{"id":483,"date":"2019-01-27T23:09:31","date_gmt":"2019-01-27T23:09:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nwflvolunteerffweekend.com\/fire-training\/?page_id=483"},"modified":"2022-07-15T17:58:33","modified_gmt":"2022-07-15T17:58:33","slug":"course-descriptions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nwflvolunteerffweekend.com\/fire-training\/course-descriptions\/","title":{"rendered":"Course Descriptions"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class=\"content-section content-section-spacing\" id=\"initial-content-section\" style=\"background-position: top; background-image: none; background-size: cover; background-color: rgb(219, 218, 218);\" data-id=\"initial-content-section\" data-label=\"Initial Content\" data-export-id=\"initial-content-section\">\n   <div  class=\"gridContainer\">\n     <div  class=\"row\">\n\n        <div  class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-12\">                <p ><\/p>\n<p ><span  style=\"color: #070707;\"><strong ><em >The following Course Descriptions are to provide an overview of the outstanding programs you will expect this year at the NW FL Volunteer Firefighter Weekend!&nbsp; Specific course scheduling for the year will be listed in the Course and Event Schedule.&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p ><\/p>\n<p ><\/p>\n<p ><span  style=\"color: rgb(221, 0, 0);\"><strong >Aircraft Incident Management (NEW)&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><br ><span  style=\"color: #070707;\">This 4-hour course\u2026 (Instructor JR Suddarth, Asst. Chief, Eglin AFB Fire Department)<\/span><\/p>\n<p ><\/p>\n<p ><\/p>\n<p  style=\"text-align: left;\"><span  style=\"color: #dd0000;\"><strong >Animal First Aid<\/strong><\/span><br ><span  style=\"color: #070707;\">During this 4 hour class students will learn how to safely approach and provide initial treatment for pets from medical emergencies, such as wounds, possible broken bones, airway obstruction, and CPR. Other topics will include advise on items needed to assemble a Pet First Aid Kit. (Instructor Donnie Thornton, Licensed Venterinary Technician, Eglin AFB Veterinary Treatment Facility)<\/span><\/p>\n<p ><\/p>\n<p ><span  style=\"font-weight: 700; color: rgb(221, 0, 0);\">Beyond Hoses and Helmets&nbsp;<\/span><br ><br ><span  style=\"color: rgb(7, 7, 7);\">\nPierce Fire Apparatus and the Volunteer and Combination Officers Section (VCOS) of the International Association of Fire Chiefs are pleased to offer an educational training course designed by practicing chief officers that delivers real world expertise through an interactive educational experience.  This 16-hour course will offer instruction on the following topics:  problem solving, marketing, recruitment, retention, leadership, team building, training development, conflict resolution, principles of negotiations, and verbal communications.&nbsp; (Instructors Greg Render, Chief Signal Hill Fire Department and Stacee Martin, PIO Evergreen Fire\/Rescue)<\/span><\/p>\n<p ><font  color=\"#dd0000\"><b >&nbsp;<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n<p ><\/p>\n<p ><\/p>\n<p ><span  style=\"color: #dd0000;\"><strong >&nbsp;Apparatus Operations (NEW)<\/strong><\/span><br ><span  style=\"color: #070707;\">The curriculum covers the laws, rules and driving techniques for emergency vehicles, as well as a review of fire service hydraulics. Fire ground evolutions and a driving course make up the practical part of the course. The evolution portion of the course includes the use of pre-connected lines, tandem pumping, drafting, relays and master streams. The student should have a basic understanding of fire stream hydraulics prior to entering this course. Students must bring gloves and proper attire for water pumping exercises.&nbsp; (Instructors Britt Clark and Brian Weiland, Destin FD)<\/span><\/p>\n<p ><\/p>\n<p ><\/p>\n<p ><\/p>\n<p ><\/p>\n<p ><\/p>\n<p ><\/p>\n<p ><\/p>\n<p ><\/p>\n<p ><\/p>\n<p ><\/p>\n<p ><\/p>\n<p ><\/p>\n<p ><span  id=\"_mce_caret\" data-mce-bogus=\"1\" data-mce-type=\"format-caret\"><span  style=\"font-family: Roboto, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: 700; color: rgb(221, 0, 0);\"><br ><span  id=\"_mce_caret\" data-mce-bogus=\"1\" data-mce-type=\"format-caret\"><span  style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(7, 7, 7);\">\ufeff<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p ><\/p>\n<p ><strong ><span  style=\"color: #dd0000;\">Emergency Incident Rehabilitation \n<\/span><\/strong><span  style=\"color: #070707;\"><span  style=\"color: rgb(221, 0, 0);\">(Rehab)<\/span> (8 hours CEUs for Instructor)&nbsp;<span  id=\"_mce_caret\" data-mce-bogus=\"1\" data-mce-type=\"format-caret\"><span  style=\"color: rgb(221, 0, 0); font-weight: 600;\">\ufeff(Revised Course in 2020)<\/span><\/span><\/span><br ><span  style=\"color: rgb(221, 0, 0);\">(<span  style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Prerequisite<\/span>: First Aid &amp; ability to take patient vital signs \u2013 this will be verified by instructor at begining of class)<\/span><br ><span  style=\"color: #070707;\">This course is now 2 parts.&nbsp; The first part is a 4 hour classroom or e-learning on Rehab that will review NFPA 1500 and NFPA 1584 and the second part is a 4-hour hands-on training course that will allow the students will setup and function as an actual rehab during the Live Fire Evolutions course.&nbsp;<span  style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Prerequisites<\/span>: First Aid skills and the ability to take patient vitals. (Instructor Barbara Warren, Windsor VFD; and \u2026)<\/span><\/p>\n<p ><\/p>\n<p ><\/p>\n<p ><span  style=\"color: #dd0000;\"><strong >Emergency Vehicle Operation Course (EVOC)<\/strong><\/span><br ><span  style=\"color: #070707;\">This is a 16-hour course that includes classroom discussion on safe driving, state laws, physical forces that effect driving. The practical portion includes driving an apparatus through a course designed by VFIS. (Instructor Doug Harrell, Fire Chief, Westside Volunteer FD)<\/span><\/p>\n<p ><\/p>\n<p ><\/p>\n<p ><strong ><span  style=\"color: #dd0000;\">Engine Operations: From Hydraulics to Hose Streams<\/span> <\/strong><br ><span  style=\"color: #070707;\">(16 hours CEUs for Instructor)<\/span><br ><span  style=\"color: #070707;\">This 16-hour course encompasses the basics needed to be a proficient pump operator including \u201cdown and dirty\u201d hydraulic calculations as well as practical application of the calculations to actual engine operations at a fire ground.&nbsp;This course will include classroom and HOT training applying theory to practical pumping operations. (Instructor Wayne Watts, Fire Chief (ret), Panama City, FL)<\/span><\/p>\n<p ><\/p>\n<p ><\/p>\n<p ><span  style=\"color: #dd0000;\"><strong >Explosive Awareness and Recognition&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><br ><span  style=\"color: #070707;\">The purpose of this course is to familiarize first responders with various Explosives and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).&nbsp;Participants will be able to identify various components of an IED, have an understanding of what a bomb looks like, and will understand what safety precautions should be taken when dealing with explosives or IEDs. (Instructor: John Bell, Division of Investigative and Forensic Services, Bureau of Fire and Arson Investigations)<\/span><\/p>\n<p ><\/p>\n<p ><span  style=\"color: rgb(221, 0, 0); font-weight: 500;\">FL215, Fire Operations in Wildland Urban Interface (NEW)<\/span><br ><span  id=\"_mce_caret\" data-mce-bogus=\"1\" data-mce-type=\"format-caret\"><span  style=\"color: rgb(221, 0, 0);\">\ufeff<\/span><\/span><br ><span  style=\"color: rgb(7, 7, 7);\">\nThis course is designed to assist structure and wildland firefighters who will be making tactical decisions when confronting wildland fire that threatens life,property, and improvements, in the wildland\/urban interface. Instructional units include interface awareness, size-up, initial strategy and incident action plan, structure triage, structure protection tactics, incident action plan assessment and update, follow-up and public relations, and firefighter safety in the interface.&nbsp; (Instructor Bruce Gillingham, Fire Chief, High Springs Fire Department)<\/span><\/p>\n<p ><span  style=\"font-weight: 500;\"><strong ><span  style=\"color: #dd0000;\">Firefighting with Limited Resources (NEW)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br ><span  style=\"color: #070707;\">This 8-hour course will provide ideas for the best use of limited manpower and equipment on the fire ground, identify new types of building construction and materials, discussion on current fire service topics, and provide information on how and where to find additional resources\/funding.&nbsp; (Instructor Shayne Stewart, Captain (ret) Okaloosa Island Fire Department)<\/span><\/p>\n<p ><span  style=\"color: rgb(221, 0, 0); font-weight: 500;\">Firefighting Tactics and Strategy I (NEW)<\/span>\n<br ><span  id=\"_mce_caret\" data-mce-bogus=\"1\" data-mce-type=\"format-caret\"><span  style=\"color: rgb(7, 7, 7);\">\ufeffThe curriculum is designed to cover basic factors involved in coping with an emergency scene, and determining the best use of available resources in protecting lives and property. The course emphasizes the changing nature of an emergency situation, and the ways in which the fire officer can evaluate the effectiveness of his or her proposed Incident Action Plan.&nbsp;&nbsp;NOTE: This course may require work to be done prior to and \/or following attendance at the course. Students will be notified prior to the class. IS700 completion is required as a prerequisite. Part of Fire Officer I.&nbsp; (Instructor Jeremy Radney, Training Division Chief Walton County Fire Rescue)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p ><\/p>\n<p ><span  style=\"color: #dd0000;\"><strong >Fire Service Course Delivery (NEW) (Additional Fees \u2013 Textbook Rental $10 or Purchase $)<\/strong><\/span><br ><span  style=\"color: #070707;\">The curriculum draws from many recognized authorities in exploring the methods and mechanics of imparting information and adult learning principles. The course emphasizes techniques which have wide application in teaching situations, as well as devices for specific areas. Also stressed are measuring teaching effectiveness, the use of media and visual aids.&nbsp; Part of Fire Officer I, Fire Instructor II and Fire Instructor III. (Instructor Patrick Giacobbe, Bureau of Fire Standards and Training)<\/span><\/p>\n<p ><\/p>\n<p ><\/p>\n<p ><span  style=\"color: #dd0000;\"><strong >Firefighter I Practical Skills Sign Off<\/strong><\/span><br ><span  style=\"color: #070707;\">(Must have FF I Task Book 1st&nbsp;signature prior to September 13th)<\/span><br ><span  style=\"color: #070707;\">Under the new Florida FF I Certification Guidelines, Firefighter I students must have an independent certified instructor sign off their skills for Firefighter I completion.&nbsp;Firefighter I students who need their 2nd skills sign off, may attend the FFI Practical Skills Task Book \u201csign off\u201d on September 15 &amp; 16, 2022. (Instructors Susan Schell, Pat Garvey, &amp; Harold Pool)<\/span><\/p>\n<p ><\/p>\n<p ><span  style=\"color: rgb(221, 0, 0); font-weight: 500;\">Foam Applications for Ethanol Based Fires (NEW)<\/span><br ><span  style=\"color: rgb(7, 7, 7);\">\nThis 4-hour class\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p ><span  style=\"color: #dd0000;\"><strong >Firefighter Water Rescue &amp; Survival<\/strong><\/span><br ><span  style=\"color: rgb(221, 0, 0);\">(Complete Bunker Gear and SCBA required)<\/span><br ><span  style=\"color: #070707;\">This 4 hour program will consist of lecture and practical applications.&nbsp;This introduction to the various water rescue disciplines takes the students through the basics of self preservation in the water and fire service application of the reach, throw, row, or go concepts. Full PPE including SCBA is required along with a change of clothes, towels, etc. Gear should be cleaned prior to attendance. (If you have a second set of gear, please bring it.&nbsp;Your gear will get very wet.) (Instructor Susan Schell, Bureau of Fire Standards and Training)<\/span><\/p>\n<p ><span  style=\"color: rgb(221, 0, 0); font-weight: 500;\">Grant Writing<\/span>\n<br ><span  style=\"color: rgb(7, 7, 7);\">This 4-hour will discuss the application process for FEMA AFG grants, Florida Decon Grant, and Florida Firefighter Assistance Grant; discuss on where to look for grants; and the various types of grant available.&nbsp; (Instructor Susan Schell Safety Section Manager Bureau of Fire Standards and Training.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p ><span  id=\"_mce_caret\" data-mce-bogus=\"1\" data-mce-type=\"format-caret\"><span  style=\"font-family: Roboto, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: 700; color: rgb(221, 0, 0);\">\ufeffHealth Concerns for Today\u2019s Firefighters\n<br ><span  style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(7, 7, 7);\">This 4-hour course is a practical in-depth, fast paced presentation that focuses on knowledge, experience and lessons learned.  It gives participants the boots on the ground approach to starting a program while looking at knowledge gained from active fire events and current trends and analysis.  This is an honest look of the how\u2019s and whys of the Health and Safety Officer and reliving the moments of if I had this to do over again.  (Instructor Joseph Suddarth, Asst. Chief\/Safety Officer, Eglin AFB Fire Department)<\/span><br ><span  id=\"_mce_caret\" data-mce-bogus=\"1\" data-mce-type=\"format-caret\"><span  style=\"color: rgb(7, 7, 7); font-weight: 400;\">\ufeff<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p ><\/p>\n<p ><span  id=\"_mce_caret\" data-mce-bogus=\"1\" data-mce-type=\"format-caret\"><span  style=\"font-weight: 700; color: rgb(221, 0, 0);\">It\u2019s Not the Fire that will Burn You (NEW) Course designed for Company Officers through Fire Chief (4 hours)<br ><span  style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(7, 7, 7);\">An alarming number of firefighters across the country are being charged, injured or even killed while performing duties which were intended to protect the public.  This fast paced multi-media seminar will explore fire service leaders\u2019 roles in protecting our firefighters and EMT\u2019s.  Fire service leaders also have an obligation to the firefighters to provide a safe working environment and to the public to protect the interests of the tax payers and to limit liability that may be imposed on the district or department.  The no holds barred seminar will review the leading causes of injury, death and liability issues facing fire service organizations and provide sample policies and procedures to help limit these exposures.<br >\nThis program will look at case studies and examples of liability claims being brought against fire and EMS agencies across the country today.  We will discuss 10 different areas of concerns including vehicle operations, harassment issues, lack of use of proper incident command procedures, failure to enforce policies, social media use and ineffective leadership.  The problems we see facing fire and EMS agencies are pretty consistent, all that changes is the color of the trucks and the names on the door.  By learning from mistakes that other agencies have made, we can prevent them in our own departments.<br >\nLearning Objectives:<br >\n\u2022\tStudents will be able to list common liability issues in fire and EMS organizations.<br >\n\u2022\tBe prepared to examine the potential for these issues in their organization.<br >\n\u2022\tDescribe steps to prevent these issues in their department.&nbsp; \n<br ><br >(Instructor: McNeil and Company)<\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p ><span  id=\"_mce_caret\" data-mce-bogus=\"1\" data-mce-type=\"format-caret\"><span  style=\"font-family: Roboto, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: 500; color: rgb(221, 0, 0);\"><span  style=\"font-weight: 700;\">\ufeffISO \u2013 Public Protection Classification (4 hrs CEU for Instructor, Inspector, and Fire Code Administrator)\n<\/span><br ><span  style=\"color: rgb(7, 7, 7); font-weight: 400;\">This 4-hour class reviews the ISO Public Protection Classification Program and reviews all portions of the Fire Suppression Rating Schedule including water supply, training requirements, classifications, and much more.  It will also review on how to prepare for an inspection.  (Instructor Kyle Biles, ISO Senior Field Representative)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p ><span  style=\"color: #dd0000;\"><strong >Live Fire Evolutions <\/strong><\/span><br ><span  style=\"color: #070707;\"><span  style=\"color: rgb(221, 0, 0); font-weight: 500;\">(Class will start on Friday 9\/16 at 6p CST) <\/span><span  style=\"color: rgb(221, 0, 0);\">(For FF I Students Only.&nbsp;Students are required to attend Friday night, Saturday and Sunday class to receive credit.)<\/span><\/span><br ><span  style=\"color: #070707;\">The students will participate in live fire evolutions.&nbsp;The evolutions will consist of an exterior Class \u2018A\u2019 fire, dumpster fire, vehicle fire, grade \u201croom &amp; content\u201d fire and below grade \u201croom &amp; content\u201d fire.&nbsp;Upon completion of the live burns, the Firefighter I candidate will have completed <span  style=\"font-weight: 500;\">five<\/span> of the six live burns required for Firefighter I certification.&nbsp;(NFPA compliant Bunker Gear and SCBA are required) (Instructor Nick Anderson, BagdadFire Rescue)<\/span><\/p>\n<p ><span  style=\"color: rgb(221, 0, 0); font-weight: 500;\">Large Animal Technical Rescue Awareness Course&nbsp;<span  id=\"_mce_caret\" data-mce-bogus=\"1\" data-mce-type=\"format-caret\"><span  style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;(8 hours CEU\u2019s)<br ><span  id=\"_mce_caret\" data-mce-bogus=\"1\" data-mce-type=\"format-caret\"><span  style=\"color: rgb(7, 7, 7);\">\ufeffAwareness Level Animal Technical Rescue training prepares the participant to perform scene size-up, identify the need for technical rescue, identify necessary resources and determine how to obtain them, identify specialized equipment, recognize associated hazards, and know methods for mitigating these hazards. Participants with this training are expected to be able to perform limited roles within an animal technical rescue emergency response. This course is based on the learning objectives from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards 1670-17 and 1006-17 for Awareness Level. (Instructor Brandi Phillips, UF Animal Technical Rescue Branch Director)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p ><span  style=\"color: rgb(221, 0, 0); font-weight: 700;\">Left Seat Tips and Tactics&nbsp;(NEW)<br ><span  id=\"_mce_caret\" data-mce-bogus=\"1\" data-mce-type=\"format-caret\"><span  style=\"color: rgb(221, 0, 0);\">\ufeff<\/span><\/span><\/span><span  style=\"color: rgb(7, 7, 7);\">There is no doubt that the Engineer(driver\/operator) is one of the most critical jobs on any fire company. This class is a fast-paced look at effective, time-tested techniques, tricks of the trade and tips for Engineers.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><span  style=\"color: rgb(7, 7, 7);\">This 2 hour course will review tactical considerations on a variety of incidents uniquely from the perspective of the Engineer. The wide variety of incidents a fire company responds to requires the Engineer to be on his\/her game at all times. Left Seat Tips and Tactics is geared towards current, newly promoted, and step-up engineers, as well as those firefighters seeking to promote and company officers looking to provide quality company level training to their crew.&nbsp; (Instructor Nick Peppard, Captain Holley-Navarre Fire District)<\/span><br ><span  id=\"_mce_caret\" data-mce-bogus=\"1\" data-mce-type=\"format-caret\"><span  style=\"color: rgb(221, 0, 0);\">\ufeff<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p ><strong ><span  style=\"color: #dd0000;\">Lost Person Behavior\n<\/span><\/strong><span  style=\"color: #070707;\">(8 hrs. CEUs for Instructor)<\/span><br ><span  style=\"color: #070707;\">The successful conclusion of a search for a lost person (missing hunter, Alzheimer\u2019s patient, lost child, etc.) is a function of knowing both where and how to look. This 8 hour class focuses on determining where to look and suggests key initial action strategies. (Instructor Bart Walker, Marion County Fire Rescue)<\/span><\/p>\n<p ><\/p>\n<p ><span  id=\"_mce_caret\" data-mce-bogus=\"1\" data-mce-type=\"format-caret\"><span  style=\"font-family: Roboto, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: 500; color: rgb(221, 0, 0);\"><span  style=\"font-weight: 700;\">\ufeffLost Person Search Management (Saturday Only)<\/span><br ><span  id=\"_mce_caret\" data-mce-bogus=\"1\" data-mce-type=\"format-caret\"><span  style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(7, 7, 7);\">\ufeffA successful search for a lost person is usually due to knowing how and where to look. This class primarily teaches the \u201cHOW to look\u201d part. This course will focus primarily on the initial phases (first 24 hours) of a search but will discuss some long term management issues as well.  We will discuss several topics including information gathering, initial planning needs, different resources, incident management, accountability, communications and technology, safety, initiation of a hasty search, initiation on a grid search, debriefings, and critical stress considerations. While primarily a lecture and discussion format there will be short field exercises to help re-enforce some critical concepts in search application.  While there will be some discussion on where to look, the \u201cwhere\u201d part is included in Lost Person Behavior offered on Sunday.  Pervious search knowledge or experience is helpful but not required and you do not need to bring any equipment to this class.  (Instructor Bart Walker, Marion County Fire Rescue)<\/span><\/span><br ><span  id=\"_mce_caret\" data-mce-bogus=\"1\" data-mce-type=\"format-caret\"><span  style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ufeff<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p ><span  style=\"color: rgb(221, 0, 0); font-weight: 500;\">Low Angle Terrain Rescue (NEW)\n<br ><span  style=\"color: rgb(7, 7, 7); font-weight: 400;\">Fire departments may be called to perform a rescue involving a heavy load or removal of a victim from a vehicle which is over an embankment.  Mechanical advantage systems increase lifting capability of on-scene personnel.  Patients will need to be safely packaged for transfer over rough terrain in a timely manner.  This one day event will teach students how to set up a rope system and package patients for safe removal.&nbsp; (Instructor Mike Landis, Captain, Destin Fire Dept.)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p ><span style=\"color: rgb(221, 0, 0); font-weight: 500;\" >Managing the Rural Emergency Incident (NEW) Added 7\/15<\/span><br ><br ><span id=\"_mce_caret\" data-mce-bogus=\"1\" data-mce-type=\"format-caret\" ><span style=\"color: rgb(7, 7, 7);\" >\ufeffThe 4-hour course discussions and course group activities emphasize how the Incident Command System (ICS) is designed to be effective for Rural and Urban incidents. Managing the Rural Emergency Incident focuses on the Purpose and Responsibility of Command, Command Options, Passing and Transferring Command; Nothing Showing Mode to Fast Attack Mode; Radio Reports and RIT Teams &amp; Accountability.&nbsp; (Instructor: Steven Ashby, Instructor Chief Mississippi State Fire Academy)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p ><span  id=\"_mce_caret\" data-mce-bogus=\"1\" data-mce-type=\"format-caret\"><span  style=\"color: rgb(221, 0, 0);\"><br ><span  id=\"_mce_caret\" data-mce-bogus=\"1\" data-mce-type=\"format-caret\"><span  style=\"color: rgb(7, 7, 7);\">\ufeff\n<br ><span  style=\"font-weight: 700; color: rgb(221, 0, 0);\">Mental Health and Resilency (NEW) (Meets FL Statute requirement for FFI or FFII)&nbsp;<br ><span  style=\"color: rgb(7, 7, 7); font-weight: 400;\">This 4-hour course is an introductory view of the effects on responders from exposure to traumatic events and will focus on culture and resources for the individual. These events can effect the mental wellness of responders and may lead up to Post Traumatic Syndrome Disorder. While this course is fire service based, it is intended to enlighten aspiring first responders as well as remind incumbent first responders of all disciplines. Program Objectives include; Review stressors associated with emergency services Discuss reactions, symptoms, and syndromes; select disorders related to critical incident stress Explore individual and organizational activities for both promoting and improving crew mental health Describe the basic objectives and the intervention steps of Psychological First Aid \u201cNormalize the Conversation\u201d.&nbsp; (Instructor:&nbsp; Woody Hart, Midway Fire District)\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p ><span  style=\"color: #dd0000;\"><strong >Meth Lab\/Grow Houses\/Street Drugs (NEW)<\/strong><\/span><br ><span  style=\"color: #070707;\">This 4-hour course will provide the first responder the latest information\u2026&nbsp;(Instructor Matt Legler, Division of Investigative and Forensic Services, Bureau of Fire and Arson Investigations)<\/span><\/p>\n<p ><\/p>\n<p ><span  style=\"color: rgb(221, 0, 0); font-weight: 500;\">NFA FIre Investigation for the First Responder (NEW)<\/span><br ><span  style=\"color: rgb(7, 7, 7);\">\nThis two-day course presents a basic overview of a fire investigation. Students will review the basics of fire chemistry and develop an understanding of the role of the first responder in relation to fire suppression and fire investigation. The course will stress the importance of fire scene awareness, evidence identification, preservation, and the basics of a fire investigation. Students will develop an appreciation of the convergence of suppression, investigation, science, and law.&nbsp; (Instructor Karl Morgan, SFM Bureau of Forensics and Investigation)<\/span><\/p>\n<p ><span  style=\"color: #dd0000;\"><strong >Natural Gas Emergency Response<\/strong><\/span><br ><span  style=\"color: #070707;\">Natural Gas Emergency Response will provide the attendees an unprecedented look into the Natural Gas Industry.  You will be given the opportunity to learn how Natural Gas Companies and Local Fire Fighting organizations can work together to eliminate hazards and minimize the threat to the public and property when things do go wrong.  We will explore major natural gas incidents to understand what can and did go wrong.  We will gain a better understanding of the Natural Gas Emergency Response processes including natural disasters, gas leaks both inside and outside of a home or building and natural gas fires.  We will explore the best practices of Emergency Responders and interactions with the Natural Gas Company.  (Instructor Brent Haywood, VP Operations; Okaloosa Gas District)<\/span><\/p>\n<p ><\/p>\n<p ><span  id=\"_mce_caret\" data-mce-bogus=\"1\" data-mce-type=\"format-caret\"><span  style=\"font-family: Roboto, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: 700; color: rgb(221, 0, 0);\">\ufeffPropane Emergencies (NEW) (4 hours CEU)<br ><span  style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(7, 7, 7);\">This course goes in-depth on propane\u2019s attributes &amp; the special care that is necessary when dealing with a propane emergency. You will be taught propane\u2019s physical characteristics &amp; properties; The eight-step hazardous materials response procedures &amp; tactical hazmat team response instruction. Commercial, industrial, agricultural, recreations, &amp; residential tank, cylinder &amp; pipeline installations, as well as leak identification &amp; mitigation. National Propane Gas Association Codes 54 &amp; 58, Florida building codes, Florida Rules &amp; Regulations &amp; other industry codes &amp; standards. Emergency response tools, water flow, BLEVE response &amp; leak control. Demonstration of many hands-on response tools, tanks &amp; valves. (Instructor Carl Weeks, Propane Training Services)<\/span><br ><span  id=\"_mce_caret\" data-mce-bogus=\"1\" data-mce-type=\"format-caret\"><span  style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(7, 7, 7);\">\ufeff<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p ><\/p>\n<p ><span  style=\"color: rgb(221, 0, 0); font-weight: 700;\">Recognizing Signs of Human Trafficking (NEW)\n<\/span><br >\n<br ><span  style=\"color: rgb(7, 7, 7);\">Retired Chief Daniels is the father of a daughter that has been missing since August 2012. Most Human Trafficking presentations only address what Human Trafficking is, the ever growing number of victims, and a few victim\u2019s stories. Chief Daniels\u2019 presentation is unique in that he draws from and merges his fire service experiences with nationally recognized information and case studies. Through lecture, diagrams, videos, and case photos, he takes the audience \u201cinto the weeds\u201d of Human Trafficking where they will learn \u201cwhy\u201d they need to know the two types of Human Trafficking, how people become victims, why victims cannot leave Human Trafficking, recognizing the signs of Human Trafficking, what you, the First Responder, should do and who you should call.&nbsp; (Instructor Rodney Daniels, Chief (Ret.))<\/span><\/p>\n<p ><\/p>\n<p ><\/p>\n<p ><\/p>\n<p ><\/p>\n<p ><span  style=\"color: #dd0000;\"><strong >S-130\/S-190\/ L-180<\/strong><\/span><br ><span  style=\"color: rgb(221, 0, 0);\">(Preference given to FF I Students) (Eligible for Scholarship)<\/span><br ><span  style=\"color: #070707;\">This is a 40-hour course that is designed to train firefighters in the basic fire behavior factors that will aid them in the safe and effective control of wildland fires, basic wildland firefighting training, and the human factors on the fire line.&nbsp;(Instructors Doug Remmel and Butch Parker)<\/span><\/p>\n<p ><\/p>\n<p ><\/p>\n<p ><\/p>\n<p ><\/p>\n<p ><\/p>\n<p ><span  style=\"color: #dd0000;\"><strong >Structural Collapse Awareness<\/strong><\/span><br ><span  style=\"color: #070707;\">This 4-hour course meets NFPA 1670 and is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become familiar with established structural collapse procedures and planning within the State of Florida.&nbsp;This is one of the required courses to upgrade from FFI (160 hr.) to FFI (191 hr.).&nbsp;(Instructor: Okaloosa County Light Technical Rescue)<\/span><\/p>\n<p ><\/p>\n<p ><\/p>\n<p ><span  style=\"color: #dd0000;\"><strong >Solar Farm Safety (NEW)<\/strong><\/span><br ><font  color=\"#070707\">This 4-hour course will cover residential solar systems and commercial large-scale solar farms.&nbsp; &nbsp;(Instructors: TBD)<\/font><\/p>\n<p ><span  style=\"font-weight: 700; color: rgb(221, 0, 0);\">The Tactical Engine (NEW)<\/span><br ><span  style=\"color: rgb(7, 7, 7);\">The Tactical Engine is a down and dirty look at the blue-collar fundamentals of&nbsp;<\/span><span  style=\"color: rgb(7, 7, 7);\">aggressive Engine work. This class will examine effective tactics for first-alarm assignment Engine&nbsp;<\/span><span  style=\"color: rgb(7, 7, 7);\">companies. It will explore efficiently performing essential fireground tasks and will delve into&nbsp;<\/span><span  style=\"color: rgb(7, 7, 7);\">tactical priorities. The class will address Truck work for engines that don\u2019t have the luxury of&nbsp;<\/span><span  style=\"color: rgb(7, 7, 7);\">properly staffed truck companies arriving in a timely manner. Subjects covered will included&nbsp;<\/span><span  style=\"color: rgb(7, 7, 7);\">size up, initial actions, water supply options, search, VES, forcible entry, coordinated&nbsp;<\/span><span  style=\"color: rgb(7, 7, 7);\">ventilation, riding assignments, weapon selection, hose line management, and how to maximize&nbsp;<\/span><span  style=\"color: rgb(7, 7, 7);\">limited staffing\/resources in various operational arenas. This class is geared toward those looking to maximize the performance of their Engine Company.&nbsp; (Instructor Nick Peppard, Captain Holley-Navarre Fire District)<\/span><\/p>\n<p ><span  style=\"color: rgb(221, 0, 0); font-weight: 700;\">UTV\/ATV Safety (NEW)&nbsp;(Requirements \u2013 Boots, Helmet, Gloves, and long pants)<br ><span  style=\"color: rgb(7, 7, 7); font-weight: 400;\">These vehicles help responders to act more quickly and save critical energy during emergencies. Not only do UTVs and ATVs assist the EMS providers and firefighters who use them, but they can also benefit the individuals being serviced.&nbsp; This safety program was developed to provide training for those who use UTVs and ATVs. Important topics addressed include: safe vehicle operations and vehicle operator information, details on the need for refresher training, recommendations on protective gear, preplanning, basic safety and vehicle and skill maintenance. (Instructor TBD)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p ><strong ><span  style=\"color: #dd0000;\">Vehicle Extrication\/New Car Technology&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><br ><span  style=\"color: #070707;\">(NFPA Compliant Bunker\/Extrication Gear Required) (Sponsored by Turtle Plastics)<\/span><br ><span  style=\"color: #070707;\">This 8 hour course will teach the student the basic techniques needed to perform vehicle extrication.&nbsp;This course will consist of lecture on the basic techniques using hydraulic and hand tools and the hands-on application of these techniques. (Instructor Jeff McVay, TNT Rescue)<\/span><\/p>\n<p ><\/p>\n<p ><span  style=\"color: rgb(221, 0, 0); font-weight: 500;\">VEIS (NEW)\n<br ><span  style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(7, 7, 7);\">This 4-hour course will define the proper techniques for different possible VEIS operations on the fire ground.   Vent, Enter, Isolate, and Search Teams on the fire ground should be considered another tool or tactic for Fire Responses. 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