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General Training - Back to Basics: A Guide for Successful Company Officer Level and Dept Training Programs-25: Feb 23

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Brief Description: class meets Sunday 10:30 a.m to 12:30 p.m. on Feb 23

Full Description: DESCRIPTION: This class focuses on developing effective hands-on training programs for fire departments, tailored for both career and volunteer Company Officers and Training Officers. It emphasizes conducting on-duty drills or drill-night training, offering practical strategies for delivering impactful training sessions.

Participants will learn how to build training props on a budget, gain buy-in from members, and meet annual OSHA training benchmarks. Topics include preparing and organizing drills, utilizing experienced firefighters to assist with delivery, and progressing from basic skills to full-scale drills. The class also addresses preventing training scars by building confidence through skill mastery, ensuring alignment with department SOPs and SOGs, and leveraging opportunities like acquired structure training.

The session explores mentoring programs for probationary firefighters, as well as targeted training for drivers and officers. Examples of effective drills and cost-efficient training props will be provided, emphasizing a "back to basics" approach as a foundation for advanced skills.

The ultimate goal is to make training meaningful, enjoyable, and relevant, fostering high morale, strong departmental pride, and cohesive teams prepared for real-world emergencies. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies to elevate their department’s training programs and enhance operational readiness.

INSTRUCTOR: Mike Clark
Clark began his fire service career in 1994 as a volunteer firefighter with the Rockville Volunteer Fire Department in Montgomery County, Maryland. He completed the County Fire Academy, earning Firefighter III certification and specializing in Truck Company Operations. He also holds an Associate Degree in Municipal and Public Fire Protection from Montgomery College. In 1997, Clark joined the Durham (NC) Fire Department, serving six years as a firefighter and later promoting to Technician (Driver/Operator). Since 2003, Clark has been a member of the Meriden (CT) Fire Department, where he currently serves as Captain of Truck Company 1, which also operates as the City’s Rescue Company. Certified as Fire Officer II, ISO, and Instructor III, he has trained numerous probationary firefighters, mentored new company officers, and consistently supported department and company-level training.

Clark is also a member of the Prospect Fire Department and an instructor at the Connecticut Fire Academy. A fire service instructor since 1998, he previously taught at the Wolcott Fire School for 10 years.

Training Dates: 02/23/2025 - 02/23/2025

Prerequisites: I agree to the Drop Policy: Refund requests must be submitted to cfa-support@ct.gov at least seven (7) days prior to the start of a program to receive a full refund.
Please indicate how your tuition for this class will be paid.

Registration Dates: 12/11/2024 - 02/24/2025

Available Seats: 12

Hours: 2h 0m

Fee: $10.00

Training Location: CFA
34 Perimeter Road
Windsor Locks, CT 06096

Reporting Instructions: None Specified

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