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W0379 - FIRE INVESTIGATION: FIRST RESPONDERS This course is designed specifically to provide a clear definition of the role of first responders in fire investigation and provide essential knowledge to enable them to recognize the potential of intentionally set fires, preservation, and protection of evidence, and proper reporting of information to appropriate officials. By strengthening the partnership between first responders and investigators, the chances for successfully solving arson-related crimes increases. Topics include fire behavior, critical observations of the first responder, fire causes, scene security and evidence preservation, legal considerations, and documentation of findings. Fire/emergency services personnel who respond to fires or might conduct preliminary investigations into the origin and cause of fires. PRE-REQUISITES: Incident Command System (ICS)- 100-level and ICS-200-level training. Preferred courses are Q0462 and Q0463, available through NFA online at www.usfa.dhs.gov/nfa/nfaonline. Chief s signature attests that the applicant has completed this required training. PRE-COURSE ASSIGNMENT: Interested students are encouraged to complete Initial Fire Investigation for First Responders (Q0379) available through NFA Online at https://www.usfa.fema.gov/ training/nfa/courses/online.html, prior to participating in the classroombased course. W0455 - STRATEGY AND TACTICS FOR INITIAL COMPANY OPERATIONS This two-day course is designed to meet the needs of Company Officers (COs) responsible for managing the operations of one or more companies during structural firefighting operations. This course is designed to develop the management skills needed by COs to accomplish assigned tactics at structure fires. Senior firefighters who may at times assume the responsibilities of the CO (National Fire Protection Association 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, Level II).
W0522 - EXECUTIVE SKILLS SERIES: EXERCISING LEADERSHIP THROUGH DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS This two-day course is to provide knowledge and skills for having difficult conversations to exercise leadership in addressing adaptive challenges. The goal of this course is for the participant to identify and apply skills for having difficult conversations as they relate to exercising leadership when addressing adaptive challenges. The primary target audience is fire and emergency service personnel in positions of authority (executive level officers) who have an opportunity to exercise leadership. Note: Participants must be minimally assigned to a supervisory level position (for example, a Company Officer). W0609 - INTRODUCTION TO UNIFIED COMMAND FOR ALL-HAZARD INCIDENTS This two-day course is designed to provide Company Officers (COs) with a better understanding of multiagency needs and a Unified Command structure. The attendees will gain an understanding of the requirements of a Unified Command organization and provide learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to operate effectively in complex incidents. The primary audience for the course is fire department COs, first responders, chief officers, and others who would function in a Command or General Staff position during a multiagency operation. Further specification for the audience includes officers who have command responsibilities, are upwardly mobile and act in the position of a command officer, would function in a Command or General Staff position during a Unified Command operation, and are initially responsible for setting up the Incident Command organization.
W0762 - NEW FIRE CHIEF: CONTEMPORARY ISSUES This two-day course will develop the managerial skills, leadership skills, and contemporary issues and awareness necessary for newly appointed or elected fire chiefs to effectively meet their obligations. The course will help to develop knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for them to perform effectively now and in the future. The primary audience is newly appointed or elected fire chiefs in volunteer, combination or career departments. The secondary audience is departmental leaders who may become fire chiefs and local-level government administrators and elected officials, including fire district commissioners, board members, etc. W0648 - LEADERSHIP IN SUPERVISION: FRAMEWORKS TO SUCCESS This two-day course provides the supervisor with the knowledge and skills to perform successfully in the fire and Emergency Medical Services environments. The course addresses professionalism, resilience, emotional intelligence, and situational awareness, as well as managing conflict, delegating mentoring, coaching, empowering, and building collaboration and synergy for professional growth. First line supervisors in fire and emergency medical services organizations. Fire and emergency medical services personnel due for promotion/appointment to a first line supervisory position within 18 months. Fire and emergency medical services personnel who are regularly assigned acting supervisory positions. Fire and emergency medical services personnel currently enrolled in the NFA Managing Officer will be provided priority selection.
REGISTRATION Registration is open to all interested persons with experience in fire, rescue, or EMS who are at least 18 years of age. Notification of your acceptance and class assignment will be by email from netc-admissnotifications@ fema.dhs.gov. You must provide a valid email address. If you are unable to attend after acceptance, please notify the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute (NOT the NFA) as soon as possible by calling 1-800-ASK-MFRI, extension 69971 (301-226-9971) or by email to klayton@mfri.org. No substitutions after January 3, 2018. FEES Lodging is at no cost to members of volunteer fire/rescue/ems departments. Federal fire/ rescue/ems department members are required to pay for their lodging. There is a $40.56 fee for meals, which includes three meals on Saturday and two meals on Sunday. MFRI does not process any Application without the Meals Fee. THIS FEE IS NON-REFUNDABLE. We accept the following methods of payment: credit card (VISA, MASTERCARD, or DISCOVER); check; money order; and purchase order. Make checks and money orders payable to the UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND. HOW TO APPLY Complete the attached modified General Admissions Application FEMA form 119-25-1. Mark your first through sixth choice of courses in the boxes provided. Class assignment is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Make sure that all sections of the form are complete including your FEMA SID number and the application bears the original signature of you department chief. If you do not yet have a FEMA number, you can obtain the number at www.usfa. fema.gov/nfa/about/attend/ftin.shtm. Mail the completed APPLICATION with the $40.56 MEALS FEE to the MARYLAND FIRE AND RESCUE INSTITUTE, 4500 Campus Drive, College Park, Maryland 20742. DO NOT send directly to the National Fire Academy, they will not accept the application. Registration closes Thursday, December 21, 2017. Incomplete forms, or those submitted without the required meals fee, will be returned to the applicant and you may not be accepted into the program or receive early seating. CHECK-IN AT THE NFA Check-in at the National Fire Academy is on Friday, February 2, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Students must show a picture I.D. when entering the National Fire Academy. You MUST ATTEND the Orientation Meeting on February 2 at 7:30 p.m. At this meeting, you will receive your meals pass for the weekend. If you are unable to attend the Orientation Meeting on Friday evening, you must advise the MFRI Coordinator in advance to arrange for pickup of your meals pass at the 7:30 a.m. check-in on Saturday, February 3, 2018. STUDENT DRESS CODE Recommended classroom and dining hall attire for your guidance: Males: Shirts with collars (no T-shirts) and slacks, or department uniform, shoes, and socks. Optional items include sweaters, jackets, etc. Females: Dresses, blouses with slacks or skirt, or department uniform, and shoes. Optional items include sweaters, jackets, etc. The wearing of athletic clothing including caps or hats of any kind is not appropriate in the classroom, auditorium, or the dining hall. Attire such as shorts, tank tops, vented shirts, and cutoff jeans are informal wear, and should be restricted to after-hour leisure activity.