Speaker, Curt Isakson

Curt Isakson is a 27 year veteran of the fire service, currently serving as a Battalion Chief for Escambia County (Florida) Fire Rescue. Curt owns and operates countyfiretactics.com and firefighterrescues.com. Curt also teaches nationally to include; FDIC, Firehouse Expo, Firehouse World, Orlando Fire Conference, Atlanta Fire Conference, Bowling Green State University, and owns/operates the annual High Rise Operations Conference on Pensacola Beach.

Presentations
Engine Company Operations: Gallons Per Second

The focus is on exceeding fire flow needs and still managing water during the crucial initial hose-line advancement in an interior offensive attack. Learn why it is necessary to think in terms of gallons per second at this time. Strategies are presented for managing the booster tank supply until a sustainable water supply has been established. The class is especially relevant for engine companies that commonly engage with the booster tank and deploy fast attack tactics.
County Fire Tactics

This seminar will cover single story ranch houses to high-rise multiple dwellings. This seminar will cover both Engine and Truck Company Operations to include the First Alarm Assignment for most Structural Fires. Whether it is a 2 person Engine or a Cross manned Truck Company; the basics of tactics must be covered. This seminar will cover how to determine. Strategy based on your tactical ability. The strategy for the same structural fire can change, based on location within your response area and the arrival time and sequence of fire companies. When, How, Where, and what type of command does the Company Ofcer establish; when there is a delay of the first arriving Battalion Chief? This will be covered!