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Responding to Terrorist Incidents in Your Community: Flammable-Liquid Fire Fighting Techniques for Municipal and Rural Firefighters
The University of Nevada, Reno Fire Science Academy has received a U.S. Department of Energy grant to train municipal and rural firefighters in industrial fire fighting techniques used to fight incidents often associated with terrorist threats. Training is by application only and open to all U.S. firefighters with NFPA 1001, Firefighter Level I or equivalent and two years of practical experience.
Free tuition, PPE use, travel, lodging and
meals — Apply
for your scholarship today!
This special 32-hour course will include
training for response to terrorist behavior, sabotage and damage to "soft
targets," including truck
and rail terminals, pipeline transfer stations and other industrial facilities
in municipal and rural communities. Instructors are experts chosen for
their depth of knowledge, teaching skill and real-life experience in their
fields.
The grant provides full scholarships — including tuition, PPE use, travel, lodging and meals — for U.S. firefighters to attend the four-day course at the University of Nevada, Reno Fire Science Academy in Carlin, Nevada. Some restrictions apply. Courses begin August 2008. Space is limited. Apply today!
The concepts learned in the classroom will be
augmented and applied through hands-on live-fire training on the prop field.
The 32-hour training course emphasizes:
Prerequisites: NFPA 1001, Firefighter I
or equivalent, and two years experience; legal U.S. resident (Must be 18
years or older.)
Tuition: Full scholarship awarded upon acceptance,
includes tuition, travel, meals and lodging (Some restrictions apply.)
Course Code: IFG100 (32 hours)
Four-day, 32-hour course: All course sessions are held from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. each day at the University of Nevada, Reno Fire Science Academy in Carlin, Nevada.
Course Summary
Terrorist behaviors and tactics common in terrorism incidents
This segment will include presentations from the social and behavioral
sciences with a focus on understanding terrorism and the motivation of
terrorists, who are often involved in groups guided by strongly held beliefs.
The social psychology of terrorism as a group phenomenon is important for
first responders to understand, as one event may be closely related in
time to other events for the deliberate and direct purpose of harming first
responders. Research dealing with typical tactics and the social and demographic
characteristics of terrorists will be discussed. University of Nevada,
Reno faculty will present this segment.
Chemistry of flammable liquids and gases
The chemical and physical characteristics of combustible/flammable and
liquefied petroleum gases will be examined, with emphasis on how these
characteristics have a direct impact on strategy and tactics of handling
incidents involving these products.
Hose handling and effective streams
Safe hose handling techniques will be examined for combating both pressurized
and pool fires involving flammable combustible liquids. The use of hose
lines and stream patterns is much different for combating these types of
fires than those normally used in structural fire fighting. How an effective
stream is defined and obtained when combating both pressurized and pool
fires involving flammable/combustible liquids will also be covered. The
key to successfully mitigating these types of incidents is the effective
use of water as a primary extinguishing and protective agent.
Use of dry chemical extinguishers with water/foam and use of existing equipment
Many of the industrial fires encountered can be successfully handled by using
a combination of extinguishing techniques. This portion of the course will
discuss the use of combination devices and multiple agents. Emphasis will
be placed on using equipment already available in most departments.
High-volume foam application and use of existing equipment
The development of large volumes of foam may seem to be outside the capabilities
of many fire departments. This class will discuss techniques for developing
these large-volume flows using equipment that is easily obtainable by most
fire departments. The session will also include techniques for calculating
the application rate for foam and amount of foam and water required.
Preplanning and hazards of:
An understanding of the basic arrangement and operation of common facilities is important to handling incidents involving flammable liquids. A general overview of layout and common features among these industrial facilities will give students a better understanding of the hazards present within each.
Flammable/combustible liquid and LPG storage tanks
Bulk storage facilities are located throughout the country and these represent
the potential for catastrophic fires whether caused by accident or terrorist
action. Recognizing the hazards and knowing proper strategy and techniques
for combating these fires can reduce their impact on local communities.
The session will cover common features, engineered protection systems and
use of fire department equipment in combating these incidents.
Scholarship information
Acceptance into this 32-hour course is by application
only. All tuition,
travel, lodging and meals are paid in full by scholarship, granted to U.S.
participants upon acceptance through the University of Nevada, Reno Fire
Science Academy by the U.S. Department of Energy. Wages are not covered
and all other incidental expenses are the responsibility of each participant.
How to apply
Application is required for this special FSA/U.S. Department of Energy-sponsored
course. Please Note: Applicants
are required to meet eligibility standards. Final selections will
be made from qualified applicants. The FSA will notify applicants
of their acceptance in writing. Upon acceptance, applicants will
be sent a complete registration packet, which must be filled out, signed
and returned immediately. Students are required to read and follow
all FSA policies and registration requirements.
Mail or fax your completed application to:
University of Nevada, Reno
Fire Science Academy
FSA/U.S. Dept. of Energy Training Application
P.O. Box 877
100 University Ave.
Carlin, NV
89822-0877
Fax: (775) 754-6575
If you are accepted into the course
Students will be notified of acceptance in writing as soon as possible.
Upon acceptance, you will receive an FSA Student Registration Form/Waiver,
Release and Indemnification Agreement to complete, sign and return to FSA
immediately. Students are required to familiarize themselves with all FSA
policies and registration requirements. Please read policies and forms
carefully.
For more information, contact the FSA at (775) 754-6003 or 1-866-914-0015.
Email: fireacademy@unr.edu.
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Course Dates
August 4-7, 2008
September 15-18, 2008
and October 13-16, 2008
Deadline: Applications requesting a specific class date will be reviewed 8-10 weeks prior to the date.
FSA is a program of Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. Maintained by Kim Zaski (email: kzaski@unr.edu)