CLASSROOM WORKShOP

Synopsis

Real Fireground Survival...Training for High-Risk Low Frequency Events

This presentation will be an experienced based understanding of fire behaviour, water application, ventilation and search techniques which contribute to fireground survivability. We will be using the 75% 25% rule of staying out of trouble vs how to save ourselves in the event we do get in trouble. Understanding and training is key to reducing events that require high risk firefighter emergencies. 

I will be using materials from UL-Fire Safety Research Institute, Fire Dynamics-NIST, Project Mayday-Don Abbott, among other references and my own experiences on the fireground. 

Bio

Captain Michael Langford is a seasoned member of the Toronto Fire Services with 32 years of experience, mainly in Technical Rescue. He currently leads as the Swiftwater Rescue Instructor, Structural Collapse Instructor, and is the Lead Evaluator for AS&E at the Ontario Fire Marshal's office. Additionally, he's the lead instructor for Technical and Fireground Operations at Firestar Services.

Previously, Langford directed Fireground Survival, RIT Training, Live Fire Training TFS, Standpipe/Highrise Operations, and Elevator Rescue.