For Immediate Release

12-Title Fire Operation Support training

Poulsbo, WA – April 2, 2025. Action Training Systems, INC., a leading fire and emergency services training provider, is pleased to announce the release of “Fire Operation Support,” a 12-title training series.

The “Support Person” in NFPA 1010

This comprehensive training addresses the recently added job performance requirements in NFPA 1010, Chapter 5 for the “Support Person” position, which is specifically designed to enhance the capabilities of volunteer fire departments.

Topics include communications, personal protective equipment use, and maintenance, respiratory support responsibilities, use of portable extinguishers, fire classifications, scene safety, lighting and utility shutdown, use of ropes and knots, hose and hydrant operations, and the use, inspection, and maintenance of fireground equipment.

“We recognize the critical role volunteer fire departments play in community safety,” said George Avila, Jr., President and CEO of Action Training Systems. “Our new Fire Operation Support series provides practical, targeted training to enable new members to quickly and confidently support on-scene operations.”

Key Benefits of the Fire Operation Support series:

NFPA 1010 Alignment: Ensures training meets the latest industry standards for the Support Person role.
Reduced Training Hours: Streamlines training to focus on essential tasks and responsibilities, enabling faster deployment.
Targeted Training: Provides specific instruction for non-hazardous atmosphere and protected work area operations.
Enhanced Volunteer Capabilities: Empower volunteers to confidently and effectively support fire operations.
Improved Scene Efficiency: Enables quicker integration of support personnel into incident response.
Engaging Content: Features dynamic, high-quality video with professional rescuers demonstrating the skills required to meet the Support Person JPRs.

About Action Training Systems

Action Training Systems is a leading provider of high-quality fire and emergency services training programs, committed to delivering comprehensive and effective training solutions for emergency responders world-wide.

Available on USB, DVD, Streaming Online Video Library, as Interactive Online courses, or customizable PowerPoint presentations. Instructor support materials include Facilitator Guides with lesson outlines, tests, skills suggestions, and other resources.