NATIONAL FIRE ACADEMY

2010-2011 DIRECT DELIVERY

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

The National Fire Academy requires that we have at least 20 participants pre-registered 30 days prior to the class presentation, or they will cancel the class; so register early!

Course Registration Number (click on course number to register)	Course Name (click on course name to view course description)	Course Location	Registration Deadline Date	Course Dates	Maximum Class Size
2592	Decision Making for Initial Company Operations	Chadron, NE	January 2, 2012	February 4-5, 2012	30

2593	Strategy and Tactics for Initial Company Operations	Beatrice, NE	February 2, 2012	March 3-4, 2012	30

2594	Preparation for Initial Company Operations	Gretna, NE	February 14, 2012	March 24-25, 2012	30

2595	Strategy and Tactics for Initial Company Operations	Grand Island City Hall, NE	March 2, 2012	April 14-15, 2012	30

2596	Incident Safety Officer	Omaha Public Safety Training Center, NE	March 29, 2011	April 14-15, 2012	30

2597	Training Operations in Small Departments	Heartland Event Center, Grand Island, NE	April 4, 2012	May 18-20, 2012	30

Training Operations in Small Departments Train-the-Trainer (F291)

Training Programs Curriculum

This 2-day course is designed to provide students with some basic tools and skills to coordinate training in a small fire/EMS organization. A training function in a smaller department typically may include conducting training drills and coordinating training with a nearby larger city or State training function.Course content includes* Leadership issues in fire service training, such as why and how the local training officer must be a catalyst for change, and personal motivators within the department.* Identifying the legal issues affecting the training function, including an understanding of a standard of care, and the impact of OSHA and NFPA standards.* Safety considerations in training.* Marketing training internally.* Identifying ways to justify training needs.* Resolving training conflicts using appropriate conflict resolution techniques.* Selecting and evaluating training curriculum and materials from outside sources.* Effective delivery and evaluation of training.

Selection Criteria	* Fire and rescue personnel who coordinate training in small departments.* Volunteer firefighters and officers who instruct in small fire and rescue departments.* Fire personnel serving on training committees.* Training officers in volunteer fire departments.NOTE: Students who have taken NFA's Challenges for Local Training Officers through the Volunteer Incentive Program are not encouraged to take NFA's Training Operations in Small Departments.
Delivery Type	2-Day Off-Campus
Prerequisites	None
ACE Recommendation	In the vocational certificate or lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Education, Public Administration, Fire Service, Emergency Medical Services, Management, Human Resource Management, or Vocational/Technical Education.
CEU's	0.0
Post-Course Requirements	None
Pre-Course Materials	None.
NFPA Standards	None.
Student Comments	None

Strategy and Tactics for Initial Company Operations Train-the-Trainer (F755)

Incident Management Curriculum

(formerly MCTO:Tactics) STICO is designed to meet the needs of Company Officers responsible for managing the operations of one or more companies during structural firefighting operations. STICO is designed to develop the management skills needed by company officers to accomplish assigned tactics at structure fires.


Student Comments
Selection Criteria	Senior firefighters who may at times assume the responsibilities of the company officer (NFPA 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, Level II).
Delivery Type	2-Day Off-Campus
Prerequisites	None.
ACE Recommendation	ACE has not reviewed this course.
CEU's	0.0
Post-Course Requirements	None
Pre-Course Materials	None.
NFPA Standards	None.

Incident Safety Officer (Revised) (F729)

Emergency Medical Services Curriculum

This 2-day course examines the Safety Officer's role at emergency responses. A specific focus on operations within an Incident Command System (ICS) as a Safety Officer is a main theme. Response to all-hazards types of situations will be emphasized.


Student Comments
Selection Criteria	Individuals who have a Safety Officer responsibility at emergency operation situations. Persons attending this course should have a working knowledge of the ICS, as taught by NFA, building construction principles, hazardous materials management, applicable NFPA guidelines, and Federal regulations.
Delivery Type	2-Day Off-Campus
Prerequisites	None.
ACE Recommendation	In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree or upper division baccalaureate degree category, 1 semester hour in Occupational Health and Safety, Fire Science, or Fire Administration.
CEU's	0.0
Post-Course Requirements	None.
Pre-Course Materials	None.
NFPA Standards	None.

Preparation for Initial Company Operations (F458)

Incident Management Curriculum

(Formerly Managing Company Tactical Operations: Preparation (MCTO:P)) This course is designed to develop a better understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a Company Officer in preparing their company for incident operations. In addition, to clarify the transition from firefighter to company officer and the new roles relating to leadership and safety. This course is designed for company officers, acting company officers, or senior firefighters responsible for the management of a single fire company at an emergency incident. Those officers who are responsible for company readiness, personnel safety, and leadership as it relates to company operation.

Selection Criteria	Company officers, acting officers, or senior firefighters who command a fire company during emergency operations. Those officers who are responsible for maintaining skills and company readiness.
Delivery Type	2-Day Off-Campus
Prerequisites	None.
ACE Recommendation	In the lower division baccalaureate/association degree category, 1 semester hour in Fire Science, Fire Administration, Emergency Medical Services, Homeland Security, or Emergency Management.
CEU's	0.0
Post-Course Requirements	None.
Pre-Course Materials	None.
NFPA Standards	None.

Decision Making for Initial Company Operations (F457)

Incident Management Curriculum

Decision Making for Initial Company Operations is designed to develop the decision making skills needed by Company Officers (COs) to accomplish assigned tactics at structure fires. All activities and scenarios used in this course are based on structure fires. As a Company Officer (CO) with the real possibility of being the first to arrive at an incident, the CO’s initial decisions will have an impact throughout the entire incident. It is vital that they be able to make good management decisions that have a favorable impact on the eventual outcome. In addition to a possible role as the initial Incident Commander (IC), the CO may well be assigned a subordinate position within the ICS organization. COs need to have a clear understanding of the system, the position they are assigned, and their role in the organization if they are to function effectively and help make the system work.

Selection Criteria	This course is specifically designed for newly appointed Company Officers, for firefighters who may have acting Company Officer responsibilities or who want to become a Company Officer. This course is an excellent review for experience Company Officers.
Delivery Type	2-Day Off-Campus
Prerequisites	None
ACE Recommendation	ACE has not yet reviewed this new course.
CEU's
Post-Course Requirements
Pre-Course Materials	None.
NFPA Standards	None.
Student Comments	Not available.