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Overview

This is a thirty-five day course. The course prepares the student to become certified as a Fire Instructor I.

The fee for the course is $0 (GTFD covered cost of required text).

Course Prerequisites

Firefighter 2 for one year prior to application date.

Outcome Objectives

After completing the course, the student will have met the sections required for a Fire Instructor I in the NFPA 1041, 2018 edition, Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications. Students who successfully complete the certification process will be certified as a Fire Instructor I.

Text

The required text for the course is IFSTA’s Fire and Emergency Services Instructor, Ninth edition.

While not required, the Fire and Emergency Services Instructor Exam Prep is a valuable tool to help prepare for each lesson in the course and for the certification exam.

Course Evaluation Strategy

The course will be evaluated by Rick Schnautz (Skills) and Courtney Farrand (Written Exam).

Homework Assignment

Open book quizzes are due according to the schedule set.

Pre-Course Reading Assignment

Reading is the responsibility of the student. In class will review material based from the reading material, students will need to be prepared prior to their arrival to make the classroom interactive.

Required Materials

Textbook, notebook, pencil or pen, highlighter, computer or tablet for exam.

Instructor Information

Contact information for the instructor will be provided at the first class session. The goal of the instructor is to help you be successful during the course. You should immediately contact the instructor if you have any questions about the course or course work.

Academic Dishonesty Policy

Academic misconduct includes cheating, plagiarism, falsification of records, unauthorized possession of examinations, intimidation, and any and all other actions that may improperly affect the evaluation of a student’s academic performance or achievement; assisting others in any such act; or attempts to engage in such acts. Any incident of academic misconduct will result in the student being dropped from the course and the student’s sponsoring agency being notified of the incident.

Course Participation

The course utilizes lecture, open discussions, and skills practice to achieve the learning objectives. Every student is expected to:

·       come to course prepared to actively participate in discussions,

·       read the text prior to the next class session,

·       complete all homework assignments,

·       respect the beliefs, opinions, and values of other students,

·       and have an open mind about the issues being discussed.

Holton Fire Department – Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operations Course

The Holton Fire Department Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operations Course is a comprehensive training program designed to prepare emergency responders to recognize, evaluate, and safely respond to hazardous materials incidents. This course meets the requirements of NFPA 472/1072 and is aligned with OSHA 1910.120 (HAZWOPER) standards.

Participants will learn to identify hazardous substances, understand risk assessment principles, and implement defensive response actions to protect themselves, the public, and the environment. The course includes both Awareness- and Operations-level instruction, with practical, scenario-based training.

Course Topics Include:

• Hazard identification using the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG)

• Recognition and classification of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threats

• Use of DOT placards and container identification

• Scene safety and isolation procedures

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) overview

• Decontamination procedures and responder safety

• Evidence preservation and criminal/terrorist activity awareness

• Incident command and communication roles

Course Features:

• Fulfills Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute (KFRTI) certification requirements

• Delivered by certified instructors with hazardous materials response experience

• Combines classroom instruction with hands-on skill stations and simulated scenarios

• Ideal for fire, EMS, law enforcement, and emergency management personnel

Eligibility:
Open to individuals sponsored by a fire or emergency response agency. Participants should be physically capable of performing required skills and be 18 years or older at the time of testing.

Course Duration:
Approximately 24–32 hours of instruction, typically delivered over several evenings and/or weekends.

Location:
Holton Fire Department, Holton, Kansas

This course provides foundational knowledge and practical skills for safe and effective response to hazardous materials incidents and is a required component for Firefighter I certification.

IN Firefighter Driver Operator General and Pumper

May 2024 at Rensselaer FD

Course Description 

Indiana Driver Operator General and Pumper: This class is designed prepare the firefighter for certification testing through classroom learning and hands on training. The student will be expected to read the assigned material before class. We will be handing out quizzes to be completed before class or using IFSTA Moodle. Although there will be classroom presentation, it will focus on information that can’t be covered out in the field. If you don’t understand something you read, the class will begin with a questions and answers session to try and answer those questions. Then there will be an opportunity to go over the quiz that was assigned. We will then discuss certain topics from the book as to how they may apply. The bulk of the time will concentrate on the skills, understanding what is expected, how to obtain the information, applying knowledge learned from the book and evaluating your work. You must attend all classes to be eligible to take the test. If you must miss a day, it is up to you to make up the material. It will be your responsibility to schedule time between you and an instructor to catch up.

Course Logistics

This class is based on the recently updated curriculum for Indiana Driver Operator certification. The book we will use is IFSTA Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook 3^rd ed. You should be able to access an E book from your IFSTA account, so there will not be any hard copies available. Individuals or Fire Departments now may apply for free IFSTA eLibrary subscriptions via https://on.in.gov/ifsta-library-request. Each user must have an IFSTA ResourceOne account to access these publications. ResourceOne accounts can be created via https://moodle.ifsta.org/. Questions regarding the IFSTA eLibrary should be directed to Shelly Elliott.

We will be doing all the driving and such in and around Rensselaer. If several members attend from one department, you will be expected to provide a fire engine from your department. This will allow you to familiarize yourself with your own equipment and give us more than one piece of apparatus to use. Everyone will need to show a valid driver’s license prior to being allowed to participate in the hands-on portion.

Prerequisites

Driver’s licensee and Driver Operator General (for Driver Operator Pumper)

Dates All Times CST

May 1, 8, 15 - 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm

May 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19 - 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

Written test TBD

Instructors                                                               Evaluator

Fabian Martinez (219) 689-7118                           Rob Grady (219) 644-9331

Will Sonntag  (219) 712-0803         

Matt Kodicek (219) 808-4230

Driver Operator General

Driver Operator Pumper

IN FF DOG SKILLS

IN DOP SKILLS

The Fire Officer I Certification Course is a hybrid program designed to prepare aspiring fire officers to meet all NFPA 1021 (2020) Job Performance Requirements, combining online modules and in-person sessions over a three-month period. Students will develop essential leadership, communication, and administrative skills, complete a comprehensive certification portfolio, and engage in weekly lessons covering topics such as organizational structure, supervision, human resource management, safety and wellness, company-level training, fire inspection, and emergency service delivery. Successful completion requires active participation, adherence to academic integrity, timely homework, and a minimum score of 80% on all online assignments, culminating in a final review and portfolio submission for certification.