1. SFD Strategic Planning March 16, 2007 Professional Development “Preparing for the Next Level”

2. SFD Strategic Planning 2007 “Professional development is the planned, progressive life-long process of education, training, self- development and experience.” IAFC

3. SFD Strategic Planning 2007 Professional Development Professional development is a Journey, not a destination. Systematic Deliberate

4. SFD Strategic Planning 2007 Strategic Questions Where are we now? Where do we want to be? How do we get there? How do we know when we have arrived? What do we do if unsuccessful?

5. SFD Strategic Planning 2007 Strategic Questions and Answers 1.Where are we now? No Succession Plan 2.Where do we want to be? We want our Officers able to function effectively in Supervising, Managing and Administrative roles. 3.How do we get there? Begin at the entry level.

6. SFD Strategic Planning 2007 Strategic Questions and Answers 4. How do we know when we have arrived? We have arrived when Officers efficiently and effectively meet the required standards. 5. What do we do if unsuccessful? We identify those areas which need attention and make strategic changes accordingly. Failure is not an option.

7. SFD Strategic Planning 2007 Mapping Education Training Experience Self-development Mentoring

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9. SFD Strategic Planning 2007 Division Officers Each Division has special educational and training needs for its Officers. Each Rank has special needs Divisions and Ranks will Identify those needs both education and training.

10. SFD Strategic Planning 2007 Breakout Sessions Division Groups / Rank Group 1. What educational requirements are needed for your Division or rank group? 2. What skills are needed for your Division or rank group?

11. SFD Strategic Planning March 16, 2007 Career Path Suppression ARFF Division Communication Division EMS Division Prevention Division Maintenance Division Safety Division Training Division

12. SFD Strategic Planning March 16, 2007 Professional Development “Preparing for the Next Level”

13. SFD Strategic Planning March 16, 2007 SUPPRESSION Career Path

14. SFD Strategic Planning March 16, 2007 Entry Level Firefighter / Foundation The entry level personnel is required by La. standards to complete FF-I. Members at this level are primarily supervised and have no data entry responsibilities. Recommended Training and Education FF – NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter I and II Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic ?? Introduction to Computing

15. SFD Strategic Planning March 16, 2007 Entry Level Firefighter / Foundation Recommended Training and Education Customer Service Training Operating Power Tools NIMS 700 ICS 100

16. SFD Strategic Planning March 16, 2007 Fire Apparatus Driver Requirements NFPA 1002 The Fire Driver duties includes firefighting, Apparatus operation and some record and report documentation. Recommended Training and Education Required Pump Operators Course Required Aerial Operation Course Driver Operation Course Computer classes – Microsoft Word.

17. SFD Strategic Planning March 16, 2007 Fire Apparatus Driver Requirements NFPA 1002 Recommended Training and Education Vehicle Maintenance Report Writing Primary Leadership Development ICS 200

18. SFD Strategic Planning March 16, 2007 Entry Level Officers Entry level Officers will complete training and recommendations specific to their duties and responsibilities.

19. SFD Strategic Planning March 16, 2007 Entry Level Officers All suppression and division officers shall have a minimum of the following recommendation. Recommended Training and Education Introduction to Computing / e-mailing Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint NFA Fire Communication Report and Documentation Class Instructor I NFPA 1041 ICS 300

20. SFD Strategic Planning March 16, 2007 Fire Captain The Captain shall meet the requirements for NFPA 1021 Fire Officer I. Recommended Training and Education NFA Command and Control Incident Command Life Safety Codes Class Fire Service Communication

21. SFD Strategic Planning March 16, 2007 Fire Captain Recommended Training and Education Personnel Management Human Resource Management Customer Service Resource Management Time Management

22. SFD Strategic Planning March 16, 2007 District Chief The District Chief and Division Asst. Chief of Training, Prevention and EMS shall meet the requirements for NFPA 1021 Fire Officer II. The candidate shall meet the requirements of Fire Officer I as defined in NFPA 1021, Fire Instructor I as defined in NFPA 1041. Recommended Training and Education All recommendations of the Fire Captain Fire Service Financial Advance Safety Operations and Management Interpersonal Dynamics in the Fire Service

23. SFD Strategic Planning March 16, 2007 Assistant Chief The Admin. Chief shall meet the requirements for NFPA 1021 Fire Officer III. The candidate shall meet the requirements of Fire Officer II as defined in NFPA 1021, Fire Instructor II as defined in NFPA 1041. Recommended Training and Education All recommendations of the District Chief Fire Service Financial Advance Safety Operations and Management Interpersonal Dynamics in the Fire Service

24. SFD Strategic Planning March 16, 2007 ARFF Career Path

25. SFD Strategic Planning March 16, 2007 Chief of ARFF The Chief of ARFF shall meet the requirements for NFPA 1021 Fire Officer I,II and III. Recommended Training and Education 3 years Aviation Task Force experiences Airport Firefighter Certification

26. SFD Strategic Planning March 16, 2007 Communication Division Career Path

27. SFD Strategic Planning March 16, 2007 Communication ( FCO 1 ) The FCO 1 Officer shall meet the requirements for NFPA 1061 Public Safety Telecommunication Recommended Training and Education Public Safety Telecommunicator 1 (40 hours) (APCO Certified Course) Emergency Medical Dispatch (52 hours) (APCO Certified Course) TDD (4 hours) CPR (6 hours) Hazmat Awareness (4 hours) Fire Service Communications (32 hours) (APCO Certified Course)

28. SFD Strategic Planning March 16, 2007 Communication ( FCO 2) The FCO 2 Officer shall meet the requirements for NFPA 1061 Public Safety Telecommunication II. Recommended Training and Education Communications Center Supervisor (APCO Certified) Communications Training Officer (APCO Certified) Evaluation instruments/ Expectations Software, etc. The Telecommunicator Role in Homeland Security (APCO Certified)

29. SFD Strategic Planning March 16, 2007 Communication ( FCO 2) The FCO 2 Officer shall meet the requirements for NFPA 1061 Public Safety Telecommunication II. Recommended Training and Education NFA Interpersonal Dynamics (NFA Certified) Records Management Associates Degree Public Safety Communications (APCO/Jacksonville University) or equivalent degree program with focus on public safety management. ( Optional ) Customer Service and Team Building (APCO Certified) Liability Issues (APCO Certified)

30. SFD Strategic Planning March 16, 2007 EMS Division Career Path

31. SFD Strategic Planning March 16, 2007 EMS Officer The EMS Officer shall meet the requirements for NFPA 1021 Fire Officer I. Recommended Training and Education NFA Management of EMS Statistical Analysis Course Basic Disaster Life Support Advance Disaster Life Support

32. SFD Strategic Planning March 16, 2007 EMS Officer Recommended Training and Education Six Sigma-TQM

33. SFD Strategic Planning March 16, 2007 Prevention Division Career Path

34. SFD Strategic Planning March 16, 2007 Fire Prevention Officer The Fire Prevention Officer shall meet the requirements for NFPA 1021 Fire Officer I and the requirements specific to his/her duty assignment. Recommended Training and Education for Fire Inspector. LSU FETC Fire Inspector I and II NFA Inspector Course NFPA 1031 Certification

35. SFD Strategic Planning March 16, 2007 Fire Prevention Officer The Fire Prevention Officer shall meet the requirements for NFPA 1021 Fire Officer I and the requirements specific to his/her duty assignment. Recommended Training and Education for Public Education. LSU FETC Fire Inspector I and II NFA Public Education Courses NFPA 1041 Instructor II NFPA 1035 Certification

36. SFD Strategic Planning March 16, 2007 Fire Prevention Officer The Fire Prevention Officer shall meet the requirements for NFPA 1021 Fire Officer I and the requirements specific to his/her duty assignment. Recommended Training and Education for Fire Investigator. LSU FETC Fire Inspector I and II LSU FETC Fire Arson Investigation NFA Fire/ Arson Course SPD P.O.S.T Certification Course

37. SFD Strategic Planning March 16, 2007 Fire Prevention Officer Recommended Training and Education for Fire Investigator. Haz-Mat Technician Course FBI Hazardous Devices School Course IAAI Certified Fire Investigator NFPA 1033 Certification

38. SFD Strategic Planning March 16, 2007 Maintenance Division Career Path

39. SFD Strategic Planning March 16, 2007 Emergency Vehicle Technician ( EVT ) The Emergency Vehicle Technician shall meet the requirements for NFPA 1021 Fire Officer I and NFPA 1071 Emergency Vehicle Technician. Recommended Training and Education NAVT Level I,2 and 3

40. SFD Strategic Planning March 16, 2007 Safety Division Career Path

41. SFD Strategic Planning March 16, 2007 Chief Safety Officer The Chief Safety Officer shall meet the entry level requirements of NFPA 1021 Fire Officer I and NFPA 1521 standard for Fire Department Safety Officer. Recommended Training and Education Incident Safety Officer Certification Health and Safety Officer Certification NFA Command and Control HazMat Technician Certification

42. SFD Strategic Planning March 16, 2007 Training Division Career Path

43. SFD Strategic Planning March 16, 2007 Training Officer The Training Officer shall meet the requirements for NFPA 1021 Fire Officer I and Fire Instructor II as defined in NFPA 1041. Recommended Training and Education NFA Fire Service Course Design NFA Training Program Management NFA Management of EMS

44. SFD Strategic Planning March 16, 2007 Training Officer Recommended Training and Education BEMS EMT Instructor ACLS Instructor PALS Instructor BLS Instructor

45. SFD Strategic Planning March 16, 2007 Executive Level Career Path

46. SFD Strategic Planning March 16, 2007 Fire Officer IV (Executive. Chief) Those Officers seeking Executive Positions shall meet the requirements for NFPA 1021 Fire Officer IV. The candidate shall meet the requirements of Fire Officer III as defined in NFPA 1021, Policies and procedures; local, state/provincial, and federal regulations; community demographics; community issues; and formal and informal community leaders. Recommended Training and Education Executive Fire Officer Program EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT LEADING COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION EXECUTIVE ANALYSIS OF FIRE SERVICE OPERATION IN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

47. SFD Strategic Planning March 16, 2007 Training Academy Role FF-I and FF II – Study guides will be given to all stations and Divisions. Written test for certifications will be scheduled in quarterly intervals. Officers and Drivers will be scheduled for City computer classes The Academy will develop a Training Transcript for each personnel All courses will be conducted in-house Leadership training will focus only on recommended courses

48. SFD Strategic Planning March 16, 2007 SunPro What Certifications Do I Have? What Certifications Do I Need? Training Module

49. SFD Strategic Planning March 16, 2007 Goals To have a comprehensive means of tracking Training and Professional Development obtained by ALL members of the Shreveport Fire Department. Standardize the way Training Records are captured by the Shreveport Fire Department. Reducing Paperwork. Meet and/or Exceed PIAL Requirements.

50. SFD Strategic Planning March 16, 2007 Data Input Company / Division Level  Company School Sheets ( 240 Hours )  Multi-Company Outside Night Drills ( 8 Drills )  HazMat Awareness Training ( 3 Hours ) Academy Level  Certifications (IFSAC, NFA, College, Specialized Training)  Recruit Training ( 240 Hours )  Driver training New ( 40 Hours ) Ongoing ( 12 Hours )  Officer Training ( 12 Hours )  EMS Refresher CPR ACLS PALS In-Service

51. SFD Strategic Planning March 16, 2007 SunPro (FireRMS 4.2)

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54. Entering Company & Drills Training with Ease

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61. Authorization

62. SFD Strategic Planning March 16, 2007 Reports

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64. Credentials Earned

65. SFD Strategic Planning March 16, 2007 What Do I Have?

66. SFD Strategic Planning March 16, 2007 Credentials Earned By Personnel

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68. View By Credentials

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71. Reports

72. SFD Strategic Planning March 16, 2007 Credentials Earned Report

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