Modern Fire Dynamics and Suppression Techniques

  • October 23, 2026
  • 1:30pm-5:30pm
  • FESTI -- 2025 Courtneypark Drive East Mississauga ON L5T 1J3

Facilitated by Nicole Brugger, Heidi Jaask, Nicole Bird & Kat Dos Santos

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Fire dynamics is the at the core of firefighting yet, it is one of the most misunderstood sciences due to excessive definitions, long standing explanations and lack of applicable knowledge. This course threads the concepts together in small tabletop activities and a colourful PowerPoint which will be followed by a fireground practical session on suppression techniques to combat the dynamics you will encounter.

Fireground Fitness Through Flowing is a recommended asset prior to taking this course due to the flowing aspect and short duration of time.

You will get wet in this class, bring a spare change of clothes.

PPE: full PPE for attendees.bunker pant, coat and boots, gloves, helmets and knee pads

Nicole Brugger

Nicole Brugger has been a Training Officer for 10 years with the City of Markham and an Instructor with Seneca College for 8 years. Her portfolio includes driver training and pumping operations, fire dynamics, suppression techniques, thermal imaging and elevator rescue. Her journey through the fire service has lead her down the road of constant research of the latest information for the fire service to ensure staff are getting the most up to date concepts available in the fire service. Information comes from NFPA 1700 (2026), UL Studies, Conferences and many hours of reading and listening to podcasts. Her team comes with a staff who has almost 50 years of service combined with different body styles to be able to adapt skills to many different levels of experience and strengths.