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FireRescue1’s inaugural What Firefighters Want survey analysis revealed that firefighters want – and need – more incident command training. Nearly 70% of respondents reported less than 24 hours of ongoing command training – a staggering statistic considering the critical skills needed to manage a fire scene.
In this webinar, Chiefs John Vance and Steve Lester detail how to build a command training program for departments of any size following the SROVT principles – solid, realistic, ongoing, verifiable training. The chiefs address key elements of NFPA 1561: Standard on Emergency Services Incident Management System and Command Safety and review NIOSH reports to glean lessons learned from incidents in which command best practices were not followed, leading to tragic outcomes. Chief Vance and Lester provide guidance for how to develop incident command skills focused on adaptability and recognition-primed decision-making, ultimately building sets and reps for future incidents.
WHAT ATTENDEES LIKED FROM THIS PRESENTATION:
“Honest and to the point.”
“Very informative!”
“Great coverage of knowledge, skills and abilities needed for command personnel.”
“Good examples and the two Presenters did well sharing their experiences and knowledge.”
“Good material and information to assist our new or acting officers to become more confident and competent with control.”
MEET THE SPEAKERS:
Chief John Vance serves as lead instructor for the Blue Card incident command system and has been in the fire for over 33 years. He previously served for 10 years as the fire chief and emergency management director for the City of Minnetonka, Minnesota, where he was awarded the Chief Kenny Johnson Award (Firefighter of the Year) by the members of that department in 2023. After over 22 years as a Chief of the Department, he recently went “back to the field” as a Battalion Chief for the Chanhassen (Minnesota) Fire Department.
Division Chief Steve Lester has served the Cobb County Fire & Emergency Services since 1996. During this time, he has moved through the ranks to his current position of Division Chief, where he oversees daily operations of the Training Division. He and his staff are responsible for the Recruit Training Academy, continuing education, Pathways and Cadets programs, and records management regarding training. He also serves as a Blue Card Command Lead Instructor.
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