The Art of Reading Smoke
Chief Phil Jose
Through dynamic teaching and the use of fire-ground video, attendees will learn the skill of reading smoke. Learn about the attributes of smoke including volume, velocity, density, and color and how these indicate fire size, fire location, and predict fire behavior. Read smoke to improve strategic and tactical decision making.

Truck Tactics
Chief Nick Esposito
Success or failure on the fireground for a ladder company is often measured by how well an aerial operator initially positions the apparatus. Ladder truck placement at an emergency scene is often the "make or break" moment for any operator. The individual skills and abilities of the aerial apparatus operator can dictate how successful a truck company will be in achieving their goals at a fire scene. This class will prepare aerial operators to systematically approach an emergency scene to achieve an effective apparatus placement that will allow the ladder crew to make a positive impact on the outcome of any emergency.