This Class is Full- Vehicle Extrication Course 6 Hour 0900-1600 presented by-
Midwest Misfits Training LLC www.midwestmisfitsrescue.com
Course Description
Midwest Misfits Training, LLC is proud to offer Technical Rescue Training led by a team of seasoned professionals specializing in advanced rescue disciplines. Our expertise spans Structural Collapse & Shoring, Rope Rescue, Trench Rescue, Confined Space Operations, Rapid Intervention (RIT/RIC), Vehicle Extrication, Swiftwater Rescue, and Public Safety Diving.
This hands-on program is designed to build operational confidence, enhance rescue efficiency, and deliver realistic, high-quality training tailored to the needs of today’s emergency responders. By partnering with the Tri-County Mutual Aid Fire Departments, we aim to strengthen regional capabilities and foster collaboration across our local fire service network.
This Vehicle Extrication Training course, sponsored by Elkhorn Suburban Fire Department, will focus on:
Safe and effective tool handling
Team coordination under real-world conditions
Best practices for modern vehicle construction and extrication techniques
Requirements:
Full structural PPE are required for all participants
Instructor Bio
Midwest Misfits instructors are career Firefighters assigned to Technical Rescue apparatus and serve as part of the FEMA US&R Technical Rescue and Swiftwater Rescue instructor cadre. With decades of combined experience in high-risk rescue environments, they bring unmatched knowledge and a commitment to excellence. Their mission is simple: equip responders with the skills and confidence to perform when it matters most.
Metro Community College Fire Science Virtual Reality Training Scenarios- Limited to 10 Students per Session 0900-1200 & 1300-1600
Incident Command: The company officer is in a classroom with a radio and instructor. They are given the dispatch information and a picture of the incident from the A side. The objective is to give a good approach call, assign objectives to fellow crew members, track resources, complete life safety, incident stabilization, and property conservation objectives. They provide pictures of all sides of the incident. The company officer then conducts a "hot wash" with his crew at the conclusion of the VR scenario.
Interior Operations: Two firefighters will be on the VR hose line with headset conducting interior operations. This can be fire attack as well as search and rescue. They will have a radio to communicate with incident command and pump operations. They are responsible for completing their assigned tasks and giving CAN (Conditions, Actions, Needs) reports.
Pump Operations: The fire apparatus engineer will be responsible for supplying water for interior fire operations. The engineer will also establish a water supply with a 5-inch hose. The Fire apparatus engineer will have a screen showing him the A side of the incident and will have a radio to communicate with incident command and interior operations.
Presented by Metro Community College Fire Science instructors.
Attack Smarter, Not Harder: Intelligent Water Application for Residential Fire Suppression- Presented by Omaha Fire Captain Dani Landholm 0900-1200
Course Description:
This hands-on training class explores the science and practical application of hose stream mechanics in modern fire suppression. Based on research from the Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI) and incorporating Insight Training’s Intelligent Fire Attack concepts, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how water mapping, stream selection, and nozzle movement impact fire suppression and how tactical considerations affect occupant survivability.
Requirements:
Full structural PPE and SCBA are required for all participants.
Focus Areas:
Hose stream and nozzle mechanics
Water mapping and cooling effectiveness
Stream selection and nozzle movement patterns
Integrating thermal imaging for intelligent decision-making
Safety, coordination, and tactical application for residential fire environments
Reproductive Health and Family Support Policies- Presented by Omaha Fire Captain Dani Landholm 1300-1600
Course Description:
Fire departments are increasingly recognizing the urgent need for clear, legally sound, and firefighter-specific policies addressing pregnancy, miscarriage, infertility, lactation, fostering or adoption, and postpartum recovery. As the fire service continues to prioritize diversity in recruitment and retention, leaders need to respond with internal policies that reflect that commitment. Many departments lack the tools, knowledge, or language to build those policies effectively.
This course is designed for fire service leaders, union representatives, wellness coordinators, policy writers and advocates who want to create meaningful, enforceable policies that protect their personnel without compromising operations or exposing the department to legal risk.
Using real world examples, current research, and applicable federal laws (like the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, FMLA, ADA, and PUMP Act), participants will learn how to craft policies that reflect the realities of the job, support reproductive health, and strengthen trust across the ranks. Whether you’re building a full pregnancy manual or updating a single SOP, this class will give you the language, structure, and strategy to get it right.
Instructor Bio
Raised in rural Nebraska, Dani Landholm embodies hard work, honesty, and community. Her service began at 14 with the volunteer fire department, where she developed leadership skills and established a fire cadet program. Dani was a founding member of the Bennington Firefighters Memorial Foundation. A Wayne State Graduate Dani entered into a teaching career. Shortly after, Dani joined the Omaha Fire Department in 2012, becoming a paramedic and Captain in 2021. As Fire Academy Leader, her leadership emphasizes accountability, teamwork, integrity, and service. A proud member of Local 385, Dani advocates for firefighters, focusing on family planning, reproductive health, and improved personal protective equipment for women and is currently the Vice Chair for the IAFF Female Firefighter Health and Safety Committee. She also serves on the Human Relations committee and engages committees in service including a girls’ fire service camp and "Coats for Kids! Operation Warm." She also teaches, volunteers in her church and community, and enjoys outdoor adventures with her husband, Sam, and their children, Barrett and Bristol
Fire Theory Presented by Deputy Fire Marshal Bill Dudek & Deputy Fire Chief Joel Sacks 0900-1600
Course Description
We believe that fire theory along with building construction are the two most important topics that Firefighters should keep up to date on. During this 6-hour class, we will conduct an in-depth review of fire theory and reading smoke supported by practical demonstrations. While this class targets new Firefighters, it will be a good review for the seasoned firefighters.
Instructor Bio-
Bill Dudek is currently a Deputy Fire Marshal for the National Park Service overseeing Fire Prevention, Plans Review, Code Enforcement, Fire Service instruction, and investigations for sixty-four national parks in 14 states. Bill has spent 40 years in the fire service in both Volunteer and Career Departments with 22 of those years as an Assistant Fire Chief. Bill is an active member of the Murray Volunteer Fire Department and has been an active Fire Instructor with the Nebraska State Fire Marshal training division for the last 24 years. Bill has a passion for teaching and sharing knowledge to shape and build the future of the fire service.
Joel Sacks is currently the Deputy Fire Chief for the Ponca Hills VFD, where he served as Fire Chief for 24 years. He has served with the Ponca Hills Department for 51 years. Joel retired as a Battalion Chief from the Omaha Fire Department in 2004. While on OFD, Joel worked his way up through the ranks as a Paramedic, Fire Apparatus Engineer, Fire Captain and Battalion Chief. Joel served in the Fire Investigation and Training Divisions as a Captain and as Safety Chief, finishing his career as a suppression Chief. Joel has been an active Fire Instructor with the State Fire Marshal Training Division for the past 32 years. Like Bill, Joel has a passion for teaching Firefighters!
Deliveries, Diapers, and Defibrillators: The OB/Peds EMS Playbook- Presented by Shaila K. Coffey, MD, FAEMS, NR 1300-1600
Course Description
This course prepares EMS providers to manage critical obstetric and pediatric emergencies in the prehospital setting. Participants will learn to recognize and treat conditions such as imminent delivery, postpartum hemorrhage, and preeclampsia/eclampsia, while mastering neonatal assessment and stabilization techniques aligned with current resuscitation protocols. The training also covers life-threatening pediatric emergencies, including respiratory distress and cardiac arrest, emphasizing age-appropriate interventions. Through integrated scenarios, providers will strengthen decision-making skills and improve communication with receiving facilities to optimize patient outcomes.
Instructor Bio-
Dr. Shaila Coffey is originally from Glenwood Iowa and is a graduate of Creighton University with a Bachelor of Science in Emergency Medical Services. She obtained her medical degree and completed her Emergency Medicine residency at University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha Nebraska. She then completed her training with a fellowship at the University of Iowa in Emergency Medical Services. Currently, she is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Dr. Coffey has over 10 years of experience in EMS, working as a paramedic prior to becoming a physician. She is an active member of the National Association of Emergency Medical Services Physicians and American College of Emergency Physicians. Areas of interest for her are rural EMS, prehospital POCUS, and EMS outreach.
Don't Let Your Scene Become The Jerry Springer Show
Operations/Scene Safety and Personal Safety 0900-1030 Presented by Fred Benzel
Course Description
Yikes. We’ve all been THERE! Ok, maybe not “throwing chairs” there…. But let’s NOT go that route! Fred’s interactive discussion regarding scene safety and situational awareness will leave you feeling amused as well as confident about your ability to perform verbal judo!
Ouch! That's Gotta Hurt! 1030-1200 Presented by Nell Rhinehart
Course Description
Come play a game with Nell involving differential diagnosis, scene size up, patient assessment and 13 gnarly trauma photos. How would you treat, package and transport these patients? Not for the faint of heart!
One If By Land, Two If By Air 1300-1430 Presented by Nell Rhinehart & Fred Benzel
Course Description
EMS is coming! But HOW are they coming? And WHERE should they go? This interactive choose your own adventure class will help you make decisions regarding intercept and other transport concerns as well as final destination decisions!
PE- Not Just Everyone's Favorite Class in Grade School (pulmonary emboli and PE mimics)1430-1600 Presented by Nell Rhinehart & Fred Benzel
Just like Dodgeball in junior high PE, this class will leave you short of breath. Fred and Nell will discuss classic and not so classic presentations of pulmonary embolism as well as treatments!
Instructor Bios-
Nell Rhinehart is a 15-year EMS veteran with experience that runs the gamut from rural volunteer BLS 911 to critical care HEMS. Denell is employed by the State of Nebraska as the EMS Education Specialist, dedicated to improving the education of not only EMS staff across Nebraska but the education of EMS educators as well. Denell also serves as the Simulation Coordinator and Program Faculty for the Paramedic Program at Central Community College in Grand Island as well as Clinical Competency Coordinator for Pioneer Ambulance Services. She serves on the Board of Directors for NEMSA as well as serving as the NEMSA Conference Committee Chair and Education Coordinator and is a member of the Nebraska Statewide EMS Conference Committee. Denell also volunteers as a member of the
Nebraska CISM team providing group and individual peer support for first responders throughout the state and spent 7 years serving on the Board of Directors for NEAAMS and four years on the NEAAMS Safety Symposium Committee while flying for a couple of air medical services in the Midwest. During her nearly 5 years employment by Air Methods, Denell served on the Outreach Education Development team. Education has always been a passion for Denell, and she has sought out ways to be involved in educational processes with every endeavor she attempts. She has been educating students since 2009 and was awarded NEMSA's EMS Instructor of the year in 2024 and has presented at several EMS conferences in several states. She believes the goal of EMS educators should be to train competent and confident providers and to train themselves out of jobs.
Fred (Fredrick) Benzel was with Grand Island Fire Department from 2006-2025. He currently Works for Valley County Health Systems in the Emergency Room. He started his EMS career in 2001 at Southeast Community College in the Fire Protection Program in Lincoln, Ne. In 2005 he went back to Southeast Community College to obtain his certificate in Paramedicine. He has worked in a multitude of settings including clinical, private, government and transport services. Fred is the lead instructor for the Central Community College Paramedic program in Grand Island, Ne. He finished a Bachelors in Health Science Administration February of 2021. In 2021 Fred also received the EMS instructor of the year award for the state of Nebraska. Fred has presented at and coordinated multiple fire and EMS conferences throughout the state of Nebraska since 2013 and assists community EMS programs and Volunteer Fire Departments with training and continuing education.
The Electrified Fireground- Presented by Tanner Cappello 0900-1200
Course Description
This class will go over the hazards surrounding Electric Vehicles, EV charging, Battery Electric Storage Systems, and residential solar. We will discuss tactics for dealing with these emergencies with what’s already on our apparatus, as well as taking a look at new and emerging technologies to de-risk the electrified fireground. Students will learn how to identify these hazards, how to use an EV ERG, and best practices for fire suppression and vehicle extrication. We will have a hands-on look at an electric vehicle and practice safely disabling its high-voltage and low voltage batteries.
