Tactical Tutelage: New Vehicle Rescue and Fire Challenges

1 Robert Stevens Drive,York ME 03909

18 June, 2022

Description

Firefighters don't know what is new and dangerous about how new vehicles are made and what they're made from. This program changes that... The York Fire Department and the New England FOOLS are proud to present the next stop on the New England FOOLS 'tactical tutelage' tour. A day of new vehicle technologies and the challenges created in the modern fire and rescue environment. The New England FOOLS' own Steve Barton will present "Extrication Capability: Realities of Rescue Readiness ". A look at all facets of readiness when it comes to today's extrications. Carl J. Haddon, Director of International Operations/Instructor for OnScene Training Associates, LLC, and Five Star Fire Training, LLC will be presenting “New Vehicle Rescue and Fire Challenges”: “What makes this program really valuable is firefighters simply don't know what is new and dangerous about how new vehicles are made and what they're made from—and add to that the ever-growing challenges from electric vehicle battery fires. Very few of us can get state-of-the-art new vehicles to train on and burn. This is not a program that teaches students extrication and firefighting tactics. This is a program that educates firefighters about what they are up against with new vehicles. Metallurgy, new construction techniques, new safety lookouts, and hazards are discussed. Students learn about thermal runaway of lithium-ion batteries, how these batteries burn, and the incredible toxicity exposure that these fires create. These vehicles are everywhere now, and they come in all shapes and sizes.” Lunch will be included with these two presentations, hosted at York High's Auditorium. You don't want to miss the opportunity to learn from recognized industry experts. Tickets are $65/ea. If you wish to be invoiced, you can email [email protected].