Your Protection, Our Duty

(subject to change)

Week 1: Fire Department Overview

This session includes the history of the Dormont Fire Department and an overview of the organization and structure. The critical responsibilities of each division and daily operations will be discussed. Fire Safety Education - Fire/Safety House, Home Safety

Week 2: Hose/Aerial Ladder/Fire Extinguishers

In this session, attendees will learn how to handle and deploy hose lines, the step gun, and the deck gun. They will also learn about the aerial ladder and how to use a fire extinguisher.

Week 3: Forcible Entry/Search/SCBA use

In this session, attendees are introduced to the forcible door prop and learn how to gain entry with different tools and techniques. They will also learn search techniques to locate and find a victim and experience breathing air from a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) pack. 

Week 4: Basic Vehicle Rescue

Have you wondered what it’s like to cut open a car door using hydraulic tools or open a windshield with a cutter? In this session, participants will learn about vehicle stabilization, using hydraulic tools, and techniques that may be used in a car accident.

Week 5: EMS Training

Participants will receive training in basic first aid, including Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automatic External Defibrillator (CPR/AED) treatment of cardiac arrest, resulting in certification.  We will also tour our EMS partner Medical Rescue Team South Authority’s main station.

Week 6 (Session 1): Burn Prep

This session introduces participants to the SCBA fill station, provides a refresher on hose lines, and performs SCBA and gear checks. This is all done in preparation for the burn class later in the week. 

Week 7 (Session 2): Burn Class

Attendees will participate in a live fire exercise at the Washington County Training Academy. We will learn about fire behavior and witness the power of fire. Participants will be fully dressed in turnout gear and will utilize their SCBAs. 

Week 8: Graduation

Graduates of CFA will be recognized at the next Dormont Borough Council meeting with a graduation dinner immediately following at the Back Alley Brewing Company.