Standpipe Operations in the Residential Mid-Rise
Course Description:
This one-day course will focus on the challenges the first arriving engine company will face when combating fires in mid-rise residential buildings. As our response districts continue to grow, the common theme is more multi-story, standpipe-equipped residential buildings. The first arriving engine company must have a solid understanding of how to effectively place the first attack line and quickly get water on the fire. During this course, students will get hands-on experience connecting to standpipes, deploying high-rise hose bundles, flowing and moving hose lines, and having tactical decision-making discussions.
Biography:
Jake Malone is a nine year veteran of the fire service in the Denver Metro and is currently assigned as a firefighter to an engine company for the Castle Rock Fire and Rescue Department. Jake holds advanced level vehicle extrication certificates and is a part of his department’s technical rescue team. A six year veteran of the US Marine Corps were he developed a love for leadership and mentoring. Jake is able to continue that passion as a part of his department’s instructor cadre and teaching at their fire academy. Jake calls the Denver Metro area home and loves spending time with his wife and two dogs.
Nate Peery began in the fire service in 2004 after graduating from the University of Denver with a master’s in business administration. Nate spent time with Portland Fire and Rescue before moving north and joining the Seattle Fire Department in 2006. Nate enjoyed an expansive career in the Pacific Northwest and finished his time in Seattle as a Lieutenant.
In 2018 Nate returned to his home state of Colorado due to family health issues and was able to continue his career with the Castle Rock Fire and Rescue Department. In the six-plus years with the organization, Nate has committed countless hours of time and energy to projects across the department. Nate has served the organization as a Firefighter/EMT at the Downtown Castle Rock firehouse, Lieutenant on a heavy-rescue engine, and now serves as Captain, in the role of Safety and Training Officer.
Nate’s time served in a training capacity includes working with the CRFD Explorer Post 107, teaching at the West Metro Fire Academy since 2018, and as a founding member of the CRFD internal teaching cadre. Nate has been tagged as a subject matter expert for several topics across the organization, including bailout/self-rescue and standpipe operations.
Nate is committed to continuing education for himself and those around him. He is dedicated to the craft of firefighting, and dedicated to providing high-quality, professional, success-based training.
Away from the firehouse, Nate is married with three step-kids. He is an average-joe-home-gym owner and enjoys getting outside and watching Denver Bronco football.
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