On Saturday April 9th, 2011 the Malvern Fire Company is hosting "Reading Smoke & the Art of the First Due" presented by Dave Dodson. The class will be held at Malvern Prep in the Duffy Arts Center located at 418 South Warren Avenue in Malvern Borough. The class will run from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM with registration beginning at 7:30 AM. A continental breakfast will be provided and a one hour lunch break will be given. Cost per student will be $50.

To register or if additional information is needed please contact Assistant Chief Neil Vaughn at nvaughn@malvernfireco.com or 484-639-3060 and provide the following information:

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Course Description:

It has been said, “So goes First-Due, So goes the Incident!” Our incidents are changing in scope, impact, and complexity – and so must our ability to RAPIDLY survey and decide the right course of action when first arriving. Often, the smoke issuing from a building is the only clue that a hostile fire event will quickly trap or kill firefighters. “Reading Smoke” tells us how to read a fire a predict its progress – the “Art of First-Due” takes the information to the next level and creates a useful package to help the first-arriving Company Officer or Battalion Chief make the right decision. This is NOT your typical size-up class!

Instructor Information:

Dave Dodson, Former Battalion Chief and Safety Officer
Dave has over 30 years in the firefighting business and is the author of the book, “Fire Department Incident Safety Officer,” (Delmar, 2007). He has served as an Incident Safety Officer for over 10 years and is a Past President of the Fire Department Safety Officer’s Association. His “Art of Reading Smoke” class is a “standing room only” presentation at FDIC. Dave is the recipient of the 1997 ISFSI George D. Post Instructor of the Year.