Training Officer Workshop

1999 Fire College2 Course Introduction Introduction of InstructorsIntroduction of Instructors –Forest Reeder, Field Staff, FSI Battalion Chief, TSO, Pleasantview/Tri-State Fire Protection DistrictsBattalion Chief, TSO, Pleasantview/Tri-State Fire Protection Districts –Rudy Horist, Field Staff, FSI Training Officer, Elgin Fire DepartmentTraining Officer, Elgin Fire Department –Matt Weber, Field Staff, FSI Division Chief, Urbana Fire DepartmentDivision Chief, Urbana Fire Department

1999 Fire College3 Course Overview Course GoalCourse Goal –To learn the skills necessary to function in the capacity of a training officer and/or instructor in the Illinois Fire Service. How this will be accomplishedHow this will be accomplished –Using a ficticous fire department and actual situations, we will simulate the activities necessary to function as a training officer and instructor.

1999 Fire College4 Course Objectives To understand the requirements of the Office of the State Fire Marshal relating to training and educationTo understand the requirements of the Office of the State Fire Marshal relating to training and education To learn the necessary skills required to schedule, staff and organize a fire department training programTo learn the necessary skills required to schedule, staff and organize a fire department training program To understand how to utilize the programs available to teach and certify firefightersTo understand how to utilize the programs available to teach and certify firefighters To share ideas and exchange success stories to improve to overall structure of fire department training programsTo share ideas and exchange success stories to improve to overall structure of fire department training programs

1999 Fire College5 Who is a Training Officer? TeacherTeacher MotivatorMotivator Role ModelRole Model High Level of DedicationHigh Level of Dedication Future leader of DepartmentFuture leader of Department

1999 Fire College6 Our Fire Department Fireside Fire DepartmentFireside Fire Department ChiefChief Training OfficerTraining Officer Department membersDepartment members Courses in progress or just completedCourses in progress or just completed Planning function within the organizationPlanning function within the organization

1999 Fire College7 Where does a FD begin? Once a fire department is organized it may elect to participate in the OSFM certification and reimbursement program.Once a fire department is organized it may elect to participate in the OSFM certification and reimbursement program. –State of Illinois has the finest program in the nation –Majority of certifications carry IFSAC approval –Certification training programs are made available free of charge to fire departments who meet certain criteria

1999 Fire College8 Request for Provisional Facility Approval The fire chief agrees to meet minimum criteria to participate in the programThe fire chief agrees to meet minimum criteria to participate in the program –Fire station that serves as a classroom –Pumper that meets current NFPA 1901 criteria –Current set of IFSTA manuals –Improvise to provide all required training –Keep training records in accordance with Training Record Jacket requirements May request Unlimited Facility Approval if criteria metMay request Unlimited Facility Approval if criteria met

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1999 Fire College11 Application for Course Approval Needed by fd’s, schools, colleges or state associations who wish to offer courses recognized by the Division.Needed by fd’s, schools, colleges or state associations who wish to offer courses recognized by the Division. –Check appropriate level or course the organization wishes to teach and certify firefighters at Must have an instructor at the level they wish to certify firefighters atMust have an instructor at the level they wish to certify firefighters at –Names and S/S # are needed to verify certifications –Course approval will be valid for 5 years unless new Chief is hired Or when new courses are addedOr when new courses are added

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1999 Fire College14 When Beginning a New Course Each student must be issued a set of course objectives from the approved courseEach student must be issued a set of course objectives from the approved course –Certification criteria is made from this –Practical and written examinations come from these sources

1999 Fire College15 Courses and Certifications Available 32 certification levels are available at this time32 certification levels are available at this time A majority of these courses are available to fire departments to teach in-house if they meet the instructor and student prerequisitesA majority of these courses are available to fire departments to teach in-house if they meet the instructor and student prerequisites –Fire Officer Certification courses are only taught by State Associations and Community Colleges

1999 Fire College16 Available Examinations

1999 Fire College17 Requesting an Examination Requests must be submitted at least 30 days prior to test dateRequests must be submitted at least 30 days prior to test date Request is a legal documentRequest is a legal document Must be reviewed at returned with CONFIRMATION stamp in order for FF to challenge their examMust be reviewed at returned with CONFIRMATION stamp in order for FF to challenge their exam Front of Form Must Have: Level of Exam Name/address of FD 4 exam date/locations Department/school having course approval Box for Chief/School Director Signature of certified instructor

1999 Fire College18 Requesting an Examination Reverse Side of Form:Reverse Side of Form: Fire Department ID #Fire Department ID # Examination requestedExamination requested Printed name of FF(s) challenging the examPrinted name of FF(s) challenging the exam Social Security number of each firefighter challengingSocial Security number of each firefighter challenging Most Common Errors: Lack of original signatures Dept./School does not have course approval Instructor not qualified for level of exam requested Received after 30 day deadline Fax copies are not accepted

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1999 Fire College21 Application for Certification Must be submitted for each level of certification desiredMust be submitted for each level of certification desired –Must submit the validation/attestation sheet when required –Validation/attestation is the proof of completion of practicals FF 2FF 2 FF 3FF 3 HazMat AwarenessHazMat Awareness HazMat OperationsHazMat Operations –FAE and Fire Officer III require specific practical forms Proof of course completion must be submitted with applicationProof of course completion must be submitted with application

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1999 Fire College23 Remember!! Applications for Certification are to be submitted ONLY with ALL required paperwork and when ALL prerequisites for certification at that level have been completed.Applications for Certification are to be submitted ONLY with ALL required paperwork and when ALL prerequisites for certification at that level have been completed.

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1999 Fire College29 Validation and Attestation Sheet Verifies that the training has been completed according to OSFM policy and proceduresVerifies that the training has been completed according to OSFM policy and procedures –Required for cognitive/practical completion records for all courses except FAE FAE requires hydraulics practical formFAE requires hydraulics practical form Driver validation by departmentDriver validation by department Complete form with original signatures is required with application for certificationComplete form with original signatures is required with application for certification

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1999 Fire College31 Course Completion Roster Serve as proof of course completionServe as proof of course completion Must be completed for the following coursesMust be completed for the following courses –FF2 –FF3 –FAE –HazMat Awareness –HazMat Operations –All Rescue Specialist Courses

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