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Academy Fire TrainerWyoming State Forestry Division2500 Academy CourtRiverton, WY 82501Office: 307-857-6820Fax: 307-856-6563
Training Division ManagerWyoming Fire Marshal's Office2500 Academy CourtRiverton, WY 82501Office: 307-856-6776Fax: 307-856-6563
2018 Structural Training Schedule - Wyoming Fire Academy
FIFR, Fire Investigation: First Responders
Date: 9/8/2018 –9/9/2018
Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Instructor: Ken Metzler
Link for Pre-Course work: https://www.usfa.fema.gov/training/nfa/courses/online.html.
Course Description: This two-day course is designed specifically to provide a clear definition of the role of first responders in fire investigation and provide essential knowledge to enable them to recognize the potential of intentionally set fires, preservation and protection of evidence, and proper reporting of information to appropriate officials. By strengthening the partnership between first responders and investigators, the chances for successfully solving arson-related crimes will increase. The course includes topics such as fire behavior, critical observations of the first responder, fire causes, scene security and evidence preservation, legal considerations, and documentation of findings.
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LOCATION: Wyoming Fire Academy, 2500 Academy Court, Riverton WY
DATE: October 13-14, 2018
TIME: Saturday- 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Sunday- 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM Testing- 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
INSTRUCTORS: Eric Siwik, Trainer/ Fire Investigator, others TBD
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to give students the opportunity for hands on training to help complete their training records for Firefighter I. Topics covered will include Forcible Entry, Ladders, Search and Rescue, Ventilation, Live Fire, ICS, and use of the gas props. Participants will also have a chance to take the state written exam for Firefighter I on Sunday afternoon.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Any questions about the class can call the Wyoming Fire Academy at 307-856-6776.
Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operations
LOCATION: Wyoming Fire Academy 2500 Academy Court, Riverton, Wyoming 82501
DATE: October 26, 27 & 28 2018
TIME: 6:00 PM- 10:00 PM (Friday)- Awareness Level
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Saturday)- Operation Level
8:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. (Sunday)- Operation Level
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Hazardous materials are found in every jurisdiction, community, workplace, and modern household. Incidents involving these materials can be caused by such factors as human error, package failure, and transportation accidents. Because of the harmful characteristics of these substances, first responders must possess the knowledge and skills necessary to address incidents involving hazardous materials in a safe and effective manner.
This course incorporates classroom and practical training for hazardous materials response at the operations level. Students will need to bring personal protective structural gear and an SCBA.
INSTRUCTOR(S): Dalton Sanders, SW Regional Trainer / Fire Investigator
CONTACT INFORMATION: Any questions can be directed to Dalton Sanders at the Wyoming Fire Academy (307) 857-6820 Cell (307) 631-8657 or by email at Dalton.sanders@wyo.gov
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