Bruce Broecker Fire School Registration Form

Classes & Challenge Coin

Class 1: Advanced Auto Extrication [2-day course] 09/20/25 & 09/21/25. Class Cost is $75.00 total.

This advanced auto extrication class sponsored by Tony's Wrecker Service will challenge even the veteran extrication specialist. Nick Schade owner of Tony's wrecker service who works closely with the fire service in Jefferson County will be the lead instructor. The class will be held at Tony's Wrecker Service located at 3311 Collins Lane, Louisville, KY 40245.

Class 2: Trench Rescue Class [5-day course] 09/22/25 to 09/26/25 (Lab Fee: $100.00 included) Class Cost is $175.00 total.

This class will cover the OSHA & NFPA 1670 requirements for Trench Rescue, Instructors will be members of Jefferson County Special Operations Command (JSOC). Students will perform hands on skills in a trench simulator. The class will be held at the Kentucky Regional Training Center on 11605 Fairmount Road, Louisville, KY 40291.

Class 3: Rope Rescue Technician [5-day course] 09/22/25 to 09/26/25 (Lab Fee: $100.00 included) Class Cost is $175.00 total.

This class will cover the OSHA & NFPA 1670 requirements for Rope Rescue Technician, Instructors will be members of Louisville Fire Department's Rescue 2 who are their Rope Rescue Technicans. The class will be held at the Louisville Fire Department Training Academy at 1501 West Hill Street, Louisville, KY 40210.

Class 4: The Difficult Airway Course [2-day class] 09/22/25 & 09/23/25 (Lab Fee: $300.00 included) Certification Course. Class Cost is $375.00 total.

The Definitive EMS Airway Course Learn the full range of airway management techniques in this 16-hour course. Work with expert faculty who know the unique challenges facing EMS providers. Use proven airway devices in small group sessions. Practice decision-making and airway techniques in Code Airway TM simulations. Face the most challenging patient scenarios in a no-risk environment. These include elevated ICP, pulmonary edema, cardiogenic shock, status asthmaticus foreign body in the airway, direct airway trauma, multiple traumas with shock, and many more. "The Definitive EMS Airway Course". Learn the full range of airway management techniques in this course. Work with expert faculty who know the unique challenges facing providers. Use proven airway devices in small group sessions. Practice decision making and airway techniques in "Code Airway" simulations. Face the most challenging patient scenarios in a no-risk environment. These include, elevated ICP, pulmonary edema, cardiogenic shock, status asthmaticus, foreign body in the airway, direct airway trauma, multiple traumas with shock and many more. Didactic and Hands on Training includes Prediction of Difficult Airways, Video Laryngoscopy and other advanced imaging devices, Medication-assisted intubation (including RSI and RSA), Pediatric Intubation, Endocranial tube introducers (bougie)Cricothyrotomy, and Extra glottic devices. This class will be taught by Instructors from the Georgetown/Scott County EMS. The class will be held at the Okolona Fire Department Station, 8501 Preston Highway, Louisville, KY 40219.

Class 5: Fire Investigation for 1st Responder [2-day course] 09/23/25 & 09/24/25

This course presents a basic overview of a fire investigation. Students will review the basics of fire chemistry and develop an understanding of the role of the first responder in relation to fire suppression and fire investigation. The course will stress the importance of fire scene awareness, evidence identification, preservation, and the basics of a fire investigation. Students will develop an appreciation of the convergence of suppression, investigation, science, and law. This class will be taught by KY State Fire Rescue Training Staff. The class will be held at the Kentucky Regional Training Center on 11605 Fairmount Road, Louisville, KY 40291.

Class 6: NFA Incident Safety Officer [2-day course] 09/23/25 & 09/24/25

This course is designed to provide students with the fundamental skills and knowledge to apply the risk-management model to health and safety aspects of. emergency services operations including program management, day-to-day operations, and incident safety. This course is appropriate for field supervisors or company-level officers, chief officers, and civilian managers who have department-level health and safety responsibilities. Areas of study include firefighter fatality and injury data, principles of operational risk management, regulations, on-scene safety responsibilities, safety at situation-specific hazards, and post-incident analysis. This class will be taught by KY State Fire Rescue Training Staff. The class will be held at the Kentucky Regional Training Center on 11605 Fairmount Road, Louisville, KY 40291.

Class 7: STICO - Strategy and Tactics for Initial Company Operations (F/W0455) [2-day class] 09/25/25 & 09/26/25

This course is designed to meet the needs of company officers responsible for managing the operations of one or more companies during structural firefighting operations. It is designated to develop the management skills needed by company officers to accomplish assigned tactics at structure fires. This class will be taught by KY State Fire Rescue Training Staff. The class will be held at the Kentucky Regional Training Center on 11605 Fairmount Road, Louisville, KY 40291.

Class 8: Leadership in Supervision: Frameworks for Success (0648) [2-day course] 09/25/25 & 09/26/25

This course presents the supervisor with the basic leadership skills to perform successfully in the fire and emergency medical services (EMS) environments. The course addresses professionalism, resilience, emotional intelligence, and situational awareness, as well as managing conflict, delegating, mentoring, coaching, empowering, and building collaboration and synergy for professional growth. This class will be taught by KY State Fire Rescue Training Staff. The class will be held at the Kentucky Regional Training Center on 11605 Fairmount Road, Louisville, KY 40291.

Class 9: Emergency Pediatric Care [2-day course] 09/25/25 & 09/26/25 (Book Fee: $55.00 included)

The Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC) course focuses on critical pediatric physiology, illnesses, injuries and interventions to help EMS practitioners provide the best treatment for sick and injured children in the field. The course stresses critical thinking skills to help practitioners make the best decisions for their young patients. Topics covered include: The pathophysiology of the most common critical pediatric emergency issues, and critical thinking skills to help practitioners make the best decisions for their patients. Application of the Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT), a tool to help EMS practitioners rapidly and accurately assess pediatric patients. The importance of family-centered care. Understanding and communicating with children. Airway management, breathing and oxygenation. Cardiac emergencies. Recognizing child abuse and neglect. Hypoperfusion and shock. Newborn resuscitation. EPC is appropriate for EMTs, paramedics, emergency medical responders, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and physicians. EPC is accredited by CAPCE and recognized by NREMT. This class will be taught by a NREMT Instructor. The class will be held at the Okolona Fire Department Station, 8501 Preston Highway, Louisville, KY 40219.

Class 10: Junior Firefighter [2-day course] 09/27/25 & 09/28/25

This class will allow junior firefighters to get training in several subjects. Junior firefighters must be affiliated with a Kentucky Fire Department, Fairdale High School's Fire Science Program, Fern Creek High School's Fire Science Program or Lesley & Rhyan Prather's Girls Empowerment Camp to participate in this class. This class will be taught by Fairdale Fire Chief Carrie Blevins. The class will be held at the Kentucky Regional Training Center on 11605 Fairmount Road, Louisville, KY 40291.

Bruce Broecker Fire School Inaugural Challenge Coin (2024)

Backside of image will be the Jefferson County Fire School Logo shown at the top of this form. Coins will be delivered to the students during their class.