Before you decide that this course may not be for you, ask yourself the following questions. Do I really know my liability exposure when it comes to enforcing or ignoring my community`s fire alarm system installations? Do I understand the ramifications of the ADA? Do I know the most common mistakes made on each fire alarm system? Do I know the difference between a smoke detector and a heat detector? Does it matter? Do I enjoy going to the same building at 4am because of a faulty alarm system? What can I do about it? What kind of documentation is required upon completion? You just may be surprised how powerful this course is to your department`s knowledge. It may not have the razzle-dazzle of training by extinguishing a burning structure, but it may help you save lives in your community. Why not send at least one representative from your department?
This is a course designed to cover the aspects concerning everyday Fire Police operations. It will focus on policy and procedures, authority, responsibilities, equipment, and problem situations. This class meets the Maine Department Bureau Of Labor's certification for Public Safety Traffic Flagger.
Description: A course designed to initiate the beginning firefighter in the knowledge necessary for fire fighting. Areas included are: role of the firefighter, fire behavior, protective equipment, hand tools, hose and appliances, familiarizing with apparatus and others. Subjects covered will not be in depth and further training in those specific areas is important. Students in this course should preferably be members of a department with less than two (2) years experience. This course will be primarily lecture with familiarization of apparatus that is on hand.
Description: This class will focus on the mechanics of lifting, moving, and securing heavy objects, such as during a structural collapse or construction accident. After a brief classroom session students will rotate through a number of practical stations. Emphasis will be placed on the use of hand tools to lift and move heavy objects. Cribbing and stabilizing, including the construction of box cribs, irregularly shaped objects, and constructing ramps and braking systems will be covered. Also, a variety of mechanical jacks, including bottle jacks, ratchet jacks, air bags, and pneumatic struts will be reviewed. Advantages and disadvantages of each are discussed with demonstrations.
Description: The mere broadcast of the term Mayday has changed the lives of many good fireground commanders forever! Have you prepared your Incident Commanders for battle or are they going to shoot from the hip? This seminar will shed osme dramatic light on the complexity of Managing the Mayday. This class will review leading causes of the Mayday, RIT Operations Timetable and Statistics, Fireground Discipline, Risk vs. Gain, Communications - Analyze Audio from past missed Mayday Calls, Real Video Footage of Near-Misses, Command and Operational Templates for better Mayday Management, Do you even have enough manpower for a Mayday? Let FETC show you how to front load your RIT / Alarm Assignments / Command Team with Crew Resource Management for a more powerful and safer fireground.
Description: Scott Air-Pak field level training includes: Air-Pak theory of operation and Air-Pak and cylinder maintenance. Field level maintenance procedures for the back frame, regulator, reducer, face piece, and cylinder valve. Hands-on training includes regulator opening, cleaning, and disinfecting, face piece disassembly and cleaning.
The first segment of the class will discuss the importance of Traffic Incident Management for all public safety personnel. The goals of the class will be to inform participants on how to avoid traffic congestion which can cause secondary crashes and avoid injury or eath to emergency workers. The theory of 'quick clearance' will be discussed as well as placement of emergency vehicles when setting up a scene for protection of emergency workers. The second segment of the class will cover the importance of crash scene evidence preservation. The types of evidence found on scene can be critical to crash investigators. Emergency responders will be taught how to identify and protect roadway, victim and vehicle evidence at a scene.
Description: This class will focus on the use of rope and rope systems in technical rescue. After a brief classroom session students will have a review of basic fire service knots. They will then rotate through a number of practical stations, including instruction on advanced knots, basic and advanced anchor systems, basic and advanced mechanical advantage systems for hauling/raising, and the use of friction/gravity for lowering. Incident size-up, operational and safety concerns, and patient packaging are also discussed.
Description: This course is designed to assist the fire officers and firefighters on the fireground make key decisions in several areas:
1) Size up on the fireground: This segment is designed to assist in properly setting up the fireground in the first few minutes. Areas covered are: 13 points of size up to remember, Communications on the fireground, How to respond to the incident in a proactive manner.
2) Engine Company Operations: This segment covers the importance of an engine company working as a team. Areas covered are: Water supply and importance, Line size and deployment, Nozzle patterns and streams.
3) Ladder Company Operations: This segment covers the importance of ladder company functions. Areas covered are: Importance of ventilation on the fireground & techniques, Search and rescue techniques, Overhaul operations and their importance.
4) Fireground Safety & Survival: This segment emphasizes how important that firefighter safety is EVERYONE'S responsibility. Areas covered are: Firefighter attitude, Protective Clothing, Fire Apparatus Response, and Fireground awareness.
Description: This course covers tank operations, drafting, principles of hydraulics, and operations of fire department pumpers moving up to 500 GPM of water. This course will include a lecture as well as practical exercises.
Protective Clothing Required
Description: Advanced pumps covers basic hydraulics, drafting, testing pumps, in-line pumps, relay pumping, tandem pumping, pumping hand lines, deck guns, auto nozzles and ladder pipes.
PREREQUISITE: BASIC PUMPS
Description: So you want to be a firefighter when you grow up! Whether you have a family member in the fire service and want to learn more about what they do or you have dreams of a career, this class is intended to be a fun and games hands on intro to the fire and EMS service to spark the interest of 10 to 15 year olds. Come and experience what it takes and what it means to be a firefighter in this pre explorer program. Topics covered will range from learning the basics of the fire triangle and fire class, to equipment, tools, gear, ropes, ladders, extinguishers, hose, apparatus and EMS.
Description: This course builds awareness in the critical problems of firefighter deaths and injuries in emergency and non-emergency situations, and provides proven risk reduction skills to help make firefighters safer. It is recommended that every member of the fire service complete this course.
Description: This course is designed for Company Officer's, acting Company Officer's, or senior firefighters responsible for the management of a single fire company at an emergency incident, and those officers who are responsible for company readiness, personnel safety, and leadership as it relates to company operation.
Description: Students completing this course will be able to explain the purpose and use of the Communications Model and the Quick Access Pre-fire Plan (QAP) 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 upon consideration of risk/benefit and available resources; describe the six steps required to implement the Tactical Action Model and the factors on which apparatus placement is based; select appropriate ventilation tactics and develop a rescue action plan; select appropriate rescue tactics and develop a rescue action plan; identify and explain the actions required to support fire confinement and extinguishment activities; select and deploy the appropriate hose lines to accomplish fire confinement and extinguishments; describe the correct procedures for deployment of a hose line from a standpipe system; identify tactical considerations for providing a water supply to meet incident needs; identify principles and tactics for establishing water supplies from municipal sources, static sources, and portable sources, for protecting exposures, for achieving salvage, and for achieving overhaul; identify the special construction factors of single family dwelling involved in fire; demonstrate the ability to use the Communications Model; determine appropriate strategy, select correct tactics, and operate within an appropriate Incident Command System (ICS) organization at a fire in a single-family dwelling.
Description: This 16 hour USDOT curriculum based program consists of eight hours of classroom time covering the applicable state motor vehicle laws, emergency vehicle dynamics and physical forces, personal readiness, operational awareness and scene safety. The second day consists of range time negotiating multiple obstacles in order to develop an individual's awareness of their emergency vehicle, its capabilities and limitations. This program satisfies the MAINE EMS requirements for AVOC certification.
Description: This course will provide the student with the study of the tools and techniques of extrication and rescue utilizing basic hand tools as well as the most sophisticated rescue equipment. Both classroom and hands-on instruction will be used with the emphasis on hands-on work.
Protective Clothing Required
Description: This program will consist of an 8 hour classroom lecture and discussion on the principles of hydraulic tools and new vehicle construction. The second day will consist of hands-on work with the hydraulic tools using the latest techniques. Protective Clothing Required
Description: The Doron driving simulator gives the students a chance to experience situations behind the wheel that otherwise would be devastating and costly. It puts people behind the wheel of trucks that will encounter other drivers at uncontrolled intersections, pedestrians and other obstacles. This class is designed for drivers that have been through EVOC/AVOC but want more wheel time and experience. This class includes a classroom portion and simulator driving experience.
Description: Critical elements of size-up and decision-making for structural firefighting operations. Includes the command sequence; arrival reports, resource requirements; critical, strategic, and tactical decisions and action planning. Firefighters learn safe interior/exterior attack techniques based on the Incident command system and support operations. Designed to develop the firefighters/ Company officer's supervisory and management capabilities in structural firefighting operations. Includes the firefighter / company officer's role in fire ground operations, company readiness, communications process, Incident Command, fire behavior, and the process of applying it to a plan. Drills include Fire Attack, R.I.T., forcible entry, ventilation, Incident Command.
Teams of firefighters perform search and rescue, ventilation, salvage overhaul and fire attack in live fire conditions. Senior firefighters, officers, or members aspiring to become officers preferred. This class contains live fire evolutions!!
Must be FF 1, plus an experienced Firefighter.
SCBA & 1 spare bottle required.
Copy of Fit Test
Description: Stretching the first line and getting it into operation with the proper flow is crucial to the successful outcome of fire attack. Anyone who has ever stood in front of a pump panel while his crew advances a line inside a burning structure thinks two things: Why did I have to drive today? and Please don't let anything go wrong. If a problem develops during pump operations, the apparatus operator is expected to be able to troubleshoot and fix it quickly, which can be overwhelming for the unprepared. The pumping apparatus operator should be able to classify a problem and quickly resolve it without leaving the pump panel, so there is minimal impact on the interior fire crews.
The presentation will focus on the value of the many different styles of nozzles including their intended application, smooth bore versus fog streams, critical GPM, correct hoseline selection, and the common problems pump operators can encounter during pump operations with the corresponding actions to needed to quickly resolve them. In conjunction with the hands-on program, this presentation will demonstrate the most efficient weapon selection for a correct attack method, dispel many common fireground myths and leave you with a valuable street-smart understanding of the basic engine company arsenal.
Description: This class is a must for the rookie Firefighter right up to the "salty" Chief. Over the years this class has evolved from simply teaching the firefighter a few survival skills to the information rich version it is today. Through case study and pratical experiences, the diverse Instructor corp will guide you through class room and hands on activities to keep you alive. You will not only learn about survival skills but about RIT, thermal imaging, search, and situational awareness as well. Combine that with the use of the most up to date technology and devices and you have a class that is well worth your time and investment. This class is as physically demanding as it is mentally rewarding so be ready for an action packed weekend.
Requirements: FF I minimum training level (recommended).
Complete set of turnout gear, SCBA with spare cylinder, and copy of Fit Test required.
Description: On every fireground there are numerous truck company tasks that must be accomplished for a successful firefight. These range from forcible entry, searching, laddering, and ventilating to overhaul operations. Often due to limited manpower and resources, the truck company firefighter must adapt to the conditions and overcome the challenges that arise. Many times firefighters refer to tricks of the trade and may have to rely on them to successfully complete their tasks. However, are they really tricks or are they a necessary part of being a well educated firefighter who can recall them at a moment's notice on the fireground. This class will have firefighters perform Hands-On training in numerous evolutions associated with truck company operations. It will also allow firefighters to increase their overall skill level, safety and enhance their overall firefighting knowledge.
Protective Cloting & SCBA and Fit Testing Required.
Description: This course is designed to introduce firefighter, line officers, and chief officers, to CAFS (Compressed Air Foam Systems). It will touch on different types of foam and the how, when, and where to use them. Along with the introduction of the air into the system to enhance the capabilities as extinguishing agents. Come see the first of its kind class evolving around the latest technology in firefighting equipment.
Protective Clothing & SCBA with one Spare Bottle and Fit Testing Required.
Description: This course is designed to teach the student who is assigned the duty of department safety officer. This course will also discuss how to become an effective safety officer by knowing what to look for on the fire ground. It will also discuss some of the laws pertaining to safety issues in the fire service. Upon successful completion of this course the student will receive a NFA 16 hr. certificate.
Protective Cloting & SCBA with one Spare Bottle and Fit Test Required.
Description: Does your fire department provide respond to the local airfield or do you just want to be prepared in case something comes out of the blue in your back yard? This 16 hour course will cover the airport environment, aircraft familiarization, communications, emergency plans, incident response and operations.
Description: This course is designed to familiarize and certify firefighters in the use of an Self Contained Breathing Apparatus. This course will meet Department of Labor Standards for the use of an SCBA in firefighting. This course will have both classroom and practical applications. This is the OLD Module # 2. This course can not be used to bridge over to Jones & Bartlett.
Protective Cloting & SCBA with one Spare Bottle and Fit Testing Required.
Description: This class covers the standards for fire apparatus as described in NFPA 1901, Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus, and in NFPA 1911, Standard for the Inspection, Maintenance, Testing, and Retirement of In-Service Automotive Fire Apparatus.
For Reference Materials please go to EVT web site. http://www.evtcc.org For those wishing to take the certification examination, please pre-register.This two-day block of instruction will cover Fire Service History and Orientation, Fire Service
Communications, Incident Management Systems, and Fire Behavior.
(Chapter 1, 3, 4, 5)
This two-day block on instruction will cover Firefighter Qualifications, Response and Size-up, Firefighter
Survival, and Firefighter Rehabilitation.
(Chapter 2, 10, 17, 19)
This two-day block of instruction will cover Portable Fire Extinguishers, Firefighter Tools and Equipment,
and Ropes and Knots.
(Chapter 7, 8, 9)
This two-day block of instruction will cover Forcible Entry and Ladders.
(Chapter 11, 12)
This two-day block on instruction will cover Search and Rescue and Ventilation.
(Chapter 13, 14)
This two-day block of instruction will cover Water Supply, Hose, Nozzles, Streams, and Foam.
(Chapter 15,16)
Description: Using simulations, Fire Officers and Senior Firefighters get a chance to apply the techniques of Size Up, Initial Reports, identifying fire conditions upon arrival, predicting fire travel, conducting a Risk/Benefit Analysis, choosing operational modes, assigning initial fire control companies, and resource evaluation. You will be Commanding the Initial Fire Attack
Description: Scott Air-Pak field level training includes: Air-Pak theory of operation and Air-Pak and cylinder maintenance. Field level maintenance procedures for the back frame, regulator, reducer, face piece, and cylinder valve. Hands-on training includes regulator opening, cleaning, and disinfecting, face piece disassembly and cleaning.
Description: This class will cover new car technology. We discuss what we have learned from crash testing. We will discuss vehicle safety systems and what the direct and indirect hazards are. We will discuss vehicle material and construction, the challenges and solutions. We will discuss Hybrid vehicles and the direct and indirect hazards associated with them. Finally we will discuss Holmatro's response with tool technology and a hands on demonstration with different extrication techniques.
Description: This class will cover new car technology. We discuss what we have learned from crash testing. We will discuss vehicle safety systems and what the direct and indirect hazards are. We will discuss vehicle material and construction, the challenges and solutions. We will discuss Hybrid vehicles and the direct and indirect hazards associated with them. Finally we will discuss Holmatro's response with tool technology and a hands on demonstration with different extrication techniques.
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