Training Calendar
The Ogallala Volunteer Fire Department has trainings on the first and fourth Thursday of each month with special trainings as needed.
1st Thursday - EMS Training.
2nd Thursday - Business Meetings.
4th Thursday - Fire Training.
Additional trainings are listed below the main calendar.
The Nebraska State Fire Marshals office has more training opportunities listed online.
2013 Training Calendar - Tentative
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EMS Training |
Fire Training |
| January |
CPR, AED, Airways |
Wellness, Fill Stations, Air monitoring Equipment |
| February |
Fireground Emergencies |
Railroad safety, Deployment from Apparatus
Search and Rescue |
| March |
Environmental Emergencies |
Ropes and Rescue Equipment |
| April |
OB/Pediatric Emergencies |
Ventilation and Building Collapse Indicators |
| May |
Mass Casualty / START Triage |
Wildland Fire Training |
| June |
Water Emergencies |
Pumper Operations
Hydrants to Hoses Completion |
| July |
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Meeting: Ladders and Tools
Training: Water Fights |
| August |
Sports Injuries |
Meeting: Traffic Safety
Training: Hose Testing |
| September |
Trauma Assessment / Packaging |
Meeting: Fire Extinguishment Techniques
Training: Auto Extrication |
| October |
Medical Assessments |
SCBA Fit Test, RIT Training |
| November |
Cold Weather Emergencies |
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| December |
EMT/Paramedic Skills Night |
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Conferences and Meetings
Winter EMS Conference: January 12-13, 2013 @ Kearney, Neb
Les Lukert Fire Conference: February 8-10, 2013 @ Kearney, Neb
Flat Rock EMS Conference: February 23, 2013 @ North Platte, Neb
Spring EMS Conference: March 15-17, 2013 @ Kearney, Neb
Nebraska HazMat Symposium: April 6-7, 2013 @ Kearney, Neb
Nebraska Wildland Fire Academy: April 13-21, 2013 @ Fort Robinson State Park, Neb
Summer Fire School: May 17-19, 2013 @ Kearney, Neb
Summer EMS Conference: July 12-14, 2013 @ Kearney, Neb
NSVFA Meeting: October 20-22, 2011
Online Training Options
American Heart Association - BLS CPR online (cost $22.00) Must complete skills and written testing with a live instructor for certification (cost for skills testing varies)
Free Online Training Opportunities
National Fire Academy Courses
Many courses available for first responders and firefighters. Check out their offerings.
NIMS Training
National Incident Management System training courses are required training for all members.
ICS 100 - Introduction to incident command system
ICS 200 - ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
ICS 700 - NIMS Incident
ICS 800 - National Response Framework, An Introduction
Hazmat Awareness
SafeResponse Hazmat Awareness Course Certificate must be signed by chief
EMS Continuing Education
*Note: Only 10 hours can be earned via online sources for state licensing
Many free EMT Continuing Education Credits.
EMS1 Training Resources Good information and articles. No CEUs.
Notice: Links on this page are provided for information or convenience of OVFD members. Listing of a link on this page is not an endorsement by the OVFD.
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