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Task Force/Strike Team Training

Task Force/Strike Team Training

Welcome to the Oregon State Fire Marshal's (OSFM) Task Force/Strike Team Training page. Here you will find videos and training materials to help our Oregon fire service partners prepare and train for wildfire.

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Training Videos

Note: To view the video full-screen in Firefox, start the video, then click the "picture in picture" icon Picture-in-picture icon, then double-click the video at the bottom right corner of the screen to open full screen. All other browsers can watch full screen on the OSFM YouTube channel by clicking the video title link.

Placarding – Task force placarding walkthrough by Lt. Brent Goold

Placarding

Watch Task Force Leaders: Placarding video on YouTube

Lt. Brent Goold, division group supervisor for the OSFM's green team, discusses the placarding process and lessons learned during the last wildfire season.

OSFM Paperwork – Overview of procedures for OFMAS

OSFM Paperwork

Watch Oregon Fire Mutual Aid System video on YouTube

OSFM's Jamie Kometz provides a detailed overview of the Oregon Fire Mutual Aid System (OFMAS), including procedures and paperwork for task force leaders and crews.

Structure Protection Plan – OSFM strategy breakdown

OSFM Structural Protection Plan

Watch OSFM Structure Protection Plan video on YouTube

Brent Goold from OSFM gives an overview of the structure protection plan including triage, preparation, and tactics.

Public Information – Communicating effectively during incidents

Public Information - Stefan Myers

Watch Public Information video on YouTube

Stefan Myers provides tips on how fire agencies can effectively communicate with media and communities during emergencies.

Radio Training – How to use OSFM incident radios

Basic Wildland Fire Radio Training

Watch Basic Wildland Fire Radio Training video on YouTube

Training Specialist Rick Heuchert covers use of BK DPH and KNG2 radios in OSFM incidents.

Survey123 – Structural triage via mobile tools

Survey123

Watch Survey123 video on YouTube

GIS Specialist Don Maxwell explains how Survey123 was used during the 2018 fire season for triage.

SOFSA – Fire Situation Analyst training overview

SOFSA

Watch SOFSA video on YouTube

Sara Rubrecht and Jim Wolf explain the SOFSA application developed for wildfire intelligence.

Logistics – Support functions overview for task forces

Logistical Considerations with Joe Raade

Watch Logistical Considerations video on YouTube

Joe Raade explains logistical roles in OSFM incident teams, with real-world insights.

Aerial Firefighting – Drop safety protocols

Aerial Firefighting Drop Safety Video

Watch Aerial Firefighting Drop Safety video on YouTube

CAL Fire & USFS training on aerial drop safety.

Firehawk Water Drop – CAL Fire drop demonstration

Firehawk Water Drop

Watch Firehawk Water Drop video on YouTube

CAL Fire demonstrates a Firehawk helicopter performing a wildfire water drop.

Sprinkler Kits – Wildland training by Portland Fire

Wildland Training – Sprinkler Kits

Watch Wildland Training – Sprinkler Kits video on Vimeo

Portland Fire & Rescue shares a training video on wildland sprinkler kits.