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YORK COUNTY CHIEFS’ ASSOCIATION 45TH ANNUAL FIRE & EMS TRAINING SCHOOL WILL BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 29 & 30, 2018.

This year, the school will be held in various locations: Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Lyman, and Saco. There are 13 courses listed in the

brochure. All courses state the times and location, the address and specific details within each course description. The Brochure / Regis-

tration Form can also be downloaded at: https://yorkcountychiefs.org.

* Please note that several of the courses have prerequisites and/or equipment requirements.

* PPE means full protection gear. *SCBA means complete air pack and spare cylinder that meet standards.

* Medical Clearance and FIT TEST are required for all students in courses utilizing PPE & SCBA.

* Students must be at least 18 years of age.

REGISTRATION: A separate registration form must be completed for each applicant. Registration deadline is September 21, 2018.

Completed registrations and required forms (where applicable) should be mailed to: YCCA, 1 Summer Street, Kennebunk, ME 04043

Attn: Karen M. Wheeler

You can also attach/scan and email your registration to kgagnon@kennebunkmaine.us; or FAX to (207) 985-1145.

INVOICES: Invoices will be mailed directly to the departments for payment, unless otherwise noted to bill the student.

* All Invoices need to be signed by the Chief or his/her designee, and submitted with payment or department’s Purchase Order number.

* Make checks payable to: YCCA

CONFIRMATION LETTERS will be sent directly to the student. Please note that some courses have a minimum enrollment requirement.

If the course does not meet the minimum, you will be notified and asked if you would like to attend a different course. If you have any

questions, or have not received your confirmation letter by September 21, please call (207) 604-1358.

COURSE TIMES: All Saturday & Sunday courses begin 8:00 a.m. and go to 4:30 or 5:00 p.m. as noted in course descriptions.

*The following exceptions are noted below, so please plan your travel arrangements accordingly! Thank you!

*COMBINED COMPANY OPS ON THE FIREGOUND begins Friday evening 6:30p.m. at Washington Hose FD, 159 Port Road, Kennebunk

*WATER RESCUE & SWIFTWATER COURSES begin Saturday 8:00 a.m. till 6:00p.m. at Kennebunkport FD, 32 North St, Kennebunkport

REFUNDS: A refund will only be given if you cancel on or before September 21.

CANCELLATION FEE: There will be a $25 fee for all cancellations after September 21.

YORK COUNTY

CHIEFS ASSOCIATION

45TH ANNUAL FIRE & EMS

TRAINING SCHOOL

SEPTEMBER 29 - 30, 2018

THANK YOU... FOR MAKING OUR SCHOOL A SUCCESS FOR THE PAST 44 YEARS!

WE LOOK FORWARD TO HAVING YOU JOIN US THIS YEAR.

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1 DAY COURSES

1.01 WATER RESCUE TECHNICIAN $225 EMS / Fire / Lifeguards

COURSE TIME: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

LOCATION: Kennebunkport Village Fire Dept., 32 North Street, Kennebunkport

*LUNCH AND DRINKS WILL BE PROVIDED FOR THE DAY!

This 1-day course is open to Fire, Rescue, EMS, Police and Lifeguard personnel. Classroom is 4.5-hours;

then 4.5 hours practical water sessions in the ocean at Colony Beach till 6:00 p.m.

GEAR: Participants responsible for their own PPE: gloves, wetsuit or swiftwater dry suit, rigid-sole footgear

(i.e. wetsuit booties, tennis shoes or water shoes). Lifesaving Resources, LLC. will provide each participant

with Type V Rescue Life Jacket, Helmet, and Guidebook.

NOTE: Wetsuits can be rented from Aquaholics in Kennebunk, and Liquid Dreams in Wells.

PRE-REQUISITES: To participate in the Water Rescue Technician course participants must be in good physical

condition and must be comfortable in deep water while wearing a lifejacket.

AFTER YOU REGISTER, you will receive a confirmation packet from Lifesaving Resources, LLC. with further

instructions, and pre-requisite reading, etc. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive

a course completion Certificate valid for 5 years. Course Meets / Exceeds NFPA 1670 for Technical Rescue.

INSTRUCTOR: GERALD DWORKIN LIFESAVING RESOURCES, LLC.

1.02 BLS SKILLS DAY $ 75 EMS

COURSE TIME: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

LOCATION: Kennebunk Town Hall Auditorium, 1 Summer Street, Kennebunk

One day program dedicated to reviewing the following BLS skills: Bleeding Control, Airway Management,

Spine Injury Management, Splinting, Assessment, High-performance CPR.

CEHs: BLS Skills (7) hours

Instructors: Atlantic Partners EMS

1.03 ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF THE PEDIATRIC AND NEONATE PATIENTS $ 75 EMS

COURSE TIME: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

LOCATION: Kennebunk Town Hall (3rd Floor), 1 Summer Street, Kennebunk

This one-day program will focus on the care and treatment of pediatric and neonate patients; including a review

of delivery utilizing a birthing SIM Maniken.

CEHs: Obstetrics / Pediatrics (7) hours

INSTRUCTOR: ATLANTIC PARTNERS EMS

SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 29, 2018

Registration Form & Brochure can be downloaded at https://yorkcountychiefs.org

CONTACT INFORMATION

For information or questions contact: Karen M. Wheeler

TELEPHONE: Work (207) 604-1358 / Cell (207) 229-3253

FAX: (207) 985-1145

APPARATUS: If your department is able to provide apparatus,

please call DC Robert Martin at (207) 468-2394.

PAYMENT INFORMATION

We accept checks, cash and purchase orders.

INVOICES: Need to be signed by Chief / designee; and submit-

ted with payment or PO number.

MAIL INVOICES / PAYMENT TO: YCCA, 1 Summer Street

Kennebunk ME 04043

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1 DAY EMS COURSE

1.04 ALS SKILLS DAY $ 75 EMS

COURSE TIME: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

LOCATION: Kennebunk Town Hall Auditorium, 1 Summer Street, Kennebunk

One day program dedicated to reviewing the following ALS skills: Advanced Airway-Intubation / BIADS;

Advanced Airway-Chest Decompression/Surgical Airway; IV Pump Operations; IV/IO; Adult Megacode;

Pediatric Megacode.

CEHs: ALS Skills (7) hours

Instructors: Atlantic Partners EMS

1 DAY FIRE / EMS COURSE

1.05 MARITIME OPERATIONS $ 75 FIRE / EMS

Course Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Location: Saco Fire Department, 271 North Street, Saco

This course is designed to provide basic maritime operations on the water for Fire & EMS

personnel. We will be discussing: Mission Identification Search and Rescue Operations Proper Personal

Protective Gear and Equipment Towing vs Not Towing the Disabled Vessel Dewatering and Fire Concerns

Vessel Specific Equipment for the Mission Marine Training Concerns for the Crew Maintenance Concerns of

Firefighting Gear in the Marine Environment OGA & USCG Interaction Expectations of Response Weather Items

to Consider & the "Moving Scene" The decision of Go/No Go First Thing to do Upon Arrival at a Marine Scene

Marine Division Policy & Procedures All around overview of a first responders role in the maritime environment.

Instructor: Daryen Granata, Captain Scarborough Fire Department

2 DAY COURSE

2.01 Basic Pump Operator Course $150 FIRE

Course Time: Saturday & Sunday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location: West Kennebunk FD, 80 Thompson Road, Kennebunk

This two day program incorporates the latest version of MFSI’s Basic Pump Operator Course. The newly reformatted

2018 Edition of BPOC is designed to provide firefighters with a standardized means of providing water at fire scenes.

The classroom portion of the program consists of lectures covering: the evolution of fire apparatus; the principles of

water; fire pump components; fire ground hydraulic calculations; and proper pump engagement procedures.

The practical evolutions will include pump engagement; single and multiple line operations from a tank, pressurized

water sources, and drafting from static water sources.

Course will provide the 2018 BPOC Student Workbook.

Requirement: PPE Course Time: 16 Hours

Lead Instructor: Harold Smith Maine Fire Service Institute

SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

SATURDAY & SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 29 & 30, 2018

SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

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SATURDAY & SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 29 & 30, 2018

2 DAY COURSES

2.02 Aerial Ladder Operations $150 FIRE

Course Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Location: West Kennebunk Fire Dept., 80 Thompson Road, West Kennebunk

A two day basic course designed for new aerial ladder officers, operators, or for veteran operators looking for a

refresher in the proper operation of a ladder truck. Classroom and practical sessions include apparatus and aerial

operations, ladder operations, safety, inspection, spotting, setting, proper and improper use of an aerial ladder.

Day 1: Classroom and hands-on apparatus familiarization. Day 2: To include roll-ups and setups to buildings;

and flowing water through the aerial ladder.

Requirement: PPE & Traffic Safety Vest. Apparatus driving experience is required.

Instructor: Daniel Roy, Captain Waterboro FD

2.03 “Real World Extrication!” $150 FIRE

Course Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Location: COPARTS, 136 Kennebunk Pond Road, Lyman (Go directly to COPARTS both days.)

It’s 0200 and you’re called for a Motor vehicle crash with entrapment. The updated dispatch reports there is heavy

entrapment, and then multiple occupants trapped. What’s going through your mind? What tools do you have in your

mental tool box to handle this situation? Are you ready? Is your department prepared? Do you have the training, the

expertise? We start to view the accident in our minds; will it be like the last? Will it be something we have not

encountered before? Will this be a clean or dirty rescue? There are so many variables: (How many trapped, vehicle

types, condition of patients, vehicle orientation, entrapment type, responding crews/units and hazards) that just scratch

the surface of a never-ending tactical checklist. Let us help put some tools in your mental tool box, come join us at

Real World Extrication. (Note: This course will be a hands-on extrication course.)

Requirements: Full PPE & SCBA Maximum Students: 12-14

Instructors: Ryan Johnston, Maine-Iac Training Owner

David Harrison, Extrication Specialist Co-Owner HSE Fire Safety

Visit us at https://yorkcountychiefs.org

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2 DAY COURSES

2.04 Commanding Initial Fire Attack $150 FIRE

Course Time: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Location: Kennebunk Town Hall, 3rd Floor, 1 Summer Street, Kennebunk

Program utilizes visual fire simulation techniques that allows Fire Officers and Senior Firefighters a chance to

apply techniques of Size Up and Initial Reports; identify fire conditions upon arrival; predict fire travel; conduct a

Risk/Benefit Analysis; choose operational modes; assign initial fire control companies, and do resource evaluation.

THE PROGRAM WILL FOCUS ON THE FOLLOWING POINTS:

Pre-Incident Preparation: Command Coaching, Crew Resource Management, Fire Service Changes, Operational

Leadership, Strategy & Tactics, NIMS, ICS, Fire Ground Command.

COMMANDING THE INITIAL FIRE ATTACK: Initial Arrival Reports, Apparatus Placement, Size Up, RECEO vs

SLICERS, Risk / Benefit Analysis, Predicting Fire Travel, Operational Modes, Incident Priorities, Making Operational

Assignments, Evaluation of Resources, and Incident Termination.

Lead Instructor: David Hamel, Captain Saco FD

2.05 Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) $150 FIRE / EMS

Course Times: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Location: Kennebunk Fire Dept., 1st Floor, 1 Summer Street, Kennebunk

For all Fire and EMS personnel! This 16-hour USDOT curriculum-based program meets the

BLS Certification guidelines. It also meets the MEMS criteria effective January 2007 for all rescue drivers, and is ap-

proved by Volunteer Fireman's Insurance Services (VFIS).

Day 1 - Classroom: Students learn the principles of safe emergency response; motor vehicle laws; emergency vehicle

dynamics and physical forces; personal readiness; operational awareness and scene safety.

Reviews firefighter/EMT injury-fatality data; liability protection; inspection; & maintenance.

Day 2 - Driving: Competency-based driving course will be at Maine Turnpike Garage, 150 Fletcher Street, Kennebunk.

(Across the road from the ME Tpke Northbound Entrance) Maximum Students: 16

Instructors: Maine Fire Service Institute (4)

2.06 Advanced Pump Operator Course $150 FIRE

Course Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location: West Kennebunk Fire Dept., 80 Thompson Road, Kennebunk (white building)

This two day program incorporates the new MFSI’s Advanced Pump Operator Course. The program is designed to

expand the knowledge and skills of the basic pump operator. The classroom portion of the program consists of

lectures covering BPOC review; theoretical and fire ground hydraulic calculations; sprinkler and standpipes; Class A

& B foam; and the principles behind moving volumes of water in excess of 500 GPM.

Practical evolutions will include hydrant testing; relay pumping; master stream and elevated master stream operations;

sprinkler and standpipe operations; and foam operations. Course will provide the 2018 APOC Student Workbook.

Requirement: PPE Course Time: 16 Hours

Lead Instructor: Vincent Pelletier, Captain Maine Fire Service Institute

Mail Registrations & Invoices to: YCCA ~ 1 Summer Street, Kennebunk ME 04043

SATURDAY & SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 29 & 30, 2018

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2 DAY COURSE

2.07 SWIFTWATER RESCUE TECHNICIAN $395 FIRE / EMS / LIFEGUARD

LOCATION: Kennebunkport Village Fire Dept., 32 North Street, Kennebunkport *LUNCH AND DRINKS PROVIDED BOTH DAYS!

DAY 1: SATURDAY 8:00 a.m. - 6:00p.m. A comprehensive and fast-paced 2 day program consisting of the Water Rescue Technician course on Day 1; and the

second day dedicated exclusively to dynamic water conditions, conducted entirely in a moving water environment.

4.5 hours classroom session, then 4.5 hours practical water sessions in the ocean at Colony Beach.

DAY 2: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Practical sessions at Saco River off Water Street, Saco.

GEAR REQUIREMENTS: Participants must provide their own wetsuit or swiftwater rescue dry suit, gloves, rigid footgear

(i.e. wetsuit booties, tennis shoes or water shoes). Lifesaving Resources will provide Type V Rescue Life Jacket and

Helmet, and Guidebook for each participant.

Note: Wetsuits may be rented from AQUAHOLICS in Kennebunk, and LIQUID DREAMS in Wells.

PRE-REQUISITES: To participate in this course, participants must be strong swimmers and must be able to pass the

pre-requisite swim test identified within the course. Description for this class found on Lifesaving Resources website.

http://www.lifesaving.com. After you have register, you will receive a confirmation packet from Lifesaving Resources,

LLC with further instructions, and pre-requisite reading material. Course Meets / Exceeds NFPA 1670 for Swiftwater

Technical Rescue. Students receive Insignia and course completion Certificate valid for 5 years.

INSTRUCTOR: GERALD DWORKIN LIFESAVING RESOURCES, LLC

3 DAY COURSE

3.01 Combined Company Operations on the Fire ground...Beyond Bread and Butter! $150 FIRE

Course Time: Friday Night: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00p.m. & Saturday/Sunday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Location: Washington Hose Fire Dept., 159 Port Road, Kennebunk

We all go to fire, some more often than others. This weekend will provide firefighters with hands-on evolutions

of engine and truck company techniques for the type of fires we go to most often, in single family occupancies,

and specifically designed for the reality of our short-staffed crews.

THE EVOLUTIONS WILL INCLUDE hose stretches, hose line handling operations, hose movement to upper and lower

floors, ground ladders, search techniques, ventilation/roof operations, and vent-enter-search techniques.

DURING THE SUNDAY SCENARIOS, attendees will work as operating companies under live fire conditions to practice

skills and techniques learned and discussed earlier in the weekend.

NOTE: Evolutions will be done at an acquired structure located at 274 Alewive Road (Route 35) Kennebunk.

This course includes an evening lecture on Friday, and two days of hands-on skills and scenario-based evolutions.

Prerequisite: ME BLS Basic FF /or Firefighter I /or FF I & II levels

Requirements: Full PPE & 2 SCBA Bottles

Instructors: New England F.O.O.L.S.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 29 & 30, 2018

See you September 29 & 30, 2018!

FRIDAY NIGHT, SATURDAY & SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 28-29-30, 2018

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YORK COUNTY CHIEFS’ ASSOCIATION

45th ANNUAL FIRE & EMS TRAINING SCHOOL 2018

REGISTRATION FORM (REGISTRATION CLOSING DATE: SEPTEMBER 21, 2018)

IMPORTANT: This Registration Form must be completed in full. Send to kgagnon@kennebunkmaine.us

Or FAX to: (207) 985-1145, or Mail to: YCCA, Attn: Karen M. Wheeler, 1 Summer Street, Kennebunk ME 04043

PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

Name:

Telephone: Cell:

Last 4 Digits of Social Security: Date of Birth:

Mailing Address: City/Town:

State: Zip: Email:

Fire/EMS Position: EMS License #:

PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

Department:

Department Mailing Address: City/Town:

State: Zip:

Chiefs’ Name: Chiefs’ Telephone #:

SELECT YOUR COURSE PREFERENCE BY CHECKING THE APPROPRIATE BOX BELOW.

1-DAY COURSES

1.01 WATER RESCUE TECHNICIAN (SAT) September 29 $ 225

1.02 BLS SKILLS (SAT) September 29 $ 75

1.03 ASSESS/MGMT PEDIATRIC & NEONATE PATIENTS (SAT) September 29 $ 75

1.04 ALS SKILLS (SUN) September 30 $ 75

1.05 MARITIME OPERATIONS (BASIC) (SUN) September 30 $ 75

2-DAY COURSES ~ SATURDAY & SUNDAY ~ September 29 & 30, 2018

2.01 BASIC PUMP OPERATOR COURSE (BPOC)) $ 150

2.02 AERIAL LADDER OPERATIONS $ 150

2.03 REAL WORLD EXTRICATION! $ 150

2.04 COMMANDING INITIAL FIRE ATTACK $ 150

2.05 EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATIONS COURSE (EVOC) $ 150

2.06 ADVANCED PUMP OPERATOR COURSE (APOC $ 150

2.07 SWIFTWATER RESCUE TECHNICIAN $ 395

3-DAY COURSE ~ FRIDAY NIGHT & SATURDAY & SUNDAY ~ September 28, 29 & 30, 2018

3.01 COMBINED COMPANY OPERATIONS ON THE FIRE GROUND... BEYOND BREAD & BUTTER! $ 150

PAYMENT TYPE: CHECK OR PURCHASE ORDER #

NOTES:

CHIEF’S SIGNATURE: (Required)