One key to a successful fire attack is to get a quick knock on a fire. In many cases this must be accomplished in a short period of time with limited personnel. “Quick Hit Training” works on the same premise. With limited time and manpower in mind we are providing short training segments that can viewed by an individual or a group of emergency response providers. These training modules will concentrate on skills and knowledge that are important for both new and seasoned responders. Each module is ideal for new or review training. We hope you can fit this method of “Quick Hit Training” in your daily training schedule.

We encourage you to regularly visit this area of Virtual Campus for additional training modules in the future.

Modern Wood Construction

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This segment of “Quick Hit” training addresses Light Weight Building Construction. Studies have shown that light weight construction components exposed to fire are at risk to failure with little or no notice. Training includes, Awareness Level Training for Modern Wood Components, IFSI Floor Tests, Street Smart Modern Construction Considerations for Firefighters and a new fire test burns completed by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and the Chicago Fire Department showing how loading under fire conditions effects light weight construction.

This is important training that could prevent injury or loss of life to all firefighters.

1. AF&PA Awareness Level Firefighter Training for Modern Wood Products

2. IFSI Floor System Tests

3. IFSI Street Smart Modern Construction Considerations for Firefighters

4. UL Live Burn Tests - Structural Stability of Engineered Lumber in Fire Conditions Online Course


Ethanol Awareness Training

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Ethanol training videos


High Visibility Safety Vest

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The Federal Highway Administration issued a ruling on the use of High Visibility Safety Vests. The initial ruling did not include comments from the fire service as to their usage in the various emergencies that the fire service responds to where the use of high visibility vest could pose a danger to the firefighter. Recently the Worker Visibility rule (23CFR 634) has been modified to include changes and conditions for the use of High Visibility Vests by firefighters.

The link below will direct you to Responder Safety.com. You can find the latest news and training information for the use of High Visibility Safety Vests.

www.respondersafety.com


Illinois Terrorism Task Force Training

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The Illinois Terrorism Task Force has developed a training program for government, private sector and the public on basic safety procedures to follow when faced with a suspicious piece of mail or suspect a bomb. The program includes a threat checklist brochure, a sample action plan for dealing with suspicious packages, and a downloadable 30-minute media presentation with audio narrative.

Suspicious Mail/Package and Bomb Awareness Training