Two Weekend Classes
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| Class No. |
Class Name |
| 001 |
Firefighter I - Blended Learning
Instructor: Ray Canafax and Jan Rader
This course is designed to meet the job performance requirements of NFPA 1001, 2008 Edition. Students will learn the fundamentals of firefighting skills through this blended learning course which will combine online learning with intense practical application. The course is designed to assist students with obtaining certification through a self paced style of instruction and includes certification in Firefighter Level 1, First Aid and CPR, Hazardous Materials Awareness, and Hazardous Materials Operations. All students will be eligible for Pro Board certifications upon successful completion.
All students will be eligible for Pro Board certifications upon successful completion.
YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE NO LATER THAN FEBRUARY 17, 2012. THIS RULE HAS BEEN SET AS YOU MUST COMPLETE THE ONLINE PORTION OF THE CLASS BEFORE STARTING THE PRACTICAL EVOLUTIONS AT THE SISSONVILLE FIRE & RESCUE SCHOOL CAMPUS.
THIS CLASS WILL BEGIN ON FRIDAY, March 2, 2012 AT 5:00 P.M.
Pre-Requisites: None
Equipment Required: Full PPE, SCBA with Spare Bottle
Tuition: $125.00
Textbook: $25.00
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| 002 |
Firefighter II
Instructor: Brian Grieco and Dominick Fraley
This course is designed to meet the job performance requirements of NFPA 1001, 2008 Edition. Students will learn advanced fundamentals of firefighting skills through this course which will combine lecture based learning with intense practical application including live fire training. All students will be eligible for Pro Board certifications upon successful completion.
All students will be eligible for Pro Board certifications upon successful completion.
THIS CLASS WILL BEGIN ON FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 2012 AT 6:00 P.M.
Pre-Requisites: Firefighter I and Hazardous Materials Operations
Equipment Required: Full PPE, SCBA with Spare Bottle, Safety Glasses
Tuition: $100.00
Textbook: $25.00
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| 003 |
Fire Officer I / II
Instructor: Mark Doty and Ron Skidmore
This course is designed to meet the job performance requirements of NFPA 1021, 2009 Edition. The Fire Officer I/II curriculum identifies the requirements necessary to perform the duties of a first-line to mid - level supervisor. This course introduces the student to the basic concepts of management and supervision by concentration on such topics as: Organizational Structure, Communication Skills, Human Resource Management, Public Relations, Planning, Emergency Service Delivery, Safety, information management, government structure, and department budget planning and management. Students meeting the proper Pre-Requisites (Pro Board Firefighter II and Pro Board Instructor I) will be eligible for Pro Board certifications upon successful completion.
Students meeting the proper Pre-Requisites (Pro Board Firefighter II and Pro Board Instructor I) will be eligible for Pro Board certifications upon successful completion.
THIS CLASS WILL BEGIN ON FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 2012 AT 6:00 P.M.
Pre-Requisites: Firefighter II
Equipment Required: None
Tuition: $100.00
Textbook: $35.00
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| 004 |
Fire Officer III
Instructor: Bucks County Community College
This course is specialized for the chief officer who is ready to advance into the upper management level of his/her department. This course consists of subjects designed to give the officer more knowledge of management and administration so that he/she can make basic evaluations of employee relations and assume a more proactive role in their department. This is a projects-based class. All students will be eligible for Pro Board certifications upon successful completion.
All students will be eligible for Pro Board certifications upon successful completion.
THIS CLASS WILL BEGIN ON FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 2012 AT 6:00 P.M.
Pre-Requisites: Fire Officer II, Fire Instructor II
Equipment Required: None
Tuition: $150.00
Textbook: $50.00
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| 005 |
Fire Instructor III
Instructor: WVU Extension Services
This course is intended for the instructor who is ready to assume a leadership role by moving into the upper management level of his/her department. This course consists of subjects designed to give the instructor more knowledge of management and supervision so that he/she can make basic evaluations of employee relations and assume a more proactive role in their department. Laptop computer is required with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. All students will be eligible for Pro Board certifications upon successful completion.
All students will be eligible for Pro Board certifications upon successful completion.
THIS CLASS WILL BEGIN ON SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 2012 AT 8:00 A.M.
Pre-Requisites: Fire Instructor II or Educational Methodology
Equipment Required: None
Tuition: $125.00
Textbook: $50.00
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| 006 |
Fire Inspector I
Instructor: Edsel Smith
This Course is an entry level course for firefighters and other interested parties wishing to become more involved in the aspect of fire prevention, code enforcement, and inspections. This course is primarily designed for those entering into fire service inspections and would be extremely useful to city inspectors and company level officers. Some of the topics covered in this course include: Building Construction, Decorative Materials and Furnishings, Fire Drills, Inspection Procedure, Code Enforcement, and Fire Alarm and Communications. Students will be eligible for Pro Board certifications upon successful completion.
All students will be eligible for Pro Board certifications upon successful completion.
THIS CLASS WILL BEGIN ON FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 2012 AT 6:00 P.M.
Pre-Requisites: None
Equipment Required: None
Tuition: $150.00
Textbook: $50.00
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| 007 |
Driver / Operator - Pumper
Instructor: Stephen Himes
This course is designed to meet the requirements of NFPA 1002 – 2009 Edition. This course consists of six modules: Preventive Maintenance, Test and Inspections, Driving/Operating, Water Supply, Sprinklers and Standpipes, and Pump Operations. All students will be eligible for Pro Board certifications upon successful completion.
All students will be eligible for Pro Board certifications upon successful completion.
THIS CLASS WILL BEGIN ON FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 2012 AT 6:00 P.M.
Pre-Requisites: EVOC and Firefighter I
Equipment Required: Full PPE and Calculator
Tuition: $125.00
Textbook: $20.00
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| 008 |
Rope Rescue I + Core Rescue Pre-Requisits
Instructor: Ed Sankbeil
This is a course that begins with Introduction to Technical Rescue and goes into rope rescue techniques which will include a classroom review of equipment, knots, and rope safety. Instruction events include: establishing need for rope rescue; uses and limitations of equipment; knots; safety aspects; anchoring systems; rescue rappelling; lowering systems and other aspects of rope rescue. Course meets the requirements of Chapter 5 and Chapter 6 of NFPA 1006 – 2008 Edition including the Job Performance Requirement prerequisite for all rescue disciplines (Core Curriculum). All students will be eligible for Pro Board certifications upon successful completion.
All students will be eligible for Pro Board certifications upon successful completion.
THIS CLASS WILL BEGIN ON FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 2012 AT 6:00 P.M.
Pre-Requisites: Firefighter I (Recommended)
Equipment Required: Coveralls, Hard Hat, Gloves, and Knee & Elbow Pads (recommended)
Tuition: $100.00
Textbook: $15.00
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| 009 |
Confined Space Rescue I and II
Instructor: Roger Shuttlesworth
Designed for both fire department personnel and private industry, this course provides responders with a comprehensive understanding of accidents involving a confined space. This course teaches the responder how to recognize the hazard, access the victim, stabilize the victim and the proper procedures for retrieval. Practical and classroom sessions focus on the three primary hazards associated with confined space rescue: physical, atmospheric, and physiological. Realistic training evolutions using the latest in equipment and techniques ensure student retention of this material. All students will be eligible for Pro Board certifications upon successful completion and proper prerequisite certification. Pre-Requisites are Hazardous Materials Operations, Core Curriculum (1006); or Equivalent Rope Rescue – Low Angle and High Angle Operations or Rope Technician Level Courses – Student must challenge NFPA 1006 Chapter 5 Exam.
All students will be eligible for Pro Board certifications upon successful completion.
THIS CLASS WILL BEGIN ON FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 2012 AT 6:00 P.M.
Pre-Requisites: See Description
Equipment Required: Coveralls, SCBA, Hard Hat, Gloves, and Knee & Elbow Pads (recommended)
Tuition: $100.00
Textbook: $20.00
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| 010 |
Hazardous Materials Awareness / Operations
Instructor: Lanny Adkins
Designed for those persons who, in the course of their normal duties, could be the first on the scene of an emergency involving hazardous materials and who are expected to recognize the presence of hazardous materials, protect themselves, call for trained personnel, secure the area, protect nearby persons, the environment, or property from the effects of the release and who are expected to respond in a defensive fashion to control the release from a safe distance and keep it from spreading. This course meets the Standard on Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials Incidents 2008 edition. Students will be eligible for Pro Board certifications upon successful completion.
All students will be eligible for Pro Board certifications upon successful completion.
THIS CLASS WILL BEGIN ON SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 2012 AT 8:00 A.M.
Pre-Requisites: None
Equipment Required: Full PPE, SCBA with Spare Bottle
Tuition: $100.00
Textbook: $0.00
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First Weekend - Friday Evening
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| Class No. |
Class Name |
| 100 |
Basement and Attic Fires
Instructor: Lance Carney
This course will depict and explain the most common causes of injuries and deaths firefighters encounter while operating at basement and attic fires. Topics will include the importance of the three phases of size-up, 1 - Command Sequence, 2 - Logical Thought Process for Decision Making, 3 - Action Planning and Outcome of Incident Priorities Concerning Size-up, etc.
Tuition: $20.00
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| 101 |
Hazardous Materials Awareness
Instructor: Lanny Adkins
Designed for First Responders to identify Hazardous Materials and how to use the Emergency Response Guidelines and basic knowledge of transportation vehicles when they see them.
Tuition: $20.00
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| 102 |
Swift Water Rescue Awareness
Instructor: Robert Fisher
First level of swift-water rescue training. Course topics include organizational roles and objectives, safety, the drowning problem, water types, reading water and water flows, rescue failures, logistics, hand signals, risk versus benefit, environmental concerns, flood characteristics, response strategies, PPE, and types of water rescue.
Tuition: $20.00
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| 103 |
Thermal Imaging Cameras Awareness
Instructor: Darrell Veyon
This class will give the students an overview of thermal imaging cameras, their use in structural fire fighting and many other uses in the field. You are encouraged to bring your Fire Departments Thermal Imaging Camera for practice; however, it is not required.
Tuition: $20.00
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First Weekend - Saturday Only
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| Class No. |
Class Name |
| 110 |
Photography In The Fire Service
Instructor: Donnie Hurley
This course provides firefighters and fire investigators with the knowledge and skills to photographically document a fire scene. This hands-on program includes operation and maintenance of equipment, flash techniques, fire scene photography, dark room orientation, digital photography and the use of video, as well as legal implications based on the use of media.
Tuition: $30.00
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| 111 |
Interior Fire Attack - Ground Level Entry
Instructor: Lance Carney
Students will gain information and practice the skills required to enter structures at ground level. The basic principles of fire fighter safety, fire behavior, thermal layering, flashover, backdraft, ventilation, stages of fire and fire streams will be reviewed in the classroom. During the evolutions the student will be able to practice SCBA usage, hose handling skills, communications, and fire attacks simulating ground level and basement fires.
Pre-Requisite: Firefighter I
Equipment Required: Full PPE, SCBA with Spare Bottle
Tuition: $30.00
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First Weekend - Sunday Only
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| Class No. |
Class Name |
| 120 |
Commanding The Flood Response
Instructor: Tom Miller
This one day course will cover topics specific to responding to flood type emergencies from a command or emergency management perspective. Topics will include assessing risk for flooding, response preparation, assigning incident priorities, managing resources, incident escalation, operational considerations, incident de-escalation, and demobilization. Table top exercises will help instill learning points. The course is designed for anyone who may serve in a command function on a flood event.
Pre-Requisite: Swift Water Awareness, NIMS 100, NIMS 200
Tuition: $30.00
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| 121 |
Interior Fire Attack - Ladder Entry
Instructor: Lance Carney
Students will gain information and practice the skills required to enter structures using a ladder. The basic principles of ladder usage, water application, and ventilation will be reviewed. The class will practice correct ladder usage, advancing hose, fire attacks, and communications between working teams with the incident commander. Some of the evolutions the student may experience include second story entrance into a structure, fire attacks on either level, ventilation, and communication skills.
Pre-Requisite: Firefighter I
Equipment Required: Full PPE, SCBA with Spare Bottle
Tuition: $30.00
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First Weekend
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| Class No. |
Class Name |
| 150 |
Basic Public Information Officer - G290
Instructor: Robert Beanblossom and Amber Elmore
This course is intended for the new or less experienced PIO (Public Information Officer). Its emphasis is on the basic skills and knowledge needed for emergency management public information activities. Topics include the role of the PIO in emergency management, conducting awareness campaigns, news release writing, and television interviews.
Pre-Requisites: None
Tuition: $65.00
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| 151 |
Commercial Firefighting Tactics
Instructor: Gary Scott
This course will involve firefighting tactics for Apartments, large square footage homes, and commercial buildings of all sizes. Some topics covered in this course are, but not limited to, hose line stretches beyond the reach of a pre-connect, building construction, large area search and rescue operations, engine company strategies, and RIT functions.
Pre-Requisites: Firefighter I
Equipment Required: Full PPE, SCBA with Spare Bottle
Tuition: $65.00
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| 152 |
Decision Making for Initial Company Operations
Instructor: Jim Richmond
Designed to develop the decision making skills needed by Company Officers (CO) to accomplish assigned tactics at structure fires. All activities and scenarios used in this course are based on structure fires. As a CO with the real possibility of being the first to arrive at an incident, the CO’s initial decisions will have an impact throughout the entire incident. It is vital that they be able to make good management decisions that have a favorable impact on the eventual outcome.
Pre-Requisites: Firefighter I
Equipment Required: None
Tuition: $65.00
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| 153 |
Emergency Response to Alernative Fueled Vehicles
Instructor: Jay Parsons
The First Responder Safety Training features modern technology products and training for electric drive and alternative fuels vehicles. Participants learn important information needed to safely respond to accidents involving these vehicles. These topics include key vehicle and fuel properties and characteristics, vehicle components, vehicle identification and recommended first responder procedures.
Pre-Requisites: None
Equipment Required: None
Tuition: $65.00
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| 154 |
Emergency Vehicle Driver Training (EVOC) - VFIS
Instructor: Glenn Whittington
This course is a combination classroom and practical skills training about emergency vehicle operations. Safety, legal aspects, inspection, and driver responsibilities are covered. Both written and practical examinations are administered. This class meets WV State Fire Commission and State EMS initial driver training requirements/recommendations.
Pre-Requisites: Valid Drivers License
Equipment Required: Apparatus from your department (recommended)
Tuition: $65.00
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| 155 |
Fire Investigation - Level I
Instructor: Paul Gill
This National Fire Academy (NFA) course introduces beginning-level fire cause and determination, basic scene investigation, evidence collection, and elements required to prove arson. This class is a requirement for Fire Officer I certification.
Tuition: $65.00
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| 156 |
Functional ICS
Instructor: Murrey Loflin
Focuses on practical command and control on everyday (Type V and Type IV) emergency incidents. Topics include: incident priorities; situational awareness and risk assessment, establishing and maintaining command and control; personnel accountability; incorporating strategy and tactics; strategic, tactical, and task level management; command safety; use of tactical worksheets; fireground communications, and safety.
Pre-Requisites: NIMS 100, NIMS 200, NIMS 300
Tuition: $65.00
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| 157 |
Incident Safety Officer
Instructor: NFA Instructor
This course examines the Safety Officer's role at emergency responses. A specific focus on operations within an ICS as a Safety Officer is a main theme. Response to all-hazards types of situations will be emphasized. The course is designed to provide fire department members designated as Safety Officer with the knowledge and skills to perform these duties.
Tuition: $65.00
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| 158 |
NIMS ICS-300
Instructor: NFA Instructor
This course provides training on and resources for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). The target audience includes all individuals who may assume a supervisory role in expanding incidents.
Equipment Required: NIMS 100, NIMS 200, NIMS 700
Tuition: $65.00
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| 159 |
Search and Rescue for the Initial Responder
Instructor: Deron Wilkes
Designed for fire departments, EMS, park staff, and other emergency response personnel who may be the initial responders to a Lost Person Incident. The objective is to provide individuals with the needed knowledge and skills to evaluate an incident and to take appropriate initial actions. The basics of lost person behavior, search planning and tactical operations are presented. Specialized resources and their appropriate use are discussed. Students will need to be prepared to be outside both days.
Equipment Required: None
Tuition: $65.00
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| 160 |
Truck Company Operations
Instructor: Kevin Scanlon
This class is designed for firefighters who work on truck companies. This class consists of properly positioning aerials on the fire ground, proper use of ladder pipes, different types of aerials and their advantage and disadvantages, and fire ground operations for a truck company.
Pre-Requisites: Firefighter I
Equipment Required: Full PPE, SCBA with Spare Bottle
Tuition: $65.00
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| 161 |
Vehicle Machinery Search and Rescue Operations
Instructor: Mike Hart and Matt Reed
This course will meet the Awareness and Operations level of NFPA 1670 for vehicular rescue. Scene assessment, victim and rescuer safety, accident scene control and management will be covered. Students will be updated on the newest vehicle technology. This class will start in the classroom and move to a hand-on operation concentrating on disentanglement by the use of advanced tools and techniques along with scenario activities.
Pre-Requisites: Firefighter I (recommended)
Equipment Required: Full PPE and Safety Glasses
Tuition: $65.00
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| 162 |
Wildland Firefighting - S-190 / S-130 / L-180
Instructor: Bruce Miller and Mike Peck
S-190 (Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior) is a course that provides instruction in the primary environmental factors that affect the start and spread of wildfire and recognition of potentially hazardous situations. The S- 130 (Firefighting Training) course is designed to provide entry-level firefighters practical skills. L-180 (Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service) is designed for unit-level supervisors to use when delivering training to new crewmembers.
THIS CLASS WILL BEGIN ON FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 2012 AT 6:00 P.M.
Pre-Requisites: NIMS 100
Equipment Required: Coveralls, Gloves, Hard Hat, Safety Glasses
Tuition: $65.00
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Second Weekend - Friday Evening
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| Class No. |
Class Name |
| 200 |
Clandestine Meth Laboratory Awareness
Instructor: TBA
This course is for the benefit of first responders who may encounter a clandestine methamphetamine lab process. This course will cover the components of the lab process, elements of risk, hazards associated, and understanding the risks associated with the components of the clandestine labs along with protecting yourself and others.
Tuition: $20.00
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| 201 |
Firefighting Tactics for Fast Food Restaurants
Instructor: Golda Kiger
Fast food restaurants are a commonly found structure. Almost every district has at least one. Dozens of firefighters have been seriously injured of killed while operating at fast food restaurant fires over the years. This interactive program will identify specific fire ground strategies and tactics used while operating a fast food restaurant fire. Common and deadly building construction features, new trends in building construction, and values of pre-planning will be addressed.
Tuition: $20.00
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| 202 |
How Attitudes Impact Fire Operations
Instructor: Tim Holman
Got any attitudes in your organization? You bet you do and negative attitudes have a huge impact on operations. Fire operations are a challenge and the last thing you need is bad attitudes standing in the way of success. This program will explore the many types of attitude that must be dealt with. It will show you how attitudes determine your success in emergency operations. It will also provide the steps to take to deal with attitudes.
Tuition: $20.00
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| 203 |
Traffic Control for Emergency Responders
Instructor: Paul Gill
This course is specifically designed for fire service personnel who will be involved in traffic control or diversion of traffic. The objectives of this course will be to increase firefighter safety at highway emergency scenes; recognize the need for advanced warning of traffic emergencies; explain the fundamental roles and responsibilities of responders; traffic control, cone deployment, and controlling the "Activity Area"; and traffic emergency ICS / who's in charge?
Tuition: $20.00
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| 204 |
Wilderness Self-Reliance Skills
Instructor: Deron Wilkes
This course will be an introduction to basic self-reliance skills for individuals who may find themselves having to spend an unexpected "night-out" - because of an injury, getting lost or mechanical breakdown while ATVing. We will discuss and practice several topics including: Thermo-regulation, Shelter, Fire-making, and Procuring water.
Tuition: $20.00
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Second Weekend - Saturday Only
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| Class No. |
Class Name |
| 210 |
Bomb Technician Assistant
Instructor: Keith Vititoe
The student will become familiar with the basic operations and equipment of an active bomb and/or hazardous device team. First Responder students will gain basic knowledge that will allow them to assist on scene of emergencies involving hazardous devices.
Tuition: $30.00
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| 211 |
Faith In The Fire Service
Instructor: Rick Barton
A one day seminar discussing the impact of Faith in Fire, EMS and Law enforcement from the perspective of a Forest Service Firefighter and minister. Rick Barton has served on fires crews and Incident Management Teams around the United States where he holds off-shift chapels and counsels fellow firefighters during times of stress. This seminar will be interactive and tools for Fire / EMS / Law Enforcement ministry will be available.
Tuition: $30.00
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| 212 |
Large Area Search and Rescue
Instructor: Glenn Sutphin
This course is designed for experienced firefighters and fire officers of all ranks. The course will discuss various topics related to fire ground operation of Large Commercial Structures including case studies, tactics, initial command decisions and firefighter safety and survival. This course is a hands on course and is very physically demanding which requires students to be in good physical condition.
Tuition: $30.00
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| 213 |
Pro Board Challenge - Firefighter I
Instructor: Mike Caravasos and WVU-FSE Staff
Students wishing to obtain national accreditation through Pro Board will attempt a written exam, and students will then have the opportunity to complete skills based on NFPA 1001 to demonstrate mastery of the subject. Upon successful completion of each station students will be granted National Accreditation. Each student will receive a packet explaining the testing process and skills to be completed upon registering for this class.
Pre-Requisites: State Certification: Firefighter I and Hazardous Materials Operations
Equipment Required: Full PPE, SCBA and Spare Bottle
Tuition: $125.00
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Second Weekend - Sunday Only
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| Class No. |
Class Name |
| 220 |
Media Academy
Instructor: Amber Elmore
This seminar is designed for members of the media to give them a “crash course” in fire department and emergency operations. Topics that will be covered include, but are not limited to: emergency services overview, terminology, organizational structure(s), building communication relationships, and organizational contacts. Media members will be given the opportunity for experiential learning and interaction with first responders in a non-emergency environment.
Tuition: $20.00
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| 221 |
Pro Board Challenge - Firefighter II
Instructor: Mike Caravasos and WVU-FSE Staff
Students wishing to obtain national accreditation through Pro Board will attempt a written exam, and students will then have the opportunity to complete skills based on NFPA 1001 to demonstrate mastery of the subject. Upon successful completion of each station students will be granted National Accreditation. Each student will receive a packet explaining the testing process and skills to be completed upon registering for this class.
Pre-Requisites: State Certification: Firefighter I, Firefighter II, and Hazardous Materials Operations
Equipment Required: Full PPE, SCBA and Spare Bottle
Tuition: $75.00
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Second Weekend
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| Class No. |
Class Name |
| 250 |
Clandestine Meth Laboratory Operations
Instructor: TBA
First responders at the operations level are trained to respond to incidents in a defensive fashion within existing resources and capabilities to contain releases from a safe distance, to keep releases from spreading, and to prevent exposures to nearby persons, property, or environment. This course uses a combination of tabletop exercises and classroom presentations to provide those skills necessary to safely manage initial environmental responses to meth labs.
Tuition: $65.00
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| 251 |
CPR & First Aid - Instructor
Instructor: Kim Morgan
The American Heart Association (AHA) Core Instructor Course will prepare the student to serve as Basic Life Support Instructors for AHA CPR and First Aid Courses. The course will cover topics such as effectively presenting core learning content, facilitating group discussions, developing insights into learner characteristics and needs, and more.
Pre-Requisites: Current CPR Certification
Tuition: $65.00
Textbook: $75.00
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| 252 |
Evacuation and Re-Entry Planning - G358
Instructor: Don Williams
This course is designed to provide participants with knowledge and skills needed to design and implement an evacuation and re-entry plan for their jurisdictions. It uses a community’s vulnerability analysis and evacuation plan. It also addresses evacuation behavior and recommends methods to make evacuation and re-entry more efficient.
Tuition: $65.00
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| 253 |
Fire Investigation - Level II
Instructor: Jason Baltic
Previously named ―Arson II - Scene Examination, this course will show the student how to investigate an actual fire scene, reconstruct the scene, take trace samples, document, diagram and photograph the scene, and determine and prove what started the fire.
Pre-Requisites: Fire Investigation Level I (or old Arson I)
Tuition: $65.00
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| 254 |
Hazardous Materials - Incident Command
Instructor: Lanny Adkins
This course supplies the incident commander with the knowledge and skills to perform their role as the person responsible for all decisions relating to the management of the incident. The candidate will learn about personal protective clothing, decontamination, branch functions with the Incident Management System, and the overall tactics to properly mitigate a hazardous materials incident. Students will be eligible for Pro Board certifications upon successful completion.
All students will be eligible for Pro Board certifications upon successful completion.
Pre-Requisites: Hazardous Materials Operations
Tuition: $65.00
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| 255 |
High Rise Firefighting Operations
Instructor: Gary Scott
Learn about the challenges unique to high-rise buildings such as the mixture of commercial, high hazard storage, assembly and residential occupancies. Understanding the construction features, detection-suppression-communications systems, and strategic and tactical considerations required of the command personnel are discussed. Various firefighting problems are illustrated as they relate to fire department connections, methods of supplying standpipes or sprinklers, hose layouts and deployment, and command and control issues.
Pre-Requisites: Firefighter I
Equipment Required: Full PPE, SCBA and Spare Bottle
Tuition: $65.00
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| 256 |
Introduction to Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting
Instructor: Matt Lyons
This course is designed for firefighters who may respond to incidents involving aircraft. The course will discuss various topics related to fire ground operation of aviation incidents including case studies, tactics, initial command decisions and live fire training experience. Live Fire will include interior cabin, wheel, engine, and fuel spill simulations. This course is a mix of lecture and hands on course and is very physically demanding which requires students to be in good physical condition.
Pre-Requisites: Firefighter I
Equipment Required: Full PPE, SCBA and Spare Bottle
Tuition: $65.00
Textbook and Materials: $25.00
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| 257 |
NIMS ICS-400
Instructor: NFA Instructor
This course provides training on and resources for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). The target audience for this course is senior personnel who are expected to perform in a management capacity in an Area Command or Multi-agency Coordination Entity.
Pre-Requisites: NIMS 300
Tuition: $65.00
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| 258 |
Officer Development On And Off The Fire Ground
Instructor: Tim Holman
Don’t you wish that promotion came with an instruction manual? Well now it does. This program will provide current and future officers how to become effective leaders both on and off the fire-ground. Officers face many challenges today and this program will help you meet those challenges head on. It will help you become a leader not just a boss. This course will give you the skills to be a success.
Tuition: $65.00
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| 259 |
Strategy and Tactics for Truck Company Operations
Instructor: Kevin Scanlon
This course is designed for experienced firefighters and fire officers of all ranks. The course will discuss various topics related to fire ground operation of aerial apparatus including case studies, initial command decisions and firefighter safety and survival.
Pre-Requisites: Truck Company Operations
Tuition: $65.00
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| 260 |
Technical Rescue Challenge
Instructor: Tom Miller and Nathan Meadows
This intensive course is designed to test the Technical Rescue Skills of First Responders. Students will work in teams on realistic technical rescue scenarios that involve multiple 1670 skill sets and include the application of NIMS ICS principles and practices. Students will need to be trained to at least the Operations Level in one or more of the following: Vehicle Machinery, Wilderness, Rope, Swift Water, Confined Space, and/or Trench rescue. The course will include at least 1 night scenario and students should be prepared to operate in inclement weather - Class will go rain or shine.
THIS CLASS WILL BEGIN ON FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 2012 AT 6:00 P.M.
Pre-Requisites: See Description
Equipment Required: Full PPE, Safety Glasses, and GPS Unit & Compass (if you have access to them)
Tuition: $65.00
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| 261 |
Vehicle Machinery Search and Rescue Technician
Instructor: Mike Hart and Matt Reed
This course will meet the Awareness and Operations level of NFPA 1670 for vehicular rescue. Scene assessment, victim and rescuer safety, accident scene control and management will be covered. Students will be updated on the newest vehicle technology. This class will start in the classroom and move to a hand-on operation concentrating on disentanglement by the use of advanced tools and techniques along with scenario activities.
Pre-Requisites: Vehicle Machinery Search and Rescue Operations
Equipment Required: Full PPE and Safety Glasses
Tuition: $65.00
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| 262 |
Wildland / Urban Interface Firefighting for the Structural Company Officer
Instructor: NFA Instructor
This course identifies operational activities and safety concerns for structural Company Officers assigned to a wildland urban interface incident. Topics covered include introduction to wildland urban interface firefighting, interface environment, wildland fire behavior, command and control issues of wildland urban interface firefighting, and tactics.
Pre-Requisites: NIMS 100, NIMS 200
Equipment Required: None
Tuition: $65.00
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| 263 |
Wilderness First Aid
Instructor: Deron Wilkes
Designed for those who travel "off-road" and may need the skills to take care of themselves or someone else in the event of an injury or sudden illness. Regardless if you are part of a Search and Rescue team, wildland firefighting crew, or just someone who enjoys the great outdoors, this course will make you better prepared to take care of yourself and others with a minimum of equipment and supplies. The basic skills learned in this program could make the difference between a good outcome and a bad one.
Equipment Required: Outdoor Appropriate PPE
Tuition: $65.00
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Wilderness Search and Rescue - ATV
Instructor: Steve Conrad
This course is designed to teach firefighters and emergency responders the basic skills necessary to perform search and rescue operations using ATVs. First day students will learn basic search tactics and resources, land navigation skills, patient packaging and basic tracking. On second day students will be practicing these new skills outdoors with practical evolutions.
Equipment Required: ATV, Outdoor Appropriate PPE, DOT Approved Helmet
Tuition: $65.00
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