Educational Seminar with FDNY Lt. Ray McCormack

Butler City Fire Fighters IAFF Local 114 i s proud to present a 2 part class featuring FDNY Lieutenant Ray McCormack here in Western PA on Saturday, October 9, 2010 in Butler, PA.

LINEBOSS

The decisions made by the Engine Officer directly impact the safety of everyone on the fireground. The morning session will examine the fireground decision-making process regarding hose line selection, placement, and stretching techniques for fires in private dwellings, multiple dwellings, high-rise, and commercial buildings. Students will learn to separate what works from what doesn’t and why.

ENGINE COMPANY ERRORS - THE DIRTY DOZEN

The afternoon session will examine the twelve most common tactical errors made by engine companies on the fireground. These errors have led to firefighter injuries and deaths. Students will learn how to recognize and avoid making these errors.

About the Instructor

Ray McCormack is a 28 year veteran of the FDNY and a Lieutenant with Ladder 28 in Harlem. He was formally a Lieutenant assigned to Engine 69 for over ten years. He is a contributor to WNYF (With New York Firefighters) magazine, Fire Engineering, Fire Nuggets, International Fire Buyer and thehousewatch.com. He has presented at FDIC and FDIC East, Firehouse Expo, Firehouse Central and Firehouse World. He is the creator behind Training Minutes on FireEngi-neering.com where his tips on Engine Tactics appear. He is the founder of liveburntrain-ing.com, which provides firefighter training and benefit seminars. He lectures frequently on the role of the company officer, engine and ladder company tactical operations. In 2009, he delivered the Keynote Speech at FDIC.

Registration

Register today for this great training opportunity. Seats will fill up fast, so reserve yours today! The price for the day-long seminar is $30 per student. Groups of 4 or more $25 per student. No refunds will be issued after October 1, 2010. Please make checks or money orders payable to:

Butler City Fire Fighters IAFF L114, ATTN: Donny Crawford, 110 N. Washington St., Butler, PA 16001

Butler City Firefighters IAFF Local 114. The attached registration form and payment can be mailed to:

Course location and times:

Butler Senior High School Auditorium, 120 Campus Lane, Butler, PA 16001

Registration begins at 8 am, Class from 9am to 4pm. Lunch from 12pm to 130pm.

Contact:

For any questions or special accommodations, please email us at [email protected] or call the station at 724-283-3100. We will do our best to get you any information that you may need, as well as do whatever we can to make this class an enjoyable experience for you and your fellow firefighters.

Logistics:

Coffee and donuts will be provided prior to the beginning of the event. Please note lunch will be on your own. Ample time will be given for you to enjoy the various restaurants close to the course location.

For our out of town guests, Fairfield Inn and Suites has offered a reduced rate. Mention the

Butler City Fire Fighters Educational Seminar when making your reservations. They can be contacted at 724-283-0009.