Can Confidence – Searching for Life & Fire
Course Description:
This class is designed to build confidence in the most neglected tool found on nearly every fire apparatus, the 2½-gallon water extinguisher. The “can” is an extremely effective lifesaving tool that allows a well-trained firefighter, searching ahead of the line, to quickly apply water between fire and victims. This class covers valuable skills on searching and confining fire with the can and closing the interior door to isolate the fire, thus protecting the search. Students will witness the effect of the can on preflashover conditions, increasing occupant and firefighter safety. Start the lifesaving extinguishment process by applying what could be the fire’s first interaction with water
BIOGRAPHY:
Battalion Chief Eric Wheaton is a second-generation firefighter for the Winter Park (FL) Fire Department and has served with WPFD since 2007. Eric spent the majority of his career on the Truck Company prior to his promotion to Battalion Chief and serves on the Winter Park Fire Department Technical Rescue Team. He is the Owner of VentEnterSearch, LLC. and is an instructor for the Truck Company Operations program at Valencia College’s Central Florida Fire Institute. Eric has taught at many fire conferences across the country, including FDIC. He also serves as an advisory board member on the UL-FSRI Size-up and search & rescue study.
Eric has a passion for health and fitness and enjoys spending time with his wife and three kids!
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