Sissonville Fire & Rescue School 10TH ANNUAL SISSONVILLE FIRE & RESCUE SCHOOL SPONSORED BY: RESA 3 & WVU-FIRE SERVICE EXTENSION CLASSES HELD OVER TWO WEEKENDS SISSONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL MARCH 4 - 6 AND MARCH 11 - 13, 2016 HTTP://WWW.SISSONVILLEFIRESCHOOL.COM Welcome! We would like to invite all Fire, EMS, and Law Enforcement personnel to the 10th Annual Sissonville Fire & Rescue School in March 2016. In 2014, we trained OVER 800 first responders from West Virginia and surrounding states. We have teamed up with RESA 3 and West Virginia University Fire Service Extension to offer certifications for most of our courses. Also, we are hosting a Blended Learning Firefighter 1 course where you will begin the course at your own home and finish at the Sissonville Fire & Rescue School campus. Firefighter Training Headquarters has released a statement saying that “Sissonville Fire and Rescue School offers one of the best fire academies in the US”. General Assembly: All students, instructors, and staff must be present for General Assembly on the first Saturday morning - March 5, 2016 - at 8:00am for announcements. Free T-Shirt: All students who submit their registration to us by February 22, 2016 will receive a Free Fire School T-Shirt. Any registrations received after this date, - including those at the door - will not receive a T-shirt. Refunds: No refunds will be given unless all three of your choices for a particular day are canceled or full. Second and Third Choices must be selected or you forfeit your option for a refund. All refund requests must be made in writing and submitted via U.S. Mail with your Fire Chief’s (or other designee’s) signature. Meals: Lunch will be provided to all participants on both Saturdays. Lunch on Sunday will be on your own. Free refreshments will available on both Saturdays and Sundays. Pro Board Certification: The courses shown in this brochure that have a Pro Board logo behind the description are the only courses being offered with Pro Board certification. Those classes will be offered with state certification unless you specify at the first day of class that you wish to obtain Pro Board Certification. There will be an additional $25.00 fee that will be due during the class if you wish to obtain Pro Board certification. = Junior Firefighters are eligible to attend the course. = Course submitted for approval of EMS In-Service Hours. = Course submitted for approval of Law Enforcement In-Service Hours. HTTP://WWW.SISSONVILLEFIRESCHOOL.COM SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE Sunday, March 6, 2016 and Sunday March 13, 2016 7:15 A.M. Sissonville High School Auditorium Everyone is invited to attend this non-denominational worship service for the entire emergency services family. A time for the entire emergency services family to worship together as One Great Family. HTTP://WWW.SISSONVILLEFIRESCHOOL.COM Blended Learning Courses (March 4-6 and March 11-13, 2016) FIREFIGHTER I Instructors: Brent Burger and Additional RESA 3 Instructors Tuition, Textbook & Online Access Code: $375.00 Prerequisite: None Class 001 120 HOURS This course is designed to meet the job performance requirements of NFPA 1001, 2013 Edition. Students will learn the fundamentals of firefighting skills through this blended learning course which will combine online learning with intense practical application. The course is designed to assist students with obtaining certification through a self paced style of instruction and includes certification in Firefighter Level 1, First Aid and CPR, Hazardous Materials Awareness, and Hazardous Materials Operations. YOU ARE BE REQUIRED TO REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE NO LATER THAN FEBRUARY 19, 2016. FRI 6P-10P SAT 8A-6P SUN 8A-6P arrives you will be contacted and will either need to make arrangements to pick up the textbook and access code or we can BOTH WEEKENDS ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS CAN BE ISSUED FOR THIS CLASS ONCE YOU REGISTER. * Your textbook and online access code will be ordered once we receive payment for your registration. Once the packet mail them to you. ** Because this is a Blended Learning Class, each student will need to have a Mentor from their department or organization who is willing to work with the student and provide some out of class support. Mentors will work with students in their stations to ensure that the student is practicing key skills necessary for certifications. Fire School time will be devoted primarily to re-enforcing skills and assessing competencies. *** Fee includes costs of class plus live burns, lunches, drinks, snacks, First Aid/CPR card, and t-shirt - YES, we know that this is expensive but our class is held in strict compliance with national regulations and the live burns occur in a UL Approved/Certified Burn trainer following NFPA 1403 Live Fire Training Standards. HTTP://WWW.SISSONVILLEFIRESCHOOL.COM Two Weekend Courses (March 4-6 and March 11-13, 2016) Class 050 FIRE OFFICER 1 & 2 48 HOURS Instructor: TBA Tuition + Textbook: $250.00 Prerequisites: Firefighter 2 FRI 6P-10P SAT 8A-6P Designed to meet the job performance requirements of NFPA 1021, 2014 Edition. It identifies the requirements necessary to 8A-6P perform the duties of a first-line to mid-level supervisor. Introduces the student to the concepts of management and super- SUN BOTH WEEKENDS vision on such topics as: Organizational Structure, Communication Skills, Human Resource Management, Public Relations, Planning, Emergency Service Delivery, Safety, information management, government structure, and department budget planning and management. Class 051 46 HOURS FRI 6P-10P FIRE OFFICER 3 Instructor: John Smoot Tuition + Textbook: $250.00 Prerequisites: Fire Officer 2 This course is based on NFPA 1021 Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications (Chapter 6). This course is specialized for the chief officer who is ready to advance into the upper management level of his/her department. This course conSUN 8A-5P sists of subjects designed to give the officer more knowledge of management and administration so that he/she can make BOTH WEEKENDS basic evaluations of employee relations and assume a more proactive role in his/her department. This is a projects-based class. SAT 8A-5P HTTP://WWW.SISSONVILLEFIRESCHOOL.COM Two Weekend Courses (March 4-6 and March 11-13, 2016) Class 052 FIREFIGHTER 2 40 HOURS Instructor: David Gray and Tom Miller Tuition + Textbook: $195.00 Prerequisites: Firefighter 1 FRI 6P-10P SAT 8A-4P This course is designed to meet the job performance requirements of NFPA 1021, 2013 Edition. Students will learn advanced 8A-4P fundamentals of firefighting skills through this course which will combine lecture based learning with intense practical ap- SUN BOTH WEEKENDS plication including live fire training. All students will be eligible for Pro Board certifications upon successful completion. Class 053 FUNDAMENTALS OF FIRE INVESTIGATION 40 HOURS Instructor: Rick Summerfield Tuition + Textbook: $295.00 Prerequisites: Familiar with NFPA 921 and NFPA 1033 FRI 6P-10P SAT 8A-4P This is a tested, 40 hour course, approved by the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI), and meets the general training requirement for the student to sit for the IAAI Fire Investigation Technician Certification examination. The SUN 8A-4P course covers the methodology of conducting an investigation, fire scene examination, fire dynamics, the effect of fire on BOTH WEEKENDS materials, scene documentation, note taking and report writing, photography, and evidence collection. If the student wishes to take the IAAI certification examination, in addition to the requirement of a minimum 40 hour training course, there are three (3) on-line courses which are also required: Ethics & the Fire Investigator; NFPA 1033 and Your Career, and; The Practical Application of the Relationship Between NFPA 1033 and NFPA 921. These courses can be taken, free of charge, at the IAAI training website: www.cfitrainer.net. It is strongly recommended that these courses be completed before taking this class. The cost of IAAI membership, and the certification exam fee are NOT included in the tuition. Class 054 INSTRUCTOR 1 & 2 50 HOURS Instructor: Jim Shedd Tuition + Textbook: $325.00 Prerequisites: Firefighter 1, Firefighter 2, Hazardous Materials Operations FRI 5P-10P SAT 8A-6P This course will train participants to teach a class from a prepared lesson plan as well as the ability to develop goals and objectives for course success. This course introduces the student to the concept of utilizing training aids to enhance his/ SUN 8A-6P her presentation, and how to properly select and use these training aids. The student will give several presentations during BOTH WEEKENDS the week, all leading to the final fifteen minute graded presentation on the final day. Upon Successful completion of this course students will be issued certification for Instructor 1 & 2; however, this does not guarantee employment with RESA or West Virginia University - Fire Service Extension. HTTP://WWW.SISSONVILLEFIRESCHOOL.COM Weekend One - Friday Courses (March 4, 2016) Class 100 6 HOURS FRI GRANT WRITING Instructor: Tom Miller Tuition: $45.00 Prerequisites: None This course enables the student to learn basic grant writing skills and grant researching skills for emergency ser- 10A-4P vices organizations. Topics to be covered include developing statements of need, establishing clear goals and objecSAT N/A tives, gathering data to support the application, justifying the need(s), and establishing confidence in the organization. SUN N/A 1ST WEEKEND Class 101 4 HOURS FRI 6P-10P SAT N/A SUN N/A 1ST WEEKEND Various grants that are available to fire departments and emergency response organizations will be discussed and a "Grant Resource Toolkit" will be given to each student attending. The course is designed for students with little or no previous experience. Students will be provided a list of local, State and Federal grant resources including minimum requirements and tips for securing and effectively managing these grants. TRAFFIC INCIDENT MANAGEMENT Instructor: David Gray Tuition: $25.00 Prerequisites: None TIMS consists of a planned and coordinated multi-disciplinary process to detect, respond to, and clear traffic incidents so that traffic flow may be restored as safely and quickly as possible. Effective TIM reduces the duration and impacts of traffic incidents and improves the safety of motorists, crash victims and emergency responders. The TIM Program of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is part of a larger all-hazards program called Emergency Transportation Operations (ETO). TIMS compliance will be required by all agencies who respond to incidents of highways by 2015. HTTP://WWW.SISSONVILLEFIRESCHOOL.COM Weekend One - Saturday Courses (March 5, 2016) FORENSIC AND FIRE SCENE PHOTOGRAPHY Class 110 8 HOURS FRI SAT SUN Instructors: Ron Gaskins Tuition: $45.00 Prerequisite: None This course provides firefighters and fire investigators with the knowledge and skills to photographically document a fire scene. This hands-on program includes operation of cameras and accessories, general digital photography, digi8A-4P tal video, flash techniques, fire scene photography, post production & organization, legal and privacy concerns. StuN/A dents are encouraged to bring their cameras. N/A 1ST WEEKEND Class 111 6 HOURS FRI N/A SAT 8A-2P SUN N/A HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AWARENESS Instructors: Gary Davis Tuition: $45.00 Prerequisite: None Designed for first responders to identify Hazardous Materials and how to use the Emergency Response Guidelines and basic knowledge of transportation vehicles when they see them. 1ST WEEKEND NEED TO RECERT YOUR EMT CERTIFICATION? YOU CAN COMPLETE IT AT THE SISSONVILLE FIRE & RESCUE SCHOOL EMT RECERT TRACK MARCH 5, 2016 - COURSE 111 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AWARENESS MARCH 6, 2016 - COURSE 120 MASS CASUALTY INCIDENTS 1 & 2 MARCH 11 - 13, 2016 - COURSE 252 24-HOUR EMT RECERT HTTP://WWW.SISSONVILLEFIRESCHOOL.COM Weekend One - Sunday Courses (March 6, 2016) Class 120 8 HOURS FRI N/A SAT N/A SUN 8A-4P MASS CASUALTY INCIDENTS 1 & 2 Instructor: Gary Davis Tuition: $45.00 Prerequisites: None This course includes Module I and Module II of the West Virginia Mass Casualty Incidents Course. It is required for certification and re-certification for First Responders, EMT’s and Paramedics. 1ST WEEKEND HTTP://WWW.SISSONVILLEFIRESCHOOL.COM Weekend One - Two / Three Day Courses Class 150 16 HOURS AGGRESSIVE SEARCH TACTICS Instructors: Darin Virag and Patrick Coles Tuition: $110.00 Prerequisite: Firefighter 1 This course will address the specific challenges involved with searching single family dwellings while providing the students with a no-nonsense ―tricks of the trade approach. The second half of day one and all of day two will inSAT 8A-4P clude 10 practical skill stations focusing on Forcible Entry, SCBA Confidence, Advanced Search Techniques, Laddering, SUN 8A-4P and Victim Removal Procedures. 1ST WEEKEND FRI N/A Class 151 16 HOURS ATV SEARCH AND RESCUE Instructor: James Hill Tuition: $85.00 Prerequisite: None This course is designed to teach firefighters and emergency responders the basic skills necessary to perform search and rescue operations using ATVs. On the first day students will learn basic search tactics and resources, SAT 8A-4P land navigation skills, patient packaging and basic tracking. On the second day students will be practicing these new SUN 8A-4P skills outdoors with practical evolutions. 1ST WEEKEND FRI N/A BASIC EKG Class 152 10 HOURS Instructor: Jonathon Strong Tuition: $45.00 Prerequisite: None This is a great course for those taking a health program of study or wishing to advance in their current employment role. EMTs, paramedics, RNs, LPNs, MAs, monitor technicians, or those taking an ACLS course would all benefit. ConSAT 8A-1P cepts include basic heart anatomy and physiology, cardiac conduction, rhythm interpretation, distinguishing EKG from SUN 8A-1P cardiac monitoring, lead placement and lots of practice interpreting rhythm strips. 1ST WEEKEND FRI N/A Class 153 CPR INSTRUCTOR 16 HOURS Instructor: Chuck Carney Tuition: $85.00 Textbook: $75.00 Prerequisite: Current CPR Cert. The American Heart Association (AHA) Core Instructor Course will prepare the student to serve as Basic Life Support Instructors for AHA CPR and First Aid Courses. The course will cover topics such as effectively presenting core SAT 8A-4P learning content, facilitating group discussions, developing insights into learner characteristics and needs, and more. SUN 8A-4P All students must complete the online BLS Instructor Essentials Course before attending. Successful completion does 1ST WEEKEND not guarantee the student affiliation with an AHA Training Center. FRI N/A Class 154 16 HOURS HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENT COMMANDER Instructor: DuPont/Chemours Tuition: $85.00 Textbook: $25.00 Prerequisite: HazMat Ops Pastoral Crisis Intervention (PCI) may be thought of as the combination of faith-based resources with traditional techniques of crisis intervention. Pastoral crisis intervention represents a powerful addition to traditional community SAT 8A-4P and organizational psychological support resources. The purpose of this two-day course is to assist the participants SUN 8A-4P in learning how pastoral interventions and traditional psychological crisis interventions may be effectively integrated. 1ST WEEKEND FRI N/A HTTP://WWW.SISSONVILLEFIRESCHOOL.COM Weekend One - Two / Three Day Courses (cont.) Class 155 20 HOURS NIMS ICS 300 Instructor: Paul Gill Tuition: $85.00 Prerequisite: NIMS 200 1ST WEEKEND The basic concepts presented in IS-200 are expanded and discussed in detail. ICS-300 provides training and resources for personnel who require advanced knowledge and application of the ICS. The completion of ICS-300 and ICS-400 training is a National Incident Management System (NIMS) implementation priority for middle management and command and general staff. The single command organization is stressed and students will be exposed to resource management and the role and function of each ICS position, including air operations. Through a series of small group exercises students will be provided examples of how the essential system principles and components are used in incident planning. Class 156 RESCUE TECHNICIAN CORE CURRICULUM FRI N/A SAT 8A-6P SUN 8A-6P 20 HOURS Instructor: Brian Grieco Tuition: $110.00 Prerequisite: None FRI 6P-10P This course is the Introduction to Technical Rescue and goes into rope rescue techniques which will include a class- SAT 8A-4P room review of equipment, knots, and rope safety. Instruction events include: establishing need for rope rescue; uses and limitations of equipment; knotcraft; safety aspects; basic anchoring systems; lowering systems and other asSUN 8A-4P pects of rope rescue. The class meets the requirements of NFPA 1006 Chapter 5, prerequisite for all other technical 1ST WEEKEND rescue subjects upon successful completion. Class 157 16 HOURS RURAL WATER MOVEMENT Instructor: Doug Estep Tuition: $85.00 Prerequisite: None This class will demonstrate to students how an effective water supply can be established and maintained using limited resources in a rural environment without fire hydrants. Concepts of rural water movement, tanker operations, SAT 8A-4P drafting, and water supply will be covered using a simple yet practical demonstration. This course is a must for those SUN 8A-4P challenged with protecting rural areas with no or minimal hydrant protection. 1ST WEEKEND FRI N/A Class 158 16 HOURS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT MANAGEMENT Instructor: Jim Oldaker Tuition: $85.00 Prerequisite: None This intensive course provides the appropriate skills for the volunteer emergency services officer to view administrative effectiveness through adaptive leadership skills and efficient management practices. Course units include SAT 8A-4P leadership--setting the stage, planning, forging partnerships, human resource management, recruitment, retention, SUN 8A-4P needs assessment and assets, risk assessment, leading change, finance, and "putting it all together." 1ST WEEKEND FRI N/A HTTP://WWW.SISSONVILLEFIRESCHOOL.COM SOME OF OUR SPONSORS NGK Spark Plugs State Farm Insurance Proudly sponsors the Like a Good Neighbor, State Farm Proudly sponsors the 2016 Sissonville Fire & Rescue School 2016 Sissonville Fire & Rescue School http://www.NGKSparkPlugs.com Lisa Godwin, State Farm Agent http://www.LisaGodwin.com (304) 984-0000 Charleston Auto Towing Rickey’s Heavy Truck Parts Proudly sponsors the Proudly sponsors the 2016 Sissonville Fire & Rescue School 2016 Sissonville Fire & Rescue School http://www.CharlestonAutoTowing.com Allens Fork Road, Sissonville, WV (304) 984-3626 (304) 988-9779 HTTP://WWW.SISSONVILLEFIRESCHOOL.COM SOME OF OUR SPONSORS L&L Auto Sales Rodney Loftis & Son Contracting Proudly sponsors the Proudly sponsors the 2016 Sissonville Fire & Rescue School 2016 Sissonville Fire & Rescue School 2700 Sissonville Drive Charleston, WV 25312 92 Casdorph Road Charleston, WV 25312 (304) 342-9888 (304) 342-8200 Sissonville High School Topspot Country Cookin’ Proudly sponsors the Proudly sponsors the 2016 Sissonville Fire & Rescue School 2016 Sissonville Fire & Rescue School Ron Reedy, Principal http://kcs.kana.k12.wv.us/sisshigh 7139 Sissonville Drive Sissonville, WV 25320 (304) 348-1954 (304) 984-2816 HTTP://WWW.SISSONVILLEFIRESCHOOL.COM Sissonville Fire & Rescue School Registration 2016 PERSONAL INFORMATION NAME ______________________________________________________________ AGENCY ______________________________________________________________ ADDRESS _________________________________________________________________________ CITY _____________________ STATE _____ ZIP ______________ PERSONAL PHONE ______________________________________ AGENCY PHONE _______________________________________ BIRTHDATE _____ / _____ / _____ T-SHIRT SIZE ________ EMAIL ADDRESS ______________________________________________________________________________ YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED VIA EMAIL FOR CLASS CANCELLATIONS OR CLASS CHANGES CHOOSE YOUR CLASS SELECTIONS BELOW BLENDED LEARNING COURSES MULTIPLE WEEKEND COURSES □ 001 - Firefighter 1 □ □ □ □ □ 050 - Fire Officer 1 & 2 051 - Fire Officer 3 052 - Firefighter 2 053 - Fundamentals of Fire Investigation 054 - Instructor 1 & 2 WEEKEND TWO (Enter Class Numbers) Multiple Weekend Courses 2nd Choice ____________________________ 3rd Choice ____________________________ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ 200 - Global Harmonization System 201 - Improving Fire Ground Communications 202 - Swift Water Awareness 210 - Scott SCBA Use, Care, and Maintenance 211 - Trauma First Response 250 - 12-Lead EKG 251 - Advanced Vehicle and Machinery Extrication 252 - EMT Recert 253 - EVOC - Emergency Vehicle Operations Course 254 - Ground Ladders and Ventilation 255 - Incident Safety Officer 256 - Intensive Firefighter Survival 257 - NIMS ICS 400 258 - Rope Rescue - Level 1 259 - TEPP / MERT 260 - Truck Company Operations Weekend One - Saturday 2nd Choice ____________________________ 3rd Choice ____________________________ WEEKEND ONE □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ 100 - Grant Writing 101 - Traffic Incident Management 110 - Forensic and Fire Scene Photography 111 - Hazardous Materials Awareness 120 - Mass Casualty Incidents 1 & 2 150 - Aggressive Search Tactics 151 - ATV Search and Rescue 152 - Basic EKG 153 - CPR Instructor 154 - Hazardous Materials Incident Commander 155 - NIMS ICS 300 156 - Rescue Technician Core Curriculum 157 - Rural Water Movement 158 - Volunteer Fire Department Management WAIVER OF LIABILITY / MEDIA RELEASE I agree not to hold the Sissonville Fire Department, West Virginia University FSE, RESA 3, its sponsors, or anyone else associated with the Sissonville Fire & Rescue School responsible for any injuries that may occur to me while I am a participant in any class or function. I understand that that nature of fire and rescue classes can be hazardous and I agree to participate in a safe and responsible manner. I also confirm that I am covered under Workers Compensation Coverage at my Department / Agency. I give my consent for my image and likeness to be videotaped, audiotaped, or photographed for use in educational / instructional media, recruitment / outreach media, development media, and newsworthy documentation to be used by the Sissonville FD. I certify that I am at least 18 Years old and do not need permission to participate in any class. _____________________________________________________________________________________ SIGNATURE DATE SECOND / THIRD CHOICES EARLY REGISTRATION IS DUE BY FEBRUARY 22, 2016 TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR A FREE T-SHIRT MAIL PAYMENT AND REGISTRATION TO: SISSONVILLE VFD P.O. BOX 13096 Sissonville, WV 25360 HTTP://WWW.SISSONVILLEFIRESCHOOL.COM Weekend One - Friday 2nd Choice ____________________________ 3rd Choice ____________________________ Weekend One - Sunday 2nd Choice ____________________________ 3rd Choice ____________________________ Weekend One - Two/Three Day Courses 2nd Choice ____________________________ 3rd Choice ____________________________ Weekend Two - Friday 2nd Choice ____________________________ 3rd Choice ____________________________ Weekend Two - Saturday 2nd Choice ____________________________ 3rd Choice ____________________________ Weekend Two - Sunday 2nd Choice ____________________________ 3rd Choice ____________________________ Weekend Two - Two/Three Day Courses 2nd Choice ____________________________ 3rd Choice ____________________________ NOTE: Blended Learning Courses have different schedules. Enter 2nd / 3rd choices above as needed above. Total Amount Enclosed Tuition: $______________ Textbook(s): $ _____________ TOTAL: $_________________ EQUIPMENT REQUIRED STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO SUPPLY THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT FOR THEIR CLASSES: ADVANCED VEHICLE AND MACHINERY EXTRICATION - FULL PPE AND EYE PROTECTION AGGRESSIVE SEARCH TACTICS - FULL PPE, SCBA, AND SPARE BOTTLE ATV SEARCH AND RESCUE - ATV OR UTV, OUTDOOR APPROPRIATE PPE, DOT APPROVED HELMET, EYE PROTECTION EVOC - APPARATUS FROM YOUR DEPARTMENT / AGENCY IS RECOMMENDED FIRE OFFICER 1 & 2 - LAPTOP COMPUTER - NO TABLETS FIRE OFFICER 3 - LAPTOP COMPUTER - NO TABLETS FIREFIGHTER 1 - FULL PPE, SCBA, AND SPARE BOTTLE FIREFIGHTER 2 - FULL PPE, SCBA, SPARE BOTTLE, AND EYE PROTECTION FORENSIC AND FIRE SCENE PHOTOGRAPHY - DIGITAL CAMERA PREFERRED GROUND LADDERS AND VENTILATION - FULL PPE, SCBA, SPARE BOTTLE, AND EYE PROTECTION INSTRUCTOR 1 & 2 - LAPTOP COMPUTER - NO TABLETS INTENSIVE FIREFIGHTER SURVIVAL - FULL PPE, SCBA, AND SPARE BOTTLE ROPE RESCUE - LEVEL 1 - HELMET, GLOVES, AND EYE PROTECTION RESCUE TECHNICIAN CORE CURRICULUM - HELMET, GLOVES, AND EYE PROTECTION RURAL WATER MOVEMENT - FULL PPE SCOTT SCBA USE, CARE, AND MAINTENANCE - SCBA FROM YOUR DEPARTMENT IS PREFERRED TRUCK COMPANY OPERATIONS - FULL PPE, SCBA, AND SPARE BOTTLE Fire School Committee Contact Information Contact Number Available Tom Miller (304) 590-3684 9:00am - 9:00pm David Gray (304) 661-1365 12:00pm - 9:00pm Scott Holmes (304) 545-6976 9:00am - 9:00pm CHECK-IN TIME BEGINS: 5:00 PM ON FRIDAY 6:30 AM ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY FireSchool@station26.org ASSEMBLY BEGINS: 8:00 AM EACH SATURDAY ONLINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE http://www.SissonvilleFireSchool.com HTTP://WWW.SISSONVILLEFIRESCHOOL.COM Weekend Two - Friday Courses (March 11, 2016) Class 200 4 HOURS FRI N/A SUN N/A 2ND WEEKEND Class 201 4 HOURS Tuition: $25.00 Prerequisite: HazMat Awareness tion and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). Hazard Communication will be changing. OSHA has mandated that all affected workers, including first responders, must be trained to read and understand the new safety data sheets and chemical labeling criteria. This 4 hour course is designed to meet the GHS Awareness level. Topics to be covered are: need for GHS, GHS labeling, GHS icons/pictograms, where and when GHS goes into effect, and the impact on first responders. IMPROVING FIRE GROUND COMMUNICATIONS Instructor: David Wagoner Tuition: $25.00 Prerequisite: None 6P-10P Fire departments rely on effective communications processes on every alarm. Progress reporting on the fire ground during all SAT N/A SUN N/A 2ND WEEKEND Class 202 4 HOURS FRI Instructor: David Gray 6P-10P The old, familiar MSDS chemical safety data sheets are being replaced by a new Globally Harmonized System of Classifica- SAT FRI GLOBAL HARMONIZATION SYSTEM phases of operations relays vital information between Incident Commanders and companies operating at the incident. The course will cover Routine, Priority, Urgent, and Mayday messages and key communication elements that need to be conveyed in each of those situations. This class is designed to improve your ability to effectively communicate during incidents using standard terminology and specific concise messages. Multiple scenario driven exercises and short acronym based memory triggers will help SWIFT WATER AWARENESS Instructor: Sturgill Jones Tuition: $25.00 Prerequisite: None 6P-10P First level of swift water rescue training. Course topics include organizational roles and objectives, safety, the SAT N/A SUN N/A drowning problem, water types, reading water and water flows, rescue failures, logistics, hand signals, risk versus benefit, environmental concerns, flood characteristics, response strategies, PPE, and types of water rescue. 2ND WEEKEND HTTP://WWW.SISSONVILLEFIRESCHOOL.COM Weekend Two - Saturday Courses (March 12, 2016) Class 210 8 HOURS SCOTT SCBA USE, CARE, AND MAINTENANCE Instructor: Paul Jordan Tuition: $45.00 Prerequisite: None This class is designed to provide the responder with information necessary for the safe and effective use, care, and maintenance of Scott Self Contained Breathing Apparatus in line with Legislative Rule Title 87, Series 8. Topics covSAT 8A-4P ered will include care and maintenance, inspection, fit testing, record keeping, policy/procedure(s), and when to seek SUN N/A outside service. This class will specifically address Scott brand breathing apparatus but many of the concepts cov2ND WEEKEND ered will have cross applicability to other manufacturers. FRI N/A Class 211 8 HOURS FRI SAT SUN TRAUMA FIRST RESPONSE Instructor: HealthNet Aeromedical Services Tuition: $45.00 Prerequisite: None Firefighters and Police Officers are often the first on scene of traumatic incidents. The Trauma First Response course serves up core PHTLS (Prehospital Trauma Life Support) content to those who haven’t had EMT or advanced 8A-4P pre-hospital training. The lectures and practical stations are designed for the type of care first responders can renN/A der while awaiting patient transport or when assisting paramedics and EMTs at a trauma scene. N/A 2ND WEEKEND HTTP://WWW.SISSONVILLEFIRESCHOOL.COM Weekend Two - Two / Three Day Courses 12-LEAD EKG Class 250 10 HOURS FRI SAT SUN Instructor: Jonathon Strong Tuition: $45.00 Prerequisite: None Join us for an instructor-based interactive 12 Lead EKG class that gives you the basic foundations for 12-Lead interpretation. This course is designed for critical care RN’s, Physicians, Paramedics and other Healthcare Providers that 8A-1P are looking to perfect their rapid 12-Lead interpretation skills. N/A 8A-1P 2ND WEEKEND Class 251 20 HOURS ADVANCED VEHICLE AND MACHINERY EXTRICATION Instructor: Paul Niedbalski Tuition: $125.00 Prerequisite: Rescue Core Curriculum FRI 6P-10P This course will involve hands-on practical training involving various scenarios and address scene safety, evaluation and SAT 8A-4P hicles or barriers is necessary. Operations will involve laying down, crouching, or crawling in vehicles. Includes challenging 8A-4P scenarios where all members of the team must be working to keep from pushing out of the golden hour. Participants must SUN management. Hands-on experience using various methods to stabilize vehicles on their side, upside down, and on other ve- 2ND WEEKEND furnish approved helmet, fire boots or leather safety boots, eye protection, gloves, coveralls or turnout gear for class. EMT RECERT Class 252 24 HOURS Instructor: Gary Davis Tuition: $85.00 Prerequisite: None FRI 6P-10P This program designed to meet the current Office of EMS recertification policies. Participants must submit a com- SAT 8A-5P program and successfully complete the required testing. 8A-5P SUN pleted EMT Continuing Education Form to be eligible for testing. The EMT Recertification candidate must complete the 2ND WEEKEND Class 253 16 HOURS EVOC - EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATIONS COURSE Instructor: Glenn Whittington Tuition: $85.00 Prerequisite: Valid Drivers License This course is a combination classroom and practical skills training about emergency vehicle operations. Safety, legal aspects, inspection, and driver responsibilities are covered. Both written and practical examinations are adminisSAT 8A-4P tered. This class meets WV State Fire Commission and State EMS initial driver training requirements/ SUN 8A-4P recommendations. It is recommended that you bring apparatus from your own department to drive. 2ND WEEKEND FRI N/A GROUND LADDERS AND VENTILATION Class 254 16 HOURS Instructor: James Hill Tuition: $85.00 Prerequisite: Firefighter 1 (recommended) This *** NEW AND IMPROVED TWO DAY COURSE *** course will focus on helping students gain an understanding of the dynamics of ventilation used in the fire service today. “Why” ventilation is necessary, “When” ventilation should begin, SAT 8A-4P and “Where” ventilation should be set up will all be demonstrated. Students will learn proper techniques of positive SUN 8A-4P pressure, vertical, and horizontal applications. Correct ladder carries, aggressive placement, working from ladders, 2ND WEEKEND and rescues will also be taught in this intensive two-day course. FRI N/A HTTP://WWW.SISSONVILLEFIRESCHOOL.COM Weekend Two - Two / Three Day Courses (cont.) INCIDENT SAFETY OFFICER Class 255 16 HOURS Instructor: Robert Avsec Tuition: $85.00 Prerequisite: None This National Fire Academy course examines the Safety Officer's role at emergency responses. A specific focus on operations within an ICS as a Safety Officer is a main theme. Response to all-hazards types of situations will be emSAT 8A-4P phasized. The course is designed to provide fire department members designated as Safety Officer with the SUN 8A-4P knowledge and skills to perform these duties. 2ND WEEKEND FRI N/A INTENSIVE FIREFIGHTER SURVIVAL Class 256 16 HOURS Instructor: Jan Rader Tuition: $85.00 Prerequisite: Firefighter 1 This class is designed for one purpose - TO KEEP YOU ALIVE!!! When things go bad, firefighters need to be confident in their skills and abilities and be prepared to make quick decisions that can mean the difference between survival and SAT 8A-4P catastrophe. Students will work on skills designed to address common situations encountered - structural collapse, SUN 8A-4P entrapment, entanglement, bail/don't bail, self rescue, rapid egress, MAYDAY, and partner rescue. Students will be 2ND WEEKEND challenged in various props and situations to problem solve and exit alive. FRI N/A NIMS ICS 400 Class 257 16 HOURS FRI SAT SUN Instructor: Paul Gill Tuition: $85.00 Prerequisite: NIMS ICS 300 This course provides training on and resources for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). The target audience for this course is senior personnel who are expected to perform in a man8A-4P agement capacity in an Area Command or Multi-agency Coordination Entity. N/A 8A-4P 2ND WEEKEND ROPE RESCUE - LEVEL 1 Class 258 20 HOURS Instructor: Les Smith Tuition + Textbook: $150.00 Prerequisite: Rescue Core Curriculum This course will have classroom review of and practical application on multi-point anchoring systems, the construction and operation of compound mechanical advantage systems, establishing and descending and ascending rope SAT 8A-6P systems. This class meets the requirements of NFPA 1006 Chapter 6 requirements for Technical Rescuer Rope Level SUN 8A-6P 1. 2ND WEEKEND FRI N/A TEPP / MERT Class 259 16 HOURS Instructor: U.S. Dept. of Energy Tuition: $85.00 Prerequisite: HazMat Operations Designed to take the complex topic of a radiological accident response and break it down into 16 easily understood modules and hands-on practical exercises. This will simplify the topic while developing a comprehensive understandSAT 8A-4P ing of radioactive mate-rial, radiological survey instruments, decontamination techniques for handling radiologically SUN 8A-4P contaminated victims, and re-sources available to responders. Includes use of "live" radiation sources in the practical 2ND WEEKEND exercises to reinforce learning. A Train-the-Trainer component is included for pre-approved public safety instructors. FRI N/A HTTP://WWW.SISSONVILLEFIRESCHOOL.COM Weekend Two - Two / Three Day Courses (cont.) Class 260 16 HOURS TRUCK COMPANY OPERATIONS Instructor: David Wagoner Tuition: $85.00 Prerequisites: Firefighter 1 This course is designed to provide firefighters of all experience levels with the knowledge and skills to operate as effectively as a possible during ladder company operations. This includes accomplishing multiple tasks, in multiple SAT 8A-4P locations, simultaneously and safely. Participants will engage in skill based training on the capabilities of Aerial AppaSUN 8A-4P ratus, Apparatus Positioning & Placement, Ladder Company Riding Positions & Assignments, Basic & Advanced Forcible Entry, Rooftop & Horizontal Ventilation, Portable Ladders, and Search & Victim Removal Techniques. 2ND WEEKEND FRI N/A HTTP://WWW.SISSONVILLEFIRESCHOOL.COM HTTP://WWW.SISSONVILLEFIRESCHOOL.COM Instructors Avsec, Robert - Battalion Chief Robert Avsec (Ret.) served with the Chesterfield (Va.) Fire & EMS Department for 26 years. He was an active instructor for fire, EMS, and hazardous materials courses at the local, state, and federal levels. Chief Avsec earned his bachelor of science degree from the University of Cincinnati and his master of science degree in executive fire service leadership from Grand Canyon University. He is a 2001 graduate of the National Fire Academy's Executive Fire Officer Program. He has continued to be a life-long learner working in both the private and public sectors to further develop his "management sciences mechanic" credentials. Burger, Brent - Brent is the Director of Support Services for Kanawha County Ambulance Authority and Retired Chief from the Culloden Fire Department with 30+ years of service. He is also a Supervising Instructor with RESA 3 Public Service Training having taught Fire, Hazmat and EMT classes for over 15 years. Brent has also been a team member with the Kanawha County Ambulance CISM team since the early 1990’s. Carney, Chuck - Chuck is a 14-year veteran of the fire service. He is a Lieutenant / EMT at the Sissonville Volunteer Fire Department and a Firefighter / EMT at the City of Dunbar Fire Department. He has vast knowledge in Rope Rescue and Water Rescue. He is an American Heart Association Instructor. Coles, Patrick - Patrick has been in the fire service since 1990 serving both in both career and volunteer roles. He currently services as Firefighter / EMT for both the Sissonville Volunteer Fire Department and the Charleston Fire Department. Previously, Patrick was also employed by the Dunbar Fire Department. At the Charleston Fire Department his current position is in the Training Division. He is also a member of the departments’ Dive Team and is a Hazardous Materials Technician. Davis, Gary - Gary is a long time Paramedic recently retiring from the Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority with over 30-years of experience. He is a 30-year EMS and Fire Instructor for RESA 3. Estep, Doug - Doug is a 33 year fire service veteran. He is a founding member of the Morrisvale Volunteer Fire Department and has been Chief there for 32 years. Doug's department was featured nationally on GotBigWater.com as being the first rural volunteer fire department in the United States to have met the 1000 gpm fire flow for ISO by using a tanker shuttle. Chief Estep is a Fire Officer II, serves on the Executive Committee of the West Virginia State Fireman's Association, and has taught Rural Water Movement and Tanker Operations around the region. He is an instructor for WVU-FSE. Gaskins, Ron - Ron has been our Fire & Rescue School photographer for the past three years. He was the photographer for the Weirton Area Ambulance & Rescue Squad and Weirton’s VFD Company #3 during the early 1980s, and also photographed the Weirton Heights Rescue School for several years. More recently, he served on the Board of Directors for the Ripley VFD and as their photographer. Ron has received Fire Photography training through the Ohio State Fire Academy, Forensic Photography through WVU, and additional arson investigation photography training through the International Association of Arson Investigators. HTTP://WWW.SISSONVILLEFIRESCHOOL.COM Instructors Gill, Paul - Paul is a retired Senior Fire Investigator for the West Virginia State Fire Marshals Office with over 33 years service primarily in the southern West Virginia Coalfields. Paul is now an Adjunct Instructor with the SWVCTC-Task Force 1 and holds multiple instructor ratings from WVU-FSE, Gov. Cmte. (LE), MSHA and FEMA/EMI-NIMS/All Hazards. Gray, David - Dave began his fire service career in 1986. He has been instrumental in the start up of hazmat and rescue teams. Additionally, he has served as an assistant emergency services director and a president of a Local Emergency Planning Council (LEPC). Serving in emergency services, David has experience in commanding large scale incidents, managing federal response to natural disasters, planning for events such as the Greenbrier Classic and Presidential Details. Currently, he serves in a volunteer capacity for Sissonville Volunteer Fire Department as a firefighter, secretary and training instructor. Grieco, Brian - Brian is a Deputy Chief with the City of Huntington, WV Fire Department. Brian is a lead instructor with West Virginia University Fire Service Extension's Rescue and ARFF Programs. Hill, James - James began his fire service career as a volunteer at Tyler Mountain Fire Department in 1999. He has held positions of Captain and Training Officer. Since 2000, James has been employed with the City of St. Albans, WV Fire Department where he serves on the Water Rescue Team and the department Training Committee. James is a RESA and WVU Fire Service Instructor. Jones, Sturgill - Sturgill is a 30+ year veteran of the fire service. He has experience both with the Sissonville Fire Department and in the Industrial Fire and Rescue service at several local chemical plants. He was part of a team that responded from West Virginia to the Washington D.C. area during 2001 for Hurricane Isabell to assist in Swift Water Emergencies. Has served in various positions including Lieutenant, Captain, Instructor, and he currently serves on the department's Board of Directors. He is certified as a Firefighter II, Fire Officer II, Hazardous Materials Specialist, Fire Instructor II, Rope Rescue Technician, Swift Water Technician, a Confined Space Technician, and EMT-B. Jordan, Paul - Paul has been a Firefighter for 28 years, currently serving as a Captain for the Williamstown Fire Company in West Virginia. Has been employed by Finley Fire Equipment for the past 23 years. He is a certified West Virginia Fire Instructor and is a Pro Board Firefighter. Miller, Tom - Tom has 31 years of experience in the fire service. He is a Pro Board Certified Fire Instructor III; Hazardous Materials Technician; Swift Water Rescue Technician; a Certified Firefighter II and Fire Officer II, and has extensive training in all aspects of Emergency Management and Response. He is West Virginia's Representative on the National Volunteer Fire Council and is a Firefighter with the Sissonville Fire Department. Tom serves as the NVFC's representative on the NFPA 472/473/1072/475 Technical Standards Committees for Hazardous Materials and WMD Training. Tom is also on the Legislative Committee for the West Virginia State Firemen's Association. HTTP://WWW.SISSONVILLEFIRESCHOOL.COM Instructors Niedbalski, Paul - Paul is a Lieutenant for the Charleston Fire Department (WV) as well as a captain for the Teays Valley Fire Department. Paul is a 25 year veteran of the fire service and has been recognized for many achievements. A 1997 Firehouse Magazine Heroism Award, 1996 Governor’s Medal of Valor, and a 1997 West Virginia State Firefighters Association Award for Bravery. He has delivered programs across the country and is a Firehouse Expo H.O.T. Instructor, a member of the West Virginia Regional Response Team , and serves on the West Virginia Technical Rescue Committee. Oldaker, Jim - Jim is a 39-year veteran of the Fire Service serving as Chief of the Alum Creek, WV Fire Department for 30 years. He served 10 years on the WV State Fire Commission and 3 terms as President of the WV State Firemen's Association. He is a certified Fire Officer 4, Fire Instructor 2, Fire Inspector 2 and Hazardous Materials Technician. He is also a proud member of the “Dog Pound” as a Cleveland Browns fan. Rader, Jan - Jan was hired by the Huntington Fire Department in August of 1994. She was recently promoted to the rank of Deputy Chief where she currently services as the Commander of C-Shift. Jan is also a member of the Mayor’s Office of Drug Control Policy. She is also a West Virginia University Fire Service Instructor. Shedd, Jim - Jim is the Director of Public Service Training for RESA 3 and a member of the International Society of Fire Service Instructors (ISFSI). HE has over 30 years of EMS and Firefighting experience. His career began at the Ravenswood VFD (WV) and has worked for several EMS agencies including Putnam County EMS and the Charleston FD (WV). He also worked at the WV Office of EMS as the Education and Licensure Coordinator. While there he became a member of the National Council of State Emergency Medical Services Training Coordinators serving on the Executive Committee. Smith, Les - Les currently serves as a Captain with the Charleston Fire Department (WV). He started in the fire service in 1986 as a volunteer in Northern Virginia. He is the team leader for the West Virginia Regional Response Team - Hazardous Materials and USAR. Smoot, John - John started in the fire service as a volunteer firefighter for the Cedar Grove Fire Department and has enjoyed a long fulfilling career in emergency services. As a Firefighter with the City of St. Albans Fire Department in the early stages and then retiring from Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority as Director of Operations. He has been a member of the Teays Valley Fire Department since 1990 and is currently serving as Fire Chief. After retiring, he became the Director of the EPTC for RESA 3 Public Service Training in Dunbar, WV. Strong, Jonathon - No biography or photo available at print time. HTTP://WWW.SISSONVILLEFIRESCHOOL.COM Instructors Summerfield, Rick - Rick is a retired ATF Senior Special Agent/Certified Fire Investigator (CFI) and Explosives Specialist/ Bomb Technician, and is a former member of the ATF National Response Team. A graduate of West Virginia State Univ. and ATF's two-year CFI training program, and he has also studied fire engineering at the Univ. of Maryland and Seneca College, and is trained in the use of mathematical fire simulations. He is a staff instructor at the ATF National Academy; National Fire Academy and has been a lecturer at the International Law Enforcement Academies in Bangkok, Thailand and Budapest, Hungary. Virag, Darin - Darin is a 17 year veteran of the fire service. He currently serves as a Captain with the Charleston Fire Department (WV). He has a Bachelors of Science Degree in Biology and Chemistry. Darin is also a member of the West Virginia Regional Response Team. Wagoner, David - David has been a student of the fire service for more than 26 years. Currently he is the Chief and a Life Member of the Pinch Volunteer Fire Department in Kanawha County, West Virginia. He is employed by the City of Charleston, West Virginia Fire Department with the rank of Captain. He is a RESA Instructor. Whittington, Glenn - Glenn has served several positions at the Buffalo Fire Department since 1975, including Fire Chief. He became a Fire Service Instructor in 1984. He retired from Verizon Communications after 39 years. Now spends his free time working with the WV State Fireman's Association, Putnam County Fireman's Association, and Putnam County Fire Board. Is a past recipient of the WV State Fireman's Association Award of Valor. HTTP://WWW.SISSONVILLEFIRESCHOOL.COM Lodging Although we do not recommend any particular hotel, some of the closest ones are listed below. Please check with them for a special Sissonville Fire & Rescue School rate. Camp Virgil Tate Lodge Rocky Fork Road (Sissonville) (304) 984-3311 7 MINUTES FROM CAMPUS Sleep Inn I-79 Exit 1 (Mink Shoals) (304) 345-5111 10 MINUTES FROM CAMPUS Hampton Inn I-64 Exit 58-C (Charleston) (304) 343-9300 12 MINUTES FROM CAMPUS Holiday Inn Express I-77 Exit 138 (Ripley) (304) 372-5000 22 MINUTES FROM CAMPUS Sleep Inn I-64 Exit 47 (Cross Lanes) (304) 776-7711 25 MINUTES FROM CAMPUS Directions From Parkersburg: Take I-77 South to Tupper’s Creek Exit 111. Make a right at the bottom of ramp onto Call Rd. Go approximately 1.5 miles to stop sign and make a Right turn on Sissonville Dr. (CR-21). Go approximately 1.5 miles to the stop light in front of Sissonville High School and make a left onto Martins Branch Rd. Go 50 yards and make the left hand turn to enter the Sissonville High School parking lot. From Morgantown: Take I-79 South to I-77/I-79 split. Take I-77 North to Tupper’s Creek Exit 111. Make a left at the bottom of ramp onto Call Rd. Go approximately 1.5 miles to stop sign and make a Right turn on Sissonville Dr. (CR-21). Go approximately 1.5 miles to the stop light in front of Sissonville High School and make a left onto Martins Branch Rd. Go 50 yards and make the left hand turn to enter the Sissonville High School parking lot. From Beckley: Take I-77 North through Charleston to Tupper’s Creek Exit 111. Make a left at the bottom of ramp onto Call Rd. Go approximately 1.5 miles to stop sign and make a Right turn on Sissonville Dr. (CR-21). Go approximately 1.5 miles to the stop light in front of Sissonville High School and make a left onto Martins Branch Rd. Go 50 yards and make the left hand turn to enter the Sissonville High School parking lot. From Huntington: Take I-64 East to Cross Lanes Exit 47B. Continue on Goff Mountain Rd. through traffic light onto Big Tyler Rd. Go approximately 5 miles to traffic light at Rocky Fork Rd. and make a left. Go approximately 4 miles until a fork in the road at intersection of Kelly's Creek Rd. and Martins Branch Rd. Make a right onto Martins Branch Rd. and go approximately 4 miles and Sissonville High School will be on right just before the traffic light at Sissonville Dr. (CR-21). HTTP://WWW.SISSONVILLEFIRESCHOOL.COM HTTP://WWW.SISSONVILLEFIRESCHOOL.COM Sissonville Fire Department P.O. Box 13096 Sissonville, WV 25360 http://www.Station26.org NON-PROFIT U.S. POSTAGE PAID CHARLESTON, WV PERMIT 2466 Attn: Training Department http://www.SissonvilleFireSchool.com HTTP://WWW.SISSONVILLEFIRESCHOOL.COM