Building Construction: Fire Officer’s Guide for Today’s Buildings on Fire Sponsor: NSVFA / Nebr. State Fire School Instructor: Chief Christopher Naum, SFPE Today’s buildings and occupancies present increasing challenges that have redefined strategic and tactical fireground operations and impact these operations on a wide variety of levels that often include adverse fire conditions, structural compromise, collapse and increasing challenging operations. Presenting insights on building construction for today’s fire service, the primary objective of this program is to increase awareness and understanding and promote new skill sets in the fundamentals of building construction that directly impact firefighting and command operations at structure fires. A discussion of emerging trends in Building Construction Systems, Occupancy Risks, Collapse & Compromise Characteristics, Methods & Materials, related to building anatomy and tactical fireground options will be presented. Continuing the highly successful feature from last year’s program the class highlight consisting of a four-hour walking tour of buildings in downtown Grand Island learning first-hand about construction features, how to read a building and tactical considerations. This highly interactive and thought-provoking program challenges conventional fire service paradigms and identifies integral functions impacting First-Due tactical decision-making and firefighting. This class is geared towards Company and Command Officers; however, all ranks and experience levels will benefit from this program. Student Course Limit: 60 Students (2 per department) PPE NOT Required - Classroom Only

Structure Protection During Wildland Fire Incidents Sponsor: Nebraska Forest Service Instructor: Justin Nickless, Fire Management Specialist Nebraska Forest Service Fires In the rural/ Urban interface can quickly become a major incident despite the number of acres burning, demanding a shift in wildland fire suppression tactics. As people continue to build homes in the rural areas, these fires-along with structural threats and losses- are becoming more common across Nebraska, particularly in increasingly populated areas of eastern Nebraska. This interactive course will utilize several actual fires as case studies to discuss incident command, firefighter safety, pre-incident planning , size-up and initial strategy, Structure triage, structure protection and tactical operations in the interface. Local Firefighters who took initial action during these events will also be on hand. Student Course limit: 30 PPE not required

Nebraska Wildfire Aviation Resources Sponsor: Nebraska Forest Service Instructor: Seth Peterson, NFS Fire Management Specialist Nebraska has taken a large stride in providing firefighters with effective aerial resources with the addition of a Single Engine Air Tanker. Any volunteer fire department can call for the SEAT or Aerial Applicator. Learn about the programs, how and when to call for air resources, tactical decisions for aviation use, and the future of aerial firefighting in Nebraska. Weather dependent, students will radio communicate, provided a target description, and evaluate the quality of a drop from an aerial applicator. Student Course Limit: 30 PPE NOT Required.

Agricultural Emergency and Extrication Principles Instructors: Brandon Willey and Justin Morehead Students will become familiar with different types of agriculture related accidents and how the various incidents should be handled. Course content will include: • Rescue equipment • Rescue procedures • Care of victim(s) • Safety will be discussed and practiced. Student Course Limit: 40 PPE Requirements Apply all three days.

Introduction to Firefighting Sponsor/Instructors: State Fire Marshal Training Division This class will involve knowledge and skills training for the student on a variety of topics for the beginner. This class is NOT for those who have acquired firefighting skills. Students will be divided into groups for participation in each session. Topics include: 1. Fire Theory – 3 hours 2. SCBA – 3 hours 3. Fire Streams – 1.5 hours 4. Live Fire – 1.5 hours 5. Ladders – 1.5 hours 6. Hoses & Loads – 1.5 hours Course Limit: 240 (4 per department) PPE Requirements including SCBA apply for all three days.

Advanced SCBA/Use, Maintenance, Safety Procedures Sponsor: State Fire Marshal Training Division Students will be taught the latest techniques for self rescue and fire fighter survival, air supply monitoring and preservation, team accountability and communications, large and small area search and rescue techniques for both civilian and firefighters and sharing of air supplies through RIT connections and other methods. Classroom activities will teach the students air concerns, inspection, maintenance and proper use of SCBA. Computerized equipment will be available to test all students SCBA face piece for proper seal and regulator flow testing will be demonstrated. Students will be exposed to their own reactions of both the mental and physical effects of SCBA use upon the firefighter and taught how to deal with each in real time evolutions. A newly designed situation solution and confidence development training module created by Kearney Fire Department will be available for use by all students to experience different fire scene problems and their solutions in simulated fire rescue situations. Student Course Limit: 40 PPE Requirements including SCBA apply for all three days. Student equipment that does not meet required testing period dates will not be utilized. Students should be physically fit and able to perform strenuous tasks in full gear.

Basic Vehicle Extrication Sponsor/Instructors: SFM Training Division This class provides emergency response with an understanding of the current challenges, techniques, skills & equipment used for the safe, effective extrication of patients from today’s vehicles. The tools, equipment and techniques presented in this class are considered state-of-the-art practices used today but should not be looked at as the only practices for extrication. Skills will be developed for scene safety, incident command and safe and timely rescue. Topics will include scene size up, vehicle size up, vehicle safety systems, vehicle stabilization, electrical shut down, hybrid vehicle safety concerns and other. Addressed will be: Sections 6.4.1 & 6.4.2 of NFPA 1001 2008 Edition, Chapters 4, 5 & 10 of NFPA 1006 2008 Edition and Chapters 4,8 & 12 of NFPA 1670. Student Course Limit: 35 PPE Requirements are required on Saturday and Sunday of 3 day class. Participants will need to provide personal safety eye protection.

Commercial Vehicle Extrication Sponsor/Instructors: SFM Training Division Pre-requisite: Basic Vehicle Extrication within last 24 months. This class is designed to provide emergency response personnel with an extended understanding of the challenges, techniques, skills and equipment used for the safe and effective extrication and removal of patients from commercial or heavy vehicles that are on the road today. The tools, equipment and techniques presented in this class are considered to be current state-of-the-art practices used throughout the country today, but should not be looked at as the only practices for extrication to be performed. The information presented also addresses sections 6.4.1 and 6.4.2 of NFPA 1001 2013 Edition, Chapters 4, 5 and 10 of NFPA 1006 2013 Edition as well as Chapter 4 and 8 of NFPA 1670 2014 Edition covering the information needed to meet Operations and Technician level vehicle extrication training. Students will develop skills needed to provide for scene safety, incident command as well as performing safe rescue of individuals trapped in vehicle accidents. Other topics discussed include: scene size up, vehicle size up, vehicle safety systems, vehicle stabilization, electrical and fuel shut down as well as techniques for door removal, dash lifts, and roof removals. Student Course Limit: 35 (Hard Limit) Saturday and Sunday Only: PPE Requirements Personal Safety eye protection (meeting OSHA Z87) Wildland gear is allowable (per Fire Department)

Forcible Entry Techniques Sponsor: State Fire Marshal Training Division Participants will develop skills necessary to make entry into locked structures for the purpose of fire suppression, rescue, EMS assistance, etc. with minimal damage to the structure’s design by reviewing forcible entry skills and building construction. Several types of locks will be worked on and disassembled and entries made with provided forcible entry tools. Student Course Limit: 40 PPE Requirements Apply all 3 days of class. All head protection must have eye protection in place.

Advanced Rope Rescue Sponsor: State Fire Marshal Training Division Prerequisite: A Basic Rope Rescue class completed within the last 2 years that participant can verify through training rosters or certificate. This class will build on the Basic Rope Rescue class concentrating on team building and advanced skills. A short classroom session to review safety principles and knots will start the class and the balance will be spent setting up systems and performing rescue operations such as: victim pick-offs, advanced raising and lowering skills, high-lines and other techniques will be covered during this advanced rope class. This class will be fast paced and physically demanding. Participant supplied required equipment: Friday (afternoon), Saturday and Sunday (AM) Hardhat, rescue helmet, or fire helmet with chin strap; clean well-fitting gloves (no bunker gloves); lace up footwear. Student Course Limit: 40

Sponsor: State Fire Marshal Training Division Instructor: Ralph Moul Nebraska is prone to large wildfires every year due to our fuels, weather, and topography. Discussion will center around the historical large wildfires of this state and how they were mitigated. We will discuss strategy and tactics and this will be a very interactive presentation that will require heavy student participation during the scenarios. The Incident Command system will be used for this training. Topics to include: Large Wildfire History, Typing of the Incident Dependent on the Resources Required, Wildfire Size-Up Techniques, Resource Requirements and Accountability, Strategy and Tactics employed during TYPE 1 through Type 5 Incidents, Recognition of “No Win Situations”, Utilization of Heavy Equipment and Conducting Burn Out Operations, Incident Command Post Requirements, Requesting Local, State, and Federal Resources, Communications Problems, and Wildland Fireground Safety. Student Course Limit: 60 PPE NOT required.

Fireground Operations Sponsor: State Fire Marshal Training Division The course would have limited classroom time and maximum hands on repetition work. The course is based on activities that happen on most structure fires for every department: Crew assignments from the rig, connecting to a hydrant and laying in, dropping a portable water source and getting a supply to the engine, working with several different hose lays for supply and attack lines of all sizes, placing multiple ladders and understanding the methods of placing a ladder on the fire ground and how that may differ from the training ground, search and rescue, using the knowledge of building construction to help make solid decisions when a search is required, force entry to soften a structure and where it fits within the sequencing of operations, basics of saw work (not intending to be a truck academy though) handling and operations. The course is primarily a teamwork and skills course that is intending to give options of operations, challenge to mind and body to use the skills that have been learned and put them to use in the most efficient way possible. The course is about drill work, sweat equity for the craft, becoming efficient at fire ground operations. Student Course Limit: 25 PPE Requirements including SCBA apply for all three days.

Nebraska Fire Happenings Sponsor: Nebraska State Fire Marshal Coordinator: State Fire Marshal’s Office This class will provide students an opportunity to hear information about current trends in the fire service as related to Nebraska. Subject matter will cover both current and historic incidents that have and continue to play a role in our fire service history. Several instructors will participate in this class that is always interesting and dynamic. In 2019 this class will also include Cancer Awareness in the Fire Rescue Service, ISO PPC Classification, ATT First Net Communication upgrades, and Coordinated Response Exercise to Pipeline Emergencies. Student Course Limit: 50 No PPE is required. This is a classroom setting only.

Nebraska Fire Investigations Sponsor: Nebraska State Fire Marshal Investigations Coordinator: Adam Matzner, Chief of Investigations This class will examine the fundamentals of basic fire investigation for responding firefighters and fire officers. Participants will discuss the information and observances that need to be collected to establish the basis for a thoroughfireinvestigation and documentation for a (NEFIRS) fire incident report. Basic terminology and burn pattern analysis will be provided and reinforced through practical post fire scene exercises. Student Course Limit: 50 PPE is not required; HOWEVER, work boots, older clothes and gloves are recommended for practical exercise. SCBA will not be needed. (Saturday Only)

Play it SAFE with Fire Prevention Class Coordinator: NSVFA Fire Prevention Committee Class Moderator: Rhonda Cerny Fire Prevention Education is so important for all ages. This Hands-on class will offer inventive ways to deliver effective fire prevention education to all ages from toddlers to seniors and offer excellent information on what materials are available to assist you. This is a great opportunity to start a new program in your department and a valuable resource to supplement your existing fire prevention efforts. Many of the class presentations will be made by firefighters that have successful programs currently being used in their departments. This class is a great place to develop a network of people wanting to make fire prevention an important daily act 365 days of the year. The target audience is fire prevention/education personnel, volunteers in the community, teachers and public education officers from fire departments, community groups and fire prevention co-op members. Student Course Limit: 40

CSI – Nebraska Class Instructors: Jim K. Lawson, Past President, NSVFA Jim Seavey, Sr. Chief, Cabin John Park, MD. Brian McQueen (Past Chief) NYSVFA SA Don Neily, Bomb Technician (FBI Omaha, NE) Friday, May 17 – 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. “Firefighters, EMTs, Crime Scenes & Death Investigations” Physical evidence, eyewitness accounts, confessions, probable cause, elements of an offense, scene safety and much more. Saturday May 18 – 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. “Bombs and Explosives” (Classroom) • Recognition of precursor chemicals used in improvised explosives • Recognition of IED components • Sources for acquisition of precursors and components • Familiarization with terrorist employment of improvised explosives 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Lunch Saturday May 18 – 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. “Bombs and Explosives” (Field Lab) • Stand-off distances for personal safety. • Live demonstrations (Bus transportation provided to off-site location) The field lab session is conducted with the assistance of Nebraska State Patrol bomb technicians. Sunday May 19 – 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. “Human Trafficking” Human trafficking in Nebraska is modern day slavery. Forced labor, sex trafficking and domestic servitude - It’s happening in our communities! It’s time to open our eyes, get informed and recognize human trafficking. Learn how Nebraska EMTs and volunteer firefighters can help and how they can make a difference. Student Course: Unlimited

Aerial Apparatus Positioning and Maintenance Instructor: Adjunct Instructors Olan Morelan and Lynn Morgan This course is based on NFPA 1002: Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications. A course designed to provide the structural firefighter with the needed knowledge and skills to successfully operate aerial apparatus. A must for departments using aerial apparatus, this course covers such topics as Types and Construction of Aerial Apparatus, Positioning Aerial Apparatus, Stabilizing Systems, and Maintenance and Testing. Each participant must have the capability to climb, sit, kneel, and crawl. All registrants need to purchase the NFPA Aerial Operations Book Third Addition, members from the same department may share. Course Limit: 20 PPR Requirements. Apply all 3 days of class.

Livestock Emergency Response Training Sponsor: Nebraska Extension & NE Dept. of Ag Hundreds of head of livestock are transported by commercial vehicle across Nebraska for the purposes of breeding, feeding and slaughter. Nearly all of these livestock are transported via truck and semitrailer. The objectives of the Livestock Emergency Response Plan (LERP) training aim to develop a framework local law enforcement, first responders and emergency management can use to more appropriately address accidents involving livestock transport vehicles. This training aimsto be consistent in covering all of the critically needed areas across the state, but it allows for flexibility to fit the needs of local jurisdictions. Training provided includes the handling of animals in their everyday situations, handling of animals during times of stress and injury, how livestock trailers including semi-trailers function, and how to properly euthanize all livestock species. Participants will gain hands-on experiences with animals and learn how to properly and effectively move animals, apply euthanasia techniques using captive bolt on practice animals and more. Course Limit: 20 PPR Requirements. Apply all 3 days of class.

Utilizing Chemistry & Behavior ofFire for Fire Fighting Safety & Sucess Instructor: J.C. Mitera This 12 hour classroom presentation has been designed for all levels of Fire Personnel. Students will focus upon the chemical or physical sciences involving the behavior of fire, reading smike, fire control and more. Fire command, emergency scene safety and operational tips will be emphasized. The program will provide insight how to utilize science principles rather than a random effort when attacking various fire situations. The program may include limited demonstrations. Students are encouraged to take notes. Student questions or related experiences will be welcomed. Course Limit: 40 PPE is not required

Staying Safe as a Fire Responder Instructor: Mark Meints We must remember that life safety is “#1” and how important it is to stay safe while responding to, on the scene of and returning from a call. The class will begin with a comprehensive review of the National Incident Command System (NIMS), learning the six step incident response process, including a scenario. “Stop the Bleed” The purpose of this campaign is to build national resilience by bettwe preparing the public to save lives by raising awareness of basic actions to stop life threatening bleeding following everyday emergencies and man-made and natural disasters. You will be trained in basic bleed control techniques including how to apply a tourniquet to yourself or someone else that may save a life! “National Traffic Incident Management” (TIM) training. You will learn the importance of safety on a crash scene. Upon completion of this course, you will receive a certification from the Federal Highway Administration. Learn how your department may be eligible for free safety equipment. “Standard Response Protocol” (SRP) this training is from the “I Love You Guys” Foundation and adopted by the Nebraska Dept. of Education and used by schools across the state for all hazards response to emergencies. We will discuss how important it is for your fire and EMS departments to know what to expect when dispatched to your school when it is in a “Lock Out”, “Lock Down”, “Evacuating” or “Sheltering” situation. Course Limit: 50 PPE is not required

Resources for the New Fire Chief and New Chief Officers Instructor: Shane Cuttlers, Assistant Chief Raymond Volunteer and Rescue and Lincoln Fire & Rescue Captain. As a new Chief or Chief Officer, where do you find the resources within the State of Nebraska needed to run your department more effectively and efficiently? What laws are you required to follow and where can you find them? How do you not only plan for next year but the next 3-5 or 5-10 years? Subjects covered will include: 1. Rural Boards Election & Responsibilities 2. Budgets, Mill Levy’s, General and Sinking Funds 3. Emergency Funding for Hazmat & Wildland Fires 4. House Burn Permits & Requirements 5. Strategic Planning 6. Budgeting Apparatus & Equipment 7. Maintenance of Fire Apparatus 8. Recruitment & Retention 9. NeFIRS 10. Nebr. Forest Service Materials and Grants 11. Training Opportunities & What is Required 12. Your Significant Other and Family 13. State and National Resources 14. Critical Stress Management & Debriefing 15. All other items important to your department Student Course Limit: 50 PPE is NOT Required

Grain Engulfment Rescue Instructor: Earl Rudolph This course provides the knowledge and skills required to perform a Grain Engulfment Rescue - the skills and knowledge required to rescue a victim engulfed in grain. This course requires a basic knowledge of Confined Space Rescue techniques as well as knowledge of lockout/tagout procedures as prescribed by OSHA and other regulations. Removal/ rescue from grain bins and hoppers, grain bin cutting procedures, entrapment prevention and hazards of working in and around grain storage facilities are also addressed in this course. Removal of victims from locations requiring high-angle rescues is not covered in this course due to the advanced nature of this training. Training for this course includes the use of the Institute’s Grain Engulfment custom built 35’ Rescue Trailer that contains a grain bin, grain hopper and metal (grain bin) cutting station that allows for replication (to the extent possible) the “real world’ environment in which grain rescues occur. This trailer provides the realistic challenges of performing these rescues in a safe environment. This class is an eight-hour class and instructors will provide students approximately four hours of free time which may be used to view vendors or participate in additional grain rescue simulations. The class will provide three hours of classroom instruction on Friday which must be attended to participate in hands-on portion on Saturday and Sunday. Hands-on portion will begin Saturday afternoon after grain bin is loaded. Student Course Limit: 45 PPE Requirements: Hard toed work boots, leather work gloves, hard hat and eye protection (shields, safety glasses or goggles).

EMS (Segmented Class) Coordinator: Rhonda Meyer, EMS Committee Friday (3 Hours) Stop the Bleed: Description: National initiatives developed to educate pre-hospital care givers with the tools and resources to control bleeding and save live associated with traumatic injuries. Trauma Issues and Care: Description: Trauma continues to be a beast in our society. CHI Health Trauma Educators will bring great information to the classroom helping us improve care for trauma patients. Presented by: Scott Brown, BSN, RN-CEN Level 1 Trauma Center: Outreach Coordinator CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center- Bergan Mercy Saturday AM (3 Hours) Yellow Ribbon for Suicide Prevention: Description: The Yellow Ribbon’s Community Gatekeeper Training is friendly, peer-based, nonclinical training. It teaches simple, effective tools of help between those in need and help resources, and emphasizes the important role parents, school personnel, EMS personnel and rusted adults play in helping at-risk young people. Instructor: Barbara O’Keefe, Director of Yellow Ribbon Ponca Hills Chapter and Ponca Hills Fire and Rescue Saturday PM (3 Hours) Gunshootings & Mass Casualty Incidents, Not where I live… Description: Today’s society we are seeing more and more Mass casualty incidents involving shooters. It’s not will it occur, but when. Are you prepared? Learnings from the Van Maur shootings where eight people were killed and impacted multiple disciplines and resources. Presenter: R Scott Crawford, NRP, FP-C, EMS Instructor. Cancer Awareness: Cancer continues to increase annually in the United States. Last year alone over 1.7 million new cancer diagnoses were made and over 600K people died from cancer related illnesses. Please join us for Cancer Awareness education and how the Volunteer Services affected. Sunday AM (3 Hours): SIMS Nebraska Presenter: Doug Dekker Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe We just arrived on the scene of “Oh My Gosh – What are we going to do?” What do we do first? What is triage? HELP?!?! PLEASE?!!? This session will take you through the initial steps of being a triage officer and what it takes to be a good one. Course Limit: 60

Incident Leadership & Decision Making Instructor: Todd Manns, The Blue Cell, LLC This workshop combines the attributes of tactical decision making with managerial decision making for leaders of all types. In addition to traits of leadership, the course explores the concepts of using a decisionmaking model in high stress environments. Through a series of activities, participants are exposed to the concepts of the Military Decision-Making Process and will learn how to adapt its usage to all hazard incident management and emergency management environments. The workshop further incorporates concepts of the ICS and NIMS into the model and process. A working model (diorama) of a fictional town is used for the final exercise portion of the workshop along with matchbox vehicles for scenario play where leadership skills can be tested. Course Limit: 25 PPE not required

Live Flashover Training & Mobile Live Burn Simulator Instructors: Customized FF Training, Iowa, Jim Carpenter, Primary Instructor If you want to get HOT “Hands on training,” this class is for you! You will spend time in the classroom discussing vital lifesaving topics such as Modern Fire Dynamics from the latest NIST and UL studies, Transitional Attack, and S.L.I.C.E.R.S. Instructors will utilize the most current research to assist in developing basic fire attack skills. Participants will then witness this training in action by entering Customized Firefighter Trainings live fire trailers. One trailer is a fire attack simulator. It simulates a small house fire with propane burners and the use of class A materials. The other trailer is for flashover. This trailer lets the firefighter witness the awesome life cycle of an unfriendly fire from ignition to flashover. Learn to recognize the conditions leading to Flashover—how it happens, how to recognize the rapidly developing fire, dense smoke, high heat, and rollover which are all present in the unit. Learn to use defensive techniques. Who would send a firefighter to face a situation in the real world that he has not seen in training? Student Course Limit: 60 (2 Students per Dept.) PPE Requirements Apply. Students must be competent in hand line and nozzle operation and SCBA usage and should make every attempt to bring their own SCBA and a spare bottle, if possible.

Legal Smorgasbord Sponsor: NSVFA Instructor: Jim Egr, NSVFA Legal Counsel This special six-hour course will be offered Saturday, May 20 from 8am-3pm with a lunch break. This class will answer questions, discuss concerns and address matters of interest to Rural Board members, Firefighters and Municipal Officials. Participants may bring their discussion topics with them or provide them early to the NSVFA office at 402-761-2211 or by email to staff@nsvfa.org. Student Course Limit: 30

Supporting Your Firefighter Spouse Sponsor: NSVFA Instructor: David Fulton - NSVFA Chaplain Saturday afternoon, we will present a class for the spouses/significant others and children of First Responders. This class will give them a feel for what to expect now that their loved one has become involved in the fire service. We will start with covering topics that both spouses and children may experience. Then Rhonda Cerny is going to take the children and do some fun fire prevention stuff with them while the instructor talks to the adults on a little more serious level about some of the things they may see or expect from a loved one in the fire service. There will be ample time for questions. There can be some difficult crcumstances we experience in the fire service, and our goal is to help them have an awareness of someof the things that they may experience because of the things their loved ones has experienced. Student Course Limit: 40 PPE NOT Required.