Fireground Operations
Modern Fire Dynamics
An intermediate two-hour training program designed for new and experienced firefighters, this course examines rapid fire development phenomena, including flashover, lean flashover, delayed flashover, backdraft, and smoke explosions, emphasizing recognition, fire dynamics, and tactical decision-making to enhance operational safety and effectiveness.
Palmer Dollhouse
Seeing is believing. This demonstration-based program allows participants to observe modern fire behavior firsthand, including flow path development, flashover, and backdraft. The course begins with a classroom review of fire dynamics, followed by a live, controlled burn demonstration in a purpose-built structure.
Modern Fire Development
This two-hour intermediate training examines modern fire development through the incipient, growth, fully developed, and decay stages. Designed for new and experienced firefighters, the course emphasizes visible indicators, fire behavior analysis, and tactical decision-making to enhance situational awareness and operational safety.