JUNE / Emergency Vehicle Operation Refresher

This session is the practical evolution of EVOC.  The practical evolution (driving) of the EVOC class will be held at the Marshfield Speedway on ___, starting at 6pm.  All department personnel who have the potential to drive any department apparatus must complete the session.
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Date: TBD​​

Equipment Needed:  Classroom - none; Practical - apparatus, orange cones
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Instructor:  Chief Gingerich, Deputy Chief Bell, Captain Tysver​​

 

DUE DATE: None - There is no makeup presentation for this month's training.

JULY / EMR:  Medical Scenarios/Medication Skills

EMRs will work in teams of two to assess, manage, and treat a patient experiencing a medical emergency.  The goal of the session is to practice patient care including administration (simulated) of the scenario-specific medication.  Each scenario will use three personnel - 2 EMRs and 1 patient.
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Equipment Needed:  Scenarios, jump bag  
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Instructor:  EMS Service Director Beers

MARCH / Municipal Response to Aircraft Emergencies – An Introduction 

This course is a basic overview of aircraft emergencies.  The material is from the Fox Valley Technical College presentation held in February at Marshfield Fire as well as information from the FAA.  It covers the very basics of response and actions to take during an incident.  This is not meant to be an all-inclusive aircraft crash course.  In order to receive credit for the training you need to 1) review the presentation, 2) complete the short quiz, and 3) complete the training report.

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DUE DATE: April 30, 2026

TRAINING LINK - GOOGLE CLASSROOM:

https://classroom.google.com/c/ODQ3NjkwMjk1Mzcz?cjc=63fgdx5b

​​​​Instructor:  Ron Beers  

JANUARY / 2026 Understanding and Fighting Basement Fires​

🚨The training for JANUARY is Understanding and Fighting Basement Fires.

"Don't Get Caught in the Flow Path"

Are You Ready for the Most Dangerous House Fire?

We are launching a new online training: Modern Tactics for Basement Fires. Based on the latest research from the Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI), this course updates our tactics with hard facts.

 

The Facts

• 71% of firefighter deaths at house fires happen on scene.

• Basement fires turn stairs into high-speed chimneys (up to 20 mph).

• You cannot outrun the heat—but you can prevent it.

 

What You Will Learn

• Avoid "Death's Door": Why standing at the top of the stairs is deadly.

• Soften the Target: How to cool the fire from outside first (without hurting victims).

• The 360 Size-Up: Find the safest way in (walk-out doors vs. windows).

• No Door? No Problem: How to use nozzles through the floor.

• Flow and Move: The safe way to go down stairs if you have to.

 

Who Needs This?

• All interior firefighters.

• Officers and Commanders.

 

Course Details

Format: Online (Self-Paced or narrated)

Time: ~30 - 40 Minutes

Goal: Know the latest modern tactics to handling these fires.​

Train smart. Stay safe.

In addition, there is a 15-question quiz will check how well you know and understand fighting basement fires in today's world.  In order to receive credit you must get 10/15 questions correct.  There is no time limit.  Once finished, complete the training report.

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This training is going to be completed at the monthly meeting however, if you are not at the meeting or planning on attending the meeting it is also on Google Classroom.  ​​​The expectation is everyone participates in the training and takes the training seriously. Training is an extremely critical part of what we do and it is everyone's responsibility to understand that and attend/participate.

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DUE DATE: January 31, 2026

TRAINING LINK - GOOGLE CLASSROOM:

https://classroom.google.com/c/ODI0MjAyNjc1OTU2?cjc=lzy7cpey

Updated EMR Protocol Review​

The EMR protocols from Marshfield Medical Center have been finalized and approved by the state.  Please take some time to review them as they are in full-effect now.   The new protocols are listed below along with a presentation from Haley Brace, MMC EMS Coordinator.  

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Updated Protocols                                  Protocol Review