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Vermont Entry-Level Exterior Firefighter
with ACFA Committee

This comprehensive, hands-on course introduces participants to the key aspects of exterior firefighting. It is designed to train members using familiar equipment. Participants will gain foundational skills and knowledge to safely and effectively support fireground operations.
Topics Covered
The course includes instruction and practical exercises on the following topics:
• History and Orientation
• Communications
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Firefighter Safety
• Fire Behavior
• Ladders
• Extinguishers & Tools
• Hose and Nozzles
• Water Supply
• Building Construction
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for new or aspiring firefighters who will be performing exterior support roles. It is also valuable for experienced members seeking a refresher on critical exterior firefighting skills.
What to Expect
• Hands-on Training: Gain practical experience in essential firefighting techniques.
• Comprehensive Curriculum: Cover all aspects of exterior firefighting, from safety to equipment use.
Dates Belows are Thursday's 6:30pm-9:00pm and Saturday 8am till noon.
20-Feb Introduction / History / Communication
27-Feb SCBA & PPE
6-Mar Building Construction
13-Mar Ladders/Ropes and Knots
20-Mar Fire Behavior
27-Mar Skills Testing
3-Apr Firefighter Safety/Ventilation
10-Apr Search and Rescue/Forcible Entry
17-Apr Pump and Water Supply/Hoses and Nozzles
24-Apr Skills Testing
1-May Make up day
Building Construction
with VT Fire Academy

This course provides firefighters with essential knowledge of building types, construction methods, and their influence on fire behavior. Participants will learn to identify construction features, assess hazards like fire spread and structural collapse, and understand how ventilation impacts heat, smoke, and toxic gases. This training enhances firefighter safety and supports effective decision-making during emergencies.
Basic Fire Pumps
with Retired Chief Mark Bouvier, Bristol Fire Department and Retired Assistant Chief Peter Coffey, Bristo Retired Chief Jeff Cousino, Lincoln Fire Department

This 2 day class is an introductory course on the basic theory and operation of centrifugal pumps. The course is designed to instruct the student in the various aspects of operating a pump, including the use of primers, relief valves and the various controls on a pump panel. The class will also touch upon some aspects of friction loss, relay pumping and flowing water to both hand lines and master streams. Topics will also cover working from both a draft and pressurized systems. Each student will be given an opportunity to use the skills learned during actual pumping conditions.
Saturday afternoon and all day Sunday will be in the field in order that participants can get hands on experience in the operation of pumps.
PPE: Bunker Gear. No SCBA.
Fire Investigation
with Bob Patterson

Join us for this comprehensive Fire Investigation Course, taught by Bob Patterson, a seasoned professional with extensive experience in fire investigation. This course will cover key elements of fire scene analysis, including scene safety, fire behavior, and evidence preservation.
Participants will gain insights into identifying the origin and cause of fires, recognizing fire patterns, and understanding their role in supporting investigative efforts.
The training is ideal for firefighters, officers, and emergency personnel who may encounter fire investigation scenarios. No prior experience in fire investigation is required.
• Course Highlights:
• Scene safety considerations
• Fire behavior and progression
• Identifying fire origins and patterns
• Evidence preservation and documentation
Incident Leadership for Fireground Opperations
with Glenn Usdin

FULL DESCRIPTION COMING SOON!
Chief Usdin is a nationally recognized fire chief. His firefighting career began on Long Island where he served as a company officer in the busy Massapequa FD and then as the first Fire Chief of the Lancaster Township FD in Pa. He owns Command Fire Apparatus, a Lancaster County business that has bought and sold used fire apparatus in Pa. for almost 37 years. Chief Usdin has been a student of Incident Command his entire career and ran the highly acclaimed nationwide Command School for many years. We are very excited to welcome Chief Usdin to our Regional Fire School this year.
Introduction to Firefighting
with Chief Tom Estey, Starksboro FD, Assistant Chief Matt Estey, Starksboro FD.

This 2 day class is designed for rookie firefighters and cadets who have not taken Firefighter One. The course will help you become knowledgeable and helpful on the fire scene. The course will cover: Ladders, Hose loads, Ropes and Knots, Hose Streams and Hose handling, hand tools, PPE, changing air tanks and helping at staging. The course will be classroom and hands on.
PPE: Bunker Gear. SCBA if possible.
Man vs. Machine
with PL Vulcan Fire Training

This 1 day course allows students to be instructed on methods they can use to disentangle victims from a variety of situations. Basic techniques for removing rings are addressed. Evolutions progress in complexity to include auger entrapments, impalements (fencing/inside vehicles), persons trapped under vehicles, torch operations, as well as other “tips & tricks” learned from real-world experiences. The Classroom and Practical Skills portion of the program focus on finding the least complicated method of performing such rescues rather than "overthinking" the given situation.
PPE: Bunker Gear and Eye Protection
For more information on Man VS Machinery please visit our website at: www.plvulcanfiretrainingconcepts.com or look us up on Facebook.
Wilderness First-Aid
with SOLO Training

2 DAY COURSE
The SOLO Wilderness First Aid Course is designed to provide essential skills and knowledge for handling medical emergencies in remote and challenging environments. Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast, guide, or first responder, this course equips you with the tools to respond effectively when professional medical care is not immediately available.
Course Overview
This hands-on course covers a wide range of topics essential for wilderness first aid. Participants will learn to assess and manage medical emergencies, treat injuries, and make critical decisions in remote settings. The curriculum emphasizes practical skills, realistic scenarios, and the unique challenges of wilderness environments.