An incident's strategic goals and tactical objectives do not entirely change because the incident occurs in the rural countryside instead of the big city! What does change is the available staffing to accomplish these goals/objectives, the notification times of/response times to the incident, the water supply for fires, and many other variables that may or may not be within our control. We do not get a “do-over” or a “reset button” because we were not ready to perform. This class will examine the factors that commonly impact rural emergency response and proven strategies to mitigate these factors to achieve tactical success. This should be a must-attend for any firefighter or fire officer who regularly operates in or responds to rural environments where resources are not just limited but often scarce!
