EASTERN CAROLINA FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION
FIRE COLLEGE
October 1 – 5, 2014
CFCC North Campus
4500 Blue Clay Road
Castle Hayne, North Carolina 28429
Co-Sponsored by
Eastern Carolina
Firefighters Association
and
Cape Fear Community College
GENERAL INFORMATION
Enrollment
Every effort will be made to accommodate maximum participation in the course of your choice. Students
should complete and return registration forms indicating 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choices of classes with the proper
fees (No credit cards).
NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OR RESERVED OVER THE PHONE OR BY FAX!!!
Confirmation cards will only be mailed for 2nd and 3rd choices.
CLASS CHANGES WILL BE TREATED AS WALK-INS AT THE COLLEGE.
Classes with insufficient registration may be cancelled prior to the College. Walk-in registrations will be
accepted on site for classes with openings. Cash or checks only accepted for walk-in registration fees.
NO REFUNDS AFTER September 19, 2014!!
**Classes beginning Wednesday – attendance is mandatory – you will not be allowed in class on
Thursday if you do not attend Wednesday**
**Classes beginning Friday - attendance is mandatory - you will not be allowed in class on Saturday
if you do not attend Friday **
Students are requested to go directly to the appropriate classrooms Friday evening and/or Saturday morning.
Class titles, room numbers, and directions will be posted at the main college entrance. Please look for your
class title and room number upon arrival.
FIREFIGHTERS UNDER AGE 18, BUT AT LEAST 16 YEARS OF AGE, (EXCEPT THOSE FROM
BRUNSWICK, NEW HANOVER, PENDER AND ONSLOW COUNTIES), MUST SEND A LETTER OF
RELEASE FROM THEIR SCHOOL WITH THE REGISTRATION FORM TO BE REGISTERED FOR THIS
TRAINING. PERSONS WITHOUT SUCH PROPER RELEASE OR AUTHORIZATION WILL NOT BE
ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE. (See registration form for release)
Fee Schedule
Fire, Rescue, EMS, or Law Enforcement Agencies.........$35.00
For those not fee exempt and out of state students $70.00 + $35.00 = $105.00**
Non fee-exempt exceptions: **Sections 11-14 – if you enroll in two 6-hour classes
your tuition fee will be $140.00 + $35.00 = $175.00.
REGISTER EARLY TO GUARANTEE YOUR COURSE SELECTIONS.
Please make check or money order payable to: Cape Fear Community College
Mail with registration form to:
Cape Fear Community College
c/o Alex Stanland / STC
4500 Blue Clay Rd
Castle Hayne, NC 28429
Location
Walk-in registration will be held on Friday (6:00-7:00pm) and Saturday (7:00-8:00am) at the Cape Fear
Community College North Campus located on Blue Clay Road in Castle Hayne, North Carolina. All classes will
begin at the North Campus. Some classes will continue off campus on Saturday and Sunday. Students are
responsible for their own transportation.
Remember to check Mapquest.com for directions from your area.
Directions from I - 40 – Take Exit 414 toward Castle Hayne. Go left at Holly Shelter Road for .8 miles to the
intersection of Castle Hayne Road/US 117/NC133. Turn left onto US 117 South/NC 133 South for 2.4 miles
until intersection with Blue Clay Road. Turn left onto Blue Clay Road. North Campus will be on your right.
Directions from Market Street – At overpass (Hwy 132/College Rd.) merge right onto NC-132 North and go
2.6 miles. Take Exit 420B onto US 117 /NC 132 North. Go 3.2 miles to the intersection of Blue Clay Road, turn
right. North Campus will be on your right.
Certificates
Students who successfully complete the class in which they are enrolled will be awarded a certificate from
Cape Fear Community College. Please print name legibly on registration form; certificates are typed from
these forms. Successful completion includes attending all class sessions.
For More Information
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Call 910-362-7770 or 910-362-7799
Also see Eastern Carolina Firefighters Association Website: www.encfa.org and
cfcc.edu/ce/firetraining for brochure and registration form.
CONFIRMATIONS MAILED TO 2ND AND 3RD CHOICES ONLY
SCHEDULE
12 hour classes meet Saturday 8:00am-5:00pm and Sunday 9:00am-1:00pm
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
#8
HazMat Level I Responder
#8
HazMat Level I Responder resumes
Thursday, October 2, 2014
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday, October 3, 2014
8:00 a.m.
#8
HazMat Level I Responder resumes
9:00 a.m.
#27
#28
Fire Control I & II
Rescue I & II
1:00 p.m.
#22
#35
#39
Fire Prevention, Public Ed & Cause I & II
TR: General: Ropes
Fire Officer II
5:00 p.m.
#19
#48
Ventilation I & II
NIMS ICS-300
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Walk-in registrations
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
#1
#6
#7
#9
#10
#17
#18
#20
#21
#23
#24
#25
#29
#30
#31
#32
#33
#36
#37
#38
#41
#49
Arson Fire Detection for First Responders
STICO (Strategy & Tactics for Initial Company Operations)
DMICO (Decision Making for Initial Company Operations)
Building Construction I & II
Forcible Entry I & II
Sprinklers I & II
Ladders I & II
Personal Protective Equipment I & II
Emergency Medical Care I & II
Fire Department Orientation & Safety I & II
Fire Hose, Streams & Appliances I & II
Water Supplies I & II
Driver Operator: Emergency Vehicle Driver
Driver Operator: Pumps: Intro
Driver Operator: Pumps: Maintenance
Driver Operator: Pumps: Operations
Driver Operator: Pumps: Hydraulics
TR: General: Rescue Rigging
TR: Ropes: Anchors
TR: General: Victim Management
Basic Firefighting I
NIMS ICS-400
Saturday, October 4, 2014
7:00 a.m - 8:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m. - lunch*
11:30 a.m. - 12:30pm
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
Walk-in registrations
All Classes
(even Section #’s) Lunch* & Time with Vendors
(odd Section #’s) Lunch* & Time with Vendors
Classes end
Sunday, October 5, 2014
8:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
#6
#7
#19
#22
#27
#28
#29
#35
#39
#48
STICO (Strategy & Tactics for Init Co Ops) resumes
DMICO (Decision Making for Init Co Ops) resumes
Ventilation I & II resumes
Fire Prevention, Public Ed & Cause I & II resumes
Fire Control I & II resumes
Rescue I & II resumes
Driver Operator: Emergency Vehicle Driver resumes
TR: General Ropes resumes
Fire Officer II resumes
NIMS ICS-300 resumes
9:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m.
All other classes resume
All classes end
REGISTRATION AND FEES SHOULD BE SENT IN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO GUARANTEE COURSE SELECTION.
*Lunch provided by Eastern Carolina Firefighters Association
Acknowledgments
Special thanks to:
 Vendors who support our College.
 Fire departments and rescue squads for the use of their facilities and equipment
 All individuals who help make this College a success
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Students are responsible for making their own reservations and negotiating rates.
--VENDORS ON DISPLAY-DOOR PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED
For vendor information please contact: Bradley Kinlaw
E-mail: bkinlaw@bladenco.org
Phone number: (910) 874-2500
COURSE INFORMATION
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Arson Fire Detection for First Responders (15 hrs) (NFA Course) [starts Friday 7:00 pm] ........................ Joe Littleton
ISO - Incident Safety Officer (12 hrs) (NFA Course) ...................................................................................... Mike Ensley
Leadership I (12 hrs) (NFA Course) ................................................................................................................ John White
Leadership II (12 hrs) (NFA Course) .......................................................................................................... Mark Haraway
Leadership III (12 hrs) (NFA Course) ............................................................................................................. Jim Hanline
STICO (Strategy & Tactics for Initial Co Operations) (16 hrs) (NFA Course) [starts Friday 7:00 pm]....Kevin McArthur
DMICO (Decision Making for Initial Co Operations) (16 hrs) (NFA Course) [starts Friday 7:00 pm] ....... Marc Sestrich
Haz Mat Level One Responder (36 hrs) [starts Wednesday 8:00am] ......................................................Mike Tinkham
Building Construction I & II (15 hrs) (NC Cert) [starts Friday 7:00 pm]...................................................... Herman Born
Forcible Entry I &II (14 hrs) (NC Cert) [starts Friday 7:00pm] ..................................................................... Matt Moore
Salvage I & II (6 hrs) (NC Cert) Sat 8:00am - 3:00pm ...................................................................................... Bill Pearce
Overhaul I & II (6 hrs) (NC Cert) Sat 3:00pm - 5:00pm, Sun 9:00am - 1:00pm ............................................... Bill Pearce
Foam Fire Streams I & II (6 hrs) (NC Cert) Sat 8:00am - 3:00pm ..............................................................Greg Jeppson
Fire Extinguishers I & II (6 hrs) (NC Cert) Sat 3:00pm - 5:00pm, Sun 9:00am - 1:00pm ............................Greg Jeppson
Fire Behavior I & II (12 hrs) (NC Cert) ........................................................................................................... Frank Meyer
Fire Alarms & Communications I & II (12 hrs) (NC Cert) ....................................................................... Louis Blanchard
Sprinklers I & II (15 hrs) (NC Cert) [starts Friday 7:00pm] ........................................................................ Frank Sasser
Ladders I & II (15 hrs) (NC Cert) [starts Friday 7:00pm]........................................................................ Adrian Mignone
Ventilation I & II (18 hrs) (NC Cert) [starts Friday 5:00pm] ................................................................... Robert Loreman
Personal Protective Equipment I & II (15 hrs) (NC Cert) [starts Friday 7:00pm] .......................................... Will Murray
Emergency Medical Care I & II (15 hrs) (NC Cert) [starts Friday 7:00pm] .................................................... Jody Crisp
Fire Prevention, Public Education & Cause I & II (21 hrs) (NC Cert) [starts Friday 1:00pm]................... Jennifer Smith
Fire Department Orientation & Safety I & II (15 hrs) (NC Cert) [starts Friday 7:00pm] ............................. Greg Massey
Fire Hose, Streams & Appliances I & II (15 hrs) (NC Cert) [starts Friday 7:00pm] .................................... Ricky Martin
Water Supplies I & II (15 hrs) (NC Cert) [starts Friday 7:00pm] .................................................................... Chris Hunt
Ropes I & II (12 hrs) (NC Cert) ...................................................................................................................... Mike Garner
Fire Control I & II (24 hrs) (NC Cert) [starts Friday 9:00am] ....................... I Tedder,J Massey,J Norwood,R Patterson
Rescue I & II (24 hrs) (NC Cert) [starts Friday 9:00am]................................................. Mike Whitwam, Colin Simpson
Driver Operator: Emergency Vehicle Driver (16 hrs) (NC Cert) [starts Friday 7:00pm] ............................. Lewis Smith
Driver Operator: Pumps: Intro (15 hrs) (NC Cert) [starts Friday 7:00 pm].............................................. Swindell Taylor
Driver Operator: Pumps: Maintenance (15 hrs) (NC Cert) [starts Friday 7:00pm] ............................... Claude Huffman
Driver Operator: Pumps: Operations (15 hrs) (NC Cert) [starts Friday 7:00pm] .......................................... Jeff Friddle
Driver Operator: Pumps: Hydraulics (15 hrs) (NC Cert) [starts Friday 7:00pm] ............................................. A. C. Rich
Driver Operator: Aerials: Basic (12 hrs) (NC Cert) ....................................................................................... Gary Reagan
TR General: Ropes (21 hrs) (NC Cert) [starts Friday 1:00pm] .................................................................... Joe Mancos
TR General: Rescue Rigging (15 hrs) (NC Cert) [starts Friday 7:00pm] ..................................................... Tom McNeil
TR Ropes: Anchors (15 hrs) (NC Cert) [starts Friday 7:00pm] ....................................................................... Ron Lytle
TR General: Victim Management (15 hrs) (NC Cert) [starts Friday 7:00pm] ............................................. Gene Mathis
Fire Officer II (21 hrs) (NC Cert) [starts Friday 1:00pm] ............................................................................ Keith McGee
Chief 101 (12 hrs) (NC Cert) ............................................................................................................................... Rick Hall
Basic Firefighting I (15 hrs) [starts Friday 7:00 pm] ................................................................. D Lee,T Brown,T Batson
NC Rating Response System (12 hrs) ....................................................................................................................... TBA
Explosives, Bombs & Booby Traps (12 hrs) ....................................................................... Doug Cotton, Chris Wagoner
LP Gas Great Balls of Fire (12 hrs) [1-day class - Sat 8:00am – 10:00pm] ................................................. Brian Mims
Advanced Topics of Fire Investigators (12 hrs) .............................................................................................. Kevin Oliver
First Due Engine Company (12 hrs) ................................................................................................................ Alan Griffin
Occult & Ritual Identification Part 1 (12 hrs).................................................................................................... Kathy Price
NIMS ICS-300 (18 hrs) [starts Friday 5:00pm] .................................................................. Cliff Robinson, Mike Stophel
NIMS ICS-400 (14 hrs) [starts Friday 7:00pm] ............................................................................................ Tom Collins
Mass Fatalities Incident Response (12 hrs) ................................................................................................. Jerry Vehaun
Training Officer Responsibilities (12 hrs) ........................................................................................................ Ken Bogan
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
** Sections 1 – 7 Register at https://cdp.dhs.gov/femasid to obtain a SID number for NFA classes **
*Section 1 – Arson Detection for First Responders (NFA Course) The first responder is often in the best position to make critical
observations regarding a fire. Observations of the first responder during the various stages of an incident are extremely critical. This
course will cover first responder observations, fire behavior, building construction, origin and cause, vehicle fires, scene security,
preservation of evidence, legal considerations and reporting of findings. This class will begin at 7:00pm on Friday. Friday
attendance is mandatory!
*Section 2 – Incident Safety Officer (NFA Course) The participant will be able to identify and analyze safety concerns as they relate
to all-hazard scene evaluations, and communicate recommended solutions to the command authority. This course examines the
safety officer's role at emergency response situations. A specific focus on operations within an incident command system as a safety
officer is a main theme.
*Section 3 – Leadership I (NFA Course) This course is designed to introduce basic leadership skills and techniques to improve
company effectiveness and performance. Topics covered in the course include: techniques and approaches to problem solving,
assessing the needs of subordinates, running meetings effectively in the fire service environment and decision-making strategies.
*Section 4 – Leadership II (NFA Course) This course is designed to introduce basic leadership skills and techniques to enhance the
company officer's efficiency. The course focuses on use and abuse of power at the company officer level, creativity in the fire service
environment and managing the multiple roles of the company officer.
*Section 5 – Leadership III (NFA Course) This course is designed to introduce basic leadership skills and techniques to improve
supervisory effectiveness. Topics addressed in this course include when and how to delegate to subordinates, when and how to
discipline subordinates and coaching/motivating techniques for management-level personnel.
*Section 6 – STICO – (Strategy & Tactics for Initial Company Operations) (NFA Course) This course is designed to introduce
basic leadership skills and techniques in a command management situation. The student will learn the necessary components of
operational systems. Topics addressed in this course include transfer of command, receiving and evaluating reports, and planning
new strategies. This class is scheduled for 16 hours and will begin at 7:00pm on Friday evening. Friday attendance is
mandatory! (Friday 7:00pm - 10:00pm, Saturday 8:00am - 5:00pm, Sunday 8:00am - 1:00pm).
*Section 7 – DMICO (Decision Making for Initial Company Operations) (NFA Course) This course is designed to develop the
decision making skills essential to Company Officers. The Company Officer must make informed decisions that affect the outcome of
any emergency incident. A Company Officer should fully understand the ICS organization and the position assigned to function
effectively and help the system work. This class is scheduled for 16 hours and will begin at 7:00pm on Friday evening. Friday
attendance is mandatory! (Friday 7:00pm - 10:00pm, Saturday 8:00am - 5:00pm, Sunday 8:00am - 1:00pm
Section 8 – Haz Mat Level One Responder (NC Certification) This course will meet the objectives related to Haz Mat Level One
Responder for NC Certification. Full Turnout Gear and SCBA Required. This class is scheduled for 36 hours and will begin at
8:00am on Wednesday morning. Attendance is mandatory for all days! (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 8:00am 5:00pm, Sunday 9:00am - 1:00pm).
Section 9 – Building Construction I & II (NC Certification) This course will meet the objectives related to Building Construction for
NC Certification. This class will begin at 7:00pm on Friday. Friday attendance is mandatory!
Section 10 – Forcible Entry I & II (NC Certification) This course will meet the objectives related to Forcible Entry for NC
Certification. This class will begin at 7:00pm on Friday. Friday evening attendance is mandatory! Full Turnout Gear Required.
Section 11 – Salvage I & II (NC Certification) This course will meet the objectives related to Salvage for NC Certification.
(Saturday 8:00am - 3:00pm).
Section 12 – Overhaul I & II (NC Certification) This course will meet the objectives related to Overhaul for NC Certification.
(Saturday 3:00pm - 5:00pm, Sunday 9:00am - 1:00pm). Full Turnout Gear and SCBA Required.
Section 13 – Foam Fire Streams I & II (NC Certification) This course will meet the objectives related to Foam Fire Streams for NC
Certification. (Saturday 8:00am - 3:00pm). Full Turnout Gear Required.
Section 14 –Fire Extinguishers I & II (NC Certification) This course will meet the objectives related to Fire Extinguishers for NC
Certification. (Saturday 3:00pm - 5:00pm, Sunday 9:00am - 1:00pm). Full Turnout Gear Required.
Section 15 – Fire Behavior I & II (NC Certification) This course will meet the objectives related to Fire Behavior for NC Certification.
Section 16 – Fire Alarms & Communications I & II (NC Certification) This class will meet the objectives related to Fire Alarms &
Communications for NC Certification. This class will travel off site to the 911 center, transportation not provided.
Section 17 – Sprinklers I & II (NC Certification) This class will meet the objectives related to Sprinklers for NC Certification. This
class will begin at 7:00pm on Friday. Friday evening attendance is mandatory! Full Turnout Gear Required.
Section 18 – Ladders I & II (NC Certification) This class will meet the objectives related to Ladders for NC Certification. This class
will begin at 7:00pm on Friday. Friday evening attendance is mandatory! Full Turnout Gear Required.
Section 19 – Ventilation I & II (NC Certification) This class will meet the objectives related to Ventilation for NC Certification. This
class is scheduled for 18 hours and will begin at 5:00pm on Friday evening. Friday evening attendance is mandatory! (Friday
5:00pm - 10:00pm, Saturday 8:00am - 5:00pm, Sunday 8:00am - 1:00pm). Full Turnout Gear Required.
Section 20 – Personal Protective Equipment I & II (NC Certification) This class will meet the objectives related to Personal
Protective Equipment for NC Certification. This class will begin at 7:00pm on Friday. Friday evening attendance is mandatory!
Full Turnout Gear and SCBA Required.
Section 21 – Emergency Medical Care I & II (NC Certification) This class will meet the objectives related to Emergency Medical
Care for NC Certification. This class will begin at 7:00pm on Friday. Friday evening attendance is mandatory!
Section 22 – Fire Prevention, Public Education & Cause I & II (NC Certification) This class will meet the objectives related to Fire
Prevention, Public Education & Cause for NC Certification. This class is scheduled for 21 hours and will begin at 1:00pm on
Friday. Friday attendance is mandatory! (Friday 1:00pm -10:00pm, Saturday 8:00am - 5:00pm, Sunday 8:00am - 1:00pm).
Section 23 – Fire Department Orientation & Safety I & II (NC Certification) This course will meet the objectives related to Fire
Department Orientation & Safety for NC Certification. This class will begin at 7:00pm on Friday evening. Friday evening
attendance is mandatory! Full Turnout Gear and SCBA Required.
Section 24 – Fire Hose, Streams & Appliances I & II (NC Certification) This course will meet the objectives related to Fire Hose,
Streams & Appliances for NC Certification. This class will begin at 7:00pm on Friday evening. Friday evening attendance is
mandatory! Full Turnout Gear Required.
Section 25 – Water Supplies I & II (NC Certification) This class will meet the objectives related to Water Supplies for NC
Certification. This class will begin at 7:00pm on Friday evening. Friday evening attendance is mandatory! Full Turnout Gear
Required.
Section 26 - Ropes I & II (NC Certification) This class will meet the objectives related to Ropes for NC Certification. Helmet and
Gloves Required.
Section 27 – Fire Control I & II (NC Certification) The practical portions of this N.C. Certification class will be accomplished using
the Safety Training Center facilities. All students must have met NFPA Live Burn Standards 1403 as required by the N. C. Fire
Commission. This class is scheduled for 24 hours and will begin at 9:00am on Friday morning. Friday attendance is
mandatory! (Friday 9:00am - 10:00pm, Saturday 8:00am - 5:00pm, Sunday 8:00am - 1:00pm). Full Turnout Gear and SCBA
Required. Requires Chief’s signature on registration verifying all requirements have been met.
Section 28 – Rescue I & II (NC Certification) This class will meet the objectives related to Rescue for NC Certification. This class is
scheduled for 24 hours and will begin at 9:00am on Friday morning. Friday attendance is mandatory! (Friday 9:00am 10:00pm, Saturday 8:00am - 5:00pm, Sunday 8:00am - 1:00pm). Full Turnout Gear and SCBA Required.
Section 29 – Driver Operator: Emergency Vehicle Driver (NC Certification) This course will meet the objectives of the Emergency
Vehicle Driver Certification. Saturday afternoon and Sunday class will meet outside for hands-on training, rain or shine. Please dress
appropriately. This class is scheduled for 16 hours and will begin at 7:00pm on Friday evening. Friday attendance is
mandatory! (Friday 7:00pm - 10:00pm, Saturday 8:00am - 5:00pm, Sunday 8:00am - 1:00pm). Requires Chief’s signature on
registration.
Section 30 – Driver Operator: Pumps: Intro (NC Certification) This class will meet the objectives related to Driver Operator:
Pumps : Intro for NC Certification. This class will begin at 7:00pm on Friday. Friday evening attendance is mandatory!
Section 31 – Driver Operator: Pumps: Maintenance (NC Certification) This class will meet the objectives related to Driver
Operator: Pumps: Maintenance for NC Certification. This class will begin at 7:00pm on Friday. Friday evening attendance is
mandatory!
Section 32 – Driver Operator: Pumps: Operations (NC Certification) This class will meet the objectives related to Driver Operator:
Pumps: Operations for NC Certification. This class will begin at 7:00pm on Friday. Friday evening attendance is mandatory!
Section 33 – Driver Operator: Pumps: Hydraulics (NC Certification) This class will meet the objectives related to Driver Operator:
Pumps: Hydraulics for NC Certification. This class will begin at 7:00pm on Friday. Friday evening attendance is mandatory!
Section 34 – Driver Operator: Aerials: Basic (NC Certification) This class will meet the objectives related to Driver Operator:
Aerials: Basic for NC Certification.
Section 35 – TR General: Ropes (NC Certification) This class will present the technical rescuer safe and effective methods of
rescue in elevated and below grade environments using ropes, knots, and rope related equipment. Mechanical advantage, anchors,
anchoring techniques, and stress loads will be covered. Practicals will be held outside; please dress appropriately. This class is
scheduled for 21 hours and will begin on Friday at 1:00pm. Friday attendance is mandatory! (Friday 1:00pm - 10:00pm,
Saturday 8:00am - 5:00pm, Sunday 8:00am - 1:00pm). Full Turnout Gear Required.
Section 36 – TR General: Rescue Rigging (NC Certification) This class will meet the objectives related to TR – Rescue Rigging for
NC Certification. Practicals will be held outside; please dress appropriately. This class will begin at 7:00pm on Friday. Friday
attendance is mandatory! Full Turnout Gear Required or attire suitable for rescue work including a helmet and gloves.
Section 37 – TR Ropes: Anchors (NC Certification) This course will present the Technical Rescuer with correct techniques for
setup, operation, and function of various multiple-point anchor and portable anchor/lifting platform systems used during rope rescue
incidents. Practicals will be held outside; please dress appropriately. This class will begin at 7:00pm on Friday. Friday attendance
is mandatory! Full Turnout Gear Required.
Section 38 – TR General: Victim Management (NC Certification) This class will meet the objectives related to TR General: Victim
Management for NC Certification. Practicals will be held outside; please dress appropriately. This class will begin at 7:00pm on
Friday. Friday attendance is mandatory! Full Turnout Gear or attire suitable for rescue work, 1/24,000 compass, 1/24,000
grid reader, helmet and gloves required.
Section 39 – Fire Officer II (NC Certification) This course will present the Fire Officer Candidate with the knowledge, skills, and
ability to satisfy the requirements of the Chapter Five of the NFPA 1021: Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications.
This course is designed to meet the needs of the mid-level officer/supervisor. Pre-requisites: Fire Officer I. This class is
scheduled for 21 hours and will begin at 1:00pm on Friday afternoon. Friday attendance is mandatory! (Friday 1:00pm 10:00pm, Saturday 8:00am - 5:00pm, Sunday 8:00am - 1:00pm).
Please review all requirements at: www.ncdoi.com/OSFM/FireAndRescueCommission/fr_officer.asp.
Optional book: IAFC endorsed – Fire Officer I & II Exam Prep Book (ISBN – 0763785970) – available at Amazon.com.
Section 40 – Chief 101 (NC Certification) This class will offer insight into paperwork and other issues facing today’s fire
departments. There will be a heavy emphasis on benefits from the State Firemen’s Association, the Firemen’s and Rescue Squad
Workers’ Pension Fund, the PSOB, Workers’ Compensation and the State of North Carolina. Packets outlining the procedure to follow
in case of a line-of-duty death will be provided as well. The class is designed to benefit all firefighters and is packed with useful
information. Chiefs, company officers, and firefighters are encouraged to attend.
Section 41 – Basic Firefighting I This course is designed for the firefighter with little or no experience. Basics to be covered
include: ladders, SCBA, fire streams, hose practices, etc. Practical applications will be used extensively. This class will begin at
7:00pm on Friday. Friday evening attendance is mandatory! Full Turnout Gear and SCBA Required. Requires Chief’s
signature on registration.
Section 42 – NC Rating Response System The new Fire Suppression Rating Schedule (FSRS) contains the criteria North
Carolina Department of Insurance uses in reviewing the fire suppression capabilities of individual communities. The schedule
measures the major elements of a community’s fire suppression system and develops a numerical grade called a Public
Protection Classification. The new schedule continues to evaluate the three major categories of fire suppression: fire
department, emergency communications, and water supply. This course also includes a new Community Risk Reduction section
that recognizes community efforts to reduce losses through fire prevention, public fire safety education, and fire investigation.
Section 43 – Explosives, Bombs & Booby Traps Emergency responders (including EMS, Law, Fire and Rescue workers) may
encounter various types of explosive devises and environments in today’s society. This course will present both classroom instruction
and practical exercises that will include bomb searches, spotting booby traps as well as other demonstrations. Wear appropriate
clothing for outside demonstrations and practicals.
Section 44 – LP Gas - Great Balls of Fire This 1-day, 12-hour course is designed to educate the firefighter on various characteristics
of gases and its behavior. Study will include definitions, flashpoints, product dangers, emergency shut-off values and safety devices,
as well as other critical information necessary for the firefighter. The class includes live exterior fire training. All students must
have met NFPA Live Burn Standards 1403 as required by the NC Fire Commission. This class will begin Saturday at 8:00am and
conclude at 10:00pm. Full Turnout Gear and SCBA Required. Requires Chief’s signature on registration verifying all
requirements have been met.
Section 45 – Advanced Topics of Fire Investigators This course focuses on topics above and beyond the NFA Arson Detection for
Fire Responders. Topics will include, but not be limited to, Legal Updates, Origin and Cause Determination, Fire Fatalities and the
use of K-9s in Fire Investigations. The course is designed for personnel who are or hope to become fire investigators within their
jurisdictions. Pre-requisites: NFA Arson/Fire Detection, Arson/Fire Detection for First Responders or Equivalent. Requires
Chief’s signature on registration.
Section 46 – First Due Engine Company In this course students will look at a variety of aspects that an officer or first due company
may encounter upon arriving at a fire scene. Class discussion involves strategies and incident scenarios from the critical first minutes
on a scene to firefighter fatalities. This class is open to all firefighters, but is especially important to the command officer.
Section 47 – Occult & Ritual Identification Part I This class is designed to educate students in the area of the occult. It will attempt
to dispel myth and misunderstanding often created by the media including Hollywood. Instead, the focus will be more on fact and the
real world perspective. Objectives will include understanding the philosophy of the Hispanic Mexican folk magic, Satanism and
Witchcraft. “Tools of the Trade” will be defined and discussed, such as the signs, symbols, candle magic and occult symbolism in
graffiti and tattoos. Alters, spiritual shrines and animal sacrifice will be studied because of the frequent encounter of such items with
first responders. With the growing concern of gangs and hate groups, the instructor will spend time discussing the ploy of the occult
related gangs to give power to their members because of their magical religious beliefs. The information shared at this seminar is
unique and valuable and encompasses over 25 years of law enforcement training. No recording devices or cameras are allowed
in the classroom. (This is not a class in religion).
Section 48– NIMS ICS-300 In this course the student will cover the organizational structure and how it is staffed. ICS positions and
their responsibilities will be discussed and the information flow in the organization. Organizational development and staffing are of
primary concerns. Implementing and controlling resources to the incident will also be covered. Pre-requisites: NIMS ICS-100 & ICS200. This class is scheduled for 18 hours and will begin at 5:00pm on Friday evening. Friday evening attendance is
mandatory! (Friday 5:00pm-10:00pm, Saturday 8:00am-5:00pm, Sunday 8:00am-1:00pm). PLEASE NOTE: In addition to returning
the CFCC registration form and your registration fee, you must register with NCEM TERMS @ http://terms.ncem.org/TRS/ to
receive your NCEM Certificate and possible reimbursement from NC Emergency Management. Please note the $35.00 registration
fee is NOT waived or reimbursed for this course.
Section 49 – NIMS ICS-400 This course will meet the training needs of wildland fire personnel for ICS. Emphasis is placed on largescale organization development; roles and relationships of the primary staff; the planning, operational, logistical and fiscal
considerations related to large and complex incident and event management. It describes the application of Area Command and the
importance of interagency coordination on complex incidents and events. Pre-requisites: NIMS Incident Command 100/200/300.
This class is scheduled for 14 hours and will begin at 7:00pm on Friday evening. Friday evening attendance is mandatory!
(Friday 7:00pm-10:00pm, Saturday 8:00am-5:00pm, Sunday 9:00am-12:00pm). PLEASE NOTE: In addition to returning the CFCC
registration form and your registration fee, you must register with NCEM TERMS @ http://terms.ncem.org/TRS/ to receive your
NCEM Certificate and possible reimbursement from NC Emergency Management. Please note the $35.00 registration fee is NOT
waived or reimbursed for this course.
Section 50 – Mass Fatalities Incident Response This course is designed to prepare local, state and federal fire, rescue and law
enforcement personnel and other responsible agencies and professionals to manage mass fatalities incidents effectively and to work
with the survivors in an emergency or disaster. PLEASE NOTE: In addition to returning the CFCC registration form and your
registration fee, you must register with NCEM TERMS @ http://terms.ncem.org/TRS/ to receive your NCEM Certificate and possible
reimbursement from NC Emergency Management. Please note the $35.00 registration fee is NOT waived or reimbursed for this
course.
Section 51 –Training Officer Responsibilities This course will cover fire service training needs, including training standards,
types of training available, resources, program development, and record keeping. Regulatory requirements of OSHA and ISO
will be reviewed, as well as NC certification programs and the NC Fire & Rescue Commission Junior Member Standard. Safety
and realism in training will also be discussed.
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