Harrison County Bureau of Emergency Services

Fire Service Classes
2 Day Classes

F01 Large Vehicle Extrication, Donald Longerbean, WVU Fire Instructor

Class will deal with large vehicles, box grailers, ect. Will cover advanced topics and scenarios in rescue using both hand tool as well as heavy rescue tools. Actual hands-on experience will be gained. Class size limited to 20 students. Full turnout gear required. Full eye protection required. Must be 18 years of age or older.

F02 Vehicle Fires, Paul Walters, WVU Fire Instructor, RESA Instructor

This class involves classroom and hands on training in the extinguishment of fires involving means of transportation using attack lines along with a wide variety of extinguishing agents. Special attention will be paid to the safety of the responders. This class will have a live burn. Prerequisites: Firefighter Level I or equivalent. Full turnout gear, SCBA and spare bottle required. Class limit 25. Must be 18 years of age or older.

F03 Vehicle Extrication Awareness & Operations, Walt Cavender, WVU and RESA Instructor / Steve Cavender, WVU and RESA Instructor

This class will cover the basic safety procedures at vehicle extrication scenes. Second part of class will be hands on dealing with hand tools, hydraulic tools and actual extrication from a vehicle at the operations level. Class size limited to 25. Full turnout gear and eye protection required. Must be 18 years of age or older.

F04 Engine Company Operations, Matt Jackson, Ret. Captain, Charleston Fire Department

This course will teach the student the roles and responsibilities of the engine company. Tasks to be covered will be primary and secondary missions, hose lines, developing large volume flows and how to develop effective water supplies will be covered in this class. This is a combination classroom and hands on course. Full turnout gear required. Class limit 24. Must be 18 years of age or older.

F05 Truck Company Operations, Phil Hart, RESA and WVU Instructor

This class will cover rescue, search and ventilation techniques and hand tools used in truck company operations. Aerial positioning and the proper use of ground ladders and aerial ladders will be stressed. Use of elevated master streams and also the topics of salvage, overhaul and utility control will be addressed. Full turnout gear and eye protection required. Must be 18 years of age or older. Class limited to 25.

F06 Structural Firefighting, Lt. Joe Bennett, Clarksburg Fire Department

Not your normal basic structural firefighting course. Class will include extensive use of SCBA (no beards), basic principles and use of hose lines, sprinkler shut offs, search lines, rescue, firefighter safety, survival and ventilation. Majority of class will be hands-on training in both theatrical smoke and live burn atmospheres. Come prepared to work. Course requires full turnout gear with SCBA and spare cylinder. Make sure all equipment is marked. Class size limited to 25 students. Must be 18 years of age or older. Must have completed Firefighter I.

F07 Basic Structural Firefighting for Juniors, Ryan Linville, RESA and WVU Instructor

This class will cover basic engine company skills with hands on use of all fireground equipment. This class is geared to the entry level firefighter. Full turnout gear required with SCBA cylinder. Eye protection required. Must have a signed release from parent or guardian with application. Limited to 25 students.

F08 Arson 1 - Arson Detection for the First Responder, Brad Hartley, Assistant State Fire Marshal

This course is designed specifically to provide a clear definition of the role of initial responder organizations. It will provide essential knowledge to enable responders to recognize the potential of an intentionally set fire, preserve evidence and properly report the information to appropriate officials. The course includes the following basic topics: fire behavior, critical observations of the first responder, fire cause, scene security and evidence preservation, legal considerations and how to report findings properly to appropriate officials. This training course is designed specifically for the firefighter who is inexperienced in arson detection and the preserving of evidence at the fire scene. It is not designed for the arson-experienced firefighter or investigator. This is a National Fire Academy class. Must be 18 years of age or older.

F09 Incident Command System, Kelly Nelsen, RESA and WVU Instructor

One of the recommended officers' courses, ICS teaches the National Fire Academy's Model Incident Management System using a wide variety of incident scenarios.

F10 Incident Safety Officer, Rodney Strait, WVU and RESA Instructor

This course examines the Safety Officer's role at emergency responses. A specific focus on operations within an Incident Command System (ICS) as a Safety Officer is a main theme. Response to all-hazards types of situations will be emphasized. Target Audience: Individuals who have a Safety Officer responsibility at emergency operation situations. Persons attending this course should have a working knowledge of ICS as taught by the NFA, building constructions principles, hazardous materials management, applicable NFPA guidelines and Federal regulations.

F11 Advanced Rapid Intervention, Virgil White, Captain Charleston Fire Department / John Taylor III, WVU and RESA Instructor

This training program meets NFPA 1500's requirements for Rapid Intervention Teams. Multiple scenarios involving rescue of downed firefighters will be offered including teaching firefighters performing this valuable function how to breach walls, lift collapsed structural elements, perform hot SCBA changes and learn valuable self-rescue procedures. Prerequisites: Firefighter I. Full turnout gear and SCBA required. Must be 18 years of age or older.

F12 Emergency Vehicle Driving, David Fox, RESA and WVU Instructor

This is a combination classroom and practical skills training about emergency vehicle operations. Safety, legal aspects, inspection and driver responsibilities are covered. Both written and practical examinations are administered. This class meets WV State Fire Commission and State EMS initial driver training requirements/recommendations. The course is designed to meet DOT and NFPA standards. Students must bring their own apparatus if they wish to take driving part in their own equipment. Prerequisites: Must have proof of valid WV operators license or other state drivers license. Must be 18 years of age or older. 16 hours.

F13 ATV Search & Rescue, Tim Arthur, RESA Instructor

This class is designed to teach firefighters and emergency responders the basic skill necessary to perform search and rescue operations using ATVs. On the first day students will learn basic search tactics and resources, land navigation skills, patient packaging and basic tracking. On the second day the students will be practicing these new skills outdoors with practical evolutions. All participants need to bring an ATV, helmet and eye protection. Full protective gear required. Must be 18 years of age or older. Class limit 15.

Saturday Only Class

F14 NFIRS - National Fire Incident Reporting Systems, Carol Nolte, Deputy State Fire Marshal

This 8 hour introductory class covers the basics of participation in the National Fire Incident Reporting Systems (NFIRS) Version 5.0, including data management principles, State Code requirements for incident reporting, entering, saving and retrieving required modules according to incident type and correction validation errors. This class is recommended for the FD's who are just beginning in computerized fire incident reporting, or those who are planning to upgrade to 5.0. Although the class is geared for those with very basic computer skills, individuals with intermediate computer capabilities will also benefit from the training.

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