Captain Bill Gustin Presents – Intelligent Fire Department Operations

This thought provoking workshop will examine how changes in building construction and design, increased fire loads, recent research on fire dynamics and reduced fire company staffing may call for a change in some traditional firefighting tactics.

This class will examine modern fire dynamics; why wind-driven fires are not just a high rise fire hazard and why ventilation without water application may make interior conditions worse. Students will learn why experienced, professional firefighters, whether career or volunteer, do not operate at every fire, every phase of a firefighting operation and every occupancy with the same strategy, tactics or level of risk. Several fire case histories will be examined to identify and avoid the most common “mayday” situations. Students will also learn factors that must be considered in an on-going size up that continually evaluates the risk to firefighters against the intended benefits,

This is an intermediate level workshop, intended for command officers, company officers and firefighters aspiring to be company officers.

Bill Gustin, a 39 year veteran of fire service is captain of Miami Dade Fire Rescue and lead instructor in his department’s officer training programs. Gustin currently serves on the editorial board and is a technical advisor for Fire Engineering Magazine. He began his fire service career in the Chicago area and teaches fire training programs in Florida and other states.

To Register:

Email the following to mnelson@southmetrofire.com

• Agency
• Name of all attending
• Phone number of primary contact
• Indicate if you are participating in the catered unch ($10 fee)
• Deadline: Monday, April 15, 2019

This training is free to attend. Due to the amount of material that Capt. Gustin will be covering, there will be a working lunch with an option to participate in a catered meal for an additional fee of $10. Please indicate on your registration if you would like to participate in the catered lunch.

For additional information contact:
Mike Nelson, 651-552-4193, mnelson@southmetrofire.com

Hosted by the South Metro Fire Department Paid for by the Minnesota Board of Fire Training & Education