Northern Virginia Fire Rescue Leadership Development Institute "NVFR LDI"

Northern Virginia Fire Rescue Leadership Development Institute "NVFR LDI" Northern Virginia Fire & Rescue Leadership Development Institute (NVFR LDI) Offers Premier Learning Targeted at Advancing the Region's Elite Officers.

The Northern Virginia Fire and Rescue Leadership Development Institute (NVFR LDI) is an innovative residency-based curriculum that has been developed to address the particular leadership and management needs of the fire service. The institute is held annually in or around the Northern Virginia Region. This year The NVFR LDI will be hosting two distinctly separate programs geared towards targeting the leadership and management functions required for officers of the fire service. During the week the students will live on-campus, beginning the day early with physical training, attending lectures throughout the day, and working until late into the evening, completing assignments and conducting practical exercises to culminate their learning. These programs have been developed to empower fire officers with skills and abilities to enhance the leadership and management characteristics which they have already demonstrated in their own organizations. The programs are not intended to address remedial skill training; but rather to take emerging leaders to a new level of performance. The NVFR LDI contracts the highest quality nationally recognized leadership experts to deliver cutting edge leadership concepts. This program creates an environment that simulates the pressures and stresses that officers will encounter as they supervise personnel through high quality role-playing exercises that will give them the opportunity to put into practice the new skills that are presented. The NVFR LDI experience demands a candidate that has demonstrated a desire to improve their own performance as a strong leader. They are individuals that their department believes will become the future leaders of the organization. They are individuals that will embrace the opportunity to improve their leadership skills for the good of the organization. Candidates need to have a well-rounded and diverse background that can contribute to the classroom experience and ultimately will be a benefit to their department after graduation.

Mission: Leadership through Empowerment, Encouragement, and Excellence.

Nick Martin
03/20/2020

Nick Martin

LADDER PARLOR TRICKS. Messing with some OV team workflow yesterday and shooting ideas around. We were talking about using a long extension low angle ladder as both the access and roof ladder on an unwalkable pitch.

Someone floated this idea for heeling the ladder. It worked well. You can often just sink the heels in the dirt (my plan A), and I hate to lose tools to this - but always good to have multiple ideas and look at problems a different way.

Whether I love or hate an idea, I love firemanship, thinking through problems, and exchanging ideas. Maybe you’ll use an idea, maybe you find you won’t, maybe it leads to another idea another time. It’s all worth something....

Stay hungry. Get after it. Happy Friday.
👨🏻‍🚒🔥👌🏽💪🏼

Fort Belvoir Fire and Emergency Services
03/19/2020

Fort Belvoir Fire and Emergency Services

We know a lot of you might be feeling anxious about the COVID-19 situation. We want to let you know that we are here 24/7 Fort Belvoir. Our emergency services personnel continue to fully staff all firehouses, apparatus, and the emergency communications center.

We are responding to every call and doing everything we can to ensure our community and our providers stay safe & healthy. Our normal work continues even though we might look a little different.

This week, Leadership has increased employee and facility wellness initiatives. No community events or public activities are taking place in any of our facilities. Visitors will only be authorized entry on a situational basis. If an approved purpose, visitors will be screened and required to undergo personal decon measures prior to entry. We are a community oriented organization and to remain healthy, we appreciate everyone’s understanding of our current posture changes.

Be assured that we are preparing now so that we can provide consistency in our operations and service delivery should we begin to see increased calls for service. We hope we won’t have to use these contingency plans but we are prepared.

Please wash your hands, don’t touch your face, and practice social distancing yourself as it is essential. #KilltheVirus US Army Fort Belvoir Garrison Commander Fort Belvoir MWR US Army Military District of Washington

Train Your Probie
03/09/2020

Train Your Probie

Do you know the Melting/Failure Temperatures of Fire Service PPE?

Here are a few nuggets that you may find interesting:

SCBA Composite Bottles 1700 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 seconds and still function.

SCBA Facepiece: 446 degrees Fahrenheit Polycarbonate Melts (Fails at 20 kW/m2 heat flux).
"SCBA lens's exterior surface temperature reached 280 degrees Celsius (536 degrees Fahrenheit), about the midpoint of the range of published polycarbonate melt temperatures. The lens developed a significant hole, according to the NIST report." (A Mensch, G Braga and N Bryner, Fire Exposures of Fire Fighter Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Facepiece Lenses. NIST Technical Note 1724, Nov. 2011. The report can be accessed at www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=909917.

Firefighter Radios- The failures occurred while the radios were subjected to a temperature of 160 degrees Celsius (320 degrees Fahrenheit), termed Thermal Class II conditions.** The temperature is representative of a fully involved fire or conditions outside a room when its contents burst into flames simultaneously, a phenomenon known as flashover.

Credit: Instructor Andy Starness
@traininginsight

Fort Belvoir Fire and Emergency Services
03/07/2020

Fort Belvoir Fire and Emergency Services

The greatest part of our business....Our Community! Today, we celebrated Dr. Seuss’ by participating in #ReadAcrossAmerica at the Fort Belvoir primary & secondary school. The importance of reading for children Read Across America Day was created to get more kids excited about reading and we are pretty sure it gets our firefighters more excited.

We not only had the Fire Chief and 12 more firefighters, our administrative professional Mrs. Kramer and the US Army Fort Belvoir Garrison Commander’s Administrative Professional
Ms. Nieves joined us as we emphasized reading skills help children develop better communication skills as well as improved comprehension across all school subjects.

We also talked with many about the importance of a smile. You don’t have to have a Dr Seuss wocket in your pocket, just a smile on your face makes the world a better place!

If you were able to read this, thank a teacher, parent, and/or someone else that helped you learn to read.

Fort Belvoir Fire and Emergency Services
03/04/2020

Fort Belvoir Fire and Emergency Services

Today the Garrison Commander presented Deputy Fire Chief Kevin Good with a Commanders Awards for his extensive efforts to champion Garrison Leadership programs and his external work with the Northern Virginia Fire Rescue Leadership Development Institute. He is the staff lead for the Command Officer Program at LDI. His continued efforts help support Fort Belvoir Fire & Emergency Services, partner agencies and the Garrison. Congratulations Northern Virginia Fire Rescue Leadership Development Institute "NVFR LDI"

Chief Good and keep up the great work!

#leadersthroughexcellence #leadingfromthefront

Study finds firefighters are more likely to die by suicide than in the line of duty
01/30/2020
Study finds firefighters are more likely to die by suicide than in the line of duty

Study finds firefighters are more likely to die by suicide than in the line of duty

A study by the Ruderman Foundation shows firefighters are more likely to die by suicide than in the line of duty. The study found that in 2017 there were at least 103 reported firefighter suicides nationwide. By comparison, 93 died in the line of duty. Departments estimate only 40% of these suicides...

7 truths about fire service retirement
01/02/2020
7 truths about fire service retirement

7 truths about fire service retirement

If you think it is hard to get into the fire service, wait until you try to get out; here are things you can do now to navigate that end-of-career change

Volunteers
12/29/2019
Volunteers

Volunteers

Capt. Gus Leite (left) and Capt. Allen Heaser conduct training with volunteers at Stafford Volunteer Fire Department station 2 in Stafford, Virginia on Dec. 6, 2019.

12/16/2019
Coastal Fire Training, LLC.

Coastal Fire Training, LLC.

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❇️Great option for when you don’t want to break the lock and/ or want to be able to lock it 🔙. Lock operability remains intact. 🛡🚪🪓

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12/08/2019
Coastal Fire Training, LLC.

Coastal Fire Training, LLC.

Modified electric toothbrush... that noise from the other room you hear is a lock pick 🤷‍♂️🤣

Fire Department Chronicles
11/29/2019

Fire Department Chronicles

Gooooddddd morning!!!!

Discussions are Always Better than Arguments
11/20/2019
Discussions are Always Better than Arguments

Discussions are Always Better than Arguments

"Discussions are always better than arguments, because an argument is to find out who is right, and a discussion is to find what is right."

Fire Department Coffee: Strong enough for first responders, brewed for all of us
11/17/2019
Fire Department Coffee: Strong enough for first responders, brewed for all of us

Fire Department Coffee: Strong enough for first responders, brewed for all of us

Firefighter Luke Schneider launched Fire Department Coffee (FDC) in July of 2016 at an 800-square-foot facility at a strip mall. Now, his business has expanded into a 3,200 square foot roasting facility in Rockford, Illinois that can output 4 million pounds of coffee a year. Learn how he's brewing t...

11/14/2019
Fire Department Chronicles

Fire Department Chronicles

We all know how this would really end....

Who would you want to be on shift with if this rule dropped?

Drawn By Fire - Paul Combs
11/03/2019

Drawn By Fire - Paul Combs

Vestifaction.

11/01/2019
Fire Department Chronicles

Fire Department Chronicles

Snoring or chewing with your mouth open will get your slapped in my station. Do you know anyone who fits one of these...??

11/01/2019
Officer Smith

Officer Smith

I gotta admit this is a pretty great remix 😂 well played Firefighter Fenton

10/31/2019
Hominy Fire & Rescue

Hominy Fire & Rescue

Another awesome night of training on the Nance drill, which simulates an unconscious firefighter that has fallen through from an upper level to a lower level, and how to get them back to safety.

Raw Individual Certificate Presentation
10/28/2019

Raw Individual Certificate Presentation

Raw Individual Certificate Presentation

On behalf of all of the NVFRLDI staff and The National Conference Center Congratulations to the Class of #NVFRLDI2019!!!
10/27/2019

On behalf of all of the NVFRLDI staff and The National Conference Center Congratulations to the Class of #NVFRLDI2019!!!

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Thank you to all of the Staff, Role Players, Chief Officers and fire department representatives who helped make the #NVFRLDI2019 class possible. Thank you!

The #NVFRLDI would not be possible without the continued support of the staff. Thank you to all of the current and past staff members!

Special thank you to Gettysburg Fire for hosting a visit to their station during the #NVFRLDI2019 Command Officer Staff Ride.

Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department Fire Chief Butler shared his personal story concerning PTSD and mental health with the #NVFRLDI2019 Company Officers class. Front-line officers asked the Chief during their round table discussion how they can help team members facing mental health issues. Suicide is a real concern that public servants are facing daily. Part of the classes assignments are to research Line of Duty Deaths and trends affecting the fire service. Suicide rates among public servants has been on a steady increase over the past several years. It is something the company officers have all had to face even in their young careers.

Fort Belvoir Fire and Emergency Services Fire Chief Crutcher shared a powerful message concerning cancer in the fire service. As a cancer survivor himself, Chief Crutcher challenged the #NVFRLDI2019 Company Officers class to learn about their individual crews and provide a supportive team, remain vulnerable enough that crew members can feel comfortable talking about individual challenges they may be facing.

Chief Officer's from 6 of the 16 departments represented in this year's NVFRLDI provided a unique opportunity for the #NVFRLDI2019 Company Officer Class. The six Chief's took part in a round table discussion covering tough topics such as Mental Health in the fire service, cancer, morale and training. The Chief's shared personal stories in how they rose to the position of Fire Chief and the difficulties that can come from the job. We would like to thank the Chief's from Arlington County Fire Department, City of Fairfax Fire Department, Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, Fort Belvoir Fire and Emergency Services, Loudoun County Fire and Rescue and Stafford County Fire and Rescue for their participation in this years round table session.

The #NVFRLDI2019 Company Officers class presents core values to their fellow students.

Captain Doug Mitchell presents "Evolution You, Fire Service Leadership" to the #NVFRLDI2019 Company Officers.

Great leaders use past experiences, values, success, failures and training as building blocks to help those they serve. These building blocks can bridge gaps and extend their reach.

How do you support your teammates? Your crew? Your subordinates? Your boss? Do you let them fail? Do you keep them standing or do you lift them up? Leaders can raise everyone around them up. Motivate your team to be better than even they thought possible.

Chief Bobby Halton headlining the #NVFRLDI2019 open session.

Role players provide realistic scenarios that like "Law and Order" are straight from the headlines. The scenarios are designed to take the students out of their comfort zones and place them in realistic settings that they may have to face.

Role players provide realistic scenarios that like "Law and Order" are straight from the headlines. The scenarios are designed to take the students out of their comfort zones and place them in realistic settings that they may have to face.

Chief Tim McKay presents "Tough Talking : The Art of the Difficult Conversation" to the #NVFRLDI2019 Command officers class.

Deputy Chief (Ret) Michael Allora, presents "Mental Health for Command Officers" to the #NVFRLDI2019 class.

Day 3 of #NVFRLDI2019 started with a much needed stretch. Students were introduced to the many amazing benefits of Yoga. Maintaining a fit and flexible core reduces injuries and allows our firefighters to perform at their peak level every day.

Impossible! That word should be a call to arms to leaders. There are so many examples of the "impossible" becoming not only possible but the norm. Landing on the moon, horse-less wagons (cars) or sending instant messages across the globe. Can you have 8 or so people all stand on a one foot square? Sure thing!

Firefighters have to routinely follow orders in complete darkness. Command officers can also feel blind working outside the structure. Getting everyone on the fire ground to move forward to accomplish the task at hand is a work of art and teamwork. The exercise shown helps mirror this type of teamwork. Those wearing blindfolds can talk but not see. Those who can see cannot talk. The goal for all is still the same. Move forward together. Easier said than done. Is your team moving forward as a unit?

Day 2 of #NVFRLDI2019 starts before the sun is up. Students prepare for a Bill Murry (yes that is his real name) workout.

Lack of clear Communication is noted on every Line of duty death and injury report. As this video shows, communication does not need to be loud or even verbal to be successful. Here students are tasked with moving a "bomb" (tennis ball) from one small post to another. One small catch, you can only hold onto a string attached to a ring to do it. Oh, and you cannot talk once you start. Is your team strong enough to operate in complete silence? Do they know your goal and how you plan to get there?

When fire service leaders encounter obstacles it is their job to develop quick and smart solutions. Today one obstacle the students faced was how to get your company through the spiders web. Like the old game of operation, don't touch the sides.

Somethings look easy on paper. The "Chief" says all we have to do is set this hullahoop on the ground. How hard can that be????

Have you ever had one of those days when the emails never stop? Sometimes it helps to slow down and ask for help juggling the days workload. #Teamwork

Teamwork is a cornerstone of Leadership. What can be accomplished with #Teamwork? Anything!

The calm before the storm. Student's anxiously await the start of their immersive week of leadership training. For the majority of the students this weeks training will be like nothing they have experienced before.

As dawn breaks on a beautiful fall day the class of 2019 #NVFRLDI students arrive. #Neverstoplearning

Engine Companies 1-6 and Command Officers class of 2018.

The Command Class continues their Staff Ride in Gettysburg. The lessons learned are moving for all.

Command Officers learn about the Gettysburg Battle and the various forms of leadership shown over the course of the conflict. The Virginia Memorial is one of the many stops of their staff ride.

Who says PT can't be fun. The company officers practice "direct" conflict resolution with a friendly game of dodgeball.

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