Fire Instructor CPD with John McDonough & Gerard Mann

This will be aimed at Breathing Apparatus, Compartment Fire Behaviour Training and Tactical Ventilation Instructors, both in LFRS and open to the wider region and UKFRS.

The Aim:

To provide Fire Instructors (BA/CFBT/TV) with training techniques and practices for firefighting and rescue operations, enabling them to use this learning improve training in their organisations and better their operational response.

Speakers Details:

John McDonough - Duty Commander for FRS New South Wales, Australia - founding memeber of IFIW, co-author of 3D Firefighting with Paul Grimwood et al, and notorious for his work in the field of firefighting and fire behaviour related training

Gerard Mann - Station Offier from Fire Rescue Victoria - speaker at guest speaker FDIC 2025, IFE Autralia Board Memeber for Fire and Emergency Service and internationally recognised trainer for fire and emergency response.

Program:

08:45 Introduction - Lewis White

09:00-10:30 John McDonough - Non-negotiables for structural firefighting & water application techniques

10:30-10:45 Morning break

10:45-12:00 Gerard Mann - Victim rescue operations for structure fires

12:00-13:00 Lunch

13:00-14:15 - Gerard Mann - Water application, low movement, victim rescue techniques

14:15-14:30 Afternoon break

14:30-16:00 John McDonough - fire control demo in Attack Unit

Learning Outcomes:

• Expectations of firefighters and their action in fire environments.
• Effective water application methods and techniques.
• Effective movement techniques for a fire environment.
• Effective rescue techniques for victims in structure fires.
• How to set safe and controlled conditions in a fire training session.

NOTE: This is a free event. Onsite lunch is available for £6 for two course meal. Card Payments accepted.

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