4. We are often asked... Are you CRAZY? Our answer to that is... YES!!!!!

6. We have to be... When you’re the only response team around with no hope for mutual aid ….

13. You also need a well trained team! Always ready to answer the call, day or night.

15. TRAINING REQUIREMENTS R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854 Sec. 41 (3) A suitable number of workers at each mine and mining plant shall be trained in the fire-fighting procedures and, (a) the names of such workers shall be posted in a conspicuous place; (b) such workers will be tested for proficiency at least a year and; (c) a written report of the test results shall be made and kept on file. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 41 (3). Is that all there is?

16. When you are this remote …..

17. Your only access is by plane or ice road. What standard do you train to...

18. Ensuring that everyone makes it home?

19. You set your own standard based on the coverage and protection required... and you set the bar high!

20. 35 volunteer men and women Training 8 hours a week, 16 hours per rotation

21. NFPA 1081: Interior Structural Industrial Firefighter Structural fires Vehicle fires Water supply Pumper operations Hose lays Low expansion foam

22. NFPA 1081: Interior Structural Industrial Firefighter CAFS Ladders SCBA Search & rescue Interior attack Ventilation

23. NFPA 1081: Interior Structural Industrial Firefighter Drags & carries RIT Firefighter survival Confined Space Rescue High Angle Rescue Auto Extrication Wildland HAZMAT

24. Medical Training Standard First Aid AED & CPR Emergency First Responder Emergency Medical Responder Code White and Use of Force

25. Upcoming Training Ice Water/Swift Water Rescue

46. ‘Let no man’s ghost ever return to say his training let him down’

47. Questions?