The purpose of the IAFF Fire Ground Survival (FGS) Train-the-Trainer Program is to ensure that training for Mayday prevention and Mayday operations are consistent between all fire fighters, company officers and chief officers. After completing the four-day course, participants will have the necessary understanding to successfully deliver the FGS program for their department and those departments where there is a Mutual Aid Agreement.
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FIRE GROUND SURVIVAL - Waiver, Release, and Indemnification Agreement
In consideration of being permitted to participate in Fire Ground Survival Training, I hereby acknowledge and agree as follows:
1. I understand the nature of the activities I may perform while involved in field training activities, known as Fire Ground Survival Training, requires mental judgment and a high degree of physical fitness, agility, and dexterity, and that this may include strenuous exercise in varying environmental conditions, which requires physical fitness, strength, and stamina. By signing this Agreement, I represent that I am qualified, in good health, and in proper physical condition to participate in the program/activity. I acknowledge that if I believe event conditions are unsafe, I will immediately discontinue participation in the program/activity.
2. I understand the program/activity involves the risk of injury, including serious bodily injury and death, which may be caused by my own or others’ action or inactions, or those of others participating in the program/activity, and I voluntarily and fully assume the risks relating to my participation in the program/activity. By assumption of all risks, I agree that the International Association of Fire Fighters (“IAFF”) and their respective officers, directors, commission, employees, agents, and representatives shall not be liable for any claim, action, or cause of action, damages, or demand, in law or equity, of every kind or character on account of personal injury or damage to me or my property.
3. I understand that the IAFF will not provide medical or health insurance coverage to me during any aspect of my participation in the program/activity described herein. I hereby represent and warrant that I am and will be covered throughout the activity by a policy of accident and health insurance that provides coverage for injuries I may sustain in the course of my participation in the program/activity. I understand I may be required to show proof of insurance coverage prior to my participation in the program/activity.
4. I fully accept and assume all responsibility for losses, costs, and damages I incur as a result of my participation in this program/activity and, accordingly, I, individually, and on behalf of my heirs, successors, assigns, and personal representatives, hereby agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the IAFF, its employees, agents, and representatives, from any and all liability whatsoever for any and all damages, losses, or injuries (including death) I sustain to my person or property or both, including but not limited to any claims, demands, actions, causes of action, judgments, expenses, and costs, including attorneys fees, which arise out of, result from, occur during, or are connected in any manner with my participation in the program/activity.
5. To the extent authorized by law, I, individually, and on behalf of my heirs, successors, assigns and personal representatives, hereby release and forever discharge the IAFF, its employees, agents, and representatives, from any and all liability, loss, damage or expense, including attorneys fees, that they or any of them incur or sustain as a result of any claims, demands, actions, causes of action, damages, judgments, costs or expenses, including attorney’s fees, which arise out of, occur during, or are in any way connected with my participation in the program/activity.
6. To the extent that I, individually, or my heirs, successors, assigns, or personal representatives bring a claim of any kind whatsoever against the IAFF, its employees, agents, and representatives, I agree that this Waiver, Release, and Indemnification Agreement is to be construed under the laws of the District of Columbia and that if any portion hereof is held invalid, the balance hereof shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect. Any claims or cause of action arising out of or related to this program/activity shall be tried exclusively in the courts of the District of Columbia, or (if such claims are permitted by law) in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
7. In signing this document, I hereby acknowledge that I have read this entire document, that I understand its terms, that by signing it I am giving up substantial legal rights I might otherwise have, and that I have signed it knowingly and voluntarily.
8. I certify that my agency or employer listed is aware of and supports my participation in this program.
9. I certify the information I have provided the IAFF in preparation for this program is true and accurate.
10. I understand that I am responsible for attending all safety training required by the class in which I am enrolled. I understand that I must abide by all the rules and policies set forth by the IAFF. I understand that the rules and guidelines of Fire Ground Survival Training are intended to protect me and other participants from harm, to protect property from damage, and to make my learning experience and the learning experience of other participants enjoyable. I understand that my failure to abide by the rules and policies may result in my being denied admission to the event or may result in my being dismissed from the event.
11. I understand and agree that the IAFF reserves the right to use photograph and video negatives and/or reproductions for display, publication, and other purposes. Images remain the exclusive property of the IAFF and if I come into possession of any such images, I shall not reproduce them without written permission. I understand and agree that my image may be used in displays, publications, or other purposes for which I will not receive any financial or other compensation or reimbursement.