ResourceOne

Port Hope Fire Department - Firefighter I & II

The Driver Operator Pumper and Core Class Fire Service course is an intensive and comprehensive training program designed to equip fire service personnel with the essential skills and knowledge required to operate and manage fire apparatus pumpers effectively. This course covers the core competencies necessary for safe and efficient pump operation, emphasizing both theoretical understanding and practical application.

Course Objectives:

• Develop a thorough understanding of fire apparatus pump operations and components.
• Learn the principles of hydraulics and water supply systems critical to firefighting operations.
• Master the procedures for safely driving and positioning fire apparatus at emergency scenes.
• Gain proficiency in operating pumps, including starting, engaging, and maintaining appropriate pressure and flow rates.
• Understand and apply troubleshooting techniques for common pump and apparatus issues.
• Practice effective communication and coordination with the fire ground team to ensure seamless operations.

RMES Firefighter Class V 

1.1.  This manual applies to all Probationary Fire Fighter Class V candidates in Redwood Meadows Emergency Services (RMES).

 1.2.  This manual addresses the training objectives and demonstrable skill requirements for Fire Fighter Class V candidate entry into RMES, and includes introduction to general knowledge requirements outlined in NFPA 1001 Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, 2013 Edition, and RMES Operating Guidelines.

Fire Officer I Hybrid Syllabus

Instructor Information

Name: Donald Richardson                       

Email: drichardson@d7fr.org

Expected response: Instructors will respond to student emails within 2 business days.

Phone: 210-688-0665

The best method to reach your instructor is email. 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.

Communication Procedures

Email will be the primary way students can contact their instructor. As such, it is important to following these guidelines:

•              Be respectful of one another’s time. Students can expect Instructors to respond to communication within 2 business days.

•              Be clear in your message. Students are expected to include the course Title and Section first in your subject line. For example, your subject line will be “FOI.001 Questions about assignment” or “FOI.001 Missing assignment deadline due to emergency.”

Course Overview

This is a hybrid course including both online and face-to-face components. Online modules will run from [JUNE 17] to [AUGUST 12] for 8 weeks. Students will have an opportunity to ask questions online before posting assignments each week by midnight on any given day.  Students must remember that instructors will respond to emails within 2 business days.

This is an 8-week course: 92 hours of instruction will be delivered through 8 weeks of online instruction including online activities, quizzes, discussion, and other assessments. The course prepares the student for the Fire Officer I certification process.

The fee for the course is $0

Course Prerequisites

This course covers 11 chapters of course material and includes TCFP skills. The course material will include online power points, quizzes and tests and chapter outlines. Weekly access to a computer with Microsoft Office is a must.

Course Goals and Objectives

After completing the course, the student will have met the sections required for a Fire Officer I in the NFPA^® 1021, 2014 edition, Standard for Fire O Professional Qualifications. Students who successfully complete the certification process will be certified as a Fire Officer I.Learning objectives are identified on a chapter-by-chapter basis and can be found in detail in the text required for the course.

Text

REQUIRED

The required text for the course is IFSTA’s Fire and Emergency Services Company Officer, 5^th edition.

Every student must have a copy of the text in order to prepare for class, study for the certification process, and complete the assignments and learning activities.

Students will be provided with online access through ResourceOne to daily activities to be completed as assigned.

OPTIONAL

While not required, the Fire and Emergency Services Company Officer, 5^th edition Exam Prep is a valuable tool to help a student or candidate to successfully pass a written exam based on the content of this course. This exam prep is available in print and electronic versions.

The manual and exam prep are available from ResourceOne

Course Schedule

This course is organized into 8 weekly modules. Modules are accessed online through IFSTA’s ResourceOne. Each module follows a similar format that includes: a weekly reading, assignment, quizzes, and tests. Modules are completed in preparation for face-to-face meetings held the last two scheduled skills day. New modules open every week.

Week 1 (June 17 – 24): Chapter 01 - The Company Officer I

                                        Chapter 02 - Organizational Structure

Week 2 (June 24 – July 1): Chapter 03 - Leadership and Supervision

Week 3 (July 1 – 08):     Chapter 04 - Human Resources Management

Week 4 (July 8 – 15):     Chapter 05 – Communications

                                         Chapter 06 - Administrative Functions

Week 5 (July 15 – 22):   Chapter 07 - Health and Safety Issues

Week 6 (July 22 – 29):   Chapter 08 – Company-Level Training

                                         Chapter 09 - Community Relations and Company Fire Inspect

Week 7 (July 29 – Aug. 5): Chapter 10 – Pre-incident Surveys

                                              Chapter 11 - Delivery of Emergency Services I

Week 8 (August 5 – 12):    Course Final Exam and TCFP Skills Exam

Homework Assignment

Each week, students will have assignments, quizzes and tests due as listed in Online Course Schedule.

Course Evaluation Strategy

At the end of this course, students will be able to evaluate the course and its instructor(s) via Course Evaluation Sheet. This sheet will be provided to students upon the completion of skills.

Course Participation

The course utilizes lecture, open discussions, and group activities 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.

Technical Support

Please contact your instructor in the case of questions regarding assignments.

In the case of technological issues (information will not load, quizzes not working correctly, dropbox malfunction, etc) please contact:

IFSTA Resource One Tech Support

(405) 744-5048

support@osufpp.org

Please note this tech support is staffed from 8-5 CST

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.

Fire Officer I Certification Process - General Information

The Final Exam and the state approved TCFP skills will be performed at predetermined location. This information will be delivered to students prior to the commencement of class. The TCFP skills will be conducted in a proctored setting according to RULE 427.305(d).

The TCFP written test will be scheduled by the student at a TCFP regional test site.

SFRT District #11 IFSAC Instructor I Course Fall of 2023. 

This is a 6 day course: 36 hours of instruction and 8 hours of certification evaluation. The course prepares the student to become certified as a Fire Instructor I.

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. The manual and exam prep are available from Fire Protection Publications (IFSTA).

Friday August 11^th 2023: Introductions and Chapter #1.

Saturday August 12^th 2023: Chapters #2 and #3.

Sunday August 13^th 2023: Chapters #4 and #5.

Saturday August 19^th 2023: Chapters # 6, #7, and #8

Sunday August 20^th 2023: Chapters #9 and #10.

Saturday August 26^th 2023: FINAL SKILL EVALUATION AND WRITTEN TESTING.

IFSTA Fire and Emergency Services Instructor 9^th Edition (ISBN 978-0-87939-696-1)(NFPA 1041-2019 Edition). Laptop Computer w/Microsoft Word and Internet Capabilities, and a USB jump drive.

This on-line course covers the principles of effective curriculum design.  It stresses the principles of adult learning and student-centered learning.  Designing courses and units that address learning, performance, and behavioral objectives is the program goal.