1. Michigan Office of Fire Fighter Training 1 Office of Firefighter Training Firefighter I & II Student Orientation

2. Michigan Office of Fire Fighter Training 2 Objectives FF I & II student qualifications & responsibilities FF I & II student qualifications & responsibilities Facility familiarization Facility familiarization Course structure and content Course structure and content Responsibilities of the training agency and the instructor Responsibilities of the training agency and the instructor Instructors personal expectations Instructors personal expectations Course safety Course safety Testing and certification procedures Testing and certification procedures

3. Michigan Office of Fire Fighter Training 3 Introduction/Administration Instructor introduction Instructor introduction Student introduction Student introduction Complete course roster (BFS 102) Complete course roster (BFS 102) Explain the student activity record Explain the student activity record Complete the first attendance roster Complete the first attendance roster

4. Michigan Office of Fire Fighter Training 4 Common Abbreviations MFFTC – Michigan Fire Fighter’s Training Council MFFTC – Michigan Fire Fighter’s Training Council OFFT – Office of Fire Fighter Training OFFT – Office of Fire Fighter Training FF I – Firefighter one program FF I – Firefighter one program FF II – Firefighter two program FF II – Firefighter two program BFS – Bureau of Fire Services BFS – Bureau of Fire Services F.D. – Fire Department F.D. – Fire Department HazMat – Hazardous Materials HazMat – Hazardous Materials

5. Michigan Office of Fire Fighter Training 5 Common Abbreviations FRA – HazMat First Responder Awareness FRA – HazMat First Responder Awareness FRO – HazMat First Responder Operations FRO – HazMat First Responder Operations ICS – Incident Command System ICS – Incident Command System IFSTA – International Fire Service Training Association IFSTA – International Fire Service Training Association NFPA – National Fire Protection Association NFPA – National Fire Protection Association 1001 – The NFPA Standards for Professional Qualifications which we use as the basis for our FF I and FF II program 1001 – The NFPA Standards for Professional Qualifications which we use as the basis for our FF I and FF II program

6. Michigan Office of Fire Fighter Training 6 As New Firefighters Become acquainted with the job Become acquainted with the job Are responsible for many tasks as well as: Are responsible for many tasks as well as: To yourself, your family, your co-workers, supervisors, and your community To yourself, your family, your co-workers, supervisors, and your community You will do more than put out fires You will do more than put out fires EMS, Prevention, Training, HazMat, etc. EMS, Prevention, Training, HazMat, etc. This should not be the first and last class of your fire service career. This should not be the first and last class of your fire service career.

7. Michigan Office of Fire Fighter Training 7 NFPA 1001 Originally developed in 1970 to create a standard for professional qualifications for firefighters Originally developed in 1970 to create a standard for professional qualifications for firefighters Specifies in terms of performance based objectives the minimum level of competency for non paid, part paid, or full paid firefighters Specifies in terms of performance based objectives the minimum level of competency for non paid, part paid, or full paid firefighters Revised every 5 years Revised every 5 years Widely accepted as the standard for firefighters in North America Widely accepted as the standard for firefighters in North America Michigan testing and certification revolves around the NFPA 1001 standard Michigan testing and certification revolves around the NFPA 1001 standard

8. Michigan Office of Fire Fighter Training 8 Student Qualifications & Responsibilities Minimum age requirement Minimum age requirement 18 years old on or before the first night of class (Except Explorers or Cadets) 18 years old on or before the first night of class (Except Explorers or Cadets) Handout #1

9. Michigan Office of Fire Fighter Training 9 Student Qualifications & Responsibilities Attendance and participation Attendance and participation Report to class on time Report to class on time Sign in on the attendance roster each night Sign in on the attendance roster each night One 10 minute break each hour One 10 minute break each hour Compete assignments on time Compete assignments on time Required to attend 90% of classroom training and 100% of practical skills training Required to attend 90% of classroom training and 100% of practical skills training Required to submit no less than 90% of homework assignments Required to submit no less than 90% of homework assignments Explain the makeup policy Explain the makeup policy Cooperate with equipment and facility cleanup Cooperate with equipment and facility cleanup Chief notification if 5% of requirements are missed Chief notification if 5% of requirements are missed Termination if 10% of requirements are missed Termination if 10% of requirements are missed Terminated students can not challenge the exam with the class Terminated students can not challenge the exam with the class Handout #1

10. Michigan Office of Fire Fighter Training 10 Student Qualifications & Responsibilities Required student materials Required student materials Textbook and workbook (IFSTA/Brady, Thompson/Delmar, Jones & Bartlett) Textbook and workbook (IFSTA/Brady, Thompson/Delmar, Jones & Bartlett) Explain the textbook and workbook layouts Explain the textbook and workbook layouts Pen or pencil & paper Pen or pencil & paper A CPR pocket mask for the CPR class session A CPR pocket mask for the CPR class session Instructor’s list of required materials Instructor’s list of required materials Handout #1

11. Michigan Office of Fire Fighter Training 11 Student Qualifications & Responsibilities Conduct / Ethics Conduct / Ethics Attention and active participation is required Attention and active participation is required Disruptive behavior will result in expulsion or disciplinary action Disruptive behavior will result in expulsion or disciplinary action No weapons are to be worn or carried during training or testing No weapons are to be worn or carried during training or testing Discrimination or harassment strictly prohibited Discrimination or harassment strictly prohibited Cheating is grounds for immediate expulsion Cheating is grounds for immediate expulsion No guests are allowed in class or practicals No guests are allowed in class or practicals Pagers and radios should be set in the alert position Pagers and radios should be set in the alert position Cell phones should be set in the vibrate position Cell phones should be set in the vibrate position Chief is notified of any discipline problems Chief is notified of any discipline problems Under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance is grounds for immediate expulsion Under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance is grounds for immediate expulsion Handout #1

12. Michigan Office of Fire Fighter Training 12 Student Qualifications & Responsibilities Department Membership Department Membership Must be a member of an organized fire department Must be a member of an organized fire department Exceptions: college degree programs Exceptions: college degree programs Required Dress & Equipment Required Dress & Equipment Appropriate to the class activity being conducted Appropriate to the class activity being conducted Practicals – complete turnout gear Practicals – complete turnout gear Instructor will announce exception Instructor will announce exception Participation will not be allowed if the equipment is inadequate or unsafe Participation will not be allowed if the equipment is inadequate or unsafe Handout #1

13. Michigan Office of Fire Fighter Training 13 Student Qualifications & Responsibilities Testing Equipment Required Testing Equipment Required Coat Coat Bunker pants Bunker pants Head, eye, and face protection (Helmet) Head, eye, and face protection (Helmet) Boots Boots Gloves Gloves Hood Hood Positive Pressure SCBA Positive Pressure SCBA PASS Device PASS Device All equipment must meet DELEG/MIOSHA: General Industry Safety Standards, Part 74. Fire Fighting Handout #1

14. Michigan Office of Fire Fighter Training 14 Student Qualifications & Responsibilities Facial Hair – Restricted Facial Hair – Restricted Required compliance with DELEG/MIOSHA: Occupational Health Standards: Part 451, Respiratory Protection: 1910.134, (g)(l)(i)(A) & (B) Required compliance with DELEG/MIOSHA: Occupational Health Standards: Part 451, Respiratory Protection: 1910.134, (g)(l)(i)(A) & (B) Restricts the wearing of facial hair by persons required to wear self-contained breathing apparatus Restricts the wearing of facial hair by persons required to wear self-contained breathing apparatus Your life depends on a good seal Your life depends on a good seal Handout #1

15. Michigan Office of Fire Fighter Training 15 Student Qualifications & Responsibilities Facial Hair – Restricted (cont’d) OFFT instructors and all FF I & II students and test candidates shall be completely free of facial hair that comes between the sealing surface of the face piece and the face or that interferes with valve function or any condition that interferes with face to face piece seal or valve function OFFT instructors and all FF I & II students and test candidates shall be completely free of facial hair that comes between the sealing surface of the face piece and the face or that interferes with valve function or any condition that interferes with face to face piece seal or valve function Failure to comply: Failure to comply: Instructors shall not allow the student to participate Instructors shall not allow the student to participate OFFT instructors shall be decertified OFFT instructors shall be decertified Test proctor shall not allow test candidates to take the exam Test proctor shall not allow test candidates to take the exam Handout #1

16. Michigan Office of Fire Fighter Training 16 Student Qualifications & Responsibilities Disciplinary Procedures Disciplinary Procedures Formal discipline involving warnings and/or termination will be made to the student’s fire chief with copies provided to: Formal discipline involving warnings and/or termination will be made to the student’s fire chief with copies provided to: Student Student OFFT Region Supervisor OFFT Region Supervisor Instructor Instructor Handout #1

17. Michigan Office of Fire Fighter Training 17 Student Qualifications & Responsibilities Fees Fees Set by the lead instructor and based on course costs Set by the lead instructor and based on course costs May be non-refundable May be non-refundable Identification Identification Must provide a valid driver’s license with picture Must provide a valid driver’s license with picture If no driver license, a picture ID and certified copy of your birth certificate is acceptable If no driver license, a picture ID and certified copy of your birth certificate is acceptable ID must be provided at: ID must be provided at: Time of application Time of application Practical skills training sessions Practical skills training sessions Both stages of the State Exam (written and practical) Both stages of the State Exam (written and practical) Handout #1

18. Michigan Office of Fire Fighter Training 18 Student Qualifications & Responsibilities Physical Physical The program requires significant physical exertion and stamina The program requires significant physical exertion and stamina Persons with the following conditions should NOT participate without the written approval of a physician: Persons with the following conditions should NOT participate without the written approval of a physician: Heart conditions Heart conditions Respiratory conditions Respiratory conditions Pregnancy Pregnancy Other physical conditions Other physical conditions All applicants should consult with their personal/departmental physician before participating All applicants should consult with their personal/departmental physician before participating Americans with Disabilities Act applies to employers. ADA accommodation requests must be submitted to the Lansing Office. Americans with Disabilities Act applies to employers. ADA accommodation requests must be submitted to the Lansing Office. Handout #1

19. Michigan Office of Fire Fighter Training 19 Student Qualifications & Responsibilities Retesting Retesting Retests are done at scheduled examination sites Retests are done at scheduled examination sites Students are responsible to make arrangements Students are responsible to make arrangements Fees may be charged Fees may be charged Course instructors are not obligated to retest students Course instructors are not obligated to retest students Handout #1

20. Michigan Office of Fire Fighter Training 20 Facility Familiarization Classroom location Classroom location Drill and training locations Drill and training locations Rest room, eating, and vending locations Rest room, eating, and vending locations Parking regulations Parking regulations No smoking or chewing tobacco is allowed during classroom, drill, or training sessions No smoking or chewing tobacco is allowed during classroom, drill, or training sessions Included would be sunflower seeds, etc. or anything that is dispelled from the mouth into a cup, can, bottle, etc. Included would be sunflower seeds, etc. or anything that is dispelled from the mouth into a cup, can, bottle, etc.

21. Michigan Office of Fire Fighter Training 21 Course Structure and Content Discuss course schedule Discuss course schedule Review textbook layout Review textbook layout Review other course materials Review other course materials

22. Michigan Office of Fire Fighter Training 22 Responsibility of the Training Agency and the Instructor Handout of the course schedule Handout of the course schedule Review times, locations and dates of training Review times, locations and dates of training Provide a safe environment for conducting the course Provide a safe environment for conducting the course Keep student records current Keep student records current Attendance, quiz scores, hands on scores Attendance, quiz scores, hands on scores

23. Michigan Office of Fire Fighter Training 23 Responsibility of the Training Agency and the Instructor Enforce safety rules Enforce safety rules State the objectives of each lesson and ensure they are met State the objectives of each lesson and ensure they are met Assist the students, whenever possible, in learning the material or any other problems that may arise Assist the students, whenever possible, in learning the material or any other problems that may arise Advise the students of methods to be used to reach them in the event a personal emergency occurs. Advise the students of methods to be used to reach them in the event a personal emergency occurs.

24. Michigan Office of Fire Fighter Training 24 Instructor’s Personal Expectations Make up policy for: Make up policy for: Classroom Classroom Practical skills exercises Practical skills exercises Homework Homework Announce any additional requirements Announce any additional requirements

25. Michigan Office of Fire Fighter Training 25 Course Safety Must be enforced during the entire course without exception Must be enforced during the entire course without exception Any disruptive behavior including horseplay and clowning around during evolutions or classes WILL NOT be tolerated Any disruptive behavior including horseplay and clowning around during evolutions or classes WILL NOT be tolerated Follow instructions implicitly. IF IN DOUBT, ASK THE INSTRUCTOR TO REPEAT THEM. Follow instructions implicitly. IF IN DOUBT, ASK THE INSTRUCTOR TO REPEAT THEM. Safety officer(s) will be assigned for all practical training evolutions Safety officer(s) will be assigned for all practical training evolutions No guests are allowed to attend class without prior approval of the instructor No guests are allowed to attend class without prior approval of the instructor

26. Michigan Office of Fire Fighter Training 26 Testing Procedures Practical skills job sheets and/or written quizzes on each unit in the course Practical skills job sheets and/or written quizzes on each unit in the course State Final Written Examination – State Final Written Examination – Must attain a grade of 70% for certification Must attain a grade of 70% for certification State Practical Skills Examination – State Practical Skills Examination – Must successfully complete the skills stations meeting the proficiency adopted by the MFFTC/OFFT Must successfully complete the skills stations meeting the proficiency adopted by the MFFTC/OFFT