1. Operational Foundation Training
‘DELIVERING A CONFIDENT, COMPETENT, AND DIVERSE WORKFORCE’
Fire Service College
18th – 19th May

2. AIM
To outline the challenges and issues identified in training personnel without previous operational experiences.

3. Setting The Programme Role of the EFSM Expectations & Assessments
Duration of programme
Candidate private study.

4. Background & Development
The setting of the syllabus & gathering evidence
Regional Scene
National Scene .

5. Complexity What Level is Required Bronze Command Silver Command
Gold Command
What Level is Required

6. Relevant National Standards:
EFSM2 Lead, monitor and support people to resolve operational incidents
EFSM 3 Determine solutions to hazards and risks identified through inspection and investigation

7. EFSM 2 Lead, monitor and support people to resolve operational incidents
Leadership skills
Health, safety and risk management
Planning techniques
Building teams
Incident Command
Incident debriefs - reviewing performance
Planning and allocating work
Incident command – strategic
Environmental risks and control
Leadership styles
Critical decision-making
The role and importance of command support.

9. Programme - To Date FF Phase Basic – (3 Weeks) Hose, Pumps & Ladders
Knots & Lines
Locker Drills / equipment familiarisation
RTC
Links to command.

10. Programme - To Date FF Phase BA - ( 1 Week) FF BA Course Fire Science
Search & Rescue
Links to command.

11. Programme - To Date FF Consolidation – (1 Week) Refreshing core basics
BA Scenarios
RTC Scenarios
Links to command.

12. Programme - Supervisory
ICS Basic
Internal Command Training
Vector / Fire Studio
Exercises
Formal Assessment & Mentoring
Duration.

13. Programme - Middle ICS Advanced External Command Training
Vector / Fire Studio – Internal
Exercises & Mentoring
Formal Assessment
Duration.

14. Assessment – Duration 3 week sessions assessed via TC Staff
Lecture preparation & delivery – Ops Managers
Mentoring
Exercise Planning and attendance to complete specialist role
Completion of Development Folder
Internal verification via written assessments
E-Learning
Ongoing Operational Training
Ongoing internal support via training sessions

15. Operational Foundation Training
‘DELIVERING A CONFIDENT, COMPETENT, AND DIVERSE WORKFORCE’
Fire Service College
18th – 19th May

16. Practical Application EFSM2 – WM7