Forcible Entry (8 Hours)
Through the lock and through the door forcible entry methods. Common door and lock construction, and tactics for quick and safe entry. Use of the flat-head axe and halligan bar in a practical, real-life setting. We are also an authorized distributor for Fire Hooks Unlimited, which has a full line of entry tools for law enforcement.

Respiratory Protection (8-16 Hours)
Overview of hazardous atmospheres requiring respiratory protection. Advantages and limitations of common respirators, including half-face and full-face Air Purifying Respirators (APR’s), Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR’s), Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), and Supplied Air (airline) Respirators. Basic operational principles and proper donning techniques. Air conservation and emergency procedures. Class can include practical evolutions to simulate common law enforcement missions in contaminated environments.

Hazardous Materials Awareness/Operations (8-24 Hours)
This class follows the objectives outlined in OSHA’s hazardous materials response standard, CFR 1910.120. Chemical hazards and hazard recognition, product identification, and emergency actions will be addressed. For Operations level, the following additional objectives will be covered: selection and use of personal protective equipment, basic containment, confinement, and control operations, and basic decontamination and termination procedures.

Chemical Protective Clothing (4-8 Hours)
Advantages and limitations of common levels of chemical protective clothing. Breakthrough times, resistance to permeation, penetration, and degradation, and common chemical/biological agents encountered will be discussed. Proper donning and doffing techniques, as well as working in chemical protective clothing. For organizations that have acquired protective clothing or are considering a purchase or joint operation with a local fire department.

Hazardous Materials Decontamination (4-8 Hours)
Principles of chemical/biological contamination and decontamination. Setup of a decon corridor, and working with a fire department decon team. Emergency decontamination measures for accidentally contaminated officers will also be addressed.

Principles of Air Monitoring (8 Hours)
Use of common devices to sample and evaluate air quality during entry operations. Monitoring for hazardous atmospheres, including flammability, toxicity, altered oxygen content, and carbon monoxide. Participants will gain an understanding of sampling techniques and how to interpret results.

We can also develop additional classes to suit your needs.

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