The Great Florida Fire School
Enhance your knowledge and skills with The GFFS fire and rescue community.
Experience our unique live fire and classroom training programs.
500+
Students
Customized
Schedules
50+
States in Attendance
Lodging
Available
CLASSROOM TRAINING
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
TGFFS ORGANIZATION
REGISTRATION
40 - Hour Training Programs
Apparatus and Hydraulics
10.22-10.26
Topics Include:
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Understanding your tools and their purpose
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What are Preconnects Vs. Static Stretches
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Assembling the Attack Team
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What is The 2 1/2 inch line
Building Construction
10.22-10.26
Topics include:
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Identifying hazards, from assault by fire and gravity;
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How building construction can influence fire spread,
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Fire confinement or structural collapse; and many other life safety issues.
Ariel
Operations
10.22-10.26
Topics Include:
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Educating the community on precautions to prevent harmful fires.
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Techniques and Actions to surviving a Harmful fire
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Being proactive and reducing emergencies
Fire Protection Systems
10.22-10.26
Topics Include:
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Developing the Defensive Posture and Mindset
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Utilizing the 360° Transitional Dynamic Posture
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Determine how long fires been burning
Keynote Speaker 2019 - TBA
Get to Know The Great Florida Fire School
Robert Amick,
Executive Director
Past President
Punta Gorda Fire Department
Retired
Joe Devito,
Director of Education
Ft. Myers Beach Fire Department
Captain
Founded
Founded in 1989, the Great Florida Fire School is a cooperative outreach effort between the Florida State Fire College and local emergency service providers and educators.
Mission Statement
Its mission is to enhance the knowledge and skills of the members of the fire and rescue community by delivering useful and well-executed educational and training experiences, annually, throughout the various regions of Florida.
