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Using the P.A.C.E Model (Primary, Alternate, Contingency, and Emergency) A Strategic Assessment builds on our Situational Awareness and helps build and maintain the team’s Common Operating Picture (COP) when shared throughout the incident, including the crucial transition periods involving mobilization, operational planning, in briefing / shadow periods, transitions, and transfer of command. Once a new […]

As automobiles are ever changing, extrication techniques and technology must evolve with them. This 8-hour course aims to inform participants on the most up-to-date extrication methods on all types of vehicles. The first 4-hours will be spent in a class discussing best extrication practices on vehicles from “Prius’s to Peterbilt’s”. Followed by a 4-hour H.O.T […]

Command, Leadership, and Introduction to Chaos The course is designed to expand the knowledge of theory and framework for the concepts associated with Leadership in the Fire Service. Participants will review shortfalls that the traditional ICS model tries to employ on every incident and introduce alternatives concepts. There will be an introduction to the “Calm […]

The Lee Engine Company Volunteers of the Elko Fire Department are excited to welcome you to the 88thAnnual Conference for the Nevada State Firefighter’s Association (NSFA) on June 21 to June 24, 2023 in Elko, NV. For more information please visit the annual training conference tab under training on the NSFA website! We can’t wait […]

William (Will) Howard Johnston  August 9, 1951 – January 10, 2023  It is with great sorrow we share the passing of Chief Will Johnston on January 10, 2023. Will was a member of Carlin Volunteer Fire Department for 45 years prior to moving to Jarbidge. He served as Fire Chief for more than 50 years […]

Come see us at the 2022 Nevada Rural EMS Conference, September 15-17th, at the Elko Convention Center! We will have a booth set up in the vendor area! We can’t wait to see you there! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2022-rural-nevada-ems-conference-tickets-372758018267

We hope everyone has had a nice summer! During our business meeting at the annual training conference we swore in our new board of directors. Throughout the month we will be introducing you to the 2022-2023 board of directors for the NSFA! Meet Andrew Ostendorf -Director Andrew Ostendorf moved from rural Illinois to Elko, NV […]

NSFA 2022 Conference  Update: Reminder for those of you who wish to participate in Live Burn Activities in Virginia City: The Live Burn Accountability form must be filled out and signed by your Chief Officer prior to participating in live burns. The form can be found on NSFA.ORG under the publication tab and the forms button. […]