Course Descriptions

(NC CERTIFICATION)

Section 1 - Personal Protective Equipment I & II- (NC Certification) - This class will meet the objectives related to Personal Protective Equipment for NC Certification. This class will begin Friday evening 7-10 p.m. Friday evening attendance is mandatory! (Full turnout gear and SCBA required).

Section 2 - Ventilation I & II - This course will allow the student to complete all objectives relative to ventilation for Firefighter Levels I and II. This class will begin on Friday 1-10 p.m.. Friday attendance is mandatory! (Full turnout gear and SCBA required).

Section 3 - Fire Behavior I & II (NC Certification) - This course will meet the objectives related to Fire Behavior for NC Certification. Saturday only.

Section 4 - Salvage I & II (NC Certification) - This course will meet the objectives related to Salvage for NC Certification. Saturday only.

Section 5 - Overhaul I & II (NC Certification) - This course will meet the objectives related to Overhaul for NC Certification. Sunday only.

Section 6 - Building Construction I & II (NC Certification) - This course will meet the objectives related to Building Construction for NC Certification. Saturday only.

Section 7 - Forcible Entry I & II (NC Certification) - This class will meet the objectives related to Forcible Entry for NC Certification. (Full turnout gear and SCBA required).

Section 8 - Fire Department Organization & Safety I & II (NC Certification) - This course will meet the objectives related to Fire Department Organization and Safety for NC Certification. This class will begin Friday, 1-10 p.m. Friday attendance is mandatory!

Section 9 - Fire Alarms and Communications I & II (NC Certification) - This class will meet the objectives related to Fire Alarms & Communications for NC Certification. This class will begin on Friday evening, 7-10 p.m. Friday attendance is mandatory!

Section 10 - Ropes I & II (NC Certification) - This class meets the objectives related to Ropes for NC Certification.

Section 11 - Ladders I & II (NC Certification) - This class will meet the objectives related to Ladders for NC Certification. This class will begin on Friday evening, 7-10 p.m. Friday attendance is mandatory! (Full turnout gear required).

Section 12 - Hose, Appliances, & Streams I & II (NC Certification) - This class will meet the objectives related to Fire Hose, Appliances & Streams, for NC Certification. This class will begin Friday, 1-10pm. Friday attendance is mandatory! (Full turnout gear required).

Section 13 - Emergency Medical Care I & II (NC Certification) - This class will meet the objectives related to Emergency Medical Care for NC Certification. This class will begin Friday, 7-10 p.m. Friday attendance is mandatory!

Section 14 - Fire Prevention, Public Education & Fire Cause I & II (NC Certification) - This class will meet the objectives related to Fire Prevention, Public Education & Fire Cause for NC Certification. This class will begin Friday, 1-10 p.m. Friday attendance is mandatory!

Section 15 - Water Supplies I & II - This class will meet the objectives related to Water Supplies for NC Certification (Full turnout gear required). This class will begin on Friday evening, 5-10 p.m. Friday attendance is mandatory!

Section 16 - Portable Extinguishers I & II - This class will meet the objectives related to Portable Extinguishers for NC Certification. (Full turnout gear required). Sunday only.

Section 17 - Sprinklers I & II - This class will train students in objectives related to sprinklers for Firefighter I and II.
Starts Friday, 7-10 p.m. Friday attendance is mandatory!

Section 18 - Foam Fire Streams I & II - This course will detail all objectives related to use of foam as it relates to fire streams for Firefighter I and II. Sunday only.

Section 19 - Fire Life Safety Educator - Education 1 - This class meets objectives related to Fire Life Safety Educator: Education I for NC Certification.

Section 20 - Introduction to Pumps - This class will meet the objectives related to Driver Operator: Intro to Pumps for NC Certification. This class will begin on Friday evening 7-10 p.m.. Friday attendance is mandatory! (Full turnout gear required).

Section 21 - Service Testing of Pumps - This class will meet the objectives related to Driver Operator: Service Testing of Pumps for NC Certification. This class will begin on Friday evening, 7-10 p.m.. Friday attendance is mandatory! (Full turnout gear required).

Section 22 - Pump Maintenance - This course will detail all portions of preventative maintenance on various pumps. It will also cover proper recording, keeping procedures and the proper methods to clean and maintain nozzles, appliances, and SCBA equipment on a pumper. Starts Friday, 7-10 p.m. Friday attendance is mandatory!

Section 23 - Intro to Aerials - This course is designed to introduce personnel to various types of aerial fire apparatus and their applications to emergency operations. It will include job and individual performance issues; how to identify various types of aerial apparatus, features of the design and application of aerials and elevating platforms. It will also review unsafe acts as it relates to weather and terrain in placement and use of aerials. It will also review unsafe acts as it relates to driver operator errors. Starts Friday, 7-10 p.m. Friday attendance is mandatory!

Section 24 - Emergency Vehicle Driver (NC Certification) - This course will meet the objectives of the Emergency Vehicle Driver Certification. This class will begin Friday 5-10 p.m. Friday attendance is mandatory! Please dress appropriately. Driving is held rain or shine.

Section 25 - Hazardous Materials Awareness (NC Certification) - This course will meet the North Carolina hazardous materials awareness level competencies as set forth by the North Carolina Fire and Rescue Commission. Also meets 1910.120 and NFPA472 requirements. Starts Friday, 7-10 p.m. Friday attendance is mandatory!

(EMI CERTIFICATION)

Section 26 - ICS 100 & 700 - This course is designed to cover the FEMA-approved core topics for ICS 100 and ICS 700. ICS 100 covers the history, features and principles, and organizational structure of the Incident Command System (ICS). ICS 700 explains the purpose, principles, key components, and benefits of the National Incident Management System (NIMS), which provides a nationwide template to enable all government, private-sector, and nongovernmental organizations to work together during domestic incidents. Both training components include a final exam for both sections. Starts Friday, 5 p.m. Friday attendance is mandatory!

Section 27 - ICS 200 - ICS 200 is designed to enable personnel to operate efficiently during an incident or event with the Incident Command System (ICS). ICS 200 provides training on resources for personnel who are likely to assume a supervisory position within ICS. This course includes a final exam. Prerequisite: ICS 100 and ICS 700.

Section 28 - ICS 300 - This course provides greater description and details of the Incident Command System (ICS) organization and operations, including application of essential principles and description of air operations. There are five modules: Organization and Staffing, Organizing for Incidents and Events, Resources Management, Air Operations and Incident and Event Planning. This course includes a final exam. Prerequisites: ICS 100, ICS 200, and ICS 700.

Section 29 - ICS 400 - This course emphasizes large-scale organization development, roles and relationships of the primary staff, the planning, operational, logistical and fiscal consideration related to a large and complex incident and event management. It describes the application of Area Command and the importance of interagency coordination during complex incidents and events. This course includes a final exam. Prerequisites: ICS 100, ICS 200, ICS 300, and ICS 700.

Section 30 - ICS 800 - The ICS 800 course is designed primarily for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and other Federal department/agency personnel responsible for implementing the National Response Plan.

Section 31 - Basic Public Information Officer - This course is intended for Public Information Officers (PIO) who are new to the field or have had limited experience carrying out their PIO duties. Topics include the role of the PIO in emergency management, conducting awareness campaigns, writing news releases, public speaking, and television interviews.

(NC CERTIFICATION)

Section 32 - RT General - Search - This class will meet the objectives related to RT- General Search for NC Certification. This class will be held on Saturday and Sunday only. (Full turnout gear required).

Section 33 - RT General - Helicopter Planning - This class will meet the objectives related to RT- General Helicopter Transport for NC Certification. This class will be held on Saturday only. (Full turnout gear required).

Section 34- RT General- Victim Management - This class will meet the objectives related to RT-General Victim Management for NC Certification. This class will be held on Friday evening only.

Section 35 - RT VMR - Incident Planning - This class will meet the objectives related to RT- General Incident Planning for NC Certification. Sunday only.

Section 36 - Ropes - Site Operations - This class will present the RT the elements that come into play at rope rescue incidents. Preplanning, site-surveys, incident plans and size up will be covered. The concept of incident management along with the responsibilities and functions of command will be emphasized. This class will present the RT the various types of PPE that are considered appropriate for use at rope rescue incidents. This class will introduce the RT to the operation and function of various tools and equipment commonly used during rope rescue incidents. This includes equipment used for anchoring, mechanical advantage systems, fixed rope systems, lowers and raises, and high lines.

Section 37 - Ropes - Mechanical Advantage - This class will present the RT with the correct techniques for the setup, operation, and function of compound mechanical advantage systems used during rope rescue incidents. Attendee equipment required: helmet, rope gloves, appropriate outdoor clothing & footwear. No shorts. PDUs or coveralls preferred.

Section 38 - Ropes - Highlines - This class will present the RT with the correct techniques for the setup, operation, and function of highline systems for use at a rope rescue incident. Attendee equipment required: helmet, rope gloves, appropriate outdoor clothing & footwear. No shorts. PDUs or coveralls preferred.

Section 39 - Trench - Incident Planning - This class will present the Rescue Technician the elements that come into play at trench rescue incidents. Preplanning, site surveys, incident plans and size-up techniques will be covered. Starts Friday, 5 p.m. Friday attendance is mandatory!

Section 40 - Trench - PPE - This course will provide the Rescue Technician with instruction on various types of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that are considered appropriate for use at trench rescue incidents.

Section 41 - Trench - Rescue Equipment - This class will provide instruction for the Rescue Technician on the operation and function of various tools and equipment commonly used during trench rescue incidents. This includes equipment used for load stabilization, mechanical advantage system, lifting, and trench protective system. Gloves and safety glasses required.

Section 42 - Structural Collapse - Incident Planning - This class will present the RT the elements that come into play at structural collapse incidents. Preplanning, site-surveys, incident plans and size up will be covered. The concept of incident management along with the responsibilities and functions of command will be emphasized. Starts Friday, 1 p.m. Friday attendance is mandatory!

Section 43 - Structural Collapse - PPE - This class will present the RT the various types of PPE that are considered appropriate for use at structural collapse incidents

Section 44 - Structural Collapse - Basic Rescue Equipment - This class will introduce the RT to the operation and function of various tools and equipment commonly used during structural collapse incidents. This includes equipment used for shoring, lifting and moving, breaching and breaking, and using heavy equipment. Gloves and safety glasses required.

Section 45 - Structural Collapse - Search Management - This class will present the RT the techniques for correctly conducting a search mission in a structural collapse environment. Personal fitness factors, necessary resources, and the correct PPE will be discussed as well as the various search methods used by rescue teams in this environment. Attendee equipment required: helmet, boots & gloves; No shorts. Turnout gear, PDU’s or coveralls preferred, safety glasses & ear plugs. Starts Friday, 6 p.m. Friday attendance is mandatory!

Section 46 - Structural Collapse - Victim Removal - This class will offer the RT practical applications for correctly gaining access to, stabilizing the environment, packaging, and removing patients from a structural collapse incident. All the elements of shoring, breaching and breaking, and lifting will be employed. It is the psychomotor section of this specialty and application based. It is highly recommended that this course on Victim Removal be taken after all the other LPs have been completed. Attendee equipment required: helmet, boots & gloves; No shorts. Turnout gear, PDU’s or coveralls preferred, safety glasses & ear plugs.

Section 47- Emergency Medical Dispatch - This course will present students with the proper methods of providing lifesaving medical information and assistance by phone to emergency callers. Students will become familiar with the EMS philosophy and principles as well as gain an understanding of the manual flip card used in medical Priority Dispatch system protocol. Practical applications will include scenario drills. Starts Friday, 1 p.m. Friday attendance is mandatory!

(OTHER CLASSES)

Section 48 - AHA Core Instructor Course - The American Heart Association Core Instructor Course is based on established and validated competencies developed by the International Board of Standards for Training, Performance and Instruction. These competencies comprise a set of skills that have been documented as important for instructors to achieve higher levels of instructional skills. Students wishing to become an AHA instructor must align themselves with a Training Center PRIOR to registering for this course. After the student completes the Core course, they must complete the discipline specific instructor course at their CTC. The CTC in which they are affiliated will issue the instructor credential after their initial monitoring as an instructor.

Section 49 - EMT - Paramedic Continuing Education - This course is designed to meet 15 hours for recredentialing (EMT through EMT-Paramedic). Selected topics in medical & trauma emergencies included. Starts Friday, 7 p.m. Friday attendance is mandatory!

Section 50 - Street Smart HazMat - Real world application of hazardous materials chemistry will be covered. This course will also discuss a few points regarding the basics of chemistry from how elements react with each other and for what reason and to discuss those invisible forces that seem to wreak havoc on the responder. How the actual application of chemistry can be used to help you on a scene and protect you and the lives of you crew. Also review a flow chart and discuss the actual divisions and categories that every chemical will fit into.

Section 51 - Training Officer Responsibilities - This course will cover fire service training needs, including training standards, types of training available, resources, program development, and record keeping. Regulatory requirements of OSHA and ISO will be discussed as well as NC certification programs. Safety and realism in training will also be covered. The new NC Fire & Rescue Commission Junior Member Standard will also be covered in this newly revised course. This class is scheduled for 15 hours and will begin on Friday evening at 7 p.m. Friday evening attendance is mandatory!

Section 52 - Propane Emergencies - This course is designed to give the first responder the basic information regarding LP Gas Emergencies. You will learn about the characteristics, behaviors and properties of LP Gas through terms and definition and class room demonstrations. You will also learn about road and rail transport vehicles. You will learn basic tactic considerations and be able to recognize fight verses not fight scenarios. All this will be applied on the last day of class with actual live burn scenarios utilizing what you have learned in class. Students will need full turnout gear including SCBA with a spare bottle. Starts Friday, 7 p.m. Friday attendance is mandatory!

Section 53 - Meth Lab / Confined Space Response Class - Meth producers are finding more unique ways to hide their production process, including building labs in underground locations. Come review the confined space standard and also learn how to integrate with and assist local, state & federal law enforcement agencies and assist them in their investigation and clean up for these as well as what to expect when acting as their rescue team. This class will be both classroom as well as hands-on session of an actual mock lab. Target audience: personnel providing confined space entry response, law enforcement officers. No prerequisite. Helmet, rope, gloves, coveralls, boots, Class III Harness, 2 carabiners (some equipment may be available for those not having access (i.e. Law Enforcement). Law Enforcement Personnel should bring tactical gear. Starts Friday, 7 p.m. Friday attendance is mandatory!

Section 54 - Gang Awareness - This class will provide information on the history of gangs in NC. It will also cover gang recruitment, initiation, signs, markings, language, colors, as well as a variety of other information on gangs and how their growth is rising in NC. Also learn how gangs are drawing members in from younger age groups and how gangs may be growing in the school systems.

Section 55 - Rescue Boat Operation - Topics covered include NC Boating Laws, navigation, trailering, inspections, launch & recovery, boat operations in various environments including static water and inland flooding, man over board, self-rescue, and waterborne search operation including dragging and dive operations. Attendee equipment required: Type III or V PFD, water rescue helmet, 2- prussik cords, 2- carabiners, 1-knife, 1-whistle, wet or dry suit (bathing suit if wet or dry suit not available), towel, change of clothes and MREs or bag lunch. Starts Friday, 7 p.m. Friday attendance is mandatory!

Section 56 - VFIS-Driver Safety Program - Emergency Vehicle Rollover consists of a comprehensive review of, not only how, but most importantly why driving a vehicle is becoming one of the greatest dangers to emergency service personnel. This program was developed to enlighten emergency responders of the dangers associated with emergency vehicle roll-overs. Responding in Private Owned Vehicles was developed to make sure emergency responders in private vehicles are trained in proper defensive driving techniques, understanding department SOPs for POV response, and how local laws impact POV response. Intersections-This special program stresses eight guidelines that may help reduce the number and severity of intersection accidents and is intended for emergency service organizations responding to incidents in both department and personal vehicles.

Section 57 - Street Smart for Emergency Responders - This program is intensely focused on the safety of emergency responders in everyday situations. During this highly interactive training you will learn and practice techniques that will save your life. A few of the topics presented include: Risk Profiling, Increased Risk Responses, Tactical Approaches to Vehicle and Structures, Surviving If You’re a Hostage, Crime Scene Operations, and Medicine Across a Barricade. This training will offer you a safer approach to common situations that you very frequently encounter, regardless if you are law enforcement officer or Tactical EMT. It is designed for any responder. Several hands-on activities are included to ensure that attendees understand the dangers they face, and how to mitigate them. Attendee required gear: Clothing appropriate for both indoor and seasonal outdoor learning. Pen/Pencil

Section 58 - EMS Patient Care in the Technical Rescue Environment - Are you prepared to provide patient care anywhere your patient is located? This course is designed to introduce the paramedic to the requirements and demands of working in a technical rescue environment. Lecture topics such as basic assessment, extended monitoring, pt. packaging and removal will be discussed. There will also be hands-on practical skills to demonstrate the topics covered. Helmet, gloves, coveralls, boots and ear plugs required for this class.

Section 59 - Advanced Stroke Life Support - This course is designed for prehospital personnel. Students will learn prehospital care protocol regarding transport, emergency department contact, airway, glucose, and hypertension of the stroke patient. Students will also learn to communicate clearly and succinctly with emergency department personnel regarding t-PA contraindications, witness information, and neurologic exam of the stroke patient.

Section 60 - Railroad Emergencies - Familiarizes firefighters, EMS and law enforcement how to handle situations dealing with railroad emergencies. When dealing with railroads and associated emergencies, the approach should be one of caution, constraint and control. Learn to understand how a railroad system works, contact information in case of any emergency on any railroad system. Will cover the identification of hazardous materials cars, pressurized and nonpressurized tank cars and reporting marks of all railroad cars. Discussion of locomotives and how they operate, where and where NOT to go on a locomotive and other dangers. Turnout gear or safety gear required.