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301 The First-Due; Tactical Risks and Fireground Operations for Company and Command Officers: Residential-Commercial-Main Street Sponsor: NSVFA / Nebr. State Fire School Instructor: Chief Christopher Naum, SFPE A dynamics and integrated program that addresses Fire ground Operations from the first-due arrival for building construction, to size-up, reading the fire, assuming Command and establishing Operations as the First-Due Command Officer or assuming command transfers. The First-Due Company Officer is a time-critical element in an evolving fireground that demands focus, rigor, resiliency and fortitude. Critical Thinking, Assessment, Planning, Decision-making, Time-management and fluid operational integrity are a must. This session will look at the various stages of command, mission-critical focus areas and what the assumption of command on the First-Due really demands to ensure operational integrity and effective balanced risk management with aggressive engagement. This all new program will address fireground issues addressing three building types and fires presented in three modules; The Single-Family Residential Fire; The Small-Medium foot-print Commercial Building Fire and The Main Street Fire operations in single occupancies or larger block fires. With a focus on building construction, reading the building and fire conditions, first-due company and command size-up, tactical options, command decision-making and risk and establishing command and operations in the first evolving 15-30 minutes of an incident incorporating the Buildingsonfire FACTS OPS Model for First-Arriving Construction, Tactics and Safety. Continuing the New Tradition at Fire School and highly successful feature from past year’s programs the class highlight consisting of a three-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 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

304 Fire Prevention Live 2023 Sponsor: NSVFA Fire Prevention Team Class Moderator: Rhonda Cerny Fire Prevention Education is so important for all ages, both young and old. This Hands-on class will offer inventive ways to deliver effective fire prevention education and offer excellent information and materials that 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 understanding the importance of practicing fire prevention 365 days of the year. A popular topic to be addressed in the class will be grants that are available to supplement your fire prevention financial needs. We are excited to have an inflatable fire prevention safety house available and information on how beneficial a grant application can be to assist with a purchase like this. And ways to incorporate a popula children’s firefighter challenge into your fire prevention programs to spark the interest of children in your area, it just might kick off the beginning of a great recruitment and retention program for your department with a valuable lesson on stopping fires before they start. We look forward to this year’s class and hope you are able to join us as we strive to bring you latest and greatest in Fire Prevention Nebraska Style!! Student Course Limit: 30 PPE not required

305 Structure Protection During Wildland Urban Interface Fires Sponsor: Nebraska Forest Service Instructor: Justin Nickless, Fire Management Specialist 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

306 Wildland Fire Operational Leadership Sponsor: US Forest Service Instructor: Brian Daunt, US Forest Service Leaders in the fire service are routinely called upon to make decisions in hazardous and rapidly changing environments. They are tasked with bringing order where there is chaos while providing for firefighter and public safety, protecting property, and minimizing damage to natural resources. If you are currently in a leadership role in wildland fire or if you hope to make that transition in the future, this course aims to provide tools to set leaders up for success. This course will use materials from a variety of sources to discuss: • Leadership values and principles. • Effective leadership styles on the fireground. • Transitioning from a follower role to a leadership role. • Communication and team building techniques. • Self-assessment opportunities for leadership skills. Emphasis will be placed on reviewing examples of what works and what doesn’t in a variety of high risk environments. Students and cadre will have ample opportunity to learn from each other’s experiences and viewpoints. Student Course Limit: 20 PPE NOT Required.

307 Farm Emergencies and Extrication Practices Instructors: Justin Morehead and Whitney Rubendall 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 Full PPE Saturday Only, No SCBA

308 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.

309 Advanced SCBA 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 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. Student Course Limit: 40 PPE Requirements: SCBA apply for all three days.

310 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 required on all three days. Participants will need to provide personal safety eye protection.

311 Confined Space Rescue Sponsor/Instructors: SFM Training Division Course Objectives: Students will review federal regulations related to confined space rescue. Students will identify what a confined space is and be instructed in the proper procedures to utilize during a confined space rescue operation. • Identify what a confined space is, permitting requirements and the hazards of a confined space • Understand the Federal Regulations that govern confined space entry • Establish safety zones for by-standers and rescue workers • Demonstrate the ability to complete lock-out/tag-out energy isolation systems • Identify the roles and responsibilities of entry attendants and entrants • Identify the need for air monitoring and the use of monitoring devices • Set up and use of patient retrieval systems • Victim stabilization and removal methods/systems • Demonstrate skill proficiency through team work and scenarios Course Limit: 30 PPE: Helmet, SCBA, gloves, wildland gear if available Prerequisites: Basic Rope Rescue, Basic SCBA, HM Awareness

312 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.

313 Basic Rope Rescue Sponsor: State Fire Marshal Training Division Students will gain basic knowledge on ropes, rescue equipment, and personal protective equipment used in the high angle rope rescue environment. This course will consist of both classroom and skills training, including the practical applications and use of skills taught in this dynamic class. Safety is taught and stressed in this high-risk environment. Student Course Limit: 40 PPE Requirements: Lace-up type footwear, clean-welling fitting leather gloves (no dirty gloves) and a helmet with a chinstrap. Full length pants and appropriate shirt should be worn. No personal rescue equipment allowed. All equipment/rope used in class will be provided for by the SFMTD.

314 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.

315 Pump Operations Instructors: State Fire Marshal Training Division This course covers a variety of topics related to the operation of fire pumps on fire apparatus. Topics included; components and maintenance of a fire pump, principles of hydraulics, friction loss, nozzle pressure, nozzle reaction and basic hydraulics for application on the fireground. Combined with classroom and hands-on training students will increase their knowledge and skills to operate safely on any fireground situation. Saturday and Sunday: PPE requirements applies for all evolutions as students will be actively working on and around fire apparatus. Student Course Limit: 30

316 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 events and 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. Various instructors will participate in this class that is always interesting and dynamic. This class will include a look back at the events that occurred throughout Nebraska in the previous year. Students will be provided an opportunity to hear the lessons learned from other first responders. Several sessions will provide students with awareness to outside resources available to fire departments. Student Course Limit: 50 No PPE is required. This is a classroom setting only.

317 Nebraska Fire Investigations Sponsor: Nebraska State Fire Marshal Investigations Coordinator: Adam Matzner, Chief of Investigations This course 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 thorough fire investigation 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 (Saturday Only), i.e. hard hat or fire helmet, work or bunker boots, older clothes, eye protection, and gloves are highly recommended for practical exercise. SCBA will not be needed.

318 CSI – Nebraska Class Instructors: Glen Parks, Assistant Attorney General Anna Brewer, FBI Special Agent (Ret.) Capt. Donald Perry, U.S. Army EOD (Ft. Riley, KS.) Sgt. First Class Jason Halls, U.S. Army EOD (Ft. Riley, KS.) First Sgt. Jared Bowlin, U.S. Army EOD (Ft. Riley, KS.) Sgt. Noah McNeese, Nebraska State Patrol Jim K. Lawson, Scotts Bluff Co. Sheriff (Ret.) Friday, May 19 -1:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m. “Human Trafficking, EMS and the Fire Service” Human trafficking anywhere 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 firefighters can help and how they can make a difference. Saturday, May 20 - 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. “Bombs & Explosives” (Classroom) Bomb incident plans, building searches, blast pressure waves/fragmentation and heat, detection/location/identification and disposal, domestic and foreign terrorism, evacuation procedures, improvised explosive devices, military explosives, physical security plans and safety concerns. Saturday, May 20 -1:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m. Live demonstrations at the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center under the direction of the Nebraska State Patrol. (Transportation will be provided.) Sunday, May 21- 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. “Firefighters, EMTs, Crime Scenes and Death Investigations” Law enforcement, EMTs and firefighters working together. Topics to be discussed include physical evidence, eyewitness accounts, confessions, probable cause, elements of an offense, scene safety and much more. Course Limit: 65 PPE is not required

319 Understanding the Behavior of Fire, Applying Science Principles Instructor: J.C. Mitera This 12 hour classroom presentation has been designed. for all levels of Fire Personnel. The program will provide insight to utilize science principles rather than a random effort when attacking structures or various fire situations. The Behavior of Fire, Reading Smoke, Ventilation, Fire Control, Basic Rules of Fire Fighting Strategy, and Incident Command are topics as time may allow. Students are encouraged to take notes. Student questions or related experiences are welcomed. Course Limit: 40 PPE is not required

320 Staying Safe as a Fire Responder Instructor: Mark Meints We must remember that life safety is “#1” and how important it is that “Everyone Goes Home” after a call. We will begin with a comprehensive review of the incident command system and learn a six-step incident response process, including a scenario. “National Traffic Incident Management” (TIM) training. You will learn the importance safety on a crash scene. You will receive a certificate - upon completion of this course- 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 Department of Education and used by schools across the state for all hazard’s 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 Down”, “Secure”, “Evacuating” or “Sheltering” situation. We will cover the response to crashes involving “Electric and Hybrid-Electric Vehicles”. Electric vehicles and hybrid-electric vehicles present unique challenges for traffic incident responders. As with other special circumstances, responders will be made aware of heightened hazards and learn to restrict their activities to those to which they are trained and equipped for these incidents. Course Limit: 40 PPE is not required

321 Resources for the New Fire Chief and New Chief Officers Instructor: Shane Cuttlers, Captain, Lincoln Fire & Rescue. 35 years as a volunteer with Crawford and Raymond Volunteer Fire and Rescue. Most recently served as Chief for the Raymond Rural Fire District 2016-2021 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 plan for your department not only 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 Haz Mat & 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

322 Grain Engulfment Rescue Instructor: Craig Berg 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).

323 EMS (Segmented Class) Coordinator: Rhonda Meyer, EMS Committee We are proud to provide EMS education utilizing experts found throughout the State of Nebraska. Topics include state EMS updates and how this can impact our services, extremity trauma care, and how to address our increasing number of bariatric patients. In addition, learning care of victims post grain bin entrapment. We hope you can join us and add another notch in your toolbelt. Course Limit: 60 PPE not required

324 Incident Leadership & Decision Making Instructor: Pat Gerdes, The Blue Cell, LLC This workshop combines the attributes of tactical decision making with managerial decision making for Leaders of all kinds and types. In addition to traits of leadership the course explores the concepts of using a decision making model in high stress environments. Through a series of activities participants are exposed to the concepts of the Military Decision Making Process (MDMP) and will learn how to adapt its usage to the all hazard incident management and emergency management environments. The workshop further incorporates concepts of the Incident Command System 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

325 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.

326 Leadership/Recruitment and Retention Workshop Instructor: SAFER Instructors Classroom course offering volunteer fire service members training in new concepts in leadership, firefighter development and recruitment & retention. Attendees will learn real-world applicable tools, techniques and strategies to implement in their department that will enable effective and long-term success in leadership and recruitment & retention. Reimbursement of travel expenses including motel, travel and per diem are provided through the NSVFA SAFER Grant. Course Limit: 35 PPE not required

327 Public Safety Drone Workshop Instructor: Aaron Beckman Day 1 Will consist of getting to know the students, and if they have a UAS within their department. Talk about the difference between the FAA 107 and a COA. Talk about the steps of setting up a COA for a department. Talk about the several different types of Drones out on the market for Public Saftey. Pro’s and Con’s of the different types of Thermal cameras on the drones. Day 2 Going to start off with some basic drone operations in the class room. How to read the weather, winds How to operate around other “Man Aircraft” How to fly around a structure fire and accident scene. How to fly at night, what you need to fly at night. Will go over three basic simple flight patterns what we will go over after lunch. After lunch, I and my other two instructors will bring some of our drones and will split into three groups, and will allow all student to preform all three flight patterns Day 3 Going to start off by answering any questions from the day before on the flight patterns. Lead right into how drones can be used for Mapping, evidence collecting, large crowd overwatch. We will talk about streaming options, and lighting options. Types of iPads and iPhones you will need, Logbooks, what weather apps are good. Finish with answering lots of questions. There will be lots of questions. There always are tons of questions on this topic. Course Limit: 30 PPE not required

328 Railroad Emergency Response Instructor: BNSF Railway - Derek Lampkin HANDS-ON WORKSHOP is conducted using railroad specific training trailers or one of BNSF’s training tank cars. This training focuses on familiarization with various valves and fittings on pressure and general service tank cars. Leaks can be simulated on most of the equipment so attendees can obtain experience in the appropriate response methods used to address them. TOPICS: •Tank Car Construction and Safety Features •Railcar Nomenclature •Tank Car Valve and Fittings •Locomotive Hazards Course Limit: 100 PPE Requirements: Solid shoes, preferably high top boots are recommended and full length pants are required. No sandals are permitted. Gloves are optional, but recommended. Depending on the location of the training equipment in a rail yard facility, hard hats and safety glasses may be required.

329 ICS 300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents Instructor: Nebraska Emergency Management Agency This 3-day (24 contact hours, this course would need to start at 0800 Friday Morning) course is designed for those emergency response personnel who would function in a Command or General Staff position during a large, complex incident or event, or personnel who are or would likely be part of a local or regional Incident Management Team during a major incident, whether single agency, multiagency or Unified Command. Course Limit: 30 PPE required on all three days.

302 Legal Smorgasbord Sponsor: NSVFA Instructor: Jim Egr, Past 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

303 What to Expect When Your Loved One Joins the Fire Department - FREE Sponsor: NSVFA Instructor: David Fulton - Past NSVFA Chaplain This is a 2-hour class on Saturday afternoon from 1:00-3:00 pm. This class is primarily for spouses and significant others whose loved one has joined the firedepartment. We help you learn what to expect. The class is also for anyone whose loved one is serving in the fire service and needs help knowing how to deal with things that come up as a result of that service. No topics are off limits, so this class is geared towards adults. Student Course Limit: 40 PPE NOT Required