Fire Behavior
This scenario will offer you a live fire experience! You will have the opportunity to feel the heat, see how firefighters work together as a crew, gain an understanding of the stages of fire, and learn how to properly and safely extinguish the fire.
Search and Rescue
Life safety is the number one mission of firefighters. Often, firefighters have to perform search and rescue before the fire is extinguished, making this one of the most dangerous situations we face. You will perform a search and rescue on the second floor of a residential house. During the search, they will learn about the important tools and equipment we use that make a difference in the life and death of both the residents and firefighters.
Aerial Ladder Operations
Fire scenes are very complex and it is important for aerial trucks and fire engines to work together to help make the scene as safe as possible. Rescue, ventilation, forcible entry, overhaul, and aerial operations must be accomplished in a coordinated effort. You will learn how to properly operate all the equipment that is carried on our trucks, throw and climb ladders, operate on a roof, and understand the importance of proper ventilation of a fire building.
CPR and Possible Overdose
The prescription opioid and heroin overdose epidemic affects Pennsylvanians across the state, from big cities to rural communities. In this scenario, you will experience a routine overdose call that quickly turns into a cardiac arrest. Overdoses and cardiac arrest are among the most time-critical emergencies firefighters respond to daily. You will also learn how firefighters have protected themselves during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rescue Operations
In this scenario, you will respond to a vehicle crash and identify the hazards and challenges firefighters face on a rescue scene. You will also have the opportunity to rescue a trapped driver from a vehicle using rescue tools and equipment.
Mental Health and Wellness
With the fast-paced nature of the job, firefighters must function well under pressure. For many, the hardest part of being a firefighter is coping with the downtime after a shift has ended or the memorial service of a coworker. In this scenario, you will learn how being a firefighter affects mental health and how firefighters cope with stressors during their careers. We will also discuss how firefighters offer peer support groups, as well as the changes legislatures can make to help treat firefighters suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress.
