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FDIC 2013

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The Super Bowl of Firefighting is  just about a month away! If you have never been then you need to make plans to attend NOW!

I am very happy and honored to be presenting again this year and would like to invite you to attend my class on 4/25/2013
Video Trailer:

Class Information:

Hazards of Modern Roofs

Lieutenant/Training Officer John Shafer, Greencastle (IN) Fire Department

An intense and concentrated examination of trends and methods in modern building construction

with an emphasis on roofs, their direct relationship on vertical ventilation, structural firefighting

operations, and firefighter survivability. Inherent roof construction features and hazards that

directly influence truck company work are the main focus areas. The program addresses timely

issues related to modern roofs and an upcoming push to make sustainable buildings. Various

green roofs, methods, and exotic materials used to achieve green standards and the potential

hazards they present to fire service personnel are also examined. Become acquainted with

materials such as recycled rubber shingles, solar panels, and green (garden) roofs that have not

been part of traditional building construction. ALL LEVELS

Room 109-110

 Hope to see you all there!

Lt. John Shafer

Posted by on March 20, 2013 • Filed under: Building Construction, News and Events • Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Hazards of Modern Roofs FDIC 2012

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I would like to invite you to attend my class at FDIC! :)

I would be honored to have you present as I reach one of my life long dreams of teaching at FDIC the Super Bowl of Firefighting.

Here a short preview:

 

The class will examine trends and methods in modern building construction with an emphasis on roofs, their direct relationship to vertical ventilation, structural firefighting operations, and firefighter survivability. Inherent roof construction features and hazards that directly influence truck company work will be the main focus, along with green roofs, methods, and exotic materials that are used to achieve green standards, and the potential hazards that they present to fire service personnel. Many of these materials such as recycled rubber shingles, solar panels, and green (garden) roofs are not common knowledge to most fire service personnel. ALL LEVELS

Friday 4/20/2012 @ 10:30 am – 12:15 pm
Room 109-110

Looking forward to seeing you all!

FDIC is such a wonderful conference and the only bad thing about it is that you can’t possibly go to all the classes because there is so many to choose from!! :)

So if you havn’t decided here is a list of a few that are my friends or I know they are awesome instructors.

The Future of Fire Training Room 120-122
President Eddie Buchanan, International Society of Fire Service Instructors

Fire Behavior Has Changed; Have Your Tactics? Room Wabash 3
Fire Protection Engineer Stephen Kerber, Underwriters Laboratories

PV Safety for Firefighters Room 116-117
Captain Matthew Paiss, San Jose (CA) Fire Department

Drills and Tips for Company Officers Room 107-108
Major Brian Arnold, Oklahoma City (OK) Fire Department

Engine Company Operations “Gallons per Second” Room 132-133
Battalion Chief Curt Isakson, Escambia County (FL) Fire Rescue

Live To Train Another Day Room 138-139
Division Chief Brian Kazmierzak, Clay (IN) Fire Territory

Tactical Leadership: The Next Step Room 123-124
Lieutenant Frank Ricci, New Haven (CT) Fire Department

Adaptive Fireground Management for Officers Room Wabash 2
Chief of Training Christopher Naum, Command Institute

Suburban Fire Tactics Room 243-245
Captain/Training Officer Jim Silvernail, Metro West (MO) Fire Protection District

Ventilation Principles and Practices Room 134-135
Lieutenant Brian Brush, West Metro (CO) Fire Rescue

Ventilating Impact Resistance Coverings Room 125-126
Firefighter Ric Jorge, Palm Beach County (FL) Fire Rescue

Construction-Based Fire Attack Room 138-139
Lieutenant Don Kaderabek, Niles (IL) Fire Department

School Bus Extrication Room 123-124
Lieutenant Paul Hasenmeier, Huron (OH) Fire Department

Tactics Using Quint Apparatus Room 240-242
Captain Nicholas Morgan, St Louis (MO) Fire Department

A Firefighter’s Worst Enemy Room 103-104
Deputy Chief Jason Hoevelmann, Sullivan (MO) Fire Protection District

Rapid Intervention Basics Room 236-237
Captain Jeff Schwering, Crestwood (MO) Fire Department

Teaching Practical Fire Dynamics Room Lucas Oil Stadium Meeting Room 1-2
Chief Edward Hartin, Central Whidbey Island (WA) Fire & Rescue

Residential Ventilation Room 236-237
Deputy Chief/Training Officer Paul Norwood, East Haven (CT) Fire Department

See you all there!

Stay Safe
Lt. John Shafer

Posted by on April 11, 2012 • Filed under: Building Construction • Tagged: , , , , , , , ,

Green Roofs in Indianapolis, Indiana

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Greetings to all,

This post is dedicated  to all brothers and sister firefighters but especially those in Indianapolis, Indiana the home of FDIC the Super Bowl of Firefighting :)

MAYOR ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF FIRST GREEN ROOF INSTALLATION ON INDIANAPOLIS CITY PROPERTY

Project Addresses Drainage Issues and Creates Community Space

INDIANAPOLIS – Mayor Greg Ballard today announced the completion of the Union Station green roof project – the first green roof installed on city property in Indianapolis. The green roof project, located on the former train deck spanning Meridian Street, addressed long-standing drainage concerns both on and below the deck, and has been enhanced with a community space available for educational events.

“The newly installed green roof atop Union Station eliminates several long-term maintenance concerns in a visually appealing and innovative way,” said Mayor Ballard. “This unique project and the community space created by its construction are part of our efforts to become one of the most sustainable cities in the Midwest.”  GreenRoof

Standing water on the deck surface had damaged the deck, and leaking also degraded the pavement on Meridian Street below. There were also signs of degradation of the structural bridge steel. The green roof project includes a new deck with a re-graded surface to prevent standing water, a comprehensive trench drainage system and a modular green roof designed to reduce storm water runoff.

About 50 percent of the total surface is green roof material while the other portion is a concrete roof deck that includes picnic tables, outdoor benches and umbrellas. Total project costs were about $250,000; a $50,000 grant from Citizens Energy Group covered the green infrastructure elements of the project.

The green roof will be maintained organically with no chemical pesticides or herbicides, will be weeded, and will be watering if drought conditions last more than three months. The City of Indianapolis partnered with local engineering firm RW Armstrong, which has offices in Union Station. The firm completed a portion of the design and engineering work for the project.

For more information on green building in Indianapolis, visit www.Indy.gov/SustainIndy

Other Green Roofs in Indianapolis:

Project Name: Indianapolis Children’s Museum Green Roof
Year: 2010
Owner: Indianapolis Children’s Museum
Location: Indianapolis, IN, USA
Building Type: Commercial
Type: Extensive
System: Single Source Provider
Size: 3228 sq.ft.
Slope: 1%
Access: Accessible, Open to Public

 

Project Name: Eli Lilly
Year: 2009
Owner: Eli Lilly
Location: Indianapolis, IN, USA
Building Type: Corporate
Type: Extensive
System: Custom
Size: 2682 sq.ft.
Slope: 1%
Access: Accessible, Open to Public
Submitted by: Green Roof Blocks
Designers/Manufacturers of Record:
Modular Greenroof Systems: Green Roof Blocks and Green Paks

 

Project Name: John H Boner Community Center
Year: 2008
Location: Indianapolis, IN, USA
Building Type: Commercial
Type: Extensive
System: Custom
Size: 500 sq.ft.
Slope: 1%
Access:
Inaccessible, Open to Public
Designers/Manufacturers of Record:
Architect: Halsted Architects
Grower: Hortech / LiveRoof LLC
Installer: AAA Roofing

1oth & Rural St. Green Roof

Project Name: 10th & Rural
Year: 2007
Owner: Private
Location: Indianapolis, IN, USA
Building Type: Commercial
Type: Extensive
System: Single Source Provider
Size: 565 sq.ft.
Slope: 1%
Access: Accessible, Private
Submitted by: LiveRoof, LLC
Designers/Manufacturers of Record:
Modular Greenroof System: LiveRoof
Architect: Schmidt Associates
Grower: Hortech / LiveRoof LLC
Installation: AAA Roofing
Waterproofing System: Firestone Building Products
Slip Sheet Product: EPDM, Firestone Building Products

 

Project Name: Schmidt Associates
Year: 2005
Owner: Schmidt Associates
Location: Indianapolis, IN, USA
Building Type: Commercial
Type: Extensive
System: Single Source
Provider
Size: 250 sq.ft.
Slope: 1.5%
Access:
Accessible, Open to Public
Submitted by: John Shepley
Designers/Manufacturers of Record:
Plant Supplier:
Greenroof Plants/Emory Knoll Farms

 

Project Name: Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA)
Owner: City of Indianapolis
Location: Indianapolis, IN, USA
Building Type: Municipal/Government
Type: Intensive
System: Single Source Provider
Size: 15000 sq.ft.
Slope: 1%
Access: Accessible, Open to Public
Submitted by: Greenroofs.com
Designers/Manufacturers
of Record:
Architect: Browning Day Mullins Dierdorf Architects

To learn more about Green Roofs attend my 2012 FDIC class.

Hazards of Modern Roofs

Lieutenant/Training Officer John Shafer, Greencastle (IN) Fire Department

The class will examine trends and methods in modern building construction with an emphasis on roofs, their direct relationship to vertical ventilation, structural firefighting operations, and firefighter survivability. Inherent roof construction features and hazards that directly influence truck company work will be the main focus, along with green roofs, methods, and exotic materials that are used to achieve green standards, and the potential hazards that they present to fire service personnel. Many of these materials such as recycled rubber shingles, solar panels, and green (garden) roofs are not common knowledge to most fire service personnel.

To Register:

http://www.fdic.com/register.html

 

Stay Safe and see you at FDIC

Lt. John Shafer

 

Posted by on December 1, 2011 • Filed under: Building Construction, News and Events • Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Green Maltese will be at FDIC 2012

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I am very excited and honored to be accepted to be a part of FDIC 2012

 

I just wanted to share with you all and thank you for support!!

From email :)

Dear Classroom Instructor John Shafer,

Congratulations! I am pleased to inform you that your proposal has been
selected as a Classroom Session (Single Speaker Only/1.45 Hour) presentation
at FDIC 2012 Conference & Exposition, to be held April 16-21, 2012 in
Indianapolis, IN.

The session you have been invited to present is:

Title: Modern Roofs the Truckie Nightmare Alternate working Title: Hazards of
Modern Roofs

Track :   Truck Company
Speaker(s) :  John Shafer

 

More detailed info:

Modern Roofs the Truckie Nightmare:

Presentation Summary

The presentation will include an intense and concentrated examination of trends and methods in modern building construction with an emphasis on roofs, their direct relationship on vertical ventilation, structural firefighting operations, and firefighter survivability.

Inherent roof construction features and hazards that directly influence truck company work will be the main focus of this program.

Program Overview and Pedagogical Approach

The program will address timely issues related to modern roofs and upcoming push to make sustainable buildings.

This presentation will examine various green roofs, methods and exotic materials that are used to achieve green standards, and the potential hazards that they present to fire service personnel.  Many of these materials such as recycled rubber shingles, solar panels and green (garden) roofs are not common knowledge to most fire service personnel due to past and current teaching practices that only address traditional building construction for the fire service.

This ground breaking and informative program will utilize extensive multimedia materials to reinforce course content and subject areas.

If the fire service can significantly increase proficiencies in green building knowledge and equate that to other fundamental operational aspects in structural fire operations, there would be a direct enhancement to firefighter safety through injury and LODD reductions in the future.

 

Looking forward to seeing you all in April

Stay Safe

Lt. John Shafer

Posted by on September 15, 2011 • Filed under: Building Construction • Tagged: , , , , , , ,