Light and Fight - District 4

Time: 8 a.m. Location: Lafayette Fire Station 9 (Tippecanoe County).

Description:

This class is designed to allow firefighters to participate in flashover-like conditions. Flashover is a highly dangerous condition that provides settle warning signs that experienced firefighters can notice prior to flashover. The class begins with a MANDATORY classroom session that reviews fire development, fire behavior, fire dynamics and then concludes with flashover signs and signals. Participants will be subjected to high heat conditions and hostile fire conditions for several minutes. Each participant will need to complete a release form which requires the signature of their fire chief. Each participant is required to have the following items with them the day of class: bunker pants, bunker coat, protective hood, approved gloves, boots, helmet, SCBA. Participants must have any facial hair within OSHA compliance 1910.134. If in doubt, make sure all facial hair is shaven within ¾" of jaw line. It is strongly recommended that participants wear several layers of clothing under their turnout gear. At LEAST one cotton layer shirt.

To register: https://on.in.gov/Light_and_Fight_D4Nov24