Area 4 Regional Fire School

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2015

Area 4

Regional Fire School

www.sfrt4.com

November 13

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KCTCS – SKYCTC

Kentucky Advanced Technology Institute Campus

Bowling Green, KY

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Area 4 Regional Fire School November 13th_-15th_{, 2015}

NEW LOCATION!!!!

The 2015 Area 4 Regional Fire School will be held at the

KCTCS – SKYCTC

Kentucky Advanced Technology Institute Campus

1127 Morgantown Road

Bowling Green, KY 42101

(Except for Farm Rescue – see Farm Rescue description for details)

Directions

From the Natcher Parkway: Take exit 9 (US 231)

At the end of the exit ramp, turn onto Hwy. 231 towards Bowling Green At the second stoplight, turn right (driveway is shared with Wal-Mart)

Move immediately into the left turn lane and turn left into the KATI driveway entrance

Fire School Schedule

All times Central Friday, November 13th, 2015

5:00 PM – 10:00 PM – Registration/Check-In Open

6:00 PM – 10:00 PM – Friday Evening and 3-Day Classes in Session Saturday, November 14th, 2015 6:30 AM – 11:00 AM – Registration/Check-In Open 6:30 AM – 8:00 AM – Continental Breakfast 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM – Vendors Set-Up 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Classroom Sessions 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM – Lunch

11:00 AM – 6:00 PM – Vendors Booths Open Sunday, November 15th, 2015

6:30 AM – 8:00 AM – Registration/Check-In Open 6:30 AM – 8:00 AM – Continental Breakfast 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Classroom Sessions 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM – Lunch

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Fire School Registration and Fees

ALL REGISTRATIONS WILL BE HANDLED ONLINE. NO MAILED OR

FAXED REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

REGISTRATION FEE - $25.00 per person

Payable by department check or money order BEFORE Oct. 30

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Payment on the day of the class will be handled on a case by case basis and must be approved by school coordinator.

Go to

www.sfrt4.com

to register online and for class announcements and updates.

Registration Deadline: October 30

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Failure to bring any prerequisites, required forms and or required PPE to class will result in you being reassigned to a different class. No refund will be given for your failure to follow instructions.

 Registration Deadline: October 30th, 2015

 Second Choice – On October 30th any class that fails to have a sufficient number of students enrolled will be cancelled. You will be placed in your second choice class.

 Refunds – Will be given only to students whose class(es) are cancelled, where there is no second choice available. The registration fee is completely transferable. Please call (270) 901-1074 or email [email protected] or [email protected] to transfer a student.

 Forms – The “Live Fire Course Competency Validation” must be completed and accompany your registration or be presented the first day of class for the “Propane Emergencies” and “Fire Control” classes.

 Under 18 – If you are under the age of 18, an “Explorer / Jr. Firefighter Permission Form” must be completed and accompany your registration form or be presented the first day of class for all classes that you wish to attend.

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Class List

Number Course Name Hours Days Gear

Required Live Fire Waiver Required Junior FF's Waiver Required

001 Instructor Methodology 4 Fri. Night No No No

100 Firefighter Safety & Survival 8 Saturday Yes No 15+

101 Propane Emergencies 8 Saturday Yes Yes No

102 Thermal Imaging for the Fire

Service 8 Saturday No No 14+

103 Fire Control – LIVE FIRE 8 Saturday Yes Yes No

200 Firefighter Rescue 8 Sunday Yes No 15+

201 Vehicle Extrication 8 Sunday Yes (see

description) No No

202 Flashover Recognition & Survival 8 Sunday Yes Yes No

203 KY Fire Commission Update 8 Sunday No No 14+

300 Farm Rescue 16 Sat. &

Sun.

Yes (see

description) No No

301 NFA: Arson Detection for First

Responders 16

Sat. &

Sun. No No 14+

401 EMT Refresher 20 Fri., Sat.

& Sun. No No No

402 Recruit Firefighter Basic 20 hrs. 20 Fri., Sat.

& Sun. Yes No 14+

403 Hard to Get Hours 20 Fri., Sat.

& Sun.

Yes (no

SCBA) No 14+

Area 4 Regional Fire School Staff:

Fire School Coordinator:

Mason Hamilton, SFRT Area 4, 270-791-1894, [email protected] Fire School Assistant Coordinator / Safety:

Sammy Stotts, SFRT Area 4, 270-646-5980, [email protected] SFRT Area 4 Office Coordinator:

Tamara Steele, SFRT Area 4, 270-901-1074, [email protected] SFRT Area 4 Training Coordinator:

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1 DAY CLASSES

Friday, November 13

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6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Class # 001 – Instructor Methodology Update Ages 18+ - This class will meet the new requirement for all KY Fire Instructors that must take at least 4

hours of methodology to renew their instructor certifications. This affects ALL KY Fire Instructors effective January 1st, 2016.

Lead Instructor: John Weatherbee & Ed Moody, SFRT Area 4 Equipment Needed/Prerequisites: Must be a KY Fire Instructor

Saturday, November 14

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8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Class # 100 – Firefighter Safety & Survival *New 2015 Curriculum* Ages 15+ - This course is designed to help firefighters save themselves when trapped or involved in an

impending flashover. The course is required for Kentucky Firefighter Certification and upon successful completion of the course, 1.1 hours of degree credit will be awarded for FRS 2052. “Participant” certificates issued to all completing required skills. “Observer” certificates issued to those that attend lecture only.

Lead Instructor: Tiger Tucker, SFRT Area 6

Equipment Needed: Full turnout gear including SCBA and PASS device

Prerequisites: Competent in the use of Personal Protective Equipment. Permission Form if under 18 Class # 101 – Propane Emergencies Ages 18+

- This is a LIVE-FIRE, HANDS-ON course that helps the firefighter make informed decisions concerning propane emergencies. The Bobtail Propane Prop will be used.

Lead Instructor: Ronnie Stinson, SFRT Area 4

Equipment Needed: Full turnout gear and SCBA with PASS device and spare bottle. All turnout gear must be NFPA compliant; students will not be allowed to participate if the instructors find that the gear is not NFPA compliant or otherwise poses a hazard. SCBA bottles must have a current hydrostatic test date.

Prerequisite: Completion of NFPA 1403 required components prior to enrolling; “Live Fire Course Competency Validation” form must be mailed in with payment or brought to class. Student must be competent in the use of Personal Protective Equipment. Students with facial hair impeding the face piece seal will not be allowed to participate.

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Area 4 Regional Fire School November 13th_-15th_{, 2015} Class # 102 – Thermal Imaging in the Fire Service Ages 14+

- This class will explore the technology and basic principles associated with thermal imaging. We will also take an in depth look at how to interpret the image and read the monitor of your TIC. Lastly, we will discuss emergency response applications for thermal imaging technology to include: Size up, Search, Fire Attack, Overhaul, Haz Mat, EMS, Wildland as well as other applications.

Lead Instructor: Dennis Stout, RSM/Training Specialist, Bullard Emergency Responder Division Equipment Needed/Prerequisites: Permission Form for anyone under 18 years old

Class # 103 – LIVE FIRE – Fire Control Ages 18+ - This class is a NFPA 1403 compliant, physically demanding LIVE FIRE course. This is not an

acquired structure burn. The Fireblast Trailer will be used during this class to teach fire control techniques. This class will have limited classroom time and primarily will concentrate on hands-on “learning by doing” skills and scenarios. The course is designed for those firefighters who have had at least the Fire Commission recommended 20 hours of initial training. Prepare to train hard.

Lead Instructor: Chris York, SFRT Area 3

Sunday, November 15

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8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Class # 200 – Firefighter Rescue *New 2015 Curriculum* Ages 15+ - This course is designed to help firefighters save our fellow firefighters when trapped or involved

in an impending flashover. The course is required for Kentucky Firefighter Certification and upon successful completion of the course, 1.1 hours of degree credit will be awarded for FRS 2052. “Participant” certificates issued to all completing required skills. “Observer” certificates issued to those that attend lecture only.

Lead Instructor: Tiger Tucker, SFRT Area 6

Equipment Needed: Full turnout gear including SCBA and PASS device

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Area 4 Regional Fire School November 13th_-15th_{, 2015} Class # 201 – Vehicle Extrication Ages 18+

- This class will provide the student with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully and properly extricate an accident victim. From hand tools to the newest technology in hydraulic rescue tools, this class will provide you with knowledge of what is available and how to use it. This class will benefit both new and experienced responders. This class will concentrate on hands-on “learning by doing” skills.

Lead Instructor: Bill Davis, AMKUS Rescue Systems & Brian Marr, SFRT Area 4

Equipment Needed: Full turnout gear or extrication suit, Fire or Rescue Helmet and Eye Protection (safety glasses) required.

Prerequisite: Competent in the use of Personal Protective Equipment

*A special thanks to America’s Bravest Equipment Co. for providing tools and assisting with this class*

Class # 202 – Flashover Survival and Recognition Ages 18+

- This course is designed to provide the fire service with a safe and secure method of flashover training. Firefighters are taught to recognize the signs of an impending flashover and provide techniques for possibly escaping an impending flashover with the goal of saving firefighters from injury and death. The Flashover Chamber will be used for this class.

Lead Instructor: Ronnie Stinson, SFRT Area 4

Class # 203 – KY Fire Commission Update Ages 14+ - This course covers the basic management techniques applicable to effectively administering a

fire service organization. This course covers basic principles of planning, organizing, and controlling, fire department functions and managing personnel, records including Workman’s Comp forms, State Aid, NFIRS, and ISO requirements.

Lead Instructor: Kentucky Fire Commission Staff

Equipment Needed/Prerequisites: Permission Form for anyone under 18 years old

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2 DAY CLASSES

Saturday and Sunday, November 14

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8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Class # 300 – Farm Rescue Ages 18+ - This course is designed to help the firefighter/rescuer understand responding to farm

emergencies. This course is designed to familiarize firefighters with special techniques required to successfully coordinate and execute an agricultural rescue. Topics are: Rural vs. urban farm accidents, Common types of farm accidents and special challenges, Understanding farm equipment mechanics, Special situations when responding, Management of farm related incidents, Extrication and disentanglement techniques.

This class will be held at WKU’s Farm located across from 1103 Elrod Rd., Bowling Green, KY 42104. Signs will be posted on Elrod Rd. Please plan accordingly for

transportation purposes. Lead Instructor: Dale Dobson, SFRT Area 5, KY Dept. of Agriculture

Equipment Needed: Turnout gear or coveralls, fire helmet or hardhat, safety glasses, work gloves, and steel toed boots

Class # 301 – National Fire Academy: Arson Detection for First Responders Ages 14+ - This is the updated National Fire Academy course that emphasizes the firefighter role as a first

responder in the investigation. Chapters on the basics, and observations that must be made by on-scene personnel, lead to a study of assisting investigators, and proper documentation of the run. Kentucky law will be discussed in depth. This course satisfies the requirement for FRS 2074 in the KCTCS AAS Fire/Rescue Technology Degree Program.

Note: Due to the continuing problem of firefighter arson, attendees are required to

bring written approval from the Chief of their department. These will be checked before class begins.

Lead Instructor: Rusty Todd, SFRT Area 5

Equipment Needed/Prerequisites: Permission Form for anyone under 18 years old and written permission from the Chief of department.

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3 DAY CLASSES

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, November 13

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6:00 PM-10:00 PM Fri., 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sat. & Sun.

Class # 400 – EMT Refresher Ages 18+ - This class will cover 20 of the required 24 hours to renew a Kentucky Emergency Medical

Technician. Multiple topics will be covered throughout the weekend. Lead Instructor: Terri Bailey, SFRT Area 4

Equipment Needed/Prerequisites: Emergency Medical Technician-Basic or EMR (formerly EMT-First Responder)

Class # 401 – Recruit Firefighter Basic 20 hrs. Ages 14+ - This class will cover the hours recommended for all new firefighters in KY. Topics include:

Admin. & Org. – 2 hrs. Safety – 2 hrs.

Fire Behavior – 1 hr. Port. Extinguishers – 1 hr.

PPE – 3 hrs. Forcible Entry – 1 hr.

Ventilation – 1 hr. Ropes & Knots – 1 hr.

Ladders – 2 hrs. Hose, Nozzles & App. – 2 hrs.

Fire Control – 1 hr. Loss Control (S&O) – 1 hr.

Victim S&R – 1 hr. Drivers Training (POV) – 1 hr.

Lead Instructor: Cheryl Allen, SFRT Area 4

Equipment Needed: Full turnout gear including SCBA and PASS device Prerequisites: Permission Form if under 18 years old

Class # 402 – Hard To Get Hours Ages 14+

- This class will be broken up into the Hard to Get categories listed below. Each topic will be 2 hours each. The new KY Fire Commission required Wildland Awareness will be taught on Friday night.

Aircraft Crash Communications

Emergency & Disaster Planning Building Construction

Ropes & Knots Fire Investigation/Cause & Origin

Fire Prevention Fire Protection Systems

Lead Instructor: Tim Jaggers, SFRT Area 4

Equipment Needed: Full turnout gear without SCBA

Prerequisites: Permission Form for anyone under 18 years old

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LIVE FIRE Course Competency Validation Form

The 2007 edition of NFPA Standard 1403 requires that: “Prior to being permitted to participate in live fire training evolutions, the student shall have received training to meet the job performance

requirements for Fire Fighter I in NFPA 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, related to the following subjects:”

Chief / T.O. Initials

1) Safety ________________

2) Fire Behavior ________________

3) Portable Extinguishers ________________

4) Personal Protective Equipment ________________

5) Ladders ________________

6) Fire Hose, Appliances and Streams ________________

7) Overhaul ________________

8) Water Supply ________________

9) Ventilation ________________

10) Forcible Entry ________________

The Fire Chief or Training Officer of ____________________________ Fire Department authorizes that _______________________________________________ (please print) has completed the prerequisites and may participate in the live fire training evolution.

Chief / T.O. Signature _____________________________________________ Date _______________

Failure to bring any prerequisites, required forms and or required PPE to class will result in you being reassigned to a different class. No refund will be given for your failure to follow instructions.

SFRT and/or the Area 4 Regional Fire School is not responsible for any person or persons that falsify information on this form and we reserve the right to remove any student from class if a person does not meet the requirements for the class they are attending.