): scene safety, preplanning, monitoring, logistics, firefighter tracking and trapped firefighter rescue.  Students in this program will participate in physically demanding and stressful hands-on activities, designed to test the limits of a FAST.  Our instructors will oversee several self survival and rapid intervention team exercises showing how you can save yourself or others!

Managing Risks 
This  program is motivational and highly charged with controversial subject matter, urging the participants to do an introspection of their own organization.  From emergency operations, to station management, our faculty will  challenge the students to “what if” this happens in your organization.  It will encourage them to look at a way of eliminating or minimizing risk.   SOG’s, business practices, fire ground operations, training and litigation exposure, will be reviewed in detail through interactive discussions, role playing, break out projects and case studies.  NFPA standards related to Risk Management, insurance regulations and other external forces will be discussed. 
 

Operations in Large/Complex Structures This program will focus on firefighters searching for life, fire or downed firefighter(s) in a complex/large area occupancy.  Firefighters must have a search procedure in place allowing  them to simplify this low frequency, extremely high risk event.  With the use of a thermal imaging camera and search line, firefighters will be able to search complex/large area occupancies safer, quicker and more effectively.  A fire in a commercial building can be difficult and fast spreading.  Whether it's in a family business in rural America or a mega mall in a big city, one thing is for sure, the fire will be manpower intensive and very dangerous.  Multi-company operations are a part of this program.

Dealin’ with the Tough Stuff 
A line of duty death can devastate a fire company.  With over 100 LODD’s each year, most fire companies take the attitude that it won’t  happen here.  What can you expect if you have a LODD?  Our staff will take you though the moments immediately following a LODD, including  the notification of family and department members, dealing with the media, insuring documentation is preserved, preparing for an internal fact finding and the formal investigation process.  This course will address litigation that may follow.  Our faculty will guide you through a “soul searching” process to review what practices and procedures you already have in place and what you can do to prevent a LODD. 

Incident Safety Officer 
This course examines the Safety Officer’s role at emergency situations.  Persons attending this course should have a working knowledge of IMS, building construction principles and applicable NFPA guidelines.  The students will be able to identify and analyze safety concerns related to all hazards. Through a review of firefighter fatality and injury data and basic risk management principles, the student will increase their skills as a potential Incident Safety Officer.