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Reading Smoke Classes

April 29, 2009

in Fire Based,Upcoming Courses

2 Opportunities to See Dave Dodson

There are two class openings to see Dave Dodson and hear his legendary program on reading smoke.  This course is a must attend for all firefighters and fire offices.

Sign up early because these classes do sell out

Dave Dodson, Former Battalion Chief and [click to continue…]

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Reading Smoke

October 3, 2008

in Fire Based,Uncategorized,Upcoming Courses

The popular reading smoke program by Dave Dodson is on its way to the West side of Michigan on Saturday November 8, 2008.

It has been said, “So goes First-Due, So goes the Incident!” 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 will quickly trap or kill firefighters. “Reading Smoke” tells us how to read a fire a predict its progress – the “Art of Reading Smoke” packages this information to help the first-arriving Company Officer or Battalion Chief make the right decision. This is NOT your typical size-up class!

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RAFT Presents the Art of Reading Smoke, Featuring Dave Dodson

August 12, 2008

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 [...]

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