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Emergency Medical Services Training
Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMTB)
Length: 131 hours (116 hours in classroom, 10 hours internship, 5 hours testing)
Objective: To provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to perform emergency medical care in a pre-hospital environment at the basic life support level.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to recognize, assess, and manage medical and trauma signs and symptoms in patients of emergency situations;
determine and use appropriate equipment for patient management and care;
communicate and work with other emergency services personnel in the care, transport, and transfer of patients; and
maintain patient and department records.
Instruction: Major topics covered in the course include legal aspects of emergency care, infection control, patient assessment, respiratory system, oxygen adjuncts and delivery, CPR, AED, bleeding control and management of soft tissue injuries, musculoskeletal injuries and management, spinal immobilization, pediatric and obstetric emergencies, crisis intervention, multiple casualty and triage management, ambulance operations, and EMS systems. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, classroom exercises,
case studies, audio/visual material, skills practical scenarios, quizzes,
a graded practical examination, practical skill
evaluations, and mid-term and final examinations.
Credit Recommendation: In the vocational certificate or lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 6 semester hours in Emergency Medical
Technology, Fire Science or Public Administration (9/96).
EMT-B Refresher (EMTR)
Length: 24 hours
Objective: To prepare a certified Emergency
Medical Technician Basic (EMT-B) to demonstrate through
an examination process, the proficiency of his/her
knowledge and application of emergency medical basic
skills.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to
perform all the roles and responsibilities of the EMT-B
required for the emergency care of medical and
trauma patients including assessing the patient,
managing the airway, recognizing signs and symptoms,
providing care for adults and children with medical
conditions, trauma injuries, and for conditions of
emergency childbirth.
Instruction: Major topics covered in the course
are Maryland medical protocols for EMS providers,
preparatory, airway, patient assessment, medical and
behavioral situations, trauma situations, and emergency
obstetrics, infants and children. Methods of
instruction include student interactive and
participatory activities including instructional review,
discussions, demonstration of skills, supervision and
coaching of student skills practice, observation of
student skills based on an objective checklist with a
100 percent cut point required to pass, and a final
written examination.
Credit Recommendation: In the lower division
baccalaureate degree category, 2 semester hours in Emergency Medical
Care or Community Health (12/99). NOTE: Credit
should be awarded one time only; course must be taken
periodically for recertification.
EMT-B Skills Review (EMTS)
Length: 12 hours
Objective: To provide the necessary review and practice of skills which
fulfill the skill requirements toward recertification of an EMT-B.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to assess, recognize, and manage medical and trauma signs and symptoms in patients in emergency situations and to determine and use appropriate equipment for patient management and care.
Instruction: Major topics covered in the course include infection control, patient assessment, oxygen adjuncts and delivery, CPR, AED, bleeding control and management of soft tissue injuries, musculoskeletal injuries, and spinal immobilization. Methods of instruction include review by discussion, classroom exercises, audio/visual material, protocol testing and practical skills
check off.
First Responder Basic (FRB)
Length: 45 hours
Objective: To provide skills necessary to begin, at the emergency
location, assessment and care for injured or ill patients.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to provide immediate medical care to critically ill or injured patients until personnel with advanced training arrive, and to assist those personnel.
Instruction: Major topics covered in the course
are an introduction to the EMS system, legal aspects of
care, equipment, tools, and supplies; general anatomy
and patient assessment; respiratory system, resuscitation,
and CPR; aids to resuscitation and oxygen
administration; management of bleeding, shock,
and soft tissue injuries; management of fractures and spinal
injuries; environmental emergencies and care of burns; care of special patients including obstetric, pediatric, and
elderly; and special incidents including triage, water accidents, and gaining access to and moving patients. Methods of instruction include
lecture; discussion; classroom exercises; audio/visual
materials; skills, written, and practical
examinations; and graded skill evaluations.
Credit Recommendation: In the vocational
certificate category or lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Emergency Medical Service Technology or Fire Science Technology
(11/94) (12/99). (Note: Credit should not be awarded for this course and
for Emergency Medical Technician Basic.)
First Responder Refresher (FRR)
Length: 15 hours
Objective: To provide skills necessary to begin assessment and care for injured or ill individuals at the emergency location. (This course is the 15 hours of continuing education required for First Responder recertification.)
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to provide immediate medical care to critically ill or injured patients until personnel with advanced training arrive, and the student will be able to assist those personnel in caring for the patient.
Instruction: Major topics covered in the course include review of legal aspects of care, patient assessment and vital signs, respiratory and circulatory systems, CPR and airway obstruction techniques, oxygen delivery and adjuncts, suctioning wounds, bleeding control and shock, fractures, spinal injuries, medical and environmental emergencies, childbirth, special patients, crisis intervention, triage, gaining access to and moving patients. Methods of instruction include review by discussion, classroom exercise to practice skills through scenarios, practical exercises, graded practical exercises, and written examination.
Emergency Medical Services Officer I (EMSOI)
Length: 48 hours
Prerequisites: EMT-A or EMT-B or higher level
of field provider.
Objective: Versions 1 and 2: To provide students with entry-level training in company/departmental emergency medical services operations and administration at the first-line supervisory level.
Learning Outcome: Versions 1 and 2: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to effectively manage human resources; community/public relations; EMS company/departmental organization and administration, including budgets, reports, incident pre-planning, public EMS education, safety, and emergency services delivery.
Instruction: Versions 1 and 2: Major topics covered in this course
are the role of the EMS officer, facing compliance and accountability issues of the 21st century, recognizing and managing cultural diversity, safety/wellness,
TQM, interfacing with the community and media at large, functional leadership,
supervising EMS company/departmental operations, effective communications, introduction to EMS operations, incident management system(s) and managing multiple casualty incidents. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussions, classroom
exercises, case studies, audio/visual material, preceptorship program,
observations, tests, examinations and completion of required skills.
Credit Recommendations: Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate or upper division baccalaureate
degree category, 3 semester hours in Emergency Medical Services Administration, Management, Fire Science, Emergency Management, or Public Administration (9/96).
Version 2: In the vocational certificate or lower
division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3
semester hours in Emergency Medical Services Administration, Management, Fire Science, Emergency Management, or Public Administration
(12/99).
Basic Life Support:
Hazardous Materials (BLSHMNFA)
Length: 14 hours
Objective: To provide an overview of critical
concerns for emergency medical responders at hazardous
materials incidents, including toxicological aspects
associated with hazardous material incident response.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of
this course, the student will be able to successfully
identify potential problems and safety concerns
(responders and victims) from videotaped incidents, define
hazardous materials and indications of their presence
including respiratory, dermal, and systemic toxicology and
ingestion injuries, describe decontamination processes and
equipment, describe level of protective clothing and
protective equipment and its use, define standard of care,
understand federal laws relating to hazardous material
response, and identify the process and techniques for
assessing responder's condition.
Instruction: Major topics covered in this course
are safety issues for EMS-hazardous materials response
teams, managing contaminated victims, decontaminating and
treatment procedures at basic life support level,
transportation and receiving facilities, and
compliance/understanding federal regulations regarding
hazardous materials response. Methods of instruction
include lecture, discussion, classroom exercises,
audio/video material, graded participation and projects,
and a final examination.
Credit Recommendations: In the lower division
baccalaureate/associate degree category, or in the upper
division baccalaureate degree category, 1 semester hour in
Fire Science, Public Administration, Emergency Medical
Services, or Community Health (2/95) (8/98).
Infection Control for
Emergency Response personnel: The Supervisor's Role and
Responsibilities (ICERPNFA)
Length: 12 hours
Objective: To enable supervisory fire and EMS
personnel to ensure infection control in the work
environment by providing the knowledge and skills required
to conduct training, monitor compliance with OSHA
(CFR29-1910.1030), and serve as a role model for positive
behaviors and attitudes.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of
this course, the student will be able to ensure infection
control in their work environment by providing the
knowledge and skills required to conduct training, monitor
compliance, and serve as a role model for positive
behaviors and attitudes.
Instruction: Major topics covered in this course
are how to protect the individual and department/station
personnel from the full range of infectious diseases
spread through occupational or other exposures, brisk
exposure, modes of transmission, health maintenance,
personal protective equipment, scene management, post
exposures, post response and station issues, and the
importance of the supervisor as a role model. Methods of instruction
include lecture, classroom exercises, group projects, a
personal plan for developing and demonstrating
constructive behaviors and attitudes, and a final
examination. NOTE: The appropriate target
audiences for the course include career and volunteer
firefighters, allied professionals, and private and public
sector third service emergency health care providers.
Credit Recommendations: In the lower division
baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in
Fire Science, or Health Care Administration and Public Health
(3/91).
Emergency
Response to Terrorism
Emergency Response to a
Criminal/Terrorist Incident (NERCTI)
Length: 6 hours
Objective: To increase local responders'
ability to preserve evidence while performing rescue and
fire suppression activities and to foster a cooperative
working relationship among agencies.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this
course, the student will be able to recognize when
incidents may also be crime scenes, identify potential
criminal activities, perform safe operations, stabilize
crime scenes, preserve evidence, appropriate and
inappropriate actions, and the roles, needs, and
responsibilities of law enforcement and non-law
enforcement responders at a crime scene.
Instruction: Major topics include the
importance of treating incident sites as potential crime
scenes, need for good working relationships, awareness
of the needs, roles, and responsibilities of law
enforcement and non-law enforcement responders, unified
command with multiple agencies, and the role of the
federal government in a terrorist situation.
Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion,
student exercise, and examination.
Emergency Response to
Terrorism: Basic Concepts (NERTBC)
Length: 16 hours
Objective: To provide training for first
responders responding to acts of terrorism. This
is an introductory course providing awareness of the
growing problem and safety considerations for first
responders at terrorism responses.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this
course, the student will be able to recognize the
potential dangers of the first responder to acts of
terrorism, demonstrate basic understanding of
circumstances that indicates terrorism, demonstrate
basic understanding of circumstances that indicate a
terrorism act, define self-protective measures, define
scene control principles, recommend basic tactics and
response to terrorism acts, and recognize the elements
of command and control to terrorist acts.
Instruction: Major topics covered in the
course are understanding and recognizing terrorism,
implementing self-protective measures, scene control,
tactics and considerations, and incident command.
Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion,
individual and group activities, scenarios, case
studies, classroom exercises, audio/visual material, and
final examination.
Credit Recommendations: In the vocational certificate
or lower division
baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in
AAS-Fire Science or EMS Technologies (8/98).
Emergency Response to
Terrorism: Tactical Considerations-Emergency Medical
Services (NERTTCEMS)
Length: 16 hours
Objective: To provide first-on-the-scene
emergency medical services personnel with the necessary
knowledge and skills for response to terrorist
incidents.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this
course, the student will be able to apply their
knowledge about responding to a terrorist event,
providing care, identifying and preserving evidence,
managing scene safety, documenting the event and
debriefing personnel.
Instruction: Major topics covered in this
course are recognition of the signs of terrorism, scene
security, incident command system, unusual circumstances
related to terrorist activities, self-protection, and
information search. Designed for the
first-on-the-scene ALS medical provider from fire and
EMS emergency services, industrial contractors, allied
health, military or other government personnel.
Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, and
use of audio/visual materials, case studies, and small
group activities.
Emergency Response to
Terrorism: Tactical Considerations-Hazardous Materials (NERTTCHM)
Length: 16 hours
Objective: To provide first-on-the-scene
hazardous materials technician-level response personnel
with the necessary knowledge and skills for response to
terrorist incidents.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this
course, the student will be able to identify the signs
of terrorism, consider security needs, anticipate
unusual circumstances, and initiate self-protection
actions. Students will also apply their existing
knowledge about responding to a terrorist event,
manageing site safety, documenting the event, and
debriefing personnel.
Instruction: Major topics covered in this course
are recognition of the signs of terrorism, scene security,
incident command system, unusual circumstances related to
terrorist activities, self-protection, and information
search. Designed for the hazardous materials
technician, or other personnel who have responsibility of
developing initial hazardous materials tactical
considerations.
Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, and
use of audio/visual materials, case studies, and small
group activities.
Emergency Response to
Terrorism: Tactical Considerations-Company Officer (NERTTCCO)
Length: 16 hours
Objective: To provide first-on-the-scene
supervisors with the necessary knowledge and skills to
establish initial command of terrorism events.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this
course, the student will be able to identify the signs
of terrorism, consider security needs, anticipate
unusual circumstances, and initiate self-protection
actions.
Instruction: Major topics covered in this
course are recognition of the signs of terrorism, scene
security, incident command system, unusual circumstances
related to terrorist activities, self-protection, and
information search. Designed for the
first-on-the-scene officer, and building on knowledge
gained from ERT:Basic Concepts class.
Methods of instruction include lecture, use of
audio/visual materials, class discussion, and small
group activities.
Fire Training Programs
Building Construction:
Non-combustible and Fire Resistive (BCNCNFA)
Length: 16 hours
Objective: To enable the student to cite key
features of noncombustible or fire-resistive buildings
that affect emergency operations. Fire and life
safety concerns that exist in noncombustible and
fire-resistive structures are studied.
Instruction: Major topics covered are the key
features of noncombustible and fire-resistive structures
that affect emergency operations, fire behaviors of
steel and concrete are presented so that the effect of
their presence in noncombustible or fire-resistive
structures may be better anticipated, basic principles
that apply to the spread of fire, products of combustion
in structures, and special problems with interior
finishes and building elements are discussed, testing
methods for materials are covered, and the unique
problems of conducting emergency operations in buildings
under construction are studied. Methods of
instruction include lecture, discussion, and simulation
exercises.
Credit Recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category,
1 semester hour in Construction Technology or Fire Science
(8/86) (2/95) (12/99).
Building Construction:
Principles - Wood and Ordinary Construction (BCOCNFA)
Length: 16 hours
Objective: To enable the student to recognize
construction types, design, alteration consequences,
materials used, and their influence on the building's
reaction to fire. In a tactical situation,
construction features and resultant potential hazards to
firefighters are studied.
Instruction: Major topics covered are
information of how the construction type, alterations,
design, and materials influence a building's reaction to
fire, the principle of "fireground" reading of
a building and the value of relevant advance information
about buildings are explained, building stability and
resistance to fire, special hazards to firefighters and
construction elements, and the determination of likely
paths of fire extension. Methods of instruction
include lecture, discussion, and simulation exercises.
Credit Recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category,
1 semester hour in Construction Technology or Fire Science
(8/86) (2/95).
Community Fire Protection:
Master Planning (CFPMPNFA)
Length: 6 days
Objective: To use a 10-step process to plan
for the fire protection within the student's community.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this
program, participants will be able to utilize a 10-step
process, which utilizes concepts of strategic planning,
long-range planning, and resource management to
participate in the development of a plan for fire
protection in their own communities.
Instruction: A variety of instructional
methods are utilized in this program, including
developing a fire protection plan for a mythical city
with many fire protection challenges, case studies, and
a role play situation for presenting the resulting plan
to government officials.
Pre-Emergency Response Training (PERT)
Length: 57 hours
Objective: To provide the student with an introduction to the fire service in the areas of ropes and knots, fire behavior, personal protective equipment and respiratory protection, hose lines and appliances.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, which is the same as the first half of the Firefighter I course, the student will have a basic knowledge and understanding of protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus, fire behavior, the use of ropes and knots, and firefighter safety.
Instruction: Major topics covered include fire department organization and the incident command system, ropes and knots, fire behavior, safety, fire prevention, respiratory protection and self-contained breathing apparatus, hose, nozzles and appliances, and handling hose lines. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, practical exercises, graded practical exercises and written examination.
Protective Envelope and Foam (PEAF)
Length: 9 hours
Objective: To provide the student with the training necessary for rescue and emergency care providers to achieve the level of skills necessary to mitigate a hazardous materials incident.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to understand and apply the skills necessary to protect
themselves in a hazardous materials situation and apply foam to a hazardous materials based on standards found in NFPA 472, Standard for Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials Incidents, 1997 edition.
Instruction: Major topics covered in the course include personal protective equipment, respiratory protection, self- contained breathing apparatus, handling hose lines, and foam application. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, practical exercises, graded practical exercises, and written examinations.
Firefighter I (FFI)
Length: 102 hours
Objective: To provide students with the knowledge and skills to safely and effectively perform basic firefighting operations as part of a firefighting team.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to understand and apply the principles of fire behavior, building construction, water distribution systems, fixed fire protection systems, ventilation, hose streams, fire prevention
and inspections, ladders, and rescue techniques. (National Fire Protection Association Standard 1001, Fire Fighter Professional
Qualifications).
Instruction: Major topics covered are the fire department organization, communications, incident command system, ropes and knots, fire behavior, safety, fire prevention, personal protective equipment, fire extinguishers, respiratory protection, ventilation, hose lines, forcible entry, search and rescue procedures, and ladder and sprinkler systems. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, classroom exercises, audio/visual material, graded practical exercises,
mid-term and final examinations, series of practical examinations,
skills
check off and homework assignments, which are all evaluated by the instructor for satisfactory completion.
Credit Recommendation: In the vocational certificate
or lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Fire Science Technology
(11/94) (12/99).
Firefighter II (FFII)
Length: 60 hours
Prerequisites: MFRI Firefighter I, or MFSPQB,
NPQS, or International Fire Service Accreditation
Congress (IFSAC) Firefighter I certification.
Objective: To provide the knowledge and skills needed to become a journeyman firefighter.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to understand and apply the principles of fire behavior, building construction, water distribution systems, fixed fire protection systems, ventilation, hose streams, fire prevention, inspections, ladders, and rescue techniques. (National Fire Protection Association Standard 1001, Fire Fighter Professional
Qualifications).
Instruction: Major topics covered in the course are incident command, building construction, ventilation, water distribution, hose streams, fixed fire protection systems, fire prevention, inspection preplanning, ladders, and rescue procedures. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, classroom exercises,
audio/visual material, graded practical skills, and a final examination.
Credit Recommendation: In the vocational certificate
category or lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Fire Science Technology
(11/94) (12/99).
Engine Company Fireground Operations (ECFO)
Length: 24 hours
Prerequisites: Basic Fire, Essentials IV, MFRI
Firefighter I or equivalent.
Objective: To provide the student with the fundamental principles of engine company operations and how they can be integrated during fireground operations.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to describe the functions and responsibilities of the engine company and demonstrate the use of nozzles,
hoses, hydrants, foam, and testing equipment during practical evolutions.
Instruction: Major topics covered in the course are functions and responsibilities of the engine company, construction and operation of nozzles, positioning and utilizing the engine, utilizing hydrants,
pitot gauge and foam, size-up, emergency response considerations, initial fireground operation, and selecting and placing attack and supply lines. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, audio/visual material, practical skills exercise, final written examination, and required assignments.
Credit Recommendation: In the vocational certificate category, 1 semester hour in Fire Science Technology
(11/94) (12/99).
Truck Company Fireground Operations (TCFO)
Length: 24 hours
Prerequisites: Basic Fire, Essentials IV, MFRI
Firefighter I or equivalent.
Objective: To provide the student with the fundamental principles of truck company operations and how they are integrated during fireground operations.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to demonstrate forcible entry, search and rescue, ventilation, salvage, overhaul, and ladders.
Instruction: Major topics covered in the course are the function and responsibilities of the truck company, forced entry, ground ladder use, techniques and procedures for locating victims, techniques for removal of smoke and gases, salvage operations, checking for fire extension, procedures for overhauling, building construction, utility control, and electrical and lighting the fireground. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, audio/visual material, practical skills exercises, final examination, and required assignments.
Credit Recommendation: In the vocational certificate category, 1 semester hour in Fire Science Technology
(11/94) (12/99).
Aerial Apparatus Operator (AAOTCO)
Length: 24 hours
Objective: To provide the knowledge and skills to operate a fire department aerial ladder truck and associated equipment.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to safely and effectively operate an aerial ladder
at a fire or emergency scene. (National Fire Protection Association Standard 1002, Fire Department Vehicle Driver/Operator Professional
Qualifications).
Instruction: Major topics covered in the course are truck company operations, tool requirements, terminology, techniques of spotting, stabilizing, working angles, loading, extreme operating conditions, raising and lowering, controls and valves, hydraulic systems, water tower operations, standpipe operations, ladders, safety rules, maintenance, and testing. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, classroom exercises, audio/visual material, practical exercises, graded practical exercises, and
final examination.
Credit Recommendation: In the vocational certificate category, 1 semester hour in Fire
Science Technology (11/94) (12/99).
Pump Operator (PO)
Length: 30 hours
Objective: To provide students with the basic knowledge and skills needed to operate fire department pumping apparatus.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to determine how much water is flowing,
give the nozzles in service the available pressure, and available hose
lines; and calculate pressures needed for a supply pumper, relay pumper, and attack pumper. (National Fire Protection Association Standard 1002, Fire Department Vehicle Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications, Chapter 3.)
Instruction: Major topics covered in the course are basic terminology, water supply, water pressure and gauges, hydraulics, positive displacement props, centrifugal pumps, pump power supply systems, relief valves, pressure governors, primers, water sources, and maintenance. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, classroom exercises, audio/visual material, graded practical exercises, and a final examination.
Credit Recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Fire Science Technology
(11/94) (12/99).
Firefighter Health and Safety:
Program Implementation and Management (FHSNFA)
Length: 16 hours
Objective: To provide students with an
understanding of general health and safety guidelines
and practices needed by firefighters.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to
identify and analyze firefighter health and safety
concerns, determine the components of an effective
department health and safety program, and understand the
steps and process necessary to design and implement such
a program.
Instruction: Major topics covered in the course are
safety as an attitude, developing a health and safety
program, laws, standards and regulations, health
maintenance and physical fitness, stress, emergency scene
safety, and safety investigation.
Credit Recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category,
or in the upper division baccalaureate/degree category, 2 semester hours in
Engineering, Fire Science Industrial, Health Promotion,
Health Safety, or Occupational Safety (12/88) (2/93).
Incident Safety Officer (ISONFA)
Length: 16 hours
Objective: To provide understanding of the
safety officer's role at emergency response situations,
with specific emphasis on the role of the safety officer
in the Incident Command System.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to
provide the company officer with the skills to function
effectively as a Safety Officer at emergency incidents.
Instruction: Major topics covered in the course are
the role of the Safety Officer, regulations, standards,
and policies, record keeping and documentation, and risk
management and communications. Methods of
instruction include lecture, discussion, classroom
exercises, case studies, audio/visual material, and a
final examination.
Credit Recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree
or in the upper division baccalaureate/degree category, 1 semester
hour in Occupational Health and Safety, or Fire Science
(2/95) (12/99).
Fire Police Orientation (FFPO)
Length: 9 hours
Objective: To provide the necessary
information and skills for a member of the fire police
to safely direct traffic and perform other
safety-related duties at emergencies and special events.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to
direct vehicular and pedestrian traffic at the scene of
emergency incidents and non-emergency events.
Instruction: Major topics covered in the course
include personal conduct and professional duties, traffic
control, road flare and traffic cone placement, crowd
control, hazardous materials laws, regulations, and
standards, the Emergency Response Guidebook, and
helicopter operations.
Fire Inspector I (FINSPI)
Length: 40 hours
Objective: To provide the students with an in
depth review of the skills attendant to the duties of a
Fire Inspector I job performance requirements (JPR) of
the National Fire Protection Association, 1031, Standard
for Fire Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector
and Plan Examiner.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to
prepare reports on fire safety issues using the proper
codes and standards, conduct research of the various
codes to address deficiencies noted during a site visit,
develop a checklist to complete fire safety inspections,
and give a legal deposition given the findings of an
inspection, plan review, or complaint.
Instruction: Major topics covered in the course
are developing written correspondence, creating
inspection checklists and forms, processing permit
applications, process plan review applications, testifying
at legal proceedings, investigating complex complaints,
recommending modifications to codes and standards,
recommending policies and procedures for the delivery of
inspection services, computing the occupant load of a
multi-use building, identifying the occupancy
classification of mixed-use buildings, classify the type
of construction in a new building, analyze the egress
elements of a building or portion of a building, evaluate
hazardous conditions involving equipment, processes, and
operations, evaluate emergency planning and preparedness
procedures, verify fire flows for a site, verify code
compliance for storage, handling and use of flammable and
combustible liquids and gasses, evaluate code compliance
for storage, handling and use of hazardous materials,
determine the fire growth potential in a building or
space, inspect emergency access for a site, classify the
occupancy type, compute the occupant load, field verify
the installation of a fire protection system, verify that
egress elements are provided, and field verify the
construction type of building or a portion thereof.
Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion,
classroom exercises, audio/visual material, instructor
evaluation, and completion of exercises, homework, and
final written examination.
Credit Recommendation: In the upper division
baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Fire
Science, Fire Technology, or Occupational Health and
Safety (12/99).
Fire Inspector II (FINSPII)
Length: 40 hours
Objective: To provide the students with an in
depth review of the skills attendant to the duties of a
Fire Inspector II job performance requirements (JPR) of
the National Fire Protection Association, 1031, Standard
for Fire Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector
and Plan Examiner.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to
prepare reports on fire safety issues using the proper
codes and standards, conduct research of the various
codes to address deficiencies noted during a site visit,
develop a checklist to complete fire safety inspections,
and give a legal deposition given the findings of an
inspection, plan review, or complaint.
Instruction: Major topics covered in the course
are developing written correspondence, creating
inspection checklists and forms, processing permit
applications, process plan review applications, testifying
at legal proceedings, investigating complex complaints,
recommending modifications to codes and standards,
recommending policies and procedures for the delivery of
inspection services, computing the occupant load of a
multi-use building, identifying the occupancy
classification of mixed-use buildings, classify the type
of construction in a new building, analyze the egress
elements of a building or portion of a building, evaluate
hazardous conditions involving equipment, processes, and
operations, evaluate emergency planning and preparedness
procedures, verify fire flows for a site, verify code
compliance for storage, handling and use of flammable
materials, determine the fire growth potential in a
building or space, inspect emergency access for a site,
classify the occupancy type, compute the occupant load,
field verify the installation of a fire protection system,
verify that egress elements are provided, and field verify
the construction type of building or a portion
thereof. Methods of instruction include lecture,
discussion, classroom exercises, audio/visual material,
instructor evaluation, and completion of exercises,
homework, and final written examination.
Credit Recommendation: In the upper division
baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Fire
Science, Fire Technology, or Occupational Health and
Safety (12/99).
Shipboard Firefighting for Land-Based Firefighters (FMFLB)
Shipboard Firefighting Awareness - FSFA
Length: 24 Hours
Shipboard Firefighting Operations - FSFO
Length: 39 Hours
Prerequisites: For the Operations module,
successful completion of the Awareness module, plus MFRI
Firefighter II, EMTB, and HAZMAT Operations, or MFSPQB,
NPQS or IFSAC certification.
Objective: To provide students with the knowledge and skills to safely and effectively perform shipboard fire suppression operations as part of a firefighting team.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to
describe the role of the fire department and other agencies that respond to shipboard emergency incidents, and understand and apply the principles of shipboard fire behavior, firefighter safety, ship construction, arrangement, systems and staffing, shipboard firefighting strategy and tactics, marine communications, incident management, and hazardous materials incident mitigation.
Instruction: Major topics covered in the course are
case studies and histories to introduce shipboard fire
fighting and characteristics of shipboard incidents;
shipboard fire fighting environment including tides,
currents, weather and weather patterns, and channels and
navigation; port environment, terminal facility
environment, and actions to protect the environment; fire department
role; firefighter safety and survival; vessel types and
crews; vessel construction and systems; access and
egress to ship structures and compartments; vessel fire
control plan; size-up; tactics; water survival;
communications; incident command system; hazardous
materials; ship tours; live fire practicals;
organizational resources; pre-incident survey; ship
stability; strategy for marine environment; U.S. Coast
Guard role; and case studies coupled with table top
exercise. Methods of instruction include lecture,
discussion, classroom exercises, case studies,
role-playing, problem solving, computer assisted
exercises, videotaped, audio taped, TV-based exercises,
as well as laboratory activities, written examinations,
and observation of student participation during class
activities, including locating shipboard equipment
unassisted, using engineering drawings, demonstrating
water survival skills unassisted, and
demonstrating fire suppression skills as a member
of a team.
Credit Recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate
or upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Fire Science, or
Fire Technology
(12/99).
Arson Detection for the First
Responder (ADFRNFA)
Length: 12.5 hours
Objective: To provide a clear definition of
the role of the initial responder organizations; to
provide essential knowledge to enable them to recognize
the potential of an intentionally set fire; to preserve
evidence; and to properly report the information to
appropriate officials.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to
recognize the indicators of an intentionally set fire; how
to preserve evidence; and report information to an
appropriate official
Instruction: Major topics covered in the course
fire behavior, critical observations of the first
responder, fire cause, scene security and evidence
preservation, legal considerations, and reporting of
findings. Methods of instruction include lecture,
discussion, class exercises and case studies.
.Credit Recommendation: In the vocational
certificate or lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category,
1 semester hour in Fire Science. (7/97).
Arson Awareness for Company Officers
(FAACO)
Length: 12 hours
Objective: To train company officers and senior firefighters in the basics of fire origin and cause, including interviewing techniques.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course,
the fire company officer and senior firefighters will be aware of basic fire origin and cause concepts so that they may assist in identifying fire cause while on the scene of a fire incident, and what practices and procedures should be utilized until fire investigators arrive, including interviewing techniques.
Instruction: Major topics covered in this course
are defining arson, understanding its impact, collection of information and listening, fuel loading, fire ignition and patterns, motives, stereotypes, fire laws and their application, interior and exterior observations, wildland fire problems, causes, evidence preservation, scene security, interviews, and court demeanor. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion,
audio/visual material, and final written examination.
Sprinkler and Standpipe (SS)
Length: 6 hours
Objective: To provide the necessary knowledge and skills to develop a basic understanding of sprinkler systems.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to identify sprinkler components, their operation, and fire department operations involving sprinklers.
Instruction: Major topics covered in this course include system components, sprinkler head activities, fire department operations, water sources and practical evolutions. The sprinkler and standpipe objectives of Firefighter I and II are addressed in this program. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, classroom exercises, audio/visual material, practical exercises, and graded practical exercises.
Fire Officer Training Programs
Fire Officer I (FOTIR)
Length: 60 hours
Prerequisites: MFRI Firefighter II or MFSPQB,
NPQS, or IFSAC Firefighter II certification.
Objective: To provide entry-level training in company operations and administration at the first-line supervisory level.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to
find ways to effectively manage human resources; community/public relations; fire department organization and administration, including budgets, reports, and planning; fire inspection, investigation, and public education; emergency service delivery; and safety. (National Fire Protection Association Standard 1021, Fire Officer Professional
Qualifications).
Instruction: Major topics covered in the course are the role of the fire officer, fire officer’s responsibility in facing compliance and accountability, recognizing and managing cultural diversity, safety and wellness of fire personnel, quality management within the organizational structure, community awareness, public relations, fire safety education, functional leadership, problem solving, performance appraisal, building construction, fire cause determination, effective communication skills, and incident command system with strategy and tactics. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, classroom exercises, case studies, audio/visual material, learner presentations/reports, preceptorship program, quizzes, completion of required skills and a final examination.
Credit Recommendation: In the vocational certificate
category or lower division baccalaureate/associate degree
category, 4 semester hours in Fire Science Technology, Public Administration, Emergency Medical
Service Technology, or Emergency Management (11/94)
(12/99).
Fire Officer II (FOTIIR)
Length: 42 hours
Prerequisites: MFRI Fire Officer I or MFSPQB,
NPQS, or IFSAC Fire Officer II certification.
Objective: To provide the student with training in company operations and administration that enhances the entry-level company officer training course.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to effectively manage human resources; community/public relations; fire department organization and administration, including budgets, reports, and planning; fire inspection, investigation, public education, and emergency service delivery; and safety. (National Fire Protection Association Standard 1021, Fire Officer Professional Qualifications).
Instruction: Major topics covered in the course are human resource management, managing affirmative action, government agencies, supervisor and subordinate interaction, the budgetary process, information management systems, health and safety, fire safety inspection, public fire education, specialized fire protection equipment, organizational communications, strategic planning, and tactics. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, classroom exercises, case studies, audio/visual material, learner presentations/reports, quizzes, final written examination, and skills
check off list.
Credit Recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate
or upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Fire Science Technology, Public Administration, Emergency Medical
Service Technology, or Emergency Management (11/94)
(12/99).
Fire Officer III (FOIII)
Length: 48 Hours
Prerequisites:
- Certified Fire Officer II - State or national level,
OR, successful completion of the MFRI
Fire Officer II course or equivalency.
- State or national certification as a Fire Service
Instructor I, OR, completion of a nationally
recognized Instructor I program.
- Submission of a resume and transcripts for review of
qualifications and credentials. Submit evidence
of an Associate of Arts Degree or successful
completion of an ITII course or currently certified by
the MICRB.
- If the student does not posses the educational
requirements in c. he/she must submit a writing sample
consisting of 1,500 words entitled "Why I Wish to
be Considered for the Fire Officer III Program."
Objective: To develop the chief officer for
the administrative and operational challenges of
the fire service in the 21st century.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of
this course, the student will be able to qualify
for certification at the Fire Officer III level (NFPA
1021) and function as a participant in the day-to-day
administrative/operationally focused process of fire
service organizational activities, including human
resource management, ethics, community outreach
programming, central record/data repository systems,
budgeting processes, inspections/pre-incident planning,
safety program development, in-basket assessment, and
incident planning with multi-agency involvement. (NFPA
1021, Fire Officer Professional Qualifications).
Instruction: Major topics covered in the course
are program orientation; ethics; establishing a
partnership with the community; budgetary process,
budgeting and auditing practices, budget development,
and fiscal planning; managing human resources; inspections and
pre-incident planning for specific occupancies; risk
management and safety programs; managing personnel
evaluations, assessment centers, and accountability; and
emergency services delivery: incident planning and
multi-agency involvement. Methods of instruction
include lecture; discussion; classroom exercises; case
studies; role-playing; problem solving; research and
group projects; group presentations and peer
evaluations; student projects, presentations, and
participation are evaluated based on instructor and peer
evaluation process.
Credit Recommendation: In the upper division baccalaureate
or graduate degree category, 3 semester hours in Fire Science
Management, Public Administration, or Business Management
(12/99). NOTE: Prerequisite for this course is Fire
Officer II certification or Fire Officer II course
completion.
Health and Safety Officer (HSONFA)
Length: 14 hours
Objective: To examine the health and safety
officer's role in identifying, evaluating, and
implementing policy and procedures that affect the
safety and health of emergency responders.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to
understand the role of the health and safety officer in
both the emergency and non-emergency situations.
Instruction: Major topics covered in the course
are the role of the health and safety officer, the laws,
standards, and regulations, health maintenance, accident
investigation, and post-incident examination.
Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion
classroom exercises, case studies, audio/visual
material, learner presentations/reports, end of course
testing, and graded individual and group activities
throughout the course.
Credit Recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree
category or in the upper division baccalaureate degree
category, 1 semester hour in Occupational Health and
Safety, Fire Science, or Emergency Management (2/95)
(12/99).
Leadership
and Management Programs
Leadership I: Strategies for
Company Success (LISFCSNFA)
Length: 12 hours
Objective: To provide the student with
leadership skills of mid-level managers, especially fire
company officers.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to
apply appropriate decision-making styles to given
situations, outline critical steps in problem-solving
methods, identify services provided by a
"typical" fire company and the resources
needed to provide these services, understand the
relationship between resources and services provided by
a fire company, and describe the requirements involved
in running effective meetings.
Instruction: Major topics covered in the course
are decision-making, problem solving, brainstorming, and
meeting management. Methods of instruction include
lecture, discussion, audio/visual aids, and
examinations.
Credit Recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree
category, 1 semester hour in Business Administration,
Fire Science, Public Administration, or Urban/Regional
planning (11/89) (2/95) (12/99).
Leadership II: Strategies for
Personal Success (LIISFPSNFA)
Length: 12 hours
Objective: To provide the student with an
understanding of leadership skills and tasks associated
with management of multiple roles of managers, ethics,
abuse of power, and personal creativity.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to
identify typical roles and responsibilities of a
commanding officer, identify, define, and analyze the
role of creativity and innovation in the fire service
organizations, identify the sources and limits of
different types of power, and make appropriate decisions
involving ethical issues.
Instruction: Major topics covered in the course
are ethics, role conflict, fostering creativity and
innovation, and power. Methods of instruction
include lecture, discussion, audio/visual aids,
role-playing, and examinations.
Credit Recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree
category, 1 semester hour in Business Administration,
Fire Science, Public Administration, or Urban/Regional
planning (11/89) (2/95) (12/99).
Leadership III: Strategies for
Supervisory Success (LIIISFSSNFA)
Length: 12 hours
Objective: To provide the student with an
understanding of basic leadership skills related to
supervision of personnel.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to
describe the relationship between development level and
leadership style, identify benefits derived from
effective delegation and barriers that prevent it,
recognize similarities that characterize effective
coaches and effective leaders, and use discipline to
correct improper employee behavior.
Instruction: Major topics covered in the course
are situational leadership, delegation, coaching, and
discipline. Methods of instruction include
lecture, discussion, audio/visual aids, small group
activity, and examinations.
Credit Recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree
category, 1 semester hour in Business Administration,
Fire Science, Public Administration, or Urban/Regional
planning (11/89) (2/95) (12/99).
Managing Company Tactical
Operations: Decision Making (MCTODNFA)
Length: 12 hours
Objective: To provide a framework for
effective structural firefighting decision-making and
tactical organization.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to
apply a systematic approach for developing basic
fireground strategies and implementing tactical plans:
and implement a basic incident command system for
structural fire fighting.
Instruction: Major topics covered in the course
are the command sequence: size-up, developing an action
plan, implementing an action plan, and introduction to
incident command. Methods of instruction include
lecture, 35 mm slides, instructor-monitored individual
and group activities, and written examination.
Credit Recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree
category, 1 semester hour in Fire Science/Technology, or
Administration (2/93).
Managing Company Tactical
Operations: Preparation (MCTOPNFA)
Length: 12 hours
Objective: To provide the new or prospective
fire officer with the basic knowledge and skills
necessary to manage one or more fire companies in
structural fire fighting operations.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to
understand the company officer's principal roles and
responsibilities in preparing the company to engage in
tactical fire fighting operations.
Instruction: Major topics covered in the course
are the roles and responsibilities of the fire company
officer, personal readiness, company readiness,
departmental readiness, operational communications,
building construction and fire behavior, and
pre-incident preparation (pre-fire planning). Methods of instruction include
lecture, 35 mm slides, instructor-monitored individual
and group activities, and written examination.
Credit Recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree
category, 1 semester hour in
Fire Science/Technology, or Administration (2/93).
Managing Company Tactical
Operations: Tactics (MCTOTNFA)
Length: 12 hours
Objective: To provide senior or acting company
officers with the knowledge and skills needed to
accomplish assigned tactics at a structural emergency.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to
explain the purpose and use of the Communications Model
and the Quick Assess Pre-fire Plan in tactical
operations at fire incidents, define the relationship
between incident priorities, strategy, tactics, and
implementation in the command sequence, select the
appropriate strategic mode based on considerations of
risk/benefit and available resources, describe the six
steps required to implementing the Tactical Action
Model, and list the factors on which apparatus placement
is based.
Instruction: Major topics covered in the course
are introduction to managing company tactical
operations, ventilation and rescue, fire confinement and
extinguishment, water supply and exposure protection,
salvage, overhaul, and support activities, and private
dwelling simulations. Methods of instruction include
lecture, discussion, classroom exercises, audio/visual
aids, and final examination.
Credit Recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree
category, 1 semester hour in
Fire Science/Technology, or Administration (2/94)
(8/98).
Managing in a Changing
Environment (MCENFA)
Length: 13 hours
Objective: To identify the impacts of
economic, social, political, and technological changes
and develop effective strategies for managing those
changes within fire departments.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to
effectively manage changes impacting fire service
organizations.
Instruction: Major topics covered in the course
are an overview of significant economic, social,
political, and technological influences affecting fire
service operations. Methods of instruction include
lecture, discussion, individual and group activities, and
final examination.
Credit Recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree
category, 1 semester hour in
Fire Science, Economics, Sociology, Management, or
Business (9/99). NOTE: ACE recommended credit
should only be applicable in cases where the student has
passed the final examination.
Personal Effectiveness (FSSIPENFA)
Length: 16 hours
Objective: To provide fire service managers
and supervisors with basic supervisory skills and
techniques that will improve their effectiveness as key
leaders.
Instruction: Major topics covered in the course
are basic skills and techniques that will assist the
individual in improving his/her personal effectiveness,
management culture, leadership, managerial style, and
personal performance, time management, stress
management, and persoanl professional development
planning.
Credit Recommendation: In the upper division
baccalaureate degree
category, 1 semester hour in Business Management,
Behavioral Science, Fire Science, Principles of
Management, or Supervision (8/86).
Shaping the Future (STFNFA)
Length: 16 hours
Objective: To identify problems having an
impact on organizational effectiveness, to apply
creative problem solving for continuous improvement, to
use quantifiable information to justify recommendations,
and to develop strategies for implementing change.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to
provide leadership and direction for their fire
department.
Instruction: Major topics covered in the course
are environmental scanning, paradigm shifts, and methods
for reframing problems accurately, group problem-solving
techniques, and managing change. Methods of
instruction include lecture, discussion, individual and
group activities, final examinations, and
observations.
Team Effectiveness (FSSITENFA)
Length: 16 hours
Objective: To introduce fire service managers
and supervisors to basic skills and techniques that will
improve their ability to relate to others in the work
environment. Service managers will be expected to
incorporate the principles of team building in their
daily jobs.
Instruction: Major topics covered in the course
are the team leader's needs of fire service supervisors
and program managers, manager's interpersonal skills,
motivation, interpersonal communications, counseling,
group dynamics, and conflict resolution. Methods
of instruction include lecture, discussion, media and
student activities.
Instructor Training Programs
Instructor I (ITIR)
Length: 30 hours
Objective, Version 1 and 2: To teach instructors and trainers how to organize and teach a course effectively, using existing lesson plans.
Learning Outcome Version 1: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to make an effective classroom presentation based on appropriate lesson plans.
Learning Outcome Version 2: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to
plan instruction, using a variety of instructional
methods; teach diverse learners; evaluate course
outcomes; and address the critical issues of safety and
the legal issues of training.
Instruction Version 1: Major topics covered in the course
are an overview of instructor and student profiles, communicating
methods, learning theories, learning environment, instructional materials and
media usage, legal aspects of education, student records and reports, and
participation in group activities and presentations. Methods of instruction include
lecture, discussion, classroom exercises, case studies, audio/visual
material, learner presentations/reports, examinations,
written tests, quizzes, and presentations.
Instruction Version 2: Major topics covered in the course
are the challenges of emergency services instruction;
speaking before a group; safety; the instructor's role
legal considerations, the psychology of learning;;
instructional delivery practical training evolutions;
and instructional media, testing, and evaluation. Methods of instruction include
lecture, discussion, audio/visual material, learner presentations/ reports,
observations, and final examination.
Credit Recommendation Version 1: In the
vocational certificate category or lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Fire
Science Technology, Public Administration, or Adult Education.
(11/94). NOTE: Credit should not be granted for
both Methods of Instruction Level II and this course
because the content of Methods of Instruction I is
repeated in the Level II course.
Credit Recommendation Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in
Adult Education Methodology, Vocational Education, or
Fire Science (12/99). NOTE: Credit should
not be awarded for both this course, Methods of
Instruction, Instructor Training Course, Instructor I
and Methods of Instruction Level II: Teaching and
Program Development Techniques (ITII).
Instructor II (ITIIR)
Length: 30 hours
Objective: To prepare the student to use instructional
methodologies that address various learning styles and
teaching methods and to plan and develop lessons and programs for the purpose of delivering
instruction.
Learning Outcome Version 1: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to describe and define instructional terms; use reference materials;
use various instructional methods and techniques, use
instructional materials and aids; evaluate learning, maintain
training records and reports; describe concepts of
learning; use communications methods and skills; and be aware of instructor roles and responsibilities.
(National Fire Protection Association 1041 standard, Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications, 1996 edition,
Chapter 2).
Learning Outcome Version 2: Upon
successful completion of this course, the student will be
able to plan and develop all aspects of course curriculum,
including a needs analysis, task analysis, course goals
and objectives, a lesson plan, instructional support
materials, and evaluation instruments.
Instruction Version 1: Major topics covered in the course are the developmental process, task analysis, developing goals and objectives, course development and lesson outline, developing instructional materials, instructional techniques, lesson preparation and delivery,
evaluation process and methods, student records and reports, and participation in group activities and presentations. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, classroom exercises, case studies, audio/visual material, learner presentations/reports, research paper preparation and presentation,
test, presentations, and a research paper.
Instruction Version 2: Major topics covered
in the course are planning instruction, five-step
process for planning and training management; needs
analysis; course objectives; task analysis, lesson plan
components; formats; creating, modifying, adapting, and
using lesson plans, testing and evaluation; management
and supervision of training; policies, records,
scheduling, and standards; recruiting and selecting
instructors; and budget and resource management.
Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion,
classroom exercises, audio/visual material, learner
presentations/reports, a research paper, papers,
observations, and development and present a training
program.
Credit Recommendation Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate
or upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Fire Science Technology, Public Administration, or Adult Education (11/94). (NOTE: Credit should not be granted for both Methods of Instruction Level I and this course because the content of Methods of Instruction I is repeated in the Level II course.)
Credit Recommendation Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate
or upper division baccalaureate degree category, 2 semester hours in Fire Science,
Adult Education, or Vocational Education (12/99). (NOTE: Credit should not be
awarded for both Methods of Instruction: Instructor
training Course, Instructor I and this course.)
Rescue Training Programs
Rescue Technician Revised (RTR)
Length: 60 hours
Prerequisites: Firefighter I, PERT, PEAF, MFRI
Basic Fire Training Course, or Essentials I.
Objective: To provide to the student the fundamental principles of rescue to safely perform skills required at an auto accident, forcible entry situation, or land rescue.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to describe the principles and hazards of rescue and demonstrate the use of tools and equipment to properly and safely perform auto extrication, rudimentary rigging, ladder rescue, forcible entry operations, and overland repelling.
Instruction: Major topics covered in the course are victim removal and transfer, vehicle extrication, hand and power tools, vehicle stabilization, gaining access to vehicles, ropes and knots, rigging, overland repelling, ladders, and forcible entry. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, classroom exercises, audio/visual material, practical exercises, graded practical exercises,
quizzes, observations, and written and practical examinations.
Credit Recommendation: In the vocational certificate or lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Fire Science
or EMS Technology, or Emergency Management (9/96).
Rescue Specialist I (RSI)
Length: 45 hours
Prerequisites: MFRI Rescue Technician, Rescue
Technician Revised
Objective: To provide the student with the necessary information and basic skills to assume command at a rescue operations.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to analyze incidents by defining the problem; formulate plans and organize the rescue operation; develop support operations; demonstrate knowledge and skills in transportation, water, ice, and confined space rescue.
Instruction: Major topics covered in the course are decision making and incident analysis, determining equipment needs, safety, development of support operations, entry and rescue, the hazards associated with and skills needed to enter and provide rescue from confined spaces. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, classroom exercises, audio/visual material, practical exercises, graded practical exercises, and written examinations.
Emergency Services Structural Collapse
(FESSC)
Length: 44 hours
Prerequisites: Firefighter I or Rescue Technician
Objective: To provide the emergency responder with an introduction to the tactical considerations and techniques for rescue in collapsed structures and similar situations.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will understand the recommendations of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the operations of technical rescue teams.
Instruction: Major topics covered in this course include FEMA responsibilities, OSHA compliance, incident command system, confined space search and rescue, emergency medical services, hazardous materials, specialized equipment and tools, logistical support, and state of the art techniques for search and rescue. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, classroom activities, use of audio visual materials, and an 8 hour simulated building collapse exercise with class members functioning as the technical rescue team with local support.
Emergency Services Confined Space Entry and Rescue
(FESCSER)
Length: 24 hours
Prerequisite: Firefighter I or Rescue Technician
Objective: To provide the skills necessary for the firefighter to safely enter a confined space and
affect a rescue.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to demonstrate the proper techniques, and equipment to safely function within a confined space, and to effect a rescue of civilians or other emergency responders to meet the requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146.
Instruction: Major topics covered in this course, in addition to those covered in the prerequisites,
include: self contained breathing apparatus, air lines, personal protective
equipment, safety back up, and air monitoring equipment. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, and, and extensive use of practical evolutions.
Emergency Services Trench Rescue
(FESTR)
Length: 24 hours
Prerequisite: Firefighter I or Rescue Technician
Objective: To provide the skills necessary for an emergency services responder to function as part of a team to extricate victims from trench collapse situations
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course of instruction, the student will be able to function as part of an integrated rescue team utilizing incident command to accomplish a safe rescue.
Instruction: Major topics covered in this course, in addition to those covered in the prerequisites, include: soil analysis, selection and use of protective systems, and instruction on serving as the "competent person” called for in the OSHA standards and MOSH requirements. Methods of instruction include lecture, classroom discussion, use of AV materials, extensive practical evolutions, hands-on practice with shoring techniques, and a simulated trench collapse rescue.
Hazardous Materials Training Programs
Identifying and Recognizing Hazardous Materials
Incidents - Basic Concept (IRHMIBC)
Length: 16 hours
Objective: To provide the first responder at a
hazardous materials incident basic concepts and
techniques for appropriate behavior before, during, and
after the incident.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to
define hazardous materials and describe associated risks
to personal safety, explain the roles, responsibilities,
and limitations of first responders in hazardous
materials incidents, implement appropriate behaviors
before, during, and after a hazardous materials
incident, identify the presence and potential dangers of
hazardous materials in different emergency situations,
identify local, state, and federal resources appropriate
to emergency and non-emergency situations, and describe
basic concepts and techniques of site management and
scene setup, to include the proper use of personal
protective equipment and decontamination.
Instruction: Major topics covered in the course
are an introduction, regulations and standards, personal
safety, toxicology, site management and scene set-up,
personal protective equipment, decontamination, and
resources. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, classroom exercises,
case studies, role-playing, and problemsolving
(facilitated by instructor and performed by student).
.Credit Recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category,
1 semester hour in Fire Science (2/92) (8/98).
Hazardous Materials Incident
Analysis (HMIANFA)
Length: 12 hours
Objective: To provide the student with the knowledge
required for effective analysis of a hazardous materials
incident.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to
categorize hazardous materials, their storage, and
transportation, recognize presence of hazardous
materials and the likely behavior of such materials,
estimate likely harmful emergency outcomes related to
hazardous materials, and select appropriate action
related to hazardous materials situations. emergencies
and their outcomes, potentially dangerous assumptions,
estimating likely harm, events analysis, and
characteristics and behavior of hazardous materials.
Instruction: Major topics covered in the course
are definition of hazardous materials, hazardous
materials emergencies and their outcomes, potentially
dangerous assumptions, estimating likely harm, events
analysis, and characteristics and behavior of hazardous
materials. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, classroom exercises,
case studies, audio/visual aids, and examinations.
.Credit Recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category,
1 semester hour in Fire Science (11/89).
Hazardous Materials Operations (HMO)
Length: 24 hours
Objective: To provide the student with the knowledge and skills to perform hazardous materials first response.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to analyze a hazardous materials incident, plan an initial response, implement the response, and evaluate the progress of the actions taken.
Instruction: Major topics covered in the course include firefighter safety, regulations and standards, chemistry, recognition and identifications, DOT guidebook, site management, container behavior, defensive control measures, personal protective equipment, and decontamination. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, classroom exercises, audio/visual material, practical exercises,
quizzes, observations, written examination, and a final
examination
.Credit Recommendation: In the vocational certificate or lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category,
1 semester hour in EMS Technology, Fire Sciences, or Emergency Management (9/96).
Hazardous Materials Technician (HMT)
Length: 39 hours
Prerequisite: Hazardous Materials Operations and
Firefighter I.
Objective: To provide students with the knowledge and skills to mitigate a hazardous materials leak.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to analyze a hazardous materials incident, plan a response, implement the response, evaluate the progress of the planned response, and terminate the incident.
NFPA Standard 472, Hazardous Materials Responder
Professional Competences).
Instruction: Major topics covered in this course
are chemical and physical properties; toxicology; recognition and
identification of hazardous materials; laws, regulations, and standards;
information resources; personal protective equipment; detection devices;
hazard and risk assessment; decontamination; drum handling, damage
assessment and tactical considerations, and leak control; handling cylinder emergencies; drum sampling;
terminating the incident, and required documentation. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, classroom exercises,
case studies, role-playing, problem solving, written
examination, and practical skills check-off based on an
objective checklist.
Credit Recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category,
3 semester hours in Fire Science Management, Fire
Technology, Occupational Safety and Health,
Environmental Safety, or Chemistry (12/99).
Emergency Vehicle Driver Training Program
Emergency Vehicle Operator (EVO)
Length: 39 hours
Prerequisite: current valid Maryland Motor
Vehicle License for the class of vehicle the student will
be operating on the driving range.
Objective: To provide students with information on sensible and safe emergency vehicle driving
procedures and collision avoidance, and to develop basic
skills in the operation of fire and rescue service
apparatus.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to describe the major concepts of emergency vehicle driving, including safety, legal issues, communications, vehicle inspection and preparation, physical forces affecting driving,
the operation of an emergency vehicle, and demonstrate
basic competency as a driver of an emergency vehicle.
Instruction: Major topics covered in the course are safe driving and collision avoidance, Maryland Motor Vehicle statutes, route selection and communications, vehicle inspection and driving preparation, physical forces affecting driving, lights and sirens, basic control tasks, urban driving, negotiating intersections, turnarounds, following and passing vehicles, high-speed driving, dealing with adverse conditions and contingencies, and emergency parking. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, classroom exercises,
audio/visual material, instructor evaluation, completion
of exercises, homework, final written examination and skills
performance check off.
Credit Recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category,
2 semester hours in Fire Science Technology (12/99).
Emergency Vehicle Driver In-Service (EVDIS)
Length: 12 hours
Prerequisite: A letter from the chief of the
department stating you are a current first line driver
for your department and possession of the proper
classification operator's permit for the vehicle you
will be operating during the course.
Objective: To provide the necessary knowledge and skills to enhance the ability of current drivers of emergency services vehicles.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to perform vehicle readiness inspections, discuss driver qualifications, vehicle dynamics, basic vehicle control, and a variety of driving tasks.
Instruction: Major topics covered in the course are laws and liabilities, driver’s role and responsibilities, driver qualifications, driver readiness, operating space, major vehicle components, inspection and maintenance, physical forces of motion, vehicle dynamics and basic control tasks, road characteristics and vehicle maneuvers, route planning and selection, driving range rules, vehicle inspections by students, and range activities at slow and moderate speeds. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, classroom exercises, audio/visual material, practical exercises, and graded practical exercises.
Traffic Incident Management (FTIM)
Length: 8 hours
Objective: To enable emergency services responders to increase safety and reduce incident clearance rates at motor vehicle incidents.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to work with multiple agencies on the motor vehicle crash or other traffic incidents to increase safety on the scene, and to return the site to normal operation as rapidly as possible.
Instruction: Major emphasis of the course will be to combine the knowledge, abilities, and resources of all responders, making full use of available technology and addressing responsibilities of the wide variety of agencies that may be encountered on a roadway emergency, including: police, fire, EMS, HAZMAT, DOT, DOE, FEMA, media, and tow operators. Methods of instructions include lecture, discussion, group activities, and case studies.
Incident Management
Incident Command System (ICSNFA)
Length: 16 hours
Objective: To allow the student to demonstrate
the need for an organized approach to managing emergency
incidents, to identify the laws and standards requiring
this approach, to identify the elements of an emergency
response system, and to assess department capabilities
for implementing such a system.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to demonstrate the need for an organized approach to emergency incidents, identify the laws and standards requiring this approach,
identify the elements of an effective system, and evaluate
a department’s capabilities.
Instruction: Major topics covered in this course are
the need for organized incident management, the laws and
standards requiring same, the components of such a
system, relationship between business management and
incident management, the NFA model of such a system, and
other examples of incident management systems.
Credit Recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category,
1 semester hour in Administration, Fire Science, or
Management (12/88) (2/93). (NOTE: Credit for Fire
Command Operations should not be awarded if credit is
awarded for this course.)
Incident Command Systems for Emergency Medical
Services (ICSEMSNFA)
Length: 18 hours
Objective: To allow the student to enable
emergency medical service (EMS) personnel to effectively
understand and participate in the incident command
system (ICS) at all stages of an emergency incident.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to
identify and use an organized approach to the management
of EMS incidents, understand and use proper
communications, transfer of command, and emergency
incident organization and command techniques, and
understands the interpersonal skills and proper safety
strategies necessary for Incident Command Systems..
Instruction: Major topics covered in this course are
incident command responsibilities and organization,
incident command communications, response organization,
incident command system, and incident demobilization and
termination. Methods of instruction include
lecture, discussion, classroom exercises, audio/visual
material, observations, and final examination.
Credit Recommendation: In the vocational
certificate or lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category,
1 semester hour in Fire Science, or Fire Administration
(7/96) (9/99).
The following two programs were developed by the University Fire and Emergency Training Consortium
Incident Management System (IMS)
Length: 12 hours
Objective: To enable the student to identify and demonstrate the need for an organized approach to manage emergency incidents, to identify the
elements of an emergency response system, and to assess department capabilities for implementing such a system.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to demonstrate the need for an organized approach to emergency incidents, identify the laws and standards requiring this approach, to identify the elements of an effective system, and evaluate
a department’s capabilities.
Instruction: Major topics covered in this course are
an introduction and command procedures, command
structure, expanding the organization, and unified
command. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion,
classroom exercises, case studies, role-playing, written
examination, and observation of student participation
during class activities.
Credit Recommendation: In the vocational
certificate category or lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category,
1 semester hour in Fire/EMS Management, Fire Science,
Fire Technology, or Emergency Management (12/99).
Incident Management System: Large Structure Considerations
(IMSLSC)
Length: 8 Hours
Objective: To enable the students to identify
and demonstrate the need for an organized approach to
manage emergency incidents, to identify the elements of an emergency response system, and to assess
departmental capabilities for implementing such a system.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to demonstrate the need for an organized approach to emergency incidents, identify the laws and standards requiring this approach,
identify the elements of an effective system, and evaluate
a department’s capabilities.
Instruction: Major topics covered in this course are
an introduction and command procedures, command
structure, expanding the organization, and unified
command. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion,
classroom exercises, case studies, role-playing, problem
solving, written examinations, and observation of
student participation during class activities.
Credit Recommendation: In the vocational
certificate category or lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category,
1 semester hour in Fire/EMS Management, Fire Science,
Fire Technology, or Emergency Management (12/99).
Domestic Preparedness: Defense Against Weapons of Mass Destruction
This is a program of five courses developed for the U. S. Army Chemical and Biological Defense Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md. (CBDCOM) in response to the passage of the "Defense Against Weapons of Mass Destruction Act of 1996, which recognized the lack of preparedness of most first responders and provided funding and authority to provide training to emergency personnel to respond safely to acts of terrorism involving nuclear, biological or chemical weapons.
Domestic Preparedness Training
Responder - Awareness Course (NBCA)
Length: 3 hours
Objective: To recognize the signs and symptoms of Nuclear, Biological and Chemical (NBC) poisoning and describe the proper initial response actions for emergency responders.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to review the recent history of NBC weapons use, recall the signs and symptoms of
NBC poisoning and the first indicators of an attack,
understand and recognize the potential types of dissemination devices in order to recognize the potential threat situation, and describe initial response actions to a real or suspected NBC incident.
Instruction: Major topics covered in this course include an awareness of the NBC terrorist threat, reasons for using NBC, sources and hazards, likely targets, self protection, indicators, NBC agent dissemination devices, appropriate initial response actions, and application of a correct response. Methods of instruction include lecture, small group activities, use of audio/visual materials, and classroom activity.
Domestic Preparedness Training
Responder - Operations Course (NBCO)
Length: 3 hours
Prerequisite: Domestic Preparedness Training
Program - Awareness Course
Objective: To collectively identify the correct operations level defensive response actions in the event of an NBC incident, to utilize correct protective equipment, identify relevant detection and identification equipment, and understand emergency decontamination procedures.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to correctly identify the correct operations level responder actions, utilize a quick and rapid method to predicting the boundaries of the downwind vapor hazard associated with the release of any agents, utilize the proper protective equipment and understand the limitations of various self protection methods, and know what types of identification and detection equipment are available.
Instruction: Major topics covered in this course include appropriate responder actions correct response, conducting a downwind hazard analysis, limitation of the prediction, levels of personal protection, detection and identification equipment and its capabilities, emergency decontamination, levels of decontamination, and decontamination delta presented by various agents. Methods of instruction include lecture, demonstration, classroom activities, the use of varied audio/visual materials, and a class practical exercise.
Domestic Preparedness Training
- Incident Command Course (NBCIC)
Length: 6 hours
Objective: To identify and describe the differences between a typical
HAZMAT incident and an NBC incident, the importance of incident preparation, the decision and policies required by an NBC incident, and the role of the federal government in an NBC terrorist incident.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to describe the difference between what might be called a "typical" Hazmat incident and an incident involving NBC agents, be able to understand the importance of adequate preparation for an NBC incident, make proper decisions and develop policies required by an NBC incident, understand the role of the federal government in any NBC incident and be able to test process by conducting a terrorism incident exercise.
Instruction: Major topics covered in this course include the challenges and consequences of management of an NBC incident, tactical considerations, the federal response, capabilities of federal, state, and local agencies in an NBC incident, quick response capabilities, procedures for requesting assistance, and how to access and use various resources. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, class activities, use of varied audio/visual materials, and a practical exercise.
Domestic Preparedness Training
Technician - Hazmat Course (NBCT)
Length: 12 hours
Objective: To train responders to initiate the correct technician
level response actions in the event of a nuclear, biological, or chemical incident
Learning Outcome: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to use proper procedures to detect and identify nuclear, biological, or chemical agents; utilize correct decontamination procedures; select and utilize the proper personal protective equipment; and prepare simplified downwind hazard prediction.
Instruction: Major topics covered in this course include the NBC (nuclear, biological, chemical) terrorism threat, types of biological agents; radiological materials; chemical agents; dissemination devices; detection and identification equipment, personal protective equipment, decontamination procedures; downwind hazard prediction; and responder actions. Methods of instruction include lecture, utilization of videos and other audio/visual materials, discussion,
classroom activities and a practical exercise.
Domestic Preparedness Training
Technician - Emergency Medical Services Course (NBCEMS)
Length: 9 hours
Objective: Describe the unique challenges of NBC (nuclear, biological, chemical) terrorism for EMS personnel.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able-to recognize the NBC threat; know the differences in NBC terrorism; understand the properties and characteristics of NBC agents; know the properties of NBC weapons; utilize proper emergency response actions; and know the characteristics of the incident site.
Instruction: Major topics covered in this course include EMS management of NBC casualties, types of radiological hazards, acute health effects of radiation contamination and exposure, signs and symptoms of exposure to biological agents, secondary contamination, symptoms of chemical exposure, cross-contamination, proper protective equipment, bomb blasts, crush injuries and the management of a mixed NBC incident. Methods of instruction include lecture and discussion, the use of varied audio/visual media, class activities, and a student practical exercise.
Wildland Firefighter Program
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources, in conjunction with the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute, offers a program from the U. S. Forestry Service which leads to Wildland Fire Fighter certification. There are
18 courses which, when successfully completed, meet the requirement for certification as a Wildland Fire Fighter I - IV.
Wildland Firefighter I
Introduction to ICS (WFIICS)
Length: 2 - 4 hours
Objective: To identify and describe the components of the ICS with respect to organizational structure, positions and responsibilities, and facilities.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this introductory module, the student will be able to understand the basic terminology and common responsibilities of the Incident Command System.
Instruction: Major topics covered in the course are organizational structure of the Incident Command System, the positions within the ICS and their responsibilities. Designed for entry-level personnel working on an incident in a direct or support role, as well as off-incident support personnel, this class provides a foundation on which those personnel can function appropriately in the performance of their incident-related duties. Methods of instruction include lecture, use of
audio/visual materials, student workbooks, discussion, and small group activities.
Standards for Survival
(WFISS)
Length: 6 - 8 hours
Objective: To recognize and describe situations and conditions which could cause serious injuries and/or fatalities.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to recognize and describe those situations and conditions on the wildland fire incident that lead to fire shelter deployment, serious injury, or fatalities.
Instruction: Major topic covered in this course are the standard fire orders and situations to watch out for. Instructional methods include use of videotapes, class discussion, student workbooks and small group activities.
Firefighter Training (WFIFT)
Length: 32 hours
Prerequisite: Wildland Firefighter I -
Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
Objective: To describe the principles of safety on a wildland fire and to demonstrate the principles of effective wildland firefighting.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the entry-level firefighter will be able to demonstrate the principles of effective wildland firefighting with an understanding of safety,
tools and equipment, proper use of water, controls lines and standards for survival. This is required training for incident assignments as a Firefighter Type 2 (Forestry Service Designation).
Instruction: Major topic covered in the course include a safety orientation, preparation of the firefighter, specialized tools and equipment, firing devices, use of water, suppression, securing the control line, use of
maps, scouting, hazardous materials and standards for survival. Methods of instruction include lecture, use of
audio/visual materials, student workbooks, discussion, and small group activities.
Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
(WFIIWFB)
Length: 6 hours
Objective: To identify environmental factors affecting the start and spread of
wildfire, to identify the “fire triangle”, and recognize situations which indicate problems or extreme wildland fire behavior.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to recognize and describe the environmental factors which affect the start and spread of wildfires, and to recognize the potentially hazardous situations that may arise from
wildfires. This course is required training before assignment as a Firefighter Type 2.
Instruction: Major topics covered in this course include the impact of weather on wildland fires, the “fire
triangle”, and other environmental impacts on wildland
fires. Methods of instruction include lecture, use of
audio/visual materials, student workbooks, discussion, and small group activities.
Wildland Firefighter II
Advanced Firefighter Training
(WFIIAFT)
Length: 8 hours
Objective: To document information during fire
suppression, to describe open lines of communication, to make informed
decisions, apply LCES, and demonstrate appropriate size up and tactics.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to document the appropriate information required during fire suppression activities as a first level supervisor; know how to incorporate and maintain open lines of communication with all appropriate fire suppression personnel, be able to make informed decisions, apply lookouts, communications, escape routes, and safety zones (LCES) to fireside tactics, and demonstrate the steps required to properly size up a fire situation and determine appropriate tactics.
Instruction: Major topics covered in this course are the LCES system of fireside tactics, size up, tactics, decision making, need for communications, required information and documentation. Methods of instruction include lecture, interactive exercises, group and class discussion, and use of audio/visual materials,
Supervisory Concepts and Techniques
(WFIISCT)
Length: 16 hours
Objective: To apply the principles of communication and supervision required of a single resource boss.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to utilize the principles of basic supervision, communications, team building, and critical incident stress as well as function as a single resource boss within the Incident
Command System.
Instruction: Major topics in the course include supervisory responsibilities, ethics, workforce diversity, leadership,
communications, team building, and critical incident stress management. Designed for first level supervisory position in operations, the class utilizes discussion, lecture, use of audio/visual materials, and small group activities.
Portable Pumps and Water
(WFIIPPW)
Length: 24 hours
Objective: To identify types of portable pumps, equipment, and hose
lays, to describe methods of using water to control
wildfires, and to perform necessary maintenance on portable pumps.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to understand and operate various portable pumps, describe various methods and variety of hose lays to use water to control wildfires, and to perform maintenance on those portable pumps.
Instruction: Major topics covered in this course include supply, delivery, and applications of water, portable fire pumps, and pump maintenance.
Methods of instruction include student workbook, use of audio/visual materials, a field exercise and graded field and final examinations.
Power Saws (WFIIPS)
Length: 28 hours
Objectives: To demonstrate skill in use and handling of chain saws; identify safe and correct procedures to felling, bucking and slashing; and identify correct troubleshooting and repair procedures.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to utilize a power saw properly in the control of
wildfires, to understand and utilize the cutting techniques for felling, bucking and slashing; and to identify differences in tree and brush species as necessary.
Instruction: Major topics included in this course
are proper and safe use of the chain saw in the control of
wildfires, utilization of various cutting techniques including felling, bucking and slashing, differences in tree and brush species as they affect
wildfires, and troubleshooting and repairing the chair can. Targeted for the advanced firefighter or squad boss, methods of instruction include classroom lecture and discussion, use of audio/visual materials, text references, and a field exercise.
Driving for the Fire Service
(WFIIDFS)
Length: 40 hours
Objective: To demonstrate safe driving techniques in a variety of conditions, proper procedures for daily vehicle checks; and proper winching and towing procedures.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to demonstrate safe on and off road driving techniques, driving in unusual conditions, conduct daily safety checks of the vehicle, and demonstrate proper winching and towing procedures.
Instruction: Major topics covered in this course include attitudes and perceptions of the driver, night driving, the first engine driving experience, unusual conditions in off-road driving, safety checks of the vehicle, daylight driving on highways, uphill, sidehill and downhill off road driving techniques, and winching and towing in off-road conditions. Methods of instruction include lecture, demonstration, use of audio/visual materials, student workbook, small group activities, and field exercises.
Wildland Firefighter III
Basic ICS (WFIIIBICS)
Length: 24 hours
Objective: To identify and describe the principle features of ICS and describe how the ICS is used to meet the organizational needs of both large and small incidents.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to function within the
Incident Command System as a first line supervisor.
Instruction: Major topics covered in the course include principle and features of the
Incident Command System, and overview of the organizational structure, facilities, resource status keeping, and common responsibilities. Methods of instruction include student reference materials, workbooks, audio/visual materials, lecture, small group activities, and testing.
Wildfire Origin and Cause Determination
(WFIIIWOC)
Length: 29 hours
Objective: To conduct an investigation into the origin and cause of wildfires and to present the results to an appropriate authority.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to gather and identify equipment and supplies required to conduct a wildfire
investigation, will recognize and record potential and key information about the
fire, determine the origin and cause of the fire, properly collect and preserve any evidence which can be used to prove the fire
cause, interview witnesses and obtain suspect
information, prepare the necessary reports to record the
facts, and to describe how to make a professional appearance before judicial bodies.
Instruction: Major topics covered in this course include identifying the type of equipment and supplies needed to conduct an investigation of a wildfire; how to identify key information concerning a fire; how to determine the origin of a fire and its cause; procedures for evidence collection and preservation; the “dos and don’ts” of interviewing; writing an accurate report based on findings;
the nuances of making a professional appearance before the court, and how to make a case. Methods of instruction include student workbook, the use of audio/visual materials, lecture, discussion, role playing, and small group activities.
Crew Boss (Single Resource)
(WFIIICB)
Length: 24 hours
Objective: To identify and demonstrate the tasks required to safely and effectively use a tractor/plow to suppress wildfire.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to supervise the safe operation of the tractor/plow in wildfire suppression, including direct and indirect attack, pre attack decisions, and tandem operation.
Instruction: Major topics included in this course include fuel models and fire behavior, capabilities of various fuels and soils, size up and tactics, pre-attack decision making, methods of direct and indirect attack, and working with other tractor/plow bosses for tandem operation. Targeted for the single resource tractor/plow boss, methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, use of audio/visual materials, and small group activities.
Interagency Incident Business Management
(WFIIIIIB)
Length: 16 hours
Objective: To demonstrate proficiency in incident management practices.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to demonstrate proficiency in incident management practices concerning rules of conduct, recruitment, pay provisions, timekeeping, compensation for injury, property acquisition and management, cooperative agreements, and accidents and claims.
Instruction: Major topics covered in this course include employee responsibility and conduct, personnel timekeeping, pay and commissary, correct reporting procedures for traumatic injury/occupational diseases, procurement and equipment time reporting, property management, interagency agreements, and claims/accident investigation. Methods of instruction utilize audio/visual materials, lecture, discussion, and small group activities.
Basic Air Operations (WFIIIBAO)
Length: 16 hours
Objective: To define tactical and logistical use of aircraft in wildfire suppression; identify safety procedures working around aircraft; and identify types and uses of aircraft in wildfire incidents.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able
to safely work around aircraft utilized in wildfire suppression, discuss tactical and logistical use of aircraft in wildfire suppression, and identify the types of aircraft used in wildfire suppression, their characteristics, and uses.
Instruction: Major topics covered in this course are use of aircraft, safe operation around aircraft, management policy, regulations and procedures governing operations, tactical and logistical use of aircraft, and special requirements for helicopter landing areas. Methods of instruction include use of audio/visual materials, lecture, discussion, and small group exercises.
Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior
(WFIIIIWFB)
Length: 32 hours
Objective: To identify and describe the environmental, topographic, and fuel factors which influence the behavior of
wildfires; and the causes of extreme fire behavior such as spotting, crowning, and fire whirls.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to undertake safe and effective fire management operations.
Instruction: Major topics covered in this course deal with fire environmental differences, and are tailored for local and regional differences. The second in a series of five which deal with wildland fire behavior, methods of instruction include a pre-work package, pre-test, student workbook, use of audio/visual materials, and a final examination.
Wildland Firefighter IV
Initial Attack Incident Commander Type 4
(WFIVIATIC)
Length: 24 hours
Objective: To be able to gain essential data, size up the fire, deploy initial resources, and lead the initial
attack on a wildfire.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to gather essential data about a wildfire and lead the initial attack resources to the fire; size up the fire and plan the initial strategy and tactics with available resources; communicate information to a designated officer; to brief and deploy initial attack resources and to make adjustments when necessary and to maintain adequate records and participate in post fire activities.
Instruction: Major topics covered in this course are readiness and mobilization, size-up, planning and ordering, deployment and containment, control mop-up and management, administrative requirements and post fire evaluation. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, use of audio/visual materials, student workbook, small group activities, unit tests and a final examination
Fire Operations in the Urban Interface
(WFIVFOU)
Length: 32 hours
Objective: To identify safe and effective strategy and tactics to minimize harm presented by wildland fire to urban interface.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to decide upon a plan of action, triage structural dangers, plan a tactical attack and handle public relations and follow-up.
Instruction: Major topics covered in this course are sizing up the urban wildfire, triage of structures, safety in the urban interface, initial strategy and action, assessment of the action plan, tactics, and public relations and follow up of the incident. Designed for incident commanders and company officers on the initial attack, methods of instruction include use of audio/visual aids, workbook assignments, classroom exercises, local case studies and written examinations.
Ignition Operations (Firing Methods and Procedures)
(WFIVIO)
Length: 24 hours
Objective: To describe the role and responsibility of the firing boss, and to describe commonly used firing devices.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will understand the duties and responsibilities of the fire boss, to have a description of available firing devices, know firing methods, and
be able to evaluate on-going and completed firing operations.
Instruction: Major topics covered in this course include the duties and responsibilities of a firing boss, the types of firing equipment, firing methods, and evaluation of the on-going and completed firing operations. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, use of audio/visual materials,
student workbook, handouts and a final examination. |