Olympia Fire Department Holding Innovative Firefighter Safety Training

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The Olympia Fire Department, along with their training partner, Lacey Fire District 3 are holding an innovative firefighter safety training program at the new, nearly completed Mark Noble Regional Fire Training Center.

The training program, developed by the International Association of Fire Fighters, IAFF, focuses on the unthinkable moment when a fire fighter’s life is in imminent danger while performing fire fighting and rescue duties.  Instructors from Los Angeles, Phoenix and Seattle fire departments are conducting the training.  Training for these “Mayday” situations focuses on:

  • Prevention of Mayday situations
  • Being ready for the Mayday
  • Fire Fighters self-survival procedures and skills during a Mayday situation, and
  • Command procedures for assisting other firefighters during a Mayday situation.

This is the first time this class, titled Fire Ground Survival Program, has been presented in Washington.  Participants in the class will share this valuable safety information throughout the region.

The training is taking place at the newly constructed Mark Noble Regional Fire Training Center, a brand new complex paid for by the citizens of Olympia through a 2008 bond issue.  This one of a kind facility will be the host of similar training for the regional fire community starting in 2013.  The facility is centrally located and uniquely equipped to serve the needs of the fire community from the newest recruit all the way through the most senior fire officer.

For pictures and more information on the facility see our web site,

http://olympiawa.gov/city-services/fire-department/fire-training-center

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