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2 2016 Schedule at a glance Jan Fire Instructor I 40 Hours Jan 30 Instructor 8 Hour Refresher 8 Hours Feb 5-7 EMT/EMR refresher 24 Hours Feb Firefighter Survival & Rescue 16 Hours Feb Recruit Week 40 Hours Feb 20 Hazmat Awareness 8 Hours March 5-6 Hazmat Operations 16 Hours March Fire Officer I 48 Hours March Confined Space Operations 24 Hours March 28-Apr 2 Fire Instructor II 48 Hours Apr 4-8 Hazmat Technician 40 Hours Apr ICS Hours Apr NFA-DMICO 16 Hours May ICS Hours Jun Driver Operator/Mobile Water Supply 56 Hours Jul 9-10 Firefighter Survival & Rescue 16 Hours Jul Recruit Week 40 Hours Jul 18 Hazmat Awareness 8 Hours Jul Hazmat Operations 16 Hours Jul Junior Firefighting Academy 20 Hours Aug NFA-PICO 16 Hours Sep Recruit Week 40 Hours Sep 26-Oct 1 Fire Officer I 48 Hours Oct Fire Instructor II 48 Hours Nov 1-3 Confined Space Operations 16 Hours Nov EMT/EMR Refresher 16 Hours Nov Fire Instructor I 40 Hours Dec Firefighter Survival & Rescue 16 Hours Dec Recruit Week 40 Hours

3 CONTACT INFORMATION PO BOX STATE ROUTE 181 NORTH GREENVILLE, KY NRPC (6772) NRPC (6772) FAX WEBSITE: NATIONAL RESPONDER PREPAREDNESS CENTER COORDINATOR MARC HENDERSON DIRECTIONS: FIELD OFFICE COORDINATOR JOHN G. VESSELS THE NRPC IS LOCATED AT EXIT 53 OF THE WESTERN KY PARKWAY, TURN LEFT (NORTH) ONTO STATE ROUTE 181 NORTH, WE ARE LOCATED 1 MILE OFF THE PARKWAY ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE ROAD, DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM THE WENDELL H FORD REGIONAL TRAINING FACILITY. ***MOST GPS DEVICES HAVE YOU TURN RIGHT OFF OF THE PARKWAY***

4 LODGING WHFRTC On-base lodging is $20 a night and includes: full size bed, desk, wardrobe, TV, sink with mirror, small refrigerator and a coffee maker. A bathroom with an enclosed shower stall and commode is shared with an adjoining room. Lodging arrangements on base must be made 30 days in advance to help ensure availability. Call Billeting at to reserve a room, be sure to have the class title and dates. HOTELS Hotel accommodations are also available at a rate of $43-74 a night in Central City KY. Mention you are training at Wendell H Ford Training Center. Super 8 Motel Days Inn Best Western Plus 635 S 2 nd Street 640 S 2 nd Street 627 S 2 nd Street Central City, KY Central City, KY Central City, KY Convention Center Inn 2011 W Everly Brothers Blvd Powderly, KY Reservations MEALS: WHFRTC Meals are available on site in the **Dining Facility: Breakfast $7.32 Hours Lunch $8.36 Hours Dinner $8.36 Hours ** Meals at the on-site Dining Facility must be arranged two weeks prior, there are no exceptions There is also a canteen on site that offers drinks, sandwiches, snacks, and hygiene items. LOCAL RESTURANTS Local restaurants are available in Central City/Greenville area. A listing is available on site.

5 FIRE INSTRUCTOR I (WITH IFSAC TESTING) 40 hour Course This course is designed to provide the student with the information and skills to meet the job performance requirements of NFPA 1041 Level I Fire and Emergency Services Instructor. Students will review General Knowledge and Skills required of all instructors. Additionally, students will study class preparation of lesson plans for delivery, A/V support, practical applications and evaluation of student progress. Students will demonstrate skills in accordance with NFPA 1041 that include completion of reports, class room management, modifying lesson plans to suit the environment, operating A/V equipment, delivery of a prepared lesson and evaluation. IFSAC Accredited Certification Testing: IFSAC Fire Instructor I written and skills testing will be offered IFSTA Fire & Emergency Services Instructor, 8 th Edition ISBN IFSAC Accredited Firefighter I IFSAC Accredited Firefighter II January 11-15, 2016 (Mon-Fri) November 14-18, 2016 (Mon-Fri) Registration Fee: $500 $250 for Kentucky Firefighters

6 FIRE INSTRUCTOR II (WITH IFSAC TESTING) 40 Hours This course is designed to provide the student with the information and skills to meet the job performance requirements of NFPA 1041, Level II Fire and Emergency Services Instructor. Students will review lesson plan development, instructor and course evaluations, testing students, course and evolution management, administrative duties, and supervision and management challenges. Students will demonstrate skills in accordance with NFPA 1041 that include development of a lesson plan, supervising and evaluating instructors, and modifying an existing lesson plan. IFSAC Accredited Certification Testing: IFSAC Accredited Fire Instructor II written and skills testing will be offered IFSTA Fire & Emergency Services Instructor, 8 th Edition ISBN IFSAC Accredited Fire Instructor I Mar 28-Apr 2, 2016 (Mon-Sat) October 10-15, 2016 (Mon-Sat) Registration Fee: $500 $250 for KY Firefighters

7 INSTRUCTOR REFRESHER COURSE 8 Hours This course will provide instructors with the required minimum eight (8) hours of instructional methodology to meet the requirements of the Kentucky Fire Commission. Discussion will include reports, forms and updates from the Kentucky Fire Commission. Topics of review are; Safety, legal, psychology of learning, instructional delivery, practical evolutions, testing and evaluation of students. IFSAC Accredited Certification Testing: None Available IFSTA Fire & Emergency Services Instructor, 8 th Edition ISBN Kentucky Fire Commission Instructor Certification January 30, 2016 (Saturday) August 24, 2016 (Wednesday) Registration Fee: $150 National Responder Preparedness Center PO Box 775, Greenville, KY nrpc@att.net Fax

8 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AWARENESS 8 Hours This 8 Hour course is designed to provide Awareness-Level Hazardous Materials Training. It is for responders who are likely to witness or discover a hazardous materials release and will initiate a response sequence by notifying the proper authorities of the release. It will concentrate on detecting a hazardous situation and making the appropriate calls to secure the scene and prevent contamination. IFSAC Accredited Certification Testing: IFSAC Accredited HAZMAT Awareness written and skill test will be offered Registration Fee: IFSTA Hazardous Materials for the First Responder, 4 th Edition ISBN No Prerequisites for this offering February 20, 2016 (Sat) July 18, 2016 (Mon) February Class is grant funded through KYEM July 18 th Class: $100 $50 for KY Firefighters course completion certificate REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS: REGISTER ON LINE AT

9 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL OPERATIONS 16 Hours This 24-hour Course provides training for those personnel who respond to releases or potential releases of hazardous materials for the purpose of protecting person, property or the environment. Topics include: Basic hazard and risk assessment, proper selection of PPE, basic containment and confinement operations and decontamination. This course is a prerequisite for the HAZMAT Technician Course. IFSAC AccreditedCertification Testing: None Offered needed for this Class: Registration Fee: Appropriate PPE to prepare for/complete IFSAC skills testing IFSTA Hazardous Materials for the First Responder, 4 th Edition ISBN No Prerequisites for this offering March 5-6, 2016 (Sat-Sun) July 19-20, 2016 (Tue-Wed) March Class is funded through KYEM July Class: $200 $100 for KY Firefighters

10 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TECHNICIAN IFSTA 1ST EDITION HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TECHNICIAN 40 Hours This course provides emergency response personnel with the information and skills needed to recognize, evaluate, and control an incident involving the release or potential release of hazardous materials. It is intended for members of hazardous materials response teams. The focus of the course is on recognizing and evaluating a hazardous materials incident, organizing the response team, protecting response personnel, identifying and using response resources, implementing basic control measures, refining decision-making skills, and protecting the environment and public. Fire suppression techniques are not part of the course. Topics that are discussed include chemical and physical properties of hazardous materials, ICS, strategy and tactics, recognition and identification of hazardous materials, direct-reading instruments, toxicology, personnel protection and safety, decontamination and sources of information. Instructional methods used are lectures, class problem-solving sessions, and exercises. Emphasis is on the hands-on use of equipment to practically apply lecture information. Class members will participate in two simulations designed to apply and test the lessons learned during the week. Participants will wear fully encapsulating suits and chemical splash gear. Individuals who are not participating in a medical surveillance program should consult their physician prior to attending this course. After completing the course, participants will be able to: Select the appropriate personal protective equipment for responding to an incident involving hazardous materials Use of combustible gas detectors, oxygen meters, and detector tubes to evaluate the hazards present at a hazardous materials incident Use of confinement and containment techniques to control the release of a hazardous material Identify the importance of an incident command system for effectively managing an incident involving hazardous materials Develop procedures for the decontamination of emergency response personnel Use of size-up techniques to develop strategies and select the appropriate tactics for mitigating hazardous materials incidents

Hazardous Materials Technician IFSTA 1 st Edition Hazardous Materials Technician (page 2) IFSAC Accredited Certification Testing: None available Registration Fee: Students may bring their own SCBA to

11 Hazardous Materials Technician IFSTA 1 st Edition Hazardous Materials Technician (page 2) IFSAC Accredited Certification Testing: None available Registration Fee: Students may bring their own SCBA to include: Face piece and spare cylinder Recommended that each student complete Awareness and Operations prior to attendance April 4-8, 2016 (Mon-Fri) Class is funded with grant through KYEM National Responder Preparedness Center PO Box 775, Greenville, KY nrpc@att.net Fax

12 DRIVER OPERATOR-PUMPER/MOBILE WATER SUPPLY (WITH IFSAC TESTING) 56 Hours This combined course reviews the NFPA 1002, Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications job performance requirements for both the pumper and water supply operators. Students will understand the responsibilities of firefighters who are assigned to drive and operate department vehicles that are equipped with a fire pump and carry water. Topics include general principles of pump operations, safe driving techniques, positioning apparatus to maximize efficiency, pump theory, hydraulic calculations, water relay, foam and shuttle operations, apparatus maintenance, inspections and testing. IFSAC Accredited Certification Testing: IFSAC Accredited Driver Operator Pumper and Mobile Water Supply written and skills testing will be offered Appropriate PPE to prepare for/complete IFSAC skills testing IFSTA Pumping Apparatus Driver/Operator, 2 nd Edition ISBN IFSAC Accredited Firefighter I June 20-June 26, 2016 (Mon-Sun) Registration Fee: $600 $300 for KY Firefighter REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS: NATIONAL RESPONDER PREPAREDNESS CENTER PO BOX 775, GREENVILLE, KY NRPC@ATT.NET FAX

13 FIRE OFFICER I (WITH IFSAC TESTING) 40 Hours This class is for firefighters and driver/operators who aspire to the position of company officer; for company officers determined to remain versed in essential and innovative management, leadership, and human relations concepts; and for training officers responsible for teaching and developing officers and officer candidates. The class will discuss what it means to assume the role of company officer, along with how it relates to the department and community, and what liability and legal responsibilities attach to the position. Also discussed are some of the classic and contemporary theories of human resource management. Discussions of labor relations, budgeting, information management, and fire department communications are included. Company-level inspections, investigations, and trainings are discussed along with emergency service delivery. The company officer s responsibilities relating to firefighter safety and health are discussed. IFSAC Accredited Certification Testing: IFSAC Fire Officer I written and skills testing will be offered IFSTA Fire & Emergency Services Company Officer, 4 th Edition ISBN IFSAC Accredited Firefighter I IFSAC Accredited Firefighter II IFSAC Accredited Hazardous Materials Awareness IFSAC Accredited Operations-Product Control IFSAC Accredited Fire Instructor I March 14-19, 2016 (Mon-Sat) Sept 26-Oct 1, 2016 (Mon-Sat) Registration Fee: $500 $250 for KY Firefighters

CONFINED SPACE RESCUE 24 Hours This class will cover 29 CFR 1910.146 Permit Required Confined Spaces and NFPA 1006, Standard for Technical Rescuer, 2008 Edition.

14 CONFINED SPACE RESCUE 24 Hours This class will cover 29 CFR Permit Required Confined Spaces and NFPA 1006, Standard for Technical Rescuer, 2008 Edition. The class will work its way through the equipment and procedures required to execute a rescue from a confined space. Vertical and horizontal spaces will be displayed and made available to execute rescues. Air quality monitoring, rope rescue, rescue tripod, basic to advanced rigging, ventilation, lock/out tag out and incident command system will all be covered as part of this course. IFSAC Accredited Certification Testing: None available Appropriate PPE includes: gloves, hard hat/helmet, steel-toed shoes, and eye protection. None required March 21-23, 2016 (Mon-Wed) November 1-3, 2016 (Tue-Thu) Registration Fee: $300 $150 for KY Firefighters

15 INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM INTERMEDIATE INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM - ICS Hours All mid-level management (Federal/State/Local/Tribal/Private Sector & Nongovernmental personnel) should take ICS-300, including: Persons serving as command staff, section chiefs, strike team leaders, task force leaders, unit leaders, division/group supervisors, branch directors, and multi-agency coordination system/emergency operations center staff. This 24 hour course will include presentations on ICS staffing and organization, reporting and working relationships, information flow, transfer of command, how Unified Command functions in a multijurisdictional or multi-agency incident, resource management and interagency mission planning procurement. Students attending will participate in exercises that include implementing ICS and the completion of ICS forms. All students are required to submit copies of the prerequisites for this course prior to beginning of class. Upon successful completion of the course and written test students will receive a certificate from Kentucky Office of Homeland Security. None required ICS 100, ICS 200, IS-700 and IS 800.b April 15-17, 2016 (Fri-Sun) Registration Fee: $300 $150 for KY Firefighters

16 INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM ADVANCED INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM - ICS Hours All Federal/State/Local/Tribal/Private Sector & Non-governmental personnel should take ICS-400, including: Persons who will serve as command or general staff in an ICS organization, select department heads with multi-agency coordination system responsibilities, area commanders, emergency managers, and multi-agency coordination system/emergency operations center managers. This 16-hour course will include presentations on command and general staff, deputies and assistants, unified command, organizational relationships between area command, unified command, multi entity coordination systems, and emergency operations centers. All students are required to submit copies of the prerequisites for this course prior to beginning of class. Upon successful completion of the course and written test students will receive a certificate from Kentucky Office of Homeland Security. None required ICS 100, ICS 200, IS-700, IS 800.b, and ICS 300 May 24-25, 2016 (Tue-Wed) Registration Fee: $300 $150 for KY Firefighters

17 FIREFIGHTER SURVIVAL AND RESCUE 16 hours Firefighter Survival This 8-hour class will emphasize the removal of trapped or unconscious firefighters from a burning building and self rescue techniques when the primary escape route is blocked. This is a required course for all new firefighters in Kentucky. Firefighter Rescue This 8-hour class is designed to teach the student how to rescue fellow firefighters from a burning structure. This course is also required for all new firefighters in Kentucky. IFSAC Accredited Certification Testing: None available Full turnout gear to include SCBA None required February 13-14, 2016 (Sat-Sun) July 9-10, 2016 (Sat-Sun) December 10-11, 2016 (Sat-Sun) Registration Fee: $200 $100 for KY Firefighter

18 JUNIOR FIREFIGHTER ACADEMY 20 hours The Junior Firefighter Academy is intended to bring Junior Firefighters together to train, network, and participate in skills competition. The training will be based on the 20-hours recommended in the Kentucky Fire Commission s Junior Firefighter Program: Safety Extinguishers Forcible Entry Ropes Ladders Salvage Fire Behavior Personal Protective Equipment Ventilation Hoses/Nozzles/Appliances Fire Control Overhaul Student housing is available on site during the Academy. IFSAC Certification Testing: None offered Full turnout gear to include SCBA and Spare Cylinder None required July 22-24, 2016 (Fri-Sun) 12 Noon 5 pm Central (Friday) (Saturday & Sunday) Registration Fee: $150

19 EMT/EMR REFRESHER 24 hours This class will cover the requirements from the US DOT EMT-Basic Refresher as required for recertification as a National Registry EMT-Basic. This 24-hour course will also qualify as CEU s for state recertification as an EMT-Basic. Course includes sections on Disaster Management/Mass Casualty Incidents, Airway Management, Patient Assessment, Medical/Behavioral Emergencies, Trauma, Emergency Childbirth, Pediatrics, and Ambulance Operations. This course includes the two-hour HIV/AIDS and American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR classes. IFSAC Accredited Certification Testing: None available CPR pocket mask, penlight, and stethoscope. None required February 5-7, 2016 (Fri-Sun) November 11-13, 2016 (Fri-Sun) Registration Fee: $300 $150 for KY Firefighter

20 NFA DECISION MAKING FOR INITIAL COMPANY OPERATIONS This course is designed to develop the decision making skills needed by Company Officers (CO) to accomplish assigned tactics at structure fires. All activities and scenarios used in this course are based on structure fires. As a Company Officer with the real possibility of being the first to arrive at an incident, the CO s initial decisions will have an impact throughout the entire incident. It is vital that they be able to make good management decisions that have a favorable impact on the eventual outcome. In addition to a possible role as the initial Incident Commander (IC), the CO may well be assigned a subordinate position within the ICS organization. CO s need to have a clear understanding of the system, the position they are assigned, and their role in the organization if they are to function effectively and help make the system work. This course is specifically designed for newly appointed Company Officers, for firefighters who may have acting Company Officers responsibilities or who want to become a Company Officer. This course is an excellent review for experienced Company Officers. IFSAC Accredited Certification Testing: None available needed for this Class: Registration Fee: None required Each student is must have a FEMA Student Identification Number (SID). To obtain you SID please go to: April 23-24, 2016 (Sat-Sun) No Charge for this National Fire Academy Course Register on line at

21 NFA PREPARATION FOR INITIAL COMPANY OPERATIONS This course is designed to develop a better understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a Company Officer in preparing their company for incident operations. In addition, to clarify the transition from firefighter to company officer and the new roles relating to leadership and safety. This course is designed for company officers, acting company officers, or senior firefighters responsible for the management of a single fire company at an emergency incident. Those officers who are responsible for company readiness, personnel safety, and leadership as it relates to company operations. This course is open to company officers, acting officers, or senior firefighters who command a fire company during emergency operations. Those officers who are responsible for maintaining skills and company readiness. IFSAC Accredited Certification Testing: None available Registration Fee: None required Each student is must have a FEMA Student Identification Number (SID). To obtain you SID please go to: August 27-28, 2016 (Sat-Sun) No Charge for this National Fire Academy Course Register on line at

RECRUIT WEEK 40 Hours This class will cover the KY Fire Commission required hours for Firefighter Survival (FC10000) 8 hours, Firefighter Rescue (FC20000) 8 hours, KY Wildland Awareness (FC30000) 4

22 RECRUIT WEEK 40 Hours This class will cover the KY Fire Commission required hours for Firefighter Survival (FC10000) 8 hours, Firefighter Rescue (FC20000) 8 hours, KY Wildland Awareness (FC30000) 4 hours, KY Flashover Recognition & Survival (FC40000) 8 hours. This class will also cover 4 hours of Vehicle Fires (M0002) and 4 hours of Aircraft (W0000). This class is excellent for all new recruits and incorporates Physical Training and numerous hands-on evolutions utilizing these props: FF Survival & Rescue Trailer, Flashover Trailer, Smoke Maze Trailer, FireBlast 2 Story Burn Trailer, Helicopter and Vehicle Prop. needed for this Class: Full Turnout Gear with SCBA and extra Bottle KY Fire Commission recommended 20 Hours February 15-19, 2016 (Mon-Fri) July 11-15, 2016 (Mon-Fri) September 12-16, 2016 (Mon-Fri) December 12-16, 2016 (Mon-Fri) Registration Fee: $250 (All-inclusive pricing to include meals/lodging/class fee are available also) Please call for pricing course completion certificate Register on line at

Syllabus 0800-1700 Monday - Welcome, introductions and schedule for the week Firefighter Survival (Classroom until lunch, hands on after lunch using S&R prop) Firefighter Survival in a practical

prop) Firefighter Rescue in a practical environment (Rescue scenarios in a smoky hot environment using the FireBlast 2 ½ story burn prop Wednesday - Initial Fire Attack (Evolutions on FireBlast 2 ½

23 Syllabus Monday - Welcome, introductions and schedule for the week Firefighter Survival (Classroom until lunch, hands on after lunch using S&R prop) Firefighter Survival in a practical environment (Survival scenarios in a smoky hot environment using the FireBlast 2 ½ story burn prop) Tuesday - Firefighter Rescue (Classroom +1 skill before lunch, hands on after lunch using the S&R prop) Firefighter Rescue in a practical environment (Rescue scenarios in a smoky hot environment using the FireBlast 2 ½ story burn prop Wednesday - Initial Fire Attack (Evolutions on FireBlast 2 ½ story burn prop before lunch) Wildland Firefighting Awareness Level (Classroom after lunch) Thursday - Friday Vehicle/Helicopter Firefighting (including Vehicle & Helicopter Prop) Classroom and dry runs before lunch, burns and cleanup after lunch Flashover Recognition (Classroom and pre-burn lecture before lunch, burns and cleanup after lunch) Each day will have approximately 1 hour of Physical Training tentatively scheduled 8a-9a CST

24 REGISTRATION FORM: PLEASE PRINT! TRAINING CLASS DETAILS: Class Name: Dates Offered: Have you met the prerequisites for this class? YES NO STUDENT INFORMATION: Name: KY Firefighter # Fire Department: Phone/Fax/Cell Numbers: Date of Birth Address Address: City State Zip MILITARY FIRE FIGHTERS COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING: Unit: Rank/Grade: Commander Approval Signature: Commander Printed Name: Commander Phone: METHOD OF PAYMENT: INVOICE CASH CREDIT CARD CHECK OTHER Terms and Conditions: Customer understands that payment must be made in full prior to your departure from the training center unless other arrangements have been coordinated.

National Responder Preparedness Center 4678 Kentucky 181 North Greenville KY NRPC (6772) Fax

National Responder Preparedness Center 4678 Kentucky 181 North Greenville KY 42345 nrpc@att.net www.nrpc.co 1-888-990-NRPC (6772) 270-338-6780 Fax 2018 2018 Schedule at a glance January 27 Haz-Mat Awareness