Tuesday, September 16, 2008 8:30AM – 4:30PM
Our incidents are changing in scope, impact, and complexity – and so must our ability to RAPIDLY survey and decide the right course of action when first arriving. Often, the smoke issuing from a building is the only clue that a hostile fire event may quickly trap or kill firefighters. “Reading Smoke” tells us how to read a fire and predict its progress.
The class is an upper-level curriculum that includes lecture, discussion, and group activities that will give participants information and experience to be more effective as a First-arriving fire officer and/or Incident Commander. The class is driven by PowerPoint, actual DVD footage, and instructional aids provided by the instructor.
$100 per person*
(*RAFT members pay only $75 per person)
Continental Breakfast and lunch included
Location: Ford Community & Performing Art Center
(inside the Michael A. Guido Theater)
15801 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, Michigan 48126
Dave Dodson has over 25 years in the firefighting business and is the author of the book, “Fire Department Incident Safety Officer,”(Delmar, 2007). He has served as an Incident Safety Officer for over 10 years and is a Past President of the Fire Department Safety Officer’s Association. His “Art of Reading Smoke” class is a “standing room only” presentation at FDIC. Dave is the recipient of the 1997 ISFSI George D. Post Instructor of the Year.
For More informaiton or to register visit RAFT online.
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Dave’s class has truly been beneficial over the years. The art of reading smoke is a great class for senior fire fighters and company officers. Even if you are a vet of the fire service it really awakens you to what the smoke and building is telling you during a fire event.