INTER FIRE SCHOOL JANUARY 23 - 24, 2021 - Illinois Fire Service Institute
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INTER
FIRE SCHOOL
JANUARY 23 – 24, 2021
ILLINOIS FIRE SERVICE INSTITUTE
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN
SPACE IS LIMITED – REGISTER EARLY
FSI.ILLINOIS.EDU
217.333.3800
WFS 2021 COURSES
Advanced and Commercial Forcible Entry | $120
4 3 Sessions Available, Choose 1: MAX # OF
HOURS Saturday, 8am-12pm | Saturday, 1pm-5pm | Sunday, 8am-12pm STUDENTS: 10
The Advanced and Commercial Forcible Entry course is an accelerated training opportunity for students proficient
with residen al forcible entry techniques. This class provides in-depth training on forcible entry tools by applying the
usage to simulated fire scenes including working through obstruc ons. Students will engage in hands-on scenarios
that require forcible entry in limited visibility and zero visibility condi ons. Commercial course topics will include
advanced cu ng techniques for fencing, chains, burglar bars, carriage bolts, and locks.
Required Equipment: NFPA compliant PPE and SCBA, including ear and eye protec on.
Thermal Imaging Camera Familiarity and Usage | $150
4 3 Sessions Available, Choose 1: MAX # OF
HOURS Saturday, 8am-12pm | Saturday, 1pm-5pm | Sunday, 8am-12pm STUDENTS: 10
The Thermal Imaging Camera Familiarity and Usage course is designed for all skill levels. Students will become
confident with the thermal imaging camera applica on and opera ons. Class topics include basic camera func on,
search techniques and fire behavior. Students will engage in mul ple live fire training scenarios that will connect the
usage of the fireground tool to primary and secondary search techniques. The class will consist of a brief lecture
followed by hands-on live fire training using the fireground tool.
Required Equipment: NFPA compliant PPE and SCBA.
Engine Company Opera ons | $275
4 3 Sessions Available, Choose 1: MAX # OF
HOURS Saturday, 8am-12pm | Saturday, 1pm-5pm | Sunday, 8am-12pm STUDENTS: 10
The Engine Company Opera ons course is designed for all skill levels. Topics include hose line advancement,
searching from a line, ven la on, and ge ng water to the fire. Students will work in large and small companies to
test their skills in mul ple opera ons and scenarios with a variety of smoke and heat condi ons.
Required Equipment: NFPA compliant PPE and SCBA.
Down and Dirty Hydraulics | $100
4 3 Sessions Available, Choose 1: MAX # OF
HOURS Saturday, 8am-12pm | Saturday, 1pm-5pm | Sunday, 8am-12pm STUDENTS: 10
The Down and Dirty Hydraulics course is geared toward firefighters new to pump opera ons. The course will cover
basic concepts on how to calculate hoseline pressures for a variety of hose sizes. Students will gain an understanding
of why proper discharge pressure is cri cal for correct flow.
Classroom course, no protec ve gear required.
First-In Officer | $260
8 1 Session: Saturday, 8am-5pm MAX # OF
HOURS STUDENTS: 20
The First-In Officer course is designed for newly promoted company officers, those interested in becoming a
company officer, or firefighters who may be responsible for comple ng the du es of an ac ng officer. Course topics
will include size-up, tac cal decision making, direc on and control of personnel, and accountability. This class
includes four hours of classroom discussion followed by live fire training scenarios.
Required Equipment: NFPA compliant PPE and SCBA.
Ac ve Shooter – Tac cal Emergency Casualty Care
(TECC) | NO FEE/GRANT FUNDED
16 1 Session: MAX # OF
HOURS Saturday, 8am-5pm & Sunday, 8am-5pm STUDENTS: 25
The Ac ve Shooter: Tac cal Emergency Casualty Care (TECC)
course is an EMS-based class designed for all skill levels. The
class covers topics that decrease preventable deaths from ac ve
shooter, hos le, or mass casualty events. The TECC program
includes discussions, table top, and full immersion exercises.
Upon successful comple on of the course, students will receive
TECC cer fica on from the Na onal Associa on of Emergency
Medical Technicians (NAEMT).
INTER
FIRE SCHOOL
JANUARY 23 – 24, 2021
SPACE IS LIMITED
REGISTRATION OPENS
DECEMBER 1
FSI.ILLINOIS.EDU
The Illinois Fire Service Ins tute (IFSI)
Winter Fire School provides first-class,
interac ve training opportuni es for all skill
VIRTUAL COURSE OFFERING: levels. Par cipants can choose from hands-on
First Responder Resiliency and Mental Health and/or classroom training programs that meet
Awareness | $75 individual professional needs. The low student
to instructor ra o for all courses allows for
90 1 Online Session: repe ve skills applica ons and solid
MINUTES Saturday, 9am-10:30am engagement with our dynamic and
knowledgeable instructor team.
The First Responder Resiliency and Mental Health Awareness
Virtual course will provide students in any stage of their career During these uncertain mes, IFSI remains
with the necessary tools to remain resilient on and off the job. steadfast in our commitment to deliver
top-quality training and educa on that meets
This class will address how stress and mental health impact the
the vast needs of Illinois first responders.
brain and the en re body. Behaviors and mindsets will be
Extensive COVID-19 Risk Mi ga on Protocols
presented that will help students to care for themselves, as well are in place for all course deliveries, to include
as support their families at home and at work. First responder the 2021 Winter Fire School event.
resiliency ma ers, and this course will seek to remove the s gma
surrounding the discussion of mental health, trauma, and Due to the reduced enrollment numbers,
online registra on is strongly encouraged.
suicide.
Students may also register by comple ng the
This course will be offered through the Zoom conference registra on form and faxing to 217.244.6790 or
pla orm and is open to all. A Chief's PIN is not required to mailing to the Illinois Fire Service Ins tute but
register. Access and login informa on will be provided upon the seats are first-come, first-served.
comple on of registra on.
COVID-19 SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS & PROCEDURES
The safety, health, and well-being of our students, instructors,
and staff is at the forefront of concern when planning for any FREE
HOTEL LODGING
training event. Due to COVID-19, the following protocols will
be enforced during the 2021 Winter Fire School.
Ÿ Any student, instructor, or staff member should stay home
and contact your health care provider immediately, if you
have any of these symptoms: fever, scratchy throat,
AVAILABLE
shortness of breath, chest pain, unexplained chills, A endees may receive up to 2 nights of hotel
repeated shaking with chills, sudden muscle pain unrelated accommoda ons for FREE. IFSI has received a
to exercise, headache, or a loss of taste or smell. grant from the Office of the Illinois State Fire
Marshal to cover a por on of the hotel rooms.
Ÿ All students and staff will be required to complete a health Condi ons apply. Space is limited.
screening each day while a ending Winter Fire School REGISTER EARLY TO TAKE ADVANTAGE
ac vi es. This screening will include the comple on of a OF THIS FREE HOUSING OFFER.
brief COVID-19 specific health ques onnaire and
Hotel block informa on will be provided by IFSI
temperature evalua on. There are no excep ons to this
policy.
following confirma on of registra on.
Ÿ Students and staff will be required to wear a face covering
except when:
™ A person is alone in their office, classroom, restroom,
or vehicle.
™ A person is donned in appropriate personal
protec ve equipment for training purposes.
Ÿ All students and staff will be required to comply with the
following standardized IFSI health and safety protocols, to
include:
Boxed lunches will be
™ Maintain 6-foot social distancing when possible.
™ Wash your hands regularly. Hand washing sta ons provided on Saturday.
will be available indoors and on the training grounds.
Ÿ Students must provide their own face coverings.
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