Carroll County Training Center Newsletter
February 2015
The Carroll County Training Center Newsletter is a newsletter that is for you to view and/or
download. The focus of the Carroll County Training Center Newsletter is to keep you, the
current firefighter up to date with what is occurring with Carroll County Emergency Service
programs, the local fire departments, and the fire service in general. I will attempt to include
worthwhile information that will advise you of training opportunities, and/or general information
that you will hopefully find worth your time to read. This is a resource that I think you will find
to be beneficial.
CARROLL COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY
TRAINING CENTER CONSTRUCTION UPDATE:
Contract start date: March 18, 2014
Contract Completion Date: March 17, 2015
Days Used: 340
Days Remaining: 25
Summary of work completed:
•75% of the work is completed
•Funding has been approved for the lowering of Kate Wagner Road in front of the Apparatus
building
•Burn building will be moved from the landfill in May after the Fire Fighting classes are
complete
•Telephone, Audio and Visual plans are moving forward
• Upgraded flooring has been approved and will be installed soon
Articles/Videos/PowerPoint Presentations
Fire flow path, early water application
Attached, please find a hyperlink to a series of seven videos on You Tube that runs about 15
minutes to just greater than one hour each. I encourage all of you to view and analyze closely the
information proffered by three of our national subject matter experts regarding these topics. I
also encourage station officers to utilize these videos as training opportunities to better
understand the body of evidence that continues to grow regarding fire flow path, early water
application and many other results that impact our modern way of evaluating and deploying the
use of suppression resources.
By way of some background, these videos were filmed in Denver, CO last year at the IAFF
Redmond Symposium. They are the result of the combined efforts of Battalion Chief Derek
Alkonis of the Los Angeles County Fire Department (170 stations), and a leader in the IAFF Fire
ground Survival Program; Mr. Stephen Kerber, P.E. of Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and
former Deputy Chief of the College Park, MD. VFD; and finally Mr. Dan Madrzykowski, P.E. a
member of the National Institutes of Science and Technology (NIST) research team.
Throughout these presentations, you will see example after example of real fires and research
fires from around the Country including Maryland, New York, Texas, Illinois, Pennsylvania,
California and others. Equally important, when you access You Tube, you will be provided
recommended videos along the same topic lines. This is a great way to remain current and
mindful of changes as they occur.
https://www.youtube.com/user/WeekendFirefighter
UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute Launches Vertical
Ventilation and Suppression Online Training
UL FSRI is proud to announce the release of "Effectiveness of Fire Service Vertical Ventilation
and Suppression Tactics in Single Family Homes" - an online course that serves as a culmination
of the work performed under the 2010 Department of Homeland Security Assistance to
Firefighter Grant Program. The interactive training walks learners through the research approach,
experimental setup, test results, and tactical considerations derived from the test results. This
course supplements the project's technical report through fire service commentary on the impact
UL research has on firefighting tactics, interactive fire scenarios, video from all 17 full scale
residential structure fires, and numerous photos.
See the program at:
http://ulfirefightersafety.com/projects_blog/ul-firefighter-safety-research-institute-launchesvertical-ventilation-and-suppression-online-training/
Cancer
Fairfax Fire and Rescue has shared a You Tube video detailing personal stories of personnel who
have been impacted by cancer. Please take some time to watch the video and openly discuss the
efforts each one of us can take to minimize unnecessary exposures. The video is available at
http://youtu.be/j2YhL2fBvTs
Heart Attacks
Heart attacks account for nearly half of firefighter deaths
By: Amy Aubert Posted: Sep 10, 2014
http://www.abc2news.com/news/local-news/investigations/heart-attacks-account-for-nearly-halfof-firefighter-deaths
Websites
GotBigWater
The official website of GBW Associates, LLC, a privately owned training, consulting, and
design firm located in Westminster, Maryland. Their specialty is water supply for public and
private fire protection. GBW Associates, LLC is known for their training programs, consulting
services, dry hydrants, and testing services. Over the years, they have completed projects in over
40 different states ranging from rural water supply and incident command seminars to ISO water
supply assessments to community master planning.
http://www.gotbigwater.com/
Vent Enter Search
This is a very good website with discussion to introduce the concepts of secondary functions and
discuss how they can be utilized to increase your efficiency and effectiveness on the fireground.
http://www.vententersearch.com/
Fire Service Books
The internet is a great way to locate books, two of the best resources I have seen include:
Firefighter’s Bookstore – http://www.firebooks.com/
FSP Books & Video – http://www.fire-police-ems.com/
Conferences
Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) – Indianapolis, IN – April 2015. Go to:
http://www.fdic.com/index.html
Carroll County 2015 Training Opportunities
Carroll County MFRI Classes
Emergency Medical Technician Refresher
EMS-203-S066-2015 Start Date: 03-30-2015
Time: 19:00
End Date: 04-22-2015 (Subject to Change)
Enroll Before: 03-10-2015
M/W Carroll Community College
EMS-203-S067-2015 Start Date: 04-11-2015
Time: 08:00
End Date: 04-19-2015 (Subject to Change)
Enroll Before: 03-22-2015
Sa/Su Carroll Community College
EMS-203-S070-2015 Start Date: 05-02-2015
Time: 08:00
End Date: 05-10-2015 (Subject to Change)
Enroll Before: 04-12-2015
Sa/Su Carroll Community College
EMS-202-S061-2015 Start Date: 06-06-2015
Time: 08:00
End Date: 06-07-2015 (Subject to Change)
Enroll Before: 05-17-2015
Sa/Su Carroll Community College
Emergency Vehicle Operator
FIRE-130-S047-2015
Subject to weekend sessions; to be determined by instructor Start Date: 03-31-2015
Time: 19:00
End Date: 05-07-2015 (Subject to Change)
Enroll Before: 03-11-2015
Tu/Th Hampstead Volunteer Fire Engine & Hose Company
Weekend sessions start at 0800 hours.
Engine Company Fireground Operations
FIRE-207-S008-2015 Start Date: 03-16-2015
Time: 19:00
End Date: 04-08-2015 (Subject to Change)
Enroll Before: 02-27-2015
M/W New Windsor Fire & Hose Company No. 1
Fire Department Safety Officer
FIRE-110-S017-2015 Start Date: 03-09-2015
Time: 19:00
End Date: 04-08-2015 (Subject to Change)
Enroll Before: 02-20-2015
M/W Westminster Fire Engine & Hose Company No. 1
Fire Officer II
MGMT-202-S017-2015 Start Date: 03-24-2015
Time: 19:00
End Date: 05-21-2015 (Subject to Change)
Enroll Before: 03-04-2015
Tu/Th Winfield Community Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.
Firefighter II (Requires Medical Clearance)
FIRE-201-S044-2015
Class subject to weekend sessions scheduled by instructor Start Date: 03-10-2015
Time: 19:00
End Date: 04-23-2015 (Subject to Change)
Enroll Before: 02-21-2015
Tu/Th Pleasant Valley Community Fire Company, Inc
Hazardous Materials Operations
HM-102-S080-2015 Start Date: 04-09-2015
Time: 19:00
End Date: 04-21-2015 (Subject to Change)
Enroll Before: 03-20-2015
Tu/Th/Su New Windsor Fire & Hose Company No. 1
Protective Envelope and Foam
M/Su New Windsor Fire & Hose Company No. 1
FIRE-102-S050-2015 Start Date: 03-29-2015
Time: 08:00
End Date: 03-31-2015 (Subject to Change)
Enroll Before: 03-09-2015
Tu/Su New Windsor Fire & Hose Company No. 1
Pump Operator
FIRE-113-S027-2015 Start Date: 05-07-2015
Time: 19:00
End Date: 06-02-2015 (Subject to Change)
Enroll Before: 04-18-2015
Tu/Th New Windsor Fire & Hose Company No. 1
Rescue Technician - Site Operations
RES-101-S045-2015 Start Date: 04-06-2015
Time: 19:00
End Date: 04-27-2015 (Subject to Change)
Enroll Before: 03-17-2015
M/W Reese & Community Volunteer Fire Company, Inc.
Rescue Technician - Vehicle and Machinery Extrication
RES-210-S035-2015 Start Date: 05-06-2015
Time: 19:00
End Date: 06-01-2015 (Subject to Change)
Enroll Before: 04-17-2015
M/W Reese & Community Volunteer Fire Company, Inc.
PLAN FOR FALL:
Spring classes are just now starting, but it is time to look six months into the future and think
about MFRI courses that will meet your needs for the fall of 2015.
A training survey for the fall 2015 semester (FY 2016) is out. The classes that are listed are those
generally offered in this region each semester. Please refer to the MFRI "Field Programs Course
Catalog" (also on-line at the MFRI Home Page, www.mfri.org) for other courses you or your
members might be interested in scheduling, and list them at the end of the survey form in the
spaces provided.
In order that we may give proper consideration for your needs, in cooperation with your county
training committee, we need to have the information completed and returned to our office no
later than close of business on Friday, March 13, 2015. WE will accept returned forms
electronically, by fax to our office at 301-829-2021, or by mail.
Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute
North Central Regional Office
P.O. Box 196
Mt. Airy, Md. 21771
Attended a MFRI Company Drill Lately?
Is your emergency services company looking for a quick 3 hour training opportunity on a fire,
rescue, EMS, or hazmat topic? If so, MFRI may be able provide you a Company Drill to
accommodate your needs. MFRI Company Drills are a good way to refresh skills and review
current best management practices in emergency training using the most relevant information
and technology.
MFRI provides the opportunity for periodic training for fire/rescue departments through the
Company Drill program. Each local department is allotted two company drills per year at no
charge. Departments can request Company Drills on numerous subjects from fire behavior to
rope rescue, each Company Drill will follow a current MFRI lesson plan for the requested topic.
The company drill can be conducted at a MFRI training center or at the local department and all
instructors will be provided by MFRI.
To request a Company Drill the local department must contact their MFRI Regional Office at
least 30 days prior to the date they want to hold the drill. When the Company Drill has been
approved and added to the MFRI schedule, the requesting department will be notified.
North Central - Region 2 - Call: 800-287-6374
Check this out from the FF Cancer Support Network:
Join FCSN's latest firefighter cancer prevention initiative & WIN: "Wash-Your-HoodSunday"!
Cancer is a growing threat to every firefighter. Awareness is growing... but we need to do more
to prevent firefighter cancer. A small change can make a BIG difference. Start right now with the
Firefighter Cancer Support Network's national Wash-Your-Hood Sunday! Initiative. The concept
began with Capt. Rick Triplett of the Montgomery County (MD) Department of Fire and Rescue
Services. His goal? Get his firefighters to wash their hoods once a week and reduce their
exposure to carcinogens. So join the fight against cancer in your fire department right away!
Thanks to Honeywell First Responder Products/Morning Pride for their gracious support of
FCSN's "Wash-Your-Hood Sunday"! Initiative.
WIN FF HOODS: Post a picture on Honeywell's Facebook wall featuring your own "WashYour-Hood-Sunday" initiative for a chance to win 10 Mask Mate Hoods every month!*
To visit Honeywell's WYHS Facebook page: http://tinyurl.com/HoneywellFBWYHS
For more of FCSN's lifesaving firefighter cancer prevention tips:
http://tinyurl.com/FCSNwhitepaper
*Winner will be announced every month. For official Wash-Your-Hood-Sunday Sweepstakes
rules, go to https://www.honeywellfirstresponder.com/en-US/Pages/WYHS-Official-Rules.aspx
No purchase required to enter or win.
Make EVERY Sunday a "Wash-Your-Hood-Sunday"!
Scholarship Programs
Charles W. Riley Firefighter and Ambulance and Rescue Squad
Member Scholarship Program
The Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) is offering financial assistance to active
members of firefighting, ambulance, and rescue organizations within Maryland. This financial
assistance is served to help members pursue a degree in fire service technology, emergency
medical technology, fire service management, or public safety administration with a minor or
concentration in fire service technology or fire service management. The annual award will be
50% of the student’s annual tuition and mandatory fees of a resident under graduate student.
To be eligible for the scholarship, the individual must:
•Be a Maryland resident
•Be actively engaged as a career or firefighter or ambulance or rescue squad member in an
organized fire department or ambulance or rescue squad in Maryland
OR
•Be actively engaged as a volunteer firefighter or ambulance or rescue squad member in an
organized fire department or ambulance or rescue squad in Maryland, and meet the minimum
qualifications for the Maryland Income Tax Subtraction Modification Law
•Be accepted for admission or enrolled in a 2-year terminal certificate program in which the
course work is acceptable for transfer credit for an accredited baccalaureate degree program in an
eligible institution
•Maintain a grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
Applications and all required documents must be submitted by March 1st
Detailed information for the program is available at:
http://www.mhec.state.md.us/financialAid/ProgramDescriptions/prog_fire.asp
Maryland State Firemen’s Association (MSFA) Scholarship
Committee Scholarships
•"The MSFA Dr. John L. Bryan Scholarship Award," sponsored by MSFA. The level of support
is determined annually by the committee, based on availability of funds.
• "The Floyd B. Heimer Memorial Scholarship Award," sponsored by Mrs. Josephine G. Heimer.
The current level of support is $2,000 per academic year, subject to change at the discretion of
Mrs. Heimer.
• "The Shock Trauma Board of Visitors Scholarship Award," sponsored by the R. Adams
Cowley Shock Trauma Center Board of Visitors. This will be awarded annually by the
Scholarship Committee to worthy applicants in Emergency Medical Health Services Programs.
Levels of support are determined annually by the committee. Available funds vary each year.
• "The Delmarva Power Scholarship Award," sponsored by Delmarva Power. The current level
of support is $4,500 per academic year.
•“The Bill and Alicia Olsen Scholarship Award”. The requirements for this scholarship are
currently being developed and will be posted at a later date.
Please remember to fully complete the application. The deadline for submittal is a post mark
date of April 15th. Applications and Guidelines may be downloaded at:
http://www.msfa.org/content/scholarship/
International Association of Fire Chiefs Foundation (IAFCF)
Scholarships
The International Association of Fire Chiefs Foundation (IAFCF) sponsors a number of
scholarships designed to help both working firefighters and students cover the costs of fire
science programs. There are different sets of criteria applicable to each award, but you may
submit a single application to be considered for all of them. Here are three examples of what
IAFCF has to offer:
• The Motorola Future Leaders Scholarship Fund gives preference to those enrolled in the
IAFCF Company Officer Development Program
• The Garry L. Briese Scholarship Award goes to a company officer in a degree program (usually
to a driver/engineer or lieutenant)
• The Heather Westphal Memorial Scholarship Award is for first responders who are female.
For more detailed information and applications, http://www.iafcf.org/Scholarship.htm
Please make every day a training day and a learning opportunity–
more importantly; train like your life depends on it – because it
does!
Also, thanks to everyone for your continued support. You may not agree with all of the
information contained within these newsletters, but remember why the information is being
included: to better prepare you in the fire service and to just keep you up-to-date with what is
going on in your fire service. Even more important than that, is this information will hopefully
keep you safe and may save your life or the life of a brother or sister firefighter! Take care and
don’t just stay safe – make it
safe!