COURSE OFFERINGS 2024 Sponsored by Upper Valley Regional Emergency Services Association, Inc.
Saturday September 7 & Sunday September 8, 2024
Location: Rivendell Academy, 2072 NH Route 25A Orford, NH 03777. Doors open at 7:15 AM, orientation at 7:45 AM, classes start at 8:00 AM SHARP!
2-Day Course Offerings – $200 per 2-day class
Personal Protective Equipment & Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
Taught by Instructors from the New Hampshire Fire Academy
This course has been cancelled.
Prerequisites: None / Equipment needs: PPE, SCBA & 1 Spare Cylinder
Wilderness Search & Rescue
Taught by members of Upper Valley Search and Rescue Team
This class will go over the basic skills required to participate in a wilderness reach and rescue operation. The first day will focus on how to utilize ropes and rope systems in a backcountry rescue setting; go over and practice basic knots, haul and lowering systems. Day 2 will focus on wilderness search including terminology, initial actions, proper clothing, and operating in a search line while utilizing strategy and tactics to locate a missing persons in the backcountry. You will also utilize GPS and packaging patients in a litter and movement over different types of terrain.
Prerequisites: None / Equipment needs: Good footwear, gloves, outdoor clothing for rain or shine and GPS if possible
Advanced Pumping / Rural Water Supply
Taught by NH Certified Instructor
This course expands on the earlier course on pumps and pump operations. Students will continue development of their understanding of pumps and priming and have an opportunity to put theory into practice. Maintenance, troubleshooting, and pump damage control and avoidance will be emphasized throughout the course. Drafting, portable pump operation and relay pumping will be explored and practiced.
Prerequisites: None / Equipment: PPE / Maximum class size: 20
Saturday Courses – $100 per class
Propane Emergencies
Taught by Ryan Gallien, NH Fire Academy and Propane Technician
Class will cover the basic principles of propane, gas system components, delivery vehicles, water injection, flaring operations, hydraulic venting, metering, and vaporizers. Students will take part in a Bobtail walk around, Sand table exercises, live fire scenarios, and live releases of propane so please bring your turnout gear and full SCBA.
Instructor Bio – Ryan Gallien has been a propane technician for 20 years working for a large fuel company doing everything from service, equipment installation, commercial tank farms and vaporizers, to jurisdictional inspections and propane emergency response. Ryan is also a Firefighter/AEMT, a HazMat specialist in Highway Emergency Response, the vice president of the Midwestern NH HazMat Response Team, and an instructor for the NH Fire Academy.
Electric Hazard Awareness / Chainsaw Safety – Fires and Wires
Taught by Eversource and Asplundh Tree Service
This course has been cancelled.
Prerequisites: None / Equipment needs: None
Vehicle Extrication – SATURDAY 1-day
VT Certified Instructor(s) Capt Shawn Hannux, Hartford FD, Asst Chief Rod Kenyon, Woodstock FD, Asst Chief Jake Astbury, Pomfret FD
This course provides basic hands-on training for fire and rescue personnel in size-up, stabilization, hazard control, patient access, disentanglement and scene control techniques at automobile accidents involving one or two vehicles. Emphasis is placed on scene safety, proper choice of tools, placement and use of equipment available locally. From hand tools such as bars and hack saws, to electric tools such as reciprocating saws, to air powered tools like air chisels and impact wrenches, to heavy hydraulic tools – all are employed depending on local capabilities. There will be an overview of hybrid and electric vehicles. This program is a combination of both classroom and practical evolutions.
Prerequisites: None Equipment needs: PPE, eye protection
Sunday Courses – $100 per class
Vehicle Extrication – SUNDAY – 1-day
VT Certified Instructor(s) Capt Shawn Hannux, Hartford FD, Asst Chief Rod Kenyon, Woodstock FD, Asst Chief Jake Astbury, Pomfret FD
This course has been CANCELLED for SUNDAY. SATURDAY is still available!
Prerequisites: None / Equipment needs: PPE, eye protection