The original tactic of vent-enter-search (VES) was developed and perfected to allow firefighters alternative means to access and remove victims trapped in burning buildings. Many of the concepts associated with VEI(isolate)S draw on the original skills and abilities that were developed with VES. There are four basic factors that have contributed to the development of VEI and will be covered: modern building construction, occupancy layouts, fire loads, and scientific research.  Each will be covered in this presentation.

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INSTRUCTOR:

NIKO KAFEUVER

JIM BLAZIER

TONY CAMPBELL

SPONSORED BY THE OHIO COUNTY COMMISSION AND OHIO COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.

This training will focus on getting water to and on the fire when it comes to structure fires in one- or two-story residential buildings. This is the essential skill that every firefighter and fire department must know and perform with proficiency and mastery. Also covered will be water shuttle, relay pumping, drop tank setup, and drafting and the class will end with a water supply scenario.

INSTRUCTOR:

JIM DELMAN

JIM BLAZIER

TONY CAMPBELL

SPONSORED BY THE OHIO COUNTY COMMISSION AND OHIO COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.

 This course is designed to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to operate a fire department aerial ladder truck and associated equipment. Students will learn to safely and effectively operate an aerial ladder at a fire or emergency scene. Major topics covered in the course are truck company operations, tool requirements, terminology, techniques of spotting, stabilizing, working angles, loading, extreme operating conditions, raising and lowering, controls and valves, hydraulic systems, and engine company supplying the aerial truck.

INSTRUCTORS:

Ass’t. Chief Jim Francis – Wheeling Fire Dept.

Jim Blazier – Wheeling Fire Dept.

Tony Campbell – Ohio Co. EMA

SPONSORED BY THE OHIO COUNTY COMMISSION AND OHIO COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.