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information

NYS Division of Homeland Security

and Emergency Services

Office of Fire Prevention and Control

State Office Campus

1220 Washington Avenue

Building 7A, 2nd Floor

Albany, NY 12226

Phone: 518-474-6746

Fax: 518-474-3240

e-mail: [email protected]y.gov

Web: www.dhses.ny.gov/ofpc

NYS Academy of Fire Science

600 College Avenue

Montour Falls, NY 14865-9634

Phone: 607-535-7136

Fax: 607-535-4841

e-mail: [email protected]y.gov

County Fire Coordinators

Contact list on website:

www.dhses.ny.gov/ofpc/county-fire-coordinators

The course information, schedules, and

application forms are on the web:

www.dhses.ny.gov/ofpc

vision

The New York State Office of Fire Prevention

and Control strives to be a national

recognized leader in fire services, delivering

the highest quality, state of the art, and

most comprehensive training, response, and

technical assistance programs and services

to emergency responders, local entities, and

the citizens of New York State. The Office’s

programs enable: the state’s fire service to

become the best trained, best prepared

and most effective professional emergency

response force in the nation; New York

State’s colleges, universities, state properties

and its citizens, to be the safest in regard to

fire prevention and awareness; and the state

to maintain arson related fires at the lowest

per capita within the United States.

mission

The Office of Fire Prevention and Control

will deliver a wide breadth of services to

firefighters, emergency responders, state

and local government agencies, public and

private colleges, and the citizens of New

York. The Office advances public safety

through firefighter training, education, fire

prevention, investigative, special operations

and technical rescue programs. The timely

delivery of these essential services enables

the Office to make significant contributions

to the safety of all of New York State.

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Pg. 4 Training Locations

Pg. 11 Information

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Pg. 7 Emergency Medical Service

Pg. 7 Emergency Response To Terrorism

Pg. 8 Fire/Arson Investigation

Pg. 10 Fire Equipment Maintenance

Pg. 11 Fire Instructor Development

Pg. 11 Fire Officer Development

Pg. 13 Fire Prevention/Code Enforcement

Pg. 15 Fire Suppression

Pg. 18 Hazardous Materials

Pg. 21 Health and Safety

Pg. 21 Technical Rescue

Pg. 25 Special Programs

Pg. 26 Fees/Registration Instructions

Pg. 28 Registration Form

Pg. 29 Training Authorization Letter

Pg. 31 Fire / Arson Investigation Training Program Agency Endorsement Affidavit

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NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES

nYs academY of fire science

Location

The Academy is situated at the intersection of NYS Route

14 and College Avenue in the Village of Montour Falls,

Schuyler County, the Finger Lakes Region of New York

State. It is approximately 40 miles south of exit 41 or

42 of the NYS Thruway and 20 miles north of Elmira

and NYS Route 17. US Airways Express, Continental,

and Northwest Airlink serve Elmira/Corning Regional

Airport, 15 miles from the Academy, where car rentals are

available. www.ecairport.com

Facilities

The main, six-story building contains administrative

offices, student housing and lounges, a cafeteria and

bookstore. The adjacent classroom building provides

eight traditional classrooms, a computer center, a 298-

seat auditorium and a library. Facilities for hands-on

training include: the arson simulation training center

(re-burnable structure), hazardous materials training

site, sprinkler laboratory, SCBA maze, roof simulator,

confined space simulator, live fire training building, and

rescue shoring simulator. Fishing, baseball, volleyball

and jogging are among the outdoor recreational oppor-

tunities.

Library

The Library, one of the nation’s most extensive fire

service collections, maintains over 6,000 books and

reports and over 3200 videotape, CD and DVD titles. Our

online catalog (http://71.4.229.140/m4/opac/m4opac.

dll?installation=afs) lets you search the Library’s collec-

tion. The online catalog includes a computerized index

of emergency response journal articles, many hot links

to full text items and Web resources. Click on “Visual

Search” for extra tools.

can also sign up for updates & news by email, and get

access to many databases at the NYS Library and NY City

Public Library. Call Librarian Diana Robinson at 607-

535-7136 ext. 605; fax 607-535-4841 or email

[email protected].gov

The Library is open to the public. When students are in

residence, Library hours are scheduled to coincide with

leisure time and assignments. Please visit www.dhses.

ny.gov/ofpc/training/fire-academy/library.cfm for more

information, helpful documents and a link to the online

catalog.

Accommodations

The administration and residential building accommo-

dates a total of 190 students in 68 double rooms, 6-single

bed handicap rooms, three 12-person and two 6-person

dormitories. Rooms are assigned on a first-come/first-

served basis. The Academy maintains a list of nearby

hotels and motels, or log on to: www.schuylerny.com and

look for Montour Falls or Watkins Glen accommoda-

tions.

Meals

Meals are served cafeteria style. A full-service breakfast

and lunch, offering a variety of hot and cold entrees

including soup at lunch, is provided. Dinner consists of

a choice of entrees, salad bar, and dessert. Coffee, tea,

and snacks are available throughout the day. Medical

dietary needs can be accommodated with advance

notice at the time of registration. Serving hours are:

breakfast (7-7:45 a.m.); lunch (noon-12:45 p.m.); dinner

(5:30-6:15 p.m.). Bagged lunches are available upon

request for off campus courses or departing students.

Check-In Times

Resident students may check in after 5 p.m. on the eve-

ning preceding an 8 a.m. class start. Note: Dinner is not

served on incoming registration night. For classes starting

at 1 p.m., check in time is after 11 a.m. the same day.

Amenities

Rooms are equipped with bed linens, blankets, pillows,

towels, soap, a radio/alarm clock and phones. Televisions are

located in common areas. The Academy does not have a

laundry facility.

Rules

The buildings are non-smoking. Alcohol is not allowed in

the buildings or on the grounds of the Academy.

training locations

The New York State fire service residential training courses are offered at the NYS Academy of Fire Science, in

Montour Falls. Certain technical rescue courses are also available on a regional basis. Outreach courses are offered in

various satellite locations throughout the State. The location where a course is given, along with its respective course

number, is listed at the end of each course description.

regional technical rescue

Selected technical rescue training courses are offered

regionally, as well as at the Fire Academy. This course

delivery method is designed to promote team related

training in technical rescue skills and is scheduled

through the County Fire Coordinators Office. Technical

rescue courses regional availability is listed at the

end of each specific course description. Additional

information is available from OFPC’s Special Services

Bureau:

www.dhses.ny.gov/ofpc/groups/special-services

outreach program

The OFPC outreach program consists of courses that

are taught locally and regionally in county training

facilities, firehouses and other suitable sites. County Fire

Coordinators and municipal training officers designated

by OFPC are responsible for scheduling the courses and

students must register with them to enroll in an outreach

course. To find out the dates courses are being offered,

contact your local County Fire Coordinator. Contact

Information can be found at:

www.dhses.ny.gov/ofpc/county-fire-coordinators

NYS Division of Homeland Security

and Emergency Services

Office of Fire Prevention & Control

State Office Campus

1220 Washington Avenue

Building 7A, 2nd Floor

Albany, NY 12226

Phone: 518-474-6746

Fax: 518-474-3240

e-mail: [email protected]y.gov

Web: www.dhses.ny.gov/ofpc

course schedule information

Please note that the courses listed within this book are not necessarily offered every year.

For a complete and current schedule of courses,

go to: www.dhses.ny.gov/ofpc/training

certification information

For information on both state and national certifications, go to:

www.dhses.ny.gov/ofpc/training/fire-academy/certifications.cfm

fire service degree programs

Several colleges and universities in New York State offer Fire Service-related degree programs.

In some cases, degree credit may be available for OFPC courses. Contact these institutions for

further information. See listing at:

http://www.dhses.ny.gov/ofpc/training/fire-academy/advanced-education.cfm

Office of Fire Prevention & Control

NYS Academy of Fire Science

600 College Avenue

Montour Falls, NY 14865-9634

Phone: 607-535-7136

Fax: 607-535-4841

County Fire Coordinators

Contact list on website:

www.dhses.ny.gov/ofpc/county-fire-coordinators

questions, contact:

Essential forms and information are also available online.

nYs emergencY responder curriculum

COURSES AND SCHEDULES ON THE WEB: WWW.DHSES.NY.GOV/OFPC

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE

Emergency Medical Technician-Basic

This unique fifteen-day program includes

instruction in all skills necessary to provide

emergency medical care at a basic life sup-

port level with an ambulance service or

other specialized emergency medical ser vice

(EMS) operations. A clinical experience re-

quirement, to be completed outside of class,

is part of the course.

Designed for: All emergency response personnel

Course Length: 130 hours plus 10 hours clinical

experience

Prerequisites: Candidates must be at least 18 years

of age and have no criminal convictions. Prior

to starting clinical time, students must also

provide proof of a physical; two MMRs or a

Rubella titer within the last year; a Mantoux

Test for Tuberculosis ( ) within the last three

months; a D/T within the last five years,

Hepatitis B vaccination or a copy of a waiver of

the vaccine, and proof of liability insurance.

Materials Fee: $10

Course number : 01-03-0007

Course Location(s): Academy

Emergency Medical Technician Refresher

This convenient three-weekend course will

help the Emergency Medical Technician

(EMT) refresh previously learned mate-

rial while gaining new knowledge, skills

and abilities necessary to be a compe-

tent, productive and valuable member

of the emergency medical services team.

Through both a written and practical skills

challenge approach, this course will help

evaluate the current skill and knowledge of

the refresh ing EMT student and provide an

oppor tunity for customizing the course to

meet the needs of the individual student. It

will also provide a mechanism to acknowl-

edge and provide credit for the experience

of the EMT student. All candidates will

be required to submit proof of comple-

tion of 6 short, on-line courses assigned

between the first and second weekends of

the course.

Designed for: Emergency Medical Technicians

Course Length: 102 hours

Prerequisite: NYS Emergency Medical Technician

certification

Materials Fee: $10

Tuition fee: $425 (Waived for members of NYS DOH-

recognized EMS Provider Agencies)

Course number : 01-03-0006

Course Location(s): Academy

EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO TERRORISM

Biological Terrorism: An Overview of the

Threat

This course introduces emergency

services personnel to the Centers for

Disease Control (CDC) threat classifica-

tion system and the potential biological

agents that may be employed during a

terrorist incident. This course discusses

the historical usage of bio-agents in

warfare and terrorist attacks, biological

agent overview, an overview of poten-

tial production equipment and basic

response suggestions.

Designed for: All emergency service responders

Course Length: 4 hours

Course number : 01-09-0005

Course Location(s): Locally via Outreach

Defense Against Weapons of Mass

Destruction Awareness

Topics include who and what may be

targets for nuclear, biological, and

chemical (NBC) attacks, what are NBC

agents, and the effects of NBC agents

on emergency responders and protec-

tive measures.

Designed for: All emergency response personnel

Course Length: 4 hours

Course number : 01-09-0010

Course Location(s): Locally via Outreach

Domestic Preparedness Response to

Radiation Incidents

This awareness level course describes

the hazards posed by materials that

have a potential for radiological activity

in a weapons of mass destruction envi-

ronment. The participant will be able to

describe the types of radiation, identify

typical sources for each type of radia-

tion, and will describe the importance

of instrumentation. The clues used to

identify the presence of materials such

as placarding, labels, and containers will

also be covered.

Designed for: All first response personnel

Course length: 4 hours

Course number : 01-09-0060

Course Location(s): Locally via Outreach

Domestic Preparedness: The Role of Policy

Making Officials

Provides information about incidents

that may involve chemical, biological, or

radiological agents and what actions first

responders will take to stabilize the inci-

dent. In addition, the powers of the chief

elected official under NYS Executive Law

Article 2b is also covered.

Designed for: Elected officials and municipal sup-

port personnel

Course Length: 2 hours

Course number : 01-09-0061

Course Location(s): Locally via Outreach

Domestic Preparedness: The Supervisor’s

Role in Safety

Provides an overview of the type of ma-

terials, agents, or devices that may be

involved in a chemical, biological, or ra-

diological threat and provides guidance

on steps to take for employee safety.

Designed for: Workplace supervisors

Course Length: 1 hour

Course number : 01-09-0062

Course Location(s): Locally via Outreach

Emergency Response to Terrorism: Basic

Concepts

This material is tailored for operations

level responders that will work in a defen-

sive mode and support decontamination

activities. Designed to provide an over-

view of chemical, biological, radiological,

incendiary, and explosive agents or mate-

rials that are considered weapons of mass

destruction.

Designed for: All initial responders

Course Length: 12 hours

Course number : 01-09-0064

Course Location(s): Locally via Outreach

Emergency Response to Terrorism:Tactical

Consideration for the Emergency

Medical Service

Designed for EMS personnel with the re-

sponsibility to render patient care to victims

of terrorist incidents. Training includes se-

curity considerations, identifying signs of

terrorism, anticipating unusual response

circumstances, assessing information, and

initiating self-protection actions. It also in-

cludes response, patient care, identifying

and preserving evidence, managing site

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safety, documenting the event, and de-

briefing personnel.

Designed for: Initial responders with the responsi-

bility of providing emergency medical care

Course Length: 12 hours

Course number : 01-09-0065

Course Location(s): Academy, Locally via Outreach

Emergency Response to Chemical WMD

Agents

The class details goals and objectives for

handling a terrorist event involving chemi-

cal WMD agents. Reviews detection meth-

ods and proper procedures, raises aware-

ness levels of first responders to the signs

and symptoms of common WMD agents,

and increases the confidence levels of

first responders when dealing with pos-

sible WMD events by reviewing policies/

procedures and practicing with hands-on

scenarios.

Designed for: Hazardous Materials Technicians on

Hazmat Teams

Course Length: 8 hours

Prerequisite (suggested): Hazardous Materials

Technician

Course number : 01-09-0001

Course Location(s): Locally via Outreach

Emergency Response to Terrorism:

Tactical Considerations for Hazardous

Materials

Provides instruction geared to the Hazard-

ous Materials Technician level of response.

It specifically deals with various chemical,

biological agents, and radiological materi-

als, levels of protective equipment required

for responders, and practical suggestions to

successfully mitigate an incident involving

these materials.

Designed for: Hazardous Materials Technicians

Course Length: 12 hours

Prerequisite (suggested): ERT:Basic Concepts

Course number : 01-09-0066

Course Location(s): Academy, Locally via Outreach

WMD Technician Level

Refresher Training

This class is intended as a refresher course

for those students who have previously com-

pleted Emergency Response to Terrorism-

Tactical Considerations for Hazardous

Materials. The class reviews WMD agents,

personal protective equipment, detection

of agents and mitigation techniques. Both

classroom and hands-on instruction is in-

cluded in this course.

Designed for: All emergency response personnel

Course Length: 8 hours

Prerequisite (suggested): ERT-Tactical

Consideration for Hazardous Materials

Course number : 01-09-0069

Course Location(s): Locally via Outreach

WMD Operations Level

Refresher Training

This refresher class reviews the CBRNE

agents and defensive operations related to

WMD Incidents.

Designed for: All emergency responders

Course Length: 4 hours

Prerequisite (suggested): ERT:Basic Concepts

Course number : 01-09-0067

Course Location(s): Locally via Outreach

FIRE/ARSON INVESTIGATION

Fire Behavior and Arson Awareness

Trains firefighters to understand normal

and predicted fire behavior. It enables stu-

dents to understand the basic concepts of

fire chemistry, the normal growth of fires,

and to develop and apply observational

skills that may be critical to a fire investiga-

tion. Using standard accepted procedures,

students apply techniques fundamental to

preserving the fire scene for further cause

determination.

Designed for: All fire service personnel

Course Length: 12 hours

Course number : 01-01-0012

Course Location(s): Locally via Outreach

Principles of Fire Investigation

Trains fire officers and entry-level fire inves-

tigators to determine the origin and cause

of fires, as required by NYS law, address-

ing National Fire Protection Association

(NFPA) considerations for conducting such

investigations. This course provides a basic

understanding of fire behavior and its value

in determining a fire’s origin and cause. It

includes basic building construction; deter-

mining points of origin and causes; acciden-

tal fires; incendiary and vehicle fires, and

those elements necessary to assist in their

determination, including scene documenta-

tion and interviewing techniques.

Designed for: Fire, Law Enforcement, and

Insurance SIU personnel

Course Length: 24 hours

Prerequisite: Fire Behavior and Arson Awareness

Course number : 01-01-0026

Course Location(s): Locally via Outreach

Fire Behavior/Arson Awareness and

Principles of Fire Investigation

Provides knowledge of basic fire chemistry

and observational skills necessary to judge

fire behavior. Students learn to determine

the cause and origin of fires and methods

of documenting the fire scene. Students

also learn the concept of incendiarism,

the legal aspects of fire investigation, and

basic interviewing techniques. The course

provides a basic understanding of fire’s be-

havior and its value in determining a fire’s

origin and cause. It is a combination of

outreach courses Fire Behavior and Arson

Awareness (01-01-0012) and Principles

of Fire Investigation (01-01-0026).

Designed for: Fire, Law Enforcement, and Insurance

SIU personnel

Course Length: 36 hours

Course number : 01-01-0014

Course Location(s): Academy

Fire/Arson Investigation

This extensive hands-on course provides

in-depth knowledge and skills necessary to

thoroughly investigate fires from fire scene

to the courtroom as outlined in NFPA

921. Includes fire dynamics, motives, scene

documentation, evidence, case preparation

and testimony. Students engage in a hands-

on investigation that includes investigating,

documenting and collecting evidence from

a fire scene, conducting background checks,

interviewing witnesses, case preparation,

and testifying at a mock trial in a court set-

ting in front of a judge.

Designed for: Attendance restricted to those fire,

police, prosecutorial and insurance investiga-

tors who are legally bound to investigate and

prosecute arson fires.

Course Length: 80 hours with additional evening

hours

Prerequisites: Fire Behavior and Arson Awareness

and Principles of Fire Investigation

Signed Fire / Arson Investigation Training

Program Agency Endorsement Affidavit

Materials Fee: $85

Student Required Equipment/Materials: Students

are required to have a copy of the most cur-

rent NFPA 921, appropriate personal protec-

tive equipment for head, eye, hands and foot

protection including inclement weather fire

investigations.E

Course number : 01-01-0017

Course Location(s): Academy

Note: Course includes evening sessions

For information on certifications, please go online at www.dhses.ny.gov/ofpc/training/fire-academy/certifications.cfm

Accelerant Detection Canine Team Annual

In-Service Training Workshop

Provides certified Accelerant Detection

Canine Teams an opportunity to conduct

searches under the guidance of experi-

enced K9 Trainers as a means to hone skills

on a semi-annual basis. Laboratory veri-

fied ignitable liquid prepared samples will

be utilized in a variety of search environ-

ments to evaluate search techniques and

canine team abilities to effectively search

and locate, with constructive feedback from

trainers.

Designed for: Accelerant Detection Canine Teams as

annually certified by OFPC

Course Length: 6 hours

Prerequisites: Current OFPC Certification as an

Accelerant Detection Canine Team

Course number : 01-01-0031

Course Location(s): Academy

Note: Special circumstances apply. Call the

Academy for further information.

Canine Accelerant Detection Certification

Provides extensive, highly specialized train-

ing for the development of a new canine

accelerant detection team. A canine partner

suitable for accelerant detection work will

be screened and selected by OFPC and

provided to the student handler. Student

canines and their handlers will be trained

using the praise and play training method-

ology. Teams will learn to detect families

of ignitable liquids as defined by ASTM

standards in addition to learning various

search techniques, canine health and be-

havior, and environmental conditioning.

Laboratory verified samples will be utilized

to test the K9 Teams ability to detect ap-

propriate ignitable liquids in both burned

and unburned. A written exam must also

be successfully completed. This course is for

experienced fire investigators and requires

a municipal / government sponsorship.

Designed for: New Canine Accelerant K9 Teams

Course length: 300 hours

Prerequisite: New York State Fire Investigator Level II

Certification or equivalent, and

Signed Fire / Arson Investigation Training Program

Agency Endorsement Affidavit

Materials fee: $750 * includes the canine, initial medi-

cal screening of the canine, and some basic equip-

ment.

Course number : 01-01-0006

Course Location(s): Academy

Note: Special circumstances apply. Call the

Academy for further information.

Note: Course includes evening sessions

Canine Accelerant Detection

Re-Certification

Provides for testing and re-certification

of established canine detection teams for

annual state certification. Advanced tech-

niques and field methods are presented

with scent recognition and testing con-

ducted by OFPC trainers using labora-

tory certified samples of ingnitable liquids,

burned and unburned.

Designed for: Investigative teams performing

canine accelerant detection

Course Length: 20 hours

Prerequisite: An operating canine accelerant detec-

tion team with a certificate attesting completion

of initial training by an accredited agency, and

Signed Fire / Arson Investigation Training

Program Agency Endorsement Affidavit

Materials Fee: $100

Course number : 01-01-0007

Course Location(s): Academy

Note: Special circumstances apply. Call the

Academy for further information.

Electrical Fire Cause Determination I

Pr ov ides fire investigators with the k n o w l e d g e

and skills to prove or eliminate an electrical

f i re c ause. Students develop an understandi ng

of electrical power systems including basic

wiring, materials and equipment, and proper

and improper installations. Students engage

in several hands-on exercises to increase

their awareness of electrical behavior and

build confidence when examining electrical

systems.

Designed for: Fire investigators; fire officers

Course Length: 18 hours

Prerequisites: Fire Behavior and Arson Awareness

and Principles of Fire Investigation, or

NYS Academy of Fire Science Fire/Arson

Investigation, or National Fire Academy (NFA)

Fire/Arson Investigation

Course number : 01-01-0009

Course Location(s): Academy

Electrical Fire Cause Determination II

Continues to build upon the principles and

skills established in Electrical Fire Cause

Determination I (01-01-0009) by advanc-

ing the fire investigator’s knowledge in

the understanding of specific characteristics

of electrical arc failures. Topics covered

include arc tracking, open neutrals, high

resistance faults, small electrical appliance

failures and the characteristic failures of

various types of electrical light fixtures.

The course is conducted in a classroom and

laboratory setting involving many hands-on

demonstrations as well as the practical ap-

plication in the use of diagnostic meters

used by the fire investigator.

Designed for: Fire investigators, Fire Officers

Course Length: 20 hours

Prerequisite: Electrical Fire Cause Determination I

Course number : 01-01-0010

Course Location(s): Academy

Fire/Arson Investigation Seminar

Features expert speakers and presenters

from government agencies, commerce and

insurance. Provides information and new

developments in the field of fire investiga-

tion and allows for an exchange of ideas

and experiences through peer interaction.

Attendance fulfills the annual New York

State in-service training requirements for

fire investigators.

Designed for: Fire, police, Insurance SIU and

municipal officials responsible for the legal

investigation and prosecution of arson

Course Length: 12 hours

Prerequisites: Fire Behavior and Arson Awareness

and Principles of Fire Investigation, or equiva-

lent

Materials Fee: $10

Course number : 01-01-0018

Course Location(s): Academy,

Fire/Arson Investigation Specialty-

Fire Investigative Photography

Provides fire investigators with the

knowledge and skills to photographical-

ly document a fire investigation scene.

This hands-on program includes opera-

tion and maintenance of equipment, flash

techniques, fire scene photography, digi-

tal photography.

Designed for: Fire Investigators

Course Length: 20 hours

Prerequisites: Fire Behavior and Arson Awareness

and Principles of Fire Investigation, or

NYS Academy of Fire Science Fire/Arson

Investigation, or National Fire Academy Fire/

Arson Investigation

Course number : 01-01-0021

Course Location(s): Academy

Note: Course includes evening sessions

Fire/Arson Investigation Specialty-

Interviewing Techniques for the

Fire Investigator

Provides fire investigators with the knowl-

edge and skills necessary to effectively inter-

view witnesses and take statements, recog-

nize and interpret symptoms of stress, and

prepare a case for trial.

Designed for: Fire investigators

Course Length: 20 hours

Prerequisites: Fire Behavior and Arson Awareness

and Principles of Fire Investigation, or

NYS Academy of Fire Science Fire/Arson

Investigation, or National Fire Academy Fire/

Arson Investigation

Course number : 01-01-0020

Course Location(s): Academy

Note: Course includes evening sessions

Juvenile Firesetter Intervention

Program Symposium

This one-day program consisting of lectures

and workshops provides information and

new developments in the field of juve-

nile firesetter intervention and education

through the exchange of ideas and infor-

mation from expert speakers and present-

ers.

Designed for: Fire, Police Educators, Mental

Health and Social Services professionals and

JFIP Teams.

Course Length: 6 hours

Course number : 01-01-0035

Course Location(s): Academy

Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Specialist I

This course is a direct delivery offering of

the National Fire Academy Program. The

class will address the NFPA 1035 Juvenile

Firesetter Intervention Specialist I standard

including: Introduction; Primary Prevention;

Identification and Intake; Who Sets Fires

and Why, and Interviewing and Intervention

Strategies. Students will learn how to con-

duct an interview with a firesetter and family

members, using prepared forms and guidelines.

How and when to refer a juvenile for counsel-

ing and/or educational intervention strategies

will also be discussed.

Designed for: Individuals that have responsibili-

ties related to Juvenile Firesetting intervention,

interviewing, and prevention.

Course Length: 16 hours

Course number : 01-01-0023

Course Location(s): Academy

Juvenile Firesetter Intervention

Specialist II

This course is a direct delivery offering of

the National Fire Academy Program. The

class will address the NFPA 1035 Juvenile

Firesetter Intervention Specialist II standard

including: Identification and Intake; Coalition

Building; Budget and Funding; Development

of a program handbook, resource directory,

and database; and Program Evaluation. The

individual will learn to develop and coordinate

an intervention program and manage activities

of Specialist I staff.

Designed for: Individuals that have, or will have,

responsibilities related to the management

and/or coordination of a Juvenile Firesetting

Intervention program.

Course Length: 16 hours

Completion of Juvenile Firesetter Intervention

Specialist is recommended prior to JFIS II

Course number : 01-01-0024

Course Location(s): Academy

Fire Scene Evidence Collection

Provides fire investigators with the knowl-

edge and skills necessary to document,

collect and preserve various types of evi-

dence relating to fire/arson investigations.

Follows procedures and guidelines out-

lined in National Fire Protection Association

921 and addresses legal concerns associ-

ated with fire scene evidence collection,

such as documentation, chain of custody,

and spoliation. This is a hands-on course

with several hours devoted to the collec-

tion of evidence of both accidental and

incendiary fires.

Designed for: Members of municipal fire and arson

investigation teams and Insurance SIU teams.

Course Length: 18 hours

Prerequisite: New York State OFPC Fire Investigator

Level I Certification or New York State DCJS

Police Crime Scene and Evidence Technician

Course, AND signed Fire/Arson Investigation

Training Program Agency Endorsement Affidavit.

Materials Fee: $45

Required Text: Students are responsible for bringing

or procuring the latest version of NFPA 921 - Fire

& Explosion Investigation Guide. This is available

from the Faculty-Student Bookstore, as well as other

sources.

Course number : 01-01-0016

Course Location(s): AcademyF

Vehicle Fire Investigation

Provides fire investigators with the knowl-

edge and skills to determine the origin

and cause of fires in vehicle. Students

will develop an understanding of vehicle

components, their common fuel packages,

and the vehicle fire investigation process.

The course is a combination of classroom

and “hands-on” group exercises familiar-

izing the student with proper investigative

techniques to include the processing of a

vehicle fire through the understanding of

vehicle components and the fire investi-

gation process. The course utilizes NFPA

921 as its reference text along with a OFPC

student course manual.

Designed for: Fire Investigators and SIU teams

Course length: 20 hours

Prerequisites: Fire Behavior and Arson Awareness

and Principles of Fire Investigation, or

NYS Academy of Fire Science Fire/Arson

Investigation, or National Fire Academy(NFA)

Fire/Arson Investigation,.

NYS Certification Level: Fulfills Fire Investigator in-

service training requirements

Course number: 01-01-0034

Course location: Academy

Materials Fee: $50

Student Required Equipment/Materials: Students

are required to have a copy of the most cur-

rent NFPA 921, appropriate personal protec-

tive equipment for head, eye, hands and foot

protection including inclement weather fire

investigations.

Note: Course includes evening sessions

FIRE EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE

BREATHING APPARATUS MAINTENANCE -

SCOTT 2.2 / 4.5

This course provides knowledge to prop-

erly inspect, clean and maintain the Scott

Self Contained Breathing Apparatus. A re-

view of the various laws, rules and regula-

tions for the selection, inspection, use and

maintenance of the SCBA will provide the

student the reasons for proper care of the

SCBA. Instructor-led hands on inspection,

disassembly and reassembly of an SCBA

will provide the student the knowledge,

skills and ability to perform field-level

maintenance on the Scott 2.2, 4.5 series

SCBA, including the AP50 and AP75.

Designed for: Fire Service Personnel

Course length: 12 hours

Course number: 01-02-0004

Course location(s): Academy

Materials requirement: Students are required to

bring a working Scott Air Pak (2.2, 4.5, AP50 or

AP75) to class (make sure to record the serial

numbers and ensure the pack is clearly marked

for ownership), as well as tools & supplies (list

will be provided to students with the registra-

tion confirmation).

Fire Extinguisher Maintenance

Provides technical data on preventative

maintenance, recharging, and periodic tests

of fire extinguishers. It includes practical

work sessions on low-pressure hydrostatic

tests on extinguishers, recharging tech-

niques, and inspection and maintenance. It

is designed to improve the capability of fire

department, industrial, college, and other

personnel responsible for maintaining fire

extinguishers. National Fire Protection

Association (NFPA) 10 is the course stan-

dard and text.

Designed for: Fire service personnel and others

responsible for fire extinguisher maintenance

Course Length: 12 hours

Required Text: NFPA10

Course number : 01-02-0009

Course Location(s): Academy

Pumper Service Testing

Contains both technical and practical in-

formation necessary to conduct a pumper

service test. Students conduct an actual

service test.

Designed for: Fire service personnel

Course Length: 12 hours

Course number : 01-02-0020

Course Location(s): Academy

FIRE INSTRUCTOR

DEVELOPMENT

Fire Service Instructor I

This is an upper level course designed for the

experienced firefighter, fire instructor candi-

date, fire officer candidate, or other individual

who will be delivering instruction within a fire

service organization. In addition to the basic

knowledge, skills and abilities required for new

instructors, this course prepares the candidate

to meet the Instructor I job performance

requirements as defined in NFPA 1041 “Fire

Service Instructor Professional Qualifications,”

including delivering instruction from a pre-

pared lesson plan, instructional aids and evalu-

ation instruments, adapting lesson plans, orga-

nizing the learning environment, and meeting

record-keeping requirements.

Due to the rigorous demands of this course,

students are strongly encouraged to obtain

lodging at the Academy. There is a lengthy

pre-course reading assignment, and students

complete a pre-test, final exam, and three pre-

sentations during the course. Course includes

homework and independent study. There is a

dress code for candidates attending this course.

Designed for: Fire department training officers/

instructors

Course Length: 62 hours

Required Text: Fire Services Instructor: Principles and

Practices (Jones & Bartlett) 2nd ed.

Course number : 01-11-0051

Course Location(s): Academy

Fire Service Instructor II

This is an upper level course designed for

the experienced fire service instructor. This

course prepares the candidate to meet the

Instructor II job performance requirements

as defined in NFPA 1041 “Fire Service

Instructor Professional Qualifications,” in-

cluding developing individual lesson plans,

scheduling training sessions, budgeting, ac-

quiring resources, developing and analyzing

evaluation and feedback instruments, and

supervising and coordinating the activities

of other instructors.

Due to the rigorous demands of this course,

students are strongly encouraged to ob-

tain lodging at the Academy. There is a

lengthy pre-course reading assignment, and

students complete a pre-test, final exam,

independent assignments and one presen-

tation during the course. Course includes

homework and independent study. There

is a dress code for candidates attending this

course.

Designed for: Fire department training officers and

training program directors

Course Length: 50 hours

Prerequisite: Fire Service Instructor I

Required Text: Fire Services Instructor: Principles and

Practices (Jones & Bartlett) 2nd ed.

Course number : 01-11-0052

Course Location(s): Academy

Principles of Instruction

An introductory course for individuals who

will be conducting training at the company

level. Topics include: qualities of a good

instructor, job performance requirements,

components of a lesson plan, cognitive and

psychomotor lesson plans, dealing with

adult learners, meeting individual learn-

ing needs, factors that affect learning, the

instructor’s role in safety, new technologies

in course delivery, and learning characteris-

tics of different generations.

Designed for: Fire service training officers and

company officers

Course Length: 15 hours

Course number : 01-11-0086

Course Location(s): Academy

FIRE OFFICER DEVELOPMENT

Fire Officer I (NFPA 1021-2009 ed.)

This is the first course in the Fire Officer

series, addressing the job performance

requirements of NFPA 1021, Standard for

Fire Officer Professional Qualifications.

Topics include assuming the role of com-

pany officer, fire department organization,

leadership, su pervision, fire department

communications, the company officer’s

role in safety, size-up, strategy & tactics

for engine and truck companies; single

company opera tions, error management

and human factors, implementing the life

safety initiatives, group dynamics, pre-in-

cident planning, fire inspection practices,

information management, budgets, com-

pany level training, community relations

and customer service, labor relations, and

strategy & tactics for multiple company

operations. Persons having successfully

completed IFO (now discontinued) may

complete the new Fire Officer 1 by start-

ing at Unit 11. Students wishing to do so

must contact the Academy registration of-

fice (Academy courses only) or the course

instructor (Outreach courses), and request

a copy of the student manual, so that they

may review the first 10 units.

Designed for: Fire officers and prospective fire offi-

cers

Course Length: 54 hours

Prerequisite: Firefighter 1 or equivalent

Course number : 01-11-0127

Course Location(s): Academy, Locally via Outreach

Fire Officer II

Addressing the Fire Officer II job perfor-

mance requirements of the NFPA 1021

standard, this course builds on the skills

learned in Introduction to Fire Officer and

Fire Officer I. Students begin to examine

the functions of a “Managing Fire Officer.”

Topics include government administration,

human resource management, media rela-

tions, budgeting, fire inspection practices,

analyzing injuries, post-incident analysis

and preparing for the future. Complex

emergency response scenarios are also

discussed.

Designed for: Fire officers who lead and manage

firefighters and other fire officers

Course Length: 24 hours

Prerequisite: Fire Officer I

Required Text: Fire Officer Principles and Practice,

2nd ed., published by Jones and Bartlett

Publishers

Course number : 01-11-0014

Course Location(s): Academy

Fire Officer III

This non-traditional program address-

es the job performance requirements for

Fire Officer III, of the NFPA 1021, Fire

Officer Professional Qualifications stan-

dard. Following 24 hours of instruction,

candidates work and study independently,

and complete individual projects in the fol-

lowing areas:

• Community Risk Analysis:

Developing programs to improve and

expand service that builds partner-

ships with the public, including non-

traditional services that provide for

increased safety, injury prevention and

convenient public services.

• Administration: Budget preparation

and management, the bidding process,

resource allocation and information

management.

• Human Resources: Establishing

procedures for hiring, developing and

promoting members, techniques for

recruitment and retention.

• Safety: The development of accident

and injury prevention programs, ac-

cident investigations, development of

corrective procedures and the analysis

of accident and injury data.

• Inspections: Procedures for changing

regulations and ordinances, the devel-

opment of public education programs,

the effects of fire suppression systems

on pre-fire planning.

• Emergency Response: Techniques for

developing an action plan for a simu-

lated incident involving a multi-agency

response.

A mentor is available to assist candidates as

they work independently. Upon comple-

tion of assigned projects, candidates return

to the Academy and present their work to

a Board of Review. Successful candidates

are eligible for Fire Officer III National

Certification.

Designed for: First level Chief Officers

Six Course Length: 72 hours, plus substantial indi-

vidual research time

Prerequisites: Fire Service Instructor II, Fire Officer II,

and I-300

Required Text: Managing Fire and Rescue Services,

published by the International City/County

Management Association, Dennis Compton,

editor.

Course number : 01-11-0015

Course Location(s): Academy

ICS-100.A: Introduction to Incident

Command System

This course provides the foundation for

higher level ICS training. It describes the

history, features, principles and organiza-

tional structure of ICS and also explains the

relationship between ICS and the National

Incident Management System (NIMS).

Designed for: All firefighters

Course Length: 3 hours

Prerequisite: IS-700 NIMS

Course number : 01-05-0033

Course Location(s): Locally via Outreach

IS-700.A: National Incident Management

System (NIMS), An Introduction

Homeland Security Presidential Directive

(HSPD–5) directed the Secretary of

Homeland Security to develop and ad-

minister a National Incident Management

System. NIMS provides a consistent na-

tionwide template to enable all government,

private-sector, and non-governmental orga-

nizations to work together during domestic

incidents. This course will describe the key

concepts, principles and benefits of using

NIMS.

Designed for: All firefighters

Course Length: 3 hours

Course number : 01-14-0018

Course Location(s): Locally via Outreach

I-200.A: ICS for Single Resources and

Initial Action Incidents

The complexity of incident management,

coupled with the growing need for multi-

agency and multifunctional involvement

on incidents, has increased the need for

a single standard incident management

system that can be used by all emergency

response disciplines. The Basic ICS course

is part of the National Training Curriculum.

Under Executive Order #26, March 5, 1996,

NYS Governor George E. Pataki estab-

lished the National Interagency Incident

Management-Incident Command System

as the standard command and control sys-

tem during emergency operations.

Designed for: Emergency response personnel

Course Length: 12 hours

Prerequisites: IS-700 NIMS and ICS-100

Course number : 01-11-0034

Course Location(s): Academy, Locally via Outreach

Intermediate ICS, ICS for Expanding

Incidents I-300

The complexity of incident management,

coupled with the growing need for multi-

agency and multi-functional involvement

on incidents, has increased the need for

a single standard incident management

system that can be utilized by all emergen-

cy response agencies. Use of the Incident

Command System (ICS) by both public

safety and private sector organizations con-

tinues to increase across the country. The

ICS is designed to be used for all applica-

tions, fires (wildland and structural), haz-

ardous materials incidents, law enforcement

operations, search and rescue operations,

air, ground and water accidents, mass casu-

alty incidents, natural disasters and planned

events.

Designed for: Fire officers, law enforcement super-

visory personnel, emergency medical officers

and emergency management personnel

Course Length: 24 hours

Prerequisite: Basic Incident Command System

(I-200)

Course number : 01-11-0033

Course Location(s): Regionally

Advanced ICS, ICS for Command and

General Staff—Complex Incidents I-400

The I-400 course is a classroom-delivered

program that discusses advanced manage-

ment applications of the Incident Command

System including Command and General

Staff, Unified Command, Major Incident

Management, Area Command, and Multi-

Agency Coordination. Candidates for this

course should have a considerable back-

ground in incident management in both

academic and practical application.

Designed for: Fire officers, law enforcement super-

visory personnel, emergency medical officers

and emergency management personnel

Course Length: 16 hours

Prerequisite: Incident Command System

Intermediate (I-300)

Course number : 01-05-0032

Course Location(s): Academy, Regionally

Legal Issues for the Volunteer Fire Service

Introduces many of the legal concepts and

issues that affect the volunteer fire service.

Topics include an overview of the legal sys-

tem, structure of and differences in fire de-

partments and fire districts, organizational

and membership issues, firematic training

and operational liability issues, PESH and

OSHA compliance, apparatus and motor

vehicle operations, legal issues in emergency

medical service training and delivery of

services, youth programs, role of fire depart-

ment legal counsel and what happens when

litigation strikes. Classroom work is com-

bined with problem solving exercises.

Designed for: Fire officers and fire department

business officers

Course Length: 15 hours

Course number : 01-05-0054

Course Location(s): Academy

On-line Fire Reporting System Training

Provides training necessary to utilize the

web based on-line Fire Reporting System

to report fire department incidents to the

NYS Fire Reporting System. Course in-

cludes an overview of the Fire Reporting

system, description of the various entry

screens, and the available reports.

Designed for: Fire service personnel who utilize the

web based on-line system to submit incident

reports for the NYS Fire Reporting System

Course Length: 3 hours

Course number : 01-11-0037

Course Location(s): Locally via Outreach

Preparing for the Line of Duty Death

This course is designed to assist Fire and

EMS Departments in preparing for the

one event that everyone hopes will never

happen. Through lecture, discussion and

role-playing, students are guided through

the planning process for one of the most

difficult situations that emergency service

personnel will ever face.

Designed for: All emergency response personnel

Course Length: 12 hours

Course number : 01-11-0040

Course Location(s): Academy

The Role of the Chaplain in Emergency

Services

This course explores the vital role the Fire

Department chaplains play in the day-to-

day operations of emergency services, as

well as those times when sickness, injuries

or death present difficult problems for the

members of fire and EMS departments.

Designed for: All emergency response personnel

Course Length: 12 hours

Course number : 01-11-0045

Course Location(s): Academy

Selected Legal Issues for the Volunteer

Fire Service

Similar to Course 01-05-0054 except that

emphasis is placed on legal issues that

directly affect line firefighters and fire of-

ficers.

Designed for: Line firefighters and fire officers

Course length: 12 hours

Course number : 01-05-0055

Course Location(s): Academy

Advanced Legal Issues for the Volunteer

Fire Service

The goal of this course is to develop a

more sophisticated understanding of

some of the more complex legal issues

which confront fire department leaders,

commissioners and local government of-

ficials. This course is intended to develop

familiarity with selected issues which af-

fect the volunteer fire service and, through

dynamic classroom interaction and ex-

ercises consider solutions based on es-

tablished legal precedents. The course

addresses: the concept of governmental

immunity and municipal liability; Article

78 Proceedings; the distinctions between

procedural error versus substantive er-

ror, particularly regarding fire department

disciplinary proceedings; and the evolving

standard of care owed to the public by fire

and EMS agencies.

Designed for: fire department officers, commission-

ers and local government officials

Course length: 12 hours

Prerequisite: completion of Legal Issues for the

Volunteer Fire Service or Selected Legal Issues

for the Volunteer Fire Service.

Course number : 01-05-0075

Course Location(s): Academy

Strategy and Tactics for Initial Company

Operations (NFA)

STICO is designed to meet the needs of

Company Officers responsible for manag-

ing the operations of one or more com-

panies during structural firefighting op-

erations. STICO is designed to develop

the management skills needed by company

officers to accomplish assigned tactics at

structure fires.

Designed for: Senior firefighter who may at times

assume the responsibilities of the company

officer (NFPA 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter

Professional Qualifications, Level II).

Course Length: 16 Hours

Course number : 01-11-0066

Course Location(s): Academy

Version 5 Fire Reporting Workshop

Provides the necessary training to partici-

pate in the New York State Fire Reporting

System for departments using the Version 5

paper report format. It includes an overview

of the Fire Reporting System, procedures

for completing the Version 5 fire reporting,

quality control at the local level, and an

understanding of how fire department data

may be used.

Designed for: Fire service personnel who prepare

Version 5 paper forms

Course Length: 3 hours

Course number : 01-11-0016

Course Location(s): Locally via Outreach

FIRE PREVENTION/CODE

ENFORCEMENT

Codes courses are also offered regionally through-

out the year. For a list of dates, locations and top-

ics, consult the internet site:

www.dos.state.ny.us/code/netsched1.html

Introduction to Code Enforcement

Practices Part I

Regulations, Administration and Enforce-

ment. This program will discuss the role

of the Code Enforcement Official and the

practices necessary to carry out the job for

a local government, including the process —

from permit issuance, inspections, records

and paperwork, through enforcement ac-

tions and legal recourse. In addition, a quick

historical side trip will provide a perspective

for the laws and regulations that have been

enacted to create a uniform statewide ap-

proach to code enforcement. This course

will include a 1.5-hour final exam.

Designed for: Code enforcement officials, building

and fire inspectors

Course Length: 21 hours

Course number : 02-06-0016

Course Location(s): Academy, Locally via Outreach

Introduction to Code Enforcement

Practices Part II

Fire Safe Design. A continuation of Part

I, this course is designed to understand

the basic principles which created a build-

ing that will endure the effects of fire and

enable its occupants to safely escape. The

NYS Uniform Fire Prevention and Building

Code provides this blueprint. This course

addresses the basic concepts in the Code

that establish the minimum construction

standards for all new buildings and demon-

strates how the Code balances the potential

hazards of the occupancy with the benefits

of fire resistant construction techniques, no-

tifications and suppression equipment and

systems and proper planning. This course

will include a 1.5-hour final exam.

Designed for: Code enforcement officials, building

and fire inspectors

Course Length: 21 hours

Prerequisite: Introduction to Code Enforcement

Practices Part I

Course number : 02-06-0017

Course Location(s): Academy, Locally via Outreach

Inspection Procedures for

Existing Structures

This course teaches the skills required to

conduct inspections of existing buildings

using the Fire and Property Maintenance

Codes of New York State. The course will

consist of a standard lecture on a topic, fol-

lowed by a virtual inspection that requires

the student to utilize the lecture informa-

tion. An inspection form following the

course outline is included in the student

handout material. This course will include a

1.5-hour final exam.

Designed for: Code enforcement officials, building

and fire inspectors

Course Length: 21 hours

Prerequisites: Introduction to Code Enforcement

Practices Part I and Introduction to Code

Enforcement Practices Part II

Course number : 02-06-0014

Course Location(s): Academy, Locally via Outreach

General Construction Principles

This course will acquaint code enforcement

officials with the systems, equipment and

structural requirements of the Code of New

York State. In the first module, “Systems

and Equipment,” the organization, applica-

bility and content of the Mechanical, Fuel

Gas, Plumbing, Energy and Residential

Codes of New York State will be ad-

dressed. The second module, “Structural

Requirements,” will consist of basic load

and design theory and the resulting struc-

tural requirements in the Building and

Residential Codes of New York State. This

course will include a 1.5-hour final exam.

Designed for: Code enforcement officials, building

and fire inspectors

Course Length: 21 hours

Prerequisites: Introduction to Code Enforcement

Practices Part I and Introduction to Code

Enforcement Practices Part II

Course number : 02-06-0013

Course Location(s): Academy, Locally via Outreach

Residential Code of New York State

This course will address the construction

requirements for one and two family dwell-

ings and low rise multiple dwellings using

the Residential Code of New York State

as the compliance method. It is designed

to take the student through the steps of a

typical code enforcement permit process,

including code research, plan review and

inspection. This course will include a 1.5-

hour final exam.

Designed for: Code enforcement officials, building

and fire inspectors

Course Length: 21 hours

Prerequisites: Introduction to Code Enforcement

Practices Part I, Introduction to Code

Enforcement Practices Part II, and General

Construction Principles

Course number : 02-06-0018

Course Location(s): Academy, Locally via Outreach

Building Code of New York State

This course will address the construction

re quirements for commercial structures u si ng

the Building Code of New York State as the

compliance method. It is designed to take

the student through the typical code en-

forcement permit process for a commercial

project, including code research, plan review

and inspection. This course will include a

1.5-hour final exam.

Designed for: Code enforcement officials, building

and fire inspectors

Course Length: 21 hours

Prerequisites: Introduction to Code Enforcement

Practices Part I, Introduction to Code

Enforcement Practices Part II, General

Construction Principles, and Residential Code

of New York State

Course number : 02-06-0001

Course Location(s): Academy, Locally via Outreach

Code Compliance Technician Program

This consolidated program consists

of Introduction to Code Enforcement

Practices Part I, Introduction to Code

Enforcement Practices Part II and In-

spection Procedures for Existing Structures

of the Code Enforcement training program.

Successful completion of these courses will

qualify the student for certification as a

NYS Code Compliance Technician.

Note: This is a unique course. To receive credit,

the student must complete the entire 56 hours.

Any combination or portions of this course or

Introduction to Code Enforcement Practices Part

I, Introduction to Code Enforcement Practices

Part II, or Inspection Procedures for Existing

Structures will NOT be allowed to qualify.

Designed for: Career fire department personnel

whose job descriptions include and require the

performance of fire prevention/property main-

tenance inspections.

Course Length: 56 hours

Course number : 02-06-0002

Course Location(s): Academy, Locally via Outreach

Fire Alarm Systems

An overview of the components of a fire

alarm system, as well as the operation and

design of such systems. It also includes

inspecting existing fire alarm systems and

fire department operations at alarmed

buildings. The final session of this course

consists of hands-on training in the fire

alarm laboratory.

Designed for: Fire department, municipal and

industrial fire marshals and inspectors, code

enforcement officials, fire officers

Course Length: 14 hours

Course number : 01-10-0034

Course Location(s): Academy

Fire Marshals and Inspectors Seminar

Conducted annually to keep fire inspectors

aware of technological and code changes

and to provide background information

in the field of fire prevention. It includes

speakers from commerce, industry, and gov-

ernment agencies. Attending the courses

provided in this program will meet the 24

hour in-service credit requirement.

Designed for: Fire department, municipal and

industrial fire marshals and inspectors, code

enforcement officials

Materials Fee: $5

Course number : 01-10-0006

Course Location(s): Academy

Fire Sprinkler Systems Workshop

An overview of wet, dry, deluge, pre-action,

and residential sprinkler systems, as well

as water supply and design of sprinkler

systems. It also includes inspecting existing

sprinkler systems and fire department op-

erations at sprinklered buildings. The final

session of this course consists of hands-on

training in the sprinkler laboratory.

Designed for: Fire department, municipal and

industrial fire marshals and inspectors, code

enforcement officials, fire officers

Course Length: 14 hours

Course number : 01-10-0018

Course Location(s): Academy

Fire Sprinkler Plans Review

Presents an overview of the four types of

sprinkler system occupancy classifications,

water supply and pressures, and determina-

tion of compliance of sprinkler designs and

installations with National Fire Protection

Association (NFPA) 13 and New York

State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building

Code requirements. It also includes choos-

ing proper system components; determin-

ing density and performing remote area

calculations, as well as utilizing K-Factor

and friction loss formulas; participation in

a hydraulic calculation exercise; using a plan

review checklist; and conducting an actual

automatic sprinkler plan review.

Designed for: Fire department, municipal and

industrial fire marshals and inspectors, code

enforcement officials, fire officers

Course Length: 14 hours

Required Text: NFPA #13

Course number : 01-10-0017

Course Location(s): Academy

Fire and Life Safety Educator I

This course is designed to follow the NFPA

1035 Public Fire and Life Safety Educator I

standard. It is written for anyone that may

be responsible for fire and life safety edu-

cation, yet may not have a Fire Instructor

background. The course topics include: or-

ganization, audience characteristics, evalu-

ating education materials, presentation and

evaluation methods, lesson plans, documen-

tation and record keeping, scheduling, life

safety hazards, fire behavior and fire protec-

tion. There will be in class activities as well

as a final presentation project. Upon suc-

cessful completion of the course, students

will qualify for the Public Fire and Life

Safety Educator I National Certification

Examination.

Note: Students will need to bring a copy of

IFSTA Public Fire and Life Safety Educator 2nd

Edition to class.

Designed for: All emergency personnel, teachers

and others

Course Length: 40 hours

Course number : 01-10-0020

Course Location(s): Academy

Fire and Life Safety Educators’ Conference

Co-sponsored with the NYS Association

of Fire Chiefs, this course provides a series

of presentations, demonstrations, work-

shops, and illustrations of successful pub-

lic fire prevention education programs. It

offers attendees new ideas and concepts

to improve planning, developing, and pre-

senting programs for both children and

adults. Various speakers from private orga-

nizations, fire service, government agen-

cies, and industry are involved.

Designed for: All emergency response personnel,

teachers, and others

Course Length: 16 hours

Materials Fee: $5

Course number : 01-10-0012

Course Location(s): Academy U

FIRE SUPPRESSION

Recruit Firefighter Training

Provides training established under Execu-

tive Law, Section 159-d, Part 426.6. It pro-

vides minimum, uniform, basic fire train-

ing for probationary and nonpermanent

firefighters. Training covers basic firefighter

skills, fire department organization, first aid,

firefighting tactics and strategies, and physi-

cal fitness programs.

Designed for: Probationary and nonpermanent

firefighters of fire departments required to meet

NYS Minimum Training Standards

Course Length: 500 hours

Materials Fee: $750. A special registration form and

fee are required. Please contact the Academy.

Course number : 01-05-0038

Course Location(s): Academy

Note: Special circumstances apply. Call the

Academy for further information.

Scene Support Operations

The student will be provided with the

training to support fire activities that arise

before, during and after fire attack with

respect to their exterior only classifica-

tion. The student will be exposed to the

knowledge and skills pertaining to; Fire,

Tool and Scene Safety, Fire Behavior and

Development, PPE and SCBA Practices

(excluding donning and doffing of SCBA),

Communication and Incident Management

System (IMS) Principles, Fire Prevention

and Investigation Principles, Fire

Extinguishers, Hose Practices (excluding

fire advancement and attack), Water Supply,

Nozzles and Fire Streams, Ground Ladder

Operations, Ropes and Knots. The course is

derived from the Fire Fighter 1 curriculum.

Designed for: Fire department personnel who, for

whatever reason, will not be classified as an

interior structural firefighter.

Course Length: 27 hours

Course number : 01-05-0045

Course Location(s): Locally via Outreach

Firefighter I

As the initial entry program for firefighting

personnel, Firefighter I introduces firefight-

ing concepts, practices and techniques nec-

essary for success within the fire service.

Based on the Firefighter Level I objectives

from NFPA Standard 1001, this course de-

velops knowledge, skills and abilities based

on performance criteria for the following

topics: fire department organization, fire-

fighter safety, fire behavior, personal protec-

tive equipment, self-contained breathing ap-

paratus, fire extinguishers, building searches,

forcible entry, ground ladders, ventilation,

hose practices, fire streams, and loss control.

The course consists of performance criteria

in: incident command, building construc-

tion, ropes/knots, rescue procedures, forc-

ible entry applications, ventilation practices,

fire extinguisher applications, suppression

of structural fires, tactics, vehicle suppres-

sion, water supply, loss control, fire cause

determination, fire department communi-

cations, fire suppression systems, hazard-

ous materials, weapons of mass destruction,

confined space safety and fire prevention

practices.

Note: With the exception of NFPA Firefighter

Level I objectives pertaining to Emergency Medical

Care and local policies and procedures, a firefighter

receives training components equivalent to those

within the NFPA Firefighter I Standard.

Firefighter 1 equivalents are: Fire Essentials,

Initial Fire Attack and Hazardous Materials

First Responder Operations or Basic,

Intermediate Firefighter and Hazardous

Materials First Responder Operations.

Designed for: Entry-level firefighters

Course Length: 87 hours

Prerequisites: Students must be physically capable

of wearing SCBA and possess current medical

clearance for SCBA use. Students not pos-

sessing this prerequisite will not be allowed to

participate for their own safety. A completed

“Training Authorization Letter” mailed with

your registration will meet this requirement.

Course number : 01-05-0019

Course Location(s): Locally via Outreach

Firefighter I - Internet Based Course

This course is designed for the highly mo-

tivated, self-directed student with access to

high-speed internet who can commit to a

very aggressive training schedule in a com-

pressed time format. Students must have

high speed internet access.

As the initial entry program for firefighting

personnel, Firefighter I introduces firefight-

ing concepts, practices and techniques nec-

essary for success within the fire service.

Based on the Firefighter Level I objectives

from NFPA Standard 1001, this course de-

velops knowledge, skills and abilities based

on performance criteria for the following

topics: fire department organization, fire-

fighter safety, fire behavior, personal protec-

tive equipment, self-contained breathing ap-

paratus, fire extinguishers, building searches,

forcible entry, ground ladders, ventilation,

hose practices, fire streams, and loss control.

The course consists of performance criteria

in: incident command, building construc-

tion, ropes/knots, rescue procedures, forc-

ible entry applications, ventilation practices,

fire extinguisher applications, suppression

of structural fires, tactics, vehicle suppres-

sion, water supply, loss control, fire cause

determination, fire department communi-

cations, fire suppression systems, hazard-

ous materials, weapons of mass destruction,

confined space safety and fire prevention

practices.

Note: With the exception of NFPA Firefighter

Level I objectives pertaining to Emergency Medical

Care and local policies and procedures, a firefighter

receives training components equivalent to those

within the NFPA Firefighter I Standard.

Firefighter 1 equivalents are: Fire Essentials,

Initial Fire Attack and Hazardous Materials

First Responder Operations or Basic,

Intermediate Firefighter and Hazardous

Materials First Responder Operations.

Designed for: Entry-level firefighters

Course Length: 60 hours

Prerequisites: Students must be physically capable

of wearing SCBA and possess current medical

clearance for SCBA use. Students not pos-

sessing this prerequisite will not be allowed to

participate for their own safety. A completed

“Training Authorization Letter” mailed with

your registration will meet this requirement.

Course number : 01-05-0066

Course Location(s): Locally via Outreach

Firefighter II

Designed as the last step in initial level

training for interior structural firefighters

and/or who will serve as team or group

leaders under the general supervision of

an officer. Introduces new more advanced

areas that will be expanded in other train-

ing programs. With the exception of those

NFPA Firefighter Level II objectives per-

taining to Vehicle Extrication techniques, a

firefighter receives the training components

equivalent to those found within NFPA

Firefighter II Standard.

Firefighter II is based on objectives from

NFPA Standard 1001, Firefighter Level

II, and consists of performance criteria in:

incident command implementation, build-

ing materials and collapse, special rescue,

hydrant flow and operability, hose tools,

foam operations, flammable liquid/gases,

detection, alarm systems, fire department

communications, pre-fire planning, special

situations, strategy and tactics.

Note: Firefighter II equivalents are Fire Attack II

or Advanced Firefighter

Designed for: Interior structural firefighters and/or

firefighters who may serve as team or group

leaders

Course Length: 27 hours

Prerequisites: Firefighter I or equivalent and stu-

dents must also be physically capable of wearing

SCBA and possess current medical clearance

for SCBA use. Students not possessing this

prerequisite will not be allowed to participate

for their own safety. A completed “Training

Authorization Letter” mailed with your regis-

tration will meet this requirement.

Course number : 01-05-0020

Course Location(s): Locally via Outreach

SCBA Confidence

This course is taught by individuals in-

structed through the Train-the-Trainer

program offered at the Academy of Fire

Science. State certificates are not issued

for this program. SCBA Confidence pro-

vides a solid indoctrination in emergency

procedures and establishes confidence in

using self-contained breathing apparatus in

a crisis situation.

Designed for: All fire service personnel

Course Length: 15 hours

Prerequisite: Fire Fighter I or equivalent. Signed

Training Authorization Letter required

Course number : 01-05-0044

Course Location(s): Academy, Regionally, and

Locally via Outreach

Firefighter Survival

Based on Chief John Salka’s “Get Out Alive”

program, this program is designed for self-

rescue and rescue of trapped firefighters.

Course content will enable firefighters to

recognize the types of events encountered

on the fire ground that contribute to fire-

fighter disorientation and/or entrapment,

to have knowledge of what is necessary to

ensure their safety and that of their partners

or crew members, and perform self-rescue

techniques when disoriented, separated, or

when needing to exit a structure in an

emergency. This course requires students

to perform a number of practical evolutions

with self-contained breathing apparatus

(SCBA). This course includes the National

Fire Academy Calling the Mayday.

Designed for: Fire service personnel

Course Length: 12 hours

Prerequisites: Firefighter I, SCBA medical clear-

ance, and signed Training Authorization Letter.

The nationally recognized Firefighter Level I

certification may be substituted for the course

prerequisites.

Course number : 01-05-0022

Course Location(s): Locally via Outreach

Firefighter Assist and Search Team (FAST)

The firefighter as a member of a FAST

operation will identify the tools and staff-

ing requirements for a FAST operation,

develop a rescue plan for a missing, lost, or

trapped firefighter; demonstrate rope search

techniques, and demonstrate removing a

firefighter/victim up a stairwell, up or down

through a hole in a floor/roof, moving a

downed firefighter out of a window, and

lowering a firefighter down a ladder. This

course requires students to perform a num-

ber of practical evolutions with self-con-

tained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

Designed for: Fire service personnel

Course Length: 15 hours

Prerequisites: Firefighter Survival, Firefighter

I and SCBA medical clearance. Training

Authorization Letter required and 4 years fire-

fighting experience

Course number : 01-05-0018

Course Location(s): Locally via Outreach

Truck Company Operations

This course provides instruction for us-

ing ladder company equipment including

operating ground ladders. Includes duties

and responsibilities of the ladder company,

operating and maintaining specialized tools,

ventilation, forcible entry, search, and build-

ing construction.

Designed for: Fire service personnel

Course Length: 24 hours

Prerequisites: Firefighter I or equivalent and stu-

dents must also be physically capable of wearing

SCBA and possess current medical clearance

for SCBA use. Students not possessing this

prerequisite will not be allowed to participate

for their own safety. A completed “Training

Authorization Letter” mailed with your regis-

tration will meet this requirement.

Course number : 01-05-0046

Course Location(s): Locally via Outreach

Apparatus Operator - Emergency Vehicle

Operation

Provides vehicle operators with a better un-

derstanding of the seriousness of emergency

vehicle operation. Based on objectives

from National Fire Protection Association

(NFPA) Standard 1002 Fire Apparatus

Driver/Operator, Chapter 2, this course

stimulates the thought processes to make

students aware of the potential for trag-

edy and financial loss and of the legal and

moral responsibilities encountered when

operating an emergency vehicle. Apparatus

Operator Emergency Vehicle Operations

Equivalents are EVOC Courses offered

by VFIS Insurance, ESIP Insurance

or Utica National Insurance. Train the

Trainers are not accepted as equivalent.

Designed for: Fire service personnel

Course Length: 18 hours

Prerequisites: A valid driver’s license

Course number : 01-05-0004

Course Location(s): Locally via Outreach

Apparatus Operator - Aerial Device

Designed to follow the NFPA 1002 Fire

Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional

Qualifications, provides the student with

knowledge necessar y to operate, inspect and

maintain aerial devices. Course content in-

cludes emergency vehicle operations review,

classification and typing, vehicle inspection,

operation of various types of aerial devices

including platforms and ladders, proper lo-

cation of placement and setup at an incident

including driving, spotting and stabilizing.

Fire departments must possess an aerial de-

vice to offer this program enabling students

to fully operate this device.

Designed for: Fire service personnel

Course Length: 24 hours

Prerequisites: Scene Support Operations,

Apparatus Operator Emergency Vehicle

Operations or equivalent

Course number : 01-05-0003

Course Location(s): Locally via Outreach

Apparatus Operator - Pump

Offers knowledge and skills essential to pump

operation. Based on objectives fro m National

Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Fire

Apparatus Driver/Operator, Chapter 3, this

course includes responsibilities of pump

operators, hydraulics and friction loss, pump

controls and accessories, fire streams, pump-

er practices, pumping from draft and pump

evolutions, and using the fire pump at the

fire hydrant. Demonstrations and practice

sessions are included.

Designed for: Fire service personnel

Course Length: 24 hours

Prerequisites: Apparatus Operator, Emergency

Vehicle Operations and Scene Support

Operations or equivalent

Course number : 01-05-0005

Course Location(s): Locally via Outreach

Water Supply Operations

Offers firefighters with information and

skills in determining water supply require-

ments for firefighting purposes and water

delivery methods. Demonstrations and

practice sessions are included.

Designed for: Fire service personnel

Course Length: 18 hours

Prerequisites: Scene Support Operations or equiva-

lent and Apparatus Operator - Pump

Course number : 01-05-0047

Course Location(s): Locally via Outreach

Live Fire Training – NFPA 1403, 2012

Edition

The purpose and intent of this course

is to provide the student with basic

understand¬ing of the requirements of

NFPA 1403 Standard on Live Fire Training

Evolutions. It is intended that the student

be pro¬vided with an introduction to the

necessary knowledge and tools to prop-

erly prepare and conduct live fire-training

evolutions. This program provides an in-

depth analysis of NFPA 1403, addressing

evolutions at municipal training centers,

gas fired training buildings and exterior

props, vehicle fires and acquired structures

and exterior class B fires. It is also designed

to provide an overview of live fire training

requirements, especially for responsible

individuals such as commis¬sioners and

chiefs who may not be directly involved

with the conduct or planning of these

evolutions, but with whom may rest the

ultimate responsibility for training within

their jurisdiction.

Designed for: Commissioners, chief officers,

presidents, members of boards of directors and

elected officials who may have legal authority

and responsibility for fire department live fire

training activities and those who actually con-

duct live fire evolutions.

Course Length: 4 hours

Course number : 01-05-0079

Course Location(s): Locally via Outreach

Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting

Covers specialized areas for the air transpor-

tation industry, such as airport and aircraft

familiarization, firefighting agents, rescue,

ventilation and forcible entry for both civil-

ian and military aircraft.

Designed for: Fire service personnel

Course Length: 12 hours

Prerequisite: Firefighter I or equivalent

Course number : 01-05-0002

Course Location(s): Academy, Locally via Outreach

Basic Wildland Fire Suppression

Developed by the New York State Depart-

ment of Environmental Conservation Forest

Rangers and the New York State Office of

Fire Prevention and Control for firefight-

ers involved in wildland fire suppression.

The course contents include jurisdiction

and responsibilities, fire behavior, wildland

fire elements and size-up, use of tools and

equipment, general concepts related to fire

suppression, securing the control line, and

standards for safety.

Designed for: Fire service personnel

Course Length: 12 hours

Prerequisite: Basic Firefighter or Firefighting

Essentials

Course number : 01-05-0007

Course Location(s): Locally via Outreach

Basic Wildland Search Skills

Developed by the New York State Depart-

ment of Environmental Conservation, the

Basic Wildland Search Skills Course teach-

es the most basic skills needed to con-

duct searches in the wildland environment.

Topics covered in this course include, basic

search organization (Incident Command

System), communications, search techniques,

attitude and safety. This course concludes

with a field exercise to practice the type 3

search technique (grid search) discussed in

the classroom. Graduates of this course will

receive a “Green Card” which will identify

them as having successfully completed this

course. This course is also a prerequisite

to other more advanced search courses of-

fered by the New York State Department of

Environmental Conservation.

Designed for: Fire service personnel

Course Length: 8 hours

Prerequisite: None

Course number : 01-05-0008

Course Location(s): Locally via Outreach

Courage to be Safe

OFPC, in partnership with the National

Fallen Firefighters Foundation, is deliver-

ing this educational initiative to accomplish

the goal of the US Fire administration to

reduce firefighter fatalities by 25 percent

within five years and 50 percent within 10

years. The program is based on 16 initia-

tives developed during the Firefighter Life

Safety Summit.

Designed for: All firefighters, especially individuals

in leadership and decision making positions

Course Length: 4 hours

Course number : 01-15-0001

Course Location(s): Locally via Outreach

Principles of Building Construction:

Combustible (NFA)

This course introduces basic construction

principles and the special characteristics

of wood and ordinary construction as they

concern the fire service. Primary emphasis

is on improving the fire officer’s ability

to ensure firefighter safety by recognizing

common causes and indicators of failure

and other hazards related to building con-

struction. Course material enables the fire

officer to better predict the overall reaction

of a building to fire conditions.

Designed for: Fire service personnel

Course Length: 12 hours

Prerequisites: Scene Support Operations (1R) or

equivalent

Course number : 01-05-0034

Course Location(s): Academy, Locally via Outreach

Principles of Building Construction:

Noncombustible (NFA)

Introduces special characteristics of non-

combustible and fire resistive construction

as they concern the fire service. Primary

emphasis is on improving the fire officer’s

ability to ensure firefighter safety by rec-

ognizing common causes and indicators of

failure and other hazards related to building

construction. Course material enables the

fire officer to better predict the overall reac-

tion of a building to fire conditions.

Designed for: Fire service personnel

Course Length: 12 hours

Course number : 01-05-0035

Course Location(s): Academy, Locally via Outreach

The Rules Have Changed…The Firefighter’s

Guide to Lightweight Wood Construction

This course introduces the student to the

special characteristics and considerations

of Lightweight Wood Construction. Topics

such as manufacturing methods, com-

ponent awareness, fire performance, and

strategies & tactics pertaining to fires in-

volving lightweight wood construction

will be examined. Primary emphasis is on

improving fire personnel’s ability to rec-

ognize the presence of lightweight wood

construction and the hazards related with

it. Course material enables the student

to recognize the dangers, operate safely

and better predict the overall reaction of a

building during fire conditions. The course

includes three student activities. Designed

for: Fire Officers and senior firefighting

personnel.

Fire Officers and senior firefighting personnel.

Course Length: 12 hours

Prerequisites: Firefighter I or equivalent

Course number: 01-05-0071

Course Location(s): Academy

Refresher Training

The Refresher Training course is a unique

approach to fire training in New York

State. It is designed to address the needs of

veteran firefighters who have been trained

for some time and are in need of skill re-

fresher opportunities. A course is created by

county fire coordinators to provide targeted

refresher training and will include specific

skills retraining by selecting a series of ex-

isting units of instruction from any of the

courses listed below. Contact your county

fire coordinator for further information.

Designed for: Fire service personnel

Course number and length:

01-05-0042, 2 units, 6 hours;

01-05-0043, 3 units, 9 hours;

01-05-0039, 4 units, 12 hours

Prerequisite: Firefighter I (1S) or equivalent

Courses Offered: Firefighter I, Firefighter II,

Apparatus Operator - Pump, Truck Company

Operations, Apparatus Operator - Aerial

Device

Location: Locally via Outreach

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

Hazardous Materials First Responder

Operations

Prepares emergency responders to effec-

tively and safely respond to and stabi-

lize hazardous materials incidents from

a defensive position. Meets the training

requirements of OSHA 1910.120 for the

first responder, both at the awareness

and operations levels. Includes recogniz-

ing and identifying hazardous materials,

classifications and the hazards of each

class, transport vehicles and associated

hazards, planning for incidents, personal

protective equipment and its limitations,

confinement methods and decontamina-

tion procedures. Case studies identify

appropriate operational procedures. This

course is also contained in the Firefighter

I course.

Designed for: All emergency response personnel

Course Length: 16 hours

Course number : 01-09-0071

Course Location(s): Academy, Locally via Outreach

Hazardous Materials Technician - Basic

Prepares emergency response personnel

to effectively and safely respond to and

stabilize incidents involving hazardous

materials in an offensive mode. Meets the

training requirements of OSHA 1910.120

for the Hazardous Materials Technician.

Includes the chemistry and toxicology

of hazardous materials; the dangerous

properties of chemicals; the use of detec-

tion instruments, confinement and con-

tainment procedures, including hands-on

application; incident management and

safety procedures; decontamination; and

the selection and use of chemical protec-

tive clothing with hands-on practice.

Designed for: All emergency response personnel

Course Length: 40 hours

Prerequisites: Firefighter I, Hazardous Materials

First Responder Operations, and SCBA medical

clearance. Signed Training Authorization Letter

required

Course number : 01-09-0041

Course Location(s): Academy, Locally via Outreach

Hazardous Materials Incident Command

Provides the hazardous materials incident

commander with the skills necessary to

successfully and safely manage the inci-

dent. Includes the need for an organized

approach to managing hazardous materi-

als incidents, the required elements for an

employer’s emergency response plan, site-

specific pre-incident emergency planning,

incident analysis and the development of

site safety plans, strategic goals for hazard-

ous materials incidents, and developing a

plan of action and its application and tacti-

cal objective to accomplish the strategic

goals.

Designed for: All emergency response personnel

Course Length: 24 hours

Course number : 01-09-0033

Course Location(s): Academy, Locally via Outreach

Hazardous Materials Incident Safety Officer

This course will provide participants with

information as to the role of the safety

officer that is required for a hazardous

materials incident under OSHA 29 CFR

1910.120. During this course students will

learn the functions of the safety officer,

the importance of monitoring operations

of the hazardous materials operations, the

need to provide information to the inci-

dent commander, and appropriate actions

to be taken in order to provide for the

safety of the responders and the public.

With the use of scenarios, participants will

fulfill the role of the safety officer at vari-

ous scenes and make appropriate safety

considerations.

Designed for: Incident Safety Officers at hazardous

materials incidents

Course Length: 8 hours

Course number : 01-09-0034

Course Location(s): Locally via Outreach

Cargo Truck Hazardous Materials Specialist

This is an advanced level course that will

prepare Hazardous Materials Technicians

to meet the competencies set forth in

NFPA Standard 472 Chapter 13. The topics

covered in handling cargo truck emergen-

cies are extremely hazardous and employ

highly skilled operations. Competencies

covered include overviews of specification

cargo trailers; damage assessment; leak

mitigation; product removal techniques,

(including flaring and transfers); and up

righting overturned trailers. Responders

will gain hands on experience with several

trailer types, including gasoline, corrosive,

propane and cryogenic trailers; and the

tools/techniques necessary to plan and

implement a response. The majority of

the class is outside practical evolutions.

Designed for: Hazardous Materials Technicians

Course length: 24 hours

Prerequisite: Fire Fighter II and Hazardous Materials

Technician

Signed Training Authorization Letter required

Course number: 01-09-0082

Course location(s): Academy

PPE required: Full structural turnout gear, SCBA

with spare cylinder, plus work clothes to include

steel toed shoes, leather work gloves, eye pro-

tection and head protection.

The Challenge of Pesticides and Poisons

Develops skills necessary to safely sta-

bilize a hazardous materials incident in-

volving pesticides and poisons. Includes

procedures to correctly identify materi-

als, determine their toxicology, and de-

velop strategies to manage the incident.

Information on storage and distribution

requirements of the Fire Code of New York

State for pesticides and poisonous materi-

als is also included. Case studies examine

the dangers of these materials and the les-

sons to be learned from actual incidents.

Designed for: All emergency response personnel

Course Length: 12 hours

Course number : 01-09-0055

Course Location(s): Academy, Locally via Outreach

Chemical Suicide: Information for First

Responder

Every year dozens of people in the United

States commit suicide using various types

of hazardous materials, and too often first

responders become exposed to these

chemicals. This course is designed to give

all first responders the skill set necessary

to identify a suicide involving hazardous

Hazardous Materials First Responder

Operations Annual Refresher

Provides training to review and refresh the

competencies covered in OSHA 1910.120

HAZWOPER for First Responder Awareness

and Operations Level Responders. This

course provides a review of the nine class-

es of materials, the use of the US DOT

Emergency Response Guidebook, princi-

ples of containment, confinement, and ex-

tinguishment within the scope of the du-

ties of a first responder at the Operations

Level. This training is designed to satisfy

annual refresher training requirements of

OSHA for hazardous materials.

Designed for: All emergency response personnel

Course Length: 4 hours

Course number : 01-09-0074

Course Location(s): Locally via Outreach

Hazardous Materials Technician Basic

Refresher

This course is intended to meet the

annual refresher requirements for the

Hazardous Materials Technician. Through

a combination of classroom and hands-on

activities, the student will demonstrate the

required competencies as outlined in 29

CFR 1910.120. Topics include terminology,

DOT hazard classes, identifying hazardous

materials, personal protective equipment,

decontamination, detection equipment,

and tactical options for dealing with a

hazardous materials incident.

Designed for: Practicing hazardous materials tech-

nicians

Course Length: 16 hours

Prerequisite: Hazardous Materials Technician

Course number : 01-09-0040

Course Location(s): Locally via Outreach

Basic Life Support and Hazardous

Materials

Emphasizes critical concerns for emer-

gency medical responders at hazardous

materials incidents. Includes safety issues

for emergency medical service-hazardous

materials response personnel, managing

contaminated victims, decontamination

and treatment procedures of a basic life

support nature, and transportation and

receiving facilities. Stresses the toxico-

logical aspects associated with hazardous

materials response.

Designed for: Emergency medical service providers

with little or no previous hazardous materials

training

Course Length: 12 hours

Course number : 01-09-0004

Course Location(s): Academy, Locally via Outreach

materials, safely approach the incident

using appropriate personal protective

equipment, and manage the scene suc-

cessfully.

Designed for: All first response personnel

Course length: 2 hours

Course number: 01-09-0080

Course location(s): Locally via Outreach

Decontamination

Trains firefighters and emergency services

personnel to fully understand and perform

decontamination of people and equipment

at the scene of a hazardous materials release.

Proper protection as well as procedures for

emergency and formal decontamination are

covered.

Designed for: All emergency response personnel

who may be required to perform decontamina-

tion.

Course Length: 4 hours

Course number : 01-09-0009

Course Location(s): Locally via Outreach

Decon Trailer Equipment Training

Some counties in New York State opted to

receive a decontamination trailer instead

of, or in addition to, the level A WMD

trailers. This class is classroom and hands-

on, utilizing the equipment supplied by the

WMD Task Force.

Designed for: Responders assigned to a decontami-

nation duties

Course length: 4 hours

Course number : 01-09-0008

Course Location(s): Locally via Outreach

Live Fire Class B Foam Operations

This course provides practical training

for mitigating spills and fires involving

fuel grade ethanol. Topics covered

include: overview of ethanol as a fuel;

use of class B foam, with emphasis on

alcohol resistant foam concentrates; foam

nozzles and proportioning equipment;

and determining foam needs for various

scenarios. There are also hands on practical

activities involving vapor suppression

with finished foam, confining spills, and

live fire extinguishment. During live fire

evolutions, foam handlines will be set up

and employed for a leaking and burning

tank truck. Full structural turnout gear,

SCBA with spare cylinder, and a signed

Training Authorization Letter are required

for this course for all students.

Designed for: All emergency response personnel

Course Length: 12 hours

Prerequisite: Fire Fighter I or equivalent and Hazmat

First Responder Operations. Signed Training

Authorization Letter required

Materials Fee: $45

Course number : 01-09-0084

Course Location(s): Academy, Regionally via

Outreach

First Receiver Decontamination

Trains hospital personnel to fully under-

stand and perform decontamination of vic-

tims of hazardous materials or weapons of

mass destruction incidents. Proper levels of

protection as well as procedures for formal,

emergency, and mass decontamination are

covered.

Designed for: Hospital personnel

Course Length: 8 hours

Course number : 01-09-0075

Course Location(s): Locally via Outreach

Flammable and Combustible Liquid

Emergencies

Develops skills needed to respond to flam-

mable liquid releases in both fire and non-

fire situations. Includes familiarization

with flammable liquids and their hazards,

normal transportation and storage contain-

ers, and firefighting foams and their ap-

plications.

Designed for: All emergency response personnel

Course Length: 16 hours

Course number : 01-09-0022

Course Location(s): Academy, Locally via Outreach

Flammable Gas Emergency Response

Workshop

Develops skills needed to respond and

successfully control propane and natural

gas incidents. Industry representatives

participate and share their ability to serve

as a fire department resource. Includes

classroom discussion of the properties of

propane and natural gas, production and

distribution, planning for and responding to

fires or other incidents involving these gases.

Students will participate in several live fire

evolutions as a member of a fire attack team.

Students are required to bring approved

turn-out gear and SCBA.

Designed for: All firefighters and fire officers

Course Length: 12 hours

Prerequisite: Signed Training Authorization Letter

Materials Fee: $25

Course number : 01-09-0023

Course Location(s): Academy

Hazardous Materials for the Code Official

Under the Fire Code of New York State,

local officials have a significant responsibil-

ity and the authority to ensure proper stor-

age and handling of hazardous materials.

Training includes the principles of hazard-

ous materials identification, identification

of the nine classes and appropriate divisions

applied to hazardous materials, and proper

storage. Also includes separating incom-

patible materials, marking facilities storing

hazardous materials, and the code’s respon-

sibility in the hazardous materials reporting

requirements. OSHA 1910.120 training

requirements for Hazardous Materials First

Responder Awareness Level are included.

Designed for: All emergency response personnel

with code enforcement responsibility

Course Length: 6 hours

Course number : 01-09-0073

Course Location(s): Academy, Locally via Outreach

Personal Protective Equipment for the

Hazardous Materials Operations Level

Responder

This course is designed for Operations

level responders that may be required to

participate in activities requiring the use

of chemical protective clothing. It incor-

porates both classroom presentation and

hands on training. Focus is on selection of

proper PPE, safety, proper donning/doff-

ing techniques and dexterity.

Designed for: Hazardous Materials First Responder

Operations level personnel

Course length: 4 hours

Prerequisite: Hazardous Materials First Responder

Operations

Signed Training Authorization Letter required

Course number: 01-09-0081

Course location(s): Academy, Locally via Outreach

Recognizing Clandestine Drug Lab

Operations

Clandestine drug labs can be found in a va-

riety of places, from a residence to a hotel

room to a vehicle. They can manufacture a

number of substances including metham-

phetamine, MDMA (ecstasy), or even ste-

roids. The processes involved frequently

utilize flammable liquids, corrosives, toxic

gases, and water reactive materials. This

course provides responders with the skills

to recognize a potential clandestine lab

situation and take the appropriate course

of action. The course focuses heavily on

methamphetamine production, especially

the “one pot” method currently on the

increase in New York State, and deals with

proper procedures for recognition, isola-

tion, reporting, and dealing with victims

and the “cooks” themselves.

Designed for: All first response personnel

Course length: 3 hours

Course number : 01-09-0053

Course Location(s): Locally via Outreach

Respiratory Protection Program

This course is designed for the agency’s

respiratory protection program administra-

tor as defined in 29 CFR 1910.134

OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard.

Curriculum content outlines the require-

ments of the Respiratory Protection Pro-

gram standard for emergency escape de-

vices, air purifying respirators (negative

pressure) and self-contained breathing ap-

paratus (positive pressure). In addition,

training is provided on the procedures and

equipment to conduct a quantitative fit test.

Designed for: Response agency respiratory protec-

tion program administrators

Course Length: 6 hours

Course number : 01-09-0054

Course Location(s): Locally via Outreach

Sampling Techniques for the Hazardous

Materials Technician

Prepares hazardous materials technicians

to effectively collect and submit samples

according to local and state protocols. This

course will train technicians to collect

samples that are suitable for laboratory

analysis.

Designed for: Hazardous Materials Technicians

Course length: 4 hours

Prerequisite: Hazardous Materials Technician

Course number : 01-09-0078

Course Location(s): Locally via Outreach

WMD Detection Equipment Refresher

Training

This course is intended to provide extensive

hands on experience for Hazmat Technicians

who do not have the opportunity to work

with the WMD detection equipment on a

regular basis. It incorporates both classroom

and hands on training, with the majority of

the time spent utilizing the meters.

Designed for: Hazardous Material Response Team

members

Course length: 8 hours

Course number : 01-09-0056

Course Location(s): Locally via Outreach

WMD Trailer In Service Training

Phase 2- Equipment

The course consists of classroom and hands

on training covering the equipment issued to

each county by the New York State WMD

Task Force. Each piece of equipment is

thoroughly explained and students use the

actual equipment contained in the WMD

trailer issued to their team.

Designed for: Hazardous Material Response Team

members

Course length: 16 hours

Course number : 01-09-0058

Course Location(s): Locally via Outreach

Advanced Hazardous Materials

Technician

This course provides participants with ad-

vanced leak and spill control techniques as

well as containment procedures above and

beyond what is contained in Hazardous

Materials Technician course. Both class-

room and practical exercises will develop

critical skills for leak control, fire control,

and spill control objectives. Advanced site

safety practices will be discussed, use of ana-

lytical instrumentation will be applied, and

special considerations involving weapons of

mass destruction will be covered. Students

gain hands-on experience with detection

instruments, protective clothing, and leak

control equipment.

Designed for: Emergency response personnel

trained and employer certified at the hazardous

materials technician level. This course builds

upon and supports the competencies found in

29 CFR 1910.120 (q)(6)(iii) of OSHA.

Course Length: 40 hours

Prerequisite: Hazardous Materials Technician.

Signed Training Authorization Letter required

Course number : 01-09-0002

Course Location(s): Academy, Locally via Outreach

Computer-Aided Management of

Emergency Operations (CAMEO)

Offers hands-on training using comput-

ers to assist in hazardous chemical emer-

gencies. The Cameo program contains

response information and recommenda-

tions for thousands of commonly trans-

ported chemicals, an air dispersion model

to assist in evaluating release scenarios

and evacuation options. CAMEO includes

several easily adaptable databases and

programs that will assist responders to

plan for, and respond to, incidents involv-

ing chemicals used in their communities.

Designed for: Emergency planners, personnel with

hazardous materials responsibilities

Course Length: 36 hours

Course number : 01-09-0007

Course Location(s): Academy

Hazardous Materials Seminar

Each year the Hazardous Materials Seminar

brings New York’s Haz Mat Responders

together to participate in a weekend of

learning. Speakers from across the coun-

try deliver presentations on current topics

of interest as well as the newest develop-

ments in the field. Attendees have op-

portunities to network with their peers,

exchanging information and experiences.

Many emergency service organizations

accept attendance at this seminar as fulfill-

ment of the annual recertification for Haz

Mat Operations or Technician level train-

ing required by OSHA 1919.120.

Designed for: All emergency response personnel

Course Length: 16 hours

Materials Fee: $5

Course number : 01-09-0036

Course Location(s): Academy A

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Fire Police

Trains fire police to perform their duties

more effectively. It includes defining and

interpreting terms, oath of office, relation to

regular police officers, general duties, main-

taining safe conditions at an emergency,

traffic direction and control, pre-planning,

and various laws of interest to the fire

service. Under the provision of General

Municipal Law, Section 209-c, this course,

when approved by OFPC, must be com-

pleted by every fire police officer who was

appointed after September 1, 1980.

Designed for: Fire service personnel designated as

fire police

Course Length: 21 hours

Course number : 01-15-0002

Course Location(s): Locally via Outreach

Health and Safety Officer (NFA)

Addresses the health and safety officer’s role

in identifying, evaluating, and implement-

ing policy and procedures that affect health

and safety aspects for emergency responders.

Risk analysis, wellness issues, and other oc-

cupational safety issues are discussed.

Designed for: Health and safety officers and chief

officers

Course Length: 14 hours

Course number : 01-15-0005

Course Location(s): Academy

Highway Safety for Emergency Responders

Students completing this course will have

an awareness of the serious nature of

highway crash scenes and the hazards as-

sociated with them. Students will have an

understanding of the four phases of traffic

control that take place in the first hour.

They will also possess the ability to select

and place the appropriate traffic control

devices for various crash sites. Other top-

ics covered are: stopping sight distance

requirements for vehicles across a broad

range of speeds, how to establish various

traffic control zones, where to stand and

how to direct traffic.

Designed for: All emergency response personnel

Course Length: 15 hours

Course number :01-15-0006

Course Location(s): Academy, Regionally

Incident Safety Officer (NFA)

Examines the safety officer’s role at emer-

gency response situations. It focuses specif-

ically on operations as a safety officer within

the incident command system.

Designed for: Fire department safety officers

Prerequisite: Firefighter I

Course Length: 14 hours

Course number : 01-15-0007

Course Location(s): Academy, Locally via Outreach

On-Scene Rehabilitation for Emergency

Operations

This course explains the why, when and how

of rehabilitation for emergency responders

(firefighters, hazardous materials, EMS, tech-

nical rescue, ice and water rescue, etc.). The

course shows how and when to meet the

requirements of National Fire Protection

Association (NFPA) 1500 Fire Department

Occupational Safety and Health Chapter

6-6, NFPA 1561 Emergency Services Incident

Management System Chapters 2-8 and 9.

Designed for: Incident commanders, safety officers

and emergency service personnel

Course Length: 12 hours

Course number : 01-15-0008

Course Location(s): Academy

TECHNICAL RESCUE

All technical rescue courses are based on objec-

tives from National Fire Protection Association

(NFPA) 1006– Rescue Technician Professional

Qualifications and 1670– Standard on Operations

and Training for Technical Rescue Incidents.

Accident Victim Extrication Training

Provides hands-on training in motor vehicle

rescue and extrication techniques while

stressing the need for scene safety and ve-

hicle stabilization. It includes rescue theory,

rescue life cycle, new technology in automo-

tive design and rescue tools and their uses.

Designed for: All emergency response personnel

Course Length: 16 hours

Prerequisites: Firefighter I; Basic Firefighter; or

Firefighting Essentials, or Scene Support

Operations, or basic level EMS training

Materials Fee : $60

Course number : 01-04-0001

Course Location(s): Academy, Regionally, Locally via

Outreach

Alternative Fueled Vehicles and New

Vehicle Technology

Provides information about the hazards

of the alternate fuels, such as metha-

nol, compressed natural gas, and electric

power, the pressures created within fuel

cylinders, as well as safety information on

other hazards that may be present at

incidents involving an alternative fueled

vehicle. The second portion of the pro-

gram deals with the changing technology

of the automobile. Intended to provide

new information for those students who

may have completed Accident Victim

Extrication Training (AVET) in the past and

have a need to update information about

changes to the newer vehicles.

Designed for: All emergency response personnel

Course Length: 4 hours

Course number : 01-04-0006

Course Location(s): Regionally

Amtrak Passenger Train Emergency

Response Procedures

This course is presented by Amtrak.

Content includes familiarization with rail-

road systems, equipment, and operation-

al procedures; operation of access and

egress devices, as well as emergency op-

eration of the equipment; power systems

including locomotives, electric powered

equipment; firefighting/search and rescue

procedures for rail cars (this includes a

practical application from a smoke filled

railcar); and victim removal from rail cars

using various rescue procedures. All stu-

dents wishing to participate in the hands-

on portion dealing with search and rescue

of rail cars, along with victim removal

techniques, are required to bring firefight-

ing OSHA compliant protective equip-

ment, self-contained breathing apparatus

(SCBA), and one spare air bottle.

Designed for: All emergency response personnel

Course Length: 8 hours

Prerequisite: Firefighter I; Basic Firefighter; or

Firefighting Essentials, and students must be

physically capable of wearing SCBA and pos-

sess current medical clearance for SCBA use.

Students not possessing this prerequisite will

not be allowed to participate for their own safe-

ty. A completed Training Authorization Letter

will meet this requirement.

Course number : 01-04-0064

Course Location(s): Locally

Basic Structural Collapse Operations

Provides specialized training in the realm

of building collapse rescue, a threat in

every community. Content will include

warning signs, collapse causes, void iden-

tification, safety precautions, search tech-

niques, team operations, building con-

struction awareness, and initial fire de-

partment operations. Several case studies

will be discussed and a table top exercise

is included. A test will be given at the end

of the class.

Designed for: All emergency response personnel

Course length: 8 hours

Course number : 01-04-0007

Course Location(s): Academy, Regionally, and

Locally via Outreach

Concrete Breaching and Breaking

The purpose of this course is to provide

the student the basic principles on the

safe and effective operations of penetrat-

ing concrete debris and damaged slabs or

walls to safely extricate trapped victims.

The student shall learn the safe and proper

techniques to breach, break, cut and burn

to gain access through concrete, steel or

other structural components during res-

cue operations in heavy floor, heavy wall,

steel and concrete structures. The student

will also learn to identify the different

types of concrete construction as well

as the safety hazards that present them-

selves to the rescuer at every collapse

situation. Students will be able to rapidly

identify pre and post tensioned concrete

and the specific dangers each represents

in a given collapse situation.

Designed for: Emergency response per-

sonnel with responsibility in structural

collapse operations.

Designed for: All emergency response personnel

Course length: 16 hours

Prerequisite: Rescue Technician Basic, Basic

Structural Collapse Ops, Medium Level

Structural Collapse Concepts, MSCO: Tools,

MSCO: Interior Shoring, MSCO: Exterior Shoring,

MSCO: Void Search & Rescue, Rescue Heavy

Rigging.

Course number : 01-04-0011

Course Location(s): Academy and Regionally

Confined Space Awareness and Safety

Provides identification and awareness

information to allow students to make

reasonable judgments in confined-space

rescue situations. It includes topics such

as regulations, response planning, hazard

types, personal protective equipment, re-

trieval equipment, and air quality. Case

histories and student exercises provide

opportunities to practice planning skills

for confined space rescue response, as

well as evaluate past incidents.

Designed for: All emergency response personnel

Course Length: 6 hours

Course number : 01-04-0014

Course Location(s): Academy, Locally via Outreach

Confined Space Rescue - Technician Level

This course provides practical training in

confined-space hazards; air monitoring

and ventilation; space isolation techniques;

personal protective equipment, including

both supplied air, self-contained breathing

apparatus (SCBA), and respirators; and

retrieval systems and retrieval methods.

Practical evolutions enable the student to

evaluate a specific confined-space incident

and perform the necessary procedures to

safely and effectively rescue the victim.

Designed for: All emergency response personnel

with responsibilities in confined-space rescue

Course Length: 32 hours

Prerequisites: Firefighter I, Basic Firefighter, or

Firefighting Essentials, Rescue Technician - Basic

and Confined Space: Awareness and Safety.

Signed Training Authorization Letter required

Course number : 01-04-0012

Course Location(s): Academy and Regionally

Emergency Boat Operations & Rescue

training is designed to meet the require-

ments of NFPA standards for profession-

al qualifications at the technician level

for boat operators. Its primary goal is to

train firefighters and other emergency

response personnel who respond to water

rescue emergencies using power boats.

Topics covered are: small boat operation

in still & moving water, risk management

for rescue operations, navigation, rescue

techniques, search techniques, boat selec-

tion & outfitting, boat maintenance, and

crew skills.

Designed for: Emergency response personnel with

responsibility for the operation of motorized

water craft in a moving water or flood environ-

ment.

Course Length: 24 hours

Prerequisite: Water Rescue - Operations Level

Course number : 01-04-0066

Course Location(s): Academy and Regionally

Ice/Cold Water Rescue - Technician Level

This course provides an advanced level

ice rescue training including self-rescue,

shore based ice rescue techniques, and go

ice rescue techniques. This is a hands-on

training program which includes a signifi-

cant amount of on ice time for skill prac-

tice. It also addresses the effects of cold

water on victims, ice rescue techniques,

off shore techniques, and ice rescue equip-

ment. Course will include several scenario

based ice rescue exercises.

Designed for: All emergency response personnel

Course Length: 16 hours

Course number : 01-04-0021

Course Location(s): Academy and Regionally

Industrial and Agricultural Machinery

Rescue

The purpose of this course is to provide

advanced training to personnel in the

specific hazards and problems associated

with performing rescues from agriculture

and/or industrial machinery. The program

focuses on many aspects of machinery in-

cluding construction, safety systems, and

extrication strategies. Additionally, this

course, when combined with a “Farmedic”

awareness level program, is equivalent

to the Farmedic rescue course offered

nationally.

Designed for: Emergency response personnel with

responsibility in industrial and/or agricultural

machinery rescue

Course Length: 16 hours

Prerequisite: Rescue Technician Basic, Accident

Victim Extrication Training

Course number : 01-04-0067

Course Location(s): Academy and Regionally

Medium Level Structural Collapse Concepts

This classroom program is designed to pro-

vide the background knowledge necessary

to perform rescue operations at a structural

collapse incident. The course includes in-

struction on: structural construction con-

siderations such as types of construction,

construction techniques, terminology and

mechanism of collapse based on structure

type; detailed concepts of structural shoring

systems; void search and rescue operations

in structural collapse incidents; structural

collapse team organization and operations

concepts.

Designed for: Emergency response personnel with

responsibility in structural collapse operations

Course Length: 12 hours

Prerequisite: Basic Structural Collapse Operations

Course number : 01-04-0040

Course Location(s): Academy and Regionally

Medium Structural Collapse Operations:

Exterior Shoring

This two-day program will thoroughly

familiarize the student with the exteri-

or shoring techniques needed to safely

construct all the types of exterior shores

generally needed to conduct safe rescue

operations and stabilize the exterior of the

structure. Students in this intensive hands-

on course will be tested on the proper

construction of the various shores needed

to accomplish this task.

Designed for: Emergency response personnel with

responsibility in structural collapse operations

Course Length: 16 hours

Prerequisites: Rescue Technician - Basic, Basic

Structural Collapse Operations, Medium Level

Structural Collapse Operations: Tools and

Structural Collapse Concepts (or Medium

Construction Related to Building Failure and

Emergency Rescue Shoring Concepts in place of

Medium Level Structural Collapse Concepts)

Materials Fee: $45

Course number : 01-04-0059

Course Location(s): Academy and Regionally

Medium Structural Collapse Operations:

Interior Shoring

This two-day program will familiarize the

student with the proper interior shoring

techniques needed to safely construct

all the types of interior shores generally

utilized to conduct safe rescue operations.

This is an intensive hands-on course and

the students will be tested on the proper

construction of the various shores.

Designed for: Emergency response personnel with

responsibility in structural collapse operations

Course Length: 16 hours

Prerequisites: Rescue Technician - Basic, Basic

Structural Collapse Operations, Medium

Structural Collapse Operations: Tools and

Structural Collapse Concepts (or Medium

Construction Related to Building Failure and

Emergency Rescue Shoring Concepts in place of

Structural Collapse Concepts)

Materials Fee: $45

Course number : 01-04-0058

Course Location(s): Academy and Regionally

Medium Structural Collapse Operations:

Tools

This two-day program will familiarize the

student with the tools used in structural

and excavation collapse related incidents.

This is an intensive hands-on course and

the students will be evaluated on the

proper use of the tools provided.

Designed for: All emergency response personnel

Course Length: 16 hours

Prerequisite: Basic Structural Collapse Operations

or Basic Trench Collapse Concepts or Trench

Rescue: Awareness Level

Materials Fee: $45

Course number : 01-04-0057

Course Location(s): Academy and Regionally

Medium Structural Collapse Operations:

Void Search and Rescue

This is a two day program with intensive

practical void search training. The students

participate in numerous void search evo-

lutions with emphasis on team concepts,

proper search techniques, safety operations,

and size up. Simulated rescue scenarios

will be conducted with students required

to safely extricate victims from void spaces.

Designed for: Emergency response personnel with

responsibility in structural collapse operations

Course Length: 16 hours

Prerequisites: Rescue Technician-Basic, Basic

Structural Collapse Operations, Medium Level

Structural Collapse Operations: Tools, Structural

Collapse Concepts (or Medium Construction

Related to Building Failure and Emergency Rescue

Shoring concepts in place of Structural Collapse

Concepts), and Medium Level Structural Collapse

Operations: Interior Shoring

Materials Fee: $45

Course number : 01-04-0060

Course Location(s): Academy and Regionally

Passenger Train Emergency Rescue

Procedures

Partnership between Metro North Railroad

and OFPC. Content includes: railroad sys-

tems, equipment and procedures; normal

and emergency operation of equipment;

power systems including locomotives, elec-

tric equipment and third rail precautions;

search and rescue procedures (practical

with smoke); victim removal. OSHA compli-

ant protective equipment, SCBA and one

spare bottle are required.

Designed for: All emergency response personnel

Course Length: 8 hours

Prerequisite: Firefighter I; Basic Firefighter; or

Firefighting Essentials, and students must be

physically capable of wearing SCBA and possess

current medical clearance for SCBA use. Students

not possessing this prerequisite will not be

allowed to participate for their own safety. A

completed Training Authorization Letter will meet

this requirement.

Course number : 01-04-0027

Rescue Heavy Rigging

The purpose of this course is to provide

the student the basic principles on the

safe and effective operations of working

with heavy rigging equipment and cranes

used to safely extricate trapped victims in

structural collapse situations. The student

shall learn to identify, use and maintain

the equipment used to rig loads, imple-

ment the process of planning a lift as well

as rig, lift, and move objects using various

hand tools as well as actual hands-on time

with a crane.

Designed for: Emergency response personnel with

responsibility in structural collapse operations.

Course Length: 16 hours

Prerequisite: Rescue Technician Basic, Basic

Structural Collapse Ops, Medium Level

Structural Collapse Concepts, MSCO: Tools,

MSCO: Interior Shoring, MSCO: Exterior Shoring,

MSCO: Void Search & Rescue

Materials Fee: $40

Course number : 01-04-0028

Course Location(s): Academy and Regionally

Rescue Technician - Basic

Provides a base from which to prepare stu-

dents for a wide variety of possible rescue

operations. This course includes an over-

view in areas of specialized rescue, search,

technical rescue management, risks and

priorities; use of ropes, knots, and rope

systems in a low angle environment, and

establishment of landing zones for heli-

copter operations. Demonstrations, prac-

tice sessions and testing are included.

Designed for: All emergency response personnel

Course Length: 24 hours

Course number : 01-04-0032

Course Location(s): Locally via Outreach

Rescue Technician-Basic/Confined Space -

Technician Level

This course combines Rescue Technician

Basic, Confined Space Rescue and

Confined Space Awareness into one pro-

gram allowing students to complete this

training in a reduced time frame.

Designed for: Personnel with confined space rescue

responsibilities

Course Length: 48 hours

Prerequisite: Firefighter I, Basic Firefighter or

Firefighting Essentials. Signed Training

Authorization Letter required

Course number : 01-04-0034

Course Location(s): Academy

Rope Rescue - Operations Level

Provides information and skills to ade-

quately perform basic vertical rope rescue

techniques in an urban/suburban envi-

ronment. While many of the techniques

and skills taught in this program are ap-

plicable to the wilderness environment,

this is not the intent of this program. The

overall objective is to improve rescuer

awareness of the safety concerns at rope

rescue situations and to develop basic

skills in rappelling and high-angle rescue

systems. Topics include safety orientation,

risk assessment, equipment, basic rappel-

ling and ascending, anchoring, belaying,

mechanical advantage, patient packaging,

incident management, skills evaluation,

and testing.

Designed for: Emergency response personnel with

responsibility in rope rescue

Course Length: 32 hours

Prerequisite: Rescue Technician - Basic or equivalent

Course number : 01-04-0035

Course Location(s): Academy and Regionally

Rope Rescue - Technician Level I

Provides information and skills to per-

form advanced vertical rope rescue tech-

niques in an urban/suburban environ-

ment. The overall objective is to improve

rescuer awareness of the safety concerns

at rope rescue situations and to devel-

op advanced skills in high angle rescue

techniques and systems. Topics include

ascending, pickoffs, knot passing, team

operations, advanced litter packaging, rig-

ging and lowering as well as horizontal

and high/low tensioned systems. This

program also includes written testing as

well as skills evaluation.

Designed for: Emergency response personnel with

responsibility in rope rescue

Course Length: 32 hours

Prerequisite: Rope Rescue - Operations Level

Course number : 01-04-0036

Course Location(s): Academy and Regionally

Rope Rescue - Technician Level II

Provides additional information and skills

required to perform advanced vertical and

horizontal rope rescue techniques in an

urban/suburban environment. The overall

objective is to improve rescuer awareness of

safety concerns at rope rescue situations and

to develop advanced skills in high angle res-

cue techniques and systems. Topics include

vertical low tensioned systems (offsets) and

horizontal and steep tensioned systems

(highlines). This program also includes

written as well as skill evaluations.

Designed for: Emergency response personnel with

responsibility in rope rescue

Course Length: 32 hours

Prerequisite: Rope Rescue -Technician Level I

Course number : 01-04-0037

Course Location(s): Academy and Regionally

School Bus Rescue

The School Bus Rescue Course provides

advanced training to personnel in the spe-

cific hazards and problems associated with

performing rescues from school buses. The

program focuses on many aspects of school

buses including: construction; safety sys-

tems; and extrication strategies.

Designed for: All emergency response personnel

Course Length: 4 hours

Course number : 01-04-0038

Course Location(s): Academy and Regionally

School Bus Rescue Practical Skills

This is a practical training session which

allows students to apply concepts presented

during the School Bus Rescue Course and

begin to establish proficiency in related

extrication skills. Students attending this

course will be provided information relating

to: tool placement and staging, anatomy of

a school bus, school bus stabilization, pri-

mary entr y, secondary entry, patient packag-

ing and extrication and bus rollovers

Designed for: All emergency response personnel

Course Length: 4 hours

Prerequisite: Bus Rescue (# O/39) or School Bus

Rescue

Course number : 01-04-0039

Course Location(s): Academy and Regionally

Swift-Water/Flood - Rescue Technician

This course provides basic to advanced

level swift-water/flood rescue training

including self-rescue in swift-water, go

rescues, boat based rescues, and rope

systems for swift-water rescue. This is a

hands-on training program which requires

participants to spend a significant amount

of time mastering water rescue skills in

fast moving water. Course also includes

several scenario based water rescue ex-

ercises.

Designed for: All emergency response personnel

involved in water rescue emergencies

Course Length: 32 hours

Prerequisites: Rescue Technician-Basic or Rescue

Operations

Course number : 01-04-0051

Course Location(s): Academy and Regionally

Trench Rescue - Awareness Level

This course will discuss problems that can

and do occur in trench rescue incidents.

Safety techniques, shoring techniques, prop-

er procedures, team operations, and hazard

assessment will all be discussed and ex-

plained in depth.

Designed for: All emergency response personnel

NYS Certification Level: Trench Rescue Technician

Course Length: 8 hours

Course number : 01-04-0061

Course Location(s): Academy, Regionally, and

Locally via Outreach

Trench Rescue - Operations Level

This two-day program consists of intense

hands-on training in the field of trench

rescue. The students will be taught sev-

eral ways to shore trenches, the different

types of extrication techniques, proper

rescue site management, as well as the

proper safety concepts needed to com-

plete a safe and successful rescue. There

will be live exercises in which the students

will actually extricate a trapped victim

from an open trench scenario.

Designed for: Emergency response personnel with

responsibility in trench collapse operations

Course Length: 16 hours

Prerequisites: Rescue Technician - Basic, Medium

Structural Collapse Operations: Tools and

Trench Rescue - Awareness Level

Materials Fee: $45

Course number : 01-04-0042

Course Location(s): Academy and Regionally

Trench Rescue - Technician Level

Designed to increase the skills learned

in the basic trench rescue class. Rescue

operations in intersecting, L-shaped, and

deep trenches will be covered. Advanced

trench rescue shoring techniques and

concepts will also be shown.

Designed for: Emergency response personnel with

responsibility in trench collapse operations

Course Length: 16 hours

Prerequisites: Rescue Technician - Basic, Trench

Rescue - Awareness Level, Basic Trench Collapse

Operations or Trench Rescue - Operations Level,

and Medium Structural Collapse Operations:

Tools

Materials Fee: $45

Course number : 01-04-0043

Course Location(s): Academy, Regionally, and Locally

via Outreach

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

County Fire Coordinator Conference

Includes orientation and training for new

or recently appointed personnel as well

as basic staff and command training for

those with county-level fire service re-

sponsibility.

Materials Fee: $5

Course number : 01-14-0005

Course Location(s): Academy

Note: By invitation only

County Weekend

Several weekends are reserved each year

for county weekends. A guaranteed en-

rollment of 150 is required for an exclusive

weekend.

Designed for: All emergency response personnel

Course Length: 12 hours

Materials Fee: $5

Course Location(s): Academy

FASNY EMS Conference

This is a two-day seminar conducted by

the Emergency Medical Service (EMS)

Committee of the Firemen’s Association of

the State of New York (FASNY).

Designed for: All emergency response personnel

interested in emergency medical training

Course Length: 14 hours

Materials Fee: $5

Course Location(s): Academy

Fire Service Explorer Weekend

Fire Service Explorer Weekends allow

members of participating Explorer Posts

to gain practical experience in the field

of firefighting and emergency medical

service. The 12-hour program includes

activities and instruction on fire and EMS

topics, including fire prevention, personal

protective equipment, hose and ladder

evolutions, search and rescue, firefight-

er survival, basic rescue skills, accident

victim extrication and spinal immobiliza-

tion. First-time participants focus on basic

skills, with more advanced skills being

taught each year that the candidate re-

turns. Participants must submit medical

clearance, medical history and parental

permission forms with their registration.

Designed for: Fire department Explorer Scouts

Course Length: 12 hours

Course number : 01-14-0011

Course Location(s): Academy

Water Rescue - Awareness Level

This course provides an overview of wa-

ter safety and rescue issues including:

hazard assessment, responder safety, risk

management, hypothermia, near-drown-

ing, basic water search techniques, basic

shore-based rescue techniques, incident

management issues, and water rescue

equipment.

Designed for: All emergency response personnel

Course Length: 4 hours

Course number : 01-04-0052

Course Location(s): Academy, Regionally, and Locally

via Outreach

Introduction to Water Rescue for First

Responders

This course is designed to introduce fire-

fighters and EMS personnel to water res-

cue at the operations (shore based) level

of response. The course contains informa-

tion on: hazards, medical considerations,

incident management, on self-rescue, PPE

and rescue techniques. Practical training

is also provided in self-rescue and shore

based rescue skills.

Designed for: All emergency response personnel

involved in water rescue emergencies

Course Length: 16 hours

Course number : 01-04-0053

Course Location(s): Academy and Regionally

Instructor Authorization Conference

Involves annual authorization of state fire in-

structors (SFI), municipal training officers (MTO),

municipal fire instructors (MFI), and county fire

instructors (CFI).

Materials Fee: $5

Course number : 01-14-0015

Course Location(s): Academy

Note: By invitation only

Fire Service Women of New York State Training

Conference

This annual training conference brings togeth-

er career and volunteer women firefighters

from throughout New York State and beyond.

Each year a variety of workshops and classes

are offered to the attendees. This training con-

ference is co-sponsored by the New York State

Office of Fire Prevention and Control and Fire

Service Women of New York State, Inc.

Designed for: Female fire service personnel

Materials Fee: $5

Course number : 01-14-0012

Course Location(s): Academy

Regional Fire Administrator Conference

The annual meeting and in-service training of

Regional Fire Administrators appointed to co-

ordinate the New York State Fire Mobilization

and Mutual Aid Plan.

Materials Fee: $5

Course number : 01-14-0034

Course Location(s): Academy

Note: By invitation only

Technical Rescue Conference

The conference is open to all responders and

includes lectures and practical skill sessions in

a variety of subjects including rope, confined

space, structural collapse, water, vehicle, ma-

chinery and trench rescue as well as incident &

team management training.

Materials Fee: $5

Course number : 01-04-0071

Course Location(s): Academy

Volunteer Fire Police Association Conference

This is a one-day conference conducted by the

Fire Police Committee of the Volunteer Fire

Police Association of the State of New York.

Designed for: Fire service personnel designated as fire

police

Course Length: 8 hours

Materials Fee: $5

Course number : 01-14-0022

Course Location(s): Academy

fees and registration

instructions

registration forms

Academy and Regional Technical Rescue courses

require written pre-registration via mail or fax to the Academy,

using the approved form. Telephone reservations are not accepted.

If you require additional forms, photocopy the enclosed,

download at www.dhses.ny.gov/ofpc

or call the Academy. Contact your County Fire Coordinator or

Municipal Training Officer for Outreach Program registration protocol.

course registration fee - nonrefundable

Academy and Regional Delivery:

NYS Residents - $25; Out-of-State - $50

Payable in advance with registration form

Outreach Program – no fee

materials fee

Academy and Regional Technical Rescue:

See course description

Materials fee may be paid upon arrival.

Outreach Program – no fee

Required text book is not included in materials fee, must be purchased separately.

Refer to course description and/or confirmation.

accommodation fee

Academy Resident: $40/day includes lodging and all meals

Academy Commuter: $8/day includes breakfast and lunch

Resident fee shown on course schedule has been adjusted for Sunday night

arrivals or Friday afternoon

departures (no dinner).

Commuter fee shown on course schedule has been adjusted for 1pm start

times (no breakfast). Commuters are invited to purchase dinner meal tickets

(by 11am) at $9/day if program requires mandatory evening sessions.

Bagged lunches are available upon request for off campus courses or departing

students.

Regional Technical Rescue and Outreach Program – Student responsibility

paYment method

Fees may be paid by check, money order, or PO/Voucher payable to “Academy

of Fire Science.” If MasterCard or VISA is being used, the registration form must

include a credit card number, expiration date and signature.

Registration fee must accompany the registration form.

prerequisite courses

Proof of completion is required for residential courses

at the Academy and the Regional Technical Rescue Program

and must accompany the registration form.

acceptance

Students receive written notification of acceptance. This notification also details

mandatory registration and accommodation fees as well as any

associated course material fee referenced in course descriptions.

q VISA q MasterCard Total Charge: $______________

Card #

Expiration Date Security Code

Signature___________________________________________

REGISTRATION FORM

FIRE ACADEMY AND REGIONAL TECHNICAL RESCUE

New York State Academy of Fire Science

600 College Ave., Montour Falls, NY 14865-9634

(607) 535-7136; Fax: (607) 535-4841

NAME (Last, First, MI)

TRAINING IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

HOME ADDRESS (Street, PO Box)

CITY STATE ZIP

q CHECK IF NEW ADDRESS q MALE q FEMALE

DAYTIME PHONE EVENING PHONE

FAX # E-MAIL ADDRESS

FIRE DEPARTMENT ID # COUNTY

SPONSORING ORGANIZATION

STREET ADDRESS, PO BOX

CITY STATE ZIP

FD PHONE# FD E-MAIL or FAX

NAME/TITLE - HEAD OF THE SPONSORING AGENCY

SIGNATURE - HEAD OF THE SPONSORING AGENCY

PERSONAL INFORMATION

SPONSORING ORGANIzATION

q FIRE ACADEMY COURSE CODE # COURSE TITLE DATES: 1st CHOICE 2nd CHOICE

q REGIONAL COURSE CODE # COURSE TITLE DATES: 1st CHOICE 2nd CHOICE

Please review the application to make certain it is complete and the required payment and prerequisite proof are enclosed.

This form is on the web at www.dhses.ny.gov/ofpc • MAIL OR FAX APPLICATION TO FIRE ACADEMY ONLY

Make checks, money orders & vouchers payable to:

Academy of Fire Science

PAYMENT METHOD

_________________________________________ Date _______

q Resident – includes Meals & Lodging

q Commuter – includes breakfast & lunch

q Commuter dinner - $9/day (optional)

Reasonable accommodation request:

________________________________________________

Share room with:__________________________________

Registration Fee (include w/registration)

Materials Fee (if applicable – payable upon arrival)

Accommodations Fee (payable upon arrival)

Optional commuter dinner(s)

$_________

Total enclosed:

Balance due upon arrival:

1220 (10/08)

COURSE REGISTRATION -

NOTE: PAYMENT MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION

Registration Fee is MANDATORY AND NONREFUNDABLE

q NYS Resident - $25 q Out-of State - $50

q Materials Fee (if applicable) payable upon arrival

See course description (may not include required text book)

q Prerequisite Proof (if applicable)

Must accompany registration

ACADEMY ACCOMMODATIONS - PAYAbLE UPON ARRIvAL

REGISTRATION, MATERIAL AND ACCOMMODATIONS FEES:

q Check q Money Order

q Signed Voucher q Purchase Order

q Bill Meals & Lodging to Studentq Bill Meals & Lodging

to Sponsoring Organization

NOTE: Due to participant demand, the deadline for all Academy course registrations is 20 days before the course start date. If your registration

is not received by this deadline, we cannot guarantee placement in the requested course. Call the Academy for further information.

New York State

Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services

Office of Fire Prevention and Control

REGISTRATION, MATERIAL AND ACCOMMODATIONS FEES:

New York State

Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services

Office of Fire Prevention and Control

SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED LEGAL GUARDIAN DATE

PRINTED

NAME RELATIONSHIP TO FIREFIGHTER

Training Authorization Letter

1654 (10/07)

To the Office of Fire Prevention and Control:

The firefighter listed below is an active member of _________________________________ Fire Department, is at

least 16 years of age, and is authorized to attend the course indicated below. I understand this training course may contain

certain evolutions that simulate and/or create actual firefighting or rescue conditions. The Office of Fire Prevention and

Control is not responsible and/or liable for any malfunction or damage to any equipment used during this training program.

SIGNATURE OF FIREFIGHTER DATE

PRINT NAME OF FIREFIGHTER

And, if firefighter is 16 or 17 years old, the following consent must be provided:

Additional copies of this form are available at http://www.dhses.ny.gov/ofpc

PRINT NAME OF FIREFIGHTER

etaD # DIDF eriF

Department

Fill in YES or NO

YES

The firefighter listed below has medical clearance to use Self Contained

Breathing Apparatus, (SCBA), in accordance with 29 C.F.R. part 1910. 134.

The firefighter listed below is authorized to use SCBA

and participate in interior /exterior firefighting evolutions.

If you cannot answer the questions above because you do not know the requirements of 29 C.F.R. Part 1910 or do not know

whether the firefighter listed below is authorized to use SCBA, please contact your County Fire Coordinator or OFPC.

PLEASE PRINT ALL INFORMATION

Fire Chief Authorization

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consent to his/her participation in the training listed above. I have read, fully understand, and agree with the above information. I understand and

acknowledge that safety is important during the training course and further authorize the instructor to remove

from the simulation or course if the instructor believes that his/her behavior or abilities may cause a safety risk to himself/herself or another.

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and acknowledge the importance of safety during the training course and further acknowledge that if an instructor believes that my behavior or

abilities may cause a safety risk to myself or another, the instructor has the authority to remove me from the simulation or course.

Please Note: No persons under the age of 16 may attend or participate in any training course delivered by the Office of Fire Prevention and Control.

The Training Authorization Letter is instituted to ensure that the student firefighter, fire chief/department and the state

fire instructor know that an individual has the authorization to attend the training course or courses delivered by the

New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, Office of Fire Prevention and Control and has

obtained the necessary medical clearances to participate in strenuous firefighter training activities. In addition, 16 and

17 year old firefighters must obtain approval from a parent or legal guardian prior to attending and participating in

any and all training courses delivered by the Office of Fire Prevention and Control. No persons under the age of 16 may

attend or participate in any training course delivered by the Office of Fire Prevention and Control.

A letter signed by a chief officer of the student’s agency shall be submitted prior to participation in the following training

programs delivered by the Office of Fire Prevention and Control:

•FirefighterI

•FirefighterII

•IntermediateFirefighter

•FirefighterSurvival

•FirefighterAssistandSearch(FAST)

•TruckCompanyOperations

•SCBAConfidence

•ConfinedSpaceRescue

•PassengerTrainRescue

•HazardousMaterialsTechnician-Basic

•AdvancedHazardousMaterialsTechnician

•FlammableGasWorkshop

•AnyneworfuturetrainingcoursesrequiringtheuseofSelfContainedBreathingApparatus(SCBA)or

Supplied Air Respirators (SAR’S) in accordance with 29CFR1910.134

Procedure:

1. Courses Requiring the Use of Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) or Supplied Air Respirators (SAR):

A. The student firefighter shall submit to the state fire instructor a completed Training Authorization Letter signed by a

chief officer and the student at registration for the first class session of any course requiring the use of SCBA or SAR

(courses listed above).

B. Any student firefighter that does not submit a completed letter will not participate in any evolution or course session

requiring the use of SCBA or SARs and will not receive credit for that session.

C. A Training Authorization Letter must be submitted for each course attended.

2. Course Attendance by 16 and 17 Year Old Firefighters:

A. Student firefighters 16 or 17 years of age must complete a Training Authorization Letter. This letter must be signed

by a chief officer, the student firefighter and parent or legal guardian and submitted at registration for the first

session of any course offered by OFPC.

B. Any 16 or 17 year-old student firefighter that does not submit a signed letter will not participate in the course.

C. A Training Authorization Letter must be submitted for each course attended.

Outreach Training Guide

Appendix B-12

Training Authorization Letter Policy

New York State Office of Fire Prevention & Control ~ Academy of Fire Science

Fire / Arson Investigation Training Program

Age ncy Endorsement Affidavi t

This form SHALL BE COMPLETED by the sponsoring agency as part of the application process for the foll

owing

advanced Fire/Arson Investigation Training Programs AND attached to the standard Academy of Fire Science

course application form.

Proposed Arson Course Attendance [check applicable course]

[] Fire/Arson Investigation Course

[] Fire Scene Evidence Collection

[] Canine Accelerant Detection Certification / Re-Certification

PART I (To be completed by applicant)

Name: Last First M.I. Suffix

Home Address: Number Street

City/Town State Zip Contact #

Birth Dat e: Month/Day/Year Student Training ID #:

PREREQUISITE VERIFICATION: [PROOF OF COMPLETION MUST ACC OMPANY THIS APPLICATION]

Fire/Arson Investigation Course:

Fire Behavior and Arson Awareness AND Principles of Fire Investigation courses or their equivalents.

Fire Scene Evidence Course:

Fire Behavior and Arson Awareness AND Principles of Fire Investigation courses or their equivalents

or Certificate of Completion of NYS DCJS Crime Scene Evidence Tech. Training.

Canine Accelerant Detection Certification / Re-Certification:

NYS Fire Investigator Level II Cer tification or equivalent. [For Re-certification, proof of cert ification in accelerant discipline

as issued by original training authority must also be provided.]

For equivalents please provide copy of course outline and hourly breakdown.

Applic ants Signature:

Date:

/ /

New York State office of fire PreveNtioN & coNtrol

New York State Academy of Fire Science

600 College Ave., Montour Falls, NY 14865-9634

(607) 535-7136; Fax: (607) 535-4841

1808 (08/12)

T I

Part II [To be completed and signed by endorsing Agency official(s)]

Endorsing officials please note:

80-hour Fire/Arso n Investigat ion Course:

Attendance in this course is restricted to Individuals with direct resp onsibility in the field

of fire investigation, prosecution, and/or arson prevention and control. Those authorized would include paid and voluntee r firefighters

law enforcement of ficers, Go vernmental officers and employees, as well as insurance company officials involved in fire

investigation.

Applicants for the 80-hour Fire/Arson Investigation course must have both A and B endo r sements with the exc eption of Paid Fire

Department; Police Agencies and Insurance SIU which require endorsement A only.

Fire Scene Evidence Course & Canine C ertificat ion Course(s): Require Endorsement A only.

Canine Accelerant Detection Re-Certification Course:

Requires proof of certification from original canine training a uthority.

Agency Name: County:

Business Address: Number/Street

City/Town State Zip Business P hone

Agency Supervisor: Supervisor Title:

Applicant’s fir e investigation - related job duties: [check all that applies] Indicate role of the investigation as conducted by your agency?

[ check applicants duties within agency] Describe Agency Role: _______________________________________________

_____ Fire Origin & Cause Only _____________________________ __________________

_____ Arson / Criminal Investigation

_____ Evidence Technician _______________________________________________

____

_ Insurance Investigation

_____ Accelerant Detection K9 Team _______________________________________________

_____ Other (Specify)

Endorsement A: I hereby signify that the applicant is affiliated with our organization and has valid assigned duties in fire investigation

as required, (i.e., Fire, Police, Pros ecutor, Insurance Investig ator).

x: ___________________________________________________ ______/______/______

Agency Sup ervisor Signature date

Endorsement B: This endorsement must b e completed by the Arson Task Force Coordinator.

If in doubt as to w ho it is, please contact your County Fire Coordinator. Out-of-State resident, contact your State Fire Marsh al.

______________________________________________ _____________________________ _____________________

Arson Task Force Coordinator [print] contact information / phone

I, the undersigned, certify that the applicant is in good standing with the or

ganization and will perform fire/a r s on investigations within

the jurisdiction as described.

x: ___________________________________________________ ______/_______/_______

Arson Task F orce Coordinator [signature] date

OFPC Arson St aff Reviewer: ________________________________________ _____/______/_______

course index

Emergency Medical Service

Emergency Medical Technician-Basic 7

Emergency Medical Technician Refresher 7

Emergency Response to Terrorism

Biological Terrorism: An Overview of the Threat 7

Domestic Preparedness: Weapons of Mass Destruction Awareness 7

Domestic Preparedness Response to Radiation Incidents 7

Domestic Preparedness: The Role of Policy Making Officials 7

Domestic Preparedness: The Supervisor’s Role in Safety 7

Emergency Response to Terrorism: Basic Concepts 7

Emergency Response to Chemical WMD Agents 8

Emergency Response to Terrorism: Tactical

Considerations for Hazardous Materials 8

Tactical Consideration for the Emergency Medical Service 7

WMD Technician Level Refresher Training 8

WMD Operations Level Refresher Training 8

Fire/Arson Investigation

Accelerant Detection Canine Team Annual In-Service Training Workshop 9

Canine Accelerant Detection Certification 9

Canine Accelerant Detection Re-Certification 9

Electrical Fire Cause Determination I 9

Electrical Fire Cause Determination II 9

Fire Behavior and Arson Awareness 8

Fire Behavior/Arson Awareness and Principles of Fire Investigation 8

Fire/Arson Investigation 8

Fire/Arson Investigation Seminar 9

Fire Investigative Photography 9

Fire Scene Evidence Collection 10

Interviewing Techniques for the Fire Investigator 10

Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Program Symposium 10

Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Specialist I 10

Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Specialist II 10

Principles of Fire Investigation 8

Fire Equipment Maintenance

BREATHING APPARATUS MAINTENANCE - SCOTT 2.2 / 4.5 10

Fire Extinguisher Maintenance 11

Pumper Service Testing 11

Fire Instructor Development

Fire Service Instructor I 11

Fire Service Instructor II 11

Principles of Instruction 11

Fire Officer Development

Advanced Legal Issues for the Volunteer Fire Service 13

Fire Officer I 11

Fire Officer II 11

Fire Officer III 12

ICS-100.A: Introduction to Incident Command System 12

ICS for Command and General Staff—Complex Incidents I-400 12

I-200.A: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents 12

Intermediate ICS, ICS for Expanding Incidents I-300 12

IS-700.A: National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction 12

Legal Issues for the Volunteer Fire Service 13

On-line Fire Reporting System Training 13

Preparing for the Line of Duty Death 13

Role of the Chaplain in Emergency Services, The 13

Selected Legal Issues for the Volunteer Fire Service 13

Strategy and Tactics for Initial Company Operations 13

Version 5 Fire Reporting Workshop 13

Fire Prevention/Code Enforcement

Building Code of New York State 14

Code Compliance Technician Program 14

Fire Alarm Systems 14

Fire Marshals and Inspectors Program 14

Fire Sprinkler Plans Review 15

Fire Sprinkler Systems Workshop 14

General Construction Principles 14

Introduction to Code Enforcement Practices Part I 13

Introduction to Code Enforcement Practices Part II 13

Inspection Procedures for Existing Structures 14

Public Fire and Life Safety Educator I 15

Public Fire Prevention Education Program 15

Residential Code of New York State 14

Fire Suppression

Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting 17

Apparatus Operator - Aerial Device 17

Apparatus Operator - Emergency Vehicle Operation 16

Apparatus Operator - Pump 17

Basic Wildland Fire Suppression 17

Basic Wildland Search Skills 17

Conducting Live Fire Training Evolutions 17

Courage to be Safe 17

Firefighter I 15

Firefighter I - Internet Based Course 15

Firefighter II 16

Firefighter Assist and Search Team (FAST) 16

Firefighter Survival 16

Live Fire Training Safety 17

Principles of Building Construction: Combustible 18

Principles of Building Construction: Noncombustible 18

Recruit Firefighter Training 15

Refresher Training 18

Rules Have Changed…The Firefighter’s Guide

to Lightweight Wood Construction. The 18

SCBA Confidence 16

Scene Support Operations 15

Truck Company Operations 16

Water Supply Operations 17

Hazardous Materials

Advanced Hazardous Materials Technician 21

Basic Life Support and Hazardous Materials 19

Cargo Truck Hazardous Materials Specialist 19

Chemical Suicide: Information for First Responder 19

Challenge of Pesticides and Poisons, The 19

Computer-Aided Management of Emergency Operations (CAMEO) 21

Decontamination 19

Decon Trailer Equipment Training 19

First Receiver Decontamination 20

Flammable and Combustible Liquid Emergencies 20

Flammable Gas Emergency Response Workshop 20

Hazardous Materials for the Code Official 20

Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations 18

Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations Annual Refresher 19

Hazardous Materials Incident Command 18

Hazardous Materials Incident Safety Officer 18

Hazardous Materials Training Program 21

Hazardous Materials Technician - Basic 18

Hazardous Materials Technician Basic Refresher 19

Live Fire Class B Foam Operations 19

Personal Protective Equipment for the Hazardous

Materials Operations Level Responder 20

Recognizing Clandestine Drug Lab Operations 20

Respiratory Protection Program 20

Sampling Techniques for the Hazardous Materials Technician 20

WMD Detection Equipment Refresher Training 20

WMD Trailer In Service Training Phase 2- Equipment 20

Health and Safety

Fire Police 21

Health and Safety Officer 21

Highway Safety for Emergency Responders 21

Incident Safety Officer 21

On-Scene Rehabilitation for Emergency Operations 21

Technical Rescue

Accident Victim Extrication Training 21

Alternative Fueled Vehicles and New Vehicle Technology 22

Amtrak Passenger Train Emergency Response Procedures 22

Basic Structural Collapse Operations 22

Concrete Breaching and Breaking 22

Confined Space Awareness and Safety 22

Confined Space Rescue - Technician Level 22

Emergency Boat Operations & Rescue 22

Ice/Cold Water Rescue - Technician Level 23

Industrial and Agricultural Machinery Rescue 23

Medium Level Structural Collapse Concepts 23

Medium Structural Collapse Operations: Exterior Shoring 23

Medium Structural Collapse Operations: Interior Shoring 23

Medium Structural Collapse Operations: Tools 23

Medium Structural Collapse Operations: Void Search and Rescue 23

Passenger Train Emergency Rescue Procedures 23

Rescue Heavy Rigging 24

Rescue Technician - Basic 24

Rescue Technician-Basic/Confined Space - Technician Level 24

Rope Rescue - Operations Level 24

Rope Rescue - Technician Level I 24

Rope Rescue - Technician Level II 24

School Bus Rescue 24

School Bus Rescue Practical Skills 24

Swift-Water/Flood - Rescue Technician 24

Trench Rescue - Awareness Level 25

Trench Rescue - Operations Level 25

Trench Rescue - Technician Level 25

Water Rescue - Awareness Level 25

Water Rescue for First Responders, Intro. to 25

course index