CSFA Nor Cal Training Academy Classes “The Art of Stretching, Moving and Flowing” an interactive engine ops class Thursday, Jan. 25 OR Friday Jan. 26 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. AND Live Fire Day Saturday Jan. 27 8 .m. – 8 p.m. Location: West Sacramento Fire Department, 2040 Lake Washington Blvd. Instructors: Training cadre from SFM Engine Ops Class description: With an emphasis on the first line, this class focuses on the art of stretching, flowing, and moving a hoseline. A goal on every fire is for the first unit to arrive on scene and get a line to the seat of the fire as quickly and efficiently as possible. How we achieve that relies heavily on our ability to estimate the stretch, deploy the line, and manage it from point A to point B. In addition to advancing the line, students will also learn both the positive and negative effects an engine company can have on the fire, an introduction to stream selection, water mapping, air entrainment, and single person forcible entry. Students can look forward to a full day of discussion and hands-on, scenario-based training aimed at making your next stretch as efficient as possible. About the instructors: Rick Archuleta has been in the fire service for 10 years and currently works as a Firefighter for the City of Clovis Fire Department. He is a state certified instructor with a passion for engine company operations and fire behavior. Rick is a member of his agency’s multi company operations cadre, firefighter survival cadre, and recruit academy cadre. Since founding SFM Engine Ops in 2022, Rick has continued his dedication to being a student of the profession first, while spreading the importance of efficient engine work. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his number one priority, his family. JD Flint has been in the fire service since 2004. In 2011, he joined Metro Fire in Sacramento where he currently works as a Captain on Engine 21 in Citrus Heights, Ca. JD Flint is a state certified instructor, has held the position of Drill Master for one of Metro Fire’s Academies, drill instructor for many academies, teaches search to all new hires, and has been a burn cadre member since 2013. Ryan has 10 years on the job working for Cal Fire in Mendocino county riding on engines and helicopter 101. The last 6 years working as a firefighter for the city of Woodland. Currently assigned to Engine 3, Blue collar engine work has always been Ryan’s main focus. He is a passionate firefighter that loves learning and passing on as much as he can to others. Ryan recently had a daughter in 2021 that keeps him busy on his days off and got married to his beautiful wife in 2020. In their free time they love to be outside camping, hiking, fishing, or visiting a national park. Jeff Oliver has been in the fire service for 12 years and 7 of those years with Woodland Fire department. Currently Jeff is assigned to Woodland’s Truck 3 as a Captain. Jeff is a training officer for the West Valley Training Consortium which serves the various departments in Yolo County as well as an instructor with College of the Siskiyous. Jeff is a certified instructor in RIC/firefighter survival, and Driver Operator series. Jeff, his wife Ashlee, son Koven and daughter Remington live in Woodland where they are very active in various sports. Matt Rau has been in the fire service for 7 years and is currently a Firefighter with the City of Fresno Fire Department. He is heavily involved in his department’s training division where he teaches Engine Operations, Search, Forcible Entry, Live Fire, and Multi-Company Operations. Matt also serves as a skills evaluator for Fresno Fire’s rookie drill school.
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