Fire Training Module
Training Manual
Professional Fire Software Control Center
Table of Contents
PAGE(S) DESCRIPTION
2 Table of Contents
3 Getting Started / How do I Receive Help?
4 Different Parts of Training Module 5 Fire Training Search Dialog
6 Fire Training Search Dialog (Cont.) 7 Fire Training
8 Fire Training Cont.
9 Training Details Window
10 Fire Training Attendance Window
11 How to Add, Edit, & Delete a Training Record 12 Example 1 & 2
* Provides the Fire Department with a means to record all Drills and formal Training Classes for given Personnel and Companies.
* Provides complete training reports for given Personnel and Companies based on given data, trainers, and subjects.
How does Fire Training Module benefit your fire department?
? Different Parts of FIRECentral Toolbar:
Menu Bar –
From the menu bar you can access different modules, view help contents, or exit FIRECentral.Tabs –
Click on the Tabs to move to different modules.Buttons –
Click on the buttons to access different parts of FIRECentral.? How do I Receive Help?
- F1 will display help throughout the software.
- Help located on the “menu bar”
- Help buttons located at the bottom of different screens throughout the program.
- Can contact us at our Web site and email:
www.firecentralsoftware.come [email protected]
Getting Started
Menu Bar Tabs
Enter/View Training Records Button
Fire Training Search Dialog
Different Parts of Fire Training Module
Different Parts of Fire Training
add attendance record delete attendance record Drop Down List – Click
on the drop down list to view codes that can be selected for the current field.
Double Click – You can double click on a record to open it.
– search for an existing training record
– add a new training record – delete a training record
TRAINING SEARCH DIALOG
Definition
From the Training Search Dialog you can search by course date, shift, training type, training category, location, company, outside trainer, or by personnel number.
COURSE DATE
1 -- To search by a Course Date, click on drop down list.
2 -- Next, select Course Date.
3 -- Enter the Beginning Date and press the tab key or click on the drop down list and select a date from the calendar.
4 -- Enter the Ending Date and press the tab key or click on the drop down list and select a date from the calendar.
5 -- Click on the Add button located just to the right.
6 -- Then click on the Select button. Your search results will be listed in the
center of the screen. Double click on the file you wish to open or click Close in the bottom right hand corner to exit.
SHIFT
1 -- To search by Shift, click on drop down list.
2 -- Next, select Shift.
3 -- Click on the drop down list and select a shift.
4 -- Click on the Add button located just to the right.
5 -- Then click on the Select button. Your search results will be listed in the
center of the screen. Double click on the file you wish to open or click Close in the bottom right hand corner to exit.
TRAINING TYPE
1 -- To search by Training Type, click on drop down list.
2 -- Next, select Training Type.
3 -- Click on the drop down list and select a Training Type.
4 -- Click on the Add button located just to the right.
5 -- Then click on the Select button. Your search results will be listed in the
center of the screen. Double click on the file you wish to open or click Close in the bottom right hand corner to exit.
Fire Training Search Dialog
TRAINING CATEGORY
1 -- To search by Training Category, click on drop down list.
2 -- Next, select Training Category.
3 -- Click on the drop down list and select a Training Category.
4 -- Click on the Add button located just to the right.
5 -- Then click on the Select button. Your search results will be listed in the
center of the screen. Double click on the file you wish to open or click Close in the bottom right hand corner to exit.
LOCATION
1 -- To search by Location, click on drop down list.
2 -- Next, select Location.
3 -- Click on the drop down list and select a Location.
4 -- Click on the Add button located just to the right.
5 -- Then click on the Select button. Your search results will be listed in the
center of the screen. Double click on the file you wish to open or click Close in the bottom right hand corne r to exit.
COMPANY
1 -- To search by Company, click on drop down list.
2 -- Next, select Company.
3 -- Click on the drop down list and select a Company.
4 -- Click on the Add button located just to the right.
5 -- Then click on the Select button. Your search results will be listed in the
center of the screen. Double click on the file you wish to open or click Close in the bottom right hand corner to exit.
OUTSIDE TRAINER
1 -- To search by Outside Trainer, click on drop down list.
2 -- Next, select Outside Trainer.
3 -- Enter the Outside Trainers name.
4 -- Click on the Add button located just to the right.
5 -- Then click on the Select button. Your search results will be listed in the
center of the screen. Double click on the file you wish to open or click Close in the bottom right hand corner to exit.
PERSONNEL NUMBER
1 -- To search by Personnel Number, click on drop down list.
2 -- Next, select Personnel Number.
3 – Click on the square and select a personnel member from the personnel search dialog.
4 -- Click on the Add button located just to the right.
5 -- Then click on the Select button. Your search results will be listed in the
center of the screen. Doub le click on the file you wish to open or click Close in the bottom right hand corner to exit.
Fire Training
FDID Definition
Fire Department Identification (FDID). A unique identifier assigned by the state to iden- tify a particular fire department within the state. The FDID must be exactly fire digits.
Entry
Use this field to enter your Fire Department Identifier, as assigned by your state.
COURSE DATE Definition
The date of which the training took place.
Entry
Enter the date of which the training occurred or you can click on the drop down list and select a date from the calendar.
SHIFT Definition
Identifies the shift that was trained.
Entry
Click on the drop down list and select the shift that applies to this training.
TRAINING TYPE Definition
The type of training that was conducted.
Entry
Click on the drop down list and select the train- ing type.
CATEGORY Definition
The category that applies to the training.
Entry
Click on the drop down list and select the cate- gory.
LOCATION Definition
Identifies the location where the training took place.
Entry
Click on the drop down list and select the loca- tion.
add attendance record delete attendance record Drop Down List – Click
on the drop down list to view codes that can be selected for the current field.
Double Click – You can double click on a record to open it.
– search for an existing training record
– add a new
training record – delete a training record
COMPANY Definition
Identifies the company/station where the train- ing took place.
Entry
Click on the button just to the right of FDID field, then click on the in the Company field to select the company. Press enter twice to select the default FDID and Company. To select a different FDID enter the correct FDID and press the tab key. Next, dou- ble click on the company you wish to select.
COMPANY NAME Definition
Identifies the name of the company where the training took place.
FDID Definition
Identifies the FDID of the company where the training took place.
TRAINER Definition
Identifies the name of the person or company that provided the training.
Entry
Enter the trainer in the space provided.
TRAINING DETAILS Entry
Click on the to add training details, high- light the training details record and click on the
to delete training details record, or double click on the training details record to view.
ATTENDANCE Entry
Click on the to add an attendance record, highlight the attendance record and click on the
to delete attendance record, or double click on the attendance record to view.
Fire Training Cont.
Fire Training Details Window
CLS/DRILL Definition
Identifies whether the training was a class or a drill.
Entry
Click on the drop down list and select the class/drill.
HOURS Definition
Identifies the total number of hours of the class/drill.
Entry
Enter the total number of house of the class/
drill.
SUBJECT Definition
Identifies the subject of the class if applicable.
Entry
Click on the drop down list and select from the list that best describes the subject.
DEPARTMENTAL TRAINER Entry
Click on the and select the personnel mem- ber who was the departmental trainer.
Fire Training Attendance Window
ATTENDEE NAME Definition
Identifies the names of the personnel who at- tended the training.
Entry
Click on the and select the personnel mem- ber who was the departmental trainer.
PASS/FAIL Definition
Identifies whether the personnel member passed or failed the course.
Entry
Mark the box that applies.
GRADE Definition
Identifies the grade of the course if applicable.
Entry
Enter the grade of the course.
RECERTIFICATION DATE Definition
Identifies the date when the personnel member needs to be re-certified.
Entry
Enter the date or click on the drop down list and select the date for re-certification.
? Adding an Training Record
1) From the FIRECentral Toolbar click on Training Tab, Next click on the 1st icon, Enter/View Training Record.
2) Fire Training window is displayed.
3) From the Fire Training window click the Add button.
4) Enter the correct information starting with Course Date field in top left hand corner.
5) When finished click the Apply button to save changes or the Ok button to save changes and return to the FIRECentral Toolbar.
? How to View and Edit a Training Record
1) From the FIRECentral Toolbar click on Training Tab, Next click on the 1st icon, Enter/View Training Record.
2) Fire Training window is displayed.
3) Click on the Find button with the left mouse button.
4) Fire Training Search Dialog window is displayed.
5) Choose the Type of Selection, enter data to search for, click the Add button, then click the Select button. To list all training records, simply click the Select button.
? How to Delete an Training Record
1) From the FIRECentral Toolbar click on Training Tab, Next click on the 1st icon, Enter/View Training Record.
2) Fire Training window is displayed.
3) Click on the Find button with the left mouse button.
4) Fire Training Search Dialog window is displayed.
5) Choose the Type of Selection, enter data to search for, click the Add button, then click the Select button. To list all training records, simply click the Select button.
6) Double click on the training record to delete.
7) Finally, click the Delete button with the left mouse button to to delete the training record.
