Training Courses

MASS CASUALTY VICTIM REMOVAL

8hr course consisting of 1hr of classroom & 7 hrs of hands-on training.

This course is designed to streamline efficiencies related to mass casualty incident operations. A dynamic course curriculum that will help develop & increase effective logistics pertaining to all basic elements in a mass casualty and or high occupancy event.

Instructional Objectives:

  • Communications
  • Response & Extraction Logistics
  • Rapid Triage
  • Single Person Lifts/Carries
  • Tandem (2 person) Lifts/Carries
  • Quick Hasty Harness Set-Ups
  • Equipment/Improvisation of Resources

SEARCH/VICTIM REMOVAL

8hr course of completely hands-on training.

This course is designed to train & increase efficiencies regarding aggressive primary search operations. This comprehensive curriculum structure will cover all basic search profiles (IE. Oriented, Non-Oriented, Window Based Entries (VES) search techniques). Our victim removal methodology will teach an extensive series of effective “Dirty Drags”, backed by leading current statistics.

Instructional Objectives:

  • Size Up utilizing the methodology of Life/Fire/Layout
  • Communication
  • Prioritization of Search Logistics
  • Oriented & Non-Oriented Techniques
  • Window Based Entry Search (VES)
  • Hoarding (basic contingencies)
  • Dynamic Series of “Dirty Drag” Techniques

SELF DEFENSE FOR FIRST RESPONDERS (LEVEL 1)

8hr course consisting of both classroom & hands-on training.

This Level 1 basics course is designed to be a non-striking, non-submission style self-defense course, largely based off Gracie BJJ combative techniques. This broad & dynamic course curriculum is structured to help first responders recognize & mitigate dangerous situations prior to and/or during an occurrence.

Instructional Objectives:

  • Situational Awareness/Environment
  • Communication
  • Distance Management
  • Striking Defense
  • Fight or Flight Response
  • Grab Defense
  • Headlock Escapes
  • Mount Escapes
  • Basic Patient Control

SELF DEFENSE FOR FIRST RESPONDERS (LEVEL 2)

8hr course consisting of both classroom & hands-on training. (Prerequisite-Level 1 Course certification)

This Level 2 Advanced course is designed to expand upon the Level 1 Course (prerequisite) curriculum. This course is a non-striking, non-submission style self-defense course utilizing the methodology of positional dominance from Gracie BJJ combative techniques. This broad & dynamic course curriculum is structured to help first responders reduce injury to responding teams as well as patients in an occurrence.

Instructional Objectives:

  • Situational Awareness in Close Quarters/Extreme Environments
  • Communication
  • Advanced Distance Management
  • Advanced Striking Defense
  • Take Down Defense
  • Take Downs
  • Positional Dominance
  • Escapes/Reversals
  • Handheld Weaponry Defense (excludes firearms)
  • Advanced Patient Control

BASIC FORCIBLE ENTRY FOR FIRE

7hr course of completely hands-on training.

This course is designed to create entry efficiencies regarding forcible entry in fire ground/EMS settings. This Basic course covers a broad spectrum of forcible entry techniques ranging from conventional pry breaching through respectful (Thru-the-Lock) entry to increase entry effectiveness for fire/EMS teams.

Instructional Objectives:

  • Tools/Equipment Knowledge
  • Leverages
  • Methodology of Pry Forcible Entry: GAP, SET, FORCE
  • Size Up
  • Communication Structure
  • Single & Tandem FE Techniques
  • Respectful Thru-the-Lock Entry
  • Auxiliary Locks (IE. Padlocks/Chains)
  • Saw Cutting

ADVANCED FORCIBLE ENTRY FOR FIRE

8hr course of completely hands-on training. Prerequisite of Basic Course certification.

This Advanced course is designed to broaden & expand upon the basic forcible entry ops, increasing the effectiveness of entries regarding advanced ops for fire/EMS teams.

Instructional Objectives:

  • Tools, Leverages, Methodology
  • Advanced Communication
  • Advanced Size Up
  • Low Viz Techniques
  • Limited Space Techniques
  • Fortified Doors (IE. Drop Bars for Inward/Outward, Multiple Locks)
  • Force Multiplying Techniques
  • Saws Cutting
  • Advanced Respectful Entry (Thru-the-Lock)

MECHANICAL PRY BREACHING FOR LE

6hr course consisting of both classroom & hands-on training.

This course is designed to create entry efficiencies regarding mechanical pry breaching of outward & inward opening doors. The focus of this course is to train/increase effectiveness for responding officers pertaining to active shooter events. This broad & dynamic structure of objectives aims to reach much further than the traditional ram breaching curriculum.

Instructional Objectives:

  • Tools/Equipment Knowledge
  • Leverages
  • Methodology of Pry Forcible Entry: GAP, SET, FORCE
  • Size Up
  • Communication Structure
  • Single Person Breaching Techniques
  • Tandem (2 person) Breaching Techniques
  • Focus on Outward Commercial Doors (IE. Schools, Malls, High Occupancy, etc.)
  • Inward Opening Breaching
  • Fortified Doors & Auxiliary Locking Breaching

LAW ENFORCEMENT BREACHING CURRICULUM

Mass Casualty School Shootings aka as MECHANICAL PRY BREACHING FOR LEO in New Mexico.

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You may have heard about the Clear the Shelter holiday campaign through Crawford County Now or on the radio.

Thanks to strong community support, animals across Crawford County are already finding care and homes—and donations are still welcome!

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