Fire brigade training courses

Brainboxes

A unique training program developed for and by firefighters, in which theory is conveyed in an accessible and practical way. Participants get straight to work in a Brainbox - several firefighting techniques are carefully explored and data relating to fire behaviour and progression is thoroughly examined. Each and every training course is adapted to match participant knowledge and expertise. No thick textbooks or complicated theory, but rather an interesting alternation between technology and practice. In short, 'Keep it simple, experience more.

Fire Behaviour Brainbox (Crew, Commanders, Officers on Duty)

Want to gain (even) more insight into fire behaviour? Then sign-up for our Fire Behaviour Brainbox. This training course teaches you how to make improved risk assessments and take more targeted action. You’ll read, watch and participate in realistic exercises about fire, including fire progression, fire behaviour and the Smoke, Flow, Temperature, Flame model. And, naturally you’ll get to practice several different fire extinguishing techniques in our numerous exercise environments link to facilities page.

Ventilation Techniques Brainbox (Crew, Commanders, Officers on Duty)

Want to perform faster reconnaissance? Or benefit from increased visibility and a safer environment? The Ventilation Techniques Brainbox instructs on the clearance of fuel/combustible products via repressive ventilation.

We also offer the ‘train-the-trainer’ concept for both brainboxes.<link to train the trainer

New brainboxes

We’re constantly developing new brain boxes in collaboration with our industry partners, for even more efficient and effective deployment. We’re currently devising brainboxes on leadership and coordination, human behaviour, building dynamics, Technical Emergency Response Teams (ERT) and working at heights.

Training courses for Commanders/Officers on Duty

Leadership, coordination, flexible deployment techniques and tactics - essential pillars for Commanders or Officers on Duty. This training course addresses all of these issues in a practical manner. In fact, Haaglanden Fire Brigade link to John Lassche testimonial have already benefited from refresher training on leadership and coordination in 21 two-day sessions at Troned.

Technical Emergency Response Refresher Course

Technological advancements evolve in rapid succession. That’s why it’s so essential that Technical Emergency Response Teams get to benefit from regular training. This training course has been specifically developed for crews and commanders. We teach you how to work safely and effectively in accordance with a systematic seven-step methodology, which incorporates the very latest techniques, materials and fuels. The course additionally covers safety techniques for cars and lorries.

Realistic training for Crew, Commanders and Officers on Duty

We’re constantly working on optimising our numerous exercise buildings for optimal training results link to Troned buildings brochure pdf. These can be customised to suit your individual requirements. Our realistic training environments include a garage, petrol station with workshop, a collapse site, an XTC-lab, industrial buildings and a ‘motorway’ for rehearsing large-scale accidents.

Basic Fire Training for Crew and Commanders

Troned additionally facilitates the practical and theoretical elements of Crew and Commander training via the Bogo training institute.

Hazardous Substances and Working at Heights training for Crew and Commanders

Our ‘XTC lab’ and ‘Storage and handling of hazardous substances' training buildings are ideally suited for Hazardous Substance exercises. The Troned site also boasts a building specifically designed for ‘working at heights’ training.

We’re currently working on developing and expanding our realistic training buildings. Got any specific requirements or suggestions? Then, please let us know! Link to contact page

Train the trainer

Knowledge must be continually safeguarded and shared. Troned boasts comprehensive facilities that have been specifically designed for this very purpose. We train instructors, provide refresher courses and can even take care of a client’s complete training needs. In addition, we also train client instructors (in specific fields, such as fire behaviour). These instructors subsequently provide training (together with our own people, if desired), thus safeguarding knowledge and expertise within their own organisations.

Our ambition is to provide comprehensive tailor-made training products, from firefighting courses to Urban Search and Rescue Exercises link to USAR exercise, in both standard and train-the-trainer formats.