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CF Tactics Seminar Agenda, Command & Control of Fires & Emergencies by Vincent Dunn, Chief Curt Isakson

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Chief Isakson has released the agenda and for his upcoming two-day Command and Control class April 12th-13th, 2021, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Hilton Hotel on Pensacola Beach. This seminar-style event is limited to 48 professionals without only about 20 seats remaining. The program size promotes manageable classroom interaction and nightly networking opportunities.

 

This class offering will differ from County Fire Tactics “Commanding from the Sidelines” seminar that took place November 17th-19th, 2020 at the Pensacola Beach Hilton.

This seminar will blend Chief Dunn’s book with what Chief Isakson’s mentors have taught him, and what he has learned in 17 years of commanding fires as Battalion Chief in a diverse countywide setting.

Fire Officers today are juggling an infinite number of job duties related to administration, budgets, political interaction, medical response, fire prevention, inspections, and more.

The class agenda will be focused on topics from Command & Control of Fires & Emergencies by Vincent Dunn, to bring the active fire officer back to their primary focus, Fighting fires and responding to emergencies.

In a recent webcast interview with Strike the Box Training LLC, Chief Isakson said this class will be different from his other programs in the fact that he will discuss the need to have eyes on the fire building, allowing the incident commander to see in mere seconds what is and is not working, and make an immediate tactical decision. Why? … Because Tactics Put Out Fires !!!

CF Tactics Command & Control Seminar Agenda

  • Command Presence
  • Life-and-Death Decision Making
  • Locating a Fire
  • Size-up of a Fire
  • Command and Control at a Fire
  • Hoseline Placement
  • Preventing Fire Spread
  • Changing Strategy
  • Ventilation
  • Terrorism
  • Fireground Communications
  • Demobilization
  • Fireground Dangers
  • Products of Combustion
  • Managing Fireground Risks and Dangers
  • Epilogue
  • Answers to Study Questions
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“Registration Now Open” Command & Control Class, Pensacola Beach FL, Chief Curt Isakson, CF Tactics

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Registration is now OPEN, and the first 20 to register using the discount code “FIRST20” will attend for an investment of only $225.

The program covers Chief Vincent Dunn’s Command and Control book and blends Chief Isakson’s 17-years of experience as a line Battalion Chief commanding fires in a metropolitan county. Isakson’s immersion into this countywide working environment requires the use of both rural and urban fire-tactics. Continue reading →

Command & Control Class, Pensacola Beach FL, Chief Curt Isakson, CF Tactics

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Registration is now OPEN, and the first 20 to register using the discount code “FIRST20” will attend for an investment of only $225.

The program covers Chief Vincent Dunn’s Command and Control book and blends Chief Isakson’s 17-years of experience as a line Battalion Chief commanding fires in a metropolitan county. Isakson’s immersion into this countywide working environment requires the use of both rural and urban fire-tactics. Continue reading →

Brian Brush, Firefighter Rescue Survey, This is going to be HUGE

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Over the past 10-years, significant research has been conducted on firefighting operations, tactics, and service delivery. Studies on how we do business when the bell rings and we roll out of the fire station have been authored and published by NIST, UL FSRI, and the ATF. The results of these studies have driven significant changes in the fire service.

But until 2021, the fire service has been missing out on a huge data set that will be the next significant change in how we do business. NFIRS and other data collection programs focus purely on the negative, lost lives, property loss, firefighter deaths, etc. While we know that we have been saving civilian lives in residential fires all across the nation, Brian Brush is on a mission to prove it through academic research.

Welcome to the 2021 Fireground Civilian Rescue Research Project. Hold onto your seat, because the initial results are already astonishing. County Fire Tactics (CF Tactics, CFT) stands with and backs this initiative by Chief Brush. The final results are going to be HUGE, providing evidence to what we already know, that it’s worth the risk. Firefighter Rescue Survey is the first of its kind, focusing purely on saving lives, our primary mission focus.

Initial results of the 2021 Fireground Civilian Rescue Research Project Continue reading →

Command Officer Boot Camp 2021 (COBC)

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County Fire Tactics (CF Tactics, CFT), will host its annual Command Officer Boot Camp (COBC) Conference May 11th–13th, 2021, in beautiful Pensacola Beach, Florida.

COBC is a one of a kind family-friendly fire conference offering educational sessions on Leadership, Tactics, & Relationships. The event will take place in-person at the Hilton Pensacola Beach Gulf Side Convention Center in the Royal Palm Ballroom and feature more than 10 different speakers listed below.

  • Chief Todd Edwards
  • Chief Curt Isakson
  • Chief Dave McGrail
  • Chief John Salka
  • Chief Shannon Stone
  • Chief Mike Terpak
  • Chief Scott Thompson
  • Chief Frank Viscuso
  • Captain Dena Ali
  • Lieutenant Ray McCormack
  • Lieutenant Steve Robertson
  • * Special Keynote Presenter *

CF Tactics designed this program for someone who wants to increase their personal and professional motivation while creating an opportunity to elevate their career. The speakers at Command Officer Boot Camp 2021 will present on subjects covering Leadership, Tactics, and Relationships in Life and Marriage. COBC is ideal for all ranks of firefighters, fire officers, and their spouses to connect with colleagues and like-minded people.

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CFT COBC encourages spouse and family attendance by offering:

  • Spouse Friendly Conference Registration Rate.
  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner discounts with the CFT wristband at many local restaurants within walking distance of the Hilton.
  • Beverage discounts are available with the purchase of a CFT Tumbler in the Oleander Room for use at many local restaurants.
  • Complimentary Beach Chairs and Beach Umbrellas provided courtesy of County Fire Tactics for registered spouses.
  • The white sandy beaches and emerald green waters on the Gulf of Mexico.
  • Reduced room rates at two Hilton brand properties.
  • Networking opportunities for spouses and fire service personnel.

Book Your Hotel The Hilton Pensacola Beach is the venue and host hotel for Command Officer Boot Camp 2021 (COBC). The neighboring Hampton Inn Pensacola Beach shares the Hilton property. Both of these locations offer discounted rooms during this program. The CFT discount group code for COBC 2021 is COB. [maxbutton id=”8″ text=”HILTON HOTEL ROOMS FROM $159″ url=”https://hiltonpensacolabeach.com/” window=”new” nofollow=”true”] [maxbutton id=”8″ text=”HAMPTON INN ROOMS FROM $139″ url=”https://hamptonpensacolabeach.com/” window=”new” nofollow=”true”]   Ground Transportation to and from PNS Airport for FREE … FREE !!! County Fire Tactics has you covered with ground transportation to and from the Pensacola International Airport (PNS) the day before, and the day after the conference.

  • Arrivals on Monday, May 10th, 2021 will locate a Dream Catcher Shuttle Service vehicle outside Baggage Claim 3 at PNS.
  • Departures on Friday, May 14th, 2021 will locate a Dream Catcher Shuttle Service vehicle outside the Hilton Hotel lobby.

Rides times to and from Pensacola Beach are extended due to the closure of the Pensacola Bay Bridge following significant damage sustained during Hurricane Sally in September 2020.

Free Webinar “Command Success” from Firehouse Expo Direct 2020

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County Fire Tactics founder, Battalion Chief Curt Isakson presented a 60-minute “Command Success” webinar at Firehouse Expo Direct 2020, view the video below.

During this fast-paced 60 minute program, Chief Isakson will cover fireground size-up and what to look for based on the resources assigned to the alarm. It will cover Strategy,  Tactics, & Command Success in how you can make the most of the first arriving companies before all hands arrive.

View the video below for a limited time. Register through firehouse.com at this link to receive a certificate of attendance.

♦ Command Success: Commanding from the Sidelines ♦

Through The Eyes of a Fireground Commander

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Awesome 😊 Feedback from one of the Commanding From The Sidelines Seminar attendees this week. Literally Training put to use on his 1st Shift Back. So Excited 😆 to FINE TUNE this program. Just so much to cover about seeing through the 👀 eyes of a Fireground Commander.

Chief,

First off, thanks for putting on an amazing class and exceeding my expectations of what it was going to cover. I came into work this morning telling the crew about what was covered, especially about the DC having the TIC on him, I moved my TIC into the front seat and this fire came in as soon as I replaced the battery. Fire went good, quick knockdown and no injuries, but I was able to do a 360 with the TIC, it gave me a totally different perspective, i’m glad I had it because it was starting to run the attic. I’m hoping to implement some other things learned, but wanted to let you know that this one small thing made a big impact.

Thank you

Scott Gardiner
District Chief
Brevard County Fire Rescue

The TIC for Fireground Commanders

All Hands Operations “Depth On The Bench”

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We need more Chiefs/Fireground Commanders to Call for enough resources before they’re actually needed.

https://www.firehouse.com/operations-training/article/21156783/command-control-success-allhands-operationsdepth-on-the-bench

16 Hour Command Class

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Commanding From The Sideline Class this Fall. 16 Hours of Advice from 16 Years of Commanding Fires 🔥 in a Metro County with High Fire 🔥 Activity. This Two Day Class will be based on street proven success with a diverse range of staffing levels. Class will be limited to less than 50 Based on Covid 19.
Class Location: Pensacola Beach

Instructor Bio Link Below. Spots will go fast. You can email Curt to be placed on first notification list and get registration link before it’s blasted out. This is a Command & Control Class.

Curt Isakson, Professional Speaker, Motivator, Educator, Consultant

Curt Isakson will share 16 Hours of Command Advice from his 16 Years a Line Battalion Chief.

NFPA “Not For Practical Application”

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You can’t make this up.

This is from the NFPA, now we need a standard on tactics. All this will do is get every fire department sued if you deviate from the standard. This is gone to far, how can a committee put us in a box on making decisions on the fire ground. But they know whats best for us, they have no idea of what can of worms they are opening. I urge all of you to keep an eye on this!!

September 9, 2015
Chief Richard A. Dyer
PO Box 28157
Kansas City, MO 64188-0157
Dear Chief Dyer:
I am transmitting to you herewith the following action of the Standards Council (August 17-19, 2015):
At the April 2015 Standard Council Meeting, the Council considered the request of Richard Dyer, Kansas City, Missouri, that NFPA establish a new project to develop techniques and methods used in firefighting based on accepted scientific principles and research in the field of fire dynamics. The Council voted to solicit public comments.
At this meeting, the Council reviewed all of the material presented and voted to establish the Technical Committee (TC) on Fundamentals of Fire Control within a Structure Utilizing Fire Dynamics and approved the Committee scope. Once the Technical Committee develops and ballots a draft document (see Regulations 4.3.2.1), the Technical Committee may then make a request to the Council to enter an appropriate revision cycle.
APPROVED COMMITTEE TITLE: Committee on Fundamentals of Fire Control within a Structure Utilizing Fire Dynamics
APPROVED COMMITTEE SCOPE: This Committee shall have primary responsibility for documents relating to techniques and methods used in firefighting based on accepted scientific principles and research in the field of fire dynamics.
Kerry M. Bell, Chair, recused himself from the deliberations and vote on this issue. Very truly yours,
Linda Fuller, Senior Manager, Standards Operations Codes and Standards Administration
c: D. Bliss, K. Willette, R. Depew, D. Gorham, D. Baio, A. Coughlin, C. Cronin, C. Dubay, S. Everett, C. Grant, M. Housewright, R. Sanders
Interested Parties
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