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FIRE OFFICER DEVELOPMENT
This is the
first course in the Fire Officer series, addressing the Fire
Officer I job performance requirements of NFPA 1021,
Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications.
Topics include assuming the role of company officer,
leadership, supervision and management, fire department
communications, the company officer's role in safety,
emergency response and size-up, strategy & tactics for
single company operations and incident management.
Course Length:
27 hrs
Prerequisite:
Firefighter I
Course#:
09-0024
Certificate:
NYS
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This second
course in the Fire Officer series continues to examine the
transition from firefighter to supervisor, further
addressing the Fire Officer I job performance requirements
of NFPA 1021. Topics include dynamics, information
management and budgets, company level training, public
education, community relations and labor relations,
pre-incident planning, crew resource management, and
strategy and tactics for multiple company operations.
Course
Length:
24 hours
Prerequisite:
Firefighter I, ICS, Introduction to Fire Officer
Course #:
01-11-0013
Certificate:
NYS
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This course,
also available on line (www.fema.gov),
identifies the requirements to use the Incident Command
System, the purposes of the system and the common tasks of
ICS. This program also covers common mobilization
responsibilities and responsibilities at an incident; lists
individual accountability responsibilities and describes
common demobilization responsibilities.
Course Length:
3hrs
Prerequisite:
None
Course #:
ICS-100
Certificate:
FEMA
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The effective
coordination of emergency response groups (fire & law
enforcement), government officials, private industry
specialists and media representatives are a vital function
of an emergency incident commander. Learning how to
structure an effective incident command system that can be
utilized for any type or size of emergency, ranging from a
minor incident involving a single unit to a major emergency
involving several agencies and other jurisdictions, is the
main focus of this course. This course is the
equivalent training to FEMA ICS 100 and 200.
Course
Length:
23hrs
Prerequisite:
None
Course #:
H806
Certificate:
National Fire Academy
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This
course is designed to enable personnel to operate
efficiently using the Incident Command System (ICS) in
supervisory roles on expanding or Type 3 incidents.
The course unit topics include ICS fundamentals review,
incident/event assessment, unified command, incident
resource management, planning process, demobilization,
transfer of command and closeout. (Based on NIMS
Fiscal Year 2007 compliance mandates, registration will be
limited to Chief Officers and Captains)
Course Length:
24hrs
Prerequisite:
ICS 100 & ICS200 or NIMS/ICS for the Fire Service
Course #:
H465
Certificate:
National Fire Academy
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This course is a
classroom delivered program that discusses advanced
management applications of the Incident Command System
including Command and General Staff, Unified Command, Major
Incident Management, Area Command and Multi-agency
Coordination. Candidates for this course should have a
considerable background in incident management in both
academic and practical application.
Course
Length: 16 hrs
Prerequisite:
ICS-300
Course #:
H467
Certificate:
National Fire Academy
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This course is
designed to meet the needs of Company Officers responsible
for managing the operation of one or more companies during
structural firefighting operations. It is designed to
develop the management skills needed by Company Officers to
accomplish assigned tactics at structure fires.
Course Length:
20hrs
Prerequisite:
Firefighter I
Course #:
H455
Certificate:
National Fire Academy
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This is an
introductory course to acquaint students with the use of the
command board. This model mock-up of Suffolk County,
located in a dedicated classroom at the Academy, depicts the
following areas: residential, commercial, industrial,
airport, and farm.
The Command Board
adds a new dimension to Fire Officers Training and Hazardous
Materials programs. The limitation of this board is
only in the mind of the user.
Course
Length:
3hrs
Prerequisite:
Firefighter I
Course #:
FA1215
Certificate:
None
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FIRE INSTRUCTOR
DEVELOPMENT
This is an
introductory course for individuals who will be conducting
training at the company level. Topics include:
qualities of a good instructor, job performance
requirements, components of a lesson plan, cognitive and
psychomotor lesson plans, dealing with adult learners,
meeting individual learning needs, factors that affect
learning, the instructor's role in safety, new technologies
in course delivery, and learning characteristics of
different generations.
Course
Length:
15 hrs
Prerequisite:
Designed for fire service training officers and company
officers
Course #:
09-0086
Certificate:
NYS
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This is an upper
level course designed for the experienced firefighter, fire
instructor candidate, fire officer candidate, or other
individual who will be delivering instruction within a fire
service organization. In addition to the basic
knowledge, skills and abilities required for new
instructors, this course prepares the candidate to meet the
Instructor I job performance requirements as defined in NFPA
1041 "Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications",
including delivering instruction from a prepared lesson
plan, instructional aids and evaluation instruments,
adapting lesson plans, organizing the learning environment
and meeting record-keeping requirements.
There is a
length pre-course reading assignment and students complete a
pre-test, final exam and three presentations during the
course. Course includes homework and independent
study.
Course Length:
58 hrs
Prerequisite:
Designed for fire department training officers/instructors
Course #:
09-0051
Certificate:
NYS
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FIRE
SUPPRESSION
The purpose and
intent of this course is to provide the student with basic
understanding of the requirements of NFPA 1403 Standard on
Live Fire Training Evolutions. It is intended that the
student be provided with an introduction to the necessary
knowledge and tools to properly prepare and conduct live
fire-training evolutions. This program provides an
in-depth analysis of NFPA 1403, addressing evolutions at
traditional county or town training centers, gas fired
training buildings and exterior props, vehicles fire and
acquired structures for exterior Class B fires.
Course Length:
3 hrs
Prerequisite:
Firefighter I
Course #:
08-0009
Certificate:
NYS
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As the initial
entry program for firefighting personnel, Firefighter I
introduces firefighting concepts, practices and techniques
necessary for success within the fire service. Based
on the Firefighter Level 1 objectives from NFPA Standard
1001, this course develops knowledge, skills and abilities
based on performance criteria for the following topics: fire
department organization, firefighter safety, fire behavior,
personal protective equipment, self-contained breathing
apparatus, fire extinguishers, building searches, forcible
entry, ground ladders, ventilation, hose practices, fire
streams and loss control. This course consists of an
addition 8 hands on performance sessions that cover the
following: maze; SCBA emergencies, tools, knots and victim
removal, ladders, hose handling, smoke discipline, fire
extinguishers and vehicle fires.
This course
includes 3 CPR sessions that may be taken outside the Fire
Academy and Hazardous Materials Operation. CPR is offered at
the Academy on a monthly basis. A final exam concludes
the program after all classroom and hands on sessions have
been completed. The entire program must be
completed within two years.
NOTE:
Prior to taking hands-on sessions, probationary firefighters
must be certified by the Chief of their Department in the
following areas: 1) qualified on the Department’s SCBA
equipment and 2) is physically and medically fit to
undertake the training and passed the Department’s required
physical exam.
Course
Length:
107 hrs
Prerequisite:
None
Course #:
1S-5062
Certificate:
NYS
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Designed as the
last step for interior structural firefighters, Firefighter
II is based on objectives from NFPA Standard 1001,
Firefighter Level II. This course consists of
performance criteria in: incident command implementation,
building materials and collapse, special rescue, hydrant
flow and operability, hose tools, foam operations, flammable
liquid/gases, detection, alarm systems, fire cause and
origin, fire department communications, pre-fire planning,
special situations, strategy and tactics.
Course
Length:
27 hrs
Prerequisite:
FF I, Heavy Rescue, Incident Command, HazMat Ops
Course #:
1T-5063
Certificate:
NYS
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Due to an
ever-growing security conscious society, today’s
firefighters will confront a variety of problems in gaining
access to structures in emergency incidents. This
program covers the common forcible entry tools and
specialized tools used in the fire service. In the
course, a variety of locks, locking mechanisms and security
devices will be demonstrated and reviewed. First
session can be given at Fire Department. The second
session is held at the Fire Academy and will be all
hands-on. The students will be using their Department
equipment. Full turnout gear is required for all.
Class size limited to 16 students. All students will
be evaluated during the hands on and must successfully
complete each task.
*** EACH
DEPARTMENT IS RESPONSIBLE TO SUPPLY ENOUGH LOCKS FOR EACH
STUDENT. THESE LOCKS WILL BE DESTROYED.
Course
Length:
6 hrs
Prerequisite:
Firefighter I
Course #
FA1200
Certificate:
None
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Designed to follow
the NFPA 1002 Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator professional
Qualifications. This course provides the student with
knowledge necessary to operate, inspect and maintain aerial
devices. Course content includes emergency vehicle
operations review, classification and typing, vehicle
inspection, operation of various types of aerial devices
including platforms and ladders; proper location of
placement and set-up at an incident, including driving,
spotting and stabilizing.
Course
Length:
24 hrs
Prerequisite:
Firefighter I
Course #:
79-5076
Certificate:
NYS
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Offers knowledge
and skills essential to pump operation. Based on
objectives from NFPA Fire Apparatus Driver / Operator, this
course includes responsibilities of pump operators,
hydraulics and friction loss, pump controls and accessories,
fire streams, pumper practices, pumping from draft and pump
evolutions, and using the fire pump at the hydrant. Lecture,
demonstrations and practice sessions are included.
Course
Length:
24 hrs
Prerequisite:
Firefighter I
Course #:
78-5075
Certificate:
NYS
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This program
provides the firefighter with in-depth information on the
functions of a fire department engine company. Subject
areas covered include: a historical review of an engine/hose
company, various hose loads for effective fire suppression;
water supply set-up, staff assignments and recommendations
on how to meet accepted performance objectives for an engine
company. There are 4 classroom sessions; the 5th
session is hands-on at the Academy.
Course
Length:
19 hrs
Prerequisite:
Firefighter I
Course #:
FA1250
Certificate:
SCFA
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Provides vehicle
operators with a better understanding of the seriousness of
emergency vehicle operation. This course stimulates
the thought processes to make students aware of the
potential for tragedy and financial loss and of the legal
and moral responsibilities encountered when operating an
emergency vehicle.
Course
length:
18 hrs
Prerequisite:
Valid NYS Drivers License
Course #:
NYS 1Y-5078
Certificate:
NYS
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Topics covered in
this course include an overview of Ladder Company functions
at private dwelling fires and at commercial buildings, and
introduction to basic aerial devices and the proper use of
them at various types of occupancies. Hands-on
practice at the Fire Academy will give the student insight
into the proper placement and operations. This program is
customized to the type of aerial devices the host Department
has. Course has both written and skill evaluations.
Course
Length:
15 hrs
Prerequisite:
Firefighter I
Course #:
FA1300
Certificate:
SCFA
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This course covers
all types of marina fires that one might expect to find in
Suffolk County. Course content will include dry dock
storage, both winter and summer, fueling, ferry boats,
fishing boats, case histories and hazards when fighting
fires on boats.
Course
Length:
6 hrs
Prerequisite:
Firefighter I
Course #:
FA1185
Certificate:
SCFA
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Based on Chief
John Salka’s “Get Out Alive” program, this course is
designed for self-rescue. Course content will enable
firefighters to recognize the types of events encountered on
the fire ground that contribute to firefighters
disorientation and/or entrapment, to have knowledge of what
is necessary to ensure their safety and that of their
partners or crew members, and perform self-rescue techniques
when disoriented, separated, or when needing to exit a
structure in a emergency. This course requires
students to perform a number of practical evolutions with
self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
Course
Length:
10 hrs
Prerequisite:
Firefighter I
Course #:
87-5080
Certificate:
NYS
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The firefighter as
a member of a RIT/FAST operation will identify the tools and
staffing requirements for RIT/FAST operation, develop a
rescue plan for a missing, lost, or trapped firefighter;
demonstrate rope search techniques, and demonstrate removing
a firefighter/victim up a stairwell, up or down through a
hole in a floor/roof, moving a downed firefighter out a
window, and lowering a firefighter down a ladder. This
course requires students to perform a number of practical
evolutions with self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
Course
Length:
16 hrs
Prerequisite:
Firefighter I
Course #:
88-5082
Certificate:
NYS
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Students will
learn about thermal imaging technology and the operational
considerations when using a thermal imaging camera. In
addition there will be hands-on demonstration and practical
exercises using the host Department’s thermal imaging
camera. Students are required to have complete
personal protective equipment for the hands-on session.
Maximum class size
is 16 students
Course
Length:
6 hrs
Prerequisite:
Firefighter I
Course #:
FA099
Certificate:
SCFA
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This course will
include an overview of the safety features and limitations
of the department's SCBA's Warning Devices, Emergency Bypass
Operation, Medical Signs and Symptoms limiting the effective
use of SCBA; review and demonstrate required emergency
operations when an SCBA fails, review and demonstrate
Required Emergency Operations related to self-rescue
situations (reduced profile, quick escape, swim maneuver,
etc.); review and demonstrate communications with facepiece
in place including communications associated with SCBA
emergencies (May Day Transmissions); review and demonstrate
Emergency techniques using an SCBA to assist other members
(RIC/UAC & EBSS)
Course consists
of two sessions; one department specific session (3 hour) at
the Firehouse and one field session (approximately 6 hours)
at the Fire Academy, which will include Mask Confidence
(Self Rescue) Evolutions, RIC/UAC Evolutions, Locate and Don
SCBA in simulated IDLH environment and Advanced Search
Techniques with SCBA donned. Please note that the
evolutions conducted during the field session are considered
physically demanding. Only those firefighters who are
medically qualified as interior firefighters and are
adequately physically fit will successfully complete the
course. Students who fail to complete any evolutions
(due to lack of demonstrated skill or stamina) will not
pass.
Course Length:
9 hrs
Prerequisite:
Firefighter I
Course #:
FA0809
Certificate:
SCFA
Required
Field Session Equipment: SCBA for each student, Spare
Cylinder for each student, 2 additional SCBA's, Blacked out
facepieces, 6 portable radios, rapid intervention crew pack
(FAST/RIT Pack), Rehab Beverages
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This program is
designed to make the firefighter aware of the potential
hazards involved with fire suppression in motor vehicles.
Pressurized fuel systems, catalytic converters, restraint
systems, hydraulic bumpers, supplementary fuel tanks and
toxic materials are discussed. Methods of hose
deployment and forcible entry are presented.
Course
Length:
3 hrs
Prerequisite:
Firefighter I
Course #:
FA1060
Certificate:
None
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This program
covers the proper strategy and tactics, specialized
equipment and the aspects of firefighter safety that must be
considered when Fire Departments are involved in wildfire
incidents. Topics such as topography, weather, type of
fuel, available resources and standard countywide response
plans are presented. Problems associated with
multi-agency response are discussed.
Course
Length:
9 hrs
Prerequisite:
Firefighter I
Course #:
FA1875
Certificate:
SCFA
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This course
introduces basic construction principles and the special
characteristics of wood and ordinary construction as they
concern the fire service. Primary emphasis is on
improving the fire officer's ability to ensure firefighter
safety by recognizing common causes and indicators of
failure and other hazards related to building construction.
Course material enables the fire officer to better predict
the overall reaction of a building to fire conditions.
Course Length:
12 hrs
Prerequisite:
Firefighter I
Course #:
09-0034
Certificate:
NYS
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Introduces
special characteristics of noncombustible and fire resistive
construction as they concern the fire service. Primary
emphasis is on improving the fire officer's ability to
ensure firefighter safety by recognizing common causes and
indicators of failure and other hazards related to building
construction. Course material enables the fire officer
to better predict the overall reaction of a building to fire
conditions.
Course
Length: 12 hrs
Prerequisite:
Firefighter I
Course #:
09-0035
Certificate:
NYS
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HAZARDOUS
MATERIALS
Prepares emergency
responders to effectively and safely respond to and
stabilize hazardous materials incidents from a defensive
position. This course meets the training requirements of
OSHA 1910.120 for the first responder, both at awareness and
operations levels. It includes recognizing and
identifying hazardous materials, classifications and the
hazards of each class, transport vehicles and associated
hazards, planning for incidents, personal protective
equipment and its limitations, confinement methods and
decontamination procedures. This course is also
contained in the Firefighter I program.
Course
Length:
16 hrs
Prerequisite:
None
Course #:
H544
Certificate:
NYS
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This course
provides training to review and refresh the competencies
covered in OSHA 1910.120. This program provides a review of
the nine classes of materials, use of the US DOT Emergency
Response Guidebook, principles of containment, confinement
and extinguishment within the scope of duties of the first
responder at Operations Level. This
training is
designed to satisfy the annual refresher training
requirements of OSHA for hazardous materials.
Course
Length:
4 hrs
Prerequisite:
HazMat Operations
Course #:
FA253
Certificate:
None
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This course
prepares emergency response personnel to effectively and
safely respond to and stabilize incidents involving
hazardous materials in an offensive mode. Meets the
training requirements of OSHA 1910.120 for Hazardous
Materials Technician. Includes the chemistry and
toxicology of hazardous materials; the dangerous properties
of chemicals; the use of detection instruments, confinements
and containment procedures, including hands-on application;
incident management and safety procedures; decontamination;
and the selection and use of chemical protective clothing
with hands-on practice.
Course
Length:
40 hrs
Prerequisite: HazMat Operations
Course #:
2R-5084
Certificate:
SCFA
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This program will include the application of advanced
hazardous materials hazard identification, Hazard
differentiation, mitigation and abatement skills and
concepts within the context of fixed and transportation
environments. Advanced chemistry concepts and theories will
be addressed. This course will improve the students’ ability
to respond to and operate at nuclear, biological, chemical,
radiation incidents and terror initiated events. The hazards
covered will be those associated with the numerous fixed
production, storage and distribution facilities well as the
transportation hazards inherent to an urban/suburban
environment
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Course Length:
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40
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Prerequisite: |
HazMat Technician |
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Course #: |
FA-0609 |
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Certificate:
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SCFA
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This program
meets the requirements of OSHA 1910.120 for On-Scene
Incident Commanders. The course provides the student
with the skills necessary to assume the role of On-Scene
Incident Commander. The course stresses personnel
safety, maintaining strict control, developing the Incident
Action Plan and applying tactical objectives. The
Incident Management System, Unified Command, Area Command
and other command post operations are fully explained.
Course Length:
24 hours
Prerequisite:
HazMat Operations, ICS 200
Course #:
FA-1009
Certificate:
SCFA
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This program was
designed to familiarize firefighters with the practicality
of and methods employed when utilizing various firefighting
foams. Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF), Polar
Solvents Foams, Protein and Class A foams are
all covered by this program. The types of foam
application equipment are also presented.
Course
Length:
3 hrs
Prerequisite:
None
Course #:
FA031
Certificate:
None
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This program
covers the definition of flammable liquids, the hazards of
these liquids and properties. The session presents the
proper strategies and tactics that are used in the
suppression of flammable liquid fires. This training
class should be considered prior to attending hands on
training at the Fire Academy complex. This class can
also serve to assist in meeting the requirements set forth
by OSHA 1910.120.
Course
Length:
3 hrs
Prerequisite:
None
Course #:
FA030
Certificate:
None
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The program is
designed to address the hazards, properties and uses of LP
gas along with the operations prescribed for handling
emergency situations. Strategies and tactics used in
response to incidents are reviewed. Typical storage
methods for the product are reviewed as well as detailed
descriptions of various transport vehicles in use.
Common layouts of fixed facilities, both manufacturing and
dispensing are discussed. Case histories are presented
for analysis and discussion.
Course
Length:
3 hrs
Prerequisite:
None
Course #:
FA-060
Certificate:
None
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This training
course is conducted in two stages. The first session
delivered at the local fire station covers the properties of
natural gas, characteristics and emergency response
procedures for Fire Departments. The second session is
conducted at the Fire Academy
at the natural gas
mock up. A variety of gas distribution system
components found in the bi-county region are on display.
Demonstration, as well as hands-on applications will be
conducted during this session.
Course
Length:
6 hrs
Prerequisite:
Firefighter I
Course #:
FA1190
Certificate:
None
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TECHNICAL RESCUE
Provides a basic
from which to prepare students for a wide variety of
possible rescue operations. This course includes an
overview in areas of specialized rescue, technical rescue
management, risks and priorities, use of ropes, knots, rope
systems in a low angle environment and establishment of
landing zones for helicopter operations.
Demonstrations, practice sessions and testing are included.
Course
Length:
24 hrs
Prerequisite:
Firefighter I
Course #:
47-5068
Certificate:
NYS
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This course
provides identification and awareness information to allow
students to make reasonable judgments in confined-space
rescue situations. It includes topics such as
regulations, response planning, hazard types, personal
protective equipment, retrieval equipment, and air quality.
Case histories and student exercises provide opportunities
to practice planning skills for confined space rescue
response.
Course
Length:
6 hrs
Prerequisite:
None
Course #:
35-5077
Certificate:
NYS
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This course
provides practical training in confined space hazards; air
monitoring and ventilation; space isolation techniques;
personal protective equipment, including both supplied air
and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and retrieval
systems and
retrieval methods.
Practical evolutions enable students to evaluate a specific
confined space incident and perform the necessary procedures
to safely and effectively rescue the victim.
Course
Length:
24 hrs
Prerequisite:
Firefighter I and Rescue Technician Basic
Course#:
2Y-5074
Certificate:
NYS
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Provides
information and skills to adequately perform basic vertical
rope rescue techniques in an urban/suburban environment.
The objective of this program is to improve rescuer
awareness of the safety concerns at rope rescue situations
and to develop basic skills in rappelling and high-angle
rescue systems. Topics include safety orientation,
risk assessment, equipment, basic rappelling and ascending,
anchoring, belaying, mechanical advantage, patient
packaging, incident management, skills evaluation and
testing.
Course
Length:
32 hrs
Prerequisite:
Firefighter I, Rescue Technician Basic
Course #:
4B-5069
Certificate:
NYS
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Provides
information and skills to perform advanced vertical rope
rescue techniques in an urban/suburban environment. The
overall objective is to improve rescuer awareness of the
safety concerns at rope rescue situations and to develop
advanced skills in the high angle rescue techniques and
systems. Topics include ascending, pickoffs, in-line
transfer, knot passing, team operations, advanced litter
packaging, rigging and lowering as well as horizontal and
high/low tensioned systems. This program also includes
written testing as well as skills evaluation.
Course Length:
32 hours
Course #:
4E-5089
Prerequisites: Rescue
Technician-Basic, Rope Rescue-Operations Level or
Intermediate Rope Rescue
Certificate:
NYS
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Provides
additional information and skills to perform advanced
vertical and horizontal rope rescue techniques in an
urban/suburban environment. The overall objective is to
improve rescuer awareness of safety concerns at rope rescue
situations and to develop advanced skills in high angle
rescue techniques and systems. Topics include vertical low
tensioned systems (offsets) and horizontal and steep
tensioned systems (highlines). This program also includes
written testing as well as skills evaluation.
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Course Length:
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32 hours |
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Course #:
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4T-5090 |
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Prerequisites:
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Rescue Technician-Basic, Rope Rescue-Operations
Level
or Intermediate Rope Rescue, Rope
Rescue-Technician I |
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Certificate:
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NYS
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This course will
discuss problems that can and do occur in trench rescue
incidents. Safety techniques, shoring techniques,
proper procedures, team operations and hazard assessment
will be discussed and explained in depth.
Course
Length:
8 hrs
Prerequisite:
None
Course #:
1X-5064
Certificate:
NYS
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This two-day
program consists of intense hands-on training in the field
of trench rescue. The student will be taught several
ways to shore trenches, the different types of extrication,
proper rescue site management, as well as the proper safety
concepts needed to complete a safe and successful rescue.
There will be live exercises in which the student will
actually extricate a trapped victim from an open trench
scenario.
Course
Length:
16 hrs
Prerequisite:
Firefighter I, Trench Collapse Concepts
Course #:
4G-5065
Certificate:
NYS
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Designed to
increase the skills learned in the Basic Trench class.
Rescue operations in intersecting, l-shape and deep trenches
will be covered. Advanced trench rescue shoring
techniques and concepts will also be shown.
Course Length:
16 hrs
Prerequisite:
Firefighter I; Basic Trench Concepts, Basic Trench Collapse
Course #:
4X-5066
Certificate:
NYS
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The collapse of a
structure presents a variety of special problems for the
fire service. This course provides specialized
training in the realm of building collapse, a threat in
every community. Course content will include warning
signs, collapse causes, void identification, safety
precautions, team operations and basic shoring concepts.
Course
Length:
8 hrs
Prerequisite:
None
Course #:
NYS1602
Certificate:
NYS
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This classroom
program is designed to provide the background knowledge
necessary to perform rescue operations at a structural
collapse incident. The course includes instruction on:
structural construction considerations such as types of
construction, construction techniques, terminology and
mechanism of collapse based on structure type; detailed
concepts of structural shoring systems, void search and
rescue operations in structural collapse incidents;
structural collapse team organization and operations
concepts.
Course
Length:
12 hours
Course #:
5G-5084
Prerequisites:
Basic Structural Collapse Operations
Certificate:
NYS
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This
two-day program will familiarize the student with the tools
used in structural and excavation collapse related
incidents. This is an intensive hands-on course and the
student will be evaluated on the proper use of the tools
provided.
Course Length:
16 hours
Course #:
4J-5085
Prerequisites:
Rescue Technician-Basic, Basic Structural Collapse
Operations,
Medium Level Structural Collapse Concepts
Certificate:
NYS
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This
two-day program will thoroughly familiarize the student with
the exterior shoring techniques needed to safely construct
all the types of exterior shores generally needed to conduct
safe rescue operations and stabilize the exterior of the
structure. Students in this intensive hands-on course will
be tested on the proper construction of the various shores
needed to accomplish this task
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Course Length:
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16
hours |
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Course #: |
4M-50864 |
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Prerequisites: |
Rescue Technician-Basic, Basic Structural Collapse
Operations
Medium Level Structural Collapse Concepts, Medium Structural
Collapse Operations: Tools
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Certificate:
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NYS
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This
two-day program will thoroughly familiarize the student with
the proper interior shoring techniques needed to safely
construct all the types of interior shores generally
utilized to conduct safe rescue operations. This is an
intensive hands-on course and the students will be tested on
the proper construction of the various shores.
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Course Length:
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16
hours |
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Course #: |
4K-5087 |
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Prerequisites: |
Rescue Technician-Basic, Basic Structural Collapse
Operations
Medium Level Structural Collapse Concepts, Medium Structural
Collapse Operations: Tools, Medium Structural Collapse
Operations: Exterior Shoring
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Certificate:
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NYS
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Course Length:
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16
hours |
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Course #: |
4N-5088 |
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Prerequisites: |
Rescue Technician-Basic, Basic Structural Collapse
Operations
Medium Level Structural Collapse Concepts, Medium Structural
Collapse Operations: Tools, Medium Structural Collapse
Operations: Exterior Shoring, Medium Structural Collapse
Operations: Interior Shoring
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Certificate:
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NYS
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The unique
construction of school buses now mandated by law, requires
knowledge of emergency service personnel when responding to
these incidents. This program covers the construction
of such vehicles and the unique challenges they pose.
Information required in handling mass causality incidents
and the problems associated with this type of event are also
thoroughly reviewed.
Course
Length:
3hrs
Prerequisite:
None
Course #:
FA 096
Certificate:
None
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The LIRR receives
a written request from a Fire Department or Rescue Squad
requesting this training. At the first session a LIRR
training specialist is assigned and will cover the following
topics, command and control, how to operate safely around
high voltage equipment, isolation procedures, emergency
access to the passenger cars, hazardous materials
transported via rail and how to contact the LIRR. At
the second session, the Suffolk County Fire Academy with the
cooperation
of the Nassau County Fire Academy provides hands-on training
for all Nassau and Suffolk County Emergency responders.
Familiarization of the two car mock up at the Nassau County
Fire Academy and a review of the LIRR firehouse training
precedes several scenarios and hands-on application of
skills.
Course
Length:
6 hrs
Prerequisite:
None
Course #:
FA-RR100
Certificate:
LIRR
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This two session
course consists of a classroom presentation covering the
principles of rescuing victims in ice through an organized
approach. Information presented includes, ice
conditions, techniques of rescue, victim care, cold-water
syndrome, hypothermia, wind chill, frostbite and recovery
operations. The second session is conducted outdoors,
in daylight hours, when prevalent conditions provide
suitable ice to allow students to demonstrate techniques
presented during classroom session.
Course
Length:
6 hrs
Prerequisite:
None
Course#:
FA040
Certificate:
SCFA
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This course
provides the student with the specialized skills required
during heavy rescue operations. The program is both
classroom lecture and hands-on training. It covers the
use of Hydraulic Rescue tools, air tools, air bags, power
saws and search techniques. This course also includes
written as well as skill evaluations. Class size limited to
16 students.
Course
Length:
35 hrs
Prerequisite:
Firefighter I
Course #:
FA0206
Certificate:
SCFA
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This course is
delivered primarily at the local fire station. There
is a maximum of 16 students for the hands-on sessions.
The host Department is required to designate a course
facilitator who is responsible for coordinating with the
Fire Academy Instructor, insuring that all equipment and
training resources are available. Attendance at
lectures must precede all hands-on classes. The
following topics are covered: elevator emergencies
(Department must have access to an elevator), meters, their
proper use and understanding of their readings, heavy
rigging (Department must have a winch, grip hoist, air
bags), thermal imaging camera (Department must have),
advanced extrication on buses and trucks and auto
extrication. There is a written final and skill
evaluation done.
Course
Length:
35 hrs
Prerequisite:
Firefighter I, Heavy Rescue I
Course #:
FA0210
Certificate:
SCFA
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This course
provides a complete overview of the features and safety
concerns associated with alternate fueled vehicles.
Strategy and tactics to mitigate fires and/or emergencies
are reviewed and discussed.
Course
Length:
4 hrs
Prerequisite:
Firefighter I
Course #:
FA1201
Certificate:
None
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HEALTH
& SAFETY
This course trains fire police
to perform their duties more effectively. It includes
defining and interpreting terms, oath of office, relation to
regular police officers, general duties, maintaining safe
conditions at an emergency, traffic direction and control,
pre-planning and various laws of interest to the fire
service. It consists of six sessions, five
three-hour lecture sessions and the last session, which is
held at the Fire Academy, is a six-hour session that
consists of hands-on skills testing and a written final
exam.
Course
Length:
21 hrs
Prerequisite:
None
Course #: 01-15-0002
Certificate:
NYS
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This course
provides a complete review of Fire Police operations.
Basic Fire Police operations are to be reviewed annually to
be compliance with New York State General Municipal Law
209-C. This course is recommended for those members
who have already completed the New York State Fire Police
program.
Course
Length:
3 hrs
Prerequisite:
None
Course #:
FA051
Certificate:
None
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This course
enables students to identify and analyze health and safety
aspects that affect the Fire Department, Ambulance and other
Emergency responder in both emergency and non-emergency
situations. The target personnel are Company officers
(Captains, Chiefs, Ex-Chiefs) familiar with the Incident
Command System, HazMat management, applicable NFPA and
Federal regulations, building construction and fire
behavior. The goal is to develop decision-making
skills through recognition of clues that effect safety of
the personnel. This course focuses on incident scene
operations with the use of scenarios to convey instructional
points, codes and regulations.
Course
Length: 15 hrs
Prerequisite:
Firefighter I, Incident Command
Course#:
H719
Certificate:
National Fire Academy
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GENERAL
Designed to
explain the principles of recognizing fires of suspicious
origin through knowledge of known fire causes, how to
determine what is evidence and how to make a preliminary
investigation from a viewpoint of both firefighter and
investigator. Case histories are presented and
discussed.
Course
Length:
4 hrs
Prerequisite:
None
Course #:
FA110
Certificate:
None
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This course
objective is to teach the emergency responder the proper
method of handling electrical hazards, as they exist.
Topics covered will include, power system design, facility
identification, transformers and capacitors, PCB’s and
underground electric.
Course
Length:
8 hrs
Prerequisite:
None
Course#:
FA120
Certificate:
None
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This program is
intended to assist the employer in addressing the OSHA
training requirements in 29CFR 1910-157, which briefly
states that if an employer is going to permit an employee to
fight a fire of any size, the employer must make sure that
the employee knows everything necessary to ensure their
safety. Students will be trained how to safely face a
fire situation and how to choose an appropriate
extinguisher. They will be trained in extinguisher
identification, the purpose of each extinguisher and the
practical use of the extinguishers they will encounter.
Course
Length:
3 hrs
Prerequisite:
None
Course #:
FA010
Certificate:
None
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This is an
introduction to the National Incident Management System.
This course, also available on line through FEMA, is
required of all firefighters, EMS personnel and other
emergency response support personnel at all levels.
Course
Length:
3 hrs
Prerequisite:
None
Course #:
FEMA IS-700
Certificate:
FEMA
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This program is
designed for the Department's Public Information Officer.
Topics include: The responsibilities and duties of the
Public Information Officer; How to Conduct Successful Media
Interviews; Interview Basics, "on the record", "no comment",
composure; Effective Public Relations - making the media
work for you; Preparing Press Releases; Sensitive
Information and Photography.
Course Length:
3 hrs
Prerequisite:
None
Course#:
FA0410
Certificate:
SCFA
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_____________________________________________________________________
This program is
for all firefighters. All aspects of the
communications system utilized in Suffolk County are
covered. The course highlights pertinent F.C.C.
regulations pertaining to radio usage, the numerical code
system and the “plain talk” system adopted by this County
for standardized radio messages.
Course
Length: 6 hrs
Prerequisite:
None
Course #:
FA098
Certificate:
SCFA
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This program is
designed for members of a Department’s Junior Program and is
designed for students between the ages of 14 and 18.
Course is lecture only and an examination is given at the
end of program. Department must sponsor all students and
sufficient chaperones will be required to be present through
all classes
Course
Length:
40 hrs
Prerequisite:
None
Course #
FA002
Certificate:
SCFA
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SCUBA Training
The following NAUI
and/or PADI courses if instruction are offered for
Districts/Departments who have an organized SCUBA team or
who desire to obtain training for firefighters who will
become part of an organized team.
Only firefighters
covered under the Volunteer Fireman’s Benefit Law are
allowed to enroll in these courses.
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Open Water I SCUBA:
|
Diver:10
classroom hrs
20 hrs in
water |
| Open
Water II SCUBA (Advanced): |
15 classroom
hrs; dive in water at local site and deep water dive |
|
Diving Rescue Techniques (CPR required): |
12 hrs; 8
hrs in water at local site |
|
Tethered Search & Rescue: |
4 hrs
classroom; 2-4 hrs in pool;
2 days in
water, 2 dives each day |
Specialty--these NAUI/PADI courses are certification courses at both the mid
and advanced levels:
All costs for the aforementioned courses must be paid
directly by the firefighter and/or their
District/Department.
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