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Kill The Flashover returns to the Fire Academy

January 24, 2014

February 10-14, 2014 South Carolina State Fire Academy Columbia, SC The South Carolina Fire Academy is teaming up with Joe Starnes, co-founder and co-manager of Kill the Flashover, to present Kill the Flashover Project 2014 (KTF14). This free four-day program will begin Monday, Feb. 10 with an evening roundtable discussion. Scheduled classes begin Feb. 11 and include three different classes rolled into one.
KTF14 is based on recent fire research and tactical considerations. Participants will test, evaluate and discuss the impacts of fire behavior, thermal data, and agent application. KTF14 is limited to 60 participants with 30 earmarked for the S.C. fire service.
AGENDA February 10
  • 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Roundtable Discussion: Joe Starnes, Facilitator, Denny Auditorium
February 11-13
  • Check in and Orientation
  • Classes include Fire Behavior, Thermal data, and Foam/Agent
  • Also, three test burns will be held each day
February 14
  • Critique and Debriefing (noon conclusion)
Registration is free. South Carolina firefighters may click here to register online. Dorms and meals will be billed to the fire department. Dorms are first-come, first-served and may be reserved by contacting Gloria Evans at 803-896-9859 or [email protected]. For specific information regarding KTF14, visit www.joestarnes.com/kill-the-flashover-project- 2014.html

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