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Are you familiar with the training program called “Coffee Break Training?” It is on the USFA website and can be found at http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/nfa/coffee-break/. Please access this training and provide any feedback to the Deputy Superintendent Robert Neale at Robert.neale@dhs.gov. He will be happy to receive any feedback regarding this program.
Remember the Website for the National Fallen Firefighters program is http://www.everyonegoeshome.com/. Also, please visit their Resources page at http://www.everyonegoeshome.com/resources. This page contains many PowerPoint presentations and downloadable video clips available for your use.
Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education Program
Be sure to check out the new look for the model curriculum in its print-/handout-ready format. While there, view the new FESHE bachelor’s courses outlines that reflect the new Web-based formats delivered by the Degrees at a Distance Program schools. You can also download under the “Tools and Resources” section the new FESHE brochure in its DHS/FEMA configuration or take the same marketing piece without our logo and customize it with your own logo and content. You can also download the artwork for a FESHE tabletop display for conferences and classroom buildings which, again, is in both formats.
Visit the new page at http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/nfa/higher_ed/index.shtm.
The link to the USFA/NFA TRADE Site is: http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/nfa/trade/
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To enroll in NFAOnline, visit www.nfaonline.dhs.gov and browse the course catalog through the ‘New Students’ option.
Go to NFAOnline to see the complete COURSE CATALOG
Additional courses are now available on NFA Online:
Q494 – NFIRS Course
Q123 – Applied Research Course
ICS Simulation Courses: Ranch House, Mansion, Nursing Home, Town House, Wildland, and Strip Mall
Emergency Medical Services Courses
EMS Operations at Multi Casualty Incidents
Emergency Response to Terrorism Courses
Emergency Response to Terrorism: Self-Study
Fire Prevention Courses
Alternative Water Supply: Planning and Implementing Programs
Testing and Evaluation of Water Supplies for Fire Protection
Self-Study Course for Community Safety Educators
Incident Management Courses
ICS-100, Introduction to ICS for Operational First Responders
ICS-200, Basic NIMS ICS for Operational First Responders
ICS-300 Intermediate All-Hazard NIMS ICS Review for Expanding Incidents
Awareness of Command and Control Decision Making at Multiple Alarm Incidents
ICS-400: Fundamentals Review for Command and General Staff
Management Science Courses
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PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENTS
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The International Public Safety Leadership and Ethics Institute (IPSLEI) and Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society Leadership Development Programs (PTK)
IPSLEI is pleased to announce that once again they will be holding an Instructor Certification Seminar at the
For detailed information and instructions, see IPSLEI at the bottom of this newsletter.
Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) on Facebook
A FESHE page (not “group”) has been set up on Facebook (www.facebook.com). As described on the “Wall”: “This is the debut of a virtual FESHE community to promote networking and information sharing. This page is for all those associated with FESHE and the professional development communities, including faculty, students, directors, publishers, fire service trainers and certification officers and anyone else supporting the cause.”
To become a “fan,” search for “FESHE – Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education.”
A posting on the discussion forum was just added called “Starfish and Spiders” and it seeks feedback on FESHE 3.0, the next “version” of FESHE’s future that will be unveiled at the next conference on May 30, 2009. You’re encouraged to post your own discussion points and questions. Sign on and become part of a fast growing community of advocates for fire and emergency services professional development
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Application Period to Open: Fiscal Year 2009 Assistance to Firefighter Grants
The Department of Homeland Security has posted the FY2009 Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) Program Guidance on the AFG Website. The application period is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, April 15, 2009, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Applications for these grants must be received by Wednesday, May 20, 2009, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
Nationally, the AFG awards, which will be distributed in phases, will ultimately provide approximately $510 million to fire departments and nonaffiliated emergency medical service organizations throughout the country. AFG awards aim to enhance response capabilities and to more effectively protect the health and safety of the public with respect to fire and other hazards. The grants enable local fire departments and emergency medical services organizations to purchase or receive training, conduct first responder health and safety programs, and buy equipment and response vehicles.
An applicant tutorial is available through the www.firegrantsupport.com website. The tutorial provides you with valuable grant information and will walk you through the preparation and submittal of competitive applications. In addition, the applicant tutorial will provide an overview of the funding priorities and evaluation criteria. Applicants who have questions regarding the Assistance to Firefighters Grants opportunity should contact the help desk at 1-866-274-0960 or at firegrants@dhs.gov . During the application period, the help desk will operate Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (EDT), but is prepared to revise hours of operation based on volume and demand.
The AFG Program is administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Grant Programs Directorate in coordination with the U.S. Fire Administration.
For access to the FY09 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program Guidance or FAQs - visit www.firegrantsupport.com/afg/.
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#1
We are looking for information on what other departments are doing for training apparatus. Are they using used apparatus or buying new, pros and cons, etc.
Tim Melton
Lieutenant, Training Division
Dept. of Fire & Rescue
703-792-5714
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#2
I am looking for anyone who has the Scott's Pak-Tracker™ Firefighter Locator System. I am in need of any training materials and SOG you may have specifically addressing the Pak-Tracker. In addition if you could provide me any details on any areas you have discovered where the system is insufficient, i.e. warehouses, schools, etc.
Once again I appreciate everyone's assistance and time in this matter.
Have a wonderful day and stay safe,
Frank Ricci
City of
520-421-8777 x5988
520-251-3007
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#3
Our local Police department has obtained non-profit status. I am interested in any Fire Departments that have such status and the models they used for attaining that status. Your input and information would be greatly appreciated.
Mark A. Boyd
Division Chief -
Office - 901-354-6780
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#4
I am a Battalion Chief with the
Lisa Baker
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#5
The Las Cruces Fire Department has recently formed a Health and Wellness Committee that is in the beginning stages of building an overall Health & Wellness Program that has multiple components including things such as nutrition education, fitness/exercise, health/lifestyle, information dissemination, and department policies relating to the program. We are looking for examples of such programs from other departments that we can use to guide us in building our own program.
Andrew Bencomo
Deputy Chief of Operations
(575) 528-3473
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#6
The Ft. Wayne Fire Department is gathering information pertaining to Driver Operator Training (Operator Awareness, Driving, Hydraulics, Maintenance…). Experience levels will cover anyone with 6 mos. plus on the job. If you have a program in place, or know of a good one, we would appreciate the chance to look it over. Thank you in advance and stay safe.
Travis Hostler
Office #: 260.427.5141
Cell #: 260.438.2987
travis.hostler@ci.ft-wayne.in.us
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#7
I am looking to update our old policy book, specifically I would like to see what other organizations are using for an “anti-tobacco in the workplace” policy. If possible email me a copy of this policy. Also our policy has a clause in it that restricts use of tobacco products both on and off duty. If anyone has input on that clause I would appreciate it. Thank you.
Justin McDonald
Battalion Chief - Training Officer
Arcata Fire Protection District
(707) 825-2000
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#8
I’m looking for policies [from other fire department] on attending NFA/EMI, specifically on reimbursement procedures as well as time off policies. Please feel free to send anything you have.
Thank You
Brian S. McMahan
Assistant Fire Chief
Mukilteo Fire Department (WA)
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2009 U.S. Line of Duty Deaths 32 LODD’s
2008 U.S. Line of Duty Deaths 114 LODD’s
Visit FIREFIGHTERNEARMISS.COM and check out the Report of the Week(ROTW) for an incident description followed by review questions designed to spark discussion. We can all learn from these.
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VIRTUAL TRADING POST
“NEW AND IMPROVED”
If you find the Virtual TRADEing Post useful, please send an email to Nashid Hasan mhasan1@lsu.edu. Nash is the mastermind behind the structure of the Virtual TRADEing Post. So, please let Nash know how much you appreciate the availability of this material and how useful you find it.
The VIRTUAL TRADING POST SYSTEM now allows you to search for material by key word(s). Check it out! Go to Louisiana State University Fire and Emergency Training Institute's NFA TRADE page: http://feti.lsu.edu/trade/
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LESSONS LEARNED INFORMATION SHARING
LLIS.gov Partners with US Fire Administration
As part of its continual effort to improve information sharing across the emergency response and homeland security communities, LLIS.gov launched a new partnership with the US Fire Administration (USFA). The USFA strives to provide national leadership to local fire and emergency services departments. To highlight the new partnership, LLIS.gov has created a new USFA Resource Page where members can access USFA technical and special reports, related LLIS.gov original content, featured documents, and valuable links. To access the resource page, log onto LLIS.gov and click on US Fire Administration under LLIS.GOV PARTNERS.
The LLIS.gov Team continues to post new Lessons Learned, Best Practices, Practice Notes, and Good Stories to the system on a regular basis. Weekly updates about new original content can be found in the NEW LLIS.GOV CONTENT box on the homepage of LLIS.gov. LLIS.gov recently posted the following original content documents drawn from USFA Technical Reports:
Lessons Learned
- Fire Operations: Determining if Local Water Systems Can Meet Demand during Major Fires (Reno, NV Twelve-Fatality Hotel Arson, 2006)
Fire departments’ pre-planning processes should determine if local water systems are capable of meeting the demand necessary for fighting major fires. - Incident Management: Locating Public Information Operations Close to the Command Area (Apex, NC Chemical Fire, 2006)
Incident commanders should consider locating public information operations in close proximity to the command area. - Emergency Management: Updating Incident Action Plans Throughout an Incident’s Response (Apex, NC Chemical Fire, 2006)
Incident commanders should consider having incident action plans routinely updated during extended response activities. - Fire Operations: Training Personnel in Specialized Tactics for Incidents at Power Plants (Rhea County, TN Watts Bar Hydroelectric Plant Fire, 2002)
Fire departments that have power plants located within their area of operations should ensure that their personnel are trained in the appropriate specialized tactics. This will enable the departments to respond successfully to incidents at the plants. - Incident Command: Appointing a Public Information Officer (Ardent Sentry Full-Scale Exercise, 2007)
Incident command should ensure that an appropriately trained individual serves as public information officer during an incident response. This individual should understand his or her media management responsibilities and should be able to interface with the emergency operations center and joint information center. - Incident Management: Identifying Remote Staging Areas (Apex, NC Chemical Fire, 2006)
Incident commanders should identify potential remote staging areas for use during response operations when resources may be exposed to unacceptable hazards. This enables incident commanders to relocate and protect resources from potential exposures. - Mass Evacuation: Planning for the Evacuation of Special Needs Populations (Apex, NC Chemical Fire, 2006)
Emergency managers should develop clear, concise plans that address the evacuation of their special needs populations in the event of an incident. - Pre-Incident Site Planning: Acquiring Diagrams and Plans for Power Plants and Industrial Facilities (Rhea County, TN
Fire departments should acquire diagrams and pre-plans for local power plants and other industrial facilities in their area. It is critical that these facilities provide fire departments with all information necessary to respond to an incident on their premises.
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LLIS.gov has partnered with the Emergency Management and Response – Information Sharing and Analysis Center (EMR-ISAC) to provide LLIS.gov members access to the EMR-ISAC’s free, critical infrastructure protection (CIP) information. Located at the National Emergency Training Center in Emmitsburg, MD, the EMR-ISAC was developed to collect, analyze, and disseminate timely, consequential information to assist in the practice of critical infrastructure protection by the leaders, owners, and operators of the nation’s Emergency Services Sector.
The EMR-ISAC, a no-cost information sharing program within the Department of Homeland Security, specifically provides information necessary to protect local internal critical infrastructures (i.e., personnel, physical assets, and communication/cyber systems that must be intact and operational 24 x 7) against all hazards, from natural disasters to terrorist activities. The program’s main focus is ensuring that emergency response leadership, their organizations, and local policy leaders have both the internal and external support and resources to aid in disaster protection, prevention, and response to enhance survivability, continuity of operations, and mission success.
The EMR-ISAC can be contacted at emr-isac@dhs.gov or 301-447-1325. To view the EMR-ISAC page on LLIS.gov, please click here or login to LLIS.gov and click on the EMR-ISAC link on the homepage. To subscribe for the free critical infrastructure protection (CIP) information disseminated by the Emergency Management and Response—Information Sharing and Analysis Center (EMR-ISAC), please click on the following link: http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/subjects/emr-isac/infograms/index.shtm.
IPSLEI INFORMATION
About IPSLEI and the Instructor Certification Seminar:
IPSLEI is a four course program in leadership development constructed personnel in all public safety disciplines. It is a public safety industry collaborative developed by and for public safety members in cooperation with Phi Theta Kappa and the California Community College Chancellors Office Public Safety Advisory Committee.
In partnership with PTK, IPSLEI offers public safety personnel a unique approach to leadership development through the use of humanities-based studies in the classics, contemporary readings of some of today’s brightest leadership authors, video case studies, interactive group activities, personal assessments, and journal writings. IPSLEI is not for spectators! For more detailed information go to the following FAQ page
The Instructor Certification Seminar is designed to prepare selected individuals to facilitate the complete the IPSLEI program. This Seminar is highly interactive and intense. During the 40+ hour Seminar participants are actively engaged in learning the materials, as well as facilitated learning methodologies. The quality of our interaction during the week depends upon each participant's genuine willingness to complete pre-certification assignments and engage actively in thoughtful dialogue, individual assessments, and group activities. Like IPSLEI programs in general, the Instructor Certification Seminar is not for spectators.
Selection Criteria:
The following qualifications are required for Certified Instructors of the IPSLEI Program:
- A minimum of ten years organizational experience with at least two years at the supervisory level or above.
- Verifiable experience as an adult educator with an emphasis on facilitated learning.
- Bachelor's Degree or higher from a fully accredited college or university. Individuals without a degree but who have exceptional professional experience as demonstrated through verifiable information and references may be considered.
- Institutional support from a fully-accredited institute of higher learning (community college, college, or university) or a public safety agency to offer the Program within a year (at least Course One in the sequence).
- Agreement not to present or offer to present the IPSLEI Program in an entrepreneurial manner (consulting or other types of private, for-profit ventures) for at least a period of two years.
Program Materials and Cost:
There is no registration fee or tuition. However, participants will be required to pay for the Program materials, including the Instructor’s Resources that will be distributed at the Seminar. The Program Materials Fee of $450.00 covers the following:
Text Books
Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Development Studies: A Humanities Approach
Making Ethical Decisions
The Leader of the Future
The People Code
IPSLEI Personal Leadership Development Journal Workbook
Instruments/Assessments
Leadership Practices Inventory – 3rd edition (Self with workbook)
Thomas-Kilman Conflict Mode Instrument (1997)
Introduction to Situational Leadership II (SLII ®) (IPSLEI package with workbook and simulation materials)
Williams Institute Ethics Awareness Inventory
Facilitator’s/Instructor’s Resources
IPSLEI Facilitator’s Guide
Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Development Studies Instructor’s Manual
Shipping costs are included in the materials fee. We will be e-mailing invoices to you in PDF format using the contact information you provide in the online registration (details below).
Payment is non-refundable, but may be transferred to an alternate participant or applied to another Instructor Certification Seminar.
Pre-Training Assignments:
Participants agree to complete an assignment list of readings and several other activities such as reflective viewing of a video case study prior to the beginning of the Instructor Certification Seminar. These will be e-mailed to you after you have completed the online registration form for the Instructor Training and we have received payment for the Program Materials. We will be providing 40+ hours of instructor training for a 160 contact-hour program and is essential for participants to complete assignments in advance of the Instructor Certification Seminar to enable us to adequately cover as much material as possible. Individuals designated as “Alternates” by their institution or agency will also receive these pre-training assignments so that if they are called upon to attend in someone’s place they will be prepared.
Lodging and Meals
The costs for travel and meals are borne by the attendees; however, NETC/NFA will provide lodging at no charge. Meal ticket cost is $109.95 and includes all meals from dinner on Sunday May 24 through breakfast on Saturday May 30, 2009. Meal tickets are purchased upon arrival at the National Emergency Training Center/National Fire Academy.
Travel
Participants must make their own travel arrangements. This program is NOT eligible for NFA travel stipends. The National Emergency Training Center/National Fire Academy is accessible from several major airports: Washington – Dulles (IAD), Washington Reagan National (DCA), and Baltimore Washington (BWI). The National Emergency Training Center/National Fire Academy will not provide ground transportation from these airports for the IPSLEI Instructor Certification Seminar. We will send driving directions from these airports and other information about the National Emergency Training Center/National Fire Academy upon receiving your registration for the seminar.
Registration and Payment
Registration for this Instructor Certification Seminar is completed by visiting the following web page to register with IPSLEI. If the hyperlink does not work, simply cut and paste the link into your browser and it should then work. This extra step is necessary so that we also have your detailed contact information and statements of understanding on file. If there will be more than one person registering from your institution or agency, each person will need to complete the online registration form or have it completed for them, including alternates
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IMPORTANT: Please complete this online registration form no later than April 22, 2009 Because of security matters at the NETC/NFA we must forward the names of all attendees and the last 4 digits of their social security number on April 24, 2009. This must include any potential alternates. After this date there can be no additions or substitution of attendees, only cancellations. International attendees please use contact information below to discuss identification information needed by the NETC/NFA
Once you have completed the online registration form, we will invoice for the Program Materials. Your registration is not complete until the Program Materials fee is paid in full ($450.00). For institutions or agencies registering multiple individuals, we will issue a single invoice to the institution or agency. We will not invoice for Alternates who register since they would receive the materials purchased for the person unable to attend whose place they are taking.
We’re looking forward to welcoming you to the Instructor Certification Seminar in May! Please don’t hesitate to call or e-mail if you have any questions or difficulties!
Sincerely,
| Kevin S. Brame, Executive Director | Monika Byrd, Dean |
| IPSLEI | Leadership Development Programs |
| 951-283-0498 | 312-307-9751 |
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Job Announcement
The District Office Human Resources Department announced the following faculty positions at
Fire Technology Assistant Professor
http://www.4cd.net/databases/jobline/files/Fire%20Tech%20Asst%20Prof%20050609.pdf
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