National Fire Academy
Off-Campus Deliveries
What Is It?
The Off-Campus Delivery Program offers the same 1-2 week
courses normally taught at the U.S. Fire Administration’s National
Fire Academy facility located in Emmitsburg, Maryland. The
NFA’s Training Resources and Data Exchange (TRADE) which
operates within the 10 Federal Government Regions, provides
the structure through which regional deliveries are offered.
The TRADE network comprises the training and education
administrators of the 50 state fire training systems, and more than
150 of the largest local fire departments throughout the United
States.
National Fire Academy
Off-Campus Deliveries
Printed and designed by: MU Extension Fire and Rescue Training Institute
Students who participate in Off-Campus Deliveries have the
opportunity to meet and exchange ideas and information with
colleagues from throughout their region in a informal setting
outside the classroom. This program, along with other resources
of the National Fire Academy, insure a totally successful learning
experience while keeping the time commitment and costs, to an
absolute minimum.
Who Is Eligible?
All fire and rescue service personnel who meet the established
student selection criteria for the course for which they are
interested are eligible to apply.
2009-10
Hazardous Materials Incident
Management
Ellisville, MO
August 3-8, 2009
North Kansas City, MO
February 22-27, 2010
National Fire Academy Off-Campus Deliveries
Hazardous Materials Incident Management
| Course Description |
This 6-day program focuses on the duties and responsibilities of the emergency response personnel who
will assume the Incident Command role in hazardous materials emergencies above the initial response.
Based on the current requirements of Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations Section 1910.120
(29 CFR 1910) and the applicable national standards, the program follows 3 phases of an incident:
pre-planning, incident operations, and post-incident responsibilities. Topics include negligence and
liability, planning, Incident Command System/Emergency Operations Center (EOC) interface, training
requirements, and emergency response plans. Evaluation of the student’s knowledge of the subject is
attained through written tests and graded scenarios. Evening classes and projects are required.
| Class Size |
Maximum of 25 students, Minimum of 15 students.
| Length of Class |
1 week (6 full days of instruction) with an 8:00 A.M. start time.
| Registration Deadline |
MU FRTI must receive completed registrations no later than:
Ellisville - July 3, 2009
North Kansas City - January 22, 2010
| Student Selection Criteria |
•Emergency response personnel above the initial response level who may be called upon to assume
the duties of the Incident Commander at hazardous materials incidents as described in 29 CFR 1910.
• Safety officers as described in 29 CFR 1910.*
• Departmental training officers.*
•Emergency management personnel who would interface with emergency response personnel through
EOC operations at a hazardous materials incident.
*W
hile safety officers and training officers meet the acceptable criteria for this program, the program is not designed for
technician-level personnel.
| Prerequisites |
•Applicants must be certified by their departments as operations-level personnel acting at the
Incident Command level as per 29 CFR 1910 (stated above). Emergency management personnel
must be certified by their jurisdiction as part of the EOC staff.
2009-10
| Location |
August 3-8, 2009
West County EMS and Fire Protection District
223 Henry Avenue
Ellisville, MO 63001
636-256-2008
February 22-27, 2010
North Kansas City FD
2010 Howell
North Kansas City, MO 64166
816-274-6010
| Fee |
No cost. This course is being provided by the
National Fire Academy via the Off-Campus Delivery
Program.
| Stipend |
Students attending this course may be eligible for a
$100.00 stipend to offset transportation and lodging
expenses.
| Hotel Information |
Students are responsible for their own lodging and
travel arrangements.
| Registration |
Complete the attached FEMA General Admissions
Application Form 75-5 and return to MU FRTI
before the registration deadline. You may also
contact MU FRTI at 800.869.3476 for an application.
| Point of contact |
Kevin Zumwalt | 800.869.3476 or 573-882-4735 |
zumwaltk@missouri.edu