Lewisville Fire Department presents:
LFD Conference 2023
All classes are eligible to be used towards House Bill 2604 and TIFMAS grant funds.
Registration is open from November 1 – November 26, 2023
Payment Deadline: November 26, 2023
We will be utilizing TIX.COM for registration and credit card payments. If invoices are needed for your department in lieu of credit card payments, please contact our Administration Office.
Please note that lunch is not provided.
Hotel Information:
Hilton Garden Inn
785 State Highway 121,
Lewisville, TX 75067
972-459-4600
Click here to book a room by November 11 for a discounted rate.
Download the conference agendas here:
LFD Conference Agenda 2023 - HOT 11.28-11.30
LFD Conference Agenda 2023 - Officer Development 11.27
OFFICER DEVELOPMENT
Leadership, Management, and the Mission
Nov 27 (8.0 hours; $100) One day only
Lewisville Grand Theater, 100 N. Charles Street, Lewisville, TX 75057
The day begins with a keynote address from Operations Chief Mike Walker (Oklahoma City) and his caution “The Good Leader Trap”. From there, attendees will attend 3 different sessions of challenges facing today’s fire service and wind up the day as part of a roundtable from these fire service mentors.
0800-0900 Operations
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Operations Chief Walker (Keynote Speaker) |
0900-1030 Session
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Walker |
1030-1200 Session
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Wells & Rush |
1200-1300 Lunch
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On your own |
1300-1430 Session
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Kleinschmidt |
1430-1700 Round Table
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All Speakers |
LINE LEADERSHIP
Leadership from the Kitchen Table to the Rig: How Do We Take Back the Fire Service?
Nov 28, Nov 29, Nov 30 (8.0 hours; $125)
Plano Fire Training Field, 4637 McDermott Rd, Plano TX 75024
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The fire service is changing culturally and tactically, and its trajectory is often sporadic. Our core mission remains the same, it is dangerous. This class explores the common challenges we all face and engage in multiple leadership tenets, from the company officer's perspective that will inspire discussion creating, maintaining, and improving motivated individuals and teams. It is interactive and its success hinges on group discussion and the open exchange of ideas. The foundation of the class is centered around the successes and failures of a career infused by powerful mentors and two decades in the company officer ranks.
Instructor: Mathew Rush, Austin FD
FIRE GROUND TACTICS
(To obtain certificate, must take both classes; 8.0 hours total; $175 total)
***Bring PPE to class. (No airpack required). ***
Thermal Imaging Limitations & Expectations
Nov 28, Nov 29, or Nov 30 (4.0 hours)
Frisco Fire Training Field, 15151 Donnie Mayfield Way, Frisco, TX 75034
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
This 4- hour classroom demonstrates hands-on scenarios on these tools. Attendees gain real-world knowledge of Thermal Imaging capabilities and limitations. Class size is limited*
Instructor: Samuel Hittle, Wichita FD (KS)
Ventilation: More than Broken Glass and Holes
Nov 28, Nov 29, or Nov 30 (4.0 hours)
Frisco Fire Training Field, 15151 Donnie Mayfield Wy, Frisco, TX 75034
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Regardless the scale of the event, ventilation must be addressed at some level. But, mastering and applying this fireground function is difficult. It requires an understanding of building construction, conditions, strategic objectives, resource allocation, deployment models, employment of appropriate kind (vertical/horizontal), advantageous placement, and timing. In conjunction with the intellectual component, there is a physical skill set that must be applied. This class will offer perspective for where, when, and how to ventilate from both the knowledgeable position and tactical execution piece utilizing a combination of lecture and hands on demonstrations. With so many variables at the fire ground, it is impossible for any class to adequately prepare you to be successful every time. However, a constant endeavor to understand ideology and develop proven techniques will improve the likelihood of being effective and efficient next time your company gets the assignment.
Instructor: Samuel Hittle, Wichita FD (KS)
ENGINE OPERATIONS TRACK
1.75” Advance & 2.5” Attack
Nov 28, Nov 29, or Nov 30 (8.0 hours total; $175)
Plano Fire Training Field, 4637 McDermott Rd, Plano TX 75024
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 2.5” Attack with Brumley
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 1.75” Advance with Steger
***Bring PPE and Airpack to class***
This course is designed to provide actionable insights into what it takes for successful fire attacks and how to make them possible for every engine company. Equipment selection, hose handling, deployments, and tactics will be explored through a variety of scenarios that include interior fire attacks, vertical stretches, and multiple-line operations. Small and large handlines will be used to demonstrate their individual characteristics and purpose. The day will conclude with full-scale, live-fire scenarios in a single-family dwelling, apartments, and a mid-rise, standpipe-equipped building. Whether you work on a two- person engine company or in the inner-city, the course will provide a practical framework for flowing and maneuvering hand lines in the residential environment.
Instructors: Jonathan Brumley, Denver FD & Roger Steger, Baltimore FD
TRUCK OPERATIONS TRACK
Mastering and Maximizing the Main (Aerial Ladder)
Nov 28, Nov 29, or Nov 30 (8.0 hours total; $175)
Frisco Fire Training Field, 15151 Donnie Mayfield Wy, Frisco, TX 75034
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
***Bring PPE and Airpack to class***
In this training session, participants will spend time covering aerial sets as they pertain to fireground rescue, ventilation, and water delivery. The overall role of the Aerial (Truck Company) on the fireground will be covered as well.
Instructor: Scott Kleinschmidt, Wichita FD
Street Smart Search & Ground Ladders
Nov 28, Nov 29, or Nov 30 (8.0 hours total; $175)
Frisco Fire Training Field, 15151 Donnie Mayfield Way, Frisco, TX 75034
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
***Bring PPE and Airpack to class***
Heeney & Torres team up to take students through two of the most essential fireground skills. Utilizing proven techniques, students work through a variety of obstacles to hone these critical skills.
Instructors: Mike Heeney, Austin FD & Mike Torres, Chicago
RESCUE OPERATIONS TRACK
Downed Firefighter and Self Rescue
Nov 28, Nov 29, or Nov 30 (8.0 hours; $175)
Plano Fire Training Field, 4637 McDermott Rd, Plano TX 75024
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
***Bring PPE and Airpack to class***
This 8-hour class focuses on a variety of techniques to help stand down Mayday's and other on-scene emergencies using available equipment.
Instructors: Jeremy Jones, Lewisville FD & Mike Boatman, Plano FD
Out of the Box Securing the Scene with Auto X
Nov 28, Nov 29, or Nov 30 (8.0 hours; $175)
Big City Crushed Concrete at 1580 Stonewall Drive, Lewisville, TX 75056
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
***Bring PPE to class. (No airpack required)***
This class focuses on techniques and basic principles to secure, stabilize, lift, move, and extricate victims. First-arriving companies with limited personnel and equipment often face challenging scenes. This 8-hour HOT class teaches a variety of techniques using tools found on first-due equipment, to create a safe work environment for personnel and victims.
Instructor: Kirby Wilson, MES & Hurst
O’Byrne Forcible Entry Irons Work **NEW CLASS**
Nov 28, Nov 29, or Nov 30 (8.0 hours total; $175)
Frisco Fire Training Field, 15151 Donnie Mayfield Way, Frisco, TX 75034
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
***Bring PPE and Airpack to class***
We are excited to bring the O'Byrne Fireground Training 8-hour Forcible Entry Class to this year's lineup! The day will start with basic irons work and progress into more challenging settings throughout the day. Attendees will end the day working in a limited visibility forcible entry setting on air. Full PPE and Airpack required.
Instructors: Paul Verren, KCFD & Christopher Overpeck, Terre Haute FD
LFD CONTACT INFORMATION
Financial & Registration Questions
Lewisville Fire Administration
917.219.3564
fireadmin@cityoflewisville.com
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