FIRE OPS 101​
AN IMMERSIVE, HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE
Fire Ops 101 provides elected officials and other decision makers at every level an inside look at what it means to be a fire fighter. From donning our protective gear, advancing hose lines into a burning building, cutting patients out of a vehicle to performing life saving CPR, spending the day side by side with frontline fire fighters will provide a glimpse into what a day is like in protecting our communities. Responding to all types of hazards and emergency calls, fire fighters are called upon to make decisions that affect the lives of others and having the necessary resources to carry out safely is paramount. Working with our elected officials and decision makers is vitally important to ensure that they understand the needs of keeping the public safe
EVENT DETAILS
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
8:00 am to 3:00 pm
Calgary Fire Department Training Centre
5727 23rd Ave SE, Calgary, AB
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​To register, please download and complete the Fire Ops 101 Waiver and click below!
01
FIRE BEHAVIOUR
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.
02
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.
03
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.
04
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.
05
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.
FAQ
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