TRAIN SMARTER WITH ACES (Advanced Center for Emergency Services) ACES Specializes In: Emergency Management Emergency Medical Services Fire Protection Industrial Safety and OSHA Training Law Enforcement Training Hennepin Technical College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity educator and employer. This document is available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities. IFSAC Accredited Degree Program National Fire Academy Courses All of these training and educational programs may be customized for your training department. For more information, please contact Bernie Vrona, 952.995.1329, Bernie.Vrona@ hennepintech.edu or David Klocek, 952.995.1315, [email protected]. For general information, call 952.995.1330 or visit our website at www.hennepintech.edu/cts. Train for L.I.F.E. Hennepin Technical College FIRE / RESCUE CATALOG
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TRAIN SMARTER
WITH ACES(Advanced Center
for Emergency Services)
ACES Specializes In:Emergency Management
Emergency Medical ServicesFire Protection
Industrial Safety and OSHA Training
Law Enforcement Training
Hennepin Technical College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity educator and employer. This document is available in alternative formats
to individuals with disabilities.
IFSAC Accredited Degree Program
National Fire Academy Courses
All of these training and educational programs may be customized for your training department. For more information, please contact Bernie Vrona, 952.995.1329, [email protected] or David Klocek, 952.995.1315, [email protected]. For general information, call 952.995.1330 or visit our website at www.hennepintech.edu/cts.
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Hennepin Technical College is an affirmative action, equal
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Hennepin Technical CollegeFIRE / RESCUE CATALOG
Last updated: 03-07-2011
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Academic programs in Fire ServiceHTC’s Fire Program is the only IFSAC accredited degree program in the state. This means that an independent international body, the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) has certified that we “do what we say we are going to do”. HTC underwent a stringent application process to meet and maintain the standards set by IFSAC, assuring you of the level of professionalism in the fire service, as well as the professional qualifications standards in our administration of skills and knowledge examinations. (http://www.ifsac.org). In addition to the courses in this catalog, HTC offers a one year certificate, two year diploma and two year IFSAC accredited degree in Fire Protection. Courses are offered both off-campus at fire departments, and on-campus at the Eden Prairie and Brooklyn Park campuses. Please contact us if you would like to discuss holding a class at your facility. An example of our offerings include Firefighter 1, 2, Fire Officer 1 and 2, Haz Mat Ops and Technician, Building Construction, Fire Instructor 1 and 2, Company Functions, Rescue classes, Admin classes and more. Courses are offered as all in-house, a mix of skills and online (Hybrid), or online only. Our instructors, courses and equipment are some of the best you will find anywhere. We constantly strive to remain on the cutting edge in the area of Fire Training.For a complete listing please check the website at http://www.hennepintech.edu/future/programs/service/fire.htm.
This Fire training catalog contains a sampling of courses Hennepin Technical College (HTC) can offer to your department. We continually add new courses as needs or new opportunities arise or so if there is something your department would like that is not included here, see please let us know and we’ll work with you to customize the training you require.
All of these training and educational programs may be customized for your training department. Courses can be delivered onsite, online or on campus. For more information, please contact Bernie Vrona, 952.995.1329, [email protected] or David Klocek, 952.995.1315, [email protected]. For general information, call 952.995.1330 or visit our website at www.hennepintech.edu/cts.
Customized Training Services offers employers additional skills training for their employees in the following business-critical areas:
See page 37 for a complete list of training areas CTS has to offer or visit www.hennepintech.edu/ctsWorkforce of the Future: Leadership Reaches Out to Business, Final Report – May 2009A complete report may be downloaded at: http://www.mnscu.edu/media/newsreleases/2009/images/businessvisits.pdf
Customer relations: Skills to work effectively with customers• responsiveness• willingness and ability to solve
problems (customer empathy)• ability to build relationships;
communication skills; sales experience, including knowledge of the company’s products
• integrity, honesty and trust• conflict resolution; and creativity in
meeting customers’ needs Innovation and creativity: Attributes that are critical to businesses. and necessary for product development• continuous improvement• new models of health care• integration of information technology• understanding areas outside of
one’s professional discipline• general research and developmentFlexibility and adaptability: Employers underscored the importance of “learning agility”• a willingness to learn and keep up
with change• the ability to be energized by change
and transformation• the flexibility to adapt and maintain an
entrepreneurial edge Teamwork: This skill was described by employers in three ways• leadership in building a team
approach for company success• project management skills• effective interpersonal skills in
a collaborative work environment
IFSAC Accredited Degree Program
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Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates• A.A.S. in Fire Science – IFSAC Accredited• A.A.S. in Emergency Management• Diploma in Fire Protection Technician• Diploma in Street, Utility & Park Maintenance• Occupational Certificates:
– Emergency Medical Services Specialist– Emergency Room Technician– Fire Suppression Technician– Fire Inspection/Investigation– Hazardous Materials– Safety Coordinator
• Advanced Technical Certificate– Company Officer– Emergency Management
Mobile Training Simulators for:• Two Story Live Burn, with Flashover• Car fires• Forcible entry• USAR – (RIT, Confined Space, Structural
Collapse, Search and Rescue)• Confined Space• Patient/Victim Decontamination• Bulk LP Gas Emergencies• SCBA Maze• Ventilation• Rapid Intervention Team• Airbag Safety• Fire Extinguisher• Trench Rescue• Hazardous Materials
• Promotional Testing with confidential written and ICS testing development and delivery for FMO, Captain, Battalion Chief and Inspector.
• Hazardous Materials training that’s NFPA 972 compliant and includes Mass Decontamination Training and Incident Command.
• NIMS/ICS National Incident Management System (IS 700) with Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced ICS Concepts (IS 100-400) and National Response Plan (IS 800).
• Fire Training that includes Firefighter I and II, rescue, department drills in fire suppression, prevention and investigation, the Recruit Firefighter Academy, leadership and management training, emergency vehicle operations and Spanish for emergency responders.
• Technical Rescues that include training for rope rescues, structural collapse, confined space, auto extrication, trench rescue and water rescue.
• Emergency Management training that offers a degree or certificate and an M-STEP Conference.
Fire Protection and Emergency ManagementFor over 30 years, HTC has been providing Fire Fighter training to dedicated students. Our Associate of Applied Science Degree in Fire Science Technology is accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC). The Emergency Management/Homeland Security Associate of Applied Science Degree prepares students to work in a city, county, or state Emergency Management program. Completion of federal and state required courses will lead to certification as a Minnesota Emergency Management director.
Advanced Center for Emergency Services –
ACES Specializes In:Emergency Management
Emergency Medical Services
Fire ProtectionIndustrial Safety and
OSHA TrainingLaw Enforcement Training
TRAIN SMARTER
All of these training and educational programs may be
customized for your training department. Courses can be
delivered onsite, online or on campus.
For more information, please contact Bernie Vrona,
Industrial Safety and OSHA TrainingHTC has offered safety and OSHA compliance training in a wide variety of industries and settings for over 30 years. ACES now offers Environmental Health and Safety training for individual departments anywhere, anytime. Programs include: • Confined Space Entry and Rescue with training that
complies with OSHA 1910.146 and prepares confined space entrance, attendance and entry supervisors for safe work procedures.
• Industrial Hazwoper Technician and Refresher offering training that complies with OSHA 1910.120 and prepares employees for response to industrial hazardous material, spills, leaks and clean up, plus handling and storage.
• Forklift Operator Safety Training with training that complies with OSHA 1910.143 and prepares employees for safe handling and operation of forklifts in an industrial setting.
• Trenching and Excavation Safety/Competent Person with training that complies with OSHA 1926.226 and prepares employees for safe trenching and excavation operations,
• Industrial Fire Brigade with training that complies with OSHA 1910.156 that consists of classroom and hands on skills practice regarding fire chemistry, fire safety, use of fire extinguishers and fire hose lines, personal protective equipment and fire sprinkler systems.
• Safety Committee Training with training that complies with MNOSHA rules regarding accident investigation, job hazard analysis, safety policy review, and workplace inspections.
• Safety Inspections and Audits ACES safety consultants are available to conduct work place safety inspections and audits at your facility.
Emergency Medical ServicesACES Emergency Medical Services provides state of the art training for both new and experienced medical personnel. For the career-minded, we offer credit-based occupational certificates in ER Technician and EMS Specialist. To improve your current skills or learn new ones, there are courses and CEU/CME credits in a number of specialties. Whether First Responder, EMT, paramedic, RN or MD, your group will find new training and techniques to use and absorb, including:
• The Emergency Care Simulation Center with four rooms designed for pre-hospital, emergency cardiac, trauma, and hospital critical care settings using High Fidelity simulation manikins (Adult, child and infant) that are operated by specialists in the control room.
• Virtual IV and Phlebotomy self-directed training systems are utilized for the latest in providing consistent skills, practice and retention for new and experienced staff in IV teams and lab technicians.
• The Mobile Simulation Unit provides on-site training. The unit has emergency care rooms and an ambulance patient care area to increase realism.
• Basic First Aid/ CPR, First Responder, EMT Certifications and Refreshers to CEU’s for paramedic, RN and MD skills using various formats of teaching, from traditional classrooms to online courses to the latest in simulation.
• Emerging training areas including stress and the emergency care provider and great customer care in the patient setting.
• 30+ years of experience training emergency care personnel, medical staffs and business/industry first aid teams has pro-duced qualified instructors who bring real life experiences and techniques in caring for patients, co-workers and the public. They’ve taught adults of diverse backgrounds how to handle an emergency, how to care for the person, and most importantly, how to talk to those who need help.
Through Hennepin Technical CollegeWITH ACES
Train for L.I.F.E. (Law Enforcement, Industrial Safety, Fire Protection and EMS)
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101 Principles of Building Construction - Combustible
The overall goal of this course is to provide knowledge about the classification system of buildings, the importance of fire resistance for structural support elements, and the risks associated with performing fire-suppression activities inside and around combustible buildings involved in fire. One additional major goal of this course is to enhance the skills of emergency response personnel so that they can read a building correctly and apply the information to the action plan for the incident. At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to: identify a building and correctly apply the classification system for the building in accordance with NFPA 220, Standard on Types of Building Construction. Identify the important structural features of a building and use this information in the formation of the Incident Action Plan (IAP), including the strategic goals, tactical objectives, and incident priorities. Identify critical sizeup issues such as smoke, heat, and fire travel inside a structure, and predict the path or method of travel based upon the building construction features. Identify critical safety issues that affect firefighter safety for each classification of construction and identify appropriate measures to enhance the safety of emergency responders.
102 Principles of Building Construction - Non-Combustible
The overall goal of this course is to provide knowledge about the classification system of buildings, the importance of fire resistance for structural support elements, and the risks associated with performing fire-suppression activities inside and around non-combustible buildings involved in fire.
One additional major goal of this course is to enhance the skills of emergency response personnel so that they can read a building correctly and apply the information to the action plan for the incident. At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to: identify a building and correctly apply the classification system for the building in accordance with NFPA 220, Standard on Types of Building Construction. Identify the important structural features of a building and use this information in the formation of the Incident Action Plan (IAP), including the strategic goals, tactical objectives, and incident priorities. Identify critical sizeup issues such as smoke, heat, and fire travel inside a structure, and predict the path or method of travel based upon the building construction features. Identify critical safety issues that affect firefighter safety for each classification of construction and identify appropriate measures to enhance the safety of emergency responders.
104 New Building Construction Technology and Hazards
The overall goal of this course is to provide knowledge about current construction methods in combustible and ordinary construction structures. The trusses that are being used today cause early collapse and are killing firefighters every year. The importance of fire resistance for structural support elements, and the risks associated with performing fire-suppression activities inside and around buildings involved in fire. One additional major goal of this course is to enhance the skills of emergency response personnel so that they can read a building correctly and apply the information to the action plan for the incident.
105 Managing the Mayday Incident You’re the Incident Commander of this incident and you just received a Mayday for your crew inside. Now what do you do? Do you send in more people? Is there a RIT team? What is going through the mind of your members? How are you going to handle this situation? How do you maintain control and accountability for crews at this emotionally-charged event? We will look into these questions and more in this highly-informational 12-hour class. You will have a chance to air your views on these topics and more during the interactive discussion.
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107 Fire Dept. Personnel Management - Avoiding Lawsuits
This course will develop company officers’ in supervisory and management skills in the administration of personnel and employee operations. Key content includes court case study, discussion and scenario based practice and implementing the activities that need to be done to successfully deal with personnel hiring, discipline and other situations. If you haven’t had a grievance or a law suit filed against you or your department, it’s just a matter of time.
108 Fire Department Records Management -
This course will help you to develop a records management system and prepare your department for the responsibilities required by OSHA and other agencies. Topics covered will be Mission statements, S.O.P.’s, MIFRS (MN Information Fire Reporting System), Bloodborne Pathogens, Right-To-Know, Confined Space Entry and other procedures and reports required.
110 Fire Ground Management - First Arriving Officer -
This course will develop company officers’ incident scene supervisory and management capabilities in structural fire operations. Key content includes discussion and scenario based practice on controlling and implementing the activities that need to be done to successfully deal with personnel performing the following operations; rescue and ventilation, confinement and extinguishment, water supply, exposures and defensive operations, and salvage, overhaul and support. If your incidents seem to run themselves and you’re not in control then this course is for you.
112 Fire Service Supervision: Increasing Personal Effectiveness -
This National Fire Academy course deals with communications, motivation, group dynamics, counseling, and conflict resolution. This course aims to increase participants’ effectiveness as team leaders in promoting efficient group functioning.
113 Incident Command for Technical Rescue –
This course will focus on the basics of the National Fire Academy’s Incident Command Structure, and how this system can be implemented for events involving technical rescue. The NFPA 1670 standard for technical rescue will be defined and used as the foundation for incident management. ICS models and scenarios will be discussed for technical rescue disciplines such as Confined Space, Trench, High Level Rope Rescue, and incidents involving Water and Ice Rescue. Subjects such as the use of technical rescue teams and the IC’s overall role during an incident will also be discussed.SPECIAL NOTE: This course is intended for front-line and executive-level fire officers who have the potential of running an incident scene where technical rescue may be involved. A functional understanding of ICS and some experience with technical rescue would be preferred.
115 Health and Safety Officer This 2-day course examines the Health and Safety Officer’s role in identifying, evaluating, and implementing policy and procedures that affect health and safety aspects for emergency responders. Risk analysis, wellness and other occupational safety issues will be the main emphasis of this course.
116 Health and Safety Program Implementation
This 2-day course examines the Health and Safety Officer’s role in identifying, evaluating, and implementing policy and procedures that affect health and safety aspects for emergency responders. Risk analysis, wellness and other occupational safety issues will be the main emphasis of this course. Target Audience: Individuals who have department-level health and safety responsibilities.
117 Highway Incident Management This course will prepare those who respond to incidents to effectively coordinate the management of these incidents in a manner that preserves the safety of responders, citizens involved in the incidents, and the traveling public, and which minimizes unplanned delay and congestion on the streets, roads, and highways.
118 Incident Command System - Refresher
This course will give the student a better understanding of how to organize the emergency scene into a safer work place. The staging of equipment and resources. Students will be able to describe the basics of the Incident Command System (ICS), how to set it up, describe why it is used on all calls and why those that are using it feel they have a safer and better fire ground.
119 Incident Safety Officer (ISO)This National Fire Academy course examines the Safety Officer’s role at emergency response situations. A specific focus on operations within an incident command system as a Safety Officer is the main theme. The participant will be able to identity and analyze safety concerns as they relate to all-hazards scene evaluation, and communicate recommended solutions to the command authority. Persons attending this course should have a working knowledge of the Incident Command System as taught by the National Fire Academy, building construction principles, hazardous materials management, applicable NFPA guidelines, and Federal regulations.
127 Improving Customer Service This course is designed to give you the information necessary to improve your relations with your community and the citizens your department serves. From this information you can be sure of tailoring your services to meet the needs of your customers, the public you serve in your community.
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128 Company Officer – Orientation to Administrative and Response Duties
In this course you will receive an orientation on what you should know and be aware of in your administrative functions as an officer and also how to manage emergency situations. Topics covered are; Transitioning from firefighter to Company Officer Level I as specified in NFPA 1021 and the responsibilities as spell out in OSHA, NFPA, state and federal laws and case law; Staff and Administrative functions of Company Officers and Understanding Administrations policy and Company Officer relationship to the Chief; Strategy and Tactical scenarios – use scenarios in-group activities to reinforce proper incident scene operations. This course is not an end-all for you. It will be the beginning of more in depth training that you must have in order to perform as an officer. This course will cover everything from an educational plan to incident management.
129 Leadership I = Strategies For Company Success
(Decision Making Styles, Identifying Needs and Problems Solving Problems, Running a Meeting)This National Fire Academy course presents the company officer with the basic leadership skills and tools needed to perform effectively in the fire service environment. This course includes: techniques and approaches to problem solving, ways to identify and assess the needs of the company officer’s subordinates, methods for running meetings effectively in the fire service environment, and decision-making skills for the company officer.
130 Leadership II = Strategies For Personal Success
(Managing Multiple Roles, Creativity, Enhancing Your Personal Power, Ethics)This National Fire Academy course provides the company officer with the basic leadership skills and tools needed to perform effectively in the fire service environment. This 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.
131 Leadership III = Strategies For Supervisory Success
(Situational Leadership, Delegating, Coaching, Discipline)This National Fire Academy course provides the company officer with the basic leadership skills and tools needed to perform effectively in the fire service environment. This course covers when and how to do the following: delegate to subordinates, assess personal leadership styles through situational leadership, discipline subordinates, and apply coaching/motivating techniques.
133 Managing a Fire Department Training Program
FOR: Training Officers or those who aspire to be Training OfficersOBJECTIVE: So you’re in charge of training/drills for your department now what? This class is designed to assist those who are required to plan different meaningful ideas for training sessions. The class will help you keep your people interested and enthusiastic about in-house training. Various available resources will be discussed.
135 Managing Company Tactical Operations: Decision Making - MCTO:D
This National Fire Academy course is an updated version of “Commanding the Initial Response” and is the second class in the MCTO series. Each participant will receive the information and skills necessary to establish command, perform size up, develop and implement an action plan, transfer command and organize an incident using an effective command system. PREREQUISITE: Preparing for Incident Command or MCTO: Preparation.
136 Strategy and Tactics for Initial Company Operations
(Formerly Managing Company Tactical Operations) The curriculum is designed to meet the needs of Company Officers responsible for managing the operations. Students completing this course will be able to explain the purpose and use of the Communications Model and the Quick Access Prefire Plan (QAP) in tactical operations at fire incidents; define the relationship between incident priorities, strategy, tactics, and implementation in the Command Sequence; select the appropriate strategic mode based upon consideration of risk/benefit and available resources; describe the six steps required to implement the Tactical Action Model and the factors on which apparatus placement is
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based; select appropriate ventilation tactics and develop a rescue action plan; select appropriate rescue tactics and develop a rescue action plan; identify and explain the actions required to support fire confinement and extinguishments activities; select and deploy the appropriate hoselines to accomplish fire confinement and extinguishments; describe the correct procedures for deployment of a hoseline from a standpipe system; identify tactical considerations for providing a water supply to meet incident needs; identify principles and tactics for establishing water supplies from municipal sources, static sources, and portable sources, for protecting exposures, for achieving salvage, and for achieving overhaul; identify the special construction factors of single-family dwelling involved in fire; demonstrate the ability to use the Communications Model; determine appropriate strategy, select correct tactics, and operate within an appropriate Incident Command System (ICS) organization at a fire in a single-family dwelling.
137 Managing The Carbon Monoxide Call Every year thousands of Americans are killed due to carbon monoxide poisoning. As a firefighter, do you know what to do? This class will discuss possible actions and any misconception of carbon monoxide poisoning, proper procedures and limitations of your response.
138 OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard
This course covers the OSHA 1910.134 requirements for the establishment, maintenance, and monitoring of a respirator program. Topics include terminology, medical evaluation, fit testing, use of respirators, maintenance and care of respirators, breathing air quality, training and information, and recordkeeping. This course will also demonstrate the quantitative and qualitative fit testing procedures.
139 OSHA 1910.134 SCBA - What Does It Mean?
This course will provide you with information on the new OSHA 1910.134 standard. What OSHA is looking for in Fire Departments and what you need to do for training, equipment, written respiratory programs and other compliance issues.
140 OSHA Inspections - Fire Departments Be Prepared
This course will provide you with the OSHA inspection process. What OSHA is looking for in Fire Departments; organizational statement, training, equipment, written programs, frequently cited standards etc. OSHA Inspection Priorities, selection process, OSHA Inspection Processes, opening conference, walk-around inspection, closing conference, OSHA Inspection Results, citations, penalties and contested findings.
141 Preparing Standard Operating Guidelines - S.O.G.’s -
Understanding the need and liabilities for standard operating guidelines. Developing and reviewing departmental SOGs for administration and emergency operations such as, strategic, tactical, and hazardous material applications. Students are welcome to bring rough drafts, examples, of your departments SOGs.
142 Rapid Intervention Teams (RIT) - The How to Class
Rapids Intervention Teams are utilized in all Fire/Rescue Emergencies for the safety of all response personnel. Learn how to implement OSHA and NFPA 1500 guidelines for your RIT Team in your Department. Hands on evolutions will be conducted to enhance the participant skills.
145 Responding to Bomb Threats If your agency has not responded to a terrorist bomb threat then your day is yet to come. This course will provide you with valuable information on what to do and what not to do. Our desire to rush in and solve the problems when called is not the thing to do here. When you leave this class you will no what to do when the terrorist bomb threat happens.
146 Incident Command for Highrise Operations
Fire departments respond to a wide range of emergency incidents. This class identifies Standard Operating Guidelines (SOG’s) that can be employed in establishing Command. The system provides for effective management of personnel and resources for the safety and welfare of personnel. It also establishes procedures for implementation of all components of the Incident Command System (ICS) for highrise fire operations. A highrise building is a structure that has a height of 75 feet or more above the ground. However, some buildings that are less than 75 feet present the same problems as ones
over that height. It is likely that buildings constructed just short of code requirements for a highrise do not have all the fire protection and life safety features of a building that meets a high-rise code.
147 SCBA Respiratory Program Manager Course
This course will provide you with information to manage the Fire Department Respiratory program as directed by OSHA. This course will familiarize you on the new OSHA 1910.134 standard. What OSHA is looking for in Fire Departments and what you need to manage the training, equipment, written respiratory programs and other compliance issues.
148 First Arriving Officer Tactics This interactive course utilizes videos of fire incidents and will focus on your ”First-On-Scene” priorities. Each participant will have an opportunity to work an evolution, do size-up, utilize radio communication skills and institute the Incident Command System.
149 Managing the On-Deck Work Cycle This course will explore and explain the concept of On-Deck. Participants will learn how this program fits into their normal incident response. They will discuss the importance of Air Management and how On-Deck helps with this. You will explore how to prepare for and manage the “three deep” deployment process, plus review several training ideas on how to integrate this new concept into your current response protocols.
This class is for individuals who have already taken general firefighting. It will provide firefighters with helpful and possibly life-saving techniques and tactics involving interior firefighting operations. Discussion on various methods of gaining access to the seat of the fire and bringing the structure fire under control will be covered. This course will help identify actions taken to save yourself and others. Included in this course are an Incident Command System (ICS) Overview, Advanced SCBA, Search and Rescue Techniques and Fire Suppression.
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151 Tactics and Strategy - Industrial Buildings
An informational discussion of the fire problems related to light commercial and industrial structures. Fire department operations, both tactical and strategic, with specific company functions will be covered. Engine company responsibilities in hose deployment, and communication methods will be explained. Truck company operations including ventilation techniques, search and rescue, smoke control evacuation and communication methods will be covered concurrently.Recommended For: Any firefighter or individual who works, lives in, or must respond to an emergency in industrial structures.
154 Ventilation and Building Construction Tactics
Provide the student with specialized tactics and strategy for the proper use of venting and ventilation on the fire ground. The when, where and how of applying ventilation. This course will also cover the proper use of positive pressure ventilation. This course will present to the student the knowledge of building construction principles as they pertain ventilation as a fire suppression tool.
155 Volunteer Emergency Service Management
This National Fire Academy course offers management techniques and the implementation of the problem solving process, which will assist fire department officers to better manage day-to-day operations. Detailed examinations of firefighter personality traits help to identify the strengths and weaknesses of all departmental personnel, enabling the fire department manager to make assignments based on strengths.
156 Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings – Awareness Level
This awareness-level course is designed to provide you with basic information concerning explosive and incendiary devices that could be used as terrorist weapons. The course is comprised of classroom presentations designed to familiarize you with commercial and military explosives, improvised explosive devices, and appropriate response procedures. Specific departmental/agency policies will also be discussed to ensure that you comply with local requirements.
171 Tactics and Strategy - Multi Story Residential -
An informational discussion of the fire problems related to multi story residential structures. Fire department operations, both tactical and strategic, with specific company functions will be covered. Engine company responsibilities in hose deployment, and communication methods will be explained. Truck company operations including ventilation techniques, search and rescue, smoke control evacuation and communication methods will be covered.Recommended For: Any firefighter or individual who must respond to an emergency in multi story residential structures.
174 Real Time RIT FOR: All Fire Service Personnel Bring Full Turnout Gear, SCBA and Spare BottleOBJECTIVE: You will be deployed as a member of a working RIT team to locate, identify, secure and remove downed firefighters under “real-time” conditions. Consider this training a personal challenge. Put yourself to the ultimate test during our intense reality based scenarios. Everyone will benefit from this training opportunity for one simple reason; the next time the call comes, IT COULD BE YOU!
175 “Advanced RIT Combat Drills” So you think you have a handle on this RIT stuff. If you have completed the 12-hour basic RIT class and think you can handle a challenge, this class is what you’re looking for. 8-hours of back breaking work and mental torture trying to get your fellow firefighters out alive. We can guarantee you will leave tired after this one!
181 Size Up When arriving at the scene of a fire or emergency, every firefighter, officer and chief is responsible for performing a size up of the entire situation as our safety and that of the public is dependent upon our diligence. This program will cover some of the acronyms that are being used today along with other clues that can stimulate and initiate the thought process of characterizing priorities of operations upon arrival.
182 Everyone Goes Home This program emphasizes safety at the emergency scene. Both individual firefighter and crew safety are covered.
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183 Back to the Basics/Staying Oriented on the Fireground
This class examines one of the most important yet overlooked firefighter abilities: staying oriented. Many firefighters are injured or killed while operating at structural fires and the cause is often misdiagnosed. Learned how to know where you are at all times and how to train your firefighters in this important skill.
184 Reading Smoke One of the most important size-up skills an officer can have is the ability to capture, in an instant, the size of a fire and the potential for a rapid hostile fire event like flashover or smoke explosion. Often, smoke issuing from a structure is the only clue available to predict fire behavior.
185 Fire Alarm Panels After completing this course, the student will be able to identify and properly operate various public alerting systems, list the basic information about public alerting systems, select from a list functions performed by private alarm signaling devices, select facts about private alarm signaling and initiating devices, identify alarm initiating devices, list methods of alerting fire department personnel, describe types of fire alarm signaling systems. This course will satisfy the age old question “The alarm is sounding now what do I do”.
186 National Incident Management System - Awareness -
This course introduces NIMS and explains the purpose, principles, key components and benefits of NIMS. The course also contains “Planning Activity” giving you an opportunity to complete some planning tasks during this course.
What will I be able to do when I finish this course?• Describe the key concepts and principles
underlying NIMS. • Identify the benefits of using ICS as the
national incident management model. • Describe when it is appropriate to institute
an Area Command. • Describe when it is appropriate to institute
a Multi agency Coordination System. • Describe the benefits of using a Joint
Information System (JIS) for public information.
• Identify the ways in which NIMS affects preparedness.
• Describe how NIMS affects how resources are managed.
• Describe the advantages of common communication and information management systems.
• Explain how NIMS influences technology and technology systems.
• Describe the purpose of the NIMS Integration Center
187 Dealing With The News Media Upon completion of this course, the student will have an awareness of the importance of good media relations. Understand the importance of effectively dealing with the media and develop a positive relationship and image. This course will assist the student in gaining public support and increasing community pride, which will assist in retaining and acquiring new personnel.
189 Incident Command System for the Fire Service NIMS
This course is designed to develop an under-standing of the Incident Command System (ICS) and its application in both emergency and non-emergency situations. This course addresses the need for an ICS, an overview of the structure and flexibility of ICS, and an un-derstanding of the command skills necessary to function effectively in an ICS structure.
191 When You Hear The May Day This course will review and challenge common beliefs about RIT, Firefighter survival, and common tactics used during mayday situations. This course will focus on eliminating common fire ground mistakes, reveal the true secret to firefighter accountability, the psychological behaviors of the IC, lost or trapped Firefighters, and the rescuers trying to find them.
195 Instructor Training - Instructor Level I Skills
This course is based on knowledge and skills as outlined in NFPA 1041, Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Instructor I. The participant will learn how to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to deliver instruction effectively from a prepared lesson plan, including instructional aids and evaluation instruments; adapt lesson plans to the unique requirements of the students; organize the learning environment so that learning is maximized; and meet record-keeping requirements. This course will teach concepts and techniques for conducting periodic company level or small unit training. The emphasis of this course is teaching principles applicable to in-service fire and rescue service skills training. The course meets selected objectives of NFPA 1041. This course is an educational methodology course and will not teach you about ropes, hose, etc.
196 Instructor Training - Instructor Level II Skills
This course is based on knowledge and skills as outlined in NFPA 1041, Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Instructor II. The participant in this course will build upon the skills of Instructor I and will learn how to and demonstrate the knowledge and ability to develop individual lesson plans for a specific topic including learning objectives, instructional aids, and evaluation instruments; schedule training sessions based on overall training plan; and supervise and coordinate the activities of other instructors. The course meets selected objectives of NFPA 1041. This course is an educational methodology course and will not teach you about ropes, hose, etc.
197 Instructor Training - Instructor Level III Skills
This course is based on knowledge and skills as outlined in NFPA 1041, Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Instructor III. The participant in this course will build upon the skills of Instructor II and will learn how to and demonstrate the knowledge and ability to develop comprehensive training curriculum and programs for use by single or multiple organizations; conduct organization needs analysis; and develop training goals and implementation strategies. The course meets selected objectives of NFPA 1041. This course is an educational methodology course and will not teach you about ropes, hose, etc.
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300 Advanced Aerial Apparatus Operators Students will learn the responsibilities of the operator, and will also explore some of the options available to the aerial operator in both emergency and non-emergency situations. Topics covered include: apparatus placement, stabilization practices, elevation and aerial safety. Hands-on Elevated Apparatus Evolutions.
301 Advanced Pump Operation Students will learn the value of large diameter hose and proper use of equipment to supply large volumes of water, multiple hose lines, and tandem pumping. Hydraulics; Students will review basic hydraulics, relay pumping, and learn advanced skills, water movement and flow. Course will involve classroom and hands on. Large diameter hose and elevated tower supply. Students will learn the value of LDH and proper use of equipment to supply large volumes of water, multiple hose line, and tandem pumping.
303 Basic Fire Pump Operations Introduces students to fire pump theory inside and out, proper use of pump parts and accessories (staging valve, relief valve, primer, road/pump shift, etc.) Introduces students to fundamentals of hydraulics, water supplies, water flows, and hydraulic terms. Introduces student to preventive maintenance, proper operations, reports, and record keeping. Fire Ground Hydraulics: Hands On Evolutions: Drafting and Water Jetting, Pre-connected Hose Lays, Valves (Long/Short Hose Lay Simultaneous), Staging and/or Transfer Valve Capacity Pumping.
To acquaint drivers in a classroom setting with Minnesota Statutes pertaining to the operation of emergency vehicles, physical forces and conditions that will influence vehicle operations, route selection on responses and vehicle inspections. This course will also discuss personal vehicle conditions and operations when responding to alarms. To set up a relatively simple and inexpensive course which operators can experience handling of emergency vehicles during various driving maneuvers at lower speeds.
309 Pump Panel Field Operations This course is a refresher for those that have taken the Basic Pump Operators course awhile back and wish to brush up on their skills. You may not pump every day and at every fire and therefore are in need of self assurance that you are still on track.
310 Fire Pump Operations Refresher Refreshes basic fire pump theory, proper use of pump parts and accessories (staging valve, relief valve, primer, road/pump shift, etc.) Review fundamentals of hydraulics, water supplies, water flows, and fire ground hydraulics. This is a lecture and discussion class, no hands on pumping activity.
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Apparatus
*A National Fire Academy Course
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Documentation
Entry Level Firefighter
400 Documenting the Incident NFIRS The NFIRS reporting system is a decision making tool for today and the future that will enable the fire service to collect information relative to all the activities performed at an incident. This course will acquaint the
student with the philosophy and methodology used to develop the NFIRS system. This course will be hands on and activity based and will teach the student how to document an incident using the coding structure.
500 Entry Level Skills - Building Construction
After completing this lesson, the student will be able to identify structural characteristics of building construction types and recognize signs and causes of potential building collapse. After completing this lesson, students will be able to match NFPA building construction types with their basic structural characteristics, match NFPA 220 Roman numeral classifications with their building construction descriptions, interpret the numeric units in an example of an NFPA 220 building construction classification, match types of construction with descriptions of the primary fire hazards associated with each, distinguish among types of walls, complete statements about the effects of fire and fire suppression activities on selected building materials, list six fire fighting construction hazards, answer questions about the hazards associated with lightweight and truss construction, list ways in which fire suppression activities may create dangerous building conditions, list signs of potential building collapse, list actions to take when imminent building collapse is suspected.
501 Entry Level Skills – Fire Alarm/Communication
After completing this lesson, the student will be able to identify and properly use various fire service communications systems and equipment. After completing this lesson, students will be able to describe requirements for building and staffing fire service communications centers, list the six methods of receiving alarms from the public (public alerting systems), list the basic information that an alarm operator should elicit and write down when an individual calls in a fire or emergency, select from a list proper etiquette for receiving a business call, select facts about public alerting systems, select from a list functions performed by private alarm
signaling devices, select facts about private alarm signaling and initiating devices, identify alarm initiating devices, list methods of alerting fire department personnel, describe types of fire alarm signaling systems, list guidelines for proper two-way radio use and etiquette, handle business calls and reports of emergencies, analyze and correct two-way radio transmissions, role-play transmitting arrival and progress reports based on scenario information, use prescribed fire department radio procedures.
502 Entry Level Skills - Fire Behavior After completing this lesson, the student will be able to predict probable fire behaviors and know the actions necessary to change or prevent these behaviors. After completing this lesson, students will be able to define fire, provide examples of oxidation, match terms associated with fire behavior with their definitions, provide specific examples of each source of chemical and electrical heat energy, describe the ways in which mechanical and nuclear heat are generated, describe solar heat energy, distinguish among the three methods of heat transfer, distinguish among materials that are good heat conductors and materials that are poor heat conductors, explain how fuel gases are evolved from solids and liquids, select and correct incorrect statements about fuel characteristics, use the fire tetrahedron to explain the flaming fire mode, use the fire triangle to explain the surface combustion fire mode, select facts about the burning process, distinguish among the different phases of fire, list signs of possible backdraft, explain why thermal layering is critical to fire fighting activities, select facts about the products of combustion and fire extinguishment theory, match fire classes with their descriptions, match fire classes with their primary extinguishment methods.
503 Entry Level Skills - Fire Fighter Safety
After completing this lesson, the student will be able to use fire service tools and equipment and perform basic firefighter duties in a safe and conscientious manner, demonstrate proper lifting techniques, demonstrate techniques for action when trapped or disoriented, shut off utility services to a building, safely set up fire service lighting equipment, service and maintain portable power plants and lighting equipment, safely mount, use apparatus safety equipment, and dismount apparatus.
504 Entry Level Skills - Fire Streams After completing this lesson, the student will be able to identify and use fire stream equipment safely, palace and effective stream into operation.
505 Entry Level Skills - Forcible Entry After completing this lesson, the student will be able to identify and use forcible entry equipment, inspect and maintain fire service forcible entry equipment.
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506 Entry Level Skills - Haz Mat Awareness This course will cover OSHA requirements pertaining to Awareness Level for emergency response personnel. First responders at the awareness level are individuals who are likely to witness or discover a hazardous substance release and who have been trained to initiate an emergency response sequence by notifying the proper authorities of the release. They would take no further action beyond notifying the authorities of the release. The students will learn what hazardous materials are, risk associated with them in an incident, the potential outcomes associated with an incident, the ability to recognize and identify the presence of hazardous materials, the ability to realize the need to for additional resources and to understand the role and limitations of a responder at this level.
507 Entry Level Skills - Hose After completing this lesson, the student will be able to identify and use hose couplings, tools, and appliances and will be able to load and roll hose, make hydrant connections from various lays, and will be able to carry, drag, advance, and handle both charged and uncharged hose lines.
508 Entry Level Skills - Ladders After completing this lesson, the student will be able to identify, carry, raise, climb, inspect, and maintain fire service ladders, demonstrate ladder lifts and carries, secure a raised ladder, demonstrate ladder raises from various carries, properly climb and work from ground ladders, with and without a safety harness, carry a roof ladder up a ladder and place it on a pitched roof, assist conscious and unconscious victims down ground ladders, clean and inspect a ladder.
509 Entry Level Skills - Personal Protective Equipment
After completing this lesson, the student will be able to recognize toxic, atmospheres, don and doff protective clothing, and use a PASS device. After completing this lesson, students will be able to match articles of protective clothing and equipment with their correct functions, select facts about personal protective gear, list the four hazardous atmospheres that require the firefighter to wear SCBA, match toxic atmospheres with their characteristics, match toxic atmospheres with their sources, match toxic atmospheres with locations in which they are most likely
to be found, select facts about hazardous substances and atmospheres and don and doff articles of protective clothing/equipment.
510 Entry Level Skills - Portable Extinguishers
After completing this lesson, the student will be able to identify and use portable fire extinguishers, extinguish Class A and B fires with the proper portable fire extinguishers.
511 Entry Level Skills - Rescue After completing this lesson, the student will be able to identify and safely use various rescue and extrication techniques. Move an injured victim to safety using appropriate carries, drags, and stretchers, place a Class II life safety harness on a victim, place a Class III life safety harness on a victim, inspect a life safety harness, tie a rope rescue harness on a victim.
512 Entry Level Skills - Ropes and Knots
After completing this lesson, the student will be able to identify and properly tie knots, use, and maintain various types of rope. After completing this lesson, students will be able to match rope materials with their descriptions, distinguish between life safety and utility rope applications, select facts about rope construction, label knot elements, match knots with their primary applications, list basic guidelines for rope care and maintenance, list reasons for removing rope from service, complete statements about rope cleaning and storage, tie knots commonly used in the fire service, tie approved knots and hoist tools and equipment, inspect, clean, and properly store rope.
513 Entry Level Skills - ERTK/Pathogens/Confined Space
This course will cover OSHA requirements pertaining to Fire Departments. Topics include Right-to-Know, Confined Space and Bloodborne Pathogens. After taking the class, the student will be able to design written programs for these regulations for their department.
514 Entry Level Skills - SCBA After completing this lesson, the student will be able to safely use, clean, recharge, inspect, and store SCBA. Students will be able to list physical, mental, and medical factors that affect the firefighter’s ability to use SCBA, describe equipment and air supply limitations of SCBA, label the components and safety
FIRE / RESCUE COURSES
Entry Level Firefighter
*A National Fire Academy Course
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Entry Level Firefighter
Extrication/Recovery
features of an SCBA, match SCBA components with their functions, complete precautions for safe SCBA use, complete guidelines for correcting emergency situations while wearing SCBA, list recommendations for the use of PASS devices, select facts about SCBA operation, use, and maintenance, don and doff open-circuit SCBA, using over-the-head and coat methods, and from compartment or backup mounts, enter a confined space while wearing standard SCBA, recharge an SCBA cylinder, inspect, clean, and properly store an SCBA unit.
515 Entry Level Skills - Sprinklers After completing this lesson, the student will be able to identify the components of a typical automatic sprinkler systems. The student will also be able to make fire department connections to and operate control valves on these systems. Manually stop the flow of water from a sprinkler head, operate sprinkler system control valves, connect hose line to fire department sprinkler system connection, read and record pressures on both wet and dry automatic sprinkler system gauges.
516 Entry Level Skills - Ventilation After completing this lesson, the student will be able to apply the principles of ventilation to appropriately ventilate a building. The student will receive hands-on training in the proper use of ventilation and Firefighter Safety, ventilate pitched and flat roofs, demonstrate mechanical positive - and negative - pressure ventilation, demonstrate hydraulic ventilation. The advantages of and considerations for ventilation are discussed at length.
600 Advanced Auto Extrication Learn about “new” extrication tools, hydraulic equipment, tools and techniques from instructors with international exposure. Covered in the classroom is safety and correct tool handling. An important segment of this class is an extensive hands-on skills practice utilizing realistic scenarios. Learn vehicle stabilization, basic and advanced extrication techniques, new vehicle features and patient care during extrication.
601 Auto Extrication Basic - Hand Tools This course will give the student the techniques needed to safely size-up and mitigate an emergency involving an automobile type vehicle. Students will learn the proper procedures for vehicle stabilization, patient disentanglement and removal. This course will give the students hands-on experience with various types of rescue hand tools.
602 Auto Extrication Basic - Hand Tools and Reciprocating Saws
This course will concentrate on non-powered hand tools and the reciprocating saws. This course will concentrate give the student the techniques needed to safely size-up and mitigate an emergency involving an automobile type vehicle. Students will learn the proper procedures for vehicle stabilization, patient disentanglement and removal. This course will give the students hands-on experience with various types of rescue hand tools and the reciprocating saws.
605 Auto Extrication Basic - All Equipment
This course will give the students the basic techniques to safely respond to and operate at an emergency involving an automobile type vehicle. Students will learn about the concepts of scene size-up, patient disentanglement and removal, and tool safety. Students will demonstrate proper vehicle stabilization and proper extrication techniques. This course will give students hands-on experience with various types of hydraulic equipment and hand tools. (Course intended for new personnel)
606 Auto Extrication - Intermediate This course will give students the skills and knowledge to perform at emergencies involving automobile type vehicles. Covered in the classroom is proper scene safety and correct tool handling. An important part of this course will be to participate in simple hands-on scenarios such as vehicles on their sides, roofs and multiple vehicles. Students will demonstrate techniques for stabilization and patient disentanglement. All scenarios will be on flat ground.
609 New Auto Technology and Restraint Safety Air Bags
What’s new in automobile construction and passenger safety? Cars aren’t built like they were 15 –20 years ago. This class will discuss new materials and construction methods relating to passenger vehicles on the road today. An important discussion on restraint air bags and the dangers they pose will be a highlight of this class.
610 Air Bag Safety - Restraint Air Bags
Learn about the proper procedures for dealing with “new” passenger air bag restraint devices, extrication tools, special equipment, tools and techniques from instructors with international exposure. Covered in the classroom is safety and correct tool handling. An important segment of this class is an extensive hands-on skills practice utilizing realistic scenarios.
614 New Car Anatomy, Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Safety
Be updated and stay updated! How will new technology effect you at the crash scene? High Voltage Electric Vehicles (HEV) have arrived and are in increasing numbers. Some high voltage battery systems contain up to 650 volts! Responders may find new challenges and need to take special “Emergency Rescuer Guidelines” and need to know the new safety precautions when approaching any hybrid vehicle for all first responders.
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621 Bus and Heavy Truck Extrication Rescue
This program is for firefighters and rescue personnel who wish to expand their skills in vehicle extrication to include larger vehicles such as buses, large transportation vehicles. Topics will include vehicle accident size-up, stabilizing large vehicles, gaining access to patients, and disentanglement techniques. The program will consist of limited classroom and hands-on training. Students will be required to wear protective clothing. Students will not be allowed to participate without proper protective clothing.
632 Building Collapse Basic/Light Operational
Emergency rescue personnel operating at structural collapse or failure of light-frame ordinary construction incidents must have specialized training. Completion of this course, students will be trained in hazard recognition, equipment use, and techniques necessary to operate safely and effectively at structural collapse incidents involving the collapse or failure of light-frame ordinary construction. This course will earn students needed skills in the final two of the four skills recognized by NFPA 1670 and FEMA.
633 Building Collapse Medium/Heavy Operations Level
Emergency rescue personnel operating at structural medium collapse incidents involving the collapse or failure of cinder blocks and reinforced and unreinforced masonry construction and the heavy collapse or failure of concrete tilt-up, reinforced concrete, and steel construction incidents must have specialized training. Completion of this course will earn students needed skills in the final two of the four skills recognized by NFPA 1670 and FEMA.
644 Confined Space Entry and Rescue This course will cover what constitutes a confined space entry, confined space hazards, air monitoring and ventilation and the approaches that should be used in evaluating each entry and rescue situation. Specialized rescue equipment tools and equipment that are available for emergency operations will be demonstrated in practical applications. Mobile training simulators will be used.
660 School Bus Design and Extrication This class is designed to teach the rescue worker how the school bus is designed and what obstacles they will encounter during an emergency and give some options for the situations that will be encountered. Many areas of a disaster will be discussed. This class will be taught by instructors who understand how the bus is constructed and can explain how to take it apart, and what is practical. Abbreviated versions of this class have been taught at individual departments throughout the State for the past several years. This class will include hands-on practice.
671 Trench Rescue 1 Covers the fundamental skills and techniques necessary trench rescue environments. Trench Rescue I is broken into a combination of classroom work and field exercises. In the classroom, the course introduces the student to OSHA regulation, hazard assessments, soil profiles, soil recognition, equipment, safety procedures and support criteria necessary in the trench environment. A written test will be given to determine how well students retain the knowledge. In the field, the course allows the students to gain practical experience in hands on rescue scenarios. Three key areas covered include: proper use of tools and equipment, as-sembling shoring panels and related equipment timber and pneumatic shoring techniques and basic shoring procedures. Each student must demonstrate proficiency in performance of all rescue techniques in the field exercises.
FIRE / RESCUE COURSES
Extrication/Recovery
*A National Fire Academy Course
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Fire Cause Determination & Codes
801 Advanced Search and Rescue This course is designed to provide the firefighter with the expertise to deal with a difficult search and rescue situation including emergency SCBA procedures, multi-level and simultaneous search operations. This course will also cover ventilation concepts and focus on the safe and proper use of positive pressure ventilation. A field exercise will be conducted to give you a chance to try it in a real setting.
802 Advanced Ventilation Tactics This course will provide the student with specialized tactics and strategy for the proper use of venting, ventilation on the fire ground and the knowledge of when, where and how of applying ventilation. This course will cover the proper use of positive pressure ventilation.
806 Rope and Ladder Basic Rescue Training
This course will provide the student with specialized skills for the proper use of rope and ladder basic rescue on the fire ground. This course will cover the proper use of rope and ladder basic rescue equipment.
807 Advanced SCBA Training This program was developed to raise the skills of the experienced SCBA user to the next level of skill and confidence. With the emphasis being on self preservation and readiness, this program will teach the SCBA user skills which will improve their confidence in life saving situations that may be encountered in emergency operations. Learn how to perform in your SCBA under extreme conditions. The training maze will be used during the program.
808 Small Engine & Power Tool Maintenance
Will your blower, chain saw, rotary saw, rescue tool, etc. start next time? This course will be taught by a small engine mechanic and Fire Department Training Officer. This course will teach you how to maintain, repair and adjust your engines and tools for peak performance. New accessories that make your tools more efficient will be discussed.
General Firefighter
700 Advanced Fire Cause Determination Based on the National Fire Academy course, this course will expose the student to advanced methods of reading fire patterns, determining the point of origin and eliminating accidental fire causes. The student will also learn advanced methods of collecting evidence, fire scene photography and sketching, report writing, and the legal responsibilities and aspects of criminal arson investigation.
702 Arson Detection For The First Responder (ADFR) -
This course is designed specifically to provide a clear definition of the role of initial responder organizations, and to provide essential knowledge to enable them to recognize the potential of an intentionally set fire, preserve evidence, and properly report the information to appropriate officials. The course includes the following basic topics; fire behavior, critical observations of the first responder, fire cause; scene security and evidence preservation; legal considerations; and reporting findings.
704 Fire Cause Determination - Car Fire Arson/Investigation
An arson detection course designed for Firefighters to develop and apply uniform methods and techniques for preliminary fire investigation of vehicles. Designed to train and educate Firefighters through hands on experience to recognize and understand facts and circumstances surrounding all passenger vehicle fires, scene preservation and cause determination.
705 On-Scene Fire Investigation To enable the student to identify the cause of fire, based upon the identification of the area(s) of origin, physical evidence, burn patterns and knowledge of basic fire behavior. To instruct the students in the firefighters role in arson investigation including suppression, overhaul, collecting and preserving evidence, criminal motivation, legal responsibilities and courtroom demeanor.
706 Spoliation of Evidence - “Avoiding a Lawsuit”
A course designed for firefighters and fire cause investigators to develop and apply uniform methods and techniques for the handling of evidence. Designed to train
and educate firefighters and fire cause investigators to recognize and understand spoliation of evidence as referenced in NFPA 921 and NFPA 1031.
720 Arson Awareness This class will discuss various issues regarding the initial response to fires. Many clues for fire cause determination including arson are evident during the first few minutes of a fire response and during the investigative process. Students will learn what to be aware of during a fire incident that could be vital information for arson detection.
721 On-Scene Fire Investigation Refresher
To refresh the students ability to identify the cause of fire, based upon the identification of the area(s) or origin, physical evidence, burn patterns, and knowledge of basic fire behavior. To refresh the students in the firefighters role in arson investigation including suppression, overhaul, collecting and preserving evidence, criminal motivation, legal responsibilities and courtroom demeanor.
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809 Rope and Knots Refresher Training This course will provide the student with specialized skills for the proper use of rope and ladder basic rescue on the fire ground. This course will cover the proper use of rope and ladder basic rescue equipment.
810 Firefighters and Accountability Systems
This course goal is to give the student an appreciation of how to account for all personnel while operating at an emergency. We see fire fighters injured and killed because we didn’t know where they were or if they were on the scene until it’s too late. This course will give you a proven method of knowing where your personnel are at all times.
811 Power Saws – Use and MaintenanceThis course covers basic maintenance and operations of gasoline powered saws covering legal aspects, safety techniques, storage, chain maintenance and sharpening. You may bring a saw, the owner’s manual and tool kit. Questions and answers by professionals from the industry.
812 Firefighter Survival Skills This class is for individuals who have already taken general firefighting. It will provide firefighters with helpful and possibly life-saving techniques. What would you do if you get tangled in electrical wires while searching a smoke filled house? This course will help identify actions taken to save yourself.
813 Ventilation Refresher and Tactical Skills
This course will provide the student with the opportunity to refresh their skills in ventilation tactics. Specialized trailers/props will give the students hands on training experience.
830 Electricity and Firefighters To provide firefighters with the techniques of proper safety precautions, strategies and tactics used if they become involved in electrical hazards during fire/rescue operations.
850 Forcible Entry and Ventilation SkillsThis course will provide the student with specialized skills for the proper use of forcing entry and venting, ventilation on the fire ground. This course will cover the proper use of forcible entry and ventilation equipment.
851 Ventilation Procedures – PPVThis course will provide a review of types of ventilation and basic ventilation procedures and precautions. The class will focus on the Positive Pressure method of ventilating a structure and the importance of how and when to use PPV.
858 Thermal Imaging Cameras There has been many new devices introduced over the last few years and this course will focus on the newest thermal image units on the market today. The in-depth content of this class will be on how to use the cameras and tips on what tactics work best when using such a device during an incident.
862 On-Scene Radio Communications & Accountability
How and when should radio communications be set up? This course will cover basic radio communication techniques when responding to an incident. Are there times when radio communications should not be used and what frequencies are appropriate for local response activities will be issues this course will cover. The accounting of emergency response personnel and the transfer of command via the radio will also be discussed.
880 Fit Testing SCBA & The Respiratory Fit Test Standard
This class will concentrate on the implementation of the new OSHA 190.134 Fit Test Procedures. You will have an opportunity to see and use some of the equipment on the market. This class will also familiarize you with the quantitative and qualitative techniques needed when dealing with respirator testing. Students will be shown and have the chance to practice the different types of tests available. Learn the new standard and how it applies to your department from a safety professional that administers it for one of Minnesota’s largest employers.
FIRE / RESCUE COURSES
General Firefighter
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General Firefighter
Haz Mat/WMD/Chemicals
890 Understanding the Fire Department CO Monitor
MESSAGE: Bring your monitor if possibleYour fire department has purchased a monitor for those CO Alarm calls. Are you using it properly and giving the citizens correct information? Other functions of your monitor will be covered also. Proper maintenance and record keeping will be explained in detail. A practical session will be utilized.
891 Sky Warn The Sky Warn training program will cover the following topics; Mission of the National Weather Service and how Sky Warn plays an important role, thunderstorm information the meteorological dynamics involved, thunderstorm detection, or what to look for in spotting severe weather development, tips to keep you and your family safe during thunderstorm and procedures for reporting information to the National Weather Service.
892 Multi-Story Tactics & Standpipe Operations
This course will discuss the problems related to multi-level structures. Fire department operations, both tactical and strategic, with specific department functions will be covered. Functions such as fixed fire protection devices such as sprinkler and standpipes, ventilation activities, rescue and communications methods will be the highlights of this course. Students will be able to practice several concepts using a five-story tower.
893 Air Management The modern day fire ground is dynamic and changes within seconds. The air on our backs is the one thing that we can count on, or is it? Air management is a key factor in preventing a RIT deployment in your fire department today. Does your department currently have any policies/procedures or guidelines regarding air management? Fire department personnel must see the importance of air management and that a change in the way we do business must occur today! We must train and educate all personnel within our organization to think about air management, from recruit to 30-year veterans. This program will take you through the steps of preparing your department to think, train and act in a proactive manner on the fire ground. Through good air management practices you can prevent the RIT deployment!
894 Search and Rescue Basics This class starts by addressing the chronology of rescue operations, immediate scene considerations and size up. It covers the many different search operations that we experience on a regular basis such as search in a single family dwelling, industrial occupancies to hospitals and schools. Also covers basic rope search tips and techniques. Primarily classroom this class does offer some hands on.
895 Advanced Large Area Search Techniques
This class addresses safe operations for large-area searches. Working in a large area, low visibility environment, participants will practice search line deployment, quick egress methods, tag line deployment, victim location methods, search communications, search organization and more.
896 Emergency Vehicle Operations Whether you are on a paid–on-call or career department, if you drive an apparatus this skills-based training will be helpful. After classroom discussion you will get behind the wheel and practice driving with different traffic scenarios.
897 Gas Monitor Training This course will provide first responders with information about the gases involved, toxicity, and symptoms. First Responders will learn where and how monitors should and shouldn’t be used, and will learn about the calibration process.
898 Power Tool Safety This class is designed to provide the student with the safe procedures to use when operating gas operated power tools.
899 Hybrid, Electric and Alternative Vehicle awareness
This course will acquaint the responder with the unique features of vehicles that run on fuels other than gasoline. Safety concerns dealing with vehicle fires, extrication, etc. will be covered.
900 Anhydrous Ammonia Emergencies This course will provide the student with basic information on Anhydrous Ammonia (NH3), the characteristics, safety requirements, attack procedures for leaks and fires. The participants will be controlling simulated leaks in a field exercise.
901 Clandestine Drug Laboratory Awareness
Designed to provide the student with a general knowledge and recognition of drug labs, defensive considerations including incendiary, chemical, and explosives, as well as command and control issues associated with criminal incidents. Instructors will explain the two (2) most commonly used methods for manufacturing illicit methamphetamine. Instructors will describe and exhibit some of the chemicals, glassware and other paraphernalia used by “the cookers” in the manufacture
of methamphetamine. Instructors will provide instruction for the safe response, handling, dismantling and storage of these laboratories. Instructors will explain and describe the hazards that may be encountered while coming in contact why these “kitchens of death”. When an incident occurs the student will be able to recognize and implement self-protective measurers; secure the scene, complete appropriate notifications to local, state, and federal authorities; and assist in completing a smooth transition from emergency to recovery and termination operations.
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905 Clandestine Drug Labs - Operational This workshop presents the hazardous chemicals, site conditions, human actions and physical hazards commonly found at clandestine drug labs at the type of site most often encountered. Elements of this class include regulations, guidelines, review of meth lab chemical and physical hazards, typical sites, weapons and booby traps, persons at the lab, interagency cooperation, and action plans to reduce risk to operations level responders. This program provides specific training at the awareness and operational level for persons who are competent under OSHA 29CFR1910.120(q) to one of the four-responder levels: awareness, operations, technician or incident commander. Upon completion of this workshop, students shall be able to:1. Document all individual assignments and
activities, as they occur, using typical IMS forms.
2. Function in one or more positions in the class management system (CMS), such as CIC, safety, operations, documentation, etc.
3. In team activity, research eight or more statements that define the role of the operations level responder, using HAZWOPER 29CFR1910.120(q), the US/DOT Emergency Response Guide, and selected appendices from OSHA DIRECTIVE CPL 2-2.59A.
4. Consolidate the research of the team activities in the student manual.
5. Discuss, identify, and log the five statements that are of greatest value to the class from objective three.
6. Identify five categories of hazards associated with meth labs.
7. Match a primary hazard with the following four chemical types:
TYPE HAZARD1. Acids Dissolves tissue2. Bases Vapors burn3. Active Metals Corrosive to skin and metals4. Ignitable Liquids React with water8. Identify a secondary airborne combustion
hazard of materials used in meth production that are water reactive.
9. Identify one fire control method for meth lab fires and its limitations.
10. List and define three size categories for meth labs that can be used to establish risk zones.
11. In team activities analyze three common lab locations or situations and prepare team action plans for each.
12. In a class effort, managed by the CMS, discuss the team plans, select the most effective and low risk actions, then prepare and record a class action plan for each of the situations studied in objective 11. So that at least 70%is achieved on written exam.
906 Combustible & Flammable Liquids Emergencies
This course is designed for the firefighter who wants to know the “who, what, where, when, why, and how” of dealing with the tactics and strategy of a flammable and combustible liquids emergency. This course will include product characteristics, operation principles, correct equipment selection for the situation, as well as current techniques of support needs, of all types of foam.
909 Foam - Class “A” & Class “B” Find out what Class A Foam can do for your department. This class will concentrate on use of foams in fighting structural and wildland fires, agricultural products (hay, silage, etc.) and its use for protecting exposure. You will have an opportunity to see and use the latest equipment on the market. This class will also familiarize you with the Class “B” equipment and techniques needed when dealing with flammable liquids. Any community can have a tanker overturn or a car fire, or perhaps a storage facility for oil based paints and lacquers. Be prepared to deal with these fires safely and effectively.
FIRE / RESCUE COURSES
Haz Mat/WMD/Chemicals
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912 Foam - Compressed Air Foam (CAF) Systems
Find out what Compressed Air Foam systems can do for your department. This class will concentrate on use of Compressed Air Foam in fighting structural and wildland fires and its use for protecting exposure. You will have an opportunity to see the latest equipment on the market.
920 Haz Mat - Chemistry of Haz Mat for Emergency Response Teams
This course is designed to provide emergency responders with the necessary chemistry skills to understand the chemical and toxicological hazards associated with chemicals listed in the nine DOT hazard classes. Emphasis will be placed on hazard classes that represent the most common chemicals of transportation and the chemicals most frequently involved in spills. Particular emphasis will be placed on the chemistry and multiple hazards associated with incidents in Minnesota.
930 Haz Mat Specialty - Containers This course is designed to give the student the knowledge to perform container analysis activities at an incident (spill) scene in order to maintain safety and set up site control measures. The course covers both fixed and mobile containers. This course consists of instructor-directed study and problem solving using simulation.
931 Haz Mat Specialty - Corrosive & Toxic Materials
This course is designed to teach the student the necessary skills to protect yourself, your fellow responders and the public from exposure to a hazardous materials incident. The course meets the requirements of the OSHA 1910.120 for the level of Specialist. It follows the requirements set out in NFPA Standard 472. The student will learn how to identify the presence of hazardous materials, the proper protective clothing to use, how to decontaminate properly, how to establish an Incident Command System and the proper standard operating procedures to use to maintain safety at the incident scene.
932 Haz Mat Specialty - Flammable-Solids, Liquids, Gases
This course is designed to teach the student the necessary skills to protect yourself, your fellow responders and the public from exposure to a hazardous materials incident. The course meets the requirements of the OSHA 1910.120 for the level of Specialist. This course follows the requirements set out in NFPA Standard 472. The student will learn how to identify the presence of hazardous materials, the proper protective clothing to use, how to decontaminate properly, how to establish an Incident Command System and the proper standard operating procedures to use to maintain safety at the incident scene.
933 Haz Mat Specialty - Hazard Sector Officer
This course is designed to teach the student the necessary skills to protect yourself, your fellow responders and the public from exposure to a hazardous materials incident. The course meets the requirements of the OSHA 1910.120 for the level of Specialist. It follows the requirements set out in NFPA Standard 472. The student will learn how to identify the presence of hazardous materials, the proper protective clothing to use, how to decontaminate properly, how to establish an Incident Command System and the proper standard operating procedures to use to maintain safety at the incident scene.
934 Haz Mat Specialty - Safety Officer This course is designed to teach the student the necessary safety skills to protect yourself, your fellow responders and the public from exposure to a hazardous materials incident. The course meets the requirements of the OSHA 1910.120 for the level of Specialist. It follows the requirements set out in NFPA Standard 472. The student will learn how to identify the safety concerns of hazardous materials, the proper protective clothing to use, how to decontaminate properly, how to establish an Incident Command System and the proper standard operating procedures to use to maintain safety at the incident scene.
935 Haz Mat Specialty - Specialized Monitoring
This course is designed to give the student the knowledge to perform monitoring activities at an incident (spill) scene in order to maintain safety and set up site control measures. The emphasis is on the direct read instruments. This course consists of instructor-directed study and problem solving using simulation.
936 Haz Mat Specialty - Technician Refresher
This course is designed to refresh the student in the knowledge necessary to handle an uncontrolled spill safely. The major emphasis of this course is in the area of planning and also mitigation activities.
937 Haz Mat - Tank Truck Emergencies for First Responder
This course is designed to give the student the knowledge to perform container analysis activities at an incident (spill) scene in order to maintain safety and set up site control measures. The course covers mobile containers. This course consists of instructor-directed study and problem solving using simulation.
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940 MN Chemical Assessment Teams - Their Role
This course will provide the training necessary to support a response by the new state hazardous materials Chemical Assessment Teams (CAT). Topics to be covered include an overview of the team program, local roles and responsibilities, procedures for requesting team response, incident command structure, and protective clothing and decontamination. Decontamination training will focus on the use of the new chemical assessment team equipment. Classroom and hands-on training.
942 Vehicles and Alternative Fuels New technology in motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels continue to make the safety of emergency response personnel more difficult everyday. This course will highlight the newest vehicle power fuels in use today. Discussion will include information regarding electric cars, and vehicle fuels such nitrous and E-85 blends. In addition, battery storage, fuel tanks and other concerns will be covered.
949 Compressed Gas Emergencies Students will receive information on the characteristics of Natural Gas, Liquefied Petroleum Gas, and Anhydrous Ammonia. This classroom course will also cover the tactics and strategies through scenarios, needed to deal with natural and L.P. gas and anhydrous ammonia leaks and fires.
950 L. P. Gas Emergencies This course will provide the firefighters with the hazardous characteristics of Liquefied Petroleum Gas as well as correct tactical procedures used at incidents. Hands-on training to practice response applications will include the use of LP gas simulators.
951 Natural Gas Emergencies MESSAGE: Bring Full Protective Clothing and SCBA.
Students will receive information on the characteristics of natural gas. This class will also cover the tactics and strategies needed to deal with natural gas leaks and fires. Students will participate in a live fire training demonstration.
952 Natural and L. P. Gas Emergencies Students will receive information on the characteristics of Natural Gas and Liquefied Petroleum Gas. This class will also cover the tactics and strategies needed to deal with natural and L.P. gas leaks and fires.
960 Railroad Emergencies This course will provide students with knowledge of the safety, tactics and strategies and procedures in dealing with railroad transportation vehicles. This course will also cover state and federal laws that pertain to railroads that affect emergency services.
982 Requirements of The Hazardous Materials Spill Response
This course will review current response technology, response techniques, and response management in an interactive case-study format.
983 Mass Decontamination Techniques This course will teach the participant the basic steps for setting up a decontamination area and a safe appropriate response to a Hazardous Materials Incident. To prepare the student for this task this class will cover the MN options and resource information for decontamination procedures and basic contamination alternatives.
984 Hazardous Material Branch Director This course will give the student the required skills to function as the Hazardous Materials Branch Director at HazMat/WMD incidents. This course follows the NFPA 472 standard.
FIRE / RESCUE COURSES
Haz Mat/WMD/Chemicals
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Medical
Prevention/Inspection
1000 (C.I.S.D.) Critical Incident Stress For Emergency Responders
Students will learn to control stress by recognizing symptoms and understanding causes and effects. Learn how to prevent, mitigate or recover from stress associated with emergency work. Learn to use positive stress. Provide strategy and tactics to reduce harmful effects of distress.
1001 (C.I.S.D.) Critical Incident Stress For Your Significant Other
Students will learn to understand the physiological effects of stress and how it affects their work and social life. Students will learn how to handle stress that responders may have and understand causes and effects. Learn how to prevent, mitigate or recover from stress associated with emergency workers.
1007 Stress Management - Self Help & The Rescuer
A course designed to help the emergency service worker understand the physiological effects of stress and hour it affects the work and social life. To explore the ways and resources available to help correct these through principle of good stress management including critical incident stress debriefing, defusing, ant peer support programs. How to deliver bad news when them has been a draw or serious incident and support the victims and their families during and after the incidents they are involved in. Development of your people and communication skills both for your agency and its less stressful operation and the public relation of your agency and the community you work in. Produced by the Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) Task Force.
1030 Pediatric and Geriatric Trauma The students will be given the proper procedures for emergencies dealing with incidents requiring expert management of the victims. As we all know victims in these age groups can fail rapidly and quick accurate actions must be taken. Determine what specific care shall be given to victims of these age groups. Priorities of patient transportation will be discussed.
1040 Managing the Multi System Trauma Patient -
The students will be given the proper procedures for patient assessment in emergencies when the patient has multiple trauma injuries with one or more life threatening situations. Priorities of patient transportation will be discussed Hands on scenarios will be used.
The students will be given the current procedures for administering CPR to patients and receive evaluation and assessment for the purposes of renewing their CPR certification.
1051 Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) AHA Instructor Update
The students will be given the “new” American Heart Association (AHA) 2000 standards, review of new participant publications, instructor materials, administrative requirements for AHA, and demonstration of new techniques. Instructor manuals will be available for purchase ($50). Vendor information will be available for additional material purchases. Attendance is required at an update for current BLS CPR instructors to maintain BLS CPR Instructor certification after June 30, 2001
1060 Dealing With a Combative PatientThis course provides emergency responders with a system to safely control resistive or combative behavior that minimizes the risk to the provider and patient. Be prepared for hands on training. A must class for all First Responders!
1065 Working Around Helicopters This class will cover setting up landing zones, safety procedures, communications and aircraft familiarization. If available, an aircraft from the local hospitals will be used.
1070 Emergency Response To Terrorism: Tactical Considerations-Emergency Medical Services (ERT:TC-EMS)
This course is designed for the first on-the-scene responding EMS personnel with the responsibility to render patient care to victims of terrorist incidents. The students will be trained in security considerations, identifying signs of terrorism, anticipating unusual response circumstances, assessing information, and initiating self-protection actions. The students also will apply their knowledge about responding to a terrorist event, providing patient care, identifying and preserving evidence, managing site safety, documenting the event, and debriefing personnel.
1102 Introduction to Fire Prevention and Inspection
This course is designed for persons beginning fire inspection duties. Topics covered include the Minnesota Uniform Fire Code fire hazards marking, inspector’s image, preparation for and approach to inspection and authoritative references. Based on the National Fire Academy Course this class will familiarize the serious student of fire prevention and
inspection with professional requirements and enable you to recognize potential problems and understand the need for codes. Includes lecture, demonstrations, student practical and building inspection exercises.
1103 Juvenile Fire Setting Intervention Strategies
This course will assist those charged with the responsibility to intervene with children who
set fires and on how to set up an intervention program. This community based approach is modeled after programs at the national level. Students will learn how to conduct the initial interview with children and their families, identify referral mechanisms and programs, educational intervention strategies, and legal issues relative to data privacy and follow-up.
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FIRE / RESCUE COURSES
Prevention/Inspection
Special Rescue
1204 Passenger Elevator Rescue and Fire Suppression Techniques
This course will familiarize public safety personnel with safe operations involving passenger and freight elevators. High angle environment protection, electrical and mechanical exposure reduction, and fire suppression tactics will be discussed. Upon successful completion, each student will: be capable of identifying the differences between an electric traction and piston operated elevator; evaluate the incident as emergency or non-emergency; gain access to hoist way and car using non-destructive methods: control elevator car movement by car top and independent service methods; and develop safe standard operating procedure for elevator use during rescues and fire suppression.
1224 Firefighter Safety and Survival Skills Challenge
You’ve done the firefighter rescue/self rescue training; you’ve done RIT, now you’re ready to kick it up a notch! Come alone, or come as a crew, but come prepared to meet the challenge of this unique training opportunity. Our enthusiastic crew of instructors has developed four (4) demanding scenarios that will force even the most capable of crews to take it to the next level. This course utilizes basic fireground tools and your collective training and experience. Each station is designed to force you to put up or shut up! SPECIAL NOTES: This class is not a beginner’s program.
1105 Public Fire Education Participants will become familiar with ways to organize and implement public fire safety education programs. This course will cover methods and materials for the young children, school age children, adults, juvenile fire setters, handicapped and the elderly.
1140 Fire Department Pre-Fire Planning - Be Prepared
The objectives of pre-fire and incident planning are to prevent and prepare for incidents. What are the criteria for such a plan? How is it implemented? Who benefits? This course will provide you with the information and procedures for conducting building and facility surveys for the purpose of becoming aware of the facility before you are called to an incident. This course will look at the NFPA standards in regards to pre-incident planning.
1150 Fire and Life Safety Educator I Fire and Life Safety Educator addresses topics such as working cooperatively with other community agencies, working within the legislative process, and finding and utilizing resources (including requesting program funds through grants and in-kind contributions). It also provides the technical background information that the fire and life safety educator needs. Completion of this course will prepare the student for the certification exam in Fire and Life Safety Educator I. Today’s educator must have basic knowledge and skills in many other life safety and injury prevention areas. Effective fire and life safety education programs are a result of deciding carefully what to teach and how to teach it. This course outlines the curriculum development process and gives general guidelines for planning successful presentations. Other topics include learning styles, educational material selection, and program evaluation.
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Suppression
Water Supply/Water Rescue
1400 Advanced Firefighter Suppression Skills
This course is designed for people who have either taken the essentials of firefighting or basic fire fighting in the past and want some hands on experience! The entire class will consist of various scenarios and critiques of those scenarios.
1401 House Burn - Level I This course will cover the methods of attacking an incipient one room and contents fire in residential structures. The student will have an opportunity to work as a team in attacking fires and performing fog ventilation in a structure. NOTE: Bring your SCBA and full turnout gear.
1402 House Burn - Level II This course will cover the methods of attacking multiple room and contents fires in residential structures. The student will have an opportunity to work as a team in attacking fires and bringing the fire under control in a structure. NOTE: Bring your SCBA and full turnout gear.
1403 House Burn - Level IIIThis course will cover the methods of attacking multiple room and totally involved residential structures. The student will have an opportunity to work as a team in attacking fires and bringing the fire under control in a structure. NOTE: Bring your SCBA and full turnout gear.
1415 Residential Fire Attack This course will cover latest methods of interior fire attack and rescue operations involving residential home structures. The student will have an opportunity to work with a structure.
MESSAGE: Bring Full Turnout Gear and SCBAFOR: All Fire Service PersonnelThis course will provide students with hands on live fire training in L.P. Gas fire control, small personal transportation vehicle fires such as cars, vans, pickup trucks and also a burn trailer for simulated house fire. The student will attack and extinguish various live fires.
1425 Suppression Series - L.P. Gas, Burn Trailers, Ventilation
MESSAGE: Bring Full Turnout Gear and SCBAFOR: All Fire Service PersonnelOBJECTIVE: This course will provide students with hands on live fire training in L.P. Gas fire control, small personal transportation vehicle fires such as cars, vans, pickup trucks and also a house fire. The student will attack and extinguish fires.
1427 Suppression Series - L.P. Gas Burn
MESSAGE: Bring Full Turn Out Gear and SCBAFOR: All Fire Service PersonnelOBJECTIVE: This course will provide the firefighters with the hazardous characteristics of Liquefied Petroleum Gas as well as correct tactical procedures used at incidents. Hands-on training to practice response applications will include the use of LP gas simulators.
1438 Vehicle Fire Suppression - Passenger Car
MESSAGE: Bring Full Turnout Gear and SCBAFOR: All Fire Service PersonnelOBJECTIVE: This course will provide students with knowledge of the safety, tactics and strategies in dealing with small personal transportation vehicles such as car, vans, and pickup trucks. The student will attack and extinguish a car fire.
1600 Water Supply Course - Relay Tender Shuttle (Including LDH)
Water supply methods to maximize tanker shuttle operations will be the class emphasis. Class will cover methods of locating water sources, fill site management, drafting methods, large diameter hose (LDH) usage, tanker shuttle operations and unloading methods. Classroom activities will include outside drills using engines/pumpers and tankers.
1602 Water Supply Course - Rural Rural Water supplies will be the class emphasis referenced in NFPA 1231. Class will cover methods of locating and determining the quantity of water available, methods of getting to the source and equipment necessary to utilized the water source. Field trip activities will show methods discussed in class.
1603 Water Supply Course - Urban Urban Water supplies will be the class emphasis referenced in NFPA 1231. Class will cover methods of locating and determining the quantity of water available, methods of using equipment necessary to maximize the water source. Field trip activities will show methods discussed in class.
1605 Water Rescue – Awareness and Operational Levels
This course will cover both the Awareness and Operational Levels of water rescue. The first segment of the course will provide an awareness of water rescue. It is designed to orient persons responsible for public safety to the water rescue environment, water rescue equipment, pre-planning, team formation and training, scene evaluation, and victim evaluation, extrication and treatment. The second segment of the course will be the Operational level training. It is designed to provide persons responsible for public
safety with the knowledge to safety perform to the operational level the skills necessary to facilitate water surface rescue at the basic level. This includes an understanding of the water rescue environment, water rescue equipment, pre-planning, team formation, scene evaluation, and victim evaluation, evacuation and treatment.
1615 Water Rescue - Cold Water / Ice Emergencies
This course will present to the student the basic water rescue (some recovery) techniques needed in rescuing victims who are in cold water or have broken through the ice. This course will stress the importance of personal safety, team management, scene management, equipment needs and proper recovery procedures using available equipment. Special emphasis on self-rescue and personal safety for the rescuer. This course includes classroom, hands-on in water and scenario-based training.
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FIRE / RESCUE COURSES
Wildland/Ground Cover
1700 Fire Operations In The Urban Interface
The “Interface” is a zone where man-made improvements intermix with wildland fuels. Interface fires present special problems for both structural and wildland firefighters. This course will cover size-up, initial strategy, structure triage, tactics, action plan assessment, public relations and SAFETY. Target students: fire department officers and initial attack incident commanders. Participants will be nationally certified for S-205 (NO turnout gear required).
1702 Wildland Fire “Standards for Survival - Refresher Course”
This course is the refresher course for the wildland fire fighters to get recertified for their “Red Card”. The course follows the guidelines set up by the Minnesota DNR and The Federal Forest Service. The fire fighter will still need to get their physical test done by their agency. The course will cover safety issues, the “18 Watch out Situations”, the “10 Fire Orders” and “Fire Shelters”.
1703 Wildland Fire Firefighting S-130 Firefighter Training
Completion of this course plus S-190 Intro to Fire Behavior, I-100 ICS Orientation, Standards for Survival plus passing a physical fitness test will enable the student to obtain National Wildfire Coordination Group (NWCG) certification as a Firefighter 2. The course is also a component of NFPA 1051 and MN-OSHA standards for Wildland Firefighter 1. Introduces wildland fire fighting safety hazards, tools and their uses, water use, fire use, fire size up, fire suppression, mop-up, use of maps and compasses, and fire cause investigation.
1704 Wildland Fire Firefighting S-190 Intro to Fire Behavior, I-100 ICS Orientation, Standards for Survival
Completion of this course plus S-130 Firefighter Training plus passing a physical fitness test will enable the student to obtain National Wildfire Coordination Group (NWCG) certification as a Firefighter 2. The course is also a component of NFPA 1051 and MN-OSHA standards for Wildland Firefighter 1. Introduces how wildland fires behave through sizing up the fuels, weather and topography in the wildland fire and its path. Orients one to the very basics of the incident command system. Analyzes wildland fires through the use of Fire Orders and Watch Out Situations to assure wildland firefighter safety.
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You choose: • Type of building – Cape Cod, Ranch, Farm, House, Colonial, single
or multiple family, Balloon or Platform • You can determine the color of your apparatus, gear, helmets, etc.,
so that it reflects your department• Types of victims – ambulatory, non-ambulatory, or none • Single or multiple fires• Fire location – kitchen, bedroom, garage• Time of fire – the fire can start at any time before your arrival • You can decide the sequence of your apparatus’ arrive in sequence,
at the times you want them after the call goes out.
ICS Promotional Testing HTC has provided promotional testing for several departments for a number of years. We custom develop the test using your SOP’s and protocols. We can prepare any portion of the promotional test including the written portion, assessment center, and/or simulated scenarios. We have the option of using our “Fire Studio” software or “Flame-Sim” simulators for scenarios.
ICS Simulator Training This class is designed to prepare the student to function within the Incident Command System or to prepare for ICS promotional testing.
Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)The Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) was developed by the IAFF and IAFC. It is offered to new Fire Department candidates on a pass/fail basis. Hennepin Technical College is in process to become a licensed CPAT provider.CPAT consists of eight separate event stations including: Stair Climb; Hose Drag; Equipment Carry; Ladder Raise and Extension; Forcible Entry; Search; Rescue; and Ceiling Breach and Pull. HTC will provide practice sessions, the test, and then certificates of completion to participants who successfully pass the test.
Combat Drills HTC can povide your department with hands-on, fast-moving drills in the areas of Positive Pressure, On-Deck, ICS, Search, High Rise, Truck Company, Engine Company Operations, etc.
Using our 21st century simulator, which ties five computers together, your crew will “arrive” on the scene of an incident and make decisions based on the ICS 360 degree size up of the building and conditions. The Flame-Sim unit
will react to what your firefighters do or don’t do. The incident is built in advance based on your requirements.
Fires will extend and grow, crews will
break out windows, do ventilation etc. IC will
have radio contact with each crew, issue orders
and control the scene. Air supply will run down,
smoke conditions will change and more.
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1800 – Live Burn TrailerThe Live Fire Simulator is a self contained and environmentally safe unit that is propane fired. The trailer is equipped with multiple safety features including temperature and gas monitoring, infrared flame detection and monitoring, and an automatic purge unit with evacuation system. This state of the art system allows the fire service to train fire fighters without polluting the environment.
Simulator Capabilities: Flashover/rollover recognition and prevention, Interior fire attack, Exterior fire attack, Direct and indirect attack, Fire behavior, Search and rescue, Vertical and horizontal ventilation, Louvering with chainsaw aloft, Basement fire with staircase access.
1810 – Car Fire TrailerThrough the use of industrial automation, the Car Fire Simulator provides a realistic training scenario whereby the operator manually controls flame intensity and height, and extinguishment in a variety of different locations of the vehicle. Hennepin Technical College’s Live Fire Simulator is a fully self contained and environmentally safe unit that is propane fired. The unit will be designed to accommodate training in a manner, which will provide for safety first while allowing for realistic training scenarios.
1820 – Forcible Entry TrailerThe Forcible Entry Simulator is self contained and provides students with the ability to force open and breach through a variety of residential and commercial doors without damaging the equipment. The ability to reuse the facility will maximize the instructor ability to provide students with repeatable scenarios found in actual on-scene conditions with minimal time between evolutions.
1830 – Confined Space TrailerThe Confined Space Trailer provides employees the challenge of practicing entries or rescues in a realistic, but controlled environment:
Items that can be covered include but are not limited to: Various sized openings, vertical and horizontal chambers, Changeable atmosphere for realistic air test training, Practice ventilation with a visible atmosphere, Various electrical devices and valve assemblies for hands-on lockout-tagout training.
1840 – RIT TrailerThe program progresses into hands-on skills, covering how and what to do when approaching a downed firefighter. Changing out air supply and moving a victim from their location to outside the structure is also covered. The program also covers self-survival techniques such as SCBA disentanglement and interior wall breaches. The Trailer allow you to work on removing a firefighter who fell through a burned away floor, removing an unconscious firefighter from a very confined area to the outside of the structure. We will cover stair carries and descending a ladder when time is a factor. As student’s skills and confidence increase, the training difficulty also increases. The Training Simulator can be filled with a nontoxic smoke that reduces visibility to near zero.
Hennepin Technical CollegeMOBILE SIMULATION TRAILER UNITS
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Mobile Simulation Trailer units provide realistic training scenarios in a safe and controlled setting
For more information, contact 952.995.1330 or visit www.hennepintech.edu/cts
1850 – Small LP Gas Emergencies TrailerThe small LP Gas Emergency Trailer can be setup to simulate 500 gallon tank, 100 gallon tank, 20 lb. tank, and tree LP gas fires. Arrangements must be made for fuel supply.
1860 – Bobtail Delivery Truck Emergency TrailerThe Bobtail Delivery Truck trailer can be setup to simulate Bobtail Delivery Truck LP gas fires. Arrangements must be made for fuel supply.
1870 – Ventilation TrailerThe Ventilation Trailer will allow you the ability to evaluate firefighter performance under safe, realistic conditions in an organized manner. This environmentally-safe ventilation trailer offers practice on flat roofs, 7-12° pitch roofs and 10 -12° pitch roofs, rafter locations of 16” or 24” on center, flat or vaulted ceiling styles. With the ability to control the fire conditions, there is great flexibility to adjust the training level to the individual needs of the trainees. The Ventilation Trailer is completely self-contained.
1880 – Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) TrailerSelf-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) forms part of the respiratory equipment used in fire fighting and industry. Regular training under extreme conditions involving exposure to physical and mental stress enables SCBA users to gain practical experience and increase their safety. This training program is designed to meet these needs and to permit SCBA users to train under conditions of physical and mental stress. Consequently, the training program is not easy and the trainee must be in good health to participate. The Mobile SCBA Training Unit is completely self-contained inside a 45-foot semi-trailer. The unit is designed for training emergency response, industrial, and utility personnel who may be called upon to use respiratory equipment.
1890 – Structural Collapse TrailerThe Advanced Firefighter Rescue Training Trailer is designed to accommodate training which provides for safety first, allowing your department to conduct realistic training scenarios and simulations. Students will use hand and power rescue tools to breach through multiple entrances and different types of openings. The trailer can be set-up to provide multiple levels of difficulty, for the beginner to advanced Firefighter rescue scenarios.
All training on these mobile units require Full Turn-out and SCBA.
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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENTAssociate in Applied Science Degree Emergency Management: Homeland Security (EP)OverviewThe Emergency Management: Homeland Security Associates of Applied Science Degree includes courses in emergency preparedness, management and planning, mitigation, hazardous materials, government continuity, management, volunteer resource development, leadership and decision making, public information, communications and terrorism and weapons of mass destruction.The curriculum meets the requirements of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The college expects to offer these courses to accommodate students who are looking for careers in private sector safety and planning positions, public emergency management and those who are currently employed and wish to update their skills and apply for emergency management certification by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.Career OpportunitiesThe A.A.S. Degree will provide the student the necessary knowledge and experience to handle job duties in the insurance industry, construction planning, industrial safety groups, consulting firms, along with the public safety sector opportunities.Technical Studies Required 42 CreditsEMGT1100 Orientation to Emergency
3FRPT2140 Managing Fire Department Personnel . 3Total Associate in Applied Science Degree 72 Credits
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Advanced Technical Certificate Emergency Management (EP)OverviewThe Emergency Management Advanced Technical Certificate will prepare the students to direct or work in a city, county, or state Emergency Management program. The students will complete Federal and State required courses, which will lead to certification as a Minnesota Emergency Management director.Prerequisite: This certificate is designed for persons who have experience in the public safety field or are currently employed in the industry. For example: Law Enforcement, Fire Service, Emergency Medical Services or Emergency Management Services. Career OpportunitiesThis certificate along with State certification will complete requirements for the students to work as part of a State or local Emergency Management team.Technical Studies Required 20 CreditsEMGT1100 Orientation to Emergency
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICESOccupational Certificate Emergency Medical Services Specialist (BP/EP)OverviewThe EMS Certificate provides enhanced entry-level job training for employment in a Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulance service and the EMS ride-along experience requirements for persons interested in entering a paramedic program. Included in the program is an 80 hour ride-along clinical with Metro Ambulance Services. Areas covered are special transportation training, an ambulance service operations and run simulation course, behind-the-wheel emergency driving course, proper lifting techniques plus interpersonal communication skills that paramedic schools and employers are seeking.Career OpportunitiesThe EMS Certificate prepare and enhances a person`s job opportunities for work as an EMT in a BLS medical transportation service or in a ALS service that combines EMT`s and paramedics. The certificate meets several prerequisites in coursework and the ride-along ambulance experience required for entry into paramedic programs.
Technical Studies Required 18 CreditsEMSV1100 Emergency Medical Technician -
Occupational Certificate Emergency Room Technician (EP)OverviewThe Emergency Room Technician (ER Tech) Certification prepares you to be part of the health care team in an Emergency Department (ED) or Urgent Care setting. This certificate will enhances your job opportunities because of the knowledge and skills acquired in the classroom plus the supervised clinical in a metro hospital Emergency Department. Some of the courses and skills taught are EMT, administering a 12-lead EKG test, venipuncture techniques (blood drawing), splinting and casting, urinary catheterization, wound cleaning, IV set-up and proper lifting techniques. Students are required to pass the Nursing Assistant written and skills tests. Continued on the following page.
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Career OpportunitiesThe new ER Tech Certification provides a standard that Hospital ED`s and Urgent Care Centers and clinics are seeking in this entry-level position for a health care career. This training and work experience will expose you and prepare you for other health care careers in hospitals and clinics.Technical Studies Required 17 CreditsEMSV1100 Emergency Medical Technician - Basic 6 orEMSV1150 First Responder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 andEMSV1175 EMT Bridge Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 orEMSV1250 First Responder Blended e-Learning . . . 3 andEMSV1175 EMT Bridge Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3EMSV1110 Lifting Techniques for Health
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETYOccupational Certificate Hazardous Materials Technology (EP)OverviewThis certificate is designed to develop basic applied skills required for management of hazardous materials and wastes in the industrial environment. This program is designed to develop minimum entry-level skills and knowledge for individuals working with these materials.Career OpportunitiesHazardous Materials Technology graduates find employment in the areas of emergency response and hazardous materials/waste management.Technical Studies Required 10 CreditsENHS1110 Chemistry of Hazardous Materials . . . . 3ENHS1120 Hazardous Materials Management
Occupational Certificate Safety Coordinator (BP/EP)OverviewSafety Coordinators are a key position with great responsibility within many organizations. Safety Coordinators can save companies tens of thousands of dollars while protecting their most important asset, their employees. Safety Coordinators are responsible for the health and safety of employees, which includes organizational safety policies, procedures, practices and administrative controls for safety. Safety Coordinators are responsible for employee training and compliance in such areas as hazard recognition and control, industrial hygiene, fire protection, accident investigations, regulatory inspections, and laws, regulations, and standards.Career OpportunitiesThis program will prepare individuals to understand, implement, and lead organizations in the area of Occupational compliance. There is a wide range of employment as well as advancement opportunities for the individual who seeks a career in becoming a Safety Coordinator. Graduates of this program will be able to advance or enter a career path in the safety fields. Technical Studies Required 30 CreditsENHS1005 Introduction to Industrial Processes . . . 3ENHS1010 Introduction to Safety and Health . . . . . 3ENHS1015 Fire Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ENHS1020 Hazard Recognition and Control . . . . . . 3ENHS1025 Industrial Hygiene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ENHS1030 Ergonomics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ENHS1035 Safety and Health Program
FIRE PROTECTIONAssociate in Applied Science Degree Fire Science Technology (EP)OverviewThe A.A.S. degree in Fire Science Technology prepares students to perform the duties of a line officer. As students progress, they will also complete the requirements for two certificates; Fire Suppression Technician and Company Officer. Students typically complete the Fire Suppression Technician certificate first which qualifies them for a lead firefighter position with most fire departments. As students gain experience and continue their education they will earn a Company Officer certificate. The coursework also prepares students to take promotional exams.Student must be 18 years of age or meet the requirements for eligibility under Hennepin Technical College’s Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) standards. Career OpportunitiesFire Science graduates may perform a variety of jobs in the fire protection family. Titles may include Firefighter, Driver Operator, Inspector or Fire Investigator. Higher level positions, requiring experience and exams, are Fire Marshal, Lieutenant, Captain, District Chief, Deputy Chief, Assistant Chief and Chief of Department.Technical Studies Required 48 CreditsFRPT1100 Fire Fighter I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5FRPT1105 Fire Fighter II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2FRPT1130 Fire Inspector I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2FRPT1136 Introduction to Fire Protection . . . . . . . . 2FRPT1140 Fire Department Administration Basic . 2FRPT1150 Incident Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2FRPT1155 Fire Protection Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2FRPT1161 Building Construction for the Fire
Total Associate in Applied Science Degree 72 Credits
Diploma Fire Protection Technician (BP/EP)OverviewThe Fire Protection Technician diploma is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to progress in the fire service field. Fire suppression techniques and company officer training will be covered.Student must be 18 years of age or meet the requirements for eligibility under Hennepin Technical College’s Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) standards. Career OpportunitiesStudents who complete this diploma will have the knowledge and skills necessary to serve as a lead firefighter, apparatus operator and line officer.Technical Studies Required 38 CreditsFRPT1100 Fire Fighter I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5FRPT1105 Fire Fighter II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2FRPT1110 Fire Instructor I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2FRPT1115 Company Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2FRPT1120 Fire Officer I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Continued on the following page.
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FRPT1125 Fire Investigation I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2FRPT1130 Fire Inspector I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2FRPT1136 Introduction to Fire Protection . . . . . . . . 2FRPT1140 Fire Department Administration Basic . 2FRPT1150 Incident Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2FRPT1155 Fire Protection Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2FRPT1161 Building Construction for the Fire
Operational. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3FRPT2110 Fire Ground Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2FRPT2115 Fire Officer II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2General Education Required 4 CreditsCOMM1050 Communication in the Workplace . . . . . 2COMM1040 Job Seeking Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2General Education Elective 2 CreditsAny HTC college level general education course may be used to satisfy the elective requirement. Technical Studies Elective 4 CreditsAny FRPT course that is not required for this award may be used as an elective. EMSV1100 Emergency Medical Technician-Basic . 6FRPT1200 Vehicle and Machinery Extrication . . . . 1FRPT1205 Confined Space Operations . . . . . . . . . . 1FRPT1210 Confined Space Technician . . . . . . . . . . 1FRPT1215 Structural Collapse Awareness . . . . . . . 1FRPT1220 Trench Rescue Operations . . . . . . . . . . . 1FRPT1225 Introduction to Rescue Technician . . . . 3
Total Diploma 48 Credits
Advanced Technical Certificate Company Officer (EP)OverviewThis certificate prepares firefighters to be able to perform the duties of a company officer. This will include the areas of basic management, tactics, inspection, fire investigation and incident management which meet the requirements of NFPA 1021.Prerequisite: Graduate of the Fire Suppression Certificate or equivalent.Career OpportunitiesFirefighters who complete this certificate are qualified to perform company officer duties.Technical Studies Required 13 CreditsFRPT1110 Fire Instructor I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2FRPT1120 Fire Officer I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2FRPT1125 Fire Investigation I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 orFRPT1130 Fire Inspector I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2FRPT1161 Building Construction for the Fire
Occupational Certificate Fire Suppression Technician (BP/EP)OverviewThe Fire Suppression Technician certificate will prepare the student to perform lead firefighter and apparatus operator functions. Students learn firefighter techniques, company functions, hazardous materials functions and emergency medical procedures. Team work is emphasized throughout the program.Student must be 18 years of age or meet the requirements for eligibility under Hennepin Technical College’s Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) standards. Career OpportunitiesThis certificate completes the job entry requirements as a firefighter for most fire departments.Technical Studies Required 24 CreditsEMSV1100 Emergency Medical Technician -
Occupational Certificate Fire Inspection/Investigation (BP/EP)OverviewThis certificate prepares firefighters, building officials, building inspectors, insurance inspectors, electrical engineers and lawyers to be able to perform fire inspections and investigations. It meets the requirements of NFPA 102 and 1031.Career OpportunitiesCompletion of this certificate qualifies firefighters, building officials, building inspectors, electrical engineers and lawyers to perform fire investigations and inspections.Technical Studies Required 10 CreditsFRPT1125 Fire Investigation I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2FRPT1130 Fire Inspector I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2FRPT1136 Introduction to Fire Protection . . . . . . . . 2FRPT2120 Fire Investigation II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2FRPT2125 Fire Inspector II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Total Occupational Certificate 10 Credits
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Occupational Certificate Hazardous Materials (EP)OverviewThis certificate prepares the Public Safety Responder, Police, Fire, EMS or Emergency Management to be able to handle responses to hazardous material spills. It will prepare them to be members of public hazardous materials response teams. It meets the requirements of OSHA 1910.120 and NFPA 472.Career OpportunitiesCompletion of this certificate prepares public safety professionals to be members of public hazardous materials response teams.Technical Studies Required 15 CreditsFRPT1175 Hazardous Materials First Responder
PUBLIC WORKSDiploma Street, Utility, and Park Maintenance Technician (EP)OverviewStudents completing this program will gain the basic skills necessary to work efficiently and safely in a variety of municipal, county and state positions, such as street, utility, and park maintenance.Career OpportunitiesThere are a number of options to choose from in this field. According to the state labor statistics, employment outlook for positions in this field is expected to increase. Employees in this field can expect good pay & benefits, year round employment, and challenging outdoor work assignments.Technical Studies Required 25 CreditsPWRK1000 Introduction to Public Works
CTOT TRAININGA group of highway heavy contractors along with the Minnesota Department of Transportation, the Minnesota State Patrol, and Hennepin Technical College are working together in a proactive role on the safety of trucking in the highway heavy construction industry.
Where is the risk for high loss in the highway heavy construction industry?Most companies indicate that large risks are in the areas of construction trucking and traffic control. The CTOT Program is intended to assist you in helping manage the construction trucking risk. Make sure if you hire outside trucking that you include them, as you plan who should attend a CTOT program.
STATE OF MINNESOTA CONTRACT SPECIFICATION 1802: QUALIFICATION OF WORKERSOperators of construction trucks hauling construction materials such as borrow, aggregate base, asphalt mixtures, and concrete paving mixtures are encouraged to become certified in CTOT.
The objective of the training is to make the driver aware of the Federal and State requirements and regulations regarding the construction truck and driver, and the safe driving techniques that will result in the safe operation of the construction truck. Presenters are from the Minnesota State Patrol, Minnesota Department of Transportation, and Hennepin Technical College.
CONSTRUCTION TRUCK OPERATOR TRAINING
A public/private partnership dedicated to
training operators in the safe, legal
and professional operation of
construction trucks
Attend classes at one of many statewide
locations or, if you have a group of 10 or more,
our instructor will travel to your facility on
a date that works for you!
For more information about Construction
Truck Operator Training (CTOT), please contact Kathy at 763.488.2732
CSA 2010 – New Rules!The FMCSA has launched a new program called Comprehensive Safety Analysis 2010 (CSA 2010) initiative. The goal of CSA 2010 is to help reduce the number of crashes and associated injuries and fatalities. Safe Stat has been phased out and CSA 2010 will become the new tracking program.The purpose of this approximately eight-hour course is to review how CSA 2010 works and how it will affect not only industry but drivers of vehicles weighing 10,000 pounds or more. This class explains CSA 2010 by using a detailed, in-depth PowerPoint presentation, addressing all aspects of this new program.Topics include:Hennepin Technical College:• Unsafe Driving (Parts 392 & 397)
MN Department of Transportation:• Fatigued Driving (Hours-of-Service) (Parts
MN State Patrol:• Vehicle Maintenance (Parts 393 & 396)• Cargo Related (Parts 392, 393, 397 & HM)• Crash Indicator
Who should attend?This course is recommended for all drivers, dispatchers, safety personnel, insurance carriers and management responsible for trucks and drivers. The training class will be offered in each Mn/DOT District.
CRASH MANAGEMENTThis approximately three-hour classroom course analyzes a fatal accident from the time of the accident through the time a lawsuit can occur.Topics include:• What to do at the scene• Emotions of the driver• Management role• Law enforcement role• Accident reconstructionist’s role• Lawsuit preparationThis course is recommended for drivers, dispatchers, safety personnel, insurance carriers and management responsible for trucks and drivers.
DECISION DRIVINGThis approximately three-hour classroom style course teaches driving techniques for the safe operation of construction trucks. This class supplements CTOT by enhancing the behind-the-wheel experiences with additional technical information. The class focuses on the importance of making the “right” decisions.Topics include:• Distracted Driving• Vehicle Dynamics• Human Dynamics• Following Distance• ABS Braking• Fatigue and Inattentiveness• Collision AvoidanceThis course is recommended for all drivers, dispatchers, safety personnel, insurance carriers and management responsible for trucks and drivers.
BRAKE ADJUSTMENT and TRUCK TECHNOLOGY (New 2011)This approximately six-hour course explains the sophisticated new world of truck technology. Many drivers are not aware of the innovative changes that are offered in today’s trucks. This course has an emphasis on brakes: their operation and adjustment. Even automatic slack adjusters must be manually inspected. In this class there will be a hands-on adjusting module.Topics include:• Brake System Operation & Adjustment• ABS• Airbags• Traction & Stability ControlThis course is recommended for all drivers, dispatchers, safety personnel, insurance carriers and management responsible for trucks and drivers. The training class will be offered in each Mn/DOT District.
HAZMAT TRAININGConstruction employers must ensure that each employee, who in the course of employment, directly affects the safe transportation of hazardous materials, is trained to properly handle these materials. At the completion of this approximately four-hour class, company representatives will be given the opportunity to document required hazmat training for their drivers that is required by Federal Regulations.
The objective of this approximately four-hour course is to offer training in the transportation of hazardous materials as it relates to the highway heavy construction industry. The course will feature an update of Minnesota and Federal laws regarding the safe transportation of hazardous materials. Additional tips and analyses of actual crashes will be provided to better equip the construction truck operator with knowledge to make the right decisions to avoid a crash.This course covers the USDOT hazardous materials communications standards, cargo tank and other packaging standards, loading and unloading requirements, hazmat load securement, and background checks for hazmat endorsed drivers. The course also covers exceptions provided for those persons transporting hazardous materials conforming to the Materials of Trade exceptions.Construction employees who haul hot asphalt, haul multiple tanks of propane OVER 1,000 pounds, transport Humboldt/Troxler nuclear density machines, transport 119 gallons or more of fuel and hazardous waste even when empty should attend this course. Retraining is required every three years. Training will be offered in each Mn/DOT District.
LOAD SECUREMENTThe objective of this approximately three-hour course is to offer load securement training to construction employees involved in the hauling of heavy and light equipment, portable asphalt plants, crusher plants, skid steers, rollers, and related equipment.The course will feature updated information on Minnesota and Federal laws regarding proper securement of construction equipment. The course also includes practical classroom exercises for construction truck operators to practice securing loads on trailers.This session will examine various load securement devices and demonstrate how to determine the number of devices and the varying methods of securement necessary for a given load.The course content may be tailored to the needs of the audience with emphasis on light haul or heavy haul, depending on the primary operations of the host carrier.This course is beneficial for construction truck operators who haul small and heavy equipment, dispatchers, safety personnel, insurance carriers and management responsible for trucks and drivers.
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ROADSIDE INSPECTIONThe purpose of this approximately three-hour course is to review roadside inspections of vehicles weighing 10,000 pounds or more. This class builds on the CTOT class and is presented using a detailed, in-depth PowerPoint presentation, addressing all aspects of a roadside inspection.Topics include:• Point by point inspection of the truck• Driver’s paperwork• Explanation of CVSA decals• Explanation of citations• Out of service items• Safe Stat RecordThis course is recommended for all drivers, dispatchers, safety personnel, insurance carriers and management responsible for trucks and drivers.
PERMITTING OVERSIZE/OVERWEIGHT LOAD PERMITSThe purpose of this approximately three-hour class is to provide information on permit issuance and permit restrictions for oversized and overweight (OS/OW) loads operating in MN. At the end of this class a participant should be able to determine under what conditions an OS/OW permit is required, the various types of permits available and how to obtain them, and the restrictions or conditions placed on permits and their meaning.Topics include:• When an OS/OW permit is needed• Permit types and fees• Permitted weights vs. legal weights• Spring Load Restrictions and conditions• When an escort is needed and which type• Determining the Road Area Used when over-
legal width• Major factors that affect final routing• How vehicle configuration and axle width
impact routing and permit restrictions• When an application requires District or Bridge
Ratings reviewThis class is recommended for drivers, dispatchers, safety personnel, and management responsible for heavy-haul operations.
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAININGThis program is designed to train equipment operators during the non-construction season in a “modular” format over a 26-day period.Contractors who have had personnel attend this program; say that the program achieves in 26 days what would normally take two years under traditional methods.Unique Features:• Instruction is delivered in multiple locations
to meet the needs of employers and student/employees.
• Instruction is delivered during off-season.• Instruction and training is provided by
experienced equipment operators.• Intense training is provided either on one
piece of equipment and integrated within the working environment, or a „multi-skill program covering motor graders, bulldozers and front-end loaders.
• The program is performance-based and provides certificate of completion.
OSHA/MSHA/DOT Customized Training and/or ConsultingThis program offers customers a process to customize mandatory annual training in these areas. The customers can put together any type of curriculum to accomplish their annual training needs. Areas may include:• DOT: One-on-one roadside truck inspection• MSHA: Annual Training, Walk Around
Inspections• OSHA: AWAIR, Right to Know, Hazardous
Material, Lock out Tag out, Fire Extinguisher• Instructor also certified in First Aid, CPR,
as well as AED.
CTOT has consultants on staff that can audit programs for compliance
CONSTRUCTION TRUCK OPERATOR
TRAINING
If you have a group of 10 or more, our instructor will travel to your facility on a date that works for you!For more information about Construction Truck Operator Training (CTOT), please contact Kathy at 763.488.2732 or [email protected].
For current course pricing and schedules visit
www.hennepintech.edu/cts
Brooklyn Park Campus9000 Brooklyn BoulevardBrooklyn Park, MN 55445
Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Education Center9110 Brooklyn BoulevardBrooklyn Park, MN 55445
Eden Prairie Campus13100 College View Drive
Eden Prairie, MN 55347
Toll Free 1.800.345.4655 TTY 763.488-2571
Hennepin Technical College is an affirmative action, equal
opportunity educator and employer. This document is
available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities.
“The training our drivers have received has substantially lowered our losses, which we attribute
to what they learned through CTOT courses,”
said Rick Maursetter, risk manager at Duininck
Construction, based in Prinsburg, Minnsota.
He added that the company has utilized CTOT training for its
drivers on an annual basis for over a decade.
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ONSITEWe can provide training on your equipment, in your facility.
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ON CAMPUSWe have three locations: Brooklyn Park, Eden Prairie, and the Bloomington Workforce Center. We also work with our Minnesota State Colleges and Universities partners to provide training at 32 locations across the state.
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All programs may be customized, delivered at our site or yours, in ways that serve your training needs. Contact Bernie Vrona, 952.995.1329, [email protected] or David Klocek, 952.995.1315, [email protected], for information on offering any of these training programs for your department.
