Registration Information
The Bureau of Fire Standards and Training
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To register, select your desired courses (check the box),
complete the Registration Form and return it to the Florida
State Fire College by fax to 352-620-7247 or just refold the
brochure, tape it closed and drop it in the mail (don’t forget
to add a stamp).
The Florida State Fire College
As during previous years, any volunteer traveling over 60
miles can stay in the dorm rooms for free; however, there are
a limited number of dorm rooms available.
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FIRE CHIEFS AND FIRE OFFICERS
Statewide Emergency Response Plan course addresses the
Florida Fire Chief's Association’s SERP for disaster response.
The course covers these three specific areas;
- The SERP as published by the Florida fire Chief's
Association.
- Mutual Aid ( how to utilize local mutual aid)
- Post Incident Analysis.
Friday Session (4 hours)
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Volunteer Fire Department Grant Opportunity
Workshop – During this workshop, grant opportunities
available to Volunteer Fire Departments in Florida will be
explored. In addition, Grant Application prerequisites as well
as the application processes will be explained.
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Statewide Emergency Response Plan (SERP) – The
The Florida State Fire College
11655 N.W. Gainesville Road
Ocala, FL 34482-1486
Thursday Session (6 hours)
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2016
Volunteer Week
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The Florida State
Fire College
April 27, 2016 through May 1, 2016
Saturday & Sunday Session (16 hours)
 NFA Shaping the Future – Course topics include use
of creative approaches to identifying trends within their
organizations; applying problem solving methodologies;
the importance and application of continuous improvement within organizations; how to quantify problems and
solutions; factors in organizational and individual
resistance to change; and strategies for implementing
change.
11655 N.W. Gainesville Road
Ocala, FLorida 34482-1486
352-369-2800
FAX - 352-620-7247
TASKBOOK SIGNOFF
Wednesday - Sunday (Firefighter Skills)
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Firefighter Part I Second Skills Signoff and Live
Burns – The class is organized to provide the second
Chief’s Signature
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signature task book sign offs for Firefighter I Skills in the
following areas: PPE/SCBA, ropes and knots, forcible entry,
ladder evolutions, hose loads and evolutions, portable fire
extinguishers, overhaul, live fire training, fire stream operations, and ventilation.
Be sure to select your courses by checking the appropriate boxes - .
Chief’s Name (Printed)
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The Volunteer Firefighter listed on this form is an active member of our department.
Chief’s Signature is Required for Registration.
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Organization Name
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(Name)
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e-mail Address
COMPUTER BASED TRAINING
During the week, the learning resource center will be
available for students wishing to take IS100, IS700,
Structural Collapse Awareness, or Courage to Be Safe.
A facilitator will be available to assist you with these courses.
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City, State, Zip Code
 FCDICE and FFIRS: A “How To” - What is FCDICE and
how can it benefit volunteer firefighters as well as volunteer
fire departments. The Florida Fire Incident Reporting
System (FFIRS) is a means for fire departments to report and
maintain computerized records of fires and other incidents in
a uniform manner. Learn why FFIRS is important to your
department.
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Work Phone Number
(Wednesday - Saturday)
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Home Address (Street / P.O. Box)
LUNCH ‘N LEARN SESSIONS
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Home Phone Number
S130 / S190 - 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. This course is required for FF Certification.
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NAME (Last, First, M.I.)
designed to cover basic factors involved in coping with a fire
emergency, and determining the best use of available
resources in protecting lives and property. This 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.
Please Print Clearly
FFP1810: Firefighting Tactics I - This course is
Volunteer Week Registration Form
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Female 
Male 
Check In Date: __________________
Check Out Date: ________________
Travel Distance (one-way): _________
Roomate Preference (Y/N)? ________
The NFA Leadership Series offers the student the basic
leadership skills and tools needed to perform effectively in
the fire service environment.
Leadership 1 includes problem-solving techniques, ways to
identify and assess the needs of subordinates, methods for
running meetings effectively and decisionmaking skills.
Leadership 2 addresses ethics, use and abuse of power at the
CO level, creativity in the fire service environment, and
management of the multiple roles of the CO.
Leadership 3 covers when and how to delegate to subordinates, assess personal leadership styles through situational
leadership, discipline subordinates, and apply
coaching/motivating techniques.
Accommodations
* * * SPECIAL OFFERING * * *
NFA Leadership 1, 2 & 3
The Florida State Fire College
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Will you be staying in a Dorm ? ______
(40 hour classes)
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FCDICE Student ID
Wednesday - Sunday Sessions
NOTE: Students must present written documentation of
completion of the following components of Firefighter I:
safety, fire behavior, water supply, PPE, SCBA, ladders,
communications, ventilation, and hose and appliances.
Documentation should be from a certified instructor attesting
that the student has met knowledge components and had
hands on training.
Full turnout gear is required. A limited number of SCBA
are available for use through the fire college.
Students MUST bring their Task Books.
Thursday Session (8 hours)
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National Traffic Incident Management – This course
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When Things Go Bad...
will describe the purpose of the Strategic Highway Research
Program, teach students how to recognize the dangers
encountered by emergency responders working in or near
traffic; and define traffic incident management.
Friday Session (8 hours)
As we train in a static environment for a dynamic field we
have to ask ourselves, are we training the right way? Many of
us focus on our physical health, but most training organizations neglect the presence of our fear induced tachycardia
(fight/flight). Discussed will be the advantages of hormonal
induced performance and strength gains.
Friday Session (6 hours)
 The Fire Chaplaincy – The role of the Chaplain is
“serving those who serve”. This workshop will explore the
responsibilities of the fire chaplain as they support fire rescue
personnel. This course is open to current chaplains, as well as
those considering involvement as a chaplain in the future.
CHANGED TO Saturday Session (4 hours)
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Suicide Prevention in the Fire Service – This symposium includes a presentation on current trends in the fire
service regarding mental health and suicide and offers ideas
on implementing suicide prevention within your agencies.