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The Art of Reading Smoke: The Next Generation

In the Hot Seat: Tactical Decision Making at the tip of the Spear

 Through dynamic teaching and the use of fire-ground video, attendees will learn the skill of reading smoke. You will learn about the attributes of smoke: Volume, Velocity, Density and Color. Explore how these attributes will indicate fire size, fire location and predict fire behavior. Improve your strategic and tactical decision-making through Reading Smoke!

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In the Hot Seat: Tactical Decision Making at the tip of the Spear

In the Hot Seat: Tactical Decision Making at the tip of the Spear

 This is a highly-interactive and informative course where students learn to achieve rapid, accurate solutions to fire-ground problems. Using fire-ground video, Recognition-Primed strategies and a question based approach, Phil’s interactive style engages students in the decision-making process, where they will learn to identify the strengths and weaknesses of their tactical plans. 

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Instructional Craftsmanship

Instructional Craftsmanship

 This course is designed to improve fire service instructors. Attendees improve their skills, learning to ask more and talk less. Teaching is both art and science. Learn how to ask probing questions that challenge your students. Students who are engaged, want to participate and show their mastery of the subject at hand. Socrates was a smart guy. Learn his secret. Learn to ask better questions. 

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The Art of Reading Smoke Course Description (docx)

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