There are a lot of training tools and options out there. Many departments are utilizing outside or private instructor groups to help bring special skills into their department. Fire companies are also looking to these outside instructors to beet the internal stagnation is all to common in our industry. One newcomer to this market is Suburban Fire Development. SFD is a small company made up of instructors who view the fire service as a trade to be honed. They have started small with course offerings limited to a forcible entry series called Halligan 101, and 102. These three hour classes are dedicated to the role of the forcible entry firefighter, and their role on the fire ground.
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