Captain Buster Cooper of the Conway (AR) Fire Department tackles the issue of dealing with fortified rear doors in his FDIC 2014 classroom “Forcible Exiting.”
A firefighter is trapped at the rear door of a commercial structure; he is low on air and is encountering intense heat. He calls a Mayday. Would you be able to quickly and efficiently perform the forcible exiting operation needed to rescue him? This class presents the knowledge and skills needed for this situation and emphasizes rotary saw and chain saw applications. Students completing this class will be able to identify forcible exiting situations, select the appropriate tools and techniques, and make quick and safe entry into a closed structure.
BUSTER COOPER, a 25-year veteran of the fire service, is a captain assigned to Engine 2 of the Conway (AR) Fire Department and the owner of 2 Alarm Fireground Training Inc. He is an adjunct instructor for the Arkansas Fire Academy and lead instructor for its forcible entry and ventilation hands-on programs.
