2014
Course Catalogue
MEAFORD REGIONAL
FIREFIGHTING TRAINING CENTRE
Meaford and District Fire Department
81 Stewart Street
Phone: 519-538-1060 ex 1602
Fax: (519) 538-6730
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Meaford Regional Firefighter
Training Centre
2014 Course Listing
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Advanced Auto Extrication
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Basic Emergency Management (BEM)
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Confined Space Rescue
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Fall Arrest Training
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Firefighter Survival (RIT)
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Firefighter Survival (RIT) -Train the Trainer
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Introduction to IMS
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Introduction to IMS – Train the Trainer
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Medical First Responder
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Pumper Operations
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Respirator Fit Testing – Train the Trainer
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SP100
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SP 103
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TAPP-C
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Traffic Protection for Emergency Services
 Quality Breathing Air for SCBA Administrators
Registration and Contact Information
Registration forms can be sent by Canada Post, fax or email.
Fax:
Email:
(519) 538-6730
mailto:swyngaarden@meaford.ca// or // mailto:training@meaford.ca
Mailing Address:
Physical Address
Meaford and District Fire Department
21 Trowbridge Street West
Meaford, ON N4L 1A1
Meaford and District Fire Department
81 Steward Street
Meaford, ON N4L 1J9
Office: 519-538-6717 Ext. 1602
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Advanced Auto Extrication
This class is designed to continue where the Basic Auto Extrication course left off. Knowledge of common
techniques and tools is a prerequisite. The course will involve hands-on practical training involving
various scenarios and will address scene safety, evaluation and management. Hands-on experience will
be gained using various methods to stabilize vehicles on their side, upside down, and on other vehicles or
barriers. Operations in situations lying down, crouching, or crawling in vehicles is the order of the day.
Includes challenging scenarios where all members of the team must be working to keep from pushing out
of the golden hour.
NOTE: Protective Clothing required -- Participants must furnish approved helmet, fire boots or leather
safety boots, eye protection, gloves, coveralls or turnout gear for class.
Prerequisite: Basic Auto Extrication Knowledge.
In-Class Session: 1 day
Course Dates: Course # 1 September 13, 2014
Course # 2 September 14, 2014
Cost:
$250
Basic Emergency Management (BEM) EM200 – Emergency Management Ontario
(EMO)
This course provides an overview of emergency management in Ontario including the systems and
processes for preventing, mitigating, preparing for, responding to, and recovering from emergencies and
disasters. You will learn about the key provisions of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act.
You will also have the opportunity to identify the roles and responsibilities of various levels of government
and other key organizations involved in emergency management.
Target audience:
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Municipal and Provincial Emergency Management Coordinators
Members of emergency management program committees
Personnel responsible for emergency programs within their organizations (For example:
Emergency Services, Private Sector, Non-Government Organizations, etc.)
Prerequisite: None
In-Class Session: 2 days
Course Dates: May 26 and 27, 2014
Cost:
$30
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Confined Space Rescue: NFPA Awareness
This course is geared towards trained firefighters who are responsible for confined space entry rescue.
The course provides the student-learner with an awareness of confined space entry hazards, legislation
and guidelines, procedures and detection equipment selection, and practical rescue scenarios.
Prerequisite: None
In‐Class Session: 2 days
Course Dates: Course dates currently pending
Cost:
$375
Fall Arrest Training
In Ontario, employers are required to provide workers with fall protection training when workers are
exposed to fall hazards. Falls as a result of working at height are a major cause of injury and death in
Ontario workplaces. Most of these injuries and deaths occur as a result of fall hazards not being
identified, lack of planning and lack of fall protection.
This course will provide the student learner with the following skills; proper inspection of equipment for
damage, procedures for setting up, relocating or removing protective equipment, (such as guardrails)
demonstrations and hands-on training on fall-arrest equipment and other devices to keep workers safe,
and information on workplace protections and worker's rights
Prerequisite: None
In‐Class Session: 1 day
Course Dates: Course # 1 – August 13, 2014
Course # 2 – September 10, 2014
Cost:
$75
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Firefighter Survival
This introduces the theory, rationale and practical evolutions involved with Fire Fighter Survival and RIT.
In a safe and controlled environment, participants will acquire the skills to perform Self Rescue, Team
Skills and Rapid Intervention.
Prerequisite: None
In‐Class Session: 3 days
Course Dates: June 27, 28, and 29, 2014
Cost:
$500
Firefighter Survival Train the Trainer
This course introduces the Trainer to the Ontario Fire College Fire Fighter Survival course from the
Instructor’s perspective. Each participant is given an in‐depth review of the content, learning outcomes,
and evaluation techniques of the course, as well as the Instructor Guide for the course. Upon successful
completion of this course, student‐learners will have knowledge and skills to teach the OFC Fire Fighter
Survival course in their own departments.
Prerequisite: Fire Fighter Survival
In‐Class Session: 3 days
Course Dates: September 26, 27, and 28, 2014
Cost:
$500
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Introduction to the Essentials of IMS (Intro to IMS)
This course is designed to provide fire department officers with an overview of Incident Management.
There will be classroom work as well as some practical sessions on the fire grounds. The course provides
officers with an opportunity to hone their skills in commanding small to medium sized incidents. This
course does not automatically qualify an individual as an Incident Commander, but rather introduces them
to the skills they need to become competent supervisors at emergency response scenes.
The course requires a commitment of 5 eight hour days by the learner:
Prerequisite: None
In-Class Session: 5 days
Course Dates: May 9, 10, 11, 17, and 18, 2014
Cost:
$425
Introduction to the Essentials of IMS (Intro to IMS) – Train the Trainer
This course introduces the Trainer to the Ontario Fire College Introduction to the Essentials of IMS course
from the Instructor’s perspective. Each participate is given an in-depth review of content, learning
outcomes, and evaluation techniques of the course, as well as the Instructor Guide for the course. Upon
successful completion of this course, student-learners will have the knowledge and skills to teach the
OFC Introduction to the Essentials of IMS course in their own departments.
Prerequisite: Intro to IMS or NFPA 1021 FIRE OFFICER I
In‐Class Session: 4 days
Course Dates: October 4, 5, 11, and 12, 2014
Cost:
$425
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Medical First Responder
Pre-hospital care and CPR skills for professional first responders or those wanting to become first
responders. Course teaches techniques for sustaining life, preventing further injuries, and caring for
illnesses and injuries until the next level of medical personnel arrives. Includes CPR level HCP and AED.
Completion Requirements
100% attendance, skills demonstration, 80% min. passing grade on written exam and one evaluated
scenario
Certification
3-year certification in First Responder, CPR Level HCP, and AED
Recertification
20 hours; includes CPR Level HCP
Prerequisite: CPR Level C
In‐Class Session: 40 Hours
Course Dates: Certification - October 18, 19, 25, and 26, 2014
Re-certification – November 1 and 2, 2014
Cost:
Certification - $425
Re-certification - $225
*** Ask us how we can help you certify your members at your department, we will come to you***
Pumper Operations
Upon successful completion of this course each participant will understand and be able to demonstrate
the operation of a fire department pumper from both a static and pressurized source of water.
Prerequisite: None.
In‐Class Session: 4 days
Course Dates: August 16, 17, 23, and 24, 2014
Cost:
$550
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Respirator Train the Trainer – Fit Testing
It is the employer’s responsibility to determine the presence of any potential hazards within the work
environment. If harmful airborne chemicals/particles and infectious agents are present, an employer is
required to have a Respiratory Protection Program. Development and implementation starts with a
comprehensive hazard identification and assessment based on your specific organizational needs and
follows with a detailed implementation plan that defines the roles and responsibilities, training
requirements, respirator selection and fit testing protocols & tools that address any potential respiratory
hazards.
Respirator Fit Testing is a vital component of an effective Respiratory Protection Program. Training is the
first step in helping your workforce become better informed and equipped to ensure accurate and efficient
testing protocols and procedures. Designed to provide an enhanced understanding of fit testing through
both theory and practice, participants will be guided through a thorough and comprehensive overview of
the process and technology for respirator fit testing in accordance with the requirements in the newly
revised edition of CSA’s Z94.4 Standard - Selection, Use & Care of Respirators.
Learning Objectives
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Establish a foundation of understanding of the fundamentals & requirements for effective
respiratory protection and fit testing
In-depth review of commonly used tight-fitting respirators
Familiarization with respiratory pre-use requirements
Review and understanding of methods for conducting fit test and associated critical procedures
Learn verification techniques for the competency of respirator users
In-depth understanding of the organization of a fit testing workspace, equipment and activity
Prerequisite: None.
In‐Class Session: 1 day
Course Dates: June 9, 2014
Cost:
$550
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SP100
This 40-hour course will prepare you to assume the role of an Ontario entry level forest fire crew member.
You will be taught basic fire behaviour and fire terminology; trained to Ministry of Natural Resources
standards in the maintenance and operation of equipment such as the power pump, and in the proper use
of suppression hand tools, communications and camping equipment.
SP100 course program:
40% Theory based in the classroom
60% Practical field work
Prerequisites: None
In‐Class Session: 5 days (2 days in classroom and 3 days outdoor training)
Course Dates: July 5 and 6, 2014 (In Class) and July 11, 12, 13, 2014 (Outdoor)
Cost:
$985.86
SP103
The SP 103 “Municipal Fire Department Forest Firefighter Training Course” training modules follow the
same training standards for forest fire fighting in Ontario used by the Ministry of Natural Resources. The
course is designed to provide basic fire fighting skills to allow fire fighters to safely and effectively work on
wildland fire operations. It is up to each Fire Department to set their own standard for SP 103 instructors.
Prerequisites: None
In‐Class Session: 2 days
Course Dates: Course #1 – May 24 and 25, 2014
Course # 2 – July 26 and 27, 2014
Cost:
$282.50
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TAPP-C
TAPP-C brings together fire service and mental health professionals to work with children, youth and their
families to eliminate dangerous fire-related behaviours.
TAPP-C is a program involving fire department personnel and community agency professionals from
across Ontario. TAPP-C provides strategies for effectively dealing with a child's match play or fire-play.
The program also aims to understand the motivation behind the child's involvement with fire and to
determine whether he/she is likely to continue this involvement.
This one day training program provides the framework to assist fire service personnel in dealing with
these situations.
Prerequisite: None.
In‐Class Session: 1 day
Course Dates: September 17, 2014
Cost:
$50
Traffic Protection for Emergency Services
This course conforms to the latest Section 21 Guidance Note and also addresses the Highway Traffic Act
that allows Firefighters the same rights as a Construction worker for traffic control. The Act and
Regulations pertaining to Emergency Traffic Control will be discussed as well as proper setup in various
situations at speeds less than 90 km/h and over 90 km/h freeways.
Prerequisite: None.
In‐Class Session: 1 day
Course Dates: Course dates currently pending
Cost:
$150
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Quality Breathing Air for SCBA Administrators
For Fire Service, the use and re-filling of SCBA cylinders is often a daily event. The importance of
providing good quality breathing air for use in SCBA’s requires an understanding of the installation,
inspection and maintenance of breathing air compressors.
Compressed breathing air and systems protect workers engaged in tasks that may affect the quality of
breathing air in their work environment. Compressed breathing air systems refers to the assembly of
various components required to produce and/or deliver compressed breathing air to the user, and
purification systems refers to the device - chemical, mechanical, physical or combination thereof – used to
remove contaminants. These systems must be designed and constructed to work together to help that
purification requirements are met. The fifth edition of Z180.1 helps to protect workers by providing the
minimum requirements for the purity of compressed breathing air supplied to service outlets and for
breathing air systems required to produce, store and distribute such air.
Key Topics
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The duties of a SCBA program administrator
What comprises a compressed breathing air system
Critical compressor installation issues
What to look for when visually inspecting different types of cylinders
Prerequisite: None
In-Class Session: 1 day
Course Dates: June 7, 2014
Cost:
$550
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