Bowling Green State University (BGSU) May State Fire School
The Bowling Green State University State Fire School is held in the spring and fall in North West Ohio. The State Fire School is packed full of great training programs that fit the requirements of the experienced Chief to the newest recruit firefighter. For more information, checkout the Bowling Green State University State Fire School website.
Here’s a listing for the classes at the 2015 May State Fire School:
MAY 11 – 15, 2015
- 36-Hour Volunteer Firefighter Certification
- Advanced Rope Rescue Techniques – Level II
- Basic Fire Investigation – 4 Day Class
- Basic to Advanced Pump Operations
- Fire Instructor Certification – Hybrid Online/Face-to-Face format
- Fire Officer 1 – Hybrid Online/Face-to-Face format
- Fire Officer 2
- Fire Officer 3
- Fire Safety Inspector – Hybrid Online/Face-to-Face format
- Heavy Rescue – 4-Day Class
- Incident Command Lab
- Rope Rescue – Level I – 4 Day Class
- Size Up and Command on the Fireground – 3-Day Class
- Street Smart Engine Essentials – 2-Day Class
- Street Smart Engine and Truck Company Operations
- Street Smart Truck Essentials – 2-Day Class
- Tactical Emergency Medicine
Heavy Stabilization & Lift Class
This weekend, Toranze Lee and Premier Extrication held their Heavy Stabilization and Lifting class taught. The class focused on advanced techniques using the Paratech equipment, eDraulic tools, grip hoists, vehicle stabilization methods, airbags for lifting, power tools, and the use of heavy wreckers for extrication.
Some of the departments that attended:
The North Carolina Extrication School at Sandhills Fire Training Center was hosted by the North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal. Firefighters had the opportunity to learn cutting-edge tactics in the world of vehicle extrication from some of the top instructors in the county.
Training
Car into an apartment building
In Mississauga, Canada, a vehicle crashed into a large residential building and the damage could have impacted up to 4 stories. Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services stated the vehicle hit the window on the building’s second floor. The driver was extricated and transported to the hospital.
Car into an apartment building
In Mississauga, Canada, a vehicle crashed into a large residential building and the damage could have impacted up to 4 stories. Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services stated the vehicle hit the window on the building’s second floor. The driver was extricated and transported to the hospital.
