Elevator Operations (Day Shift Training) - H.O.T.
Monday (9th) @ PVVFD Station 1 & Other Locations, Elevator Operations- Elevator incidents are becoming more and more common. With the potential addition of multi-story buildings, members being familiar with elevators is something we need to put hands on more.
Fires in Box Trucks and Semis (Day Shift Training) - H.O.T.
Thursday (12th) @ PVVFD Training Grounds, Fires in Box Trucks and Semis- With an interstate and several major highways running though our territory, it’s important for members to familiarize themselves with making entry into those vehicles and what fire suppression should look like.
Forward and Reverse Lays (Day Shift Training) - H.O.T.
Tuesday (17th) @ PVVFD Training Grounds, Forward and Reverse Lays- Forward and Reverse Lays are often something members need to practice due to increasing number of hydrants in our territory. Members will get reps in forward, reverse, and split lays.
Fighting Fires in Restaurants (Day Shift Training) - H.O.T.
Friday (20th) @ PVVFD Station 1 & Other Locations, Fighting Fires in Restaurants- With the growing number of businesses in PV, members need the chance to familiarize themselves with things like; common building features, FDC Connections, water supply issues, and strategy and tactics.
Alternate Stretches (Day Shift Training) - H.O.T.
Monday (23rd) @ PVVFD Training Grounds, Alternate Stretches- In this session, members will work on building long stretches. Members will work on break and takes, coupling stretches, rope stretches, and extending lines with bundles.
High Rise Operations (Day Shift Training) - H.O.T.
Thursday (5th) @ PVVFD Training Grounds & Hampton Inn, High Rise Operations- In this session, members will work on stretches using standpipe connections. Members will run reps using the Music City Fold and our standpipe bags.
Drafting & The Rural Hitch (Day Shift Training) - H.O.T.
Tuesday (3rd) @ PVVFD Station 1, Drafting & The Rural Hitch- Although not common in our department, having the ability to draft is an important skill. In this drill, members will work on setting up for a draft as well as discuss the rural hitch.
Vent-Enter-Search/Window Initiated Searches (Day Shift Training) - H.O.T.
Friday (30th) @ E&E Towing OR PVVFD Training Grounds 0830hrs, Vehicle Extrication OR RIT- Extrication scenarios for members to refresh skills OR When faced with rescuing a fire fighter- teamwork, communication, and focus will be the most difficult factors to control. Members will take an opportunity to discuss proactive RIT functions, “If you can’t truck, you can’t RIT.” Members will review the different stages of RIT, as well as small things that can be accomplished to make out jobs easier.
Vertical Ventilation (Day Shift Training) - H.O.T.
Wednesday (28th) @ PVVFD Training Grounds @ 1400hrs, Vertical Ventilation- A properly cut vent hole can make a huge difference in our fireground operations. A lot of time, vertical ventilation is overlooked due to lack of experience and understanding. Members will get opportunities to work on roof cuts using both vent saws and rotary saws.
Short staffed considerations and operations - H.O.T.
Short staffed considerations and operations 10/24/2026 0800-1630 Station 1 Nelms 8
Line Management and Advancement (Day Shift Training) - H.O.T.
Thursday (22nd) @ PVVFD Training Grounds 1000hrs, Line Management and Advancement- The back-up firefighter often makes or breaks the stretch. No doubt, the nozzle gets the glory. But if the heel firefighter(s) don't do their job well - the nozzle may never get in position. Members will work on catching corners, pre-loading rooms, and moving lines up and down stairs will flowing water.
Conventional Forcible Entry & Through-The-Lock (Day Shift Training) - H.O.T.
Wednesday (21st) @ PVVFD Station 1 1400hrs, Conventional Forcible Entry & Through-The-Lock- Members will run thru the basic system used for inward opening doors, including hook and looks AND masking up with gloves on. Next, members will work on thru-the-lock systems and how to make them work for us.
RC 26-2 Flashover and FF Live Burn
Flashover and FF Live Burn, 10/16 thru 10/18/2026, 0800-1700, Date Sub to change, AT TFACA Overnight
RC26-2 Graduation
Recruit graduation is 10/15/2026 at Station 1 @ 1830.
We would love to have you show-up to support our newest members. So many hands have a part in training our people. We want to share and highlight your investment in the success of these recruits.
We hope you can attend. This is a "wear your best" type of event. We hope to see you there.
Extrication OR RIT (Day Shift Training) - H.O.T.
Monday (12th) @ E&E Towing @ 0830hrs OR PVVFD Training Grounds 1400hrs , Extrication OR RIT-Extrication scenarios for members to refresh skills OR When faced with rescuing a fire fighter- teamwork, communication, and focus will be the most difficult factors to control. Members will take an opportunity to discuss proactive RIT functions, “If you can’t truck, you can’t RIT.” Members will review the different stages of RIT, as well as small things that can be accomplished to make out jobs easier.
Saw Work (Day Shift Training) - H.O.T.
Saturday (10th) @ PVVFD Station 1 1000hrs AND 1900hrs, Saw Work- An alternate means of forcing a mortise locks, padlocks, and other security devices is using a rotary saw to cut the throw/shackle/bolts. Members will work on cutting garage doors, roll up doors, “window bars”, and more.
Saw Work (Day Shift Training) - H.O.T.
Wednesday (7th) @ PVVFD Training Grounds @ 1400hrs , Saw Work- An alternate means of forcing a mortise locks, padlocks, and other security devices is using a rotary saw to cut the throw/shackle/bolts. Members will work on cutting garage doors, roll up doors, “window bars”, and more.
Vent-Enter-Search/Window Initiated Searches (Day Shift Training) - H.O.T.
Thursday (1st) @ PVVFD Training @ 1000hrs, Vent-Enter-Search/Window Initiated Searches- We will focus on all the equipment needed to perform a VES and how to deploy it together. Next, positioning the ladder at the optimal angle for rescue or rapid egress. We will discuss characteristics of buildings that will help with window selection, as well as venting and clearing those windows. A heavy emphasis on scanning with a TIC from the window prior to entry, entering the room, and mapping the room will be given. Lastly, a discussion on “Hook and Looks” as well as victim drags and carries will be reviewed.
RC 26-2 Fire Suppression (CH17)
Fire Suppression (CH17), 9/19/2026, 0800-1700, Chief Nelms
INTRO TO PUMPS, TFACA - H.O.T.
INTRO TO PUMPS. TFACA.
Lt. Decker is the instructor. ALL DATES MUST BE ATTENDED.
SEPTEMBER 8th 1800-2200, 10th 1800-2200, and 19th 0800-1700
RC 26-2 Search and Rescue (CH12) 8Hr
Search and Rescue (CH12) 8Hr, 9/6/2026, 0800-1700, Farrell/Morton/Tangborn/Alvarez
Large vehicle fire incidents - H.O.T.
Large vehicle fire incidents 9/1/2026 1800-2200 Station 1 Crouch/Maple 4
Empowering responder wellness - Online
All,
This class was the March VEIP and monthly training. Clearly, the federal government is shut down, so the site does not work.
The new date for completion is
9/1/2026-9/30/2026
THe link will be on the training page when it opens back up as well as the gGoogle calendar link for the training.
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*Empowering responder wellness 3/1/2026 Online NFA Online NFA 2
Critical Incident Stress Management - Required - Online
Critical Incident Stress Management 9/1/2026 9/31/2026 TNFT Online 4
RC 26-2 Search and Rescue (CH12) 4Hr
Search and Rescue (CH12), 8/31/2026, 1800-2200, Farrell/Morton/Tangborn/Alvarez
RC 26-2 Wildland and Ground Cover Fire (CH21)
Wildland and Ground Cover Fire (CH21), 8/27/2026, 1800-2200, Akin
Roto Watch Class - H.O.T./Classroom
Roto Watch Class
Cheatham County EMS will be hosting an Operation Rotor Watch class with Air Evac 151 on August 25, 2026 at 18:00 at their Station 1 in Ashland City. The course is being offered on our behalf and will include a fly-in, which will allow us to be “hands-on” and learn everything we need to know. Attendees will also receive CEUs. Please let me know if you’d like to attend by August 20th so I can pass the numbers along to Air Evac and CCEMS.
CCEMS will have other offerings of Operation Rotor Watch courses later this year with other air ambulance providers and will continue in 2027. The plan is for us to conduct these courses more regularly with the three main air ambulance providers in our area (Vandy LifeFlight, HCA SkyLife, AirEvac) so that we have a better understanding of helicopter operations and the various air frames. Each of these companies operate different.
RC 26-2 Salvage and Overhaul (CH 19)
Salvage and Overhaul (CH 19), 8/24/2026, 1800-2200, Goodowens
RC 26-2 Supply Line and Attack Line Evolutions (CH16) 8Hr
Supply Line and Attack Line Evolutions (CH16) 8Hr, 8/22/2026, 0800-1700, Johnson & Contreras