NYSAFC Announces Spring Seminar Series “Flashover & Backdraft – Seconds to Disaster”

Tuesday evening March 9^th 19:00 at Roth Middle School 4000 East Henrietta Road Route 15 Henrietta NY

Spring 2010 Seminar Series “Flashover & Backdraft – Seconds to Disaster”
In the structure fires that we are responding to today the fire loads from the plastic contents inside are a catastrophe waiting to happen. Failure to identify the warning signs of flashover or backdraft may imperil firefighters needlessly. Firefighters trapped or disoriented inside these buildings have seconds to make the proper decision that may save their lives. It has never been more important that the basics of firefighting be accomplished in a timely manner. Improper ventilation or ventilation prior to placement of the initial line have caused many firefighter injuries and worse. Case histories will be viewed and discussed. Mayday procedures and FAST/RIT SOPs will also be reviewed.

Firefighter Robert LaGrow, FDNY & Coordinator of Fire Instruction Michael Healy, Rockland County Fire Training Center
Mike Healy is a 38-year veteran of the fire service. He served 13 years with the Blauvelt Fire Department, and 25 years with the Central Nyack Fire Department, where he served as a chief for 10 years. Healy is a New York state fire instructor, as well as the coordinator of fire education at the Rockland County Fire Training Center. He is a Hands-On Training Program instructor for the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs and a presenter for association’s Mini-Seminar series. Bob LaGrow is a 20-year member of the fire service. He is employed by the Fire Department City of New York, assigned to Engine Company 63 in the Bronx. LaGrow’s previous assignments with FDNY include Ladder 34 in Washington Heights and the Flashover Training Program at the FDNY Fire Academy. He is also a member of the West Haverstraw Fire Department where he has served as captain for the past four years. LaGrow is a certified New York state fire instructor working at the Rockland County Fire Training Center, as well as a Hands-On Training instructor for the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs, FDIC, and Firehouse. LaGrow has lectured throughout the country on a variety of topics, including engine company operations, FAST/RIT, and manpower issues.

Pre-Registration & On-Site Registration Available!
NYSAFC Member: $15 per person • Non-Member: $25 per person
Registrant must be an Individual NYSAFC Member or registrant’s department/organization must be a NYSAFC Department Member for discount.