The Rocky Mountain Emergency Services Training Center continues to refine and improve the facility and training services that are offered to public, business and governmental entities.
Along with the recent $1,000,000 upgrade to the facility and the purchase of a Class-2 ARFF vehicle in 2009, the RMESTC recently took possession of a new Rosenbauer Panther 1500 gallon ARFF vehicle and it will be dedicated to the RMESTC.
The ARFF training programs have been modified to enable students to receive more hands-on fire training with less time spent in a classroom/lecture environment. The RMESTC offers not only a 40-hour Basic ARFF course and FAA Part 139 recertification courses, but also has integrated Advanced SAFT and Spill Fire Training Courses. The advanced classes are very intense and much of the class is done during the hours of darkness, providing students very realistic training scenarios.
In addition to the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting curriculum, the RMESTC is expanding the emergency responders training programs to include confined space training in our Rubble Pile simulator. With help from the Montana National Guard, a first-class rubble pile was constructed for the 2009 Vigilant Guard Training Exercise. First responders are provided an excellent opportunity to train in confined space search and rescue operations within a safe environment.
The RMESTC has ordered 4 mobile fire trainers and expect delivery in late 2012. These portable fire trainers include a Car Fire Simulator, a Blackhawk Helicopter Fire Training Simulator, a Structural Fire Trainer, and Hazmat Fire Training Simulator. These mobile training simulators will be available to travel anywhere in the state and region to provide on-site and cost effective training to airports and first responders. The Blackhawk helicopter trainer could be used by airports for their full scale exercise to simulate a down aircraft. The car fire simulator is available for both fire and law enforcement personnel for training scenarios.
The world-class driving track continues to be a valuable part of the RMESTC operations. The 1.2-mile track, along with its six-acre skid pad, provides driver training not only for ARFF students, but also for governmental and private sector entities and businesses which need driver safety classes.
The RMESTC classes can be tailored to meet specific needs of its users. For more information, contact Pete Hartman, Facilities & Training Coordinator, at 406-449-3473.
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