Brass Tacks Hard Facts

Brass Tacks Hard Facts

Based on the Firefighting Training Video Series, Brass Tacks Hard Facts but Elkhart Brass, there will be live, in-person classes taught at this location by the Brass Tacks Instructor Cadre. The lineup of classes is as follows and details when you can expect to find the team on site. Each session is limited to 30 attendees who must pre-register with FDIC.

Friday, April 10, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Saturday, April 20, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Engine Company Emergencies taught by Jerry Herbst & Chris Martin
In this outdoor session on South Street, leveraging insights from the Brass Tacks & Hard Facts training video series, Jerry Herbst and Chris Martin will collaborate to explore the complexities of engine company flow emergencies. Utilizing the innovative Rosenbauer RTX electric fire truck, they will examine a variety of flow emergencies, teaching participants how to recognize these situations, assess whether to proceed (Go) or not (No Go), and strategies for resolution. The discussion will cover issues such as hose kinks, blockages caused by debris, and clogged nozzles, emphasizing how different nozzle designs can provide visual cues about flow status.