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2017 Course Catalog Division of the Mississippi Insurance Department MPPresident of Mississippi Fire MPresident of Mississippi Fire Fighters Association Chief John Pope Chiefs Association Chief Mike Beyerstedt President of Mississippi Municipal League Mayor Jimmy Clyde, City of Magee State Fire Marshal’s Office Chief Deputy Ricky Davis MMISSISSIPPI STATE FIRE ACADEMY ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS President of Mississippi Association of Supervisors Ms. Connie Rockco, Harrison County State Rating Bureau Manager Mr. Joe Shumaker ACADEMY ADMINISTRATION............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 4 cOURSE Accreditation LISTing ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 5 COURSE FEES AND POLICIES........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6–7 RULES AND GUIDELINES GOVERNING STUDENTS............................................................................................................................................................8–10 INFORMATION FOR DORMITORY STUDENTS...........................................................................................................................................................................11 ACADEMY STAFF........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12-13 FIRE SERVICE CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS......................................................................................................................................................................... 14-34 Candidate physical ability test.......................................................................................................................................................................... 15-16 NFPA 1001 FIRE FIGHTER-I-II......................................................................................................................................................................................... 17–19 EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE................................................................................................................................................................................................20 NFPA 1021 FIRE OFFICER-I-II.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 20–22 FIRE CHAPLAIN...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................22 MISSISSIPPI EXECUTIVE FIRE OFFICER (NFPA FIRE OFFICER-III-IV)............................................................................................................... 23–24 NFPA 1041 FIRE INSTRUCTOR ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 24-27 NFPA 1521 FIRE DEPARTMENT SAFETY OFFICER..........................................................................................................................................................28 NFPA 1031 FIRE INSPECTOR .................................................................................................................................................................................................29 NFPA 1033 FIRE INVESTIGATOR............................................................................................................................................................................................30 Mississippi county fire investigator ..............................................................................................................................................................30-31 Fire Fighter Physical Fitness Program.................................................................................................................................................................32 engine company operations........................................................................................................................................................................................33 guidelines for field and distant learning programs.............................................................................................................................34 SPECIAL/INDUSTRIAL PROGRAMS......................................................................................................................................................................................... 35-54 FIRE OFFICER COURSES...........................................................................................................................................................................................................36 Smoke Diver .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................37 incipient and structural fire brigade training.................................................................................................................................... 38-39 RESCUE refresher..................................................................................................................................................................................................................40 Rope RESCUE........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 41-43 confined space rescue.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 44-46 firefighter intervention rescue survival techniques (FIRST)..............................................................................................................47 trench rescue and shoring.........................................................................................................................................................................................47 certified advanced rescue specialist (cars)....................................................................................................................................................48 Vehicle extrication & rescue.......................................................................................................................................................................................49 Surface water & swiftwater rescue.......................................................................................................................................................................50 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS COURSES........................................................................................................................................................................... 51–54 The Mississippi Fire Academy 2017 Training Course Catalog Reggie Bell, Executive Director A Division of the Mississippi Insurance Department Commissioner Mike Chaney Published By: Sandy McAlister, Editor Front Cover By Shannon Sandridge Staff Photos By Shannon Sandridge Proofed by Pam Ladner and Lynn Tyler Contact Us At: # 1 Fire Academy U.S.A. Jackson, MS 39208-9600 Phone (601) 932-2444 Fax (601) 932-2819 EXTENSION SERVICES PROGRAMS........................................................................................................................................................................................ 55-83 NFPA 1002 DRIVER/OPERATOR: pumper, aerial................................................................................................................................................ 56–58 certified volunteer driver/operator ..................................................................................................................................................................59 NFPA 1003 AIRPORT FIRE FIGHTER, aircraft refresher.....................................................................................................................................60 NFPA 1035 Public Information Officer...................................................................................................................................................................61 FIRE ACADEMY FOR ELECTED/PUBLIC OFFICIALS ......................................................................................................................................................61 MISSISSIPPI FIRE CHIEF & fire officer DESIGNATION PROGRAMs...................................................................................................................62 Incident management courses..................................................................................................................................................................................63 fire company Fireground skills refresher.......................................................................................................................................................64 Certified fireground resource technician program...............................................................................................................................65 VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER courses........................................................................................................................................................................... 66-74 lP Gas tactics and live fire drill..............................................................................................................................................................................75 NATIONAL FIRE ACADEMY COURSES......................................................................................................................................................................... 76-77 fire life safety education ............................................................................................................................................................................................78 Emergency Response to terrorism .........................................................................................................................................................................79 Regional training courses ................................................................................................................................................................................... 80-82 inter-departmental courses.......................................................................................................................................................................................83 other courses............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 84-87 Fire Apparatus testing......................................................................................................................................................................................................84 Hale fire pump rebuilding class...............................................................................................................................................................................85 Curriculum/testing & Public RElations...............................................................................................................................................................86 academy tours.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................87 Honor guard...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................88 MEMORABILIA SALES.................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 89-90 FIRE SERVICE CONTACTS...................................................................................................................................................................................................................91 directions & AREA MAP.................................................................................................................................................................................................................92 Join Us On Visit Us On Our Website At www.msfa.ms.gov GENERAL ADMISSION APPLICATION.................................................................................................................................................................................... 93-94 3 A firefighter faces danger every day that he or she is on the job. The danger will always be there, and it is how you respond that is crucial to survival. That survival depends on training, knowledge and skill which is why career and volunteer firefighters and first responders from around the world still travel to Mississippi to train at what I believe to be the best firefighting training facility in the world, the Mississippi State Fire Academy. The State Fire Academy provides the most up-to-date curriculum and advanced training to assure that the firefighters and first responders who train there are equipped to meet the ever growing complex demands and challenges that lie before them. Among the new courses we are adding to our already extensive class list are Surface Water and Swiftwater Rescue, Levels 1 and 2. It is my honor to announce that the State Fire Academy is joining the Mississippi Fire Chiefs Association and the Mississippi Firefighters Association in a partnership with Waldorf University to present the Mississippi Fire Service Career Development Program. Upon graduation from the State Fire Academy, firefighters will now have the opportunity to apply cumulative courses toward a Bachelor of Science in Fire Science Administration from Waldorf. The efforts of the Mississippi Insurance Department to seek and secure grants for training and safety education equipment continue to be very successful. This year I am very proud Mike Chaney that through a $431,395 Assistance to Firefighters grant we have purchased a Mobile Driving Commissioner of Insurance Simulator. All of the new additions are part of ongoing efforts to lower the death rate from fire in our state. Thanks to the continued effort and dedication of firefighters throughout our state, that death rate is steadily coming down. However, we must continue to educate and train to keep citizens and firefighters alike safe. There will always be risks for firefighters and first responders every time that alarm bell rings. The State Fire Academy is committed to minimizing those risks with great training and practice. Those that answer the call as a firefighter or first responder will receive the best training available at the Mississippi State Fire Academy (MSFA). Those who are dedicated to duty and committed to excellence in fire service in Mississippi are courageous men and women who respond every day to make Mississippi and the world a safer place. They deserve our thanks and our respect. I salute you all. Mississippi State Fire Academy Course Accreditation Listing Certification Bureau IFSAC PROBOARD NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter I-II X X NFPA 1021 Fire Officer I-IV X X NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector I-II X X NFPA 1033 Fire Investigator X X NFPA 1035 Public Information Officer X X NFPA 1041 Fire Service Instructor I-III X X NFPA 1521 Fire Department Health & Safety Officer X X NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operations X X IFSAC PROBOARD NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operations X X NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Technician X X Course Special / Industrial Bureau Course The Mississippi State Fire Academy serves Mississippi, the nation, and the world by consistently providing the best training for fire service and emergency response personnel. We train approximately 15,000 students per year and offer more than 90 courses, many with multiple deliveries, and many offered both on campus and off-site through our field delivery program. The field delivery program allows fire fighters across the state to engage in critical training closer to their communities, reducing the amount of time these fire fighters must spend away from their departments to gain important knowledge and skills. Our students come from career and volunteer fire departments throughout Mississippi, fire departments outside the state, and even from the private sector. Over the years, business and industrial entities including many Fortune 500 companies have entrusted the Mississippi State Fire Academy with training their employees in fire and emergency response. We pride ourselves on adapting our instruction to a constantly evolving technological world. Classrooms and other on-campus facilities are equipped with wireless internet, webcasting, and teleconferencing capabilities. These assets lend us the flexibility to innovate our teaching methods and course delivery platforms as the needs of the students, and the fire departments and communities they serve, change. While our focus is training fire and emergency response personnel, we consider it a vital Reggie Bell part of our mission to educate all Mississippi citizens about fire prevention and safety. To Executive Director that end, we invite schools, clubs, and civic groups to visit our campus, tour the facilities, and learn how they can help minimize the potential for loss of life and property due to fire. You may also see our staff members and mascot at public events spreading the message. Whether we are preparing career, volunteer, or industrial fire fighters to respond to emergencies, or teaching the public how to stay safe, you can be assured that the Mississippi State Fire Academy is... NFPA 1006 Rope Rescue I-II X NFPA 1006 Confined Space Rescue I-II X NFPA 1006 Trench Rescue & Emergency Shoring I-II X NFPA 1006 Vehicle Extrication & Rescue I-II X Extension Services Bureau Course IFSAC PROBOARD NFPA 1002 Driver Operator: Pumper X X NFPA 1002 Driver Operator: Aerial X X NFPA 1003 Airport Rescue and Firefighting X X NFPA 1035 Fire & Life Safety Educator I-III X X NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operations X X International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (PROBOARD) “Making a Difference When It Matters the Most…” 4 5 COURSE FEES AND POLICIES COURSE FEES AND POLICIES, cont. All course applications received prior to November 4, 2016 will be reviewed by a committee from the Mississippi Fire Chiefs Association. Students accepted to attend a course will be notified by letter no later than 30 days prior to the start of the course. Upon completion of a class, the course fee will be billed to the sponsoring department or organization. (See section 6 on general admission application unless otherwise noted.) 7. Student Substitution: A request for student substitution for a registered course must be in writing (mail or fax to 601-932-2819) by the fire chief or other responsible official. The notice should contain the department name, both student names, the course name and delivery date. An application for the new student must be submitted with the request. Substitution request CAN NOT be taken verbally. A $40 processing fee (Section 4 above) will apply and be invoiced to the sponsoring department/organization (regardless if application is marked student financially responsible). 1. Course package fees are listed by each individual course, with a Group A, or Group B designation. Course fees include the instructional fee, facility use fee, dorm fees (if applicable), meals (if applicable), and may include a supply fee for consumable commodity supplies used in the course. Course Fee Groups: Group A fee students represent: Mississippi Municipal (career or volunteer) fire departments, Mississippi County (career or volunteer) fire departments, county fire arson investigator (County Fire Arson and Investigator course), emergency management, military personnel assigned full time to a Mississippi Base and Choctaw Fire Department. Group B fee students represent: Industrial organizations, federal affiliates, out of state students, for profit entities, law enforcement, medical entities, dispatchers, etc. Dormitory rooms will be assigned on a first-come basis and after the dormitory is filled, students will be responsible for making outside accommodations. Courses are usually scheduled to coincide with dormitory capacity. (Note: The dorm is closed on the weekends unless a weekend class is being held.) 2. Breakfast and lunch are included in course fees (unless stated otherwise) and will be served at the Academy on weekdays only. 3. Registration: Preregistration will not be accepted by telephone. Students’ applications will be accepted only after a completed and signed 2017 General Admission Application form is received. The General Admission Application forms are located in back of catalog and on our website at www.mid.ms.gov/fireacad. NOTE: Applications for some courses must include course fee when submitted in order for application(s) to be accepted and processed. Departments may submit a purchase order or check for registration for pre-pay classes. Please read course description to determine if course requires pre-payment. 4. Application Processing Fee: There is a $40 application processing fee for all courses, which is included in the cost of the course. This fee will be charged to the sponsoring department/organization once any changes are made to a registered student (i.e., cancellation or student substitution). This policy will also apply to fee waived (grant funded) courses. 5. No Show Policy For All Courses: There will be a $60 fee for all students who are registered to attend a course and fail to attend on the first day. The fee will be charged to the sponsoring department/organization. (Except for 1001-I-II and Smoke Diver. See these course descriptions for pricing). No Show Policy for Fee Waived (Grant Funded) Courses: There will be a $60 fee for all students who are registered to attend a course and fail to attend on the first day. The fee will be charged to the sponsoring department/organization. In addition, the student will not be able to register for any other fee- waived (grant funded) courses for a period of one year. Additionally, if the student is currently registered for a fee waived class later in the same year, the registration will be voided and the student will be removed from the class. 6. Cancelling a Registered Student: A request for cancellation for a registered student must be in writing (mail or fax to 601-932-2819) by the fire chief or other responsible official. The notice should contain the department name, student name, the course name and delivery date. Cancellations CAN NOT be taken verbally. Cancellations should be received no later than ten (10) working days prior to course start date. A $40 processing fee (Section 4 above) will apply and be invoiced to the sponsoring department/organization (regardless if application is marked student financially responsible). Fee does not apply to pre-paid classes. 8. Student Withdrawal: A. When students withdraw for an emergency reason during a course, the Academy will enroll them in the next available course when requested by department. The entity will be billed a pro rata fee. This policy does not include the Smoke Diver course. B. When students withdraw from a course due to illness or injury, the Academy will enroll them in the next available course, at the point at which the student withdrew, with a documented medical statement releasing said student for participation and requested by department. The entity will be billed a pro rata fee. This policy does not include the Smoke Diver course. C. When students withdraw from a course for any other reason, all application, course and supply fees will be forfeited. D. This policy also applies to grant funded courses. (See Section 6 of general admission application) 9. Students will be notified, through their department, upon acceptance in a course and their dormitory status. 10. For any admission application that is marked student responsible, the payment must be received 30 days prior to course begin date or the student may be removed from the class. 11. REPLACEMENT CERTIFICATE: The Academy’s charge for a replacement certificate is $2.50. If the replacement certificate is for an IFSAC accreditation course and you want a replacement seal, add an additional $5.00. All requests for replacement certificates should be sent to the Admissions Office with the student’s name, student ID, course attended, date attended, and the address to mail the certificate(s) to. Replacement of ProBoard certificates is the responsibility of the student. Applications can be obtained from the Curriculum Coordinator’s office. 12. Student Eligibility: 1. Student must be a minimum of 18 years of age. 2. Student must be employed or sponsored by one of the following: Municipal, County, or Industrial fire protection department/ organization (MS Code Annotated 1972, Section 45-11-8(1)). 13. Re-Test Policy: It shall be the policy of the Mississippi State Fire Academy to offer (one) 1 re-test to students on any final administered for an NFPA certification course that is completed with less than a 70% average. 1. The student shall complete all quizzes/tests administered throughout the course with a 70% average to qualify to take the certification final. 2. If the student’s grade on the final is below a 70%, the student has one chance to re-take the final. 3. The re-test shall be a different version of the previous final, but it shall consist of content at the same level. 4. The re-test must be done within thirty days of the first test date. 5. The test shall not be administered the same date of the first test date. The student should be given time to study and prepare for the re-test. 6. To re-test, the student shall call and schedule with Instructor Chief Shannon Sandridge or Senior Instructor Matt Ellis at (601) 932-2444. 7. The fee of a re-test shall be $50 and can be paid on the day of the scheduled test. 8. The student will also need to submit a current application for admission with the test fee. “Scientia Causa Servandi cum Honore” Knowledge Promotes Service With Honor 6 7 RULES AND GUIDELINES GOVERNING STUDENTS RULES AND GUIDELINES GOVERNING STUDENTS, cont. • The Mississippi State Fire Academy will allow you to bring your own personal computer equipment for use, but will not be responsible for any loss or theft of computer equipment. The Mississippi State Fire Academy does not offer any repair service for student’s own personal equipment. • Some areas of the Academy campus do not currently have wireless access. • If you are planning on doing some work at home in advance of your class, and want to use the Academy’s computers while you are here, please save your work in file formats compatible with older systems. Responsibility for compliance with these rules and guidelines rests with the students. Become familiar with the content. For additional help, request an explanation from any Fire Academy Instructor. Overall charge of the Academy begins with the Executive Director who directs the training programs with help from other staff members. Instructors have delegated responsibilities, one of which is to ensure that all students fulfill their obligations to the Academy. 1. CLASS ATTENDANCE—All students will be required to attend orientation on the first day of class. The first day of delivery, class will begin at 8:00 a.m. with the Academy rules and procedures being read and explained. Some special classes may begin at other specified times. 2. CLASS SCHEDULE—A schedule of activities may be posted in the classroom area. Special night evolutions may be scheduled in some courses. 3. PERSONAL ITEMS—The Academy will not assume any responsibility for loss, theft, or damage of personal items. 4. WITHDRAWALS—Should it become necessary for a student to withdraw from a course, the course instructor must be notified. All equipment and supplies issued to said student shall be returned before departing and a withdrawal slip signed by student. 5. GENERAL CARE OF THE ACADEMY FACILITIES—Students are required to place all refuse in the proper containers, to use only surfaced walkways between training sites, observe all posted signs, and to avoid any abuse of the Academy’s facilities. Abuse or damage of state property may result in dismissal from the Academy. 6. PARKING—Students must park their vehicles in the following parking lots: front of the Administration Building or front of the Dormitory Building. 7. TARDINESS—Students are required to be punctual for all classes, physical training, and other activities. Classes will begin promptly at the scheduled time, unless specific instructions are given. Tardiness may be charged at any time during the scheduled training day or for any required function outside the classroom. The first tardy will result in an oral reprimand; the second in a written reprimand being placed in the course file with a copy directed to the student’s employer; and the third will result in dismissal of the student from the Academy. Tardiness is defined as up to 15 minutes after the designated class start time. 8. ABSENCES—Failure to report to class for a scheduled activity at the specified time will be recorded as an absence. Unless special permission is received from the Course Instructor, students are not permitted to leave the Academy at any time during training hours. Failure to comply will result in an unexcused absence and dismissal. Emergency leave may be allowed for legitimate reasons. Make up of all classes and exams missed during a student’s absence shall be completed upon the student’s return. Make up of classes in some courses may not be available until the next scheduled course, and the student’s record will indicate “Dropped.” Due to the course material in some classes, students may be required to enroll from the beginning of the course. A student is considered absent when they are 15 minutes or beyond past the designated class start time. AMERICAN DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) FEDERAL REGULATIONS (REVISED)—In accordance with ADA Federal Regulations, the sponsoring department/organization may request an oral examination process for their personnel who have a qualifying disability covered by the ADA regulations. To request oral testing as a reasonable accommodation, the department and/ or student must submit a written request with supporting documentation from a professional with an appropriate medical licensure to make a diagnosis and to recommend the reasonable accommodation. This must be requested each time a student registers for attendance as we do not keep the information on file for reference. 9. Please note that oral testing for Hazardous Materials courses is not a reasonable accommodation since the student must demonstrate the ability to read and comprehend notations on signs, place cards, MSDS sheets, and labels for testing purposes. 10. 11. 8 COMMUNICATIONS—Students should have the ability to read, write, and understand the English language. Additionally, the student should have the ability to comprehend written precautions, instructions, and warnings in the English language, including, but not limited to material safety data sheets and posted warnings regarding hazardous, flammable or explosive materials and hazardous or unsafe areas and physical conditions. COMPUTER INFORMATION FOR POTENTIAL STUDENTS—Depending on the course you are taking, you may have access to computer lab. You may also have access to the Internet, but you will be bound by Academy policy and ITS policy regarding use of State Computer Systems. 12. RELEASING OF TEST SCORES AND TRANSCRIPTS—Test scores and training records will be released only upon written request from the individual or one of the following: individual’s department head or training officer. Student transcripts shall be obtained only by a written request from the student, the chief officer in charge, or a designee from the organization represented. Name, MSFA student ID number, and mailing address must appear on the written request. 13. CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE—Immoral or disorderly student conduct, profane, obscene, vulgar, or indecent language, and any racial or sexual slurs/harassment may result in dismissal from the Academy. The Instructor Chief and/or the Executive Director will handle all infractions committed by students. Harassment is any unwarranted or unwanted verbal or nonverbal conduct which threatens, intimidates, pesters, embarrasses, annoys, degrades, or insults another person, either female or male, where such conduct has the purpose or effect of creating an offensive, intimidating, degrading, or hostile environment. Sexual harassment includes unwelcomed sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal or nonverbal actions of a sexual nature. (Immoral or disorderly conduct, misconduct, profane, obscene, vulgar, or indecent language, and any racial or sexual slurs/harassment will not be tolerated and may result in dismissal from the Academy with two years suspension.) 14. DRESS CODE—Comfortable clothing such as warm-ups, coveralls, or other suitable clothing may be worn in class and for evolutions not requiring protective clothing. All students will be required to wear NFPA recommended protective clothing for designated evolutions. Students are required to wear shirts with sleeves in public areas of all Academy buildings. “T”-Shirts, sweat-shirts and caps must be official fire department, fire service, industrial, law enforcement, emergency medical services, or solid. Other T-shirts and caps are not permitted. Shorts and dresses shall be no shorter than 4 inches from the top of the kneecap. Students participating in hot drill evolutions should wear long sleeve shirts and long pants for additional personal safety. Full coverage shoes are required at all times while attending the Academy. 15. CLASSROOM DEMEANOR—Students using vulgar, disrespectful, or disruptive remarks, or engaging in other activities strictly prohibited by Academy rules and procedures will face disciplinary action. Disciplinary action may include dismissal and two years suspension. Students are required to maintain classroom cleanliness. Each student is responsible for the removal of trash from their area and the alignment of his/her nameplate, books, and chair each day. 16. CELL PHONE USAGE-If a student finds it necessary to bring a cell phone to class, it must be on silent mode at all times. It will be acceptable for a student to use the cellular device to record classroom lectures. However, cell phone usage or recording is prohibited during the following: a) Basic firefighting class - all class times c) Any post course test review process b) Any course during testing process (skills or written) d) Any other time the course Instructor deems necessary to prohibit usage 17. GRADES AND EXAMINATIONS—Students who complete the course with an overall average of 70% or greater and satisfactorily complete all physical and practical exercises will receive a certificate indicating successful completion. Failure to complete all of these requirements will result in course failure and will be noted on their permanent training record. See Course Instructor for copy of testing procedures. 18. All Multi-Level Accredited Courses Will Be Tested For Each Level. Successful Completion Of Both Levels Is Required For Accreditation. Contact The Curriculum Coordinator For Complete Details Or Visit Our Website At www.mid.ms.gov/fireacad. 19. ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT-Academic misconduct or dishonesty is any type of cheating that occurs in relation to a formal academic exercise. All students cheating during training will be subject to immediate dismissal. 20. PHYSICAL TRAINING—All students must participate in every aspect of training. Failure to participate will result in an “Incomplete” grade in the course. 21. BREAKS—The instructor in charge of the class will set times for breaks. Taking breaks outside of the designated break areas is prohibited. Students are allowed in the front office area only when conducting official business or with prior authorization from an instructor. 22. EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES—Students are responsible for the care and return of all Academy issued equipment and/or supplies. 9 RULES AND GUIDELINES GOVERNING STUDENTS, cont. INFORMATION FOR DORMITORY STUDENTS 23. PERSONAL HYGIENE AND GROOMING—Students are expected to maintain personal hygiene and acceptable appearance during training at the Academy. A student who has hair (stubble, mustache, sideburns, beard, low hairline, bangs), jewelry, or other impediment to the proper seal of the facepiece of a self-contained breathing apparatus, shall not be permitted to participate in training courses requiring the use of self-contained breathing apparatus. Upon arrival at the State Fire Academy, all dormitory students must register at the Dormitory located south of the Administration Building. A Security Officer will be present to assist in registration and related activities. Only those students enrolled for training, or those assisting with training, may stay in the dormitory. Students may check-in dormitory between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. 24. MEDICATIONS—The Academy does not provide oral medications for students. The Security Officer is directly responsible for safety, conduct, and security of dormitory occupants, and will be available to assist students, in these areas, during non-training hours. 25. ILLNESS OR INJURY—If students are ill or injured, they must report immediately to the Course Instructor so proper medical care may be provided and a record maintained. Any special medical issues must be indicated in the appropriate location found on the Academy’s General Admission Application. The Mississippi State Fire Academy does not provide medical insurance coverage for students. 26. USE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS—The Academy prohibits the use of any tobacco products inside all buildings on the campus and while using training equipment. Containers are provided outside the buildings for disposal of cigarettes and cigars. 27. WEAPONS AND EXPLOSIVES—In an effort to safeguard the public, staff, and students of the Academy, weapons of any type and/or explosives are not allowed in any building or training area and are prohibited on Academy grounds. Any person having possession of a weapon or explosive in any building or training area will be asked to remove the weapon or explosive from the campus. If the person does not comply with the removal of the weapon or explosive, the Academy will call for law enforcement assistance. In addition, any student found with a weapon or explosive will be subject to immediate dismissal. This prohibition shall not apply to certified law enforcement officers. 28. 29. 30. 1. All dormitory rooms will be subject to inspection and/or searched if violations of rules are suspected. A request for admission to the State Fire Academy will be construed as an implied consent to all investigations and searches. These investigations and searches will be conducted by proper authorities. 2. Dormitory furnishings are property of the state of Mississippi. Any cost for repair or replacement will be charged directly to the student(s) responsible and/or the organization(s) the student represents. 3. Rooms are inspected prior to and upon departure of student occupancy. Responsibility for any damage or missing property will be charged to the student(s) last occupying the room. 4. GAMBLING, INTOXICANTS, NARCOTICS—Gambling in any form, possession of alcoholic beverages or illegal narcotics is prohibited on Academy grounds. Violation of any of the above will result in immediate dismissal. Once room assignments have been made, requests for changes will be directed to the Executive Director. All students will share in the proper policing of their rooms, buildings, and campus as directed. Each day all beds will be made and all personal items neatly stored. All linen and room keys must be turned in before 8:00 a.m. the last day of class. Blankets and spread should be folded neatly and placed on the bed. Rooms must be neatly arranged and free of all debris. All personal items are to be removed from room on Thursday. 5. VIOLATION OF THE LAW—Any student arrested or under the influence of any intoxicants or narcotic substances, etc., while enrolled at the Academy will be subject to immediate dismissal. The dormitory will be closed during class hours, with the exception of lunch time. If students need to return to their room during class hours, permission must be granted by the Course Instructor. 6. Except in the case of married students, no room will be shared by a male student and a female student. Students of opposite sex will not visit in rooms. 7. Dormitory visitors will be allowed only between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. All visitors must leave the campus at 9:00 p.m. 8. The use of tobacco in any form is strictly prohibited in the dormitory. Failure to comply will result in dismissal from dormitory privileges. 9. Alcoholic beverages and controlled substances are strictly prohibited in the dormitory. Failure to comply will result in dismissal from dormitory privileges. 10. Students are free to leave the State Fire Academy at the end of each class day. However, if grade average is below 70% they are encouraged to remain on campus and study. 11. Quiet time will be observed between the hours of 10:30 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. Students who fail to observe quiet hours will be removed from the dorm. 12. The State Fire Academy grounds will be secured at twelve midnight. All students should be back on the grounds prior to this time. Security checks will be made of the Academy complex continuously during the night. 13. Use of the exercise room is encouraged; however, for safety reasons, no one will be permitted to work out in the exercise room unless others are present. The exercise room is limited to fitness use only. Leisure activity is not allowed. Students unaccustomed to using an exercise room should seek the supervision of a staff instructor. 14. A public telephone is located in the Dormitory lobby for outgoing calls only. 15. The opening of windows, blocking or altering of air conditioner/heating vents is prohibited due to the temperature control system of the dormitory. If the dorm room is not a comfortable temperature, please notify your instructor during the morning roll call. 16. Items provided include: mattress, sheets, pillow, bath towels and hand towels. Any other items essential to your stay, you must provide. Please note mattresses are covered in plastic for sanitary reasons. A small refrigerator is in each room and a microwave is in lobby area. There is one TV in the lobby area. Vending machines are also available. STUDENT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE—Student grievances should be made in written form (within ten (10) working days) to the Instructor Chief who will review the grievance and take the appropriate action. Written appeal of the Instructor Chief’s decision can be filed with the Executive Director for review. Any further appeal is filed with the office of the Commissioner of Insurance whose decision is final. 31. MINIMUM AGE—Students attending courses at the Mississippi State Fire Academy must be a minimum of 18 years old. 32. UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL—Unauthorized personnel are restricted from the State Fire Academy Field Training Complex. 33. FIRE FIGHTER STAMINA—Fire fighter training can be a physically and mentally stressful activity. Training requires considerable physical exertion—exposure to high temperature and humidity levels, and toxic atmospheres, and the ability to react quickly to emergency situations. It requires working at height and in confined spaces. Results could cause elevated body temperatures, increased pulse, respiration, and blood pressure. Persons with known heart or lung disease, hypertension, pregnancy, or other medical or mental conditions are advised to check with his/her personal or department physician before participating in any of these activities. Mi s sio n State me nt To Se rve T he Mississip p i F i r e S ervice Co mmunity A n d The Wo rl d By P ro viding Q u a l ity E ducatio n A nd Training I n F undame ntal And A dvance d Skil l s To S av e L if e And P ro p e rty 10 Rules and guidelines governing student conduct will be strictly enforced. All students not in compliance will be subject to expulsion from the State Fire Academy. A full report of their conduct will be submitted to the trainee’s fire chief and/or other appropriate official(s). The foregoing information shall not be construed as all-inclusive. 11 Academy Staff Academy Staff Administration From left: Cindy Stevenson, Director of Human Resources; Kurt Turner, Director of Information Technology; Reggie Bell, Executive Director of Mississippi State Fire Academy; and Pam Ladner, Director of Administrative Services. Food Services Housekeeping From left: Gwen Johnson, Food Services Specialist; Shirley Robinson, Food Services Specialist; Diane Johnson, Food Services Supervisor; Georgia Brown, Food Services Specialist; and Bessie Coney, Food Services Specialist. From left: Levar Lanier, Housekeeping Supervisor; Sherrie Gaddis, Dormitory Assistant; and Kevin Pope, Apparatus Building Assistant. Not Pictured: Cornelius Payton, Dormitory Assistant. Administrative Services From left: Gladys Peterson, Admissions; Shannon Torregano, Accountant/Auditor; Lynn Tyler, Administrative Assistant to the Executive Director; William Searcy, Lead Communications Tech; Brenda Evans, Personnel Officer; Seth McDowell, Programmer Analyst; Paul Ammerman, Staff Officer; Beverly Massey, Purchasing Chief; and Bobbie Johnson, Receptionist. Vehicle Maintenance From left: Greg Reynolds, Master Mechanic Instructor and Robert Ingle, Equipment Technician Maintenance Bureau From left: Jimmy Shows, Maintenance Supervisor; Zebedee Bolton, Maintenance Technician; Steve Hamblin, Maintenance Technician; Michael Anderson, Maintenance Technician; Paul Shoemaker, Maintenance Technician; Paul Cowart, Maintenance Technician; and Buddy Shotts, Director, Maintenance Bureau. 12 13 Fire Service Certification Bureau Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) Orientation Course Number CC CPAT-O CERTIFICATION For 2017, the instructional staff will deliver six NFPA 1001 basic courses that will consist of the seven week format delivery method. This format was started in 2014 under the 2012 NFPA 1001 standard. This intense seven week program will produce firefighters with the skills and characteristics to serve the communities with the highest regard to emergency response. The Mississippi Fire Academy has always prided itself on offering courses with high academic standards. Programs such as fire officer, fire instructor, fire investigator and fire inspector will require the student to perform very well in the classroom in order to be successful. These courses are academicintensive deliveries designed to stretch the mind and thought process of the student. An overview of the pre-entry requirement CPAT into a Mississippi Fire Personnel Minimum Standards and Certification Board NFPA 1001-I-II Fire Fighter I-II Course. Requirement: The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) requires that candidates for CPAT be given the opportunity to attend orientation prior to taking the actual CPAT. However, a candidate may waive attendance to orientation. If the candidate chooses to waive attendance to orientation, the Mississippi State Fire Academy will require a waiver be signed at CPAT testing day. Note: If the student fails to sign the waiver form, the student will not be allowed to test until orientation has been completed. Dates of Delivery: Delivery 1 March 7, 2017 Delivery 4 September 12, 2017 Delivery 2 April 4, 2017 Delivery 5 October 3, 2017 Delivery 3 May 2, 2017 Delivery 6 November 7, 2017 Maximum Enrollment: 30 Delivery Time: 10:00 A.M. Course Hours: 1 Course Fee: $40 - Group A Preregistration required. Dorm space not available Meals extra - $12/day An Admission Application will be required for each orientation date that the candidate attends. The sponsoring department will be billed after each orientation. Prerequisite: The sponsoring department must have a current valid license with the IAFF. License may be obtained on-line at www.iaff.org. For more information, contact the office of the Minimum Standards and Certification Board at 601‑932‑2444. An MSCB Personnel Action Form must be on file with the MSCB prior to taking the test. Other: Students must wait eight (8) weeks after orientation before taking official CPAT exam. Also, if a department plans on conducting a field delivery program, we ask that the responsible officer ensure that items such as field request forms and roll sheets are turned into the Academy as soon as possible. This will allow us to better schedule test dates on your desired days. The Certification Staff looks forward to seeing you in the 2017 calendar year. If we can be of any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us. Front Center: Daniel Cross, Instructor Chief Left Side Bottom To Top: Keith Black, Senior Instructor; Bill Trimble, Instructor Advanced, Will Cocke, Senior Instructor; Clarence Parks, Senior Instructor; and Barry Burnside, Staff Instructor. Daniel Cross, Instructor Chief DCross@msfa.state.ms.us Right Side Bottom To Top: Rebecca Cahoon, Administrative Assistant; Rob Fisher, Instructor Advanced; Mike Word, Instructor Advanced; Ricky Lee, Instructor Advanced; and Chris Carrera, Senior Instructor. 14 15 Certification The Certification Bureau at the Mississippi Fire Academy proudly serves the firefighters from across the State of Mississippi by delivering NFPAbased courses and valuable hands-on training to emergency responders. The programs are built around the NFPA standards and almost all of them hold IFSAC and Pro-Board accreditation. Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) Course Number CC CPAT-E Requirement: The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) requires that a CPAT candidate be allowed three opportunities to take CPAT within 30 days (two practice tests and the actual test). If the candidate successfully completes CPAT the first test date in the delivery series, he/ she is considered as passing CPAT. If the candidate is unsuccessful on the first test, he/she may return for the second test of that delivery series. If the candidate is unsuccessful on the second test of that delivery series, he/she has one more opportunity to test during that delivery series. After failure to pass CPAT on the third test of that delivery series, the candidate may reapply for admission into the next available class delivery series. Upon successful completion, CPAT is valid for 365 days. (State minimum Training Standards Course) Course Number CC 1001-2014 (MISSISSIPPI CODE #45-11-203) Meets or exceeds NFPA 1001) FF 1001-I-II Delivery Dates CPAT Delivery Dates - See Page 16 Valid for 365 Days Dates of Delivery: Delivery 1 January 9–February 23, 2017 Delivery 2 February 27–April 13, 2017 Delivery 3 April 10–May 25, 2017 The candidate must present a pictured driver license or other government issued form of pictured identification showing the candidate is a minimum of 18 years of age. A properly notarized copy of a birth certificate may be used as evidence of meeting this requirement. Delivery 4 July 31–September 21, 2017 (No class the week of Labor Day) CPAT Delivery Series Delivery 5 Test Dates: Delivery 1 March 7, 2017 Delivery 4 September 12, 2017 March 21, 2017 September 19, 2017 March 28, 2017 September 26, 2017 Delivery 6 October 23–December 14, 2017 (No class the week of Thanksgiving) Delivery 2 April 4, 2017 Delivery 5 October 3, 2017 April 11, 2017 October 17, 2017 April 18, 2017 October 24, 2017 Delivery 3 May 2, 2017 Delivery 6 November 7, 2017 May 16, 2017 November 14, 2017 May 23, 2017 November 28, 2017 Delivery Time: 8:00 A.M. Note: Weather plays a major factor in testing. Possible delays or rescheduling may occur. Course Description: Course is designed to meet the physical entry requirements set forth by the Mississippi Fire Personnel Minimum Standards and Certification Board. The candidates will be given a brief “orientation” prior to starting CPAT. The CPAT is divided into eight physical tasks. The tasks are the stair climb, hose drag, equipment carry, ladder raise and extension, forcible entry, search, rescue, and ceiling breach and pull. The CPAT is a Pass/Fail test and must be completed within 10 minutes and 20 seconds. Candidates who successfully pass the CPAT are then eligible to enroll in a Mississippi Fire Personnel Minimum Standards and Certification Board approved Fire Fighter 1001-I-II course. Course Hours: 1 Maximum Enrollment: 30 Prerequisite: The sponsoring department must have a current valid license with the IAFF and a Personnel Action Form on file with the Minimum Standards and Certification Board. License may be obtained on-line at www.iaff.org. For more information, contact the office of the Minimum Standards and Certification Board at 601-932-2444. Course Fee: $40 - Group A Dorm space not available Meals extra - $12/day Enrollment: An Admission Application and payment is required for each CPAT test that the candidate attends for the delivery series. Application should reference the delivery number and the test date for which you are applying. The sponsoring department will be billed after each test. Other: Once a candidate is placed into a delivery, they are required to begin the first date of that delivery series and remain in that series until successful completion of CPAT or three attempts have been made. As per Minimum Standards and Certification Board requirement, once the fire fighter candidate has successfully completed CPAT, the candidate MUST begin the Fire Fighter 1001-I-II course within 365 days. 16 Certification CERTIFICATION Pre-Entry Requirement into a Mississippi Fire Personnel Minimum Standards and Certification Board NFPA 1001-I-II Fire Fighter Course. Fire Fighter 1001-I-II September 25–November 9, 2017 Course Description: This course is designed to meet the uniform minimum training standards stated in Mississippi Code Section 45-11-203 and to meet or exceed the minimum standards of the National Fire Protection Association Fire Fighter Professional Qualification Standards 1001-I-II. Daily classroom sessions include chapter presentations from Jones & Bartlett 3rd Edition “Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills.” In addition, daily hands-on activities are conducted in order to build skill and enhance knowledge gained. Near the end of the course, students participate in comprehensive activities which require team and individual efforts to accomplish the assigned “mission.” Testing: Examinations will be administered throughout the program. Students are encouraged to strive to make their best scores throughout the course. The course includes a number of fire related topics requiring the successful completion of written and practical skill exams. The student must pass with 70% in both written and skills tests to graduate the 1001 program. Testing will require the student to pass each level (Level I and Level II of NFPA 1001). The Hazardous Materials for First Responder will be presented during the seven week class as well. The student will also be required to pass Awareness & Operations criteria per NFPA 472. Each section will require successful completion of 70%. Each of these levels is accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress. New Course Hours: 262 + 32 additional hours will be received for Haz Mat Awareness and Operations (7-week format) EMS CEU Hours: 48 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. Maximum Enrollment: 30 Certification Standard: NFPA Fire Fighter 1001-I-II (2012 Edition) Course Fees: Group A Group B $500 $3,155 Course fee includes all instruction, course material, manual, dorm, and meals. There is no reduction to the fee if any of the above are not needed. Haz Mat Awareness and Operations Portion during the seven weeks of training: Group A $257 This fee is currently funded and paid through a grant for all Mississippi career, combination, or volunteer fire fighters. Should a student pre-registerd for this course not show up prior to course start date, the entire course fee will be due ($500). If cancellation is necessary, please cancel at a minimum of two (2) weeks prior to course start date. The Academy is designated by the Department of Veterans Affairs as a NCD (Non-College Degree) school. Funding for Fire Fighter 1001-I-II is eligible for VA educational assistance benefits for eligible students. 17 CERTIFICATION Prerequisites: Successful completion of CPAT at the Mississippi State Fire Academy and the following seven documents must be on file with the Academy before a Fire Fighter 1001 Applicant will be registered for a class: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. An MSFA General Admission Application for Fire Fighter 1001-I-II. A copy of a pictured driver’s license or other government issued form of pictured identification showing the student is a minimum of 18 years of age. A properly notarized copy of a birth certificate may be used as evidence of meeting this requirement. The driver’s license must be legible and not expire during the course delivery. A copy of a standard high school diploma or certificate of GED notarized by the issuing institution or school board. A letter indicating the student’s name, social security number and graduation date, issued by the school board will also meet the requirement for this item. A copy of a student issued transcript from a community college or four year university transcript will also suffice for meeting the minimum requirement of standard high school diploma or certificate of GED. A copy of a current CPR card issued from American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or equivalent. The CPR card must be signed and valid during the course delivery. A copy of a certificate or proof of meeting the requirements of the emergency medical care prerequisite knowledge requirement as set forth by the Board or one of the following as the Board, by precedence, has approved as meeting this requirement: A. Certificate of Completion for a Department of Transportation course on First Responder. B. National Registration as a First Responder through the National Registry of EMT’s. C. National Registration as an Emergency Medical Technician - Basic, Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate, or Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic through the National Registry of EMT’s. D. Certificate of Completion for a Department of Transportation or Department of Defense course on Emergency Medical Technician Basic. E. Certificate from the Mississippi State Fire Academy indicating completion of the E-Med Course. F. Certificate of Completion from the Medic First Aid Course. A copy of properly completed Physicians Medical Examination Report (MSCB Form 4). A copy of the Candidate Physical Ability Test Evaluation Form from the Mississippi State Fire Academy indicating successful completion. Admission applications for Fire Fighter 1001 will be held until the applicant meets all prerequisites listed above and all documents have been submitted to the admissions office before being registered in a Fire Fighter 1001 class. Students are required to provide protective clothing which meets NFPA standards. Night classes will be conducted and weekend assignments may be issued. Fire Fighter 1001-I-II: Field Course Course Number CC 1001-2014-F Meets requirement set forth by NFPA 1001 Date of Delivery: Course Description: The Field Delivery is designed to allow the local fire department to deliver the course in a format similar to the on-campus Fire Fighter Program. Each module consists of chapters that will be independently tested in a written test format. Skills will be administered after the written examination. The skills will consist of randomly selected skills from all the chapters that are in the tested module. Classes are delivered in five modules, with one being the Haz Mat section. Reminders All testing is conducted at the Mississippi State Fire Academy. Testing will be done in modular format. Modules can only be tested one at a time. The student must pass with 70% in both written and skills tests to graduate the 1001 program. Testing will require the student to pass each level (Level I and Level II of NFPA 1001). The Hazardous Materials for First Responder will be presented during the class as well. The student will be required to pass Awareness & Operations criteria per NFPA 472. Each section will require successful completion of 70%. Each of these levels is accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress. Maximum Enrollment: Minimum Enrollment: 10 $500 per student with a minimum of 10 students per delivery If dorm is requested for testing purposes, no additional fee is required. Meals are extra if requested and available. Group B $1,185 per student with a minimum of 10 students per delivery If dorm is requested for testing purposes, no additional fee is required. Meals are extra if requested and available. Leave Manuals are extra. New Course Hours: 262 + an additional 32 hours will be received for Haz Mat Certification EMS CEU Hours: 48 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. Prerequisites: The following seven documents must be on file before the student can begin the class. 1. An MSFA General Admission Application for Fire Fighter 1001-I-II. 2. A copy of a pictured driver license or other government issued form of pictured identification showing the student is a minimum of 18 3. A copy of a standard high school diploma or certificate of GED notarized by the issuing institution or school board. A letter indicating the years of age. A properly notarized copy of a birth certificate may be used as evidence of meeting this requirement. student’s name, social security number, and graduation date, issued by the school board will also meet the requirement for this item. A copy of a student issued transcript from a community college or four year university transcript will also suffice for meeting the minimum requirement of standard high school diploma or certificate of GED. 4. A copy of a current CPR card issued from American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or equivalent. 5. A copy of a certificate or proof of meeting the requirements of the emergency medical care prerequisite knowledge requirement as set forth by the Board or one of the following as the Board, by precedence, has approved as meeting this requirement: A. Certificate of Completion for a Department of Transportation course on First Responder. B. National Registration as a First Responder through the National Registry of EMT’s. C. National Registration as an Emergency Medical Technician - Basic, Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate, or Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic through the National Registry of EMT’s. Students MUST bring a copy of the department mission statement and organizational chart to the first day of class. D. Certificate of Completion for a Department of Transportation or Department of Defense course on Emergency Medical Technician Basic. E. Certificate from the Mississippi Fire Academy indicating completion of the E-Med Course. F. Certificate of Completion from the Medic First Aid Course. This Course Is Accredited By IFSAC And PROBOARD. 18 15 Course Fee: Group A Other: Included in the NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter, the student may receive training in the NIMS 100 course, Introduction to the Incident Command System, and the NIMS 200 for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents. NOTE: rogram can be delivered upon the Academy receiving all documents (signed contract) to conduct a field delivery P program. 6. A copy of properly completed Physicians Medical Examination Report (MSCB Form 4). This form can be found on the MSFA website. 7. A copy of the Candidate Physical Ability Test Evaluation Form from the Mississippi State Fire Academy indicating successful completion. This Course Is Accredited By IFSAC And PROBOARD. 19 Certification Selection Criteria: Applicants must list hiring date on general admission application. Those who are still within their one year requirement or second year extension as specified by the Minimum Standards and Certification Board will be given preference. CERTIFICATION Fire Officer 1021-I: Distant Learning Course Number CC EMED-04 Pre-Entry Requirement for NFPA 1001-I-II Course Number CC 1021-1C Meets or exceeds NFPA 1021 Date of Delivery: Course Description: This course is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of current fire officers. It will also introduce future fire officers to various issues and situations encountered by many of today’s company officers. The course contains subjects, discussions, and class activities that pertain specifically to fire officers. Course topics include: human resource management, community awareness/public relations, organizational structure, administration, budgeting, communication, etc. March 8, 2017 Course Description: This course is designed to meet the emergency medical care performance capability requirements for entry level fire fighters. At a minimum, the performance requirements shall include infection control, bleeding control, and shock management. Prior to entering 1001 to meet the requirements of Chapter 4 of the NFPA 1001 minimum standard, applicants must successfully complete a Fire Service Minimum Standards and Certification Board approved course. This course does not include CPR certification. Testing: Students must pass a skill exam. Course Hours: 8 Maximum Enrollment: 20 Course Fee: $60 - Group A $85 - Group B June 12–22, 2017 80 25 NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter II and NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor I Prerequisites: Course Fee: $615 - Group A 40 Prerequisites: NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter II and NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor I. Pre-Payment Is Required Course Number CC 1021-2C Meets or exceeds NFPA 1021 EMS CEU Hours: 6 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. Maximum Enrollment: Course Hours: Fire Officer 1021-II: Distant Learning Course Description: This course is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of current fire officers. It will also introduce future fire officers to various issues and situations encountered by many of today’s company officers. The course contains subjects, discussions, and class activities that pertain specifically to fire officers. Course topics include: human resource management, community awareness/public relations, organizational structure, administration, budgeting, communication, etc. Students with accessibility to laptop computers are encouraged to bring them to class. Course Hours: Students are prepared for the written and skill tests by completing the assignments. All written, skill, and presentation tests are administered at the Academy. This Course Is Accredited By IFSAC And PROBOARD. Course Number CC 1021 Meets or exceeds NFPA 1021 January 23–February 2, 2017 Testing: Course Fee: $175 - Group A $335 - Group B Does Not Include Manual: Jones & Bartlett Fire Officer Principles & Practices, 3rd Edition Purchase order or payment must be submitted with application. All fees are non-refundable after course material has been shipped. Fire Officer 1021-I-II Dates of Delivery: Students must complete the course within six months from the time the material is shipped. Any student not completing the course within this period must re-apply (includes additional course fee). $1,125 - Group B Testing: Testing will consist of written and skills evaluation. The student must achieve a minimum of 70% in each area. The student must pass Fire Officer Level 1 in order to be eligible to meet the requirements for Fire Officer II. NOTE: Basic writing skills are necessary to complete this course. All skills must be typed. Computer lab is available, however, laptops are encouraged. Students are asked to wear fire department uniform while attending officer-level classes. No casual attire please. Course Description: This course is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of current fire officers. It will also introduce future fire officers to various issues and situations encountered by many of today’s company officers. The course contains subjects, discussions, and class activities that pertain specifically to fire officers. Course topics include: human resource management, community awareness/public relations, organizational structure, administration, budgeting, communication, etc. Students must complete the course within six months from the time the material is shipped. Any student not completing the course within this period must re-apply (includes additional course fee). Testing: Students are prepared for the written and skill tests by completing the assignments. All written, skill, and presentation tests are administered at the Academy. Course Hours: 40 Prerequisites: NFPA 1021 Level I Pre-Payment Is Required Course Fee: $175 - Group A $335 - Group B Does Not Include Manual: Jones & Bartlett Fire Officer Principles & Practices, 3rd Edition Purchase order or payment must be submitted with application. All fees are non-refundable after course material has been shipped. This Course Is Accredited By IFSAC And PROBOARD. This Course Is Accredited By IFSAC And PROBOARD. 20 21 Certification Emergency Medical Care Fire Officer 1021-I-II: Field Course Course Description: The Fire Officer course is designed to meet or exceed NFPA 1021 standard. The Field Evaluation is designed to allow the local course coordinator/manager to deliver the course in the same format as the on-campus Fire Officer 1021-I-II. Each subject is tested separately. Subjects are listed for each module to give the local course coordinator/ manager a format to build a flexible training schedule. Daily classroom subjects will be broken into 2 modules. Please contact the course coordinator for the subjects in each module. All skills must be typed. Students participate in activities to build skills and enhance learning. These activities include written communications, personnel performance evaluation, disciplinary actions, etc. Testing: Examinations will be administered at the local host department and must be scheduled with the Academy Course Coordinator. There will be two separate testing dates. During the first test date, students will take a ten-question exam on each subject covered in module #1. During the second test date, students will take a ten-question exam on each subject covered in module #2, two finals, and the skill exam. No test results will be provided on the testing date. The student must pass Fire Officer Level I in order to be eligible to meet the requirements for Fire Officer II. Course Hours: 80 EMS CEU Hours: 6 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. Prerequisites: NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter II and NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor I Maximum Enrollment: 20 Course Fee: $1,964 - Group A $3,928 - Group B This Course Is Accredited By IFSAC And PROBOARD. Course Number CC 1021-EFO Meets or exceeds NFPA 1021 for Fire Officer Level III and IV College credit available through Meridian Community College Certification CERTIFICATION Course Number CC 1021-F Meets or exceeds NFPA 1021 Mississippi Executive Fire Officer Program / Fire Officer 1021-III-IV Dates of Delivery: Session I April 18–20, 2017 Session II June 6–8, 2017 Session III August 22–24, 2017 Session IV November 7–9, 2017 Course Description: The Mississippi Executive Fire Officer Program (MEFO) is a joint initiative between the Mississippi State Fire Academy and the Mississippi Emergency Service Degree Program at Meridian Community College. This comprehensive course is designed to provide senior officers and others in key leadership roles with an understanding of advanced fire service management and administrative skills as well as the ability to conduct research, analyze data, and develop solutions to complex issues. Candidates will enhance their professional development through completion of the NFPA 1021 Fire Officer III and IV certification course and two associate degree equivalent courses. The MEFO program spans one year and includes four three-day sessions conducted at the Academy. MEFO candidates must complete an Applied Research Project (ARP) that relates to their organization before attending the last session of the course. Completion of the ARP is a prerequisite for participating in the last course session and a requirement for graduation. MEFO graduates will receive state credentials and recognition as an Executive Fire Officer along with certifications for Fire Officer Level III and IV. In addition, MEFO graduates will receive six-hours of college credit through Meridian Community College towards completion of an A. A. S. degree in Fire Protection Technology. Prerequisite: NFPA 1021 Fire Officer II and Fire Instructor II Course Hours: 200 hours Maximum Enrollment: 24 per cycle Audience: Chiefs of Departments or equivalent positions of management in the fire service (Senior Fire Instructors, County Fire Coordinators, Officers who manage shifts, programs, or divisions, etc.) Application Process: No consideration will be given unless all documents are received. Application must be received at the Academy by February 1, 2017. All application packages will be reviewed on an individual basis and will require seven separate items: Fire Service Chaplain 1. A Mississippi State Fire Academy general admission application. 2. A completed Essay Application Form A. 3. A letter from the applicant requesting admission to the MEFO. The letter should specify applicant’s qualifications, commitment to complete the entire program, including the applied research, and the applicant’s perceived expectation(s) of the program. 4. The applicant’s resume. 5. A letter of recommendation from the applicant’s immediate supervisor (Chief of Department, Mayor, City Manager, etc.) indicating the organization’s commitment to allow the applicant to complete the required courses and research. 6. An organizational chart that depicts the applicant’s position. 7. Completion of NFPA 1021-II Fire Officer and NFPA 1041-II Fire Instructor documentation. 8. An official copy of the applicant’s high school transcript, diploma, or documentation of GED completion. Course Number CC 1575-FC Date of Delivery: July 19-20, 2017 Course Description: This course is designed for any emergency response personnel who have a desire to be available for those in need while going through their time of confusion and traumatic change. This two-day class deals with identifying the impact of line of duty deaths and injuries, and the contributing factors that may influence reducing line-of-duty deaths and injuries. Program Goal: The goal of this program is to provide guidance in becoming a Fire Service Chaplain. Course Hours: 16 Maximum Enrollment: 25 Course Fee: $125 - Group A $180 - Group B 22 Course Fee: $1,278 - Group A $1,958 - Group B Testing: Testing will involve the evaluation of various projects completed both on and off-campus. These assignments will be graded on the candidate’s understanding of the problem, ability to research and apply information, ability to develop viable solutions, and ability to present findings in a professional manner. Other: Students are asked to wear fire department uniforms while attending upper-level classes. No casual attire please. NOTE: This program is writing and time sensitive. Basic writing skills are necessary to complete this course. As stated in the NFPA standard, students must be able to analyze data and communicate both orally and in writing. Students will be required to write a college paper while attending this class. ALL APPLICATION DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY FEBRUary 1, 2017 IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE MEFO CLASS. This Course Is Accredited By IFSAC And PROBOARD. 23 (Essay Application Form A) Please answer the following questions and return with your application packet. All questions must be answered and returned in order to be considered for acceptance to MEFO. Fire Service Instructor 1041-II Course Number CC 1041-L2 Meets or exceeds NFPA 1041-II Date of Delivery: May 8–11, 2017 Please describe your organization fully in terms of functions or services provided and its annual budget. Course Description: The Level II Fire Service Instructor Program is an advanced course designed to create a fire service instructor who is capable of generating instructional material, delivering various types of lectures utilizing audio/visual equipment, and administering cognitive and psychomotor examinations. Question 2 Course Hours: 40 Please describe your specific duties and responsibilities within the organization at an executive level, the number of employees you supervise, and to whom you report. Maximum Enrollment: 20 Prerequisite: NFPA 1041-I Course Fee: $345 - Group A $485 - Group B Question 1 Question 3 (Essay Question) Describe your most substantial professional achievement and explain why you view it as such. Question 4 (Essay Question) What goals do you expect to realize by participating in the Mississippi Executive Fire Officer Program and how might achieving those goals enhance your career? Testing: Testing will consist of written, skills, and a presentation evaluation. The student must achieve a minimum of 70% in each area. Question 5 (Essay Question) NOTE: Students are encouraged to bring a laptop computer. Students are asked to wear fire department uniform while attending officer-level classes. No casual attire please. How do you expect your background, experience, and capabilities will contribute to the Program and to your fellow participants? This Course Is Accredited By IFSAC And PROBOARD. Question 6 (Essay Question) Please describe briefly the two most challenging management problems facing you on your job, explaining how they affect attainment of your organization goals. Fire Service Instructor 1041-I Course Number CC 1041-L1 Meets or exceeds NFPA 1041 Dates of Delivery: April 24-28, 2017 June 26–30, 2017 July 24–28, 2017 October 16-20, 2017 Course Hours: 45 Maximum Enrollment: 20 Prerequisite: None Course Fee: $380 - Group A $530 - Group B Testing: Testing will consist of written, skills, and a presentation evaluation. The student must achieve a minimum of 70% in each area. NOTE: Students are encouraged to bring a laptop computer. Students are asked to wear fire department uniform while attending officer-level classes. No casual attire please. Students will stay in the dorm on Thursday night but NO MEALS will be provided on Friday. This Course Is Accredited By IFSAC And PROBOARD. 24 Course Number CC 1041-3-08 Meets NFPA 1041 Date of Delivery: Course Description: The Level I Fire Service Instructor Program is an advanced course designed to create a fire service instructor who is capable of generating instructional material, delivering various types of lectures utilizing audio/visual equipment, and administering cognitive and psychomotor examinations. Fire Service Instructor 1041-III June 13–15, 2017 Course Description: The Level III Fire Service Instructor Program teaches an individual how to administer a record keeping system, conduct a needs analysis, develop budgets, design course curriculum , write course objectives, and present evaluation findings, conclusions, and recommendations to administrative personnel. This course requires additional assignments once classroom hours are complete. Course Hours: 24 Maximum Enrollment: 20 Minimum Enrollment: 12 Prerequisite: NFPA 1041 Fire Service Instructor II Course Fee: $260 - Group A $345 - Group B Testing: Testing will consist of written on and off campus skills assignments. NOTE: Students are asked to wear fire department uniform while attending officer-level classes. No casual attire please. This Course Is Accredited By IFSAC And PROBOARD. 25 Certification CERTIFICATION Mississippi Executive Fire Officer Application 2017 Session Fire Service Instructor 1041-I: Online Fire Service Instructor 1041-I: Field Course Course Number CC 1041-L1F Certification CERTIFICATION Course Number CC 1041-I-OL Meets or exceeds NFPA 1041 Course Description: This course, formerly titled “Distant Learning” is designed to be an individual self-paced course that provides the student with basic skills needed to deliver instructional sessions. Subjects will include: Instructional Challenges Safety Legal Considerations Psychology of Learning Lesson Plans Instructional Delivery Testing and Evaluation Instructional Media Students must complete the course within three months from the time of enrollment. Any student not completing the course within this period must re-apply (includes additional course fee). Testing: Students are prepared for the written and skill tests by completing the assignments. All chapter quizzes, skills and presentations are administered online. Students must achieve a minimum on 70% on the online cognitive portion and skills to qualify for the certification final. Students will be required to take the certification final at the Academy. Final testing should be scheduled with the Curriculum Bureau once the course work is completed. Course Hours: 45 Course Fee: $175 - Group A $335 - Group B Does Not Include Manual: IFSTA Instructor 8th Edition Pre-Payment Is Required Purchase order or payment must be submitted with application. All fees are non-refundable from the time of enrollment and material has been submitted to the student. This Course Is Accredited By IFSAC And PROBOARD. Meets or exceeds NFPA 1041 Course Description: The Field Evaluation is designed to allow the local course coordinator/manager to deliver the course in the same format as the on-campus Fire Service Instructor. Contact the Certification Bureau to receive a detailed format. Testing: T he written and skill examinations will be conducted at the host department and must be scheduled with the Certification Bureau prior to the completion of the delivery of the material. Students will take a ten question exam on each subject, a final exam, and a skill exam. No test results will be provided on the testing date. Course Hours: 45 Prerequisite: None Maximum Enrollment: 16 Course Fee: $1,030 - Group A Fire Service Instructor 1041-II: Online Course Number CC 1041-2-DL Meets or exceeds NFPA 1041 Course Description: This course was designed to be an individual self-paced course that provides the student with more advanced knowledge and skills to deliver instructional sessions, develop lessons, and manage training functions. Lesson Plan Development Instructor and Course Evaluations Student Testing Instruments Administrative Duties Supervision and Management $2,060 - Group B This Course Is Accredited By IFSAC And PROBOARD. Students must complete the course within six months from the time the material is shipped. Any student not completing the course within this period must re-apply. Testing: Students are prepared for the written and skill tests by completing the assignments. All written, skill, and presentation tests are administered at the Academy. Students are encouraged to bring a department uniform for presentations. Course Hours: 40 Prerequisite: 1041-I Course Fee: $175 - Group A $335 - Group B Does Not Include Manual: IFSTA Instructor 8th Edition Pre-Payment Is Required Purchase order or payment must be submitted with application. All fees are non-refundable after course material has been shipped. This Course Is Accredited By IFSAC And PROBOARD. 26 27 Fire Inspector 1031-I Course Number CC 1521-99 Meets or exceeds NFPA 1521 Course Number CC 1031-I-03 Meets or exceeds NFPA 1031 Dates of Delivery: March 6-9, 2017 Dates of Delivery: July 10–13, 2017 Course Description: This newly revised course is designed to allow the students to utilize new and conventional learning methodologies. The hybrid format of this course is designed for the students to be able to use the internet to complete some pre-course work on their own, and then come on campus in a classroom setting to learn with other students about being a Fire Department Safety Officer. The newly revised version covers subjects such as reading smoke and buildings, working with the IC, being the ISO at various types of incidents and during training. The text being utilized for this course is “Fire Department Incident Safety Officer”, Jones & Bartlett, Third Edition. Course Hours: 48 EMS CEU Hours: 16 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. Maximum Enrollment: 25 Prerequisite: NFPA 1021 Fire Officer II, NFPA 1041-I Course Fee: $360 - Group A Pre-course Work & Testing: The students will complete the pre-course work online prior to the course through the Jones & Bartlett Navigate system. This includes Section 1 in the text. When the students arrive on campus they will be tested on Section 1 of the text. This grade will be averaged with the other two section tests during the course. The students will then be administered a comprehensive final for the course. July 17-27, 2017 Course Description: This course is designed to prepare the student to perform at the level of Fire Inspector I. Students gain knowledge about: development, adoption, and use of fire related codes and standards; authority, jurisdiction, and duty of a Fire Inspector; importance of code enforcement; and critical components of the Inspector’s job. The course also prepares students to research code-related problems. Students will also work in groups as they perform “inspections” during field trips to local occupancies. Testing: Students must successfully complete the written exam and then a skill practicum phase before being certified. This class is developed around the ICC building codes. Course Hours: 80 EMS CEU Hours: 4 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. Maximum Enrollment: $530 - Group B June 19–29, 2017 20 Prerequisite: None NOTE: Students must pass the final exam and skills to complete program. Course Fee: $885 - Group A $1,160 - Group B This Course Is Accredited By IFSAC And PROBOARD. This Course Is Accredited By IFSAC And PROBOARD. Fire Department Safety Officer 1521: Field Evaluation Course Number CC 1031-II Meets or exceeds NFPA 1031 Course Number CC 1521-99F Meets or exceeds NFPA 1521 Date of Delivery: Date of Delivery: Per Request Course Description: The hybrid format of this course is designed for the students to be able to use the internet to complete some pre-course work on their own, and then complete the rest of the course at their own fire departments. The newly revised version covers subjects such as reading smoke and buildings, working with the IC, being the ISO at various types of incidents and during training. The text being utilized for this course is “Fire Department Incident Safety Officer”, Jones & Bartlett, Third Edition. Course Hours: 48 Maximum Enrollment: 20 Prerequisite: Fire Officer 1021-I-II, NFPA 1041-I Course Fee: $1,030 - Group A Testing: The student will complete the pre-course work online prior to the course through the Jones & Bartlett Navigate system. This includes Section 1 in the text. When the student arrives on campus they will be tested on Section 1 of the text. This grade will be averaged with the other two section tests during the course. The student will then be administered a comprehensive final for the course. $2,060 - Group B NOTE: Students must pass skills to complete program. This Course Is Accredited By IFSAC And PROBOARD. October 9–12, 2017 Course Description: This is a new course designed for the fire inspector ready to advance his/her education and training to a higher level. This course reaches deeper into the interpretation of applicable codes and standards, covers the procedures involved in various types of inspections, and prepares the inspector for the plans review process. It is an advanced level course that covers a wide range of topics: inspection procedures, building construction, occupancy classification and means of egress, fire protection and water supply systems, plans review, and the storage of hazardous materials. Course Hours: EMS CEU Hours: 16 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. 28 Fire Inspector 1031-II 40 EMS CEU Hours: 4 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. Maximum Enrollment: 16 Prerequisite: NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector I Course Fee: $370 - Group A $505 - Group B Student is responsible for manuals provided during Level I training. Call for the current edition being utilized. This Course Is Accredited By IFSAC And PROBOARD. 29 Certification CERTIFICATION Fire Department Safety Officer 1521 Mississippi County Fire Investigator: annual in-service Course Number CC 1033 Meets or exceeds NFPA 1033 Course Number CC CFAI-8 Date of Delivery: May 15-25, 2017 September 11-21, 2017 Course Description: Areas covered include: the chemistry of fire, fire dynamics, analysis of fire patterns, determining the cause/origin of fires, firefighting operations, fire investigation, fire scene investigation, safety, recognizing hazardous materials, fire scene explosion investigation, legal consideration of fire investigation, interviewing/interrogating, and preparing the arson case for courtroom presentation. Prerequisite: None Course Hours: 80 EMS CEU Hours: 4 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. 25 Course Fee: $640 - Group A $905 - Group B Other: Students should bring clothing suitable for working fire scenes which includes hard hats, boots, gloves, etc. This Course Is Accredited By IFSAC And PROBOARD. Mississippi County Fire Investigator Course Number CC-CFAI Dates of Delivery: January 16-19, 2017 Dates of Delivery: June 28, 2017 Lafayette Co. F.D. Central Station (Oxford) July 6, 2017 Hattiesburg Fire/Police Training Academy December 6, 2017 Mississippi State Fire Academy Course Description: This is a one-day course offered three times a year to the appointed investigators to help enhance knowledge and build on what they learned in the County Fire Investigator program. Subject matter will be announced prior to course. Each appointed investigator is required to attend one of the scheduled in-service sessions. Course Hours: Maximum Enrollment: July 10-13, 2017 Certification CERTIFICATION Fire Investigator 1033 8 EMS CEU Hours: 2 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. Course Fee: None. If on campus, students may request dorm at $17 per night and/or meals at $12 per day. Note: Each county investigator will be required to attend one in-service per year. The date to attend will be your choice. No Academy application is needed to attend this course unless requesting dorm. The investigator needs to have attended the County Fire Investigator course or had some other training in fire investigation prior to attending the in-service. Course Description: Mississippi Code 83-1-39 (Laws of 1993) designates one (1) member of each county Sheriff’s Department to be the County Fire Investigator. The code requires the designated member to attend training delivered by the State Fire Academy and approved by the State Fire Marshal’s Office in fire/arson investigation. This course will give the newly appointed investigators a basis of knowledge required to do their job as a fire investigator. Subject matter includes: fire behavior, building construction, origin and cause, indicators of incendiaries, accidental causes, explosives, vehicle fires, and some hands-on skills. This course references NFPA 1033. Course Hours: 32 EMS CEU Hours: 2 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. Course Fee: $100 For one (1) appointed county fire investigator per county. A letter from the Sheriff must be attached to the application stating the name of the applicant appointed as the county investigator for this fee to apply. Otherwise, the fee will be the Group A fee. $340 - Group A & B Other: Individuals who have previously completed fire investigation courses such as NFPA 1033 Fire Investigator should not apply due to the fact that they will have already covered the information, material, and activities contained in this course. 30 31 How to Develop and Assist in Fire Fighter Physical Fitness Programs Course Number CC PFP-24 Engine Company Operations Course Number CC 1302 CERTIFICATION November 27-30, 2017 Course Description: This course is designed to provide firefighters with an in-depth understanding of engine company operations. This course will cover several key functions of engine company operations including: nozzle selection and flow characteristics, hose line selection and hose handling techniques, hose stretch and hose lay characteristics, extended and bundle attack methods, standpipe operations, blitz attack operations and tactical water supply strategies. This course is for all firefighters, although it is a physically demanding course due to multiple evolutions with full firefighter personal protective equipment. Date of Delivery: August 15-17, 2017 Course Description: This program will offer a fire fighter, training officer or chief the opportunity to attend a 24 hour course that will reference NFPA standards in regards to annual physicals and medical assessments. This program will also discuss the nutritional intake for fire fighters, daily workout schedules, weight lifting techniques and stretches, and body fat measurement. The program will be delivered by instructional staff members who are fitness trainers. Other: Students are required to have full personal protective clothing which meets NFPA 1971. Personal SCBA’s will not be required but are recommended for the course. Prerequisite: Firefighter 1001-I-II Course Hours: 40 Maximum Enrollment: 20 Course Fee: $360 - Group A $495 - Group B Course Hours: 24 Maximum Enrollment: 20 Course Fee: $240 - Group A 32 $320 - Group B 33 Certification Date of Delivery: SPECIAL & INDUSTRIAL Services bureau Guidelines for Certification Field Courses and Distant Learning CERTIFICATION Contact the Certification Bureau of the Fire Academy and request a “Field Course Request Form.” Field Course Request Form, Roll Sheet, and Academy Applications for each student participating must be mailed or faxed to the Academy. Request a written contract for the delivery of the course from the Academy. Once this information is received, a course folder is begun and the course coordinator will contact the host fire department. Course cannot begin and material will not be sent out until a signed contract is completed from all parties. Scheduling will be made as requests are received and based upon available dates at the Mississippi State Fire Academy NO field classes are considered until all paperwork (Field Request Forms, Signed Contract, and Applications) has been received. All contact from the department requesting a field class should be done through the course manager that oversees a particular program. Test dates will be set by the course coordinator at the Academy. This means that the test dates requested by a fire department are considered, but are not guaranteed. They will be set according to availability of Academy staffing and prior scheduling. Dates will not be issued until all paperwork is completed. Our staff also continues to customize courses for our industrial clients through negotiated contract. These custom courses may incorporate all or part of any program we offer. We recommend that our industrial clients contact us to schedule classes as early as possible, to help ensure staff and facility availability. No grades are given to any student. All correspondence from the Academy shall be to the contact person or the Fire Chief. Curriculum will not be distributed until all paperwork is received. All field courses and distant learning courses must be completed within six months of beginning the program. Available Field Courses Include: The cost of many of our courses is reduced, thanks to grant funds. As always, we must express our appreciation to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency and the Mississippi Office of Homeland Security for their generous support of a number of our programs. Fire Fighter 1001-I-II Fire Officer I-II 1021 Fire Safety Officer 1521 Fire Service Instructor 1041-I Please see specific guidelines pertaining to a certain course in the catalog. The staff of the Special/Industrial Bureau looks forward to meeting your training needs in 2017. If we can be of help, please contact us. Distant Learning Programs Include: Fire Service Instructor 1041-I-II Online Fire Officer DL 1021-I Fire Officer DL 1021-II Safety Officer 1521 Nick Ragan, Instructor Chief nragan@msfa.state.ms.us Process and Method for Distant Learning Programs Include: Submit a Mississippi State Fire Academy Admission Application with payment. The course coordinator will contact the individual and provide the necessary information to begin the program. Front Right: Nick Ragan, Instructor Chief Left Side Bottom To Top: Kenya Green, Administrative Assistant; Marcus Collier, Instructor Advanced; Chris Carr, Instructor Advanced; Hayes Nix, Senior Instructor; and Russell McCullar, Instructor Advanced. Right Side Bottom To Top: Mark Moss, Instructor Advanced; Josh Abercrombie, Staff Instructor; Chad Ponder, Senior Instructor; and Durfie Burns, Senior Instructor. (Not Pictured: Matt Hinkle, Staff Instructor) 34 35 SPECIAL / INDUSTRIAL The Special/Industrial Bureau proudly offers courses to fire and emergency response personnel in the public and private sectors. Courses offered include Technical Rescue, Hazardous Materials, Advanced Firefighting, Water Rescue, and Industrial Emergency Response. In 2016, we introduced Surface Water and Swiftwater Rescue, Levels I & II. The course was well received, and will be offered twice in 2017. Our staff will continue to develop new programs that meet the needs of those we serve. We are planning to add Structural Collapse; FIRST Level II; and an Advanced Rope Rescue Workshop in the near future. Process and Method for Requesting Field Course Include: Fireground Leadership Smoke Diver Course Number SC 611 Course Number SC 500 Dates of Delivery: January 9-12, 2017 February 20-23, 2017 November 13-16, 2017 Course Description: This course is designed to address the management needs of first-in engine company officers or officials who are responsible for emergency response actions, including the direct supervision of other fire personnel, prior to the arrival of higher ranking departmental officials. The main focus of the course is to advance the ability of the initial officer in charge of the scene of a fire situation to safely manage the response actions of assigned personnel. The course curriculum includes preparation for response, decision making, and tactical operations. EMS CEU Hours: 4 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. Maximum Enrollment: 20 Minimum Enrollment: 10 Course Fee: $360 - Group A $495 - Group B NOTE: S tudent must bring NFPA approved structural firefighting protective clothing. This includes helmet, coat, pants, boots, hood, and gloves. SCBA will be provided. February 27-March 2, 2017 March 13-16, 2017 October 30–November 2, 2017 Course Description: This is a physically demanding, advanced fire fighter course with a focus on fire suppression and structure fire rescue. The course activities are designed to provide realistic fireground working conditions, requiring the student to learn as a team member the limitations of equipment and physical conditioning. Course activities are designed to teach: the limitations of fire fighter personal protective equipment, tactics involving flammable liquid and gas scenarios, structure fire rescue techniques, navigating in fire structures in zero visibility, hose line techniques utilizing 1 3/4" and 2 1/2" attack lines, tactics for interior fire attack, and rappelling while utilizing fire fighter protective equipment. The emphasis of this class is personal fire fighter safety while functioning as a team member, exposing the student to a multitude of scenarios designed to be as realistic as possible. Course Hours: 40 EMS CEU Hours: 12 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. Prerequisite: Documented Fire Fighter 1001-I-II or Volunteer Certification Level I training. Maximum Enrollment: 25 Minimum Enrollment: Course Fee: $420 - Group A $555 - Group B 10 Entity will be billed for entire course fee for registered students who fail to report for class, those who fail physical agility assessment, or withdrawal during the course. Physical Agility Test: Required and will be administered as the first training activity. Students who fail physical agility test will not be allowed to continue the course. Other: Students are required to have NFPA full protective clothing, including SCBA and a spare cylinder which meets the NFPA 1981 standard. Students who withdraw from the course must complete another smoke diver course in its entirety to receive certification. The Academy does not furnish student SCBA for this course. Fire Service Management - 101 Course Number SC 601 Date of Delivery: July 31-August 3, 2017 Course Description: This course is designed to assist the fire service leaders in addressing information not normally found in other Academy courses. Course focuses on the individual fire officer and varied management and supervisory issues. Information presented will assist the fire officer in making informed decisions required for personnel supervision and organizational change. Specifically, participants will be introduced to subjects such as: the legal aspects of providing fire protection, purchasing laws and regulations, equipment management issues, auditing issues, organizational relationship to the Mississippi Rating Bureau, sexual harassment, and conflict resolution. Target Audience: Personnel currently serving as officers in the public fire service Course Hours: 40 EMS CEU Hours: 4 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. SMOKE DIVER PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST MINIMUM STANDARDS 1. 2. Maximum Enrollment: 24 Minimum Enrollment: 16 3. 4. Course Fee: $415 - Group A 5. $550 - Group B 36 Mile and one-half run under 12 minutes. Forty-five (45) bent knee sit-ups under 2 minutes. (Candidate’s legs shall be bent to approximate 45 degree angle. Feet shall be held in place by a designated assistant. Arms shall be crossed on the chest with hand palms against chest. Crossed forearms shall maintain contact with chest when raising body. Candidate shall raise upper body until crossed forearms make contact with thighs. Shoulder blades shall make contact with ground when body is lowered.) Twenty-five (25) push-ups under 2 minutes without returning to beginning rest position. Seven (7) pull-ups (starting position is palms away, arms fully extended downward with the feet off the ground, pull body up until chin is ABOVE bar, and return to starting position, repetitively, without releasing the bar or touching the ground.) Carry two sections of 2 1/2" hose in a self-locking doughnut roll up and back down four flights of stairs without stopping or falling. 37 SPECIAL / INDUSTRIAL SPECIAL / INDUSTRIAL Course Hours: 40 Dates of Delivery: INCIPIENT AND STRUCTURAL FIRE BRIGADE TRAINING PROGRAMS The following courses may be taken in a 40-hour format or individually, one at a time, dependent on prior scheduling commitments. Each module is designed to be eight hours in length, based upon 25 students participating in the field activities. Modules are often modified to meet the needs of those companies which seek additional or specialized training. *This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. Module V - fire brigade structure/standards review/ics Course Number IC 705 Course Description: Course introduces students to the basics of an Incident Command System so employees may gain some insight into how they fit into their own system of emergency response. Further, it introduces the reasons training standards exist, which ones apply specifically to industry, and how their own organization might be structured to improve the overall performance of emergency response personnel. *EMS CEU Hours: 4 Contact Industry Program Coordinator For Pricing. Module I CHEMISTRY OF FIRE/ PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS Course Number IC 701 Module II RESCUE/ SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS Course Number IC 702 Dates of Delivery: Contact Industrial Program Coordinator for dates Course Description: Course is designed to meet the requirements set forth in OSHA’s Subpart L, for the Incipient Fire Brigade members. This is often called “first-aid” firefighting, where employees are called upon to extinguish small fires either individually or as team members utilizing portable extinguishers. This is extremely good hands-on training for all workers who might be called upon to use portable extinguishers. *EMS CEU Hours: 2 Dates of Delivery: Contact Industrial Program Coordinator for dates Module III Module IV Course Number IC 703 Course Number IC 704 FIRE EQUIPMENT/ FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS/FOAM Dates of Delivery: Contact Industrial Program Coordinator for dates Course Description: Course covers a variety of Course Description: Course is designed to introduce information in the classroom, students, through classroom but is basically geared toward presentation, to the aspects of using the correct equipment personal protective equipment, and technique necessary self-contained breathing to extinguish and/or control apparatus, and the basics of flammable liquid fires. Basic interior search and rescue. Practical techniques to be used against a application includes the students’ pressurized gas fire will also be use of SCBA in both non-stressed covered. The outside activities and stressed environments, and will include a variety of larger while performing rescue in fires with the individuals acting as team members repetitively, limited visibility. using charged hose lines. Foam will be used to extinguish flammable liquid fires with *EMS CEU Hours: 4 basic techniques covered. 38 Contact Industry Program Coordinator For Pricing. Contact Industry Program Coordinator For Pricing. Dates of Delivery: Contact Industrial Program Coordinator for dates of delivery Course Description: Due to the necessity of the industrial fire team members to have refresher skills training on a periodic basis, this course was created to provide strictly skills training. This course reviews the techniques required to properly handle portable and wheeled extinguishers in the morning session, and reviews basic techniques used to handle flammable and compressed gas fires using hose attack lines with water and foam in the afternoon session. The class has very little classroom instruction. It is designed to allow students to improve skill proficiency in safety equipment provided by the employer. Contact Industry Program Coordinator For Pricing. FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS/ INTERIOR FIRE ATTACK Dates of Delivery: Contact Industrial Program Coordinator for dates Course Description: Course covers some of the basics concerning sprinkler systems, their operation, basic maintenance and common system problems which might incapacitate the fire protection system. The course is complemented with outside activities such as using sprinkler stops on flowing sprinkler heads and interior fire attacks with rescue situations. Industrial On-site Training Programs Dates of Delivery: Available upon organizational request The Academy has for several years offered training in an off-campus format. The types of programs the instructional personnel have provided throughout the state are: - Rescue (High Angle, Below Grade, and Confined Space) - Fire Suppression (Incipient and Structural) - Hazardous Materials (Awareness, Operational, Technician, Specialist, and Incident Commander) - Fire Officer and Instructional Techniques These courses have been designed to meet the clients’ needs and have often been mixed to provide a blend of information required of brigade personnel having multiple responsibilities within an on-site emergency response team. With planning and a needs assessment, which the Academy provides as part of its service to the client, many of the incorporated subject areas can be provided in an off-campus format. *EMS CEU Hours: 2 Contact Industry Program Coordinator For Pricing. Course Number IC 711 Contact Industry Program Coordinator For Pricing. The Academy provides quality instruction through qualified personnel. We remain committed to providing customer service on schedule and maintain a constant level of service at a reasonable cost. The Academy asks that your organization consider our Industrial Services for your future training needs. EMS CEU Hours: 14 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. 39 SPECIAL / INDUSTRIAL SPECIAL / INDUSTRIAL Dates of Delivery: Contact Industrial Program Coordinator for dates of delivery Industrial Fire Fighter Refresher Training Rescue Refresher Course Number SC 535 Date of Delivery: February 15–16, 2017 Course Description: Course is designed to help students who have already been through our rescue courses and are in need of a refresher. This course will be scenario based and students should review past course materials prior to attending. However, the first morning of the course will be scheduled based on the needs of the students who attend. Course Hours: 16 Course Number SC 530-1 This Course Is Accredited By PROBOARD. Dates of Delivery: April 3–6, 2017 May 1–4, 2017 July 17-20, 2017 August 14–17, 2017 Course Description This course is an introduction to the subject of high angle rescue. It is designed to build students’ confidence in their ability to use modern rope rescue techniques. Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on safety of both the victim and the rescuer. Subjects include: basic information on ropes and knots, rigging, simple mechanical advantages, and other related equipment. The primary purpose of this course is to provide students with a safe environment to learn proper techniques in anchor identification, rappelling, gaining access to victims, and in building both individual and team confidence. This course references NFPA 1006 Chapters 5-6. Students must achieve a 70% or greater on exam and practice skills testing in order to receive a certificate. Course Hours: 40 Maximum Enrollment: 20 EMS CEU Hours: 12 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. Minimum Enrollment: 8 Maximum Enrollment: Prerequisite: Rope Rescue I or its equivalent Course Fee: $145 - Group A $200 - Group B Course Fee: $365 - Group A Currently this course fee for Group A students is partially covered by a grant ($297). The sponsoring department will be charged $68 for dorm accomodations if requested. $505 - Group B Note: This course has been approved by the National Office of Domestic Preparedness in relation to Weapons of Mass Destruction incidents and may qualify for federal grant assistance. Contact the Admissions Office for details. Other: Students will be allowed to use personal rescue equipment during the course. Short pants and tennis shoes will not be allowed and hard sole boots are mandatory during field activities. Students should bring a rescue helmet and gloves to class. 20 SPECIAL / INDUSTRIAL SPECIAL / INDUSTRIAL EMS CEU Hours: 8 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. Rope Rescue Level - I Minimum Enrollment: 10 Other: Students will not be allowed to use personal rescue equipment during the course (except seat harness which must be approved prior to start of class). Short pants will not be allowed and hard sole boots are mandatory during field activities. Students should bring a rescue helmet and gloves to class. Rope Rescue Level - II Course Number SC 530-2 This Course Is Accredited By PROBOARD. Dates of Delivery: June 12–15, 2017 July 24–27, 2017 August 7–10, 2017 August 28–31, 2017 Course Description: This course reinforces the basics learned and demonstrated in Rope Rescue-I, and begins to provide to the student methods to learn advanced high angle rescue techniques. Included in the course are: complex anchors, advanced hauling systems, specialized patient packaging and scenarios utilizing high angle facilities at the Academy. Team leader functions are rotated among all participants to facilitate the development of leadership skills during rescue activities. All participants will function as a rescuer, safety, belay, and team leader during scenario based training activities. This course references NFPA 1006 Chapter 6. Students must achieve a 70% or greater on exam and practical skills testing in order to receive a certificate. Prerequisite: Rope Rescue-I Course Hours: 40 EMS CEU Hours: 12 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. Maximum Enrollment: 20 Course Fee: $365 - Group A Minimum Enrollment: 10 Currently this course fee for Group A students is partially covered by a grant ($297). The sponsoring department will be charged $68 for dorm accomodations if requested. $505 - Group B NOTE: This course has been approved by the National Office of Domestic Preparedness in relation to Weapons of Mass Destruction incidents and may qualify for federal grant assistance. Contact the Admissions Office for details. 40 Other: Students will not be allowed to use personal rescue equipment during the course (except seat harness which must be approved prior to start of class). Short pants will not be allowed and hard sole boots are mandatory during field activities. Students should review and bring information acquired during Rope Rescue I to class. Students should bring a rescue helmet and gloves to class. 41 Rope Rescue I - Module 1 (field delivery) Rope Rescue I - Module 3 (on-campus delivery) Course Number SC 530-F1 Course Number SC 530-F3 Dates of Delivery: Available statewide upon written request (from local municipal or volunteer fire chief, or county emergency response official) to Special Services. Courses are scheduled dependent on available federal funding and availability of instructional staff. Dates of Delivery: Target Audience: Public emergency response personnel of Mississippi Course Hours: 12 EMS CEU Hours: 3 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. Maximum Enrollment: 16/group Minimum Enrollment: 12 Course Fee: The course fee may be covered by the use of federal grant funding. Call for information. Course Description: This course was developed to further assist local departments in preparing for technical high angle rescue operations. The course is constructed to assess team member skill level after successfully completing Module 1/ Module 2. This is the third module toward Rope Rescue Technician-I certification, advancing the individual’s ability to perform safely as a team member in the high angle rescue environment. Target Audience: Public emergency response personnel of Mississippi Course Hours: 8 EMS CEU Hours: 3 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. Prerequisite: Rope Rescue I - Module 2 (Field Delivery) Maximum Enrollment: 16/group Minimum Enrollment: 12 Course Fee: The course fee may be covered by the use of federal grant funding. Call for information. Dorm Extra $17/night Meals Extra $12/day NOTE: This course has been approved by the National Office of Domestic Preparedness in relation to Weapons of Mass Destruction incidents and may qualify for federal grant assistance. Contact the Admissions Office for details. Rope Rescue I - Module 2 (field delivery) Rope Rescue I - Module 4 (on‑campus delivery) Course Number SC 530-F2 Course Number SC 530-F4 Dates of Delivery: Available statewide upon written request (from local municipal or volunteer fire chief, or county emergency response official) to Special Services. Courses are scheduled dependent on available federal funding and availability of instructional staff. Dates of Delivery: Upon availability of scheduling at the Academy. Courses scheduled dependent on available federal funding and availability of instructional staff. Course Description: This course was developed to further assist local departments in preparing for technical high angle rescue operations. The course is constructed to provide operational level rescue information, complemented with necessary skills development toward advancing the individual’s ability to perform safely in a high angle rescue environment. The goal of this program is to continue providing an off-campus training path for organizations to receive state Academy certification as a Rope Rescue Technician-I. Target Audience: Public emergency response personnel of Mississippi Prerequisite: Rope Rescue I - Module 1 (Field Delivery) Course Hours: 12 EMS CEU Hours: 3 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. Maximum Enrollment: 16/group Minimum Enrollment: 12 Course Fee: The course fee may be covered by the use of federal grant funding. Call for information. 42 Course Description: This course was developed to further assist local departments in preparing for technical high angle rescue operations. The course is constructed to provide scenario based training exercises for the demonstration of individual and team skill in providing technical rescue services. This is the fourth and final module toward Rope Rescue Technician-I certification, where individuals demonstrate their ability to perform safely as a team member in a variety of high angle rescue situations. Target Audience: Public emergency response personnel of Mississippi Course Hours: 8 EMS CEU Hours: 3 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. Prerequisite: Rope Rescue I - Module 3 (On-Campus Delivery) Maximum Enrollment: 16/group Minimum Enrollment: 12 Course Fee: The course fee may be covered by the use of federal grant funding. Call for information. Dorm Extra $17/night Meals Extra $12/day NOTE: This course has been approved by the National Office of Domestic Preparedness in relation to Weapons of Mass Destruction incidents and may qualify for federal grant assistance. Contact the Admissions Office for details. 43 SPECIAL / INDUSTRIAL SPECIAL / INDUSTRIAL Course Description: This course was developed to assist local departments in preparing for technical high angle rescue operations. The course is constructed to provide awareness level rescue information, complemented with equipment nomenclature and basic skills development. The goal of this program is two-fold: first to standardize high angle rescue information for organizations across the state, and secondly to provide an off-campus training path for organizations to receive state certification as a Rope Rescue Technician-I, normally provided on campus in a 40-hour, week-long class (see page 40 for further details). Upon availability of scheduling at the Academy. Courses scheduled dependent on available federal funding and availability of instructional staff. Confined Space Rescue Levels I-II Confined Space Rescue - Module 1 (field delivery) Course Number SC 532 Course Number SC 532-F1 January 23–26, 2017 February 6-9, 2017 March 20–23, 2017 September 25-28, 2017 Dates of Delivery: vailable statewide upon written request (from local municipal or volunteer fire chief, or county emergency A response official) to Special Services. Courses are scheduled dependent on available federal funding and availability of instructional staff. Course Description: This course is designed to help fire service organizations meet the demands general industry has concerning confined space entry and rescue. General industry has been under pressure to comply with federal regulations established in OSHA’s standard Permit-Required Confined Spaces for General Industry, 29 CFR 1910.146. This standard either requires general industry to develop a rescue team within the organization, or to have a written agreement with an outside organization who will respond to the industrial site within specific time frames to perform rescue functions. This course will address lock-out/tag-out, ventilation, air monitoring, protective clothing, rescue equipment, patient packaging, patient removal from confined spaces, and supplied air breathing apparatus. Students must achieve a 70% or greater on exams at Level I and Level II as well as practical skills testing to receive a certificate. Target Audience: Public emergency response personnel of Mississippi Prerequisite: Rope Rescue I and Haz Mat Operations Course Hours: 12 Course Hours: 40 EMS CEU Hours: 3 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. EMS CEU Hours: 12 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. Maximum Enrollment: 20 Course Fee: $365 - Group A $505 - Group B Minimum Enrollment: 10 Currently this course fee for Group A students is partially covered by a grant ($297). The sponsoring department will be charged $68 for dorm accomodations if requested. NOTE: This course has been approved by the National Office of Domestic Preparedness in relation to Weapons of Mass Destruction incidents and may qualify for federal grant assistance. Contact the Admissions Office for details. Other: Students will not be allowed to use personal rescue equipment during the course (except seat harness which must be approved prior to start of class). Short pants will not be allowed and hard sole boots are mandatory during field activities. Students should review and bring information acquired during Rope Rescue I to class. Students should bring a rescue helmet and gloves to class. Course Description: This course was developed to assist local departments in preparing for technical rescue situations involving entry into municipal and industrial confined spaces. The course is constructed to provide awareness level rescue information, complementing information provided in Rope Rescue - Module 4. The goal of this program is two-fold; first to standardize confined space rescue across the state, and secondly, to provide an off-campus training path for organizations to receive state certification in Confined Space Rescue, which is normally provided on-campus in a 40-hour, week long class (see page 43 for further details). Prerequisite: Rope Rescue I - Module 4 (Field Delivery) Minimum Enrollment: 12 Maximum Enrollment: 16 Course Fee: The course fee may be covered by the use of federal grant funding. Call for information. SPECIAL / INDUSTRIAL SPECIAL / INDUSTRIAL Dates of Delivery: Confined Space Rescue - Module 2 (field delivery) Course Number SC 532-F2 This Course Is Accredited By PROBOARD. Dates of Delivery: vailable statewide upon written request (from local municipal or volunteer fire chief, or county emergency A response official) to Special Services. Courses are scheduled dependent on available federal funding and availability of instructional staff. Course Description: This course was developed to further assist local departments in preparing for technical rescue situations involving entry into municipal and industrial confined spaces. The course is constructed to provide operational level rescue information, complemented with necessary skills development toward advancing the individual’s ability to perform safely in confined space rescue situations. The goal of this program is to continue providing an off-campus training path for organizations to receive state certification in Confined Space Rescue. Target Audience: Public emergency response personnel of Mississippi Course Hours: 12 EMS CEU Hours: 3 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. 44 Prerequisite: Confined Space Rescue - Module 1 (Field Delivery) Maximum Enrollment: 16 Minimum Enrollment: 12 Course Fee: The course fee may be covered by the use of federal grant funding. Call for information. 45 Confined Space Rescue - Module 3 (on‑campus delivery) Firefighter Intervention Rescue Survival Techniques (First) Course Number SC 532-F3 Course Number SC 537 Dates of Delivery: Upon availability of scheduling at the Academy. Courses scheduled dependent on federal funding and availability of instructional staff. Dates of Delivery: June 5–8, 2017 October 23-26, 2017 Confined Space Rescue - Module 2 (Field Delivery) Target Audience: Public emergency response personnel of Mississippi Course Hours: 8 Prerequisite: Firefighter 1001-I-II and/or Certified Volunteer Firefighter Level - I EMS CEU Hours: 3 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. Course Hours: 40 Maximum Enrollment: 24 Maximum Enrollment: 16/group Minimum Enrollment: 12 EMS CEU Hours: 12 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. Course Fee: The course fee may be covered by the use of federal grant funding. Call for information. Dorm Extra $17/night Meals Extra $12/day Confined Space Rescue - Module 4 (on‑campus delivery) Course Number SC 532-F4 Dates of Delivery: Upon availability of scheduling at the Academy. Courses scheduled dependent on federal funding and availability of instructional staff. Course Description: This course was developed to further assist local departments in preparing for technical confined space rescue operations. The course is constructed to provide scenario based training exercises for the demonstration of individual and team skill in providing technical rescue services. This is the fourth and final module toward Confined Space Rescue certification, where individuals demonstrate their ability to perform safely as team members in a variety of confined space rescue situations. Prerequisite: Confined Space Rescue - Module 3 (On-Campus Delivery) Target Audience: Public emergency response personnel of Mississippi Course Hours: 8 EMS CEU Hours: 3 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. Maximum Enrollment: 16/group Minimum Enrollment: 12 Course Fee: The course fee may be covered by the use of federal grant funding. Call for information. Dorm Extra $17/night Meals Extra $12/day NOTE: This course has been approved by the National Office of Domestic Preparedness in relation to Weapons of Mass Destruction. 46 Course Fee: $365 - Group A SPECIAL / INDUSTRIAL Prerequisite: Course Description: This course is designed to train firefighters in rapid intervention operation and survival techniques. The course will consist of both classroom and practical settings. Firefighters will train in personal escape procedures, rescue of downed firefighter, SCBA use, safety, NFPA 1500 standard and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.104 regulation for rapid intervention teams, and much more. The course is for all firefighters, although it is a physically demanding course due to the time and events using full firefighter protective equipment. Course Description: This course was developed to further assist local departments in preparing for technical confined space rescue operations. The course is constructed to assess team member skill level after successfully completing Module 1 and Module 2. This module advances student toward Confined Space Rescue certification, advancing the individual’s ability to perform safely as a team member during confined space rescue operations. SPECIAL / INDUSTRIAL April 10–13, 2017 $505 - Group B Other: Students are required to have NFPA full protective equipment including SCBA which meets NFPA 1981 standards. SCBA availability will be limited to out of state students. Trench Rescue Levels I-II Course Number SC 538 Dates of Delivery: 2017 June 26-29, 2017 September 11-14, 2017 September 18-21, Course Description: This course is designed to help rescuers develop the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct basic trench rescues and do emergency shoring in compliance with OSHA 1926.650, NFPA 1006, and 1670 Professional Rescue Standards for Trench Rescue. Students must achieve a 70% or greater on exams at Level I and Level II as well as practical skills testing in order to receive a certificate. Prerequisite: Confined Space Rescue Course Hours: 40 Maximum Enrollment: 20 EMS CEU Hours: 12 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. Course Fee: $485 - Group A $625 - Group B Currently this course fee for Group A students is partially covered by a grant ($417). The sponsoring department will be charged $68 for dorm accomodations if requested. Other: Students will not be allowed to use personal rescue equipment during the course. Short pants will not be allowed and steel toed boots are mandatory during field activities. Students should bring a rescue helmet and gloves to class. NOTE: This course has been approved by the National Office of Domestic Preparedness in relation to Weapons of Mass Destruction incidents and may qualify for federal grant assistance. Contact the Admissions Office for details. This Course Is Accredited By PROBOARD. 47 Certified Advanced Rescue Specialist (cars) Course Number SC 536 Dates of Delivery: May 8–11, 2017 Prerequisites: MANDATORY: 1) Documented emergency medical care training to First Responder level, 2) Mississippi Smoke Diver, 3) Rope Rescue-I, and 4) any two (2) of: - Hazardous Materials Tech-I - Confined Space Rescue - Dive Rescue Specialist - F.I.R.S.T. - Trench Rescue Vehicle Extrication & Rescue - Levels I-II Course Hours: Course Number SC 545 40 SPECIAL / INDUSTRIAL SPECIAL / INDUSTRIAL Course Description: This course is designed to bring together different types of rescue subject matter into one course. It develops through realistic, scenario based training, team leader decision making necessary to accomplish rescue tactics in a safe manner. Course reinforces information found in earlier course prerequisites and seeks to demonstrate how the application of this information can be modified and applied to solve various rescue situations. Course includes: topographical map reading, compasses and their use, and overland rescue techniques, to complement other subject matter from disciplines such as structural firefighting, hazardous materials, rope and confined space rescue. EMS CEU Hours: 12 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. Maximum Enrollment: 20 Minimum Enrollment: Course Fee: $400 - Group A 10 $535 - Group B Other: The class is for individuals who can swim, have no fear of heights, are not claustrophobic, can fight interior structure fires, and understand hazardous materials terminology. Students are required to have NFPA full protective clothing, including SCBA which meets the NFPA 1981 standard. Students who withdraw from the course for any reason must complete another course in its entirety to receive certification. Students should bring a rescue helmet and gloves to class. Dates of Delivery: April 17-21, 2017 October 9–13, 2017 Course Description: The Vehicle Extrication & Rescue Levels 1 & 2 program utilizes the text book: Vehicle Extrication Levels 1 & 2: Principles and Practice. The text consists of thirteen chapters and addresses fundamental skills through heavier commercial vehicles. The course is designed with 25% lecture and 75% hands-on training. Topics covered include conventional hydraulic extrication, buttress stabilization systems, hand tool extrication techniques, stabilizing, lifting, and medical considerations. Students must achieve a 70% or greater on exams at Level 1 and Level 2 as well as practical skills testing in order to receive a certificate. Prerequisites: NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Operations & NFPA 1006 Confined Space Rescue Levels 1 & 2 Course Hours: 48 EMS CEU Hours: 12 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. Maximum Enrollment: 24 Minimum Enrollment: 10 Course Fee: $400 - Group A $540 - Group B Note: Required PPE: NFPA compliant full turnout gear or extrication suit (fire retardant jumpsuit), hard hat or firefighting helmet, work gloves, steel toed boots, and OSHA approved safety glasses. Students will not be allowed to participate in training without all safety equipment. This Course Is Accredited By PROBOARD. 48 49 Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations Surface Water & Swiftwater Rescue Levels 1-2 Course Number SC 546 new March 27-31, 2017 May 22-26, 2017 Course Description: The Surface and Swiftwater Rescue Levels 1 & 2 program utilizes the text book: Swiftwater Rescue: A Manual for the Rescue Professional 2nd Ed. The text consists of seventeen chapters and deals with topics ranging from easy rescues to highly technical problems. The course is with 25% lecture and 75% hands-on training. Topics covered include rescue techniques of Reach-Throw-Row/Go-Helo. Students will learn skills and gain confidence in still water, flood water, and swiftwater environments. Areas covered will include rescue swimming, boat operations, and advanced rope rescue applications. Students Must Pass Entrance Skills On First Day To Continue In Course. Students must achieve a 70% or greater on all exams and practical skills assessments in order to receive a certificate. Dates of Delivery: January 16–19, 2017 October 2–5, 2017 Course Description: This Hazardous Materials Awareness/Operations program is designed to meet the objectives for First Responder at the Awareness and Operational levels contained in NFPA 472. Eight chapters from the second edition of Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills will be used in this course. Hazardous Materials: Overview, Properties and Effects, Recognizing and Identifying the Hazards, Personal Protective Equipment, Scene Safety and Scene Control, Response Priorities and Actions, Decontamination Techniques and Terrorism Awareness. This course is a prerequisite for the Hazardous Materials Technician program. Students must achieve a minimum of 70% on the cognitive portion and skills for each level to qualify for the certification final. Course Hours: 32 EMS CEU Hours: 32 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. Maximum Enrollment: 28 Prerequisites: Rope Rescue Level 2 (2010 or later MSFA) Substitute: Rope Level 2 with Highlines NFPA 1006 Compliant Course Fee: $325 - Group A Haz Mat Awareness and Operations Portion during the seven weeks of training: This fee is currently funded and paid through a grant for all Mississippi career, combination, or volunteer fire fighters. The sponsoring department will be charged $68 for dorm accomodations if requested. Course Hours: 48 $435 - Group B Maximum Enrollment: 20 Course Fee: $485 - Group A This course has been approved by the National Office of Domestic Preparedness in relation to Weapons of Mass Destruction incidents and may qualify for federal grant assistance. Contact the Admissions Office for details. $650 - Group B NOTE: Also available statewide upon written request with mutually agreed upon dates. Federal funding and available instructional staff are also considerations. Note: Required PPE: Water Rescue Helmet & PFD, Wet Suit and/or Dry Suit, Water Rescue Boots, Whistle and Gloves, Knife, Mask & Snorkel, Swim Fins (short). This Course Is Accredited By IFSAC And PROBOARD Recommended Equipment: Water Rescue Throw Bag & Rope, Strobe/Chem Light, Sunscreen, Water Bottle. *Students responsible for off-campus lodging and meals Wednesday through Friday Surface Water & Swiftwater Rescue Levels 1-2 (IADRS Annual Watermanship Test) 500 Yard Swim Tie: Figure Eight on a Bite, Double Loop Figure Eight, Clove Hitch 15 Minute Tread Bowline, Prusik Hitch, Munter Hitch w/Tie-Off, Square Knot Double 800 Yard Snorkel Swim 50 Fisherman’s Knot, Water Knot in Webbing 100 Yard Inert Rescue Tow Tie/Anchor: Tensionless Anchor, Wrap-3, Pull 2 Anchor Free Dive for 20lb Weight Rig/Operate: 3:1 Z-Rig Mechanical Advantage System 51 SPECIAL / INDUSTRIAL SPECIAL / INDUSTRIAL Date of Delivery: Course Number SC 472 OPPE Hazardous Materials Technician - I Hazardous Materials Technician Field Delivery Course Number SC 472-TECH1 This program is broken into six modules. Modules 1-6 are one (1) day, eight (8) hour courses designed to provide technician level hazardous materials training: {A} Annual Refresher for Haz Mat Technicians level, and {B} a field delivery certification path to reach Haz Mat Technician - I. These courses can be provided off-campus upon written request and availability of staffing. Dates of Delivery: February 6–16, 2017 July 10–20, 2017 November 27–December 7, 2017 Course Description: The Hazardous Materials Tech-I program utilizes the IFSTA text book: Hazardous Materials Technician, 1st Edition. The text consists of twelve chapters including: Review of Haz Mat Competencies, Scene Management, Chemical and Physical Properties, Chemistry and Hazards, Exposure Assessment and Toxicology, Hazard and Response Information, Detection and Monitoring, PPE, Decontamination, Container Identification, Product Control and Demobilization and Termination. Students must achieve a minimum of 70% on the cognitive portion and skills to qualify for the certification final. *This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. MODULE 1: Sources of Assistance/Haz Mat ICS/Respirators and SCBA/Chemical Terms and Definitions Course Number (Classroom/Field) Module will identify sources of chemical information and activities designed to retrieve useful chemical information. 472-4AR1 This module will also include the use of SCBA and supplied air under stressed and non-stressed conditions. You will review the Incident Command System in emergency situations and basic chemical terms and definitions. *EMS CEU Hours: 8 Prerequisite: Documented Haz Mat Operation Level training Prerequisites: NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Operations EMS CEU Hours: 32 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. Maximum Enrollment: 20 Course Fee: $770 - Group A $1,040 - Group B Minimum Enrollment: 10 Currently this course fee for Group A students is partially covered by a grant ($634). The sponsoring department will be charged $136 for dorm accomodations if requested. Note: This course has been approved by the National Office of Domestic Preparedness in relation to Weapons of Mass Destruction incidents and may qualify for federal grant assistance. Contact the Admissions Office for details. Due to the content of the text used in this course, it is recommended that students acquire and start reading the student manual prior to attending this class. This Course Is Accredited By IFSAC And PROBOARD. Hazardous Materials Technician - II Course Number SC 472-T2 Dates of Delivery: March 20–23, 2017 MODULE 2: Toxicology/Monitoring Devices/Weapons of Mass Destruction (Classroom/Field) Course Number Module will review toxicology terms and definitions along with monitoring devices and monitoring operations. The module will cover the make-up and operation of different monitors. You will review weapons of mass destruction 472-4AR2 nomenclature. Module 1 *EMS CEU Hours: 8 Prerequisite: June 19–22, 2017 Course Description: This course builds upon the information established in the Haz Mat Tech-I course. Students should bring information acquired during Tech-I in order to build upon it. Testing will also be required just as in the Tech-I course, with a comprehensive review of past nomenclature and information. Review of information will be brief in order to maintain a level of 50% hands-on activity and 50% lecture. Further information will be provided in areas such as monitoring devices, railroad tank car and highway tanker valving arrangements and nomenclature. A variety of scenarios will be demonstrated, using small teams, to reinforce subject presented in the classroom. MODULE 3: Decontamination/Chemical Protective Clothing/Spill and Leak Control (Classroom/Field) Course Number Module will cover the basic fundamentals of building a chemical reduction corridor and the proper techniques of using a “decon” line. It will also address the components, types and features of chemical protective clothing, and 472-4AR3 spill and leak control techniques. Module 2 *EMS CEU Hours: 4 Prerequisite: MODULE 4: Chlorine/Entry Requirements (Classroom/Field) Course Number Module will address the chemical hazards of chlorine; containers used to transport and store chlorine, and confinement techniques useful in emergencies. The use of the “A”, “B”, and “C” kits takes place outside. This will also 472-4AR4 cover the proper ways of dealing with the media during emergency situations. Module 3 *EMS CEU Hours: 4 Prerequisite: MODULE 5: Non-Bulk Containers/Highway Carriers/Rail Cars (Classroom/Field) Course Number Module covers haz-mat container identification, features and nomenclature. Small containers and transportation modes are covered in this portion. Overpacking and chlorine kit application are conducted outside. 472-4AR5 Prerequisite: Module 4 *EMS CEU Hours: 4 MODULE 6: Responding to Hazardous Materials Incidents (Classroom/Field) Course Number Module culminates the training path of persons participating in the field delivery of the Hazardous Materials Technician program. During this session, participants will function as a response team member to mitigate numerous 472-4AR6 haz-mat incidents varying in size and complexity. All members must demonstrate competency in skills previously 472-MTECH practiced. The module will require students to travel to the Academy for Friday–Saturday delivery, or other days set up by host and Academy coordinators. Prerequisite: Module 5 *EMS CEU Hours: 4 Prerequisite: Hazardous Materials Technician-I GENERAL COURSE INFORMATION Course Hours: 45 EMS CEU Hours: 32 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. Maximum Enrollment: 20 Course Fee: $470 - Group A $630 - Group B Minimum Enrollment: 10 Currently this course fee for Group A students is partially covered by a grant ($402). The sponsoring department will be charged $68 for dorm accomodations if requested. NOTE: This course has been approved by the National Office of Domestic Preparedness in relation to Weapons of Mass Destruction incidents and may qualify for federal grant assistance. Contact the Admissions Office for details. 52 Dates of Delivery: Available for Group A only, statewide upon written request and mutually agreed upon dates, and dependent on federal funding and available instructional staff. Course Hours: All Modules are 8 Hours Each Maximum Enrollment: 20 Minimum Enrollment: 10 Course Fee: The course fee may be covered by the use of federal grant funding. Call for information. Dorm $17 extra per student for Module 6. NOTE: This course has been approved by the National Office of Domestic Preparedness in relation to Weapons of Mass Destruction incidents and may qualify for federal grant assistance. Contact the Admissions Office for details. 53 SPECIAL / INDUSTRIAL SPECIAL / INDUSTRIAL Course Hours: 80 Extension Services bureau NFA Chemistry Of Hazardous Materials: Fire Chem I Course Number SC 540-FCI SPECIAL / INDUSTRIAL Date of Delivery: June 12–22, 2017 The fire service is constantly changing. For this reason, the Extension Services Bureau continuously updates and improves our courses and develops new courses as well. We accomplish this using new technology and innovative instruction methods along with a wide network of full-time instructors, adjunct instructors, National Fire Academy instructors, and county and municipal training officers. Our courses include: Course Description: This course provides the basic knowledge required to evaluate the potential hazards and behaviors of materials considered to be hazardous for one or a combination of reasons. Directed at the underlying reasons for the chemical behavior of hazardous materials, the course is designed to improve decision-making, safety in operations at incidents, and the possible complex handling problems of materials when they are released from their containers. The course is chemistry oriented, but students without any chemistry background can complete the course of instruction. Students attending this course should be emergency response personnel who have the responsibility for analysis, management, and/or tactical response to a hazardous materials incident, or fire prevention, investigation or inspection personnel who need some knowledge of the hazardous properties of substances. • • • • Prerequisite: None • Recommended: Foundational Concepts of Chemistry (Q228), a National Fire Academy on-line course. • • • Course Hours: 80 Maximum Enrollment: • • • 20 • Course Fee: $535 - Group A Currently this course fee for Group A students is partially covered by a grant ($399). The sponsoring department will be charged $136 for dorm accomodations if requested. $805 - Group B • Feel free to contact us at any time should you have questions concerning the classes within this section. If you have training needs not covered within this section, we can often provide classes tailored to meet your specifications. NOTE: This course has been approved by the National Office of Domestic Preparedness in relation to Weapons of Mass Destruction incidents and may qualify for federal grant assistance. Contact the Admissions Office for details. Steven Ashby, Instructor Chief Top Center: Steven Ashby, Instructor Chief From top left: Luke Smith, Staff Instructor; Donnie Collins, Staff Instructor; David Pitts, Senior Instructor; Kris Koziol, Senior Instructor; Ross Cook, Staff Instructor; and Patricia Brown, Administrative Assistant. 54 55 EXTENSION EMS CEU Hours: 36 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. Airport Firefighter NFPA 1003 Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighter Refresher Driver/Operator NFPA 1002: Pumper Driver/Operator NFPA 1002: Aerial Apparatus MS Fire Chief & Chief Officers Designation Programs Volunteer Firefighter Certification Programs National Fire Academy Classes Fire and Life Safety Educator NFPA 1035 Public Information Officer NFPA 1035 Telecommunicator Courses Back To Basics: Fireground Skills Refresher Regional Training Courses and InterDepartmental Training Courses Many, many more Driver/Operator nfpa 1002: pumper apparatus Driver/Operator NFPA 1002: pumper apparatus Course Number EC 1002 field evaluation Dates of Delivery: March 27-April 6, 2017 May 1-11, 2017 August 14-24, 2017 September 18–28, 2017 Course Description: This course is designed to meet and exceed the NFPA 1002 standard. Subject matter includes but not limited to: The Fire Pump, Driving, Performance Testing, and Mathematics for the Driver Operator. Hands on activities are incorporated to enhance the knowledge gained through the subject matter. Prerequisite: NFPA 1001 Firefighter I-II Course Hours: 80 EMS CEU Hours: 8 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. Maximum Enrollment: 20 Course Fee: $675 - Group A $945 - Group B Testing: Students must participate in ALL written and skill testing. IMPORTANT NOTE: Students are required to provide protective clothing which meets NFPA standards, a valid driver’s license, and a hand-held calculator. Some activities may be conducted at night. This Course Is Accredited By IFSAC And PROBOARD. Course Number EC 1002-F Course Description: This course exceeds the NFPA standard for 1002 Pumping Apparatus. This format is designed to allow local fire departments to deliver the course in the same form as the on-campus Driver/Operator: Pumper. The local course coordinator/manager is provided a complete package to manage the delivery of the course. This package includes lesson plans/PowerPoint® presentations, activities, etc. The course activities are designed to prepare students to successfully pass the skill examination. This delivery consists of the two test sessions located below. SESSION 1 Types of Apparatus Apparatus Check-Out & Maintenance Water The Fire Pump Fire Hose, Appliances, & Nozzles Mathematics for the Driver Operator Driving Fire Apparatus Emergency Vehicle Driving SESSION 2 Fireground Operations Drafting & Water Shuttle Operations Relay Pump Operations Foam Performance Testing *The local coordinator may alter course schedule provided it is approved by Academy course coordinator. Testing: During the first test session, students will be administered five chapter exams (some chapters are combined for testing purposes) and skill examinations. Each chapter examination will consist of 10 questions. During the second test session, students will be administered three chapter exams (some chapters are combined for testing purposes) and skill examinations. The final written examination will be administered during session two. NFPA 1001 Firefighter I-II EXTENSION Prerequisite: EXTENSION Daily classroom subjects and activities include: Course Hours: 80 *EMS CEU Hours: 8 Course Fee: $1,964 - Group A $3,928 - Group B Maximum Enrollment: 20 Other: Students must complete each session to receive credit. Students must bring NFPA approved turn-out gear, a valid driver’s license, and can have a hand-held calculator. Departments are responsible for supplying each student with a current Driver/Operator Handbook. As per Mississippi State Fire Academy procedures, a contract will be implemented for each organization which has students in the course. *This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. This Course Is Accredited By IFSAC And PROBOARD. 56 57 Driver/Operator nfpa 1002: aerial apparatus field evaluation Certified Volunteer Driver Operator new Course Number EC 1002-AAF Course Description: This course is designed to meet and exceed the NFPA 1002 standard. The local course coordinator/manager is provided a complete package to manage the delivery of the course. This package includes lesson plans/ PowerPoint presentations, activities, etc. The course activities are designed to prepare students to successfully pass the skill examination. Although the Field Course Evaluation lists sessions below, each subject is tested individually. Subjects are listed in sessions to give the local course coordinator/manager a format to build a flexible training schedule. Daily classroom subjects and activities include: Types of Construction of Aerial Apparatus Apparatus Inspection & Maintenance Driving Aerial Apparatus Positioning Aerial Apparatus Stabilizing the Apparatus Operating Telescoping Aerial Apparatus Operating Articulating Aerial Apparatus Aerial Apparatus Strategies & Tactics Testing Aerial Apparatus Testing: Examinations will be administered at the local host department. Examination dates must be listed on the course request form (to be completed by the host department before the start of the course). Any changes to the examination dates must be approved by the Academy’s course coordinator at least 2 weeks prior to the test date. On the examination date, students will be administered a 10 question exam on each subject completed, the skills exam, and the final examination. Prerequisite: NFPA 1001 Firefighter I-II and NFPA 1002 Driver Operator Pumper Course Hours: 80 Course Fee: $1,964 - Group A $3,928 - Group B Maximum Enrollment: 20 Other: Students must complete each session to receive any credit. Students must bring NFPA approved turn-out gear, a valid driver’s license, and can have a hand-held calculator. Departments are responsible for supplying each student with a current manual. As per Mississippi State Fire Academy procedures, a contract will be implemented for each organization which has students in the course. This Course Is Accredited By IFSAC And PROBOARD. Testing: Examinations will be administered at the local host department. Examination dates must be listed on the course request form (to be completed by the host department before the start of the course). Any changes to the examination dates must be approved by the Academy’s course coordinator at least 2 weeks prior to the test date. On the test date, the students will be administered a 50-question final exam. Students who score 70% on the written test and 70% on the skills exam successfully complete this course. Student Manuals: Students must have access to the current edition of Jones & Bartlett, Fire Apparatus Driver Operator: Pump, Aerial, Tiller & Mobile Water Supply, Second Edition. Other: The local instructor must have completed Fire Instructor-I. The local instructor should complete the request form at least 45 days prior to the desired course start date. The course will not be considered as in session until the request form is received. This is a non-IFSAC and non-PROBOARD course. Certified Volunteer Driver Operator: Level 1 Course Number EC 1002-V1 Subjects and activities include: Types of Fire Apparatus Fire Hoses, Appliances, and Nozzles Mathematics for the Driver/Operator Performing Maintenance Driving Fire Apparatus Emergency Vehicle Driving Prerequisites: NFPA 1001 Firefighter-I or Volunteer Firefighter Level-I Course Hours: 32 Course Fee: $40 Maximum Enrollment: EXTENSION EXTENSION EMS CEU Hours: 8 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. This course references the NFPA standard for 1002 Fire Apparatus Driver Operator. This format is designed to allow local volunteer departments to deliver the course in the same form as the on-campus Driver/Operator: Pumper. The local course coordinator/ manager is provided a complete package to manage the delivery of the course. This package includes lesson plans/PowerPoint presentations, activities, etc. The course skill drills are designed to prepare students to successfully complete the skill examination. 20 Certified Volunteer Driver Operator: Level 2 Course Number EC 1002-V2 Subjects and activities include: Water Drafting & Water Shuttle Operations The Fire Pump Relay Pump Operations Fireground Operations Foam 58 Prerequisites: Certified Volunteer Driver Operator Level-1 Course Hours: 32 Course Fee: $40 Maximum Enrollment: 20 59 Public Information Officer 1035 Airport Fire Fighter NFPA - 1003 Course Number EC 1003 Meets or exceeds NFPA 1003 Dates of Delivery: Course Number CC PIO-10 Meets or exceeds NFPA 1035 March 13-17, 2017 October 16–20, 2017 Course Description: This IFSAC and PROBOARD accredited course is designed utilizing the most current edition of NFPA-1003. The twelve subject areas will help the Airport Fire Fighter establish the necessary skills needed to combat airport and aircraft emergencies. The Airport Fire Fighter program is compliant with FAA regulations and far exceeds the Federal Aviation Regulation Part 139. This course is taught via lecture, interactive computer based training, video, and hands on training utilizing full size props. The props include many general aviation aircraft, rotary wing aircraft, as well as a large commercial passenger DC-9. The fire fighter will extinguish fires ranging from three dimensional running fuel fires to a 5000 square foot pit fire with an aircraft mockup. The Mississippi Fire Academy is one of only a few fire-training facilities that utilizes flammable liquid pit fires, which will bring a sense of realism to the Airport Fire Fighter. Live burn evolutions will be performed utilizing portable fire extinguishers, wheeled units, hand lines, foam units, and ARFF vehicles. The course will consist of written and skills examinations. Course Description: This course has been developed to address the duties of the department Public Information Officer. This course introduces the PIO to the roles he/she works within the NIMS, writing press releases and information statements, media relations, news interviews, dealing with the media on emergency scenes, and the Joint Information System. This course also incorporates involvement from local and state Public Information Officers as well as print, radio, and television reporters to enhance real world applications. Completion of this course is a prerequisite to the Emergency Management Institute’s Advanced Public Information Officers Course. Course Hours: 40 Maximum Enrollment: 20 Course Fee: Course Fee: $790 per student - Group A or B Maximum Enrollment: 25 Note: This is a five (5) day (Monday-Friday) course that includes some late evening and night training. $485 Group B This Course Is Accredited By IFSAC And PROBOARD. Student manual is included in course fee. Fire Academy for Elected/Public Officials Course Number EC 175 This Course Is Accredited By IFSAC And PROBOARD. Course Numbers EC-060-3C EC-060-6C EC-060-8C EXTENSION Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighter Refresher Dates of Delivery: $350 Group A 48 EMS CEU Hours: 24 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. EXTENSION July 10-13, 2017 Prerequisite: None Prerequisites: NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter I-II and NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Operations Course Hours: Dates of Delivery: New Format For 2017 EC-060-24C Contact Extension Services for scheduled dates or to receive a printed brochure. Special requested dates may be available. Course Description: These courses are designed to meet the annual live fire training requirements of the Federal Aviation Regulation Part 139.319. The length of the course can be customized to meet the needs of a specific department in a three, six, eight, or twenty-four hour format. Three, six and eight hour formats include 10% classroom and 90% skills training. Twenty-four hour format includes sixteen hours classroom and eight hours skills training. Three, six and eight hour classes are available only on-campus. Twenty-four hour consists of eight hours at host department and sixteen hours on-campus. This course references NFPA Standard 1003. Dates of Delivery: May 18, 2017 October 5, 2017 Course Description: This program is designed to be a fun day. It will familiarize the elected/public officials with the basic operations of their local fire departments. Participants will attend a brief inside classroom session consisting of an overview of the Mississippi Fire Rating System, fire science, and what it takes for a fire fighter to go from application to apparatus. Outside activities will include donning a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) as well as driving an attack pumper or aerial ladder truck through an obstacle course. Optional outside activities include a live fire attack in a burning structure. Participants will have the opportunity to witness some of the dangers faced by their fire fighters. Students will be escorted by Mississippi State Fire Academy Instructors during any outside training evolution. Classroom sessions and subjects include: -portable fire extinguishers on flammable liquids fires -flowing flammable liquid fuel fire -pressurized fuel fire -flammable liquids fires controlled with hoselines -flammable liquids fires controlled with hoselines/foam -search & rescue in a smoke filled aircraft -interior aircraft fires Target Audience: Elected and public officials whose jurisdiction is protected by a state, municipal, or county fire department. Prerequisite: NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter I or Certified Volunteer Fire Fighter Level I Course Hours: 8 Course Hours: EMS CEU Hours: 3-hour format *EMS CEU: 1.5 hours 6-hour format *EMS CEU: 3 hours 8-hour format *EMS CEU: 4 hours 24-hour format *EMS CEU: 12 hours Course Fee: None Course Fee: 3 hr-$205/student 6 hr-$315/student Dorm Extra $17/night for any format 8 hr-$385/student 24 hr-$450/student Other: Students are required to have a member of their local fire departments present. Students are also required to bring a full set of turn-out gear and SCBA (furnished by their local fire departments if they will participate in firefighting activities). *This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. 60 Participants will also receive 4 CMO elective hours for municipal elected officials. Meals: Breakfast $6.00 and/or Lunch $6.00 if requested. Cash only. 61 MISSISSIPPI FIRE CHIEF DESIGNATION PROGRAM (MFCD) Managing The Rural Emergency Incident Course Number EC 160-RE-6 Purpose: The purpose of this program is to provide an established set of standards for chiefs of fire departments in the state of Mississippi. What It Is: Fire chiefs may apply to receive the designation of Mississippi Fire Chief. Although many chiefs may carry the title of Fire Chief, the opportunity to receive the accomplishment of Designated Mississippi Fire Chief shall be from those who demonstrate: Who Is Eligible: • their willingness to promote and support the Mississippi Fire Service • that they possess the established knowledge, skills, and ability expected of a Mississippi Fire Chief This designation is limited to those personnel who are currently serving in the position of Fire Chief (chief of the Dates of Delivery: February 6–7, 2017 November 6-7, 2017 Noxubee County Marion County Course Description: This course is designed to explain how the incident command system (ICS) is designed to be effective for both rural and urban incidents. Classroom session and activities will focus on: purpose and responsibility of command, command options, passing/transferring command, and the roles of staff positions. This course references NFPA Standard 1021. Course Hours: 6 EMS CEU Hours: 6 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. Maximum Enrollment: 75 Course Fee: None department) or other personnel who are head of their fire service organizations. Examples of this include County Fire Coordinator, Director of Fire Services, and Executive Director. This designation is available to career and volunteer Fire Chiefs. Personnel who serve in positions such as Deputy Fire Chief, Assistant Fire Chief, etc., are NOT eligible. Passenger Bus Rescue & Incident Management (field delivery) Course Number EC 022-8C Purpose: The purpose of this program is to provide an established set of standards for the Chief Fire Officer of fire departments in the state of Mississippi. What It Is: Chief Fire Officers may apply to receive the designation of Mississippi Chief Fire Officer. Although many chief officers may carry the title of Chief Fire Officer, the opportunity to receive the accomplishment of Designated Mississippi Chief Fire Officer shall be from those who demonstrate: Who Is Eligible: Course Description: This 8-hour class is designed specifically for emergency responders who may encounter accidents involving passenger buses with multiple victims. The course provides essential knowledge to ensure procedures are followed when extricating, stabilizing, and managing this type incident. Classroom instruction will include: * Basic Construction Features * Stabilizing Passenger Buses * Incident Management * Fires Involving Passenger Buses * Basic and Advanced Rescue Techniques • their willingness to promote and support the Mississippi Fire Service • that they possess the established knowledge, skills, and ability expected of a Mississippi Chief Fire Officer Course Hours: 8 This designation is limited to those personnel who are currently serving in the position of Deputy Fire Chief, Assistant Fire Chief, Division Fire Chief, etc. This designation is available to career and volunteer personnel. EXTENSION EXTENSION MISSISSIPPI CHIEF FIRE Officer DESIGNATION PROGRAM (MCFOD) Dates of Delivery: Contact the Extension Services Bureau for information concerning hosting this course in your community as a special course offering for your personnel. This course references NFPA Standard 1006. EMS CEU Hours: 8 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. Maximum Enrollment: 30 Minimum Enrollment: 20 Both programs are a consolidated effort between the Mississippi Fire Chiefs Association and the Mississippi State Fire Academy. Both designation programs are not mandatory but are created and endorsed by the Mississippi Fire Chiefs Association. Course Fee: $1,030 - Group A $2,060 - Group B To obtain an application package: Please contact the Designation Program Coordinator for general information and requirements for either Designation Program. Other: Host organization must provide one (1) school bus body to be used in outside skill evolutions. The bus will be used for extrication training and will be totally destroyed. 62 63 Back-To-Basics: Fire Company Fireground Skills Refresher Certified Fireground Resource Technician Program Course Number EC FGR-4 Fireground Resource Technician: Module 1 Course Number EC CFRT-M1 Module 1 of the Certified Fireground Resource Technician includes the classroom presentations and practical activities. The Mississippi State Fire Academy recognizes that many fire departments have members who serve as vital resources within their fire departments, but who may be physically challenged to perform services such as interior firefighting, climbing ladders, etc. Core subjects for this program include fire behavior, tools and equipment, ICS, personal protective equipment, ground ladders, protecting evidence at the fire scene, public information, incident safety accountability systems, driving emergency vehicles, operating fire pumps, and referencing Emergency Response Guides (ERG). This course references the NFPA Standard 1001, 1021, and 1521. Course Hours: 32 EMS CEU Hours: 8 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. Dates of Delivery: Contact Extension Services to request a delivery for your fire fighters to train together. Course Description: This course is designed for fire fighters who work for the same fire department. It is an opportunity for personnel from engine, truck, and rescue companies to practice working together as a team. There are two tracks that departments may choose from: Primary Search of a Fire Structure Secondary Search of a Fire Structure Fire Attack-Kitchen Fire Fire Attack-Bedroom Fire Fire Attack-Attic Fire Fire Attack-Below Grade Fire Rescue of 1, 2, or Multiple Victims OR Flammable Liquids And Pressurized Gas Fires Students must complete activities packet to be allowed to participate in Module 2. Module 2 of the Certified Fireground Resource Technician is the written and skills exam. The exams for this course will be administered at the local department by the local instructor. Students who score below 70 on the written exam are eligible for the 2nd attempt. The local instructor must have completed Fire Instructor-I and Volunteer Fire Fighter Instructor Orientation. The local instructor should complete the course request form at least 45 days prior to the desired course start date. The course will not be considered as in session until the request form is received. Course start and end dates are: January 1, 2017 - March 31, 2017 March 1, 2017 - May 31, 2017 May 1, 2017 - July 31, 2017 July 1, 2017 - September 30, 2017 September 1, 2017 - November 30, 2017 November 1, 2017 - January 31, 2018 Students MUST complete both Modules 1 & 2 of the Fireground Resource Technician course to receive credit hours and a certificate. Flowing Flammable Liquid Fire (Trough) Using Portable Fire Extinguishers Vehicle Fire LP Gas Tank Fire Pump Flange Fire “Christmas Tree” Fire 1, 2, and 3-Level Flammable Liquid Fire Fireground Resource Technician: Module 2 (written and skills exam) Course Number EC CFRT-M2 Departments also have the option of selecting a “little of both” tracks listed above. The training evolutions are designed based on the number of participants and level of training and experience of the participants. The department’s Fire Chief or Training Officer will be consulted as evolutions are designed for the participants. During the orientation, all participants will be refreshed on the basic skills of firefighting. During the evolutions, participants must demonstrate these basic skills as they perform the team-based evolutions. Prerequisite: Fire Fighter 1001 or Mississippi Volunteer Fire Fighter-I Course Hours: 4 EMS CEU Hours: 2 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. Maximum Enrollment: 20 Course Fee: $100 (per track chosen) 64 Minimum Enrollment: 10 or a $1000 minimum charge if less than 10 EXTENSION EXTENSION Interior Structural Fire Attack Note: Module 2 of the Certified Fireground Resource Technician is the written and skills exam. The exams for this course will be administered at the local department by the local instructor. The Module 2 test date is determined by the instructor and the MSFA coordinator upon the completion of Module 1. Course Hours: 8 Students MUST complete both modules 1 & 2 of the Fireground Resource Technician course to receive credit hours and a certificate. EMS CEU Hours: 2 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. Other: Students must have a full set of turn-out gear. Students must complete Module 2 within 12 months after completing Module 1. Dorm $17 per night if requested 65 Firefighter Strategies, Tactics and Techniques Advanced Volunteer Firefighter Course Number EC 068 Dates of Delivery: May 20, 2017 October 14, 2017 Registration Will Open: April 7, 2017 September 4, 2017 Course Hours: 6 Course Fee: $40 - Group A $80 - Group B Deadline for Receiving Applications: May 5, 2017 September 29, 2017 Dorm $17/night if requested Course Start Time 8:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. Pre-Payment Is Required PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED. FEE MUST BE PAID WHEN APPLICATION IS SUBMITTED. NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED. This event will include multiple technical learning tracks. Each learning track will feature a focused 6 hour course for that specific discipline. Once registration opens you will be able to register for the available technical track that interests you. Course topics will be released 2 months prior to the event. Refer to the Mississippi State Fire Academy website and Facebook page for those respective course codes. Some of the technical track topics include but are not limited to: Conventional Forcible Entry, Bread and Butter Structural Firefighting Tactics, Response to Flammable Liquid Fires, Roadside Rope Rescue, Advanced Search Concepts, and Firefighter Survival. Four technical tracks will be offered with a maximum enrollment of 20 students per track. Only preregistered students may attend; no walk-ins. All participants must be 18 years of age or older. Each student must bring NFPA compliant turn-out gear. Meals will not be served during weekend classes at the Academy. Dormitory space is available on the night before the class for enrolled students. Dorm Fee of $17 per person must accompany the admission application. NOTE: The Academy will provide SCBA. All participants in SCBA activities must be compliant with NFPA 1500-5.39, which states: “A growth of beard or facial hair at any point where the SCBA face piece is designed to seal with face, regardless of the specific fit test measurement that can be obtained, or hair that could interfere with the face piece valve function shall be prohibited for members required to use SCBA.” The MSFA will have the right to make this determination based on this statement. *Course Schedule: April 20-21, 2017 November 9-10, 2017 This course will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday night. At the completion of Thursday night’s evolutions we will resume the course at 7:00 a.m. Friday morning. The course will conclude Friday afternoon after all evolutions are complete. Students should prepare to eat prior to the start of the course Thursday night. Course Description: This course is designed to challenge firefighters with a multitude of scenario based evolutions. The scenario based evolutions will include but are not limited to: interior structural firefighting, flammable liquid or LP gas firefighting, search and rescue, ground ladder operations and/or other fundamental firefighting skills. Students who do not complete the course evolutions will not be allowed to continue through the course. For admission into the course you will be required to bring the Advanced Volunteer Firefighter Course Packet. You can find the Advanced Volunteer Firefighter Course Packet on the Mississippi State Fire Academy’s website under “Course Information.” Prerequisites: Firefighter 1001-I-II and/or Certified Volunteer Firefighter Level I and II Course Manual: Presently using Jones & Bartlett Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills, 3rd Edition (Hazardous Materials Related Chapters) as a reference. Book not provided. Course Hours: 12 Maximum Enrollment: 20 Course Fee: $75 - Group A $100 - Group B No meals provided. Dorm if requested $17 per night. *Entity will be billed the entire course fee for registered students who fail to report to class, those who fail the physical agility assessment or those who withdraw during the course. Physical Agility Test: The Physical Agility Test is required and will be administered at the beginning of the course. Students who fail the physical agility test will not be allowed to continue the course. Other: Students are required to have full personal protective clothing which meets NFPA 1971. Personal SCBA will not be required but are recommended for the course. Advanced Volunteer Firefighter Physical Agility Test 1. (25) Sit-Ups under 2 minutes. (Details of exercise requirements will be stated in the Advanced Volunteer Firefighter Training Packet.) 2. (25) Push-Ups under 2 minutes. (Details of exercise requirements will be stated in the Advanced Volunteer Firefighter Training Packet.) 3. Carry one section of 2.5” hose in a self-locking donut roll up and back down four flights of stairs without stopping or falling. 4. Drag Rescue Randy (165 lb. Mannequin) a distance of 35’ around a barrel and back. (Total of 70’) All students must bring their signed Advanced Volunteer Firefighter Packet to be accepted into the course. This packet is available on our website under “forms.” 66 67 EXTENSION EXTENSION Students are encouraged to bring their lunch. Dates of Delivery: Fire Fighter Day At The Academy: The Heat Is On! [For ALL Fire Service Personnel] Mississippi Certified Volunteer Fire Fighter Program [NFPA 1001-Based] This program involves seven individual steps for students to receive this certification. The following courses must be completed: Course Number EC FFD-6 • • • • • • • Mississippi Volunteer Fire Fighter I: Modules 1 & 2 ..............................................................................................................80 total hours Mississippi Volunteer Fire Fighter II: Modules 1 & 2 .............................................................................................................38 total hours Hazardous Materials Awareness/Operations-NFPA 472 Modules 1 & 2 .......................................................................32 total hours Medical Training: The candidate must submit proof of completing the required Emergency Medical Care training and a current CPR card. This form can be obtained from the VFF program coordinator. NIMS 100 course (must show documentation) NIMS 200 course (must show documentation) NIMS 700 course (must show documentation) Dates of Delivery: May 20, 2017 October 14, 2017 Deadline for Receiving Applications: May 8, 2017 October 2, 2017 Course Hours: 6 Course Fee: $40 Dorm $17/night if requested Pre-Payment Is Required Course Start Time 8:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. Pre-Payment Is Required Prerequisite for Burn Building Only: Certified Volunteer Fire Fighter-I or NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter-I EXTENSION EXTENSION Application For Certificate Fee: $2.50 PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED. FEE MUST BE PAID WHEN APPLICATION IS SUBMITTED. NO REFUNDS UNLESS CANCELLED BY MSFA. This program, formerly known as Fire Fighter Field Day, is dedicated to extensive live fire training! Included within this day are various live fires including pressurized gas fires, multiple flammable liquid fires, etc. Added to the schedule are specific realworld-based evolutions. Some of these include: Fire Fighter Down Inside a Burning Structure as well as Rapppelling from Various Levels. Application and fees must be received no later than 10 working days prior to class date. Only preregistered students may attend; no walk-ins. All participants must be 18 years of age or older. Each student should bring NFPA compliant turn-out gear. Dormitory is available on the night before the class for enrolled students and is limited to 75 students. Dorm fee of $17.00 per person must accompany the admission application. NOTE: The Academy will provide SCBA. All participants in SCBA activities must be compliant with NFPA 1500-5.39, which states: “A growth of beard or facial hair at any point where the SCBA face piece is designed to seal with face, regardless of the specific fit test measurement that can be obtained, or hair that could interfere with the face piece valve function shall be prohibited for members required to use SCBA.” The MSFA will have the right to make this determination based on this statement. Guests attending will be required to observe activities from designated areas. Students are encouraged to bring their lunch. Cafeteria will be closed. Lunch times may vary. 68 69 Mississippi Certified Volunteer Fire Fighter I - Module 1 Course Number EC MVFF-M1 This course is administered through an instructor approved by the County Fire Coordinator. Course Description: This module is designed to provide the entry level volunteer fire fighter with a foundation of knowledge and skills to build on. The course is administered through the local County Fire Training Officer. Subjects covered include fire behavior, personal protective equipment, ropes and knots, etc. This course references NFPA Standard 1001. Prerequisite: Must be at least 18 years old Student Manual: Jones & Bartlett Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills, 3rd Edition Course Hours: 80 Students MUST complete both modules 1 & 2 of the Mississippi Volunteer Fire Fighter course to receive credit hours, certificate and patch. EMS CEU Hours: 16 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. Note: Students who score 70 and above on the written exam will be allowed to participate in Module 2 skills test at the MSFA. Students who score below 70 are eligible for the 2nd attempt. The local instructor must have completed Fire Instructor-I and Volunteer Fire Fighter Instructor-Orientation. The local instructor should complete the course request form at least 45 days prior to the desired course start date. The course will not be considered as in session until the request form is received. Course start and end dates are: Mississippi Certified Volunteer Fire Fighter I - Module 2 Course Number EC MVFF-M2 Test Date: February 25, 2017 April 8, 2017 September 16, 2017 November 4, 2017 Deadline For Receiving All Registration Documents: February 10, 2017 March 24, 2017 September 1, 2017 October 20, 2017 Module 2 is the skills exam at the Mississippi State Fire Academy. Testing begins at 8:00 a.m. Participants must have completed Module 1 within the last 12 months. Course Hours: 8 Students MUST complete both modules 1 & 2 of the Mississippi Volunteer Fire Fighter course to receive credit hours, certificate and patch. EMS CEU Hours: 4 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. Fee: No Fee - Group A $80 - Group B Pre-Registration required - Application (and fee if applicable) must be received at least 15 days prior to testing day. Dorm rooms are available the night prior to the class at no charge. The Academy does NOT provide meals on weekends. Other: Each student must have NFPA compliant turn-out gear. Academy will provide SCBA. All participants must be clean-shaven. NFPA 1500-5.39 states: “A growth of beard or facial hair at any point where the SCBA facepiece is designed to seal with the face, regardless of the specific fit test measurement that can be obtained, or hair that could interfere with the facepiece valve function shall be prohibited for members required to use SCBA.” Note: 70 Students are encouraged to bring their lunch. Lunch times may vary. Course Number EC MCV-II-M1 Course Description: Module I includes the classroom presentations, practical activities, and written tests. This course is designed to address subjects that meet the NFPA 1001 standard for Fire Fighter-II. The course allows the student who successfully completed the Volunteer Fire Fighter-I program the opportunity to continue building on his/her knowledge and skills. The course is administered through an instructor approved by the County Fire Coordinator. The course manual is the same manual required for the new Volunteer Fire Fighter-I program. The course core subjects for the Volunteer Fire Fighter-II program include: Fire Service Communications Incident Command System Fire Suppression Pre-Incident Planning Vehicle Rescue and Extrication Fire Prevention and Public Education Prerequisite: Mississippi Volunteer Fire Fighter-I (2009 version or above). Students who complete the Certified Volunteer Fire Fighter-I prior to 2009 will have the opportunity to complete the 2010 version through the Mississippi Volunteer Fire Fighter-I Up-Grade Program. Student Manual: Jones and Bartlett Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills, 3rd Edition. Course Hours: 30 Students MUST complete both modules 1 & 2 of the Mississippi Volunteer Fire Fighter II course to receive credit hours and a certificate. EMS CEU Hours: 12 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. Note: The local instructor must have completed Fire Instructor-I and Volunteer Fire Fighter Instructor-Orientation. The local instructor should complete the course request form at least 45 days prior to the desired course start date. The course will not be considered as in session until the request form is received. Course start and end dates are: January 1, 2017 - March 31, 2017 March 1, 2017 - May 31, 2017 May 1, 2017 - July 31, 2017 July 1, 2017 - September 30, 2017 September 1, 2017 - November 30, 2017 November 1, 2017 - January 31, 2018 Mississippi Certified Volunteer Fire Fighter II Module 2 (skills exam) Course Number EC MCV-II-M2 Module 2 of the Volunteer Fire Fighter II Program is the skills exam conducted by the lead instructor at the local department. The lead instructor shall coordinate with the Mississippi State Fire Academy. Course Hours: 8 Students MUST complete both modules 1 & 2 of the Mississippi Volunteer Fire Fighter II course to receive credit hours and a certificate. EMS CEU Hours: 4 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. Course Fee: None Other: Students must bring their full set of turn-out gear. Students must complete Module 2 within 12 months after completing Module 1. Students who complete Module 1 and Module 2 will receive the certification of Certified Volunteer Fire Fighter-II. 71 EXTENSION EXTENSION January 1, 2017 - March 31, 2017 July 1, 2017 - September 30, 2017 March 1, 2017 - May 31, 2017 September 1, 2017 - November 30, 2017 May 1, 2017 - July 31, 2017 November 1, 2017 - January 31, 2018 The written exam for this course will be administered during the last week of the course period. All written test must be received 10 business days prior to the Module 2 skills exam. Mississippi Certified Volunteer Fire Fighter II Module 1 Field Program Hazardous Materials NFPA 472 Awareness/Operations [non-ifsac/proboard] Hazardous Materials Awareness/Operations: Module 2 - Field Program Course Number EC 472-AOM2 Course Description: odule 2 is the written and skills exam administered at the local host department after completing M Module 1 of the Hazardous Materials: Awareness/Operations [Non IFSAC/PROBOARD] course. Students must complete Module 2 within 12 months of completing Module 1. This is to ensure the safety of the student. Exceptions must be approved by the MSFA. Course Number EC 472-AOM1 Prerequisites: Module 1 Course Description: Course Manual: Presently using Jones & Bartlett Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills, 3rd Edition (Hazardous Materials Related Chapters) Course Hours: 32 (Total credit hours after completion of Module 1 and 2) Course Fee: None Hazardous Materials Awareness/Operations: Module 1 T his course is administered through an instructor approved by the County Fire Coordinator. Module 1 includes classroom instruction and practical activities. This hazardous materials awareness/operations program is designed to meet or exceed the NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials for First Responder. Prerequisites: None, although you must be sponsored by a department. Course Manual: Presently using Jones & Bartlett Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills, 3rd Edition (Hazardous Materials Related Chapters) Students must complete both Module 1 and Module 2 of this program to receive 32 total credit hours, EMS CEU hours, and certificate. Course Fee: None Note: Students who complete Module 1 will be allowed to participate in Module 2. Module 2 is the written and skills test administered by the instructor at the local host department. Students who complete Module 1 must complete Module 2 within 12 months of completing Module 1. If the time allotment exceeds 12 months the student must complete Module 1 again to be eligible for Module 2. This procedure is to help ensure the safety for the student. Exceptions must be approved by the MSFA. Other: Students must have NFPA compliant turn-out gear and furnish an SCBA. Note: S tudents must complete Module 1 and Module 2 of this program to receive total credit hours, total EMS CEU hours, and a Non-IFSAC/PROBOARD Certificate [Hazardous Materials NFPA 472Awareness/ Operations]. Students who score below 70 are eligible for a 2nd attempt at the MSFA. EXTENSION EXTENSION Course Hours: EMS CEU Hours: 32 (Total credit hours after completion of Module 1 and 2) This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. Students who score below 70 are eligible for a second attempt written test at the MSFA. The local instructor must have completed Fire Instructor-I and Volunteer Fire Fighter Instructor-Orientation. The local instructor should complete the course request form at least 45 days prior to the desired course date. The course will not be considered as in session until the request form is received. Course start and end dates are: January 1, 2017 - March 31, 2017 72 March 1, 2017 - May 31, 2017 May 1, 2017 - July 31, 2017 July 1, 2017 - September 30, 2017 September 1, 2017 - November 30, 2017 November 1, 2017 - January 31, 2018 73 Mississippi Volunteer Fire Officer-I Course Number EC VFO-I Liquefied Petroleum Gas Tactics & Live Fire Drill Course Number EC 550 Course Description: This course is designed to give the Volunteer Fire Officer a foundation of knowledge and skills needed to meet the challenges faced by today’s volunteer fire service. This course will involve a multitude of activities and concludes with a final written examination. Subject matter includes: Introduction to the Fire Officer, Fire Fighters and the Fire Officer, Safety and Risk Management, Fire Officer Communications, Pre-Incident Planning, Managing Incidents, Handling Problems, Conflicts and Mistakes, and concluding with Fire Attack. Prerequisite: Volunteer Fire Fighter-I or Fire Fighter 1001 Student Manual: Jones and Bartlett Fire Officer-Principles and Practices, 3rd Edition. Course Hours: 40 Note: Students who score 70 and above on the written exam will earn the certificate Mississippi Volunteer Fire Officer-I. Students who score below 70 are eligible for the 2nd attempt. The local instructor must have completed Fire Instructor-I and Volunteer Fire Fighter Instructor-Orientation. The local instructor should complete the course request form at least 45 days prior to the desired course start date. The course will not be considered as in session until the request form is received. Course start and end dates are: None January 1, 2017 - March 31, 2017 March 1, 2017 - May 31, 2017 May 1, 2017 - July 31, 2017 July 1, 2017 - September 30, 2017 September 1, 2017 - November 30, 2017 November 1, 2017 - January 31, 2018 Dates of Delivery: The written exam for all courses will be administered during the last week of the course period. April 24-25, 2017 Benton County April 25-26, 2017 Panola County April 26-27, 2017 Lafayette County May 22-24, 2017 City of Jackson August 28-30, 2017 City of Vicksburg October 23-24, 2017 Jackson County October 24-25, 2017 Jones County October 25-26, 2017 Adams County Mississippi Volunteer Fire Officer-II Course Number EC VFO-II Course Description: This course will enhance the knowledge of the Volunteer Fire Officer Level I by incorporating more of the administrative tasks that fire officers are asked to meet in the ever changing and evolving fire service. The subject matter includes Preparing For Promotion, Understanding People, Leading the Fire Company, Training & Coaching, Evaluation & Discipline, Working in the Community, Budgeting, Rules of Engagement, Fire Cause Determination, and Crew Resource Management. Prerequisite: Mississippi Volunteer Fire Officer Level I Student Manual: Jones and Bartlett Fire Officer-Principles and Practices, 3rd Edition. Course Hours: 40 Note: Students who score 70 and above on the written exam will earn the certificate Mississippi Volunteer Fire Officer-II. Students who score below 70 are eligible for the 2nd attempt. The local instructor must have completed Fire Instructor-I and Volunteer Fire Fighter Instructor-Orientation. The local instructor should complete the course request form at least 45 days prior to the desired course start date. The course will not be considered as in session until the request form is received. Course start and end dates are: 74 Course Fee: None January 1, 2017 - March 31, 2017 March 1, 2017 - May 31, 2017 May 1, 2017 - July 31, 2017 July 1, 2017 - September 30, 2017 September 1, 2017 - November 30, 2017 November 1, 2017 - January 31, 2018 The written exam for all courses will be administered during the last week of the course period. Locations: Course Description: This course is designed to help the emergency responders better understand the hazards of LP gases and prepare for response to the uncontrolled release of LP gas or fire. The first night is a lecture/ discussion on the chemical and physical properties as well as proper tactical procedures to use in the event of an uncontrolled release or fire. The second night consists of live fire training exercises. This course references NFPA Standard 1001. Time: 6:30 p.m. for the lecture and live fire training. Announcements will be distributed approximately 30 days prior to the start of each delivery. Course Hours: 6 EMS CEU Hours: 4 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. Course Fee: This program may be funded by the Mississippi LC Gas Board. Other: Full PPE is required. Students must furnish NFPA approved full protective clothing. If needed, SCBA will be provided, thanks to our partnership with Mississippi LC Gas Board. Only students who attend the classroom presentation are allowed to participate in the live fire training exercise. Attendance is open to all public emergency response personnel and personnel directly associated with delivery, storage, or transportation of LP Gas. Note: NFPA 1500-5.39 States: “A growth of beard or facial hair at any point where the SCBA facepiece is designed to seal with the face, regardless of the specific fit test measurement that can be obtained, or hair that could interfere with the facepiece valve function shall be prohibited for members required to use a SCBA.” 75 EXTENSION EXTENSION Course Fee: 2nd Annual National Fire Academy Programs National Fire Academy Weekend Through its courses and programs, the National Fire Academy (NFA) works to enhance the ability of fire and emergency services and allied professionals to deal effectively with fire and related emergencies. The Academy’s delivery system is diverse. Courses are delivered throughout the state with local fire training organizations and local colleges and universities. TO REGISTER FOR NFA COURSE DELIVERED IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI You must pre-register through the NFA coordinator or local host contact to ensure reserved seating. A Mississippi State Fire Academy admission application must be received by the Mississippi State Fire Academy’s Admission Office no later than 25 days prior to the scheduled class delivery if delivered on campus. Classes are subject to cancellation or rescheduling by the NFA. Minimum and maximum enrollment policies may be enforced by the NFA. $17 per night dorm fee for on-campus courses. If weekday, meals $12 per day extra. Meals will not be served during weekend classes. July 22-23, 2017 At M ississippi State F ire A c ademy NOTE: Students attending National Fire Academy courses must have completed IS-200 levels of training (or equivalent). The National Fire Academy State Weekend program is an educational opportunity set aside for fire and rescue personnel for specific courses. The Mississippi State Fire Academy will sponsor this 2nd time event for the fire service of Mississippi at the Mississippi State Fire Academy in 2017. National Fire Academy Courses Course Dates of Delivery Location Leadership I for Fire & EMS: Strategies for Company Success February 21-22, 2017 MS State Fire Academy Water Based Fire Protection System Plans & Review March 6-10, 2017 MS State Fire Academy New Fire Chief II: Administrative Issues April 18-19, 2017 MS State Fire Academy Decision Making for Initial Company Operations July 22-23, 2017 MS State Fire Academy (NFA Weekend) Training Operations in Small Departments MS State Fire Academy July 22-23, 2017 (NFA Weekend) New Fire Chief I: Challenging Issues MS State Fire Academy July 22-23, 2017 (NFA Weekend) New Fire Chief III: Contemporary Issues MS State Fire Academy August 8-9, 2017 Students MUST pre-register by submitting an NFA aplication and pre-registration form no later than June 2nd to be eligible for the NFA course they would like to attend as identified below. An MSFA application must also be submitted if a dorm room is to be reserved at the standard dorm room fee. The MSFA application and NFA application, along with the pre-registration form can be found on our website. [Cafeteria is closed on weekends] A REMINDER ANNOUNCEMENT will be DISTRIBUTED to each County Fire Coordinator about 4 months prior to this event which will include a student application package. The student application package will also be posted on our website at the time. However, a student may submit an application prior to the announcement, as seating will be limited to 30 students per NFA course on a first come - first serve basis and dorm space is limited to 75 beds. Dorm fee $17.00 per night. Cafeteria is closed on weekends. NFA Course Choices: [F0457] Decision Making for Initial Company Operations [F0290] Training Operations in Small Departments [F0760] Fire Chief I: Challenging Issues Limited Space - Limited Dorms - Register Now [You may go to our MSFA website for additional NFA courses to be presented in your area or state] (The Mississippi State Fire Academy & NFA reserve the right to cancel any NFA course due to low enrollment) 76 77 EXTENSION EXTENSION All locations and dates may be subject to change. Registered students will be notified of changes. Fire & Life Safety Education (FLSE) - NFPA 1035 This Course Is Accredited By IFSAC And PROBOARD Fire & Life Safety Educator 1035-I Emergency Response to Terrorism: Basic Concepts Course Number EC 472-A-TBC Dates of Delivery: Course Number EC FLSE-1 Date of Delivery: June 12–14, 2017 Course Description: Fire & Life Safety Educator-I course addresses those who have the responsibility to deliver fire & life safety programs to meet their communities’ needs. This course includes the basic requirements, duties, and responsibilities of a Fire & Life Safety Educator for all fields of education. Classroom subjects include: Getting Started, On The Front LIne of Community-Risk Reduction, Planning and Development, Evaluation, etc. Students are encouraged to bring laptops but it is not required. Testing: S tudents are prepared for the written and skill tests by completing the assignments. All written and skill tests are administered at the Mississippi State Fire Academy. Course Hours: 20 Prerequisites: None Course Fee: $225 Group A $295 Group B Course manual included. January 31–February 1, 2017 Course Description: Terrorist incidents involving biological, nuclear, incendiary, chemical, or explosive materials are considered technological hazardous incidents by nature. For this reason, the information in this course should be approached from the point of view of a hazardous materials incident with complicating factors. This course allows the student to build upon the structure of hazardous materials response in order to address terrorist incidents. This course includes: understanding and recognizing terrorism, implementing self-protective measures, scene safety, tactical considerations, and incident command overview. Course Hours: 16 EMS CEU Hours: 16 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. Maximum Enrollment: 20 Minimum Enrollment: 10 Fire & Life Safety Educator 1035-II Course Fee: $150 - Group A $205 - Group B This course may be funded by federal grant funds if available. Course Number EC FLSE-2 Other: Course is offered in a Field Delivery format anywhere in the state. For more information, please contact the Extension Services Bureau during normal business hours. Date of Delivery: June 26–28, 2017 Course Description: Fire & Life Safety Educator-II course addresses those who have the responsibility to prepare Testing: S tudents are prepared for the written and skill tests by completing the assignments. All written and skill tests are administered at the Mississippi State Fire Academy. Course Hours: 20 Prerequisites: Course Fee: $155 Group A $220 Group B Note: Course manual will be an extra charge if student does not have the current manual being used. EXTENSION EXTENSION educational programs and information to meet identified needs. Classroom subjects include: Knowledge and Skills, Administration, Planning and Development, Evaluation, etc. Students are encouraged to bring laptops but it is not required. FLSE Level-I Fire & Life Safety Educator 1035-III Course Number EC 1035-L3 Date of Delivery: July 24–26, 2017 Course Description: Fire & Life Safety Educator-III course shall be for those who have the responsibility to create, administrate, and evaluate educational programs and information. Classroom subjects include: Knowledge and Skills, Administration, Planning and Development, Education and Implementation, and Evaluation. Students are encouraged to bring laptops but it is not required. Testing: S tudents are prepared for the written and skill tests by completing all assignments. All written and skill tests are administered at the Mississippi State Fire Academy. Course Hours: 20 Prerequisites: Course Fee: $175 Group A $250 Group B Note: Course manual will be an extra charge if the student does not have the current manual being used. 78 FLSE Level-I, FLSE Level-II This course has been approved by the National Office of Domestic Preparedness in relation to Weapons of Mass Destruction incidents and may qualify for federal grant assistance. Contact the Admissions Office for details. 79 Regional Training Courses Let no soul say, “My training failed me.” The Mississippi State Fire Academy hosts free regional training throughout the year in all Mississippi counties. Additionally, the courses listed below are available to all career and volunteer departments within the state. These courses are regularly reviewed and updated by the MSFA staff. For a current listing of regional classes being conducted in your area visit our website or to deliver any of these classes within your own department contact Extension Services. *This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. EC 001 Basic Rescue Operations Classroom - 70% Practical/Skills - 30% This course provides classroom instruction in fire behavior, self-contained breathing apparatus, rescue, first aid, and ropes and knots. In addition, practical activities are included in using and maintaining SCBAs, search patterns, and first aid procedures. Fire Fighter - I Level Course Hours: 12 *EMS CEU Hours: 8 EC 066 Search and Rescue for Disaster Responses Classroom - 75% Practical/Skills - 25% This course is designed to provide emergency responders with search and rescue skills for responding to disasters such as tornados and hurricanes. This course will review several components in the NFPA 1006 standard and will give students the information needed to perform wide area searches. Fire Fighter - I Level Course Hours: 12 EC 003 Fireground Support Operations Classroom - 50% Practical - 50% This course focuses on the very important operations used in conjunction with fire attack procedures to achieve fire suppression and control. Classroom presentations include: Fire Behavior, Ventilation, Ladders, Salvage and Overhaul, Forcible Entry, and Power Tools. Demonstrations and simulations provide practical experience for the participants. Fire Fighter - I-II Level Course Hours: 12 EC 067 Fire Attack for the Modern Era Classroom - 50% Practical/Skills - 50% This course will review the newest research performed by NIST and UL. It will include lessons in critical flow rates, hose line techniques and nozzle handling techniques. This course will also review several tactical considerations for fighting structural fires in the modern era. Fire Fighter - I Level Course Hours: 12 EC 045 Fire Service Rescue 101 Lecture/Discussion - 50% Classroom - 20% Practical - 30% This course is divided into two sections - structure fire attack/rescue and an overview of subjects included in a rescue technician course. The first section includes a review of basic structure fire attack and rescue procedures. Group and individual activities include analyzing the need for rescue and removing a victim from a “burning” structure. The second section is designed to prepare the student to assist a rescue technician at a special rescue situation. Subjects include Confined Space Rescue, High-Angle Rescue, Hazardous Materials Incidents, Water Rescue, etc. This course references NFPA Standard 1001. Fire Fighter - I-II Level Course Hours: 12 *EMS CEU Hours: 8 EC 153-1 Fire Fighter Essential Skills - I Classroom - 10% Practical/Skills - 90% This course is designed to enhance/refresh fire fighter skills. The course uses a section of the Mississippi Volunteer Fire Fighter-I course that addresses the NFPA 1001-I standard. Subjects include: SCBA, Incident Command System, Portable Fire Extinguishers, Ropes and Knots, Response and Size-Up, and Forcible Entry. In addition to refreshing skills, the course may also be useful preparing new fire fighters for the Mississippi Volunteer Fire Fighter-I course. Fire Fighter - I Level Course Hours: 12 *EMS CEU Hours: 8 EC 153-2 Fire Fighter Essential Skills - II Classroom - 10% Practical/Skills - 90% This course is designed to enhance/refresh fire fighter skills. The course uses a section of the Mississippi Volunteer Firefighter-I and Mississippi Volunteer Fire Fighter-II course that addresses the NFPA 1001-I standard. Subjects include: Ladders, Search and Rescue, Ventilation, Water Supply, and Fire Hose, Nozzles, Streams, and Foam. In addition to refreshing skills, the course may also be useful preparing new fire fighters for the Mississippi Volunteer Fire Fighter-I & II courses. Fire Fighter - I & II Level Course Hours: 12 *EMS CEU Hours: 2 EC 007 The Fire Apparatus Driver Classroom - 75% Practical - 25% This course is designed to address the everyday challenges of driving a fire apparatus. Subjects covered include: Fire Apparatus Inspection and Maintenance, Operating Emergency Vehicles, Positioning and Spotting the Fire Apparatus, and Recent Incidents Involving Fire Apparatus in Mississippi. Activities include basic operation of a fire apparatus (if allowed by hosting department). Fire Fighter -I-II Level Course Hours: 12 *EMS CEU Hours: 6 915-M1 Apparatus Pump Operator Module 1: Basics Classroom - 50% Practical - 50% Designed to present the fundamentals of pump operation, this course provides the student with the knowledge necessary to become an efficient pump operator. Covering such topics as Pump Design and Maintenance, Pump Types, Hydraulics, Fire Flow, and Pump Operation, this course prepares the student for the critical role of a pump operator on the fireground. Fire Fighter -II Level Course Hours: 12 Hours EC 153-3 Fire Fighter Essential Skills - III Classroom - 10% Practical/Skills - 90% This course is designed to enhance/refresh fire fighter skills. The course uses a section of the Mississippi Volunteer Fire Fighter-I and Mississippi Volunteer Fire Fighter-II course that addresses the NFPA 1001-I standard. Subjects include: Salvage and Overhaul, fire suppression, vehicle rescue and extrication, and fire prevention and public education. In addition to refreshing skills, the course may also be useful in preparing new fire fighters for the Mississippi Volunteer Fire Fighter-I & II courses. Fire Fighter - I & II Level Course Hours: 12 *EMS CEU Hours: 4 915-M2 Apparatus Pump Operator Module 2: Mobile Water Supply Classroom - 50% Practical - 50% A course designed to cover water supply in rural areas where water shuttle is necessary. It covers many aspects of the use of a mobile water supply including tanker design, water sources, delivery rates, shuttle techniques and operations. A demonstration utilizing local equipment provides a practical display of the concept. Fire Fighter -II Level Course Hours: 12 EC 009 Mississippi Fire Fighter Safety Classroom - 75% Practical/Skills - 25% This course is designed to allow students to focus on issues that affect them and their fire departments. It is not a course about general safety issues. Students are required to look at areas where they must take more responsibility for their safety and the safety of their department members. The course also covers the most recent fire fighter deaths in Mississippi. Fire Fighter - I-II Level Course Hours: 12 *EMS CEU Hours: 4 EC 011 Hazardous Materials: Initial Response Classroom - 60% Practical - 40% This course covers material outlined in NFPA 472 and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 for initial response and action in emergency operations awareness and operational levels. Classroom presentations cover Recognition and Identification of Hazardous Materials, Initial Response Procedures, Safety Zones, Personal Protective Equipment, and Decontamination. Fire Fighter - I Level Course Hours: 12 *EMS CEU Hours: 12 EC 096 Rapid Intervention Teams Classroom - 25% Practical - 75% This course is designed to prepare fire fighters for “Operations” level RIT duties. It combines both “Awareness” and “Operations” level training for participants who have minimal experience in RIT work, and can be adapted to be utilized for students with various levels of RIT experience. Fire Fighter - II Level Course Hours: 12 *EMS CEU Hours: 4 EC 012 Automobile Extrication Classroom - 50% Practical/Skills - 50% This course is an excellent guide to the basic methods of auto extrication, covering the subjects of scene safety and stabilization, patient care, and actual extrication techniques. The student is exposed to various methods and tools needed to perform an extrication. Hands-on practical demonstrations allows the students to utilize the local equipment in performing simulated rescues. A special thanks to the New Albany Fire Department for video demonstrations used in this course. Fire Fighter - I Level Course Hours: 12 *EMS CEU Hours: 12 EC 150-1 Engine Company Operations-Part 1 Classroom - 75% Practical - 25% This course is designed to give the engine company fire fighter the knowledge, skills, and abilities to function safely and efficiently on a fire scene. This class provides an overview of the duties expected on the fireground with an emphasis on safety. Part 1 of this course addresses: Apparatus Positioning, Rescue, Water Supply, and Initial Attack Lines. The course references the textbook Engine Company Fireground Operations, Third Edition NFPA, Harold Richman, Jones and Bartlett Publishers, ISBN-13: 978-07637-4495-3. Fire Fighter - II Level Course Hours: 12 *EMS CEU Hours: 3 80 EC 041 Training, Responding and Returning Home Alive Classroom - 80% Practical/Skills - 20% This course is not a typical safety and survival course. It is very interactive. This course allows the students to measure how much progress we (Mississippi fire fighters) have made in being able to survive the dangers of firefighting. It also allows students to look at themselves and determine whether they are part of the problem or part of the solution. NIMS issues are included in the unit addressing incident safety. Other subjects include Fire Department Risk Management, Vehicle Response and Highway Safety, Keeping Training Safe, and Our Survival Challenge in Mississippi. Fire Fighter - I & II Level Course Hours: 12 *EMS CEU Hours: 8 81 EXTENSION EXTENSION EC 150-2 Engine Company Operations-Part 2 Classroom - 75% Practical - 25% This course is designed to give the engine company fire fighter the knowledge, skills, and abilities to function safely and efficiently on a fire scene. This class provides an overview of the duties expected on the fireground with an emphasis on safety. Part 2 of this course addresses: Backup Lines, Exposure Problems, Master Stream Appliances, Fire Protection Systems, and Overhaul. The course references the textbook Engine Company Fireground Operations, Third Edition NFPA, Harold Richman, Jones and Bartlett Publishers, ISBN-13: 978-07637-4495-3. Fire Fighter - II Level Course Hours: 12 *EMS CEU Hours: 3 EC 151 Understanding the Role of the Incident Safety Officer Classroom - 50% Practical/Skills-50% This course is designed to give fire fighters the opportunity to learn about the responsibilities of the Incident Safety Officer and what fire fighters can do to support the funtion of the safety officer at all types of incidents. Students should have a thorough understanding of the Incident Command System (ICS). The course will allow great opportunities for departments to address previous incident safety issues and be proactive for possible future incidents. Fire Fighter - II Level Course Hours: 12 *EMS CEU Hours: 12 EC 160-PA Managing the Rural Emergency and Personal Accountability Classroom - 50% Practical/Skills-50% This course is designed to merge the Incident Command System with the 2-in-2-out rule. Appropriate for career or volunteer departments in rural or urban settings, classroom sessions involve activities focusing on command responsibilities, staff position roles, and most importantly, fire fighter accountability. Fire Fighter - II Level Course Hours: 12 EC 152 Strategies for Fire Fighter Personal Success Classroom - 50% Practical/Skills - 50% This course provides the company officer, or future company officer, with the basic leadership skills and tools needed to perform effectively in the fire service environment. The course addresses Ethics, Use and Abuse of Power at the Company Officer Level, Creativity in the Fire Service Environment, and Management of the Multiple Roles of the Company Officer. The course can be especially useful for departments to prepare personnel to eventually advance to higher ranks such as lieutenant, captain, assistant chief, training officer, and fire chief. Fire Fighter - II Level Course Hours: 12 *EMS CEU Hours: 2 TIM 12 National Traffic Incident (TIM) Management: Responder Training Program Classroom - 75% Practical/Skills - 25% This National Unified Program is designed to help ALL responders recognize the dangers encountered by emergency responders working in or near traffic. The Strategic Highway Research program, authorized by Congress, focuses on research on responder safety and safe, quick clearance. Created by responders for responders, the ultimate goal of this approach is to train the entire nation’s responder community, including all disciplines, to be compliant. This program is facilitated by the Mississippi State Fire Academy for the Mississippi Department Of Transportation. All Fire Service Personnel Course Hours: 12 Inter-Departmental Courses EC FD2-VF Response to New Vehicle Fires This course focuses on categories and hazards of new vehicles and vehicle fire extinguishment and safety. Fire Fighter - I Level Course Hours: 2 *EMS CEU Hours: 2 EC FD2-EH Electrical Hazards on the Emergency Scene Classroom/Discussion - 100% Practical/Skills - 0% This course focuses on the basic issues involving electrical hazards encountered by a fire fighter while on a scene. Core topics include Safety, SOP’s, Size-Up, and Residential, Industrial & Vehicle Hazards. Fire Fighter - I & II Level Course Hours: 2 *EMS CEU Hours: 2 FD2-NG Natural Gas Considerations for Fire Departments Classroom - 100% Practical/Skills - 0% This course addresses the basic issues for fire departments to consider when responding to potential natural gas incidents. Some of the subject areas include Ignition Sources, Visual Clues, and General Tactics. Course Hours: 2 EC FD2-CS Delivering Excellent Customer Service Classroom/Discussion - 100% Practical/Skills - 0% This course focuses on the need for identifying internal and external customers, determining customer needs, and developing/ revising methods to meet those needs. Course Hours: 2 EC FD2-ETH Fire Service Ethics Classroom/Discussion - 100% Practical/Skills - 0% This course focuses on how individual behavior impacts decision-making and leadership in organizational and personal settings. Other subjects include Recognizing the Risks and Rewards of Ethical Decision-Making, Leadership Responsibility, and Ethics and Values. Course Hours: 2 FD4-10 2-In-2-Out and Personnel Accountability Classroom - 75% Skills - 25% This course addresses the ever-important concept of 2 fire fighters in and 2 fire fighters out. Additionally, it addresses methods to improve personnel accountability. Fire Fighter - II Level Course Hours: 4 *EMS CEU Hours: 4 EC FD4-EMR Operating Emergency Vehicles-Annual Refresher Classroom - 50% Skills - 50% This course is designed to serve as an annual refresher for ALL fire service personnel. Drivers of fire apparatus, rescue vehicles, and other fire department vehicles should participate. Fire Fighter - I & II Level Course Hours: 4 EXTENSION EC FD4-FSR Fire Fighter Self Rescue Classroom - 75% Skills - 25% This course is designed to help the fire fighter understand the concepts of self-rescue, rapid intervention teams, responsibilities of the RIT officer/leader and members, and to help the firefighter identify basic tools for RIT and search and rescue. Fire Fighter - II Level Course Hours: 4 *EMS CEU Hours: 4 EMS OP8 EMS Support Operations Classroom - 75% Skills - 25% This course is designed for those that do not have formal emergency medical training but may find themselves functioning in a support role on a medical scene. Topics covered include Patient History Taking, Scene Safety, Verbal Patient Assessment, Medical and Trauma Emergencies, Environmental Emergencies, Poisonings and Landing Zone Operations for Aeromedical Transport. This course also serves as a knowledge reinforcement for the EMR, EMT, or Paramedic. This course is designed to accompany a standard 4-hour CPR/AED class taught by a certified instructor. (Note: Any CPR certifications will be issued by the instructor through his or her certifying entity, not the MSFA.) Fire Fighter - I Level Course Hours: 8 EC 914-F8 Overview of Apparatus Pump Operations: Annual Refresher Classroom - 75% Practical - 25% This course includes general fire apparatus pumping procedures, fire pump operations, and pumping techniques. It is designed for individuals responsible for operating fire apparatus pumps at emergency scenes and training incidents. This course references NFPA Standard 1002. Fire Fighter -I & II Level Course Hours: 8 EC 922-8F Basic Aerial Operations: Annual Refresher Classroom - 75% Skills - 25% This course is designed to refresh students’ basic knowledge of various systems found on aerial apparatus, aerial operations and maintenance. This course references NFPA Standard 1002. Course Hours: 8 TIM 4 National Traffic Incident (TIM) Management: Responder Training Program Classroom - 75% Practical/Skills - 25% This National Unified Program is designed to help ALL responders recognize the dangers encountered by emergency responders working in or near traffic. The Strategic Highway Research program, authorized by Congress, focuses on research on responder safety and safe, quick clearance. Created by responders for responders, the ultimate goal of this approach is to train the entire nation’s responder community including all disciplines to be compliant. This program is facilitated by the Mississippi State Fire Academy for the Mississippi Department Of Transportation. Delivered in two-2 hour formats for your convenience. All Fire Service Personnel Course Hours: 4 82 83 EXTENSION EC FD4-ME Legal Issues: Minimizing Exposure Classroom - 100% Practical/Skills - 0% This course focuses on very basic, yet important legal issues. Core subjects include: Introduction to the Law and Legal System, Civil Rights and Wrongs, Torts, Organization of Fire Departments, Media and the Fire Service, and Tips for Minimizing Liability. Course Hours: 4 Fire Apparatus Testing Course Number: EC 923 Date of Delivery: June 8, 2017 Course Hours: 8 Maximum Enrollment: 20 Course Fee: $80 FIRE PUMP REBUILDING CLASS Course Description: This program will be a one day class and will consist of classroom lecture and hands on activities. This course will teach the student how to pump test a fire department pumping apparatus to the NFPA 1911 and NFPA 1901 standards. If you are interested in testing your fire departments’ pumper during this class, contact Greg Reynolds at (601) 932-2444. Only one apparatus can be used per class. Course Number: HALEPUMP Date of Delivery: February 7–9, 2017 Course Fee: $170 - Group A Maximum Enrollment: 25 $255 - Group B Hale Fire Pumps will conduct a three day hands-on fire pump rebuilding course at the Academy. Instructors for the course will be representatives from the Hale Fire Pump factory based in Conshohocken, PA. OTHER OTHER This course is designed to instruct students on rebuilding centrifugal fire pumps. EMERGENCY VEHICLE TECHNICIAN TEST The EVT F3 Exam will be offered on February 10, 2017 at 10:30 a.m., at the MS State Fire Academy. You must contact Sherry Wilde at 847-426-4075 at the EVT Certification Commission Office for cost and registration for the EVT Exam. Without registering you cannot take the exam. You do not have to attend the Hale Pump Class to take the test. Web site www.evtcc.org. 84 For information contact: Greg Reynolds at 601-932-2444. 85 curriculum / testing & Public Relations bureau NW Rankin 4th Grade March 16, 2016 F i r e A c a d e m y To u r s Tour Fee: The Mississippi State Fire Academy training facility is available for public tours. Scheduled tours can be arranged for most types of educational, civic, and special groups. An age appropriate fire safety/information program can be developed to meet the needs of the audience. From left: Matt Ellis, Senior Instructor; Sandy McAlister, Projects Officer & Public Relations; and Shannon Sandridge, Instructor Chief. Puckett Attendance Center 6th Grade OTHER April 6, 2016 Tours of the Academy grounds include a brief education/ information program, informational handout, and walking tour of the facility explaining all aspects of fire fighter training. Please contact us regarding special bus tour needs. Faith Academy 3rd & 4th Grade Our bureau also handles Public Relations for the Academy. We want to promote our programs and assure our customers that they are getting the best product that we can deliver when they come to our Academy. We also provide special requested courses for private entities that need training for their employees (Fire Safety Education). Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your fire and emergency service career and help provide you with the best training for your occupation and the safety of the citizens of our state. Shannon Sandridge, Instructor Chief 86 February 17, 2016 OTHER Let me first say thank you for choosing the Mississippi Fire Academy for your training needs. It is our goal to offer the most up to date and accredited programs to the fire and emergency services community. The Curriculum/ Testing Bureau manages all testing and accreditation for our certification programs. We currently have 24 levels of certification accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), and 32 levels of certification accredited by the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (ProBoard). All of these certifications are based on the National Fire Protection Association Standards. These accreditations ensure that all firefighters in the state and abroad are being trained and tested to the same level and the training is based on national standards. (Refer to page 5 for information on our accredited courses.) None If you wish to schedule a tour, please contact Sandy McAlister or Shannon Sandridge at (601) 932-2444 or e-mail smcalister@msfa. state.ms.us or ssandridge@msfa.state.ms.us for information and scheduling. Bettye Mae Jack Middle School May 18, 2016 87 The Mississippi State Fire Academy Honor Guard MEMORABILIA SALES Listed below include pictures of items available. Visit our website at www.msfa.ms.gov for color photos, current inventory, new items, and to purchase through on-line shopping. Orders will be shipped via USPS. Payments accepted include Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and electronic checks. During the check out process, the portal will indicate the additional charges added to the cost of the merchandise for the State of Mississippi portal fees. Shipping cost will be calculated at check out. Should you need assistance with this, please contact us at (601) 932-2444. Shirts Item: Volunteer Fire Fighter A Breed Apart Item: MFA Tee Item: MS Fire Tee Item: MSFA Flag Tee Front Front Sizes: Youth XS to Lg; Adult S - 3X Color: Safety Green, Hot Pink Price: $12.00 Back Sizes: Adult S - 3X Color: White Price: $12.00 Sizes: Adult S - 3X Color: Grey w/Black Imprint Price: $12.00 Sizes: Youth XS-L (s/s only) Adult S - 3X Color: Navy Price: Short Sleeve $12.00 Long Sleeve $15.00 Dri Fit: M-2XL $15.00 Back Children’s Tees Item: Baby Onesie Lil Soaker-Pink Item: Baby Onesie Lil Squirt-Blue Item: MS Fire Tee, Toddler Front Size: 2T - 4T Color: Navy, Pink Price: $12.00 Size: NB, 6, & 12 month Color: White Price: $12.00 Size: NB, 6, & 12 month Color: White Price: $12.00 Front Back Back Vehicle, Beverage & Miscellaneous Item: Mississippi Fire Fighter Car Tag The Mississippi State Fire Academy Honor Guard was established in 2008. Since its inception, our mission has been to serve the fire fighters around the state in their time of need. We were established to help remember and memorialize any fire fighter that serves or served this great state as a token of our appreciation on a state level. We also assist any other established Honor Guard throughout the state with functions or services as they need us. ‘ We have represented the fire service in Mississippi at countless events from presenting the colors for President George W. Bush on a visit to Jackson, to memorializing lost fire fighters that paid the ultimate sacrifice. It is our hope that we can serve you in your time of need or at a special event in your local jurisdiction. Please review the following information for deployment guidelines of the Honor Guard. If your department or agency would like to utilize the services of the MSFA Honor Guard, the following procedures are in place: - Notification to the MSFA Executive Director 72 hours prior to the event. - A brief description of services you are requesting. - Time and date of service or function. - Directions to the event. - Point of contact (name, cell phone number, secondary contact person and cell). - During weekends or holidays, contact your County Fire Coordinator, who will contact the State Fire Coordinator Brad Smith. He will contact MSFA Executive Director Reggie Bell or Instructor Chief Shannon Sandridge. The MSFA Honor Guard was established to serve and honor members of the Mississippi Fire Service. It is with great honor and pride that we provide this service to you. Item: Mississippi Fire Fighter Decal for Car Tag NEW Item:Thin Red Line Decal, Reflective Color: White with Red & Color: Off White with Red Navy imprint and Black design Price: $5.00 Price: $2.00 NEW Item: Ceramic Coffee Mug Color: Black with Silver imprint, 14 oz. Price: $5.00 Color: Navy with white imprint Red with white imprint Pink with white imprint Camo with orange imprint Price: $1.50 Item: Adjustable Caps "We Support Our Fire Fighters!" Price: $3.00 Price: $4.00 Item: Can Huggie Item: Arm Band Color: Red with "Mississippi Fire Academy" embossed; Black with “Fallen FF” embossed Price: $1.50 Item: Sun Visor Item: Antenna Topper (Cool Ball) Item: Ribbon Magnet Caps Designs: Yellow Hat, Black Hat, Red Hat, Flag Price: $2.50 Item: Carabiner Key Ring Color: Red, Engraved with Mississippi Fire Academy Price: $2.00 Item: Toboggan Item: Tervis Tumbler 16 oz. Includes Red Lid Price: $20.00 Item: Lanyard Color: Red with white imprint Price: $2.00 Item: Mossy Oak Camo Should we be of service to you, please contact the Mississippi State Fire Academy at (601) 932-2444. 88 Color: Khaki with wine embroidery; Black mesh with white & red embroidery; Navy Blue with light blue embroidery Price: $7.00 Color: Navy with white imprint; Khaki with blue imprint Price: $5.00 Color: Navy with gold embroidery Price: $9.00 Color: Breakaway Price: Cap, $15.00 Sun Visor, $12.00 89 MEMORABILIA SALES, cont. FIRE SERVICE CONTACTS Academy Logo Item: MSFA Logo Patch Item: MSFA Logo Decal Price: $10.00 Price: $3.00 Price: $3.00 Specialty Items Item: MSFA Lapel Pin Item: MSFA Challenge Coin Item: Certificate Replacements Item: Basic Class 1001 DVD Color: Red or Royal Blue Price: $2.00 Description: Can be ordered by 1001 class number Price: $5.00 Description: You can request replacement certificates for courses you successfully completed. Price: Basic Academy Certificate: $2.50 Certificate with IFSAC Accreditation Seal: $7.50 (Note: You must have successfully completed the appropriate course in order to purchase these items.) Item: Patch, Certified MS Volunteer Fire Fighter Item: Patch, Certified Volunteer Level II Fire Fighter Item: Patch, Certified Rural Fire Officer Item: Decal, Certified Rural Fire Apparatus Driver I W NE GN SI DE Course Reqmt: Certified Volunteer Fire Fighter Level I Price: $2.00 Item: Patch, Certified MS Volunteer Fire Fighter LIMITED SUPPLY OF ORIGINAL VOLUNTEER I & II PATCH Course Reqmt: Certified Volunteer Fire Fighter Level I Price: $2.00 GREAT COLLECTOR’S ITEM! Item: CARS Tee Course Reqmt: Certified Rural Fire Apparatus Driver I Price: $2.50 Item: Certified Volunteer Tee Front Course Reqmt: Certified Volunteer Fire Fighter Level II Price: $2.50 Course Reqmt: Certified Advanced Rescue Specialist (CARS) Price: $3.00 Item: Decal, Certified Smoke Diver Course Reqmt: Certified Rural Fire Officer Price: $2.00 Item: Patch, Certified Volunteer Level II Fire Fighter Item: Patch, CARS Course Reqmt: Certified Advanced Rescue Specialist (CARS) Sizes: Adult Medium - 2X-Large Color: Red, Navy, Grey Price: $15.00 Item: Patch, Certified Smoke Diver MSFA Course Reqmt: Certified Volunteer Fire Fighter Level II Price: $2.50 Item: Buckle, Certified Smoke Diver Course Reqmt: Volunteer Certification I Sizes: Adult Small - 3X-Large Color: Black Price: $15.00 Back Item: Patch, FIRST Item: Patch, Haz Mat Course Reqmt: Firefighter Intervention Rescue And Survival Techniques (FIRST) Price: $4.00 Course Reqmt: Hazardous Materials Technician Price: $3.50 Item: Smoke Diver Challenge Coin Item: Patch, ARFF Course Reqmt: Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighter Refresher or Airport Fire Fighter NFPA-1003 Price: $4.00 Item: Certified Smoke Diver Tee Front Course Reqmt: Smoke Diver Price: $3.00 90 Course Reqmt: Smoke Diver Price: $3.00 Course Reqmt: Smoke Diver Price: $15.00 Course Reqmt: Smoke Diver Price: $15.00 Back "The Goals Were Set, I Measured Up" Course Reqmt: Smoke Diver Sizes: Adult Small - 3X-Large Dri-Fit & Cotton Color: Navy, Grey Price: $15.00 FIRE ACADEMY 601-932-2444 E-mail - fireacademy@msfa.state.ms.us Web Page - www.msfa.ms.gov MS EMERGENCY MGMT. AGENCY 866-519-6362 E-mail - memainfo@mema.ms.gov Web Page - www.msema.org INSURANCE DEPARTMENT 601-359-3569 E-mail - info@mid.ms.gov Web Page - www.mid.ms.gov NATIONAL FIRE ACADEMY 1-800-238-3358 Web Page - www.usfa.fema.gov/nfa MINIMUM STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATION BOARD 601-932-2444, ext. 306 E-mail - ltyler@msfa.state.ms.us Web Page - www.mid.ms.gov/minstand FIRE MARSHAL Chief Deputy Ricky Davis 601-359-1061 E-mail - ricky.davis@mid.ms.gov Web Page - www.mid.ms.gov FIRE SERVICES Brad Smith, State Fire Coordinator 601-359-1062 E-mail - brad.smith@mid.ms.gov Web Page - www.mid.ms.gov LC GAS Scottie Cuevas, Director 601-359-1064 E-mail - scottie.cuevas@mid.ms.gov Web Page - www.mid.ms.gov FIRE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION Chief Mike Beyerstedt, President 228-868-5950, ext. 6673 E-mail - mbeyerstedt@gulfport-ms.gov Web Page - www.msfirechiefs.org FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOCIATION Chief John Pope, President 601-467-5174 E-mail - collinscity96853@bellsouth.net Web Page - www.mffa.com FIRE SERVICE INSTRUCTORS ASSOC. Ricky Leister, President 601-934-9489 E-mail - rickyleister@meridianms.org STATE RATING BUREAU 601-981-2915 E-mail - msrb@msratingbureau.com Web Page - www.msratingbureau.com MS EMERGENCY SERVICE DEGREE PROGRAM Meridian Community College Patrick Warner, Director 800-622-8431 E-mail - pwarner@meridiancc.edu Web Page - www.meridiancc.edu PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS’ BENEFITS PROGRAM 1-888-744-6513 E-mail - AskPSOB@usdoj.gov Web Page - www.psob.gov MS ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC FIRE SAFETY EDUCATORS Tammy Peavy, President 601-359-1061 E-mail tammy.peavy@mid.ms.gov Luke Smith, Secretary 601-932-2444, ext. 339 E-mail - lsmith@msfa.state.ms.us MS BURN CAMP FOUNDATION Tammy Moore (601) 620-7543 E-mail - msburncamp01@yahoo.com Carole Summerall (662) 251-7255 E-mail - carol243@att.net Malena Alderman (662) 404-1146 E-mail - malderman@southaven.org SECRETARY OF STATE 601-359-1350 E-mail - Delbert.Hosemann@sos.ms.gov Web Page - www.sos.ms.gov STATE CONTRACTS 601-359-3402 E-mail - purchasingandtravel@dfa.ms.gov Web Page - www.dfa.ms.gov MS ASSOCIATION OF SUPERVISORS 601-353-2741 E-mail - sspangler@massup.org Web Page - www.mssupervisors.org MS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE 601-353-5854 or 800-325-7641 E-mail - info@mmlonline.com Web Page - www.mmlonline.com 91 Area directions From Shreveport, Louisiana; Dallas Texas; and other points West: Take I-20 East to Jackson, MS. Stay on I-20 as if you are going towards Meridian, MS. Take exit 48, Pearson Road - Pearl exit. Stay in the far right lane, and turn right onto Pearson Road. Go .75 miles to Old Whitfield Road. There will be a large green sign on the right, pointing to the Academy, opposite Old Whitfield Road. Turn left, go 2.28 miles, and you will see the gate on the right. From Birmingham, Alabama; Atlanta, Georgia; and other points East: Take I-20 West to Exit 52, Airport Road, Jackson International Airport. Exit the ramp, turn left and drive over the bridge over I-20. Get in the right lane quickly, and after you have crossed the bridge, take your first right onto Old Whitfield Road, which is about 200 feet past I-20. Stay on Old Whitfield Road until you see the back of an old DC-9, which is used in ARFF training. You will pass most of the Academy until you come to the front gate, which will be on the left. From Memphis, Tennessee, St. Louis, Missouri; and other points North: Take I-55 South from Memphis to Jackson, MS. Go all the way through the downtown Jackson area, and get in the right lane after the Pearl St. exit. Take the I-20 East exit over the fly-over, and keep heading east. You will come to exit 48 after about 2 miles. Take exit 48, Pearson Road - Pearl exit. Stay in the far right lane, and turn right onto Pearson Road. Go .75 miles to Old Whitfield Road. There will be a large green sign on the right, pointing to the Academy, opposite Old Whitfield Road. Turn left, go 2.28 miles, and you will see the gate on the right. From Baton Rouge, Louisiana; New Orleans, Louisiana; and other points South: Take I-55 North from New Orleans to Jackson - about three hours. When you arrive in South Jackson, stay in the right lane to get on I-20 East. Stay on I-20 eastbound until you pass Jackson and come to exit 48. Take exit 48, Pearson Road - Pearl exit. Stay in the far right lane, and turn right onto Pearson Road. Go .75 miles to Old Whitfield Road. There will be a large green sign on the right, pointing to the Academy, opposite Old Whitfield Road. Turn left, go 2.28 miles, and you will see the gate on the right. 92 93 94 95 & ate rea G ck g A Ba ldin Ho nce Shop Maintena Pa d4 Fuel Farm / cue Lake Dive Res n io il Lake Pav Pad 3A Pad 5 &B e/ Sit nt e lm City rai De Safe Pad 2 Ars b on La Pad 1 rch ll Co s ap g ld tB ea e u esc eR Drafting Pad Airport ty afe e S ouse r i H wF N e cat i o n u Ed ldg sB www.msfa.ms.gov dH Ap atu par # 1 Fire Academy USA Jackson, MS 39208-9600 (601) 932-2444 Mississippi State Fire Academy / ace e p S ed scu fin h Re n Co renc T ea Res Fire ldg B Ol Pumping Station Admin Bldg Observation Tower Drill Tower Microwave Tower rm Do Auditorium & Memorial Mississippi State Fire Academy #1 Fire Academy U.S.A. Jackson, MS 39208-9600
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