10 th Annual Smoky Mountain Weekend

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1 10 th Annual Smoky Mountain Weekend Presented by The Sevier County Fire Chiefs Association & The Sevier County Training Officers Association Date: Saturday, March 1, 2008 & Sunday, March 2, 2008 Time: Saturday- Registration 7:00 a.m.-7:45 a.m. Classes 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Sunday- Classes 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Location(s): Sevier County High School, Sevierville TN And other locations as needed due to class demands. Registration forms and class titles are enclosed. Please pay close attention to the registration form. Registration forms received without four class choices for each student will not be processed and will be returned to the department to be completed. The registration deadline is no later than January 18, The number of students is limited in some of the classes, so register as soon as possible (First Come-First Served Basis). This year s Smoky Mountain Weekend also features some specialty classes. These classes are listed on separate forms due to separate registration fees and/or pre-approval requirements. Student fees must be paid in advance and must be sent in with the registration form (Specialty classes have a separate registration fee). Make checks payable to Sevier County Fire Chiefs Association. NO REFUNDS, though you may make student substitutions on or before class dates. Mail registration form along with payment to: Sevier County Fire Chiefs Association P. O. Box 306 Pigeon Forge, TN If you plan to stay in the Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, or Gatlinburg area for the weekend, there are several hosting motels. Information is included in this packet. We wish to thank the Sevier County Training Officer s Association, the Tennessee Fireman s Association and the Tennessee Fire Chief s Association, Chief Robert Key and Assistant Chief Terry Loveday with the Knoxville Fire Department, the Sevier County Utility District, Mark Bowery and Phil Ownby of VFIS, Walters State Community College and the Tennessee Propane Gas Association for helping us make this weekend possible. We hope to see you at this rewarding training session. If you should have additional questions, please feel free to contact us by at scfca@bellsouth.net or call our office at (865) Thank you for your cooperation. Sincerely, R. Chuck Godfrey President Sevier County Fire Chiefs Association

2 COURSE SELECTIONS FOR SMOKY MOUNTAIN WEEKEND March 1 & 2, 2008 Must pre-register by January 18, 2008, by mailing the complete registration form with your check made payable to: Sevier County Fire Chiefs Association. The National Fire Academy courses offered are as follows: Class Identification # s 01 Arson Detection for the First Responder - 15 hrs. 02 Basic Life Support & Hazardous Materials Response - 15 hrs. 03 Courtroom Preparation and Testimony for First Responders - 15 hrs. 04 Emergency Response To Terrorism: Basic Concepts - 15 hrs. 05 Fire Prevention for the First Responder & Small Departments - 15 hrs. 06 Firefighter Safety & Survival-Company Officer Responsibility - 15 hrs. 07 Health & Safety Officer (Revised Version) - 15 hrs. 08 Incident Command System for Structural Collapse Incidents - 15 hrs. 09 Incident Safety Officer (Revised Version) - 15 hrs 10 Initial Response to Hazardous Materials Incidents: Basic Concepts - 15 hrs. 11 Initial Response to Hazardous Materials Incidents: Concepts Implementation - 15 hrs 12 Introduction to Wildland Firefighting for the Structural Company Officer - 15 hrs. 13 Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Specialist 1-15 hrs. 14 Leadership I - 15 hrs. 15 Leadership II - 15 hrs. 16 Leadership III - 15 hrs. 17 Managing Company Tactical Operations - Preparation - 15 hrs. 18 Managing In A Changing Environment - 15 hrs. 19 Marketing Fire Prevention In Your Community - 15 hrs. 20 NIMS - Incident Command System for EMS - 15 hrs. 21 NIMS - Incident Command System for the Fire Service - 15 hrs. 22 Principles of Building Construction: I - 15 hrs. 23 Shaping the Future - 15 hrs. 24 Strategy and Tactics for Initial Company Operations - 15 hrs. 25 Training Operations for Small Departments - 15 hrs. 26 Volunteer Fire Service Management - 15 hrs. Additional course selections are located on the next two pages. Separate registration forms are included in this packet for Specialized Courses due to special registration fees being required. (COURSE SELECTIONS CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE)

3 COURSE SELECTIONS FOR SMOKY MOUNTAIN WEEKEND March 1 & 2, 2008 Must pre-register by January 18, 2008, by mailing the complete registration form with your check made payable to: Sevier County Fire Chiefs Association. Continued course offerings are as follows: Class Identification # s 27 Advanced Heavy Rescue 28 Basic Fire Chaplain s Academy This 16-hour basic class fulfills the Basic Chaplain's Academy requirement for Chaplain Certification. The class covers The Emergency Service Worker Personality, Introduction to the Incident Management System, Confidentiality, Chaplain Service Protocols, Emergency Service Funerals, An Introduction to CISM, Chaplain Service Mutual Aid, Chaplain Safety, and Establishing a Support Network. This course is open to all Fire, EMS, & Rescue Chaplains. To be eligible to receive certification as a Fire Chaplain, attendees must be members of Tennessee Federation of Fire Chaplains or must complete membership prior to the conference. However, membership is not required to be able to attend this course. Chaplains must attend from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM both days to complete the course. 29 Confined Space Awareness 30 Downed Aircraft In Your Community 31 Electrical Fundamentals for Fire Investigators Pre-requisites: Tennessee Fire Academy s Basic Origin and Cause Investigation. This course covers basic electrical theory as outlined in NFPA 921 (2004) Chapter 8 and discusses the analysis of electrical systems and equipment. 32 Firefighter Survival: Get Out Alive Pre-requisites: Students must have already completed the Tennessee Fire Academy s 86 hour Basic Fire Fighting and Live Fire Fighting Courses or Equivalent to be eligible to attend this class. 33 Heavy Rescue 34 ICS-300 Intermediate Incident Command System 35 ICS-400 Advanced Incident Command System 36 I.E.D. & WMD Awareness 37 Introduction to Basic Vehicle Rescue - 15 hrs This class involves extreme physical activity! Students must bring their own Personal Protective Equipment. This class will be held at the Pigeon Forge Fire Department. 38 Introduction to Fire Department Pumpers 15 hrs. 39 Low Angle Rope Rescue This class involves extreme physical activity! Students must wear long pants, boots, and gloves. This class will involve classroom and outside hands-on activities. Students will be taught rescue ropes/knots and will apply these techniques during this course. 40 Map & Compass Refresher / Introduction to Track Awareness Students should be physically fit and equipped for a search and rescue field response. Map & Compass: This hands-on workshop will enable the student to become proficient in the basic components of map and compass skills. Introduction to Track Awareness: This course will introduce the skills of tracking-the art of following a trail of an animal or human by reading the signs left behind along their path. 41 Rope Rescue 42 SCBA Duration and SCBA Search & Rescue - 15 hrs. This class involves extreme physical activity! All Students Must Have Their Own SCBA, Spare Cylinder, and Firefighter Protective Clothing! On Sunday, students will travel to a different location. Students must have transportation! 43 Vanessa K. Free & Emergency Vehicle Operations (VFIS) (COURSE SELECTIONS CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE)

4 The following classes are to be taken as grouped by course number listed below: NO EXCEPTIONS 44 Decontamination Operations (classroom & hands-on activities) 7.5 hrs Methamphetamine Hazards & Mitigation Class (Delivered by TBI) 7.5 hrs 45 Responding to Utility Emergencies 7.5 hrs Fire Protection Sprinklers and Standpipe Systems 7.5 hrs The Sprinkler and Standpipe session involves hands-on using a Training Prop! All Students must have Firefighter Protective Clothing! 46 Farm Rescue Awareness 7.5 hrs Trench Rescue Awareness 7.5 hrs 47 Foam (hands-on) and Hose (rolls and loads) 7.5 hrs Fire Streams and LP Gas Firefighting (using live fire) 7.5 hrs All students must have Firefighter Protective Clothing! 48 Ventilation 7.5 hrs Thermal Imaging hrs (students are encouraged to bring their departments Thermal Imaging Camera with them, but it is not required) Separate registration forms are included in this packet for Specialized Courses due to special registration fees being required.

5 REGISTRATION FORM FOR 2008 SMOKY MOUNTAIN WEEKEND Mail to: Sevier County Fire Chiefs Association P. O. Box 306 Pigeon Forge, TN Fire Department Name: Contact Person: Address: Phone # - - City: State: Zip: County: Fire Department Address: Each student MUST MAKE FOUR CLASS CHOICES by using the course identification numbers from the previous pages. If registration forms are received without four class choices for each student, the form WILL NOT BE PROCESSED and will be returned to the department to be completed. Registration deadline is no later than January 18, *Please print or type information *Class Choices Here Student s Name Phone Number First Second Third Fourth Checks must be made payable to: Sevier County Fire Chiefs Association Number of $ each = $ NO REFUNDS! You may make student substitutions on or before class dates. If more space is needed, please make copies of this form.

6 Sevier County Fire Chief s Association Presents The 2008 Smoky Mountain Weekend Chief Fire Officer Development Class This Years Featured Speakers are Fire Chief Shane Ray Fire Chief Magazine Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year 2006 Putting Your Vision In Progress Retired Chief Alan Brunacini City of Phoenix, Arizona Presenting Customer Service Delivery to the Street Be Nice Chief Mark Wallace City of McKinney, Texas Author of Fire Department Strategic Planning Creating Future Excellence Fire Engineering This is a national caliber class only found at venues such as Fire Rescue International (FRI) and Fire Rescue Expo. Our speakers have presented their topics across the nation. The class is offered to provide Chief Fire Officers with the opportunity to attend a world class seminar without leaving Tennessee and at a reasonable price. The class has been reviewed by the Tennessee Commission on Fire Fighting and approved for 15 hours of Specialized Training Credit for Join your peers at this magnificent conference March 1 & 2, 2008 at the Conference Center at River Plantation in Sevierville, Tennessee. This will be a most rewarding weekend for the fire officers leading departments from across Tennessee. To allow additional time to network with your peers and included in your registration fee, lunch will be provided on Saturday and Sunday at the conference center. Join Us at SMW 2008

7 2008 Smoky Mountain Weekend Chief Fire Officer Development Class At The Conference Center at River Plantation 1004 Parkway Sevierville, TN The Conference Center is located at the beautiful River Plantation campground. If you would like to bring the family and come early or stay late, you can contact the campground for reservations at (865) The cost to attend the Chief Officer Development Class is $90.00, which includes lunch on both Saturday and Sunday. Your registration form and money is due by January 18, Postmarks after January 18, 2008 will fall into Late Registration status and be considered on a first-come first-serve basis. The Cost of Late Registration is $ Registration will begin at 0700 hours on Saturday with coffee and donuts provided. Saturday s class will begin promptly at 0800 hours and will end at 1700 hours. Sunday s class will begin at 0700 hours and will end at 1500 hours. After calling Ginger at (865) or Darryl at (865) to obtain your authorization code, please send the enclosed registration form and department check or money order (no personal checks please) to: Sevier County Fire Chiefs Association Chief Officer Class 08 P. O. Box 306 Pigeon Forge, TN We look forward to seeing you in March!

8 Fire Chief Development Program (This class is limited to 125 students) (Cost of this class is $ 90.00) This program will provide a relevant educational advancement for both existing and newly appointed chief officers, as well as their designated second in command in career and volunteer departments across the state. This program is designed to target new and existing chief officers that will most likely serve in a chief officer role in the future. Saturday (March 1, 2008): Shane Ray Fire Chief Magazine Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year 2006 Retired Chief Alan Brunacini City of Phoenix Fire Department Sunday (March 2, 2008): Chief Mark Wallace City of McKinney, Texas Fire Department This program has been reviewed by the Tennessee Commission on Fire Fighting and approved for 15 hours of Specialized Training Credit for The location of this class will be at the River Plantation Conference Center in Sevierville. You must call Ginger at or Darryl at to get a pre-approval authorization number and include your confirmation number on this registration form. Once you have received a confirmation number, this form along with payment must be received by the Sevier County Fire Chiefs Association within two weeks (14 days). If this form and payment is not received within two weeks (14 days) of you receiving a confirmation number, your reservation in this class will be canceled. Fire Department Name: Registration form for Fire Chief Development Program Address: City: State: Zip: County: Dept. Phone # - - Contact Phone # - - Fire Department Address: Student s Name Phone Number Authorization # Number of $ each = $ NO REFUNDS! Registrations postmarked after January 18, 2008: Number of $ each = $ NO REFUNDS! You may make student substitutions on or before class dates. Make checks payable to: Sevier County Fire Chiefs Association P. O. Box 306 Pigeon Forge, TN 37868

9 ADVANCED ARSON DETECTION for FIREFIGHTERS and FIRE OFFICERS (This class is limited to 20 students) (Limit 1 attendee per department) (Cost of this class is $ 65.00) Pre-requisites: Arson Detection for the First Responder and be a fire officer responsible for determining the cause of the fire. You must call to get a pre-approval authorization number and include your confirmation number on this registration form. Once you have received a confirmation number, this form along with payment must be received by the Sevier County Fire Chiefs Association within two weeks (14 days). If this form and payment is not received within two weeks (14 days) of you receiving a confirmation number, your reservation in this class will be canceled. Dates of this class are February 29-March 2, Class Hours: Friday- Registration 6:00 p.m. Class 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Saturday- Class 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Sunday- Class 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Class Description: Fire officers will be able to determine the origin of the fire, and then make the proper classification of the cause and notification of the agency responsible for follow-up investigations in their area. The student will also be able to handle the investigation and scene preservation with a minimum of equipment and manpower. The course addresses the requirements listed in (NFPA 1021, Fire Officers Professional Qualifications, 1997 ed. and NFPA 1001 Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, 1997 ed.) Topics that will be discussed in this class are: The Legal Needs of Investigations Observations of Firefighters and Civilians Determining the Point of Origin Fatal Fires Courtroom Testimony Scene Investigation Fire Causes Evidence Initial Interviewing Documentation of the Scene Motives of Fire Setters Registration form for Advanced Arson Detection for Firefighters and Fire Officers Fire Department Name: Address: City: State: Zip: County: Dept. Phone # - - Contact Phone # - - Fire Department Address: Student s Name Phone Number Authorization # $ = $ NO REFUNDS! You may make student substitutions on or before class dates. Make checks payable to: Sevier County Fire Chiefs Association. P.O. Box 306 Pigeon Forge, TN 37868

10 Junior Firefighter and Fire Explorer Program (This class is limited to 30 students) (Cost of this class is $ 30.00) This year we are once again advertising the Junior Firefighter and Fire Explorer Program. We have held this class in the recent past with good success. This program will involve classroom and physical exertion. Students must be at least 15 years of age to participate in this class. Students must bring their own personal protective equipment. A letter from the students sponsoring department must also be sent with this registration form. The letter must be on the department s letterhead and include a statement releasing the Sevier County Fire Chiefs Association and the Sevier County Board of Education from any liability. The letter must include signatures from the Fire Chief, Junior Firefighter or Explorer Program Advisor, and the students Parents. The Fire Chief or Program Advisor must call or to get a pre-approval authorization number and include the number on this registration form. Registration form for Junior Firefighter and Fire Explorer Program Fire Department Name: Address: City: State: Zip: County: Dept. Phone # - - Contact Phone # - - Fire Department Address: Student s Name Phone Number Authorization # Number of $ each = $ NO REFUNDS! You may make student substitutions on or before class dates. Make checks payable to: Sevier County Fire Chiefs Association P. O. Box 306 Pigeon Forge, TN 37868

11 Walters State Community College Morristown, Tennessee NON-CREDIT CONTINUING EDUCATION REGISTRATION FORM REFUND POLICY: The college s policy on refunds is that there will be no refunds other than for cancellation of the class. For extenuating circumstances this policy may be appealed through the Dean of Community and Economic Development to the President. STUDENT INFORMATION (Information requested for person registering for the class) Social Security Number - - Birth / / mo day year Name Last First Middle Home Address Street or RFD City County State Zip Code Home Address Work Address Add to the distribution list to receive information on class offerings? Home ? YES NO Work ? YES NO Phone #s: HOME WORK MOBILE EMERGENCY Please check. Information does not affect admission status used for reporting purposes only. Male Female ::::::: Ethnic Origin: American Indian Caucasian Spanish American Black Oriental Other COMPANY YOU ARE REPRESENTING (for business seminars/courses) Company Name _Sevier County Fire Chiefs Association Billing Contact Billing Address Street City State Zip Code Authorization to Bill Company COURSE INFORMATION (check all that apply ) Purchase Order # Course/Seminar Name 1 st Responder Refresher CEU Number _2011 -_001_- S08 COURSE LOCATION, BUILDING, ROOM # WSCC Dates (Start/End) March 1 & 2, 2008 Time _8am to 4:30pm Day(s) WSGC WSSC Semester (check one) Fall Spring_X_ Summer CEUs _1.5_ Instructor Fee: $_60.00 WSCE GCFT WSOS WSCC Contact Person/Phone #: Janice Bettis Contact WSCC Phone # I am aware of the college s refund policy. (above) (Student Signature) FOR BUSINESS OFFICE USE ONLY Date Fee $ Paid by Paid for: Payment: Cash Check # Money Order (Serial # ) Company Billing Debit Card (Check Card)** Credit Card: VISA** Credit Card: MasterCard** Credit Card: Discover** Receipted by (initials): Fee Discount/Note: Receipt No. * Location Codes: WSCC (Morristown Campus); WSGC (Greeneville Campus); WSSC (Sevier County Campus); WSCE (Claiborne County Extension); GCFT (Greeneville/Greene County Center for Technology; WSOS (off-campus/on-site) ** Call to make credit card payment by phone. Call to make credit payments for the Greeneville Center for Tec hnology classes. WHITE Office of Student Records; YELLOW Community and Economic Development; PINK Student Receipt WSCC Rev. 9/04 Please be sure to visit our Fire & EMS vendor program which will be held near the Sevier County High School

12 Walters State Community College Morristown, Tennessee NON-CREDIT CONTINUING EDUCATION REGISTRATION FORM REFUND POLICY: The college s policy on refunds is that there will be no refunds other than for cancellation of the class. For extenuating circumstances this policy may be appealed through the Dean of Community and Economic Development to the President. STUDENT INFORMATION (Information requested for person registering for the class) Social Security Number - - Birth / / mo day year Name Last First Middle Home Address Street or RFD City County State Zip Code Home Address Work Address Add to the distribution list to receive information on class offerings? Home ? YES NO Work ? YES NO Phone #s: HOME WORK MOBILE EMERGENCY Please check. Information does not affect admission status used for reporting purposes only. Male Female ::::::: Ethnic Origin: American Indian Caucasian Spanish American Black Oriental Other COMPANY YOU ARE REPRESENTING (for business seminars/courses) Company Name _Sevier County Fire Chiefs Association Billing Contact Billing Address Street City State Zip Code Authorization to Bill Company COURSE INFORMATION (check all that apply ) Purchase Order # Course/Seminar Name EMT / Paramedic Review CEU Number _2301 -_001_- S08 COURSE LOCATION, BUILDING, ROOM # WSCC WSGC WSSC WSCE GCFT WSOS Dates (Start/End) March 1 & 2, 2008 Time _8am to 4:30pm Day(s) Semester (check one) Fall Spring_X_ Summer CEUs _1.5_ Instructor Fee: $_85.00 WSCC Contact Person/Phone #: Janice Bettis Contact WSCC Phone # I am aware of the college s refund policy. (above) (Student Signature) FOR BUSINESS OFFICE USE ONLY Date Fee $ Paid by Paid for: Payment: Cash Check # Money Order (Serial # ) Company Billing Debit Card (Check Card)** Credit Card: VISA** Credit Card: MasterCard** Credit Card: Discover** Receipted by (initials): Fee Discount/Note: Receipt No. * Location Codes: WSCC (Morristown Campus); WSGC (Greeneville Campus); WSSC (Sevier County Campus); WSCE (Claiborne County Extension); GCFT (Greeneville/Greene County Center for Technology; WSOS (off-campus/on-site) ** Call to make credit card payment by phone. Call to make credit payments for the Greeneville Center for Technology classes. WHITE Office of Student Records; YELLOW Community and Economic Development; PINK Student Receipt WSCC Rev. 9/04 Please be sure to visit our Fire & EMS vendor program which will be held near the Sevier County High School

13 The Sevier County Fire Chiefs Association would like to welcome you to our Annual Conference. Below is a list of motels and cabins rentals. These businesses have agreed to be host businesses and are giving special rates for our Smoky Mountain Weekend conference. HOSTING MOTELS AND CABINS When making reservations, you must inform the motel that your stay is for the Smoky Mountain Weekend Training Conference. Sevierville: Motel Name (Location) Phone Number Price (per night) Days Inn (1841 Parkway) $ Days Inn Interstate (3402 Winfield Dunn Pkwy-Kodak) $ (includes breakfast) Fairfield Inn (1650 Parkway) $ Greenbrier Best Western (711 Parkway) $ Hampton Inn (661 Winfield Dunn Pkwy) $ Landmark Inn (401 Forks of the River Parkway) $ Oak Tree Lodge (1620 Parkway) $ Sleep Inn (1020 Parkway) $ Super 8 Motel (1410 Winfield Dunn Pkwy) $ Cabin & Condominium Rentals Phone Number Price (per night) English Mountain Condominium Resort (1081 Cove Road) or One bedroom Condo w/sleeper sofa for two people $ Loft unit sleeps six people $ Pigeon Forge: Motel Name (Location) Phone Number Price (per night) Capri Motel (4061 Parkway) $ Econo Lodge Riverside (2440 Parkway) $ Motel 6 (336 Henderson Chapel Road) $ Norma Dan Motel (3864 Parkway) $ Park Grove Inn (149 Community Center Dr.) $ (if booked by 1/5/08) Shular Inn (2708 Parkway) or $ Gatlinburg: Motel Name (Location) Phone Number Price (per night) Glenstone Lodge (504 Historic Nature Trail) $ 67.00

14 THE TENNESSEE FIREMAN S ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS THREE SCHOLARSHIPS OF $100 EACH WILL BE GIVEN AWAY TO ONE ATTENDEE FROM EACH REGION OF THE STATE AT THE SMOKY MOUNTAIN WEEKEND CONFERENCE. QUALIFICATIONS ARE: (1) ATTEND THE SMOKY MOUNTAIN WEEKEND CONFERENCE (2) BELONG TO A VOLUNTEER FIRE SERVICE NAME: DEPARTMENT: ADDRESS: TELEPHONE NO. PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM WITH YOUR REGISTRATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE DRAWING AT THE CONFERENCE. Make copies of this form if more than one person will need to enter the drawing