IAFF Emergency Vehicle/VKF - Online
In January we want you to complete the IAFF Emergency Vehicle/VKF online class on TNFT.
Be sure to ENSURE it is the 2025 version. Sometimes it isn't posted until mid January.
NFIRS/NERIS, FIRST DUE, And Pre-Plans
January 8, 2025- NFIRS/NERIS, FIRST DUE, And Pre-Plans-Station 1, 1800-2200
PVVFD Annual Banquet
PVVFD members,
I wanted to give you some information regarding our annual banquet. I think we all understand that the last couple of months in our calendar year can be overwhelming.
The many activities and commitments can create a variety of issues. That is why in recent years we have held our annual banquet after the new year begins. We plan to do the same this time around.
The date for the PVVFD's annual banquet will be Saturday, January 11th, 2025. The event will again be held at our Station 1, with a start time of 1730 hours (5:30 pm).
We will have additional information in the future, but we wanted to give you plenty of advance notice so you can make plans to attend.
Thank you for your contributions to the PVVFD and those we serve.
Chief Nelms
RC 25-1 History of the Fire Service
History of the fire service, ONLINE FORMAT, 1/24/2025, 1800-2000Crouch
RC 25-1 FF Health and Safety/PPE (CH2), (CH3)
FF Health and Safety/PPE (CH2), (CH3) 2/12/2023, 1800-2200, Crouch & Goodowens
March Wind Driven Fires Online - Online
March Wind Driven Fires Online - https://www.tnfiretraining.com/
RC 25-1 Building Construction (CH6)
Building Construction (CH6), 3/3/2025, 1800-2200, Farrell & Contreras
RC 25-1 Extinguishers/ROPES (CH7)
Extinguishers/ROPES (CH7), 3/17/2025, 1800-2200, Akin
RC 25-1 Fire hose, Appliances, Nozzles (CH15)
Fire hose, Appliances, Nozzles (CH15), 3/18/2025, 1800-2200, Decker
RC 25-1 Forcible Entry (CH10)
Forcible Entry (CH10), 4/2/2025, 1800-2200, Farrell & Michael Ward & Duncan
Advanced Extrication HOT - H.O.T.
April 5, Advanced Extrication HOT, 0800-1630, Capt. Parks, Station 1
RC 25-1 Salvage and Overhaul (CH 19)
Salvage and Overhaul (CH 19), 4/8/2025, 1800-2200, Goodowens
RC 25-1 Supply Line and Attack Line Evolutions (CH16)
Supply Line and Attack Line Evolutions (CH16), 4/12/2025, 0800-1700, Johnson & Contreras
RC 25-1 Wildland and Ground Cover Fire (CH21)
Wildland and Ground Cover Fire (CH21), 4/15/2025, 1800-2200, Akin
RC 25-1 Fire Suppression (CH17)
Fire Suppression (CH17), 4/26/2025, 0800-1700, Chief Nelms
RC 25-1 Search and Rescue (CH12)
Search and Rescue (CH12), 4/27/2025, 1800-2200, Farrell & Tangborn & Alvarez
AHA CPR Re-certification - H.O.T. (Copy)
May 23, AHA CPR Re-certification HOT, 1800-2200, Lt. Akin, Station 1
RC 25-1 Flashover and FF Live Burn
Flashover and FF Live Burn, 6/14/2025-6/15/2025, 0800-1700 (Sub to change - ALT May 11)
Intro to strategic Community Risk Reduction - Online
July, Intro to strategic Community Risk Reduction Online, NFA/FEMA - https://apps.usfa.fema.gov/nfacourses/catalog/details/10802
Response to Alarms (Fire/CO/Water flow) and panels - H.O.T.
August 6, Response to alarms(Fire/CO/Water flow) and panels, 1800-2200, Chief Nelms, Station 1
Lithium-Ion Battery Response for Emergency Responders - Online
September, Lithium-Ion Battery Response for Emergency Responders Online, Transcear -https://www.pathlms.com/transcaer/courses/69122
Search and Rescue - H.O.T.
October 11, Search and Rescue Hot, 0800-1630, Morton, Station 1
Monthly Officer Meeting
Monthly Officer Meeting - 3rd Monday each month. AIC and above to attend.
Company Officer Development - (Classroom)
Dec. 12 - Added Class Per Chief Nelms
Dates are as follows: Sept 19, 25 // Oct 22 // Nov 6, (12,18 tentatively)
(Participants for this class have been selected and contacted.)
Decorate Station 1 for Christmas
Nov. 30th, 2024 - 4:00 pm - Decorate Station 1 for Christmas
The last couple of years, we have waited until the last minute to decorate Station 1 for Christmas. When I say last minute,
we are usually stringing lights on the day of the Christmas Parade. That will not be the case this year. The Pleasant View
Christmas Parade is scheduled for December 7th, so we plan to decorate our Station 1 on November 30th. Lt. Farrell has
been contacted and the go ahead has been given.
We have training (Suburban to Rural Water Supply) this date but should be able to transition over into decorating once
class is completed. We plan to have some soup on hand that you can eat while we put up the tree, hang the lights,
stripe the columns and poles, etc. Everyone is welcome to come be a part (active, part-time, support, etc.)
Beyond Basic Water Supply - H.O.T.
Beyond Basic Water Supply (8 Hours HOT)
Nov. 30th (Saturday) (0800-1630) (A) Chief Nelms
(Postponed from Sept. 14)
Extrication & Vehicle Stabilization - H.O.T.
Extrication & Vehicle Stabilization Training 11/24 - FF Bradley Aldred
We will have an extrication and vehicle stabilization training (possibly impalement) next Sunday the 24th, starting at noon. Please contact me if you plan on joining. This will be some great hands-on training! Would love to see you there! AldredB@pvvfd.org.
State Fire Commission Testing
PVVFD will be hosting another State Commission Test. Contact Capt. Crouch for more details - Crouchj@pvvfd.org
Company Officer Development - (Classroom)
Dates are as follows: Sept 19, 25 // Oct 22 // Nov 6, (12,18 tentatively)
(Participants for this class have been selected and contacted.)
Monthly Officer Meeting
Monthly Officer Meeting - 3rd Monday each month. AIC and above to attend.
PVVFD “Fire Friendsgiving”
From new recruit to life member, we want to invite you to the PVVFD “Fire Friendsgiving”!
Any active member or affiliate is welcome to bring their family. It will be a buffet style dinner. Each family is asked to provide a side dish if able. We will have a sign-up list for the dishes provided.
The main meat will be provided by the department. Turkey, ham and chicken. The department will also provide drinks. Dinner to start by 5pm.
Company Officer Development - (Classroom)
Dates are as follows: Sept 19, 25 // Oct 22 // Nov 6, (12,18 tentatively)
(Participants for this class have been selected and contacted.)
Practical “Truck Work” Skills - H.O.T.
*Practical “Truck Work” Skills (8 Hours classroom/HOT)
November 9 (Saturday) (0800-1630) (C) Chief Nelms
Company Officer Development - (Classroom)
Dates are as follows: Sept 19, 25 // Oct 22 // Nov 6, (12,18 tentatively)
(Participants for this class have been selected and contacted.)
Recruit 24-2 GRADUATION
In 2024 the PVVFD conducted two, full length recruit classes. That is a massive feat of both time, effort, dedication, and manpower for a volunteer department such as ours. The recruits have been dedicated to the program.
On October 25, 2024 at 1830 PVVFD Station 1
We will celebrate Recruit Class 24-2 accomplishments and recognize those that made this graduation possible, you, OUR people!
If you instructed, helped, or just wanted to show up to support the PVVFD and the new recruits, we would love to see you there on 10/25.
We would love to see a big turn-out of our folks to support the newest members. Dress code is: The best uniform you have issued.
Thanks,
Jack
Company Officer Development - (Classroom)
Dates are as follows: Sept 19, 25 // Oct 22 // Nov 6, (12,18 tentatively)
(Participants for this class have been selected and contacted.)
Monthly Officer Meeting
Monthly Officer Meeting - 3rd Monday each month. AIC and above to attend.
Flashover and FF Live Burn (R.C. 24-2)
Flashover and FF Live Burn, 10/19/2024
0800-1700
Crouch
FEMA IS-2200 Basic EOC Function - Online
FEMA IS-2200 Basic Emergency Operations Center Function (4 hours) October ON-LINE FORMAT- FEMA - Emergency Management Institute (EMI) Course | IS-2200: Basic Emergency Operations Center Functions
Company Officer Development - (Classroom)
Dates are as follows: Sept 19, 25 // Oct 22 // Nov 6, (12,18 tentatively)
(Participants for this class have been selected and contacted.)
State Fire Commission Testing
PVVFD will be hosting another State Commission Test. Contact Capt. Crouch for more details - Crouchj@pvvfd.org
Company Officer Development - (Classroom)
Dates are as follows: Sept 19, 25 // Oct 22 // Nov 6, (12,18 tentatively)
(Participants for this class have been selected and contacted.)
5 Hour Hands on EMR Refresher - H.O.T
Open for EMR needed the 5hours of hands on skills, required to renew your license.
Contact - Lt. Akin