The Scales Mound Fire Protection District/MABAS Division 49, in conjunction with the Illinois Firefighter Life Safety Task Force are hosting a Courage to Be Safe (CTBS) and CTBS Train-the-Trainer class

Firefighters must have the courage to face a multitude of risks in order to save lives and protect their communities. Their courage allows them to willingly risk their own lives so that others can be saved. A different type of courage is required to stay safe in potentially dangerous situations, avoiding needless risks and tragic consequences.

This provocative and moving presentation is designed to change the culture of accepting the loss of firefighters as a normal occurrence. Building on the untold story of LODD survivors, it reveals how family members must live with the consequences of a firefighter death and provides a focus on the need for firefighters and officers to change fundamental attitudes and behaviors in order to prevent line-of-duty deaths. The central theme promotes the courage to do the right thing in order to protect yourself and other firefighters and ensure that Everyone Goes Home® at the end of the day.

DATE:                 Saturday, March 3, 2011

LOCATION:       Galena Territory Property Owner's Club,

                                2000 Territory Drive in Galena
TIME:                  CTBS 8:00 am – Noon;

                               CTBS Train-the-Trainer 1:00 pm to 3:00pm*

 (*Must attend both sessions to become a Train-the-Trainer)

There will be a lunch sponsored by Scales Mound Fire Protection District from noon to 1:00 pm

Contact information for Scales Mound FPD:

Chief Carl Winter – 815-297-3669

Lt. Joanne Zito – 815-541-0934

Questions about the Task Force? Email iflstf@eghillinois.org