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Saturday, March 8
 

9:00am EST

Sat. AM - Airway A-Z
Saturday March 8, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
Room 1415 - 1st Floor North Wing
The students will be doing all airways, from NPA, OPA, King airways and ET tube.
 During this session the students will be using Pig and Cow lungs and airways. There will be conversation about the use of the adult BVM vs Peds BVM
Speakers
HH

Heidi Hess

Toledo Mercy Hospital
Saturday March 8, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
Room 1415 - 1st Floor North Wing 9301 Buck Road, Perrysburg, OH, USA
  EMS

9:00am EST

Sat. AM - EVOC Driving Simulation Lab
Saturday March 8, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
Automotive - 1st Floor North Wing
Acquired through an Assistance to Firefighters Grant, the Mobile Driving Simulation Lab system is a training resource that is integrated into a driver skills and judgement training curriculum. It provides a bridge between classroom-delivered instruction and actual operation of a motor vehicle on a prepared course or public roadway. A driver can experience the consequences of making decisions based upon incomplete information. Drivers can practice making decisions in simulated life and death situations similar to those actually encountered on the road that would be too dangerous to perform in the real world. This course will include a lecture and then hands-on portion.
Speakers
avatar for Ohio Fire Academy Staff
Saturday March 8, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
Automotive - 1st Floor North Wing
  Fire

9:00am EST

Sat. AM Only - Physically and Mentally Preparing for the Fire Service
Saturday March 8, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
TBA
In this session, we are going to cover how to be prepared to enter into the fire service, how to become a more well-rounded current firefighter, and provide tools to take back and help others in your department improve in physical and mental health. We aim to educate the importance of both physical and mental health in the fire service. We will cover basic on-duty fitness programs, how to perform basic movements safely, how to prepare for a physical agility test, eating for success on the job, and managing stress on the job. This session will consist of both lecture and hands on training. Participants should bring clothes they can move around comfortably and exercise in.
Speakers
FF
Saturday March 8, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
TBA
  Fire

9:00am EST

Sat. - Fire Behavior Trailer (Flashover)
Saturday March 8, 2025 9:00am - 4:00pm EST
TBA
The OFA brings live fire into the classroom and demonstrate the destructive force and power fire has utilizing the OFA’s mobile flashover trailer. A lack of understanding fire behavior can lead to inaccurate Fire Behavior Lab predictions, the destruction of property and the loss of life. All students must possess a current certificate to practice as a firefighter issued under O.R.C. § 4765.55. Turnout gear, SCBA and spare SCBA bottle is required.
Speakers
avatar for Ohio Fire Academy Staff
Saturday March 8, 2025 9:00am - 4:00pm EST
TBA
  Fire, PPE Turnout Gear Required

9:00am EST

Sat. - Maximize Your Extrication
Saturday March 8, 2025 9:00am - 4:00pm EST
TBA
The program is structured to impart essential knowledge about modern vehicle construction and the behavior of metals during accidents to rescuers. Grasping these concepts is vital for reducing the time needed for extrication and enhancing the chances of survival for those involved. It covers both elementary and sophisticated techniques associated with the use of extrication tools, as well as an understanding of vehicle safety systems and their construction. 
  • Identifying and Describing Tools and Equipment: -Recognizing the levels of rescue vehicles (e.g., light rescue vehicles). -Identifying common tools and equipment carried on rescue vehicles. 
  • Scene Safety and Stabilization: -Establishing scene safety zones. -Stabilizing vehicles. -Isolating potentially harmful energy sources -Determining access and egress points. -Creating openings for rescue. 
  • Patient Extraction: -Disentangling victims. -Removing packaged victims to designated safe areas. -Terminating vehicle incidents.! 
PPE will be required for portions of this class.
Speakers
CF
Saturday March 8, 2025 9:00am - 4:00pm EST
TBA
  Fire, PPE Turnout Gear Required

9:00am EST

Sat. Back to Basics Rescue
Saturday March 8, 2025 9:00am - 4:00pm EST
Room 2129 - 2nd Floor East Wing
This HANDS-ON class introduces “old school” & often forgotten knowledge, equipment, & techniques that still have a place in the fire service.  Attendees will rotate through skill stations where equipment will be reviewed & utilized before being put to the test in scenarios based on real rescues.
Don’t let the title fool you, because you are guaranteed to leave this class a better rescuer armed with the knowledge of the intricacies of equipment you already have, alternate ways to use it, and tactics/techniques that you may have never seen before.
PPE is required for this class
Speakers
avatar for Squad 5 Fire Training
Saturday March 8, 2025 9:00am - 4:00pm EST
Room 2129 - 2nd Floor East Wing
  Fire, PPE Turnout Gear Required

9:00am EST

Sat. Fire Pumps Operation
Saturday March 8, 2025 9:00am - 4:00pm EST
Room 1203 - 1st Floor East Wing
This course will cover and complete workings of a fire pump by learning how to operate and maintain your apparatus fire pumps efficiently, effectively, and safely.  Topics are logically organized, beginning with an overview of the roles and responsibilities of the driver and operator, then stepping through the construction of pumps and operational procedures and progressing to the theory and principles behind water flow, and other topics that promote the safe and efficient operation of pumps.
Speakers
avatar for Ohio Fire Academy Staff
Saturday March 8, 2025 9:00am - 4:00pm EST
Room 1203 - 1st Floor East Wing
  Fire

9:00am EST

Sat. Grain Rescue
Saturday March 8, 2025 9:00am - 4:00pm EST
Room 2103 - 2nd Floor Central Wing
Instruction for first responders to an agricultural emergency involving flowing or entrapment of grain. Please dress appropriately for hands on activities which will be outside for the afternoon portion of the class. The afternoon class will be held off campus at Lucky Farmers Woodville OH
Speakers
avatar for Joe Kelbley

Joe Kelbley

Bloom Twp Fire
avatar for Steve Asmus

Steve Asmus

Chief, Middleton Twp Fire
Steve AsmusMiddleton Township FireFF 44 yearsFire Chief - 21 yearsNOVFA Fire School Grain Rescue Instructor 25 years +Adjunct Instructor For OFA Grain RescueTheir class focuses on the instruction and strategies for first responders who respond to agricultural incidents. In addition, their two classes will focus on emergency response plans involving the flowing or entrapment of grain and agricult... Read More →
avatar for Capt. William Montrie

Capt. William Montrie

Springfield Twp. Fire (ret.)
Bill Montrie has over 40 years in the fire service. He served with Perrysburg Township Fire until 1995 and held the rank of 2nd Assistant Chief -Training Officer. He eventually retired from Springfield Township Fire in 2019, as Captain. Bill was also a Program Coordinator-Department... Read More →
MS

Mark Swihart

Perrysburg Twp Fire/EMS (ret.)
Saturday March 8, 2025 9:00am - 4:00pm EST
Room 2103 - 2nd Floor Central Wing
  Fire

9:00am EST

Sat. Mobile Search and Rescue Training Lab
Saturday March 8, 2025 9:00am - 4:00pm EST
Room 1317 - 1st Floor South Wing
This course is designed to provide fire departments the Mobile Search & Rescue Training Lab (MSRL). The MSRL is an exceptional training tool with a unique design of a residential dwelling, as well as a confidence maze that offers quality learning experiences. Northern FOOLs will provide excellent search and rescue training with new techniques.
PPE is required for this class
Speakers
avatar for Northern FOOLS Instructors
Saturday March 8, 2025 9:00am - 4:00pm EST
Room 1317 - 1st Floor South Wing
  Fire, PPE Turnout Gear Required

1:00pm EST

Sat. PM - Airway A-Z
Saturday March 8, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Room 1415 - 1st Floor North Wing
The students will be doing all airways, from NPA, OPA, King airways and ET tube.
 During this session the students will be using Pig and Cow lungs and airways. There will be conversation about the use of the adult BVM vs Peds BVM
Speakers
HH

Heidi Hess

Toledo Mercy Hospital
Saturday March 8, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Room 1415 - 1st Floor North Wing 9301 Buck Road, Perrysburg, OH, USA
  EMS

1:00pm EST

Sat. PM - EVOC Driving Simulation Lab
Saturday March 8, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Automotive - 1st Floor North Wing
Acquired through an Assistance to Firefighters Grant, the Mobile Driving Simulation Lab system is a training resource that is integrated into a driver skills and judgement training curriculum. It provides a bridge between classroom-delivered instruction and actual operation of a motor vehicle on a prepared course or public roadway. A driver can experience the consequences of making decisions based upon incomplete information. Drivers can practice making decisions in simulated life and death situations similar to those actually encountered on the road that would be too dangerous to perform in the real world. This course will include a lecture and then hands-on portion
Speakers
avatar for Ohio Fire Academy Staff
Saturday March 8, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Automotive - 1st Floor North Wing
  Fire

1:00pm EST

Sat. PM - Thermal Imaging Camera (3 hrs)
Saturday March 8, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
TBA
Image interpretation is one of the most critical skills a firefighter needs to develop to successfully use a Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC). Firefighters need to be able to glance at the TIC display and understand the image being shown. This is a learned skill that comes with understanding the technology of thermal imaging coupled with practical experience in the field. The instructor will demonstrate numerous applications to utilize a TIC.
Saturday March 8, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
TBA
  Fire
 
Sunday, March 9
 

9:00am EDT

Sun. - Fire Behavior Trailer (Flashover)
Sunday March 9, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA
The OFA brings live fire into the classroom and demonstrate the destructive force and power fire has utilizing the OFA’s mobile flashover trailer. A lack of understanding fire behavior can lead to inaccurate Fire Behavior Lab predictions, the destruction of property and the loss of life. All students must possess a current certificate to practice as a firefighter issued under O.R.C. § 4765.55. Turnout gear, SCBA and spare SCBA bottle is required.
Speakers
avatar for Ohio Fire Academy Staff
Sunday March 9, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA
  Fire, PPE Turnout Gear Required

9:00am EDT

Sun. AM - EVOC Driving Simulation Lab
Sunday March 9, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Automotive - 1st Floor North Wing
Acquired through an Assistance to Firefighters Grant, the Mobile Driving Simulation Lab system is a training resource that is integrated into a driver skills and judgement training curriculum. It provides a bridge between classroom-delivered instruction and actual operation of a motor vehicle on a prepared course or public roadway. A driver can experience the consequences of making decisions based upon incomplete information. Drivers can practice making decisions in simulated life and death situations similar to those actually encountered on the road that would be too dangerous to perform in the real world. This course will include a lecture and then hands-on portion
Speakers
avatar for Ohio Fire Academy Staff
Sunday March 9, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Automotive - 1st Floor North Wing
  Fire

9:00am EDT

Sun. AM - Thermal Imaging Camera (3 hrs)
Sunday March 9, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA
Image interpretation is one of the most critical skills a firefighter needs to develop to successfully use a Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC). Firefighters need to be able to glance at the TIC display and understand the image being shown. This is a learned skill that comes with understanding the technology of thermal imaging coupled with practical experience in the field. The instructor will demonstrate numerous applications to utilize a TIC.
Sunday March 9, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA
  Fire

9:00am EDT

Sun. - Maximize Your Extrication
Sunday March 9, 2025 9:00am - 4:00pm EDT
TBA
The program is structured to impart essential knowledge about modern vehicle construction and the behavior of metals during accidents to rescuers. Grasping these concepts is vital for reducing the time needed for extrication and enhancing the chances of survival for those involved. It covers both elementary and sophisticated techniques associated with the use of extrication tools, as well as an understanding of vehicle safety systems and their construction. 
  • Identifying and Describing Tools and Equipment: -Recognizing the levels of rescue vehicles (e.g., light rescue vehicles). -Identifying common tools and equipment carried on rescue vehicles. 
  • Scene Safety and Stabilization: -Establishing scene safety zones. -Stabilizing vehicles. -Isolating potentially harmful energy sources -Determining access and egress points. -Creating openings for rescue. 
  • Patient Extraction: -Disentangling victims. -Removing packaged victims to designated safe areas. -Terminating vehicle incidents.! 
PPE will be required for portions of this class.
Speakers
CF
Sunday March 9, 2025 9:00am - 4:00pm EDT
TBA
  Fire, PPE Turnout Gear Required

9:00am EDT

Sun. Agricultural Accidents
Sunday March 9, 2025 9:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Room 2103 - 2nd Floor Central Wing
Farm machinery accidents will start out this classroom and finish the day with a “hands-on” session.  Please dress warmly. Turnout gear is required. Hands on extrication on actual farm implements.
Speakers
avatar for Joe Kelbley

Joe Kelbley

Bloom Twp Fire
avatar for Steve Asmus

Steve Asmus

Chief, Middleton Twp Fire
Steve AsmusMiddleton Township FireFF 44 yearsFire Chief - 21 yearsNOVFA Fire School Grain Rescue Instructor 25 years +Adjunct Instructor For OFA Grain RescueTheir class focuses on the instruction and strategies for first responders who respond to agricultural incidents. In addition, their two classes will focus on emergency response plans involving the flowing or entrapment of grain and agricult... Read More →
avatar for Capt. William Montrie

Capt. William Montrie

Springfield Twp. Fire (ret.)
Bill Montrie has over 40 years in the fire service. He served with Perrysburg Township Fire until 1995 and held the rank of 2nd Assistant Chief -Training Officer. He eventually retired from Springfield Township Fire in 2019, as Captain. Bill was also a Program Coordinator-Department... Read More →
MS

Mark Swihart

Perrysburg Twp Fire/EMS (ret.)
Sunday March 9, 2025 9:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Room 2103 - 2nd Floor Central Wing
  Fire, PPE Turnout Gear Required

9:00am EDT

Sun. Back to Basics Rescue
Sunday March 9, 2025 9:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Room 2129 - 2nd Floor East Wing
This HANDS-ON class introduces “old school” & often forgotten knowledge, equipment, & techniques that still have a place in the fire service.  Attendees will rotate through skill stations where equipment will be reviewed & utilized before being put to the test in scenarios based on real rescues.
Don’t let the title fool you, because you are guaranteed to leave this class a better rescuer armed with the knowledge of the intricacies of equipment you already have, alternate ways to use it, and tactics/techniques that you may have never seen before.
PPE is required for this class
Speakers
avatar for Squad 5 Fire Training
Sunday March 9, 2025 9:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Room 2129 - 2nd Floor East Wing
  Fire, PPE Turnout Gear Required

9:00am EDT

Sun. Fire Pumps Operation
Sunday March 9, 2025 9:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Room 1203 - 1st Floor East Wing
This course will cover and complete workings of a fire pump by learning how to operate and maintain your apparatus fire pumps efficiently, effectively, and safely.  Topics are logically organized, beginning with an overview of the roles and responsibilities of the driver and operator, then stepping through the construction of pumps and operational procedures and progressing to the theory and principles behind water flow, and other topics that promote the safe and efficient operation of pumps
Speakers
avatar for Ohio Fire Academy Staff
Sunday March 9, 2025 9:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Room 1203 - 1st Floor East Wing
  Fire

9:00am EDT

Sun. Mobile Search and Rescue Training Lab
Sunday March 9, 2025 9:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Room 1317 - 1st Floor South Wing
This course is designed to provide fire departments the Mobile Search & Rescue Training Lab (MSRL). The MSRL is an exceptional training tool with a unique design of a residential dwelling, as well as a confidence maze that offers quality learning experiences. Northern FOOLs will provide excellent search and rescue training with new techniques.
PPE is required for this class
Speakers
avatar for Northern FOOLS Instructors
Sunday March 9, 2025 9:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Room 1317 - 1st Floor South Wing
  Fire, PPE Turnout Gear Required

9:00am EDT

Sun. Mutual/Automatic Aid Tanker Shuttle
Sunday March 9, 2025 9:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Room 1205 - 1st Floor East Wing
This program is for both experienced and newer fire department personnel, and all officers who operate apparatus.  Morning classroom session will include tanker/tender apparatus, determining water needs, tender delivery rates, common sources for water supplies, dry hydrant(s), tender shuttle operations, fill site operation, dump site operations, portable tank operations, pumper operation and the water supply officer.  Actual tender shuttle operations exercises will be used outside in the afternoon session. PPE required for tender shuttle operation exercises.
Speakers
avatar for OFCA - Water Tac Team
Fire School Advisory Board
TR

Thomas Rampe

Retired FF / Fire Safety Inspector, NOVFA
Semi retired firefighter and active fire safety inspector with Kalida Fire Department.Member of NOVFA Fire School Committee.Member of Ohio Fire Chiefs Water Supply Technical Advisory Committee.
Sunday March 9, 2025 9:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Room 1205 - 1st Floor East Wing
  Fire, PPE Turnout Gear Required

1:00pm EDT

Sun. PM - EVOC Driving Simulation Lab
Sunday March 9, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Automotive - 1st Floor North Wing
Acquired through an Assistance to Firefighters Grant, the Mobile Driving Simulation Lab system is a training resource that is integrated into a driver skills and judgement training curriculum. It provides a bridge between classroom-delivered instruction and actual operation of a motor vehicle on a prepared course or public roadway. A driver can experience the consequences of making decisions based upon incomplete information. Drivers can practice making decisions in simulated life and death situations similar to those actually encountered on the road that would be too dangerous to perform in the real world. This course will include a lecture and then hands-on portion
Speakers
avatar for Ohio Fire Academy Staff
Sunday March 9, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Automotive - 1st Floor North Wing
  Fire
 
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