General Information. Refund requests should be made to on or before November 2, Refunds will not be granted after November 3, 2018.

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2 General Information Cleveland Community College is pleased to announce the 24th Annual Cleveland County Fire & Rescue College, November 9, 10, and 11, The purpose of this Fire & Rescue College is to make quality training possible for all dedicated fire and rescue personnel. Efforts will be made to accommodate maximum participation in the course of your choice. Your reservation will be based on the prompt return of your registration form and applicable fees. Registration forms received without payment will be returned to the sender. If your first choice is filled, your second choice will be assigned on your registration form. Refund requests should be made to on or before November 2, Refunds will not be granted after November 3, a Kings Road a a 2

3 Kings Road Extension D 7 6 F H G C I B 14 J A 13 9 South Post Road East Marion Street 1. Jack Hunt Campus Center 2. Joseph M. Wright Occupational Complex 3. B Building 4. Student Activities Center 5. Paksoy Technology Center 6. Bailey Allied Health and Science Center 7. LeGrand Center 8. Brown Emergency Training Center 9. Field House 10. Ray-Webb Lutz Tennis Courts 11. James B. Petty Amphitheater 12. Construction Building 13. Softball Field 14. Maintenance 3 4 Garrett Drive A Parking Lot E N Please follow campus parking regulations to avoid tickets and towing. 3

4 Registration Information Please complete all of the information required on the registration form. If additional registration forms are needed, copies will be accepted. NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE TAKEN BY PHONE OR FAX. FEES MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION FORMS. Return your registration forms and check (payable to Cleveland Community College) to: Jimmy Hensley, Cleveland Community College 137 South Post Road Shelby, North Carolina For Additional Information, contact: Jimmy Hensley, , Roberta Van Dyke, , Minimum Age Requirements: Participants must be at least 16 yrs. old. Fire & Rescue College Fees North Carolina Fire, Rescue, & Law Enforcement Participants: $20 Fire College fee per person (this fee applies to ALL attendees) Additional Class Fees: See class descriptions. Out-of-state and those not fee-waived: $70 per class if class is 1-24 hrs. $125 per class if class is hrs. Plus $20 Fire College fee Registration fees are subject to change without prior notification. Special Notes Certain classes require the signature of the department chief for participation. EXPERIENCE AS A JUNIOR FIREFIGHTER WILL NOT QUALIFY THE STUDENT FOR THESE CLASSES. Some classes require additional fees, which must be included with the registration form. Additional fees can be found in the class description. Online booklets can be found at Students may enroll for multiple classes as long as the class schedules do not conflict or overlap. All classes must be listed on the registration form (located in the back of the brochure). Only one $20 per person Fire & Rescue College fee is required for the weekend, regardless of the number of classes you take. Certificate Information Students attending 80% of the class hours will be awarded a certificate of participation. Attendance will be taken twice each day. Certificates for classes will be mailed to students upon completion of class. 4

5 2018 Cleveland County Fire and Rescue College Cleveland Community College 137 South Post Road Shelby, North Carolina Location of Cleveland Community College Cleveland Community College is located across the street from the Cleveland County Fairgrounds. Vendors will be in the LeGrand Center, 1800 E. Marion St., Shelby, NC Emergency Phone Numbers In case of an emergency on the weekend of November 9, 10, and 11, 2018 call Messages will be checked during the weekend. Agenda All Classes beginning Monday, 11/5 through Wednesday, 11/7 report to the Brown Emergency Training Center for check In. All Classes beginning Thursday, 11/8 through Sunday, 11/11 report to the LeGrand Center for check-in. Saturday, November 10, :00 AM meeting/breakfast, LeGrand Center Main Ballroom 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM Check-in/registration, LeGrand Center Lobby 9:00 AM Individual classes begin 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Lunch breaks begin 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM Classes reconvene 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Classes end for the day Sunday, November 11, :00 AM Classes reconvene 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Lunch breaks begin 1:00 PM 7:00 PM Classes end for the day Vendors Vendors can setup beginning Friday, November 9, 2018, after 12:00 PM. The vendor area is located upstairs in the LeGrand Center. Vendors are asked to remain until noon on Sunday, November 11, Detailed vendor setup information will be provided prior to the weekend. SPECIAL NOTE: IF ANY STUDENT ATTENDING IS WILLING TO BRING A FIRE TRUCK OR RESCUE VEHICLE TO BE USED IN CLASSES PLEASE CONTACT BRIAN SHOEMAKE AT OR ccemsbshoemake1@yahoo.com. Due to the number of classes and vehicles needed we are grateful for your help! 5

6 DRIVER OPERATOR CERTIFICATION CLASSES (DOCC) SECTION-1: BASIC PUMP OPERATIONS...8 SECTION-2: EMERGENCY VEHICLE DRIVER...8 SECTION-3: PUMP MAINTENANCE AND TESTING...8 SECTION-4: AERIAL MAINTENANCE AND TESTING...8 SECTION-5: INTRODUCTION TO PUMPS...9 SECTION-6: MOBILE WATER SUPPLY 9 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS CERTIFICATION CLASSES (HMCC) SECTION-7: HAZARDOUS MATERIALS LEVEL I RESPONDER...10 SECTION-8: HAZMAT PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT/PPE...10 SECTION-9: HAZMAT DECONTAMINATION...10 SECTION-10: HAZMAT AIR MONITOR AND SAMPLING...10 FIREFIGHTER CERTIFICATION CLASSES (FFCC) SECTION-11: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION SECTION-12: EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE...11 SECTION-13: FIRE ALARMS AND COMMUNICATIONS...11 SECTION-14: FIRE BEHAVIOR...11 SECTION-15: FIRE DEPARTMENT ORIENTATION AND SAFETY...11 SECTION-16: FIRE HOSE, APPLIANCES & STREAMS...12 SECTION-17: FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY PREPAREDNESS...12 SECTION-18: FORCIBLE ENTRY...12 SECTION-19: HEALTH AND WELLNESS...12 SECTION-20: LADDERS...12 SECTION-21: LOSS CONTROL...12 SECTION-22: PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT...13 SECTION-23: PORTABLE EXTINGUISHERS...13 SECTION-24: RESCUE...13 SECTION-25: FOAM FIRE STREAMS...13 SECTION-26: SPRINKLERS...13 SECTION-27: WATER SUPPLIES...14 SECTION-28: VENTILATION...14 SECTION-29: ROPES...14 SECTION-30: FIRE CONTROL...15 SECTION-31: NC RIT COURSE...15 Table of Contents TECHNICAL RESCUER CLASSES (TRCC) SECTION-32:TR RESCUE OPERATIONS...16 SECTION-33:TR ANCHORS AND MECH ADV SYSTEMS...16 SECTION-34: HEALTH AND WELLNESS...16 SECTION-35: TR FIXED ROPE SYSTEMS...16 SECTION-36: TR HELICOPTER TRANSPORT...17 SECTION-37: TR HORIZONTAL SYSTEMS...17 SECTION-38: TR LOWERS & RAISES...17 SECTION-39: TR: PPE...18 SECTION-40: TR: RESCUE EQUIPMENT...18 SECTION-41: TR: ROPES BASIC...18 SECTION-42: TR: VICTIM MANAGEMENT...18 TECHNICAL RESCUER VEHICLE RESCUE CLASSES (TRVR) SECTION-43: TR VR RESCUE OPS FOR VEHICLE RESCUE...19 SECTION-44: TR VR VEHICLE ANATOMY & NEW TECHNOLOGIES...19 SECTION-45: TR VR STABILIZATION AND EXTRICATION...19 SECTION-46: TR VR LARGE VEHICLE RESCUE...20 SECTION-47: TR VR VICTIM MANAGEMENT...20 TECHNICAL RESCUER WATER & AG RESCUE CLASSES (TRWA) SECTION-48: TR: MACHINERY AND AGRICULTURAL RESCUE...21 SECTION-49: TR WATER RESCUE BLOCK COURSE...21 TR CONFINED SPACE RESCUE CERTIFICATION (TRCR) SECTION-50: TR: CONFINED SPACE RESCUE OPERATIONS...22 SECTION-51: TR: CONFINED SPACE RESCUE RIGGING...22 SECTION-52: TR: CONFINED SPACE HAZARD CONTROL...22 SECTION-53: TR: CONFINED SPACE VICTIM MANAGEMENT...22 SECTION-54: TR: ROPE SERIES

7 SPECIAL CERTIFICATION CLASSES (FFSC) SECTION-55: FIRE LIFE SAFETY EDUCATOR, LEVEL I...23 SECTION-56: FIRE LIFE SAFETY EDUCATOR, LEVEL II...23 SECTION-57: FIRE LIFE SAFETY EDUCATOR, LEVEL III SECTION-58: INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM: I SECTION-59: INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM: I SECTION-60: TRAFFIC INCIDENT MANAGEMENT (TIMS)...24 SECTION-61: LAW AND ADMINISTRATION...24 SECTION-62: FIRE OFFICER I...25 SECTION-63: FIRE OFFICER II...25 SECTION-64: FIRE RESCUE OFFICER...25 SECTION-65: FIRE INSTRUCTOR I...26 SECTION-66: FIRE INSTRUCTOR II...26 SECTION-93: FIRE SCENE DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY...37 SECTION-94: THE RECOGNITION OF THE OCCULT FOR THE FIRST RESPONDER...37 SECTION-95: INSTRUCTOR INDOCTRINATION...38 SECTION-96: HELICOPTERS & UAV S IN SEARCH & RESCUE..38 FORMS 2018 CLEVELAND COUNTY FIRE & RESCUE COLLEGE REGISTRATION FORM CLEVELAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE CHIEF S AFFIRMATION FORM LIVE BURN CLASSES...42 ACCOMMODATIONS...43 NATIONAL FIRE ACADEMY CLASSES (NFAC) SECTION-67: NFA ARSON DETECTION FOR THE FIRST RESPONDER...27 SECTION-68: NFA LEADERSHIP I: STRATEGIES FOR COMPANY SUCCESS...27 SECTION-69: NFA LEADERSHIP II: STRATEGIES FOR PERSONAL SUCCESS...27 SECTION-70: NFA LEADERSHIP III: STRATEGIES FOR SUPERVISORY SUCCESS...28 SECTION-71: NFA TRAINING OPERATIONS IN SMALL DEPARTMENTS...28 SECTION-72: NFA PREPARATION FOR INITIAL COMPANY OPERATIONS (PICO) SECTION-73: NFA STRATEGY AND TACTICS FOR INITIAL COMPANY OPERATIONS (STICO)...29 FIREFIGHTER/RESCUE SKILLS CLASSES (FFRS) SECTION-74: TR: SAR WORKER SEARCH TACTICS and TECHNIQUES SECTION-75: EMERGENCY VEHICLE ROLLOVER PREVENTION...31 SECTION-76: ADVANCED VEHICLE EXTRICATION...31 SECTION-77: THERMAL IMAGING...31 SECTION-78: INTRODUCTION TO FIREFIGHTING...32 SECTION-79: NCRRS RURAL WATER SUPPLY...32 SECTION-80: UNDERSTANDING THE NC RESPONSE RATING PLAN...32 SECTION-81: STRUCTURAL FIREFIGHTING/ FLASHOVER SIMULATOR...33 SECTION-82: CHIEF SECTION-83: WILDLAND FIRE SUPPRESSION FOR FIRE DEPARTMENTS...33 SECTION-84: AHA BLS FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER, INSTRUCTOR COURSE...33 SECTION-85: AHA ACLS INSTRUCTOR COURSE...34 SECTION-86: AHA PALS INSTRUCTOR...34 SECTION-87: EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES TRACK...34 SECTION-88: BASIC ENGINE COMPANY OPERATIONS...35 SECTION-89: SMALL AIRCRAFT CRASH RESCUE (ARFF)...35 SECTION-90: BASIC TRUCK COMPANY SKILLS...36 SECTION-91: VENT, ENTER, AND SEARCH...36 SECTION-92: VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION

8 DRIVER OPERATOR CERTIFICATION CLASSES (DOCC) SECTION-1: BASIC PUMP OPERATIONS (24 HOURS)-FIP3631 Dates: Friday, 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM; Saturday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Sunday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Review and explain basic elements of pump operations including priming, lift, drafting, pumping from a hydrant, setting engine pressure and calculating friction loss. Equipment needed: Calculator : Gary Reagan, Board of Directors/Fire Fighter, Huntersville Fire Department; former Assistant Chief, NC National Guard; North Carolina Fire/ Rescue Commission SECTION-2: EMERGENCY VEHICLE DRIVER (20 HOURS)-FIP3601 Dates: Friday, 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM; Saturday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Sunday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Safe operations of emergency vehicles, driving skills, legal implications of emergency driving and departmental standard operating procedures will be covered in the class. : Bill Weaver, Assistant Director of Operation/Rescue Supervisor, Shelby Rescue; North Carolina Fire/ Rescue Commission SECTION-3: PUMP MAINTENANCE AND TESTING (24 HOURS)-FIP3632 Dates: Friday, 9:00AM - 6:00PM: Saturday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Sunday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM This certification-related course is designed to educate driver/operators responsible for the operation of fire department pumping apparatus. Concepts covered include: inspection of engine, chassis, pump, and drive systems, preventive maintenance, operational testing, and annual service testing procedures. The course also includes an overview of methods used for documentation of preventive maintenance and testing. This Pumps Maintenance & Testing (Chapter 05) course is part of the Pumps Certification Program approved by the NC Fire and Rescue Commission for offering as of July 1, This course should be offered consistent with the most current Commission guidelines. Contact the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) for details. Equipment needed: Calculator : Chris Poole, Engineer, (Ret.), Shelby Fire Department; North Carolina Fire/Rescue Commission SECTION-4: AERIAL MAINTENANCE AND TESTING (32 HOURS)-FIP3642 Dates: Thursday, 9:00AM - 6:00PM; Friday, 9:00AM - 6:00PM; Saturday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Sunday, 8:00 AM - 5 :00 PM This certification-related course is designed to educate driver/operators responsible for the operation of aerial apparatus. Concepts covered include; inspection and preventative maintenance of aerial device components, identification of malfunction, documentation and record keeping, required tests and testing procedures for aerial devices. This is a NC Fire and Rescue Commission certification course. This Aerial Maintenance & Testing (Chapter 06) course is part of the Aerials Certification Program approved by the NC Fire and Rescue Commission for offering as of July 1, Equipment needed: Full turn-out gear : Staff 8

9 DRIVER OPERATOR CERTIFICATION CLASSES (DOCC) SECTION-5: INTRODUCTION TO PUMPS (15 HOURS)-FIP3630 Dates: Saturday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Sunday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Explain and identify job or individual requirements for pump operators and safe operations of the vehicle. Class will cover safe operations and basic aspects of positive displacement and centrifugal pumps. Subjects covered in this class will include pump anatomy, pump panel and engine gauges, relief valves, transfer valves, and basic pump set-up. Equipment needed: Calculator, personal protective clothing : Jamie Hollowell, Asst. Chief, Icard Fire/Rescue; North Carolina Fire/Rescue Commission SECTION-6: MOBILE WATER SUPPLY (16 HOURS)-FIP3650 Dates: Saturday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Sunday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM This certification-related course is designed to educate fire apparatus drivers who are responsible for operating apparatus designed primarily for picking up, transporting and delivering water to fire emergency scenes. This Mobile Water Supply (Chapter 10) course presents general principles of operating apparatus equipped with various water dumping systems, with application of those principles. This course includes an overview of safe maneuvering, accident prevention, fill site and dump site operations, as well as relay operation procedures. This is a NC Fire and Rescue Commission certification course approved for offering as of July 1, This course should be offered consistent with the most current Commission guidelines. Contact the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) for details. Equipment needed: Personal protective clothing : Staff 9

10 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS CERTIFICATION CLASSES (HMCC) SECTION-7: HAZARDOUS MATERIALS LEVEL I RESPONDER (38 HOURS)-FIP3351 Dates: Thursday - Sunday, 8:30 AM 7:00 PM This course meets OSFM s training requirement for the Hazardous Materials Level I Responder credential. Course content includes lecture and practice activities needed to perform the following tasks safely and effectively: 1. Implement standard operating procedures in the current edition of the DOT Emergency Response Guidebook. 2. Analyze a hazardous materials/wmd incident. 3. Plan an initial response to a hazardous materials/wmd incident. 4. Implement the planned response for a hazardous materials/wmd incident. 5. Evaluate the progress of actions taken at a hazardous materials/wmd incident. : Gary Ramsey, Captain, Cleveland County HazMat team for 20 years; North Carolina Fire/Rescue Commission SECTION-8: HAZMAT PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT/PPE (12 HOURS)-FIP3352 Dates: Saturday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Sunday, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM This course is a new specialty branching from Level I Responder. All currently certified HazMat awareness and operations personnel are eligible for this class. Course will expose the Hazardous Materials Level One Responder to the knowledge and skills needed to perform the following tasks safely and effectively: 1. Plan a response within the capabilities of personal protective equipment. 2. Implement the planned response. 3. Terminate the incident by completing the reports and documentation pertaining to personal protective equipment. : Alex Gordon, Firefighter, Charlotte Fire Department; Deputy Chief, Waco VFD; North Carolina Fire/ Rescue Commission SECTION-9: HAZMAT DECONTAMINATION (16 HOURS)-FIP3353 Dates: Saturday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Sunday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM This course is a new specialty branching from Level I Responder. All currently certified HazMat awareness and operations personnel are eligible for this class. This course will expose the Hazardous Materials Level I Responder to the knowledge and skills needed to perform the following tasks safely and effectively: 1. Plan a response utilizing mass and technical decontamination processes to minimize the hazard. 2. Implement the planned response to favorably change the outcomes consistent with standard operating procedures and the site safety and control plan. 3. Evaluate the progress of the planned response. 4. Terminate the incident by providing reports and documentation of decontamination operations. : Staff SECTION-10: HAZMAT AIR MONITOR AND SAMPLING (16 HOURS)-FIP3354 Dates: Saturday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Sunday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM This course is a new specialty branching from Level I Responder. All currently certified HazMat Awareness and Operations personnel are eligible for this class. This course will expose the Hazardous Materials Level I Responder to the knowledge and skills needed to perform air monitoring and sampling to include the following tasks: 1. Plan the air monitoring and sampling activities. 2. Implement the air monitoring and sampling activities as specified in the incident action plan : Staff 10

11 FIREFIGHTER CERTIFICATION CLASSES (FFCC) SECTION-11: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION (16 HOURS)-FIP3022 Dates: Saturday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Sunday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Identify the different types of construction and reactions during a fire situation. The hazards associated with each type of construction will also be covered. : Jamie Black, Captain, Kings Mountain Fire Department; North Carolina Fire/Rescue Commission SECTION-12: EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE (14 HOURS)-FIP3016 Dates: Saturday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Sunday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Identify emergency medical procedures firefighters might encounter and how to rapidly assess and intervene in the following types of emergencies: cardiac arrest, airway obstruction, burn treatment, drug overdose or poisonings. Practices for infection control and self-protection will also be covered. American Heart Association Healthcare Provider (CPR) Certification will be provided. For students wishing CPR Certification, bring $5.00 for card. : Steve Anderson, NREMT-P, EMS Coordinator Martin CC; North Carolina Fire/Rescue Commission SECTION-13: FIRE ALARMS AND COMMUNICATIONS (16 HOURS)-FIP3003 Dates: Saturday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Sunday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM This course will cover the proper use of communications equipment, and the procedures for receiving any type of alarm. It will also provide an understanding of policies and procedures concerning the ordering and transmitting of multiple alarms, and the action to be taken upon receipt of these signals. : Claude Wilson, Fire Prevention Bureau; Charlotte Fire Department, Belmont Fire Department; North Carolina Fire/Rescue Commission SECTION-14: FIRE BEHAVIOR (14 HOURS)-FIP3004 Dates: Saturday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Sunday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Objectives related to fire behavior for Level I and Level II Certification. This class includes visual demonstrations of fire behavior concepts. This course is much more than the traditional fire behavior classes. : James Guillermo, Chief, Spindale Fire Department; North Carolina Fire/Rescue Commission SECTION-15: FIRE DEPARTMENT ORIENTATION AND SAFETY (16 HOURS)-FIP3001 Dates: Saturday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Sunday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Become aware of the mission of the fire service, the fire department and positions within the organization, the standard operating guidelines, regulations, and the basic components of an incident command system. : Thomas J. Kelly, Captain, West Buncombe Fire Department; North Carolina Fire/Rescue Commission ; Past President, Buncombe County Firefighter s Association 11

12 FIREFIGHTER CERTIFICATION CLASSES (FFCC) SECTION-16: FIRE HOSE, APPLIANCES AND STREAMS (20 HOURS)-FIP3011 Dates: Friday, 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM; Saturday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Sunday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Students will be presented with the types and applications of hoses, nozzles, adaptors and tools carried on pumpers. Correct applications will be included as well as information needed to conduct annual hose testing. Equipment needed: Full turn-out gear and safety glasses; IFSTA 5th Edition or 6th Edition Essentials : Barney Kostielney, North Carolina Fire/Rescue Commission ; Senior Fire Fighter, West Buncombe FD; Javan Pruett, Engineer, Enka FD SECTION-17: FIRE & LIFE SAFETY PREPAREDNESS (12 HOURS)-FIP3021 Dates: Friday, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM; Saturday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Causes of fire, how to prevent them and the importance of inspections and educational programs will be covered in this class. Students will learn how to conduct a public fire education program. : Ron Morgan, Retired Chief Lake Lure Fire Department; North Carolina Fire/Rescue Commission SECTION-18: FORCIBLE ENTRY (14 HOURS)-FIP3007 Dates: Saturday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Sunday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Standard criteria on forcible entry plus understanding materials of construction and techniques of forcible entry through doors, windows, ceilings, etc. will be covered in this class. This hands-on class will utilize the unique forcible entry trainer on campus. Equipment needed: Full turn-out gear required, SCBA and one spare cylinder; SCBA cylinders must have a current hydro date. : Todd Frizsell, Director of Emergency Services Program Western Piedmont Community College, NC Fire/ Rescue Commission SECTION-19: HEALTH AND WELLNESS (8 HOURS)-FIP3024 Date: Sunday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM This course is designed to educate first responders on the importance of maintaining high levels of fitness and wellness in order to perform their assigned duties efficiently and safely. This class can be used for both TR and Fire Fighter Certification. : Ricky Perez, Firefighter Gastonia Fire Department, North Carolina Fire/Rescue Commission SECTION-20: LADDERS (16 HOURS)-FIP3010 Dates: Saturday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Sunday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM This class will cover ladder carries, raises, and proper climbing of assorted group ladders up to 35 feet. Removing victims from upper elevations by ladder will also be covered. Equipment needed: Full turn-out gear : Larry Glover, Captain, Shelby Fire & Rescue; North Carolina Fire/Rescue Commission SECTION-21: LOSS CONTROL (16 HOURS)-FIP3014 Dates: Saturday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Sunday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM This course includes both Salvage and Overhaul and is designed to cover the indicators of structural instability while finding areas of hidden fires. Also included will be scene preservation and property loss techniques. Equipment needed: Full turn-out gear : Staff 12

13 FIREFIGHTER CERTIFICATION CLASSES (FFCC) SECTION-22: PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (20 HOURS)-FIP3006 Dates: Friday, 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM; Saturday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Sunday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM This class will cover the function of each article of protective equipment, the leading cause of death of firefighters, and the hazardous environment requiring the use of protective equipment. Also covered will be the use, maintenance, donning, and care and handling of SCBA. Equipment needed: Full turn-out gear with SCBA and one spare cylinder. SCBA bottle must have current hydrotest date. s: Don Loucks, Captain, Shelby Fire and Rescue; North Carolina Fire/Rescue Commission Shane McNeely, Fire Fighter, Number 7 Fire Department SECTION-23: PORTABLE EXTINGUISHERS (8 HOURS)-FIP3005 Date: Saturday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM This class will cover the proper use of portable extinguishers and demonstrate the actual extinguishment of a Class A and a Class B fire. Equipment needed: Full turn-out gear : Staff SECTION-24: RESCUE (20 HOURS)-FIP3017 Dates: Friday, 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM; Saturday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Sunday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM This certification-related course will present the firefighter candidate with the knowledge, skills, and ability to satisfy the requirements of Chapters Five and Six of NFPA 1001: Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications. This course will present the firefighter candidate with techniques and safety procedures to be used during a number of rescue activities and will include the proper use of rescue tools and the extrication of entrapped victims from motor vehicles. Equipment needed: Full turn-out gear s: Tommy Harmon, Assistant Chief, Kings Mountain Fire Department; North Carolina Fire/Rescue Commission ; Jerry Hinson, Deputy Fire Marshal Hendersonville Fire Department SECTION-25: FOAM FIRE STREAMS (8 HOURS)-FIP3012 Date: Sunday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM This class will cover the properties and appropriate uses of Class A and B foams, proportioning appliances, application techniques and rates. : Staff SECTION-26: SPRINKLERS (17 HOURS)-FIP3019 Dates: Friday, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM; Saturday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Sunday, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM The principles and basic design of sprinkler and standpipe systems will be covered in this class. Participants will learn the value of automatic sprinklers in providing safety to the occupants of a structure. Identification and proper use of system components that provide fire department support to a sprinkler system will also be covered. The class will utilize a multi-function, livesprinkler training trailer. Equipment needed: Full turn-out gear required : Mike Teague, Assistant Chief, Boone Fire Department; North Carolina Fire/Rescue Commission 13

14 FIREFIGHTER CERTIFICATION CLASSES (FFCC) SECTION-27: WATER SUPPLIES (20 HOURS)-FIP3018 Dates: Friday, 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM; Saturday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Sunday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM This class will demonstrate both forward and reverse hose lays from the use of a pressurized hydrant, and the use of mobile water supplies. Relay pumping and the basic components of a local water distribution system will also be covered. Equipment needed: Full turn-out gear required. : Wayne Sherrod, Senior Deputy Fire Marshal, Fuquay-Varina Fire Department; North Carolina Fire/Rescue Commission SECTION-28: VENTILATION (20 HOURS)-FIP3008 Dates: Friday, 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM; Saturday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Sunday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Toxic fire gases, smoke elimination, back draft explosions and special dangers in ventilation and building collapse will be taught in the classroom, along with hands-on experience. Equipment needed: Full turn-out gear and SCBA with one spare bottle required. SCBA must have a current hydro test date. : Brian Beatty, Captain, Charlotte Fire Department; North Carolina Fire/Rescue Commission SECTION-29: ROPES (12 HOURS)-FIP3009 Dates: Saturday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Sunday, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Applications of ropes in the fire service including: rope construction, care, maintenance and applications for the different types of ropes will be covered. The class will also cover the basics for tying knots, and advantages and disadvantages of the many knots used in the fire service. Correct tying of knots and use of these knots in various lifting and lowering applications will be demonstrated. Book: IFSTA Essentials, 5th or 6th edition (Note: Book is recommended but optional) Equipment needed: PPE equipment - helmet, gloves, eye protection, and 25 of body cord, (call us if you can t provide this, if possible). : Ted Hendrix, Firefighter, Ranlo Fire and Rescue; North Carolina Fire/Rescue Commission 14

15 FIREFIGHTER CERTIFICATION CLASSES (FFCC) SECTION-30: FIRE CONTROL (36 HOURS)-FIP3013 Dates: Thursday - Sunday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM This class will cover the objectives for Firefighter I/II for fire control. Firefighting concepts in areas such as vehicles, outside Class A fires, structural fires, both in a burning building and in an acquired structure, if available, will be demonstrated. Upon completion of the class objectives and testing, students will receive credit for FF I/II fire control. Equipment needed: Full turn-out gear and SCBA with one spare bottle required. SCBA must have a current hydro-test date. Must be at least 18 years old and not a current high school student. NFPA 1403 guidelines will be followed, including facial hair guidelines. s: Ben Hess, Assistant Chief of Training and Safety, Mooresville Fire/ Rescue; North Carolina Fire/Rescue Commission ; Perry Davis, Fire Marshal/EM Director Cleveland County; Chief, Oak Grove VFD; North Carolina Fire/ Rescue Commission SECTION-31: NC RIT Course (40 HOURS)-FIP6400 Dates: Thursday - Sunday, 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM This block course covers all three required parts of the NC Rapid Intervention Team (NCRIT) Certification course series as outlined by the NC Fire and Rescue Commission: FIP-6401 NCRIT Mayday, FIP-6402 NCRIT Firefighter Survival, and FIP-6403 NCRIT Rapid Intervention. This transfers as one all or nothing block to the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM). Students must successfully complete all parts to receive certification credit for this block course. Students who complete this course also satisfy the Mayday (FIP6401) and Safety & Survival (FIP6402) courses in the Firefighter Certification. Equipment needed: Full turn-out gear with SCBA and one spare cylinder. SCBA bottles must have current hydrotest date. s: Shad Johnson, Engine 32 and HazMat 4, Charlotte Fire Department; North Carolina Fire/ Rescue Commission ; Bryan Shuford, Firefighter, Charlotte Fire Department; North Carolina Fire/Rescue Commission ; Gary Burris, Lt., Gaffney Fire Department; Grover Rural VFD 15

16 TECHNICAL RESCUER CLASSES (TRCC) It is recommended students bring appropriate PPE to any TR class. This includes boots, gloves, weather-appropriate clothing, eye protection, etc. SECTION-32: TR RESCUE OPERATIONS (12 HOURS)-FIP6501 Dates: Friday, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM; Saturday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM This certification-related course in rescue operations will present the Technical Rescuer (TR) with the requirements for pre-planning, scene size-up, and hazards assessment for incidents involving rope rescue. This course will also introduce the Technical Rescuer to applicable standards addressing rope rescue, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), accessory gear, rope software, and rope hardware. This course should be offered consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines. Contact the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) for details. Reference: NFPA 1006 Chapters Five and Six. : Marty McGuinn, North Carolina Fire/Rescue Commission Level II; AAS Fire Rescue Tech; Captain, Sunny View Fire & Rescue SECTION-33: TR ANCHORS & MECHANICAL ADVANTAGE SYSTEMS (15 HOURS)-FIP6502 Dates: Saturday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Sunday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM This certification-related course in anchors and mechanical advantage systems (MAS) will present the Technical Rescuer (TR) with the correct techniques for the setup, operation, and function of various multiple-point anchor and portable anchor/lifting platform systems used during rope rescue incidents. This course should be offered consistent with the most current Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) guidelines. Contact OSFM for details. Reference: NFPA 1006 Chapters Five and Six. : David Hedrick, Claremont Rescue; NC Fire/Rescue Commission SECTION-34: HEALTH AND WELLNESS (8 HOURS)-FIP3024 Date: Saturday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM This course is designed to educate first responders on the importance of maintaining high levels of fitness and wellness in order to perform their assigned duties efficiently and safely. This class can be used for both TR and Fire Fighter Certification. : Ricky Perez, Firefighter Gastonia Fire Department, North Carolina Fire/Rescue Commission SECTION-35: TR FIXED ROPE SYSTEMS (12 HOURS)-FIP6503 Dates: Friday, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM; Saturday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM This certification-related course in fixed rope systems will present the Technical Rescuer (TR) with the correct techniques for the setup, operation, and function of fixed rope systems used during rope rescue incidents. This course should be offered consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines. Contact the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) for details. Reference: NFPA 1006 Chapters Five and Six. : Gerald Clodfelter, Chief (Ret.), Troutman Rescue Squad; Engineer, Conover Fire Department; North Carolina Fire/Rescue Commission, CEO-NCEMTF-4 USAR Team 16

17 TECHNICAL RESCUER CLASSES (TRCC) SECTION-36: TR HELICOPTER TRANSPORT (6 HOURS)-FIP6505 Date: Sunday, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM This certification-related course in helicopter transport will present to the Technical Rescuer (TR) general operating and safety guidelines when working with helicopters at emergency scenes for the protection of on-scene emergency providers, flight crews, and the civilian population. This course should be offered consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines. Contact the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) for details. Reference: NFPA 1006 Chapters Five and Six. : Bill Bump, Inspector/ Investigator, City of High Point; North Carolina Fire/Rescue Commission SECTION-37: TR HORIZONTAL SYSTEMS (12 HOURS)-FIP6506 Dates: Friday, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM; Saturday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM This certification-related course in horizontal systems will present the Technical Rescuer (TR) with the correct techniques for the setup, operation, and function of horizontal systems for use at a rope rescue incident. This course should be offered consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines. Contact the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) for details. Reference: NFPA 1006 Chapters Five and Six. : Ian Harrell, Director of Fire/ Rescue Programs, Surry Community College; North Carolina Fire/Rescue Commission SECTION-38: TR LOWERS AND RAISES (12 HOURS)-FIP6507 Dates: Saturday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Sunday, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM This certification-related course in lowers and raises will present the Technical Rescuer (TR) with the correct techniques for the setup, operation, and function of various types of high angle raising and lowering operations involving litters during a rope rescue incident. This course should be offered consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines. Contact the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) for details. Reference: NFPA 1006 Chapters Five and Six. : Staff 17

18 TECHNICAL RESCUER CLASSES (TRCC) SECTION-39: TR PPE (9 HOURS)-FIP6508 Date: Sunday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM This certification-related course in personal protective equipment (PPE) will introduce to the Technical Rescuer (TR) the need for and use of PPE to enable the rescuer to perform his/her duties in a safe and responsible manner. Physical characteristics of rescuers, stress, endurance, and the limitations of equipment will be discussed. This course should be offered consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines. Contact the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) for details. Reference: NFPA 1006 Chapters Five and Six. : Marty McGuinn, North Carolina Fire/Rescue Commission Level II; AAS Fire Rescue Tech; Captain, Sunny View Fire & Rescue SECTION-40: TR RESCUE EQUIPMENT (6 HOURS)-FIP 6509 Date: Sunday, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM This certification-related course in rescue equipment will introduce the Technical Rescuer (TR) to the operation and function of various tools and equipment commonly used in rescue operations. This course will also present procedures for care, inspection, and maintenance of personal protective equipment, tactical equipment, and apparatus. The value of periodic inspection and maintenance to reduce 18 the chances of unexpected equipment failure, performance failure, disabling injuries, and fatalities will be discussed. This course should be offered consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines. Contact the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) for details. Reference: NFPA 1006 Chapters Five and Six. : Mark Hinson, Fire Chief, City of Conover; NC Fire/Rescue Commission Level II SECTION-41: TR ROPE BASICS (12 HOURS)-FIP6510 Dates: Friday, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM; Saturday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM This certification-related course in rope basics will present to the Technical Rescuer (TR) safe and effective methods of rescue in elevated and below grade environments using ropes, knots, and rope related equipment. Mechanical advantage, anchors, anchoring techniques, and stress loads will be covered. This course should be offered consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines. Contact the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) for details. Reference: NFPA 1006 Chapters Five and Six. : Mark Hinson, Fire Chief, City of Conover; NC Fire/Rescue Commission Level II SECTION-42: TR VICTIM MANAGEMENT (16 HOURS)-FIP6511 Dates: Saturday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Sunday, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM This certification-related course in victim management will offer the Technical Rescuer (TR) practical applications for correctly gaining access to, stabilizing the environment, packaging, and removing patients for a ropes rescue incident. All the elements of anchors, fixed rope systems, lowers and raises, and high lines are employed. This course should be offered consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines. Contact the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) for details. Reference: NFPA 1006 Chapters Five and Six. : Staff

19 TECHNICAL RESCUER VEHICLE RESCUE CLASSES (TRVR) SECTION-43: TR VR RESCUE OPERATIONS/VEHICLE RESCUE (9 HOURS)-FIP5711 Date: Saturday, 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM This certification-related course in rescue operations for vehicle rescue will present the Technical Rescuer (TR) with the hazards of vehicle rescue operations, ICS, access, disentanglement, extrication, and the post rescue phases of vehicle rescue. This course should be offered consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines. Contact the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) for details. Reference: NFPA 1006 Chapter 10. : Bill Bump, Inspector/ Investigator, City of High Point; North Carolina Fire/Rescue Commission SECTION-44: TR VR VEHICLE ANATOMY/NEW TECHNOLOGIES (9 HOURS)-FIP5712 Date: Sunday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM This certification-related course in vehicle anatomy and new technologies will present the Technical Rescuer (TR) with information on vehicle anatomy and will introduce new technologies in vehicle devices which present hazards for rescue personnel. Topics included in this course are vehicle construction, crumple zones, bumper systems, air bags, side-impact protection systems, new vehicle innovations, propulsion systems, passive safety systems, and active safety systems. Suggestions on how to cope with innovative vehicles to safely mitigate a modern vehicle rescue will also be discussed. This course should be offered consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines. Contact the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) for details. Reference: NFPA 1006 Chapter 10. : Gerald Clodfelter, Chief (Ret.), Troutman Rescue Squad; Engineer, Conover Fire Department; North Carolina Fire/Rescue Commission, CEO-NCEMTF-4 USAR Team SECTION-45: TR VR STABILIZATION AND EXTRICATION (12 HOURS)-FIP5713 Dates: Saturday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Sunday, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM This certification-related course in stabilization and extrication techniques will present the Technical Rescuer (TR) the steps to stabilize a vehicle on four wheels, a side-resting vehicle, and a roof-resting vehicle. The Technical Rescuer will also be introduced to procedures for the following: opening a jammed door using a hinge attack and a latch attack, creating a third door, total door removal, sidewall removal, working with a collapsed roof, creating the roof flap, C-B-A roof pillar cut, procedures for total roof removal, trunk tunneling, through the floor access, displacing a steering column, dash roll, removal and/or relocation of pedals, and removing and/or relocating seats. This course should be offered consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines. Contact the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) for details. Reference: NFPA 1006 Chapter 10. : Scott Mecimore, Captain, Newton Fire Department; North Carolina Fire/Rescue Commission 19

20 TECHNICAL RESCUER VEHICLE RESCUE CLASSES (TRVR) SECTION-46: TR VR Large Vehicle Rescue (6 HOURS)-FIP5714 Date: Sunday, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM This certification-related course in large vehicle rescue will present the Technical Rescuer (TR) with the techniques required to mitigate large vehicle rescue incidents. The course will expose responders to scene hazards and scene stabilization techniques. This course should be offered consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines. Contact the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) for details. Reference: NFPA 1006 Chapter 10. : Ian Harrell, Director of Fire/ Rescue Programs, Surry Community College; North Carolina Fire/Rescue Commission SECTION-47: TR VR VICTIM MANAGEMENT (12 HOURS)-FIP5715 Dates: Saturday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Sunday, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM This certification-related course in victim management will present the Technical Rescuer (TR) with proper methods for the movement of patients from a hazardous situation while focusing on the safety and well-being of the patients and rescuers. Stabilizing the situation, gaining access, packaging, and removing patients from vehicle rescue incidents will be emphasized in this course. This course should be offered consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines. Contact the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) for details. Reference: NFPA 1006 Chapter 10. : Jody Smyre, Battalion Chief, Iredell EMS; Member Monticello FD; Claremont Rescue; North Carolina Fire/Rescue Commission 20

21 TECHNICAL RESCUER WATER & AG RESCUE CLASSES (TRWA) SECTION-48: TR: MACHINERY AND AGRICULTURAL RESCUE (36 HOURS)-FIP5720 Dates: Thursday - Sunday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM This class will cover the elements of agricultural machinery rescue incidents. Pre-planning, site surveys, incident plans, and size-up will also be covered. Design features of various pieces of farm equipment will be discussed. Upon completion, the RT will have practical skills for correctly gaining access to and stabilizing the environment, the machinery, and the patient; as well as packaging and removing the patient from an agricultural rescue incident. It is recommended students bring appropriate PPE to any TR class. This includes boots, gloves, weatherappropriate clothing, eye protection, etc. Old clothing is recommended as you will get dirty! This certification-related block course will present the Technical Rescuer with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Nineteen (Machinery) of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1006: Standard for Technical Rescue Professional Qualifications. In addition, this course covers agricultural-related emergencies and how to mitigate those responses. This block course includes all four required courses of the Technical Rescuer- Machinery and Agriculture certification program as outlined by the NC Fire and Rescue Commission for offering as of July 1, 2016: FIP-5721 TR MAG- Rescue Ops Machinery/Ag, FIP-5722 TR MAG-Stabilize/Extricate, FIP-5723 TR MAG-Large Machine/Ag Equip, and FIP-5724 TR MAG-Victim Management. This transfers as one all or nothing block to the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM). Students must successfully complete all courses that are part of this block to receive credit for any of the individual courses. Each course should be offered consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines. Contact OSFM for details. s: Brent Gordon, Captain, Charlotte Fire Department; North Carolina Fire/Rescue Commission ; Ken Hogue, Captain, Charlotte Fire Department; North Carolina Fire/Rescue Commission SECTION-49: TR Water Rescue Block Course (48 HOURS)-FIP6404 Dates: Thursday - Sunday, 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM (1 hour lunch each day) This Technical Rescuer (TR) Water block course will present the Technical Rescuer with the knowledge, skills, and ability to satisfy the requirements of Chapters 11 and 12 (surface and swift water) of NFPA 1006: Standard for Technical Rescue Professional Qualifications. This block course covers all four required parts of the Technical Rescuer Water certification course series as outlined by the NC Fire and Rescue Commission: FIP-6405 TR Water: Rescue Operations, FIP-6406 TR Water: Rescue Techniques, FIP-6407 TR Water: Rescue Transportation, and FIP-6408 TR Water: Rescue Victim Management. This transfers as one all or nothing block to the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM). Students must successfully complete all portions to receive certification credit for this block course. s: Reid Roper, Coordinator of Fire/Rescue and EMS at Caldwell Community College; North Carolina Fire/ Rescue Commission; William Long, Hudson Fire & Rescue; North Carolina Fire/Rescue Commission 21

22 TR CONFINED SPACE RESCUE CERTIFICATION (TRCR) SECTION-50: TR: CONFINED SPACE RESCUE OPERATIONS (9 HOURS)-FIP5901 Dates: Tuesday, November 8, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM This confined space rescue operations class will present the Technical Rescuer with the requirements for preplanning, scene size-up, and hazards assessment for incidents involving confined space emergencies. This class will also introduce the Technical Rescuer to applicable standards of confined spaces (permit required and non-permit required), PPE, and rescue equipment needed for emergencies involving confined spaces. SECTION-51: TR: CONFINED SPACE RESCUE RIGGING (20 HOURS)-FIP5902 Dates: Wednesday, November 9; Thursday, November 10; 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM This confined space rescue rigging course will present to the Technical Rescuer the proper use of ropes and other related rescue rigging equipment used during trench emergencies. This course will involve the setup of various ladder and timber configurations, anchors, and mechanical advantage systems used for technical rescues. Sections : Staff SECTION-52: TR: CONFINED SPACE HAZARD CONTROL (22 HOURS)-FIP5903 Dates: Friday and Saturday, 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM This confined space hazard control class will present the Technical Rescuer with the correct techniques for the setup, operation, and function of various hazard control measures and devices used during confined space rescue incidents. : Staff SECTION-53: TR: CONFINED SPACE VICTIM MANAGEMENT (9 HOURS)-FIP5904 Date: Sunday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM The confined space victim management course will offer the Technical Rescuer practical application for gaining, accessing, stabilizing, packaging, and removing patients from a confined space incident. Equipment needed: coveralls, gloves, hard hat, eye protection, and boots. : Staff SECTION-54: TR ROPES SERIES (77 HOURS)-FIP5800 Dates: Monday - Sunday, 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM This Technical Rescuer (TR) Ropes block course will present the Technical Rescuer with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to satisfy the requirements of Chapter 6 (Ropes) of NFPA 1006: Standard for Technical Rescue Professional Qualifications. This block course covers all six required parts of the Technical Rescuer Ropes certification course series as outlined by the NC Fire and Rescue Commission: FIP-5801 TR Ropes Rescue Operations, FIP-5802 TR Ropes Anchors, FIP-5803 TR Ropes Mechanical Advantage, FIP-5804 TR Ropes Fixed Ropes Systems, FIP-5805 TR Ropes Lowers and Raises, FIP-5806 TR Ropes Highlines, and FIP-5807 TR Ropes Victim Management. This transfers as one all or nothing block to the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM). Students must successfully complete all parts to receive certification credit for this block course. : Clint Walker, NREMT-P, Firefighter, Forest City FD, NC Fire/ Rescue Commission 22

23 SPECIAL CERTIFICATION CLASSES (FFSC) SECTION-55 FIRE LIFE SAFETY EDUCATOR, LEVEL I (36 HOURS)-FIP4630 Dates: Thursday - Sunday, 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Using local demographics, student will identify issues and plan priorities for the life safety education programs and will create a marketing plan designed to increase awareness in their community. Educators will discuss suggestions for working with elected officials to reduce injury, death and property damage. Participants will create a developmentally appropriate training program for their agency and compile education materials to supplement the new program. Participants will identify the training needs for Fire and Life Safety Educators within their organization, based on NFPA 1035, and will discuss methods to track customer satisfaction and success of the program. Participants will discuss methods to recruit, coordinate and train volunteer educators. Using local data, students will establish the types of fire and life safety problems occurring in their community and then develop a budget to use in completing a grant proposal. Students will have the opportunity to write a grant proposal that can be submitted to a grantor at the end of the class. Students should bring fire and injury loss statistics from their local areas and ideas for their grant proposal. The goal is for students to complete a grant application that is ready to submit for possible funding. : Terry Byers, Fire Education Coordinator, Hickory Fire Department; North Carolina Fire/ Rescue Commission SECTION-56: FIRE LIFE SAFETY EDUCATOR, LEVEL II (36 HOURS)-FIP 4631 Dates: Thursday - Sunday, 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Students will use their local data to establish the types of problems occurring in their community and then develop a plan to decrease these injuries or losses through a community risk assessment. To make the class more effective, students should bring fire and injury loss statistics from their local areas. Students will develop lesson plans and learning objectives for a Fire and Life safety program to meet the need in their community. Students will also develop appropriate informational materials, objectives, and instructional materials for a specific audience and topic, along with an evaluation component for an educational program. Students will use program needs, past expenditures and personnel costs to create a budget that meets their current budget guidelines. : Staff SECTION-57: FIRE LIFE SAFETY EDUCATOR, LEVEL III (36 HOURS)-FIP 4632 Dates: Thursday - Sunday, 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Students will be introduced to injuries that occur in North Carolina and programs that are designed to prevent these injuries. Students will also discuss the mission of their organizations and the responsibility of prevention education, to include using correct/ current fire & life safety educational messages and the role of the Fire & Life Safety Educator. This class is designed to give firefighters and fire & life safety educators ideas and confidence to teach safety to all ages. Students will participate in fire safety lessons and teach a safety lesson plan that they can use at their own department. Students will also be introduced to new Community Risk Reduction resources they can obtain at no cost. Class is designed to show a new educator how to keep successful records and reports. Students will review and document various fire and life safety educational programs, describe various formats, prepare written reports, and discuss time management and organizational skills. Information will be presented on how to develop and maintain a work schedule, arrange meetings, presentations, and community events, while reducing scheduling conflicts. Working with local media outlets and distributing fire & life safety materials and messages to the community will be discussed. : James Strickland, Captain, Longview FD; North Carolina Fire/Rescue Commission 23

24 SPECIAL CERTIFICATION CLASSES (FFSC) SECTION-58: INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM: I-300 (20 HOURS) Dates: Friday, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM; Saturday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Sunday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM This class will meet the needs of fire officers and managers with responsibilities to use, deploy, implement and/or function within an Incident Command System. It will also address the need for incident management systems; plus, structure and command skills needed to effectively use Incident Command System guidelines. : Bill Melton, Captain, Gaston County Police Department; NIMS SECTION-59: INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM: I-400 (14 HOURS) Dates: Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM This class will cover the explanation of how major incidents engender special management challenges, describe the circumstances in which an area command is established, and describe the circumstances in which multi- agency coordination systems are established. : Roland Hamrick, Retired Chief, Shelby Fire/Rescue; Boiling Springs Fire & Rescue; North Carolina Fire/Rescue Commission ; Program Manager, Specialized Consulting Services SECTION-60: TRAFFIC INCIDENT MANAGEMENT (TIMS) (6 HOURS)-FIP 7000 Date: Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM This course is designed to establish the foundation for and promote consistent training of all responders to achieve the three objectives of the Traffic Incident Management (TIM) National Unified Goal: responder safety; quick clearance from incidents; and prompt, reliable, interoperable communications. This course will familiarize fire and rescue personnel with the purpose of the Strategic Highway Research Program 2 (SHRP2) and National TIM Responder Training Program and how it relates specifically to North Carolina. Participants will learn to recognize and identify the dangers encountered by emergency responders working in or near traffic. : STAFF SECTION-61: LAW AND ADMINISTRATION (16 HOURS) Dates: Saturday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Sunday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM This class will cover the basic understanding of the governmental and legal system with which every code enforcement official works. This class satisfies training requirements for admission to the state qualifying exam. Students must furnish their own textbooks. Class must be successfully completed by anyone desiring to earn a certification as a North Carolina Code Enforcement Official. Textbooks Required: 1. Rules of the NC Code Officials Qualification Board 2. North Carolina State Building Code: Administrative Code and Policies 2012 To purchase Codes and Board Rules, contact ICCI at Allow two weeks for delivery. : Barrett Graham, Attorneyat-Law, Newport Fire Department 24

25 SPECIAL CERTIFICATION CLASSES (FFSC) SECTION-62: FIRE OFFICER I (36 HOURS)-FIP 3710 Dates: Thursday - Sunday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM This class will cover the knowledge, skills, and ability to satisfy the requirements of chapter four of NFPA 1021: Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications. The class is designed to meet the needs of the firstline company officer, giving candidates the basic information needed to function within a management position. : Keith Bost, CEO Management Solutions for Emergency Services LLC; North Carolina Fire/ Rescue Commission Textbook Required: Fire Officer: Principles and Practices, ISBN Jones and Bartlett book can be purchased through the NC Society of Fire Rescue s by visiting SECTION-63: FIRE OFFICER II (28 HOURS)-FIP 3711 Dates: Friday - Sunday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM This class will present the Fire Officer candidate with the knowledge, skills, and ability to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Five of NFPA 1021: Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications. The class is designed to meet the needs of the mid-level officer/supervisor. The class is built around class lectures and interactive group exercises. : STAFF Textbook Required: Fire Officer: Principles and Practices, ISBN Jones and Bartlett book can be purchased through the NC Society of Fire Rescue s by visiting SECTION-64 : RESCUE OFFICER (24 HOURS)-FIP6900 Dates: Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Saturday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Sunday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM This certification-related course presents the rescue service member with an avenue for gaining knowledge and skills needed to become an effective officer within his or her respective organization. Topics covered include human resources management; communication skills; operating as a manager, leader, mentor and coach to subordinates; improving customer service; interfacing with the service community; and the importance of health and safety in rescue services. Topics align with related National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 1021, Standards for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, objectives. This is a NC Fire and Rescue Commission certification course. : STAFF 25

26 SPECIAL CERTIFICATION CLASSES (FFSC) SECTION-65: FIRE INSTRUCTOR I (27 HOURS)-FIP 3806 Dates: Friday - Sunday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM This course covers the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to train others in fire service operations. Topics include planning, presenting and evaluating lesson plans, learning styles, use of media, communication, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to meet the requirements of the Fire Level 1 objectives from National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) students should be able to meet the requirements of the Fire Level II objectives from National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) : Chris Poston, Battalion Chief (ret), Shelby Fire & Rescue; North Carolina Fire/Rescue Commission Textbook Required: Fire and Emergency Services (8th), ISBN IFSTA. Book can be purchased through the NC Society of Fire Rescue s by visiting www. ncsfri.org : Dr. John Still, President Still Waters Consulting Firm; North Carolina Fire/Rescue Commission Textbook Required: Fire and Emergency Services (8th), ISBN IFSTA. Book can be purchased through the NC Society of Fire Rescue s by visiting www. ncsfri.org. SECTION-66: FIRE INSTRUCTOR II (36 HOURS)-FIP 3807 Dates: Thursday - Sunday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM This course covers the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to train others in fire service operations. Topics include planning, presenting and evaluating lesson plans, learning styles, use of media, communication, and other related topics. Upon completion, 26

27 NATIONAL FIRE ACADEMY CLASSES (NFAC) A National Fire Academy SID (student identification) number is required for any National Fire Academy classes. You must have your SID number with you if you plan to attend any of the following sections: Please see link below for creating the SID. NFA Link: gov/nfa/about/attend/ftin.shtm. SECTION-67: NFA ARSON DETECTION FOR THE FIRST RESPONDER (12 HOURS) Dates: Saturday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Sunday, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM This class covers the basic techniques for determining fire origin and cause, and recognizing primary clues or evidence of arson. This is a National Fire Academy class offering instruction in the proper identification of incendiary fire from the level of a first in firefighter. Students will also learn the basic skills of managing a crime scene and the collection of various forms of evidence. Requirements to attend: National Fire Academy SID number. Please see link below for creating the SID. NFA Link: nfa/about/attend/ftin.shtm. : Thomas Goforth, Charlotte Fire Department Investigation; NFA SECTION-68: NFA LEADERSHIP I: STRATEGIES FOR COMPANY SUCCESS (12 HOURS) Dates: Saturday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Sunday, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM This class covers the basic skills and tools needed to perform effectively as a leader in the fire service. Techniques and approaches to problem solving, identifying and assessing the needs of the company officer, running meetings effectively in the fire service environment, and decision making for the company officer will be covered. Requirements to attend: A National Fire Academy SID (student identification) number is required. Please see link below for creating the SID. NFA Link: attend/ftin.shtm. : Jim Hanline, 30 plus years of experience in the fire service; Retired Captain, Charlotte Fire Department; North Carolina Fire/Rescue Commission SECTION-69: NFA LEADERSHIP II: STRATEGIES FOR PERSONAL SUCCESS (12 HOURS) Dates: Saturday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Sunday, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM This class covers basic leadership skills and tools needed to perform effectively in the fire service environment, including ethics, use and abuse of power at the officer level, creativity in the fire service environment, and management of the multiple roles of a company officer. The class is targeted for training officers, fire or rescue personnel due for promotion, line fire officers, unit commanders, or program supervisors seeking a promotion. Requirements to attend: A National Fire Academy SID (student identification) number is required. Please see link below for creating the SID. NFA Link: attend/ftin.shtm. : John White, Training Officer Apex FD; North Carolina Fire and Rescue Commission 27

28 NATIONAL FIRE ACADEMY CLASSES (NFAC) SECTION-70: NFA LEADERSHIP III: STRATEGIES FOR SUPERVISORY SUCCESS (12 HOURS) Dates: Saturday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Sunday, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM This class covers basic leadership skills and tools geared toward the company officer to perform effectively in the fire service environment. It also covers the when and how to delegate to subordinates, assess personal leadership styles through situational leadership, discipline subordinates, and apply coaching/motivating techniques. Requirements to attend: A National Fire Academy SID (student identification) number is required. Please see link below for creating the SID. NFA Link: attend/ftin.shtm. : Jake Whisnant, (Ret.) Assistant Chief, Shelby Fire and Rescue; Executive Director North Carolina Association of Fire Chiefs; North Carolina Fire/Rescue Commission 28 SECTION-71: NFA TRAINING OPERATIONS IN SMALL DEPARTMENTS (16 HOURS) Dates: Saturday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Sunday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM This two-day class 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 may include training drills and coordinating training with a nearby larger city or state training function. Class 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. Requirements to attend: A National Fire Academy SID (student identification) number is required. Please see link below for creating the SID. NFA Link: attend/ftin.shtm. : Ben Lunsford, North Carolina Fire/Rescue Commission SECTION-72: NFA PREPARATION FOR INITIAL COMPANY OPERATIONS (PICO) (16 HOURS) Dates: Saturday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Sunday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM This class 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 operations. This class is ideal for company officers, acting officers, or senior firefighters who command a fire company during emergency operations. Pre-requisite: NIMS ICS 100/200. Requirements to attend: A National Fire Academy SID (student identification) number is required. Please see link below for creating the SID. NFA Link: attend/ftin.shtm. : Eddie Vanhoy, Captain, Charlotte FD, North Carolina Fire/Rescue Commission

29 SECTION-73: NFA STRATEGY AND TACTICS FOR INITIAL COMPANY OPERATIONS (STICO) (16 HOURS) Dates: Saturday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Sunday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM This two-day course 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. This class is ideal for any firefighters or fire officers who may be responsible for incident command at a structure fire. Pre-requisite: NIMS ICS 100/200 Requirements to attend: A National Fire Academy SID (student identification) number is required. Please see link below for creating the SID: NFA Link: attend/ftin.shtm. : Bobby Barton, Coordinator/ of Fire and Rescue Training, North Carolina Fire/ Rescue Commission NATIONAL FIRE ACADEMY CLASSES (NFAC) 29

30 SECTION-74: TR: SAR WORKER SEARCH TACTICS and TECHNIQUES (24 HOURS) Dates: Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Saturday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Sunday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM This course is design to introduce the New SAR Worker Bee to the world of searching for a missing person on land. This three-day course will build a new SAR worker from the ground up with teaching them self-survival on the first day of class. Topics include clothing, gear and food needed to be a proper searcher. Then we will go out and build a five-minute emergency shelter along with building an emergency fire for rehab. The second day of class is all about navigation. The student will learn how to read a compass and map and how to navigate in the field on a compass course. The third day of class the student will learn about search tactics and the different techniques of how to go about searching for a victim. Students will learn passive and active search tactics to include critical separation. The program includes classroom and field training exercises. This will be a three-day course only, non-credential. This is a class designed to be an alternate to the Wilderness class and Funsar class. This class is 30 FIREFIGHTER/RESCUE SKILLS CLASSES (FFRS) designed to help departments where they cannot afford to send people to a 60-hour class. This is for the SAR field worker only. We will not be going over Command roles. For that, we recommend taking a SAR Management class. Ropes are a big part of search also, but a different element of search and most students have this already. : Darren Ledford, P/T at Lincoln County Sheriff s Office, Special Operation Dive and Land Search; Emergency Management; Retired LT/ Paramedic, Gaston County EMS-30 years of service; Technical Rescue Support Unit; Gaston County STAR Team, Assistant Coordinator; Technical Rescuer / Specialist ; NC Fire & Rescue Commission; Trench & High Angle Rescue; Technical Rescuer & Wilderness SAR ; Swift Water Rescue Rescue 3 International - SRT and Boat operator & SRT-and Advance ; National Association of Search and Rescue (NASAR) Qualifications; Fundamentals of Search and Rescue Assit. (FUNSAR); SAR Tech II & III Asst. : Trent Carpenter, Captain with Cherryville Fire Dept.; Special Operations with the Lincoln County Sheriff s office, Dive and Land Search, Emergency Management; SAR & Dive Team Coordinator For Lincoln County; 29 years of fire service experience; 19 years in Law enforcement; 20 years of SAR experience; Level II Fire service instructor; Intermediate Law Enforcement Certificate; Level I EMS ; Swift Water Rescue Rescue 3 International; SRT & SRT-Advance; National Association of Search and Rescue (NASAR) Qualifications; Fundamentals of Search and Rescue (FUNSAR); SAR Tech III, SAR Coordinator Day One Introduction Class schedule Search components SAR worker equipment: Type of SAR packs, Pack gear, 10 c s, Clothing, Shelter, Fire, Food Outside practical Shelter building Fire building Team fire and shelter building Day Two Navigation Map reading Compass reading Outside practical 100 meter talley step Circle course Cross course Compass course Day Three Scene size up Tactical Search Techniques Outside practical Critical spacing Grid search Area or compass search Route search Requirements for Class: The items below are what a new SAR worker would need... some items listed below * you can wait to purchase after the class. We have the items for you to use during class.

31 FIREFIGHTER/RESCUE SKILLS CLASSES (FFRS) Pack (day pack will work) Shelter tarp, 5 x 7 or 8 x 8 4-small tent stakes 100 feet... small 550 cord or similar Water container (fire-resistant metal) Water for 10 hours Rain Gear for outdoor work Snacks for operations Good quality knife Small lighter Altoids tin 10 cotton balls Small tube of Vaseline Paper to take notes in class room Note pad for in field work Pencil Ruler Tracking stick- 4ft 1 -inch dowel rod or stick with sharp point and 5 rubber bands Role of orange flagging tape *A good base plate compass, approved by instructor. We will have compasses you can use for the class. A tally step counter (umpire counter) *A sar grid reader, we will have the grid readers for you to use. *Tally index reader, we will have on site for you. NOTE: If you don t have any of the things on this list let us know; we may be able to help. SECTION-75: EMERGENCY VEHICLE ROLLOVER PREVENTION (3 HOURS) Date: Friday, 7:00 PM -10:00 PM This class will cover understanding the scope of the rollover issue, and influences and physical dynamics, as well as mechanics of vehicle rollovers, and ways to prevent vehicle rollover. : Doc Tallent, Fire Service Training Officer, Cleveland County; Cleveland Volunteer Fire Department; North Carolina Fire/Rescue Commission SECTION-76: ADVANCED VEHICLE EXTRICATION (14 HOURS) Dates: Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM This class will cover vehicle stabilization and advanced extrication techniques. Students will learn how to stabilize vehicles and extricate victims from the most challenging situations such as rollovers, under rides, vehicles on their sides, and multiple vehicle collisions with multiple extrications. This class will be mostly scenario based, with a limited amount of classroom time. Students need to have at least a basic knowledge of all power and hand tool extrication equipment. This class is perfect for the student who has a basic knowledge of extrication and is ready to move -up to the next level of training. Equipment needed: Full turn-out gear required or extrication jumpsuits with helmets, boots, gloves and eye protection. : Terry Foxx, Chief, Alexander Rescue Squad; North Carolina Fire/ Rescue Commission SECTION-77: THERMAL IMAGING (8 HOURS) Date: Saturday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM This class will cover thermal imaging technology, operational terms, uses, and limitations, as well as hands-on training evolutions designed to present the student with opportunities to learn how to use thermal imagers on a variety of emergency situations. Equipment needed: Full gear with SCBA : Shane Bowman, Captain, Lincolnton FD; North Carolina Fire/ Rescue 31

32 FIREFIGHTER/RESCUE SKILLS CLASSES (FFRS) SECTION-78: INTRODUCTION TO FIREFIGHTING (14 HOURS) Dates: Saturday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Sunday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM This class is for new or junior firefighters and is an introduction to the dangers, equipment, and procedures used in the fire service. Requirement: Must be at least 16 years old. Equipment needed: Full turn-out gear and SCBA and one spare bottle required. SCBA bottles must have current hydrotest date. : Brandon Pressley, Firefighter, Gastonia Fire Department; NC DOI SECTION-79: NCRRS Rural Water Supply (12 HOURS) Dates: Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM This class will consist of the Water Supply Section used in the North Carolina Rating and Response System. The class will include both classroom and hands on training to include pressurized hydrants and the water treatment plant operations along with the distribution of water mains. It will also cover rural water supply with no hydrants and a combination of both pressurized hydrants and water shuttle operations. We will also be doing a hands-on water shuttle as done during an inspection and how to maximize your water shuttle operations including the ins and outs of doing this along with the setup of water supply operations and tanker dumps in order to receive the best credit possible. Equipment needed: Full Turnout Gear Required for the hands-on exercise. : Davie Summey, Inspections Supervisor NCDOI/OSFM Asst. : TBD SECTION-80: UNDERSTANDING THE NORTH CAROLINA RESPONSE RATING SYSTEM (12 HOURS) Dates: Saturday and Sunday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM This class will review the latest information and factors which go into the make-up of the public protection rating of cities and fire districts. The system continues to evaluate three major categories of fire suppression: Fire Department, Emergency Communications, and Water Supply. The course also includes the Community Risk Section that recognizes community efforts to reduce losses through fire prevention, public fire safety, and fire investigation. Equipment needed: A thumb/flash drive data storage device for latest information. : Terry Young, Fire Rating Inspector NCDOI/OSFM; Asst. : TBD 32

33 FIREFIGHTER/RESCUE SKILLS CLASSES (FFRS) SECTION-81: STRUCTURAL FIREFIGHTING/FLASHOVER SIMULATOR (15 HOURS) Dates: Saturday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Sunday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM This class will provide students with advanced skills in the art of the structural fire attack. Students should be prepared to train on fires in Class A and Class B burn building settings, as well as the acquired structure setting. Students must be experienced firefighters with successful completion of all the NFPA required 1403 classes, and must have their chief s authorization. Must meet minimum age requirements (18 years of age or older), and not a current high school student. NFPA 1403 guidelines will be followed including facial hair guidelines. This class will also include evolutions inside the Drager Phase I Flashover Simulator. Equipment needed: Students need to provide full PPE with SCBA and one spare cylinder. SCBA bottle must have current hydro-test date. s: Jody Blanton, Battalion Chief, Gastonia Fire Department; North Carolina Fire/Rescue Commission ; Nathan Rogers, Captain, Asheville FD; North Carolina Fire/Rescue Commission ; Eric Curtis, Captain, Gastonia FD; North Carolina Fire/Rescue Commission SECTION-82: CHIEF 101 (8 HOURS)-FIP 3714 INITIAL / FIP 3715 UPDATE Date: Saturday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM This class will cover the insight into paperwork and other issues facing today s fire departments. There will be a heavy emphasis on benefits from the State Firemen s Association, the Firemen s and Rescue Squad Worker s Pension Fund, the PSOB, Worker s Compensation and the State of NC. Packets outlining the procedure to follow in case of a line of duty death will be provided as well. This class is designed to be beneficial to all firefighters and is packed full of good information. Chiefs, company officers, and firefighters are encouraged to attend. : Phil Welch, Chief, Gastonia Fire Department; North Carolina Fire/ Rescue Commission Board Member; North Carolina Fire/Rescue Commission SECTION-83: WILDLAND FIRE SUPPRESSION FOR FIRE DEPARTMENTS (16 HOURS) Dates: Saturday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Sunday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM This class is designed for the rural fire department firefighter as a supplement to his/her regular training program as outlined in NFPA pamphlet It s for both the firefighter with little experience and the firefighter with experience in wildland fires, who are not full-time wildland firefighters and are limited to small initial attack units. : Staff SECTION-84: AHA BLS FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER, INSTRUCTOR COURSE (8 HOURS) Date: Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM To become an AHA BLS, candidates need to complete an online module. This module is essentially prework, or preparation, for the classroom course, which you teach. The pre-work allows candidates to maximize their hands-on and practice time with you in the classroom. There are 4 steps to becoming a BLS : 1. Candidates align with a Training Center. 2. Candidates take the online module. 3. Candidates take the classroom course. 4. Candidates are monitored as they teach. Current BLS providers will learn how to become an AHA BLS HCP instructor. Students will not receive a BLS instructor card upon course completion, as they must be monitored in teaching their first class. Students must come to class with the BLS Manual. This is available for purchase from channing-bete.com/. Item # , or by calling Prerequisites: Currently certified as AHA BLS healthcare provider. Students must be at least 16 years old. Material needed for class: BLS Manual. If you have any questions about this class, please call Thomas McNeilly at (704) : Glynn Lookabill, MA. Ed., EMT-B, NCOEMS Level I EMT-B 33

34 FIREFIGHTER/RESCUE SKILLS CLASSES (FFRS) SECTION-85: AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT (ACLS) INSTRUCTOR COURSE (8 HOURS) Date: Saturday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM To become an AHA ACLS, candidates need to complete an online module. This module is essentially prework or preparation for the classroom course you teach. The pre-work allows candidates to maximize their handson and practice time with you in the classroom. There are 4 steps to becoming an ACLS : 1. Candidates align with a Training Center. 2. Candidates take the online module. 3. Candidates take the classroom course. 4. Candidates are monitored as they teach. Current ACLS providers will learn how to become an AHA ACLS instructor. Students will not receive an ACLS instructor card upon course completion, as they must be monitored in teaching their first class. Students must come to class with the ACLS Manual. This is available for purchase from Item # , or by calling Prerequisites: Currently certified as AHA BLS healthcare provider and ACLS provider. Material needed for class: ACLS Manual. If you have any questions about this class, please call Thomas McNeilly at : Staff 34 SECTION-86: PALS INSTRUCTOR (8 HOURS) Date: Sunday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM To become an AHA PALS, candidates need to complete an online module. This module is essentially prework or preparation for the classroom course you teach. The pre-work allows candidates to maximize their handson and practice time with you in the classroom. There are 4 steps to becoming a PALS : 1. Candidates align with a Training Center. 2. Candidates take the online module. 3. Candidates take the classroom course. 4. Candidates are monitored as they teach. Current PALS providers will learn how to become an AHA PALS instructor. Students will not receive a PALS instructor card upon course completion, as they must be monitored in teaching their first class. Students must come to class with the PALS Manual. This is available for purchase from or by calling Prerequisites: Currently certified as AHA BLS healthcare provider and PALS provider. Material needed for class: PALS Manual. If you have any questions about this class, please call Thomas McNeilly at : Staff SECTION-87: EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES TRACK (4 HOUR BLOCKS, TOTAL 16 HOURS) Dates: Friday, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM; Saturday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Sunday, 8:00 AM - Noon This track is open to anyone who holds an EMS certification and needs Continuing Education hours. At the completion of this track, the student will receive 16 hours of credit for Continuing Education. Students will receive a certificate for each individual class they complete. Friday, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM: Head to Toe Assessment: Are you sure I will not hurt you? Saturday, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM: Airway Management: Is he breathing? Saturday, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Pediatric Emergencies: I am not a small adult! Sunday, 8 AM - Noon: Trauma Emergencies: I am not sure what to fix first! If you have any questions about this class, please call Thomas McNeilly at (704) : Chris Swannson, EMT- P, NC OEMS Level I; Paramedic

35 FIREFIGHTER/RESCUE SKILLS CLASSES (FFRS) SECTION-88: BASIC ENGINE COMPANY OPERATIONS (17 HOURS) Dates: Friday, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM; Saturday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Sunday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM This class covers engine company operations, various duties, procedures, personnel assignments, and operations at structural fires. Introduction to methods for personnel accountability, assignments, tactical priorities, and first due and subsequent arriving engine companies will be conducted using various student and group activities. Size-up for the attack team, equipment for each firefighter, tactical assignments, water supply options, hose, nozzle, ventilation considerations, and stream selection are some of the topics covered in class and through actual hands-on instruction. Firefighter safety, primary search, tool assignments, and tactical priorities are covered. The engine company RIT team assignments will also be covered in this class. This class is a must for the new structural firefighter or officer that has limited experience in the field and would like to have a more effective role on the fire ground. Class size will be limited to the first 30 students. This class will involve a live structural burn. Must be at least 18 years of age and not a current high school student. NFPA 1403 guidelines will be followed including facial hair guidelines. Note: Class begins at 7:00 PM on Friday night. This class requires chief s signature on registration and Chief s Affirmation Form. Pre-requisite: Experienced firefighters only (3 years minimum). Experience as a junior firefighter will not be accepted. Equipment needed: Full turn-out gear required, SCBA and one extra bottle. SCBA bottles must have current hydrotest date. : Benny Clark, Captain (Ret), Engine 20, Charlotte Fire Department; 37 years of experience; North Carolina Fire/Rescue Commission ; Russ King, Captain Engine 13, Charlotte Fire Department, North Carolina Fire / Rescue Commission SECTION-89: SMALL AIRCRAFT CRASH RESCUE (ARFF) (14 HOURS) Dates: Saturday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM This class will consist of classroom and hands-on training on the fire ground. On the first day, a three-hour block of lecture will cover the aircraft rescue and firefighting in a broader view. The second three-hour block will focus on general aviation aircraft and the hazards, as this is the type of aircraft structural firefighters are most likely to face. Day two will begin on the training ground, where students will get an up-close look at a small general aviation aircraft. We will cover the approach to the aircraft and rescue concerns. Students will get the opportunity to remove victims from the cabin several different ways. We will discuss stabilizing the aircraft, as well as securing the aircraft with a proper shutdown. We will then progress into a live burn where students will apply what they have learned to control an aviation incident. This class will utilize CCC s ARFF Training Aircraft! Equipment needed: Full turn-out gear and SCBA with one spare cylinder. SCBA cylinders must have current hydro date. : Robert Marley, Firefighter City of Greensboro FD, NC Fire/Rescue Commission 35

36 FIREFIGHTER/RESCUE SKILLS CLASSES (FFRS) SECTION-90: BASIC TRUCK COMPANY SKILLS (17 HOURS) Dates: Friday, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM; Saturday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Sunday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Whether your department has a truck company or not, this class will teach skills that every firefighter must be able to perform to have a successful outcome on the fire ground. Every fire needs Truck Company skills performed. Skills to be covered include: ventilating peaked and flat roofs, horizontal ventilation, forcing doors, saw use, primary searches, searching with water cans, vent/enter/search, and ground ladder placement. Equipment needed: Full turn-out gear and SCBA with one spare cylinder. SCBA cylinders must have current hydro date. Students need to be Firefighter I certified (minimum). : Scott Hardin, Captain, Charlotte Fire Department; North Carolina Fire/Rescue Commission. SECTION-91: VENT, ENTER, AND SEARCH (14 HOURS) Dates: Saturday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Sunday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM This class will be a complete overview of the outside vent position. This position is deployed from one of the first arriving units. They can relay critical information to the operating force about the rear or sides of the fire building. If the outside vent is properly equipped, they can provide coordinated horizontal ventilation for the fire-attack crew. The seasoned firefighter can use size-up to identify and access (Vent Enter Search) target areas for search that may be difficult to find or are blocked by fire from the inside. This class will provide information about performing the outside vent position and practice applying the skills to be successful. The class is lecture and hands-on and assumes interior firefighting certification. Equipment needed: Full turn-out gear and SCBA with one spare bottle required. SCBA must have a current hydro test date. : Deany Phillips, Firefighter, Charlotte Fire Department; North Carolina Fire/Rescue Commission SECTION-92: VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION (3 HOURS) Date: Friday, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM This class is specifically designed to provide Fire/Rescue/EMS Department Personnel with a look into the complexities of recruitment and retention of volunteers in the Fire/ Rescue/EMS Services. Students will enhance their knowledge of what volunteers are looking for, how to recruit them, and how to retain them. They will also learn how to prepare your department to better handle your membership and training needs to retain both new and seasoned members. This class will expose the positive and negative impacts for both Volunteer Fire and Rescue/EMS Departments and their volunteers. : Staff 36

37 FIREFIGHTER/RESCUE SKILLS CLASSES (FFRS) SECTION-93: FIRE SCENE DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY (12 HOURS) Dates: Saturday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Sunday, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM This class will allow fire investigators to learn the facts about digital photography and processing digital images for use as evidence in legal proceedings. The strengths and limitations of digital photography and acceptable methods for securing the images and documenting processing after the images are made will be discussed. The presentation will also introduce the key components of a digital image SOP for use by fire investigators and key legal decisions that have impacted the acceptance of digital images in the court room. : Staff SECTION-94: THE RECOGNITION OF THE OCCULT FOR THE FIRST RESPONDER (12 HOURS) Dates: Saturday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Sunday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM This class is designed to educate first responders in the area of the occult and terrorism. It will attempt to dispel myths and misunderstanding often created by the media including Hollywood. During the first half of the class, the instructor will define and discuss the differences of Satanism, Witchcraft and Hispanic/Mexican folk magic. Because of the growing concern of gangs and hate groups, special attention will be given to Hispanic drug cartels and their deceiving practices of religious traditions and rituals that appear to be Catholic in nature. Illustrations of the narco satins, including Santa Muerta who is the saint of death, will be shown to enlighten the first responder with a better understanding of the misuse of Catholic saints. The second half of the class will define terrorism, including the differences between international, domestic, state sponsored, lone wolf, cyber and agricultural. The distinct comparison will be presented between religion and its contribution to terrorism. Students will have a better understanding of weapons of mass destruction and their relative potential for death and destruction. Other information covered will include the definition of improvised explosive devices and sleeper cells, indicators of potential terrorist activity, vulnerabilities and what might be targeted and the origins of radical Islam and why they hate us. Most importantly, the instructor will discuss the dangers of terrorism for the first responder. This block of instruction is unique and valuable and encompasses over 25 years of law enforcement training for both instructors. No recording devices or cameras will be allowed in the classroom. This is not a class in religion. s: Kathy Rector, M.Ed.; Retired Police Officer; Trainer, Federal Government, and EMT; Gary Rector, Education AB Political Science, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; Masters, Adult Education, Appalachian State University; Relevant Experience Former Detective, Former, Department Manager and Director North Carolina Justice Academy; Former Professor and Director of Criminal Justice, Pfeiffer University, Misenheimer, NC Director of State and Local Antiterrorism Training for North Carolina 37

38 FIREFIGHTER/RESCUE SKILLS CLASSES (FFRS) SECTION-95: INSTRUCTOR INDOCTRINATION (8 HOURS) Dates: Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM This class is designed to teach new instructors the North Carolina Fire/ Rescue Certification delivery system and instructor qualification process. Indoctrination class is a requirement before a new instructor can sign up for a Qualification School or a Field Tested Qualification. The prerequisite for this class is II certification. This class will meet the following objectives: 1. Learn the NC Statutes and regulatory agencies and systems 2. Learn the NC FRC policy and procedures 3. Understanding process, development, and intent of the NC Lesson Plan and Practical Skills 4. Learn what to do and not do through case studies This class is NOT required for instructors who already possess an active qualification in any subject area. : Wayne Bailey, Western Region Certification Specialist, Office of State Fire Marshal SECTION-96: HELICOPTERS & UAV S IN SEARCH & RESCUE (18 HOURS) Dates: Friday, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM; Saturday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Sunday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM The class, Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for the Emergency Responder for law enforcement, EMS, fire and rescue personnel that are looking to add this tool to their toolbox. You do not need to be a Part 107 Commercial Pilot for suas to attend this class. We ll cover the FAA rules and North Carolina General Statutes pertaining to the use of UAS during emergencies. We ll cover basic fundamentals for search and rescue, mapping, Visual Observers, search patterns, use of Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) and zoom lens. Weather permitting, we ll do live demonstrations of this technology all day Sunday. Maximum Size: 24 Equipment Needed: Appropriate clothing for outdoor exercise. No open toe shoes. Participants should have a pair of safety glasses. : Wayne Bailey, Western Region Certification Specialist, Office of State Fire Marshal 38

39 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Cleveland County Fire and Rescue College Committee Winfield Abee David Ayscue Richard Carroll Brent Gordon Jimmy Hensley Doc Tallent Cleveland County Fire Department Training Officers David McDaniel Bethlehem VFD Lucas Rollins Boiling Springs Fire & Rescue Danny Mosteller Casar VFD Clint Beam Cleveland VFD Toby Hoyle Fallston VFD Jimmy Hensley Grover VFD Scotty Richards Grover VFD (Honorary) Jamie Black Kings Mountain FD Steven McMurry Lawndale VFD Shane Anderson Number Three VFD Phil Whitaker Number Seven VFD Tommy Parsley Oak Grove VFD Todd McMurry Polkville VFD Mike Hamrick Shanghai VFD Jimmy Wellmon Shelby Fire Department Todd Pearson Waco VFD Cleveland County Emergency Management Perry Davis Director/Fire Marshal Bobby Horton Deputy Fire Marshal Josh Queen Fire Inspector Doc Tallent Fire Service Training Officer Cleveland County Firefighter s Association Don Loucks, Number Seven VFD President Brian Beatty, Fallston VFD Vice President Jimmy Hensley, Grover VFD Vice President Steven McMurry, Lawndale VFD Secretary Alex Gordon, Waco VFD Treasurer Dr. J. Eric Davis, Shelby FD Chaplain Cleveland Community College Kenny Weatherington Regional Coordinator, NCCCS Ken Mooney Vice President, Continuing Education Jimmy Hensley Brown ETC Coordinator Tommy McNeilly EMS Coordinator, Brown ETC Roberta Van Dyke Fire Training Specialist, Brown ETC Teresa Lail EMS Training Specialist, Brown ETC Richard Carroll Fire Protection Technology Cleveland County Fire Chiefs John McDaniel Bethlehem VFD Brandon Workman Boiling Springs Fire & Rescue Danny Mosteller Casar VFD Chip Davis Cleveland VFD Danny Tysinger Fallston VFD Louis Wilson Grover VFD Frank Burns Kings Mountain FD Phillip Eaker Lawndale VFD Greg Harris Number Three VFD Richard Morgan Number Seven VFD Perry Davis Oak Grove VFD Jerry Silver Polkville VFD Mike Carr Shanghai VFD William Hunt Shelby Fire Department Brent Gordon Waco Community VFD 39

40 For Office Use Only ID# PAYMENT PAYMENT METHOD DATE ENTERED 2018 CLEVELAND COUNTY FIRE & RESCUE COLLEGE REGISTRATION FORM Social Security Number (Must have full Social for State Certification) Date of Birth Last Name First Name Middle Name Address City State Zip Code Home Phone Cell Phone Gender Male Female T-Shirt Size S M L XL XXL XXXL Race White Black Hispanic Other Native American Asian/ Pacific Islander Student Address *Required Employment Full-Time Part-Time Underemployed Retired Education (Check Highest Completed) GED Department Name Department Address City State Zip Code Department Phone Section# Section# Section# Section# List Four Choices If first choice is unavailable, you will be assigned your second choice. notices will be sent to those students. Class Name Class Name Class Name Class Name 40

41 For Office Use Only ID# PAYMENT PAYMENT METHOD DATE ENTERED 2018 CLEVELAND COUNTY FIRE & RESCUE COLLEGE REGISTRATION FORM Social Security Number (Must have full Social for State Certification) Date of Birth Last Name First Name Middle Name Address City State Zip Code Home Phone Cell Phone Gender Male Female T-Shirt Size S M L XL XXL XXXL Race White Black Hispanic Other Native American Asian/ Pacific Islander Student Address *Required Employment Full-Time Part-Time Underemployed Retired Education (Check Highest Completed) GED Department Name Department Address City State Zip Code Department Phone Section# Section# Section# Section# List Four Choices If first choice is unavailable, you will be assigned your second choice. notices will be sent to those students. Class Name Class Name Class Name Class Name 41

42 Cleveland Community College Chief s Affirmation Form Live Burn Classes The registration accompanying this form will not be considered valid and will not be accepted without an official, original signature by the chief of the applicant s fire department. Documentation may be required for training not received through Cleveland Community College. These records must be made available immediately upon the request of the Secretary/Fire Rescue Coordinator at CCC or a Cleveland Community College training representative. I do hereby affirm the firefighter listed on this registration form has received training to meet the performance objectives for Firefighter I of the following sections of NFPA 1001, Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications, 2012 Edition: Orientation and Safety, Fire Behavior, Rescue, Overhaul, Portable Extinguishers, Personal Protective Equipment, Fire Hose, Appliances & Streams, Ladders, Water Supply, Ventilation, and Building Construction. Name Name Name Name Name Name Chief Name Printed Signature Fire & Rescue College Fees for North Carolina Fire, Rescue & Law Enforcement Participants: $20 Fire College fee per person Out-of-state and those not fee waived: $70 per class (1-24 hours) $125 per class (25 50 hours) Plus $20 Fire College fee Make Check Payable To: Cleveland Community College Return Registration Form and Registration Fee to: Jimmy Hensley Cleveland Community College 137 South Post Road Shelby, NC No registrations will be taken by telephone or fax. All fees must accompany registration forms. 42

43 ACCOMMODATIONS AREA HOTELS For complete details on available lodging visit Shelby Area Country Inn & Suites (host hotel) 2001 E. Dixon Blvd Hampton Inn (Cleveland Mall) 2001 E. Dixon Blvd Econo Lodge 8225 W. Dixon Blvd Comfort Inn 2012 E. Marion Street Super 8 Motel 1716 E. Dixon Blvd Kings Mountain Area Quality Inn 722 York Road Holiday Inn Express I-85 and Hwy 161, Exit /1-800-Holiday Boiling Springs Area Americ-Inn 428 E. College Ave AREA CAMPGROUNDS Moss Lake Campground Tent sites and full hook up sites are available. For reservations: Moss Lake is about 10 minutes from the College. Kings Mountain State Park Campground Reservations: or 43

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