January Chapter Meeting: Joint meeting with AIHA

Room Information: Auditorium / Room #210

Challenging emergencies and rescues from the rescuer’s perspective

Speaker: Captain Anton Fehrenbach, Rescue Squad 3

The participants will be actively engaged in exploring the mindset and perspective of how rescuers respond to challenging rescues and emergencies. They will step into the shoes of responders, learning how to critically analyze and navigate emergencies, stressful situations, and rescues. Participants will gain insight into various types of emergencies, mindsets, and response strategies, and will have the opportunity to discuss their ideas for solving problems. This is an interactive class, not just a passive experience of watching a PowerPoint or listening to a lecture.

Anton Fehrenbach is currently a Captain with the St. Paul Fire Department, serving as the Rescue Squad 3 Captain on the C Shift and Plans Manager for Minnesota Task Force 1 (Urban Search and Rescue). He has been with the St. Paul Fire Department since April 2015. Prior to this, Fehrenbach served as Assistant Fire Chief at Falcon Heights Fire and as a firefighter with both Roseville, MN, and Sauk City Fire, WI. He has been involved in the fire service, either as a career or part-time firefighter, since 1999. Anton holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Minnesota with an emphasis in management and political science. He has been married to his wife, Jennifer, since 2007, and they have three children: Owen (27), Henry (15), and Finn (14).