Hands-on firefighter training built by industry pros.

Live-Fire Evolution

Full-scale burn props, nozzle work, search & rescue under fire, sensible class sizes for safety & quality.

Vehicle & Technical Rescue

Stabilization, hydraulic tool operation, patient packaging and multi-agency extrication drills.

Confined Space

Entry permits, atmospheric testing, rope systems and rescue planning.

Hazmat & CBRN Awareness

PPE levels, detection equipment, decontamination corridors, and unified command scenarios.

Cert Prep & On-Site Evaluations

Customized to NFPA standards — skill sheets, written prep and live-performance testing.

Consulting & Facility Design

Training props, burn building design advice, and safety program development.

SBS Transitional Fire Attack

This program deals with the new science released by NIST and UL dealing with fire loads, temperature reduction, and aggressive fire attacks for the rescue, vent limited fires and resetting the fire.

SBS Garden Apartments/Row Houses

This program deals with fire suppression efforts with garden apartments and row housing. Setbacks, attack lines, leader lines, aggressive fire attack, aggressive ventilation and search are looked at with live fire exercises.

NFPA 1403 Introduction to Live Fire

This program is for firefighters that are new to the fire service and also for firefighters that have been in the fire service for any length of time. Students will be made aware of the difference between ‘controlling a fire’ and ‘extinguishing a fire’ and the reasons for both. Students will also be aware of the need for a quick transition between water application and ventilation to avoid burns from steam generated when performing coordinated fire attack. Students will be made aware of the expansion rate of water (conversion to steam at 1700 x), and the danger of large volumes of water/steam in a superheated environment.

NFPA 1403 Live Fire Training – Acquired or Fixed buildings

Live fire training in either acquired structures or fixed burn facility as per NFPA 1403 standards. Topics include; proper hose management, fire stream application, search and fire control are covered.

Flashover Recognition Training

Training with live fire in a flashover simulator showing the development of fire and the characteristics of behavior of fire.

Live Fire Instructor

This program teaches potential instructors on the proper techniques and standards to be followed when conducting live fire training. Whether in a fixed burn facility or an acquired structure, our instructors have the experience and expertise to teach your instructors the process for both. Topics covered include NFPA 1403 review, establishing your matrix, conducting a walk thru, creating a site layout plan, building effective burn sets, gear inspections, establishing medical and rehab system, accountability, fireground safety, using the Incident Command System, RIT and classroom instruction.

Fire Extinguisher Training

This hands on training class focuses on the use of portable fire extinguishers for workplace employees. Instruction on the types of portable fire extinguishers, the classes of fire, how to use and discharge using the PASS acronym are covered in the class. Each participant will extinguish a Class A/B fire with a portable fire extinguisher.

Residential Fire Rescue

Rescuing civilian fire victims from residential structures is the main focus of our job. This program focuses upon the skills needed to effectively rescue victims. In class session details the the theory behind where to find our victims, the causes of fire victim fatalities, sizing up structures for rescue, tools needed for the job, search methods and strategy. The practical hands on training session will reinforce the theory portion by introducing skill stations such as:

Skill stations include:

• Conscious victim rescue – ladder
• Conscious victim rescue – hysterical walking
• Unconscious victim drags – clothes, one man, two man, webbing, feet first, head first, obese people,
• Unconscious victim rescue drag – up/down stairs
• Unconscious victim ladder rescues
• Different search techniques
• Burn victim removal
• Small children/infants
• Proper ground ladder techniques

Scenarios are then conducted to give the student a chance to demonstrate and understand the importance of performing an effective rescue.

Command & Control

This training series focuses upon developing the skills of the company officer or those who want to become a company officer. Instruction on the Incident Safety Officer, Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS), ICS for Single Resources & Multiple Resources Initial Action Incidents is covered. In class scenarios are used to strengthen the participants understanding of how to use the ICS. Once in class sessions are complete, the participant will exercise their skills with roll in drills utilizing crew members under their command. This class can be conducted as a live fire training exercise or with live smoke drills.

Incident Command training

Training individuals on the proper procedure of Incident Command with scenarios and classroom instruction.

Firefighter Survival

This is a comprehensive program dealing with the knowledge and skill needed to effect rescue as a member of a Rapid Intervention Team. The course also demonstrates ‘last-ditch’ self-rescue techniques (some of which are not seen in the books). These emergency procedures, though involving some risk themselves, are designed to be useable when the only other alternative is to die. Emphasis will be placed on search techniques, communications, accountability, and self-rescue procedures. This course is best suited to students who, in addition to the prerequisite training, have at least a ‘ground-floor’ level of on-the-street practical firefighting experience.

Advanced Firefighter Survival

This course deals with the advanced techniques available that can be employed by a firefighter to quickly and effectively evacuate a structure involved with fire. These techniques are last ditch efforts that are to be used only when it is a life or death situation. Topics looked at are:

• Low/high window exits
• Bail out kits
• Combined ladder dives with window straddles
• Diminishing clearances and low profiling
• Drop In Drill
• Commercial Buildings

R.I.T. Training (Operations & Advanced)

Training firefighters to rescue firefighters, who are lost, trapped or injured. Training will cover SCBA changeovers, face piece changeover, enlarged openings, sub level rescues, Denver drill, Pittsburgh drill, removing firefighters up and down stairs and scenarios.

RIT Train the Trainer

A four to five day program geared towards individuals who will be instructing on RIT. The class covers Firefighter Survival and RIT programs. In class theory sessions cover the history of both Firefighter Survival and RIT, the need for both, how to implement them on the fireground, MAYDAY’s, tactical considerations and safety.

NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials

NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Awareness
NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Awareness Refresher
NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Operations
NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Operations Refresher
NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Technician

Pump Operations

This course provides the fire fighter with an introduction to basic pump construction and theory as well as operating techniques in this course. Emphasis is placed on getting water to the pump, getting water from the pump for hose streams, and prevention of common mistakes in pump operations. Topics covered include: friction loss, relay pumping, master and elevated master streams.

Cutters Edge Power Saw Safety Training

Safe and effective means of operating a power saw. Topics include maintenance, sharpening and cutting.

SCBA training

This course is designed to familiarize the student with basic respiratory protection. Topics include: the human respiratory system, effects of toxic atmospheres, and self-contained breathing apparatus. Live drills are part of this course.

Fire Ground Ventilation

This course will provide the student with the knowledge and skills to safely and efficiently perform ventilation in various situations. Topics include: building construction, air movement, tools and their use, natural and forced ventilation, and negative and positive pressure ventilation.

Truck Company Operations 1

This course will introduce the student to the basic duties of a truck company including hand and power tool operation, search and rescue, and ventilation. Truck company support to the engine company is also covered.

Truck Company Operations 2

This course is designed for the fire fighter to apply and refine his/her knowledge of truck company operations. Topics include: vehicle placement, forcible entry, search and rescue, water supply, aerial operation, building construction, fire travel, and ventilation.

Truck Company Combat Drills

This would be an 8 hour hands on training class and would entail the following:

• 4 hours of skill review and development on vertical ventilation, flat roof ventilation, search procedures and forcible entry.
• 4 hours of scenario based drills. Each participant is assigned to a team of 6 firefighters. Each team will create their own two person teams in which they will compete through a series of drills as a team. The drills to be completed are: vertical and flat roof ventilation, forcible entry, and a traditional search.
• Each evolution is timed so as to implement a competitive atmosphere for learning and enjoyment
• All teams will complete every evolution at least three times so that they experience all three skill stations in real time
• Times will be recorded to see which team was the fastest team

Forcible Entry

This class will be an 8 hour hands on class dealing with conventional forcible entry using a door prop, a K-12 post prop, a garage door prop and a C-Side door prop. Topics to be covered off will be:

• Safe operations of a rotary power saw
• Conventional forcible entry using a haligan and a flat head axe
• Shearing off carriage bolt heads
• Dead bolts
• Garage doors
• Different cutting positions with the rotary saw
• Alternative methods with different hand tools

Power Saw Operations

This class is an eight hour class dealing with the proper use and operation of power saws in different positions and situations. The use of a ventilation trailer prop may be utilized if available. This class can be combined with a forcible entry class using the power saw props and the forcible door entry props.

Engine Company Operations

This course provides instruction in the duties and responsibilities of an engine company. Topics include: positioning of apparatus, use of attack and back-up lines, search and rescue, and water supply.

Aerial Operations

This course provides a more in depth exposure to the operating principles and procedures for aerial devices through hands-on exercises.

Emergency vehicles operations course (EVOC)

This course, developed by Volunteer Firemen’s Insurance Services, provides instruction in techniques of driving emergency vehicles under all conditions. Students will learn the importance of vehicle dynamics, driver selection, condition and preparation on safe vehicle operations. The course includes practice on a driving course laid out to simulate various driving conditions. Also included is a section on service and preventive maintenance.

Defensive driving

Coaching the Emergency Vehicle Operator series is utilized for this training course. Participants will work through various units on the important principles of defensive driving.

Consulting Services (Firestar USA LLC)

Firestar USA LLC is also able offer consulting services for a variety of different areas in the fire service as well as the private sector such as:

• SOP/SOG revision and development
• Lesson Plan development
• Training Officer Development
• Company Officer Development
• Accountability System Design
• Program Development
• Operational Process review and development
• Vulnerability studies and risk analysis
• Risk management assessments
• Business Continuity management
• Life Safety Audits
• Emergency preparation and response plans
• Fire protection Code compliance
• Special Hazards

NFPA Certification Services

Firestar USA LLC offers training for the following NFPA Professional Qualification levels:

1. NFPA 1001 Firefighter 1 & 2
2. NFPA 1521 Health & Safety Officer
3. NFPA 1521 Incident Safety Officer
4. NFPA 1021 Fire Officer 1, 2, 3, & 4
5. NFPA 1041 Fire Service Instructor 1, 2 & 3
6. NFPA 1006 Vehicle Machinery Technician Level 1 & 2
7. NFPA 1006 Confined Space Rescue Technician Level 1 & 2
8. NFPA 1006 Rope Rescue Technician Level 1 & 2
9. NFPA 1006 Trench rescue Technician Level 1 & 2
10. NFPA 1006 Structural Collapse Rescue Technician Level 1 & 2
11. NFPA 1006 Water Rescue Technician Level
12. NFPA 1006 Ice/Water Rescue Technician Level
13. NFPA 1006 Swift Water Rescue Technician Level
14. NFPA 1072 Hazardous Materials Operations & Technician

Contact us to request more information about any of the certification levels listed above.

Firestar USA offers training for the following NFPA Professional Qualification levels -NFPA 1521 -Incident Safety Officer and Health and Safety Officer. Pro Board ® Accredited Certification to the levels of NFPA 1521 Incident Safety Officer and Health and Safety Officer is provided by the Fire Department Safety Officers Association.

Contact us to request more information about any of the certification levels listed above.