CTC Firefighting
Thursday, May 26, 2011
CTC Students Finish 1152
Thursday night, despite inclimate weather, 4 CTC students passed the evaluation portion of their 1152 Basic Firefighter Course. As long as the students pass their written test, they will be certified firefighters in the State of SC. CTC has had 6 students complete the 1152 course this year, with many more already enrolled in an upcoming summer course. Mr. Riddle has been an Assistant Instructor in all of these students classes held at the Anderson County Fire Training Center. The students who have completed 1152 are: Eian Simpson, Wyatt Fulbright, Stephen Eller, Dakotah McConnell, Ryan Davis, and Landon Epps. Congratulations to all of these students.
CTC Says Goodbye to 6 Seniors
Thursday was the last day for the Seniors in Firefighter I Class. Although the students are not considered completers due to having only one year in the program, the students gained valuable knowledge of the fire service. I wish each of them the best in all of their endevors.
CJ "The Hose Clamp" Miller-PHS
Christie Cothran-PHS
Victoria Cromer-PHS
Briana Clark-PHS
Stephen Eller-BHP
Kenny Medford-WHS
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Firefighter I 5/24/11
Objectives:
Today the Firefighter I class took time to learn the basic principles of VES (vent enter search). VES is an advanced, often controversial fire skill in which a firefighter enters a burning building ahead of a hoseline via a window to search an individual room. This skill puts a firefighter at risk, but can reap great rewards by allowing the firefighter to access a trapped victim more quickly than following an attack team and carrying out a traditional primary search. The students listened to a lecture, participated in a discussion, and finally practiced the skill.
Today the Firefighter I class took time to learn the basic principles of VES (vent enter search). VES is an advanced, often controversial fire skill in which a firefighter enters a burning building ahead of a hoseline via a window to search an individual room. This skill puts a firefighter at risk, but can reap great rewards by allowing the firefighter to access a trapped victim more quickly than following an attack team and carrying out a traditional primary search. The students listened to a lecture, participated in a discussion, and finally practiced the skill.
Dakotah clearing the window
Jesse sounding the floor
Low profile entry
Stephen performing a rapid search of the room
Introduction to Firefighting 5/23/11
Objectives:
Today the Intro Class participated in "The Challenge." The Intro class turned in some very impressive times in the Challenge events. Several new records will stay on the board until someone can knock them off in the 2011-2012 School year.
New Records:
PPE Donning: Landon Epps, 22 seconds
SCBA Donning: Landon Epps, 30 seconds
PPE and SCBA Donning: Landon Epps, 52 seconds
Maze: Brandon Eddleman, 32 seconds
Team Maze: Justin McNeill and Daniel Merritt, 39 seconds
Single Firefighter Cylinder Change: Ryan Davis and Landon Epps (tie), 18 seconds
The Challenge: Landon Epps, 2:13
Today the Intro Class participated in "The Challenge." The Intro class turned in some very impressive times in the Challenge events. Several new records will stay on the board until someone can knock them off in the 2011-2012 School year.
New Records:
PPE Donning: Landon Epps, 22 seconds
SCBA Donning: Landon Epps, 30 seconds
PPE and SCBA Donning: Landon Epps, 52 seconds
Maze: Brandon Eddleman, 32 seconds
Team Maze: Justin McNeill and Daniel Merritt, 39 seconds
Single Firefighter Cylinder Change: Ryan Davis and Landon Epps (tie), 18 seconds
The Challenge: Landon Epps, 2:13
"Flash" living up to his name.
Raul finishing The Challenge strong
Raul going through the wall
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Firefighter I 5/18/11
Journal:
What did you enjoy the most about this class?
Objectives:
1. Final Exam
2. Rigging a 1 to 1 haul system
3. Rigging a 2 to 1 haul system
4. Rigging a 3 to 1 haul system
What did you enjoy the most about this class?
Objectives:
1. Final Exam
2. Rigging a 1 to 1 haul system
3. Rigging a 2 to 1 haul system
4. Rigging a 3 to 1 haul system
Introduction to Firefighting 5/17/11
Journal:
Describe the steps in giving care for a person with an injured arm by appying a rigid splint, a sling, and a binder.
Objectives:
Today the Introduction Class used class time to prepare for "The Challenge." "The Challenge" is a series of skills that the students have learned over the course of the year. The students are timed in these skills and their times are ranked against not only the students in their class, but students in the entire program. The students enjoy the competition, especially when a sophomore posts a better time than a junior or senior on an event. The events include: PPE, SCBA, the maze, and team maze. The final event of The Challenge is a 5 event individual challenge that includes a stair climb with a high rise pack, the maze, window entry and egress from a ground ladder, going through a constricted opening, and tool carry all while wearing full PPE with SCBA.
Describe the steps in giving care for a person with an injured arm by appying a rigid splint, a sling, and a binder.
Objectives:
Today the Introduction Class used class time to prepare for "The Challenge." "The Challenge" is a series of skills that the students have learned over the course of the year. The students are timed in these skills and their times are ranked against not only the students in their class, but students in the entire program. The students enjoy the competition, especially when a sophomore posts a better time than a junior or senior on an event. The events include: PPE, SCBA, the maze, and team maze. The final event of The Challenge is a 5 event individual challenge that includes a stair climb with a high rise pack, the maze, window entry and egress from a ground ladder, going through a constricted opening, and tool carry all while wearing full PPE with SCBA.
Monday, May 16, 2011
Firefighter I 5/16/11
Journal:
Which knot has been the easiest for you to learn and why?
Objectives:
Ropes and Knot Test
Which knot has been the easiest for you to learn and why?
Objectives:
Ropes and Knot Test
Victoria finishing up a figure 8 follow through around an object
Cory working on hoisting an uncharged hoseline
The finished product
Friday, May 13, 2011
Introduction to Firefighting 5/13/11
Journal:
What are the two heart rhythms that the AED is searching for in order to defibrillate a person in sudden cardiac arrest?
Objectives:
1. 1st Aid/CPR written test
2. Firefighting scenarios
What are the two heart rhythms that the AED is searching for in order to defibrillate a person in sudden cardiac arrest?
Objectives:
1. 1st Aid/CPR written test
2. Firefighting scenarios
Firefighter I 5/12/11
Journal
What are some characteristics of the "figure 8" family of knots.
Objectives:
Today the Firefighter I students worked on their ropes and knots test. The students were graded on 20 different variations of knots.
What are some characteristics of the "figure 8" family of knots.
Objectives:
Today the Firefighter I students worked on their ropes and knots test. The students were graded on 20 different variations of knots.
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Intoduction to Firefighting 5/11/11
Journal:
What is Cardiac Chain of Survival?
Objectives:
1. 1st Aid Test Review
2. 1st Aid/CPR Skills Evaluations
What is Cardiac Chain of Survival?
Objectives:
1. 1st Aid Test Review
2. 1st Aid/CPR Skills Evaluations
Firefighter I 5/10/11
Journal:
What are some characteristics of life safety rope.
Objectives:
Ropes and Knots Worksheets
What are some characteristics of life safety rope.
Objectives:
Ropes and Knots Worksheets
Monday, May 9, 2011
Introduction to Firefighting 5/9/11
Journal:
What is an AED and what does it do?
Objectives:
Red Cross Certification Tests in Adult/Child/Infant CPR, Adult/Child AED, and First Aid
What is an AED and what does it do?
Objectives:
Red Cross Certification Tests in Adult/Child/Infant CPR, Adult/Child AED, and First Aid
Firefighter I 5/6/11
Journal:
What are the characteristics of a fire service knot?
Objectives:
1. Knot Review
2. The Butterfly Knot
3. The Square Knot
4. The Inline Figure 8 Knot
What are the characteristics of a fire service knot?
Objectives:
1. Knot Review
2. The Butterfly Knot
3. The Square Knot
4. The Inline Figure 8 Knot
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Introduction to Firefighting 5/5/11
Journal:
Which method of firefighter rescue from the Denver Drill did you prefer and why?
Objectives:
1. Muscle and Bone Injuries
2. Splinting Skills (Anatomical, Soft, and Rigid)
3. Heat and Cold Emergencies
4. AED
Which method of firefighter rescue from the Denver Drill did you prefer and why?
Objectives:
1. Muscle and Bone Injuries
2. Splinting Skills (Anatomical, Soft, and Rigid)
3. Heat and Cold Emergencies
4. AED
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Firefighter I 5/4/11
Journal:
Which method of the Denver Drill did you feel was the most effective? Why?
Obejectives:
1. Ropes and Knots PowerPoint
2. Quiz
3. Tie the Figure 8 Family Knots, the Bowline, the Clove Hitch, and the Half Hitch
Which method of the Denver Drill did you feel was the most effective? Why?
Obejectives:
1. Ropes and Knots PowerPoint
2. Quiz
3. Tie the Figure 8 Family Knots, the Bowline, the Clove Hitch, and the Half Hitch
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Introduction to Firefighting 5/3/11
Journal:
How do you feel about the death of Osama bin Laden? How do you feel it will affect America in coming days?
Objectives:
Today the students had the opportunity to learn about the Denver Drill. Students were taught about how Denver firefighter Mark Langvardt died in a fire in 1992 and the steps the Denver Fire Department took after his death to ensure that a fatality like that would not happen again. Students used the CTC Denver Drill Prop to practice various methods of firefighter confined space rescues. The Introduction to Firefighitng Class also used a few "new" methods that were not practiced by the Firefighter I Class to rescue the downed firefighter. The students have worked very hard over the last two days and have really gained a great appreciation for how physical firefighting really is.
How do you feel about the death of Osama bin Laden? How do you feel it will affect America in coming days?
Objectives:
Today the students had the opportunity to learn about the Denver Drill. Students were taught about how Denver firefighter Mark Langvardt died in a fire in 1992 and the steps the Denver Fire Department took after his death to ensure that a fatality like that would not happen again. Students used the CTC Denver Drill Prop to practice various methods of firefighter confined space rescues. The Introduction to Firefighitng Class also used a few "new" methods that were not practiced by the Firefighter I Class to rescue the downed firefighter. The students have worked very hard over the last two days and have really gained a great appreciation for how physical firefighting really is.
Welcome to CTC Firefighting
Firefighter I 5/2/11
Journal:
How do you feel about the death of Osama bin Laden? How do you feel it will affect America in coming days?
Objectives:
Today the students had the opportunity to learn about the Denver Drill. Students were taught about how Denver firefighter Mark Langvardt died in a fire in 1992 and the steps the Denver Fire Department took after his death to ensure that a fatality like that would not happen again. Students used the CTC Denver Drill Prop to practice various methods of firefighter confined space rescues.
How do you feel about the death of Osama bin Laden? How do you feel it will affect America in coming days?
Objectives:
Today the students had the opportunity to learn about the Denver Drill. Students were taught about how Denver firefighter Mark Langvardt died in a fire in 1992 and the steps the Denver Fire Department took after his death to ensure that a fatality like that would not happen again. Students used the CTC Denver Drill Prop to practice various methods of firefighter confined space rescues.
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