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THREE STATE 2015 Course Offerings Course Name: Poli cs and the White Helmet Course Code: W121 Course Abbrevia on: PWH This course is aimed at providing the chief officers in both fire service and EMS agencies with an overview of the ways to succeed and work within the local, county, and state level poli cal system to achieve posi ve results for their departments. It will give the officer an improved insight into be er ways to relate and speak to ci zens and others to gain support and understanding of their needs for bond issues, tax votes, and general elec ons. Par cipants learn about successful approaches appropriate for government employees and volunteers. The course iden fies successful tools needed to address the challenge necessary to bring about change, and how a department s culture of power, influence, nego a on, and coali on building is important to success. Course Name: Training Opera ons in Small Departments Course Code: W290 Course Abbrevia on: TOSD This course is designed to provide students with some basic tools and skills to coordinate training in a small fire/ems organiza on. A training func on in a smaller department typically may include conduc ng training drills and coordina ng training with a nearby larger city or state training func on. Course content includes the following: *Iden fying the legal issues affec ng the training func on, including an understanding of a standard of care, and the impact of OSHA and NFPA standards *Safety considera ons in training *Marke ng training internally *Iden fying ways to jus fy training needs *Resolving training conflicts using appropriate conflict resolu on techniques *Selec ng and evalua ng training curriculum and materials from outside sources *Effec ve delivery and evalua on of training. Course Name: Introduc on to Unified Command for All-Hazard Incidents (NEW NFA Course) Course Code: W609 Course Abbrevia on: UCAHI This course is designed to provide company officers with a be er understanding of mul agency needs and a Unified Command structure. The a endees will gain an understanding of the requirements of a Unified Command organiza on and provide learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to operate effec vely in complex incidents.
3-STATE 2015Course Offerings, cont d. Course Name: Methods of Enhancing Safety Educa on Course Code: W344 Course Abbrevia on: MESE This course is designed for those who coordinate or assist their organiza ons in public educa on. The course does not teach people how to deliver safety programs; rather it supports efforts to enhance safety educa on in their organiza ons and in their communi es. Content is ideal for students from smaller or volunteer organiza ons who wish to enhance their public educa on and preven on efforts. Students will outline ideas and plans that they would like to apply when they return home. Students who take this 2-day program will be able to determine if public educa on is valued in their organiza ons and in their communi es. Course content emphasizes the following three simple methods for establishing roots in public fire and life safety educa on: *personal commitment to public educa on, *determining and improving the organiza on s role in public educa on, and *enhancing programs through greater community support. Course Name: Fire Service Safety Culture: Who Protects Firefighters from Firefighters? Course Code: W349 Course Abbrevia on: FSSC This course will help fire service personnel iden fy their present fire service safety culture, explain how culture drives safety behavior, iden fy risk management strategies, and develop a fire service safety culture interven on plan to reduce injury and death to firefighters in their organiza ons. The course content includes Na onal Ins tute of Occupa on Safety and Health (NIOSH) Fire Fighter Fatality Inves ga on and Preven on Program reports, organiza onal change and leadership models, and risk control systems. The learning methods include case studies, problem solving, and strategic and tac cal planning that are used in individual, small group, and class ac vi es. Course Name: Strategiy and Tac cs for Ini al Company Opera ons Course Code: W455 Course Abbrevia on: STICO STICO is designed to meet the needs of Company Officers responsible for managing the opera ons of one or more companies during structural firefigh ng opera ons. STICO is designed to develop the management skills needed by company officers to accomplish assigned tac cs at structure fires.
3-STATE 2015 Course Offerings, cont d. Course Name: Execu ve Skills Series: Exercising Leadership Through Difficult Conversa ons Course Code: W522 Course Abbrevia on: ESS This course teaches students how to use standardized forms to achieve uniformity in their incident and ac vity repor ng. This training program is designed specifically to support local fire service organiza ons, and will assist them in providing data both to their management and to decision makers, as well as to their State uniform fire repor ng system. At a local level, the NFIRS data can be used to: *describe a community s fire problem; *support budget requests; *improve decisionmaking for alloca on of resources; *assist in planning for future fire protec on; *help iden fy opportuni es for scheduling nonemergency ac vi es; *evaluate code enforcement programs; and *iden fy target audiences for public fire educa on programs. Course Name: New Fire Chief: Challenging Issues Course Code: W760 Course Abbrevia on: NFC This course is designed to develop the managerial, administra ve, and leadership skills necessary for the full me fire chief and chief officer who desire a leadership posi on in their department. The course addresses cri cal knowledge and skills pertaining to the responsibili es of a fire chief, including the following topics: local poli cs and the role of the chief officer, liability and risk management, and resources and items of knowledge needed to become a first me leader in a new posi on in the agency. Course Name: Leadership I for Fire and EMS: Strategies for Company Success Course Code: W803 Course Abbrevia on: LIFE This course presents the company officer with the basic leadership skills and tools needed to perform effec vely in the fire service environment. The course includes techniques and approaches to problem-solving, ways to iden fy and assess the needs of the company officer s subordinates, methods for running mee ngs effec vely in the fire service environment, and decision-making skills for the company officer.
1 New Hampshire Department of Safety Division of Fire Standards and Training & Emergency Medical Services 33 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH 03305 1-800-371-4503 or 603-223-4200 FAX: 603-271-1091 New Hampshire / Vermont / Alabama Three-State Weekend Application, 2015 NOTE: This application form must be completed, with signatures in place, and returned with payment indicated/included. Please be sure to include your Federal Student Identification (SID) number on your application. Applications being accepted NOW through the close of business on Mon., July 20, 2015. Section 1: PERSONAL INFORMATION United States Citizen? Y N Applicants to Three State Weekend must be citizens of the United States of America. Name: M F Last 4 digits of SSN: DOB: (mm/dd/yyyy) Home address City: State: Zip: Home Work NOTE: Please list cell provider company name if you want to receive text message confirmations. (Standard text message rates may apply.) Cell Phone Provider: Cell Email address: Preferred method of contact for confirmation: Email/Text Mail Name: T-Shirt Size: S M L XL 2XL 3XL NOTE: I have read and understand the NFA Rules of Conduct and Student Dress Code which will be in effect during my stay at the National Fire Academy. Applicant Signature: Date (mm/dd/yyy): Section 1B: SID NUMBER (Required for National Fire Academy courses!) Fax: Click on or copy and paste the link for information: https://cdp.dhs.gov/femasid/register.aspx SID NUMBER Section 2: COURSE INFORMATION (YOU MUST CHOOSE THREE!) Selection will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. 1. Code #: Abbr.: EARLY registration is encouraged in order to secure your first place. Please indicate your course selections in order of preference. Section 3A: DEPARTMENT PAYMENT 2. Code #: Abbr.: 3. Code #: Abbr.: Representatives: Check one of the following two choices: TUITION: $80.00 Yes, my agency/dept. agrees to pay tuition upon billing from the Division and is aware of the refund policy which is located on the Division s website: http://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/fstems/documents/fstemsrefundpolicy.pdf No, my agency/dept. does not agree to pay tuition for this applicant. Section 3B: DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVE VERIFICATION SIGNATURE Rep. Signature: Date (mm/dd/yyyy): NOTE: If you are paying for your own tuition, please fill out the General Payment Form on the next page.
New Hampshire Department of Safety Division of Fire Standards and Training & Emergency Medical Services Mailing: 33 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH 03305 Physical: 98 Smokey Bear Blvd., Concord, NH Phones: (Toll Free) 800-371-4503 (Local) 603-223-4200 (Fax) 603-271-1091 Three State Weekend 2015 General Payment Form This form is to be used if your department / agency is NOT paying for your tuition. Please be sure to fill in all requested information. Please submit this form along with your applications and shuttle bus confirmation form. Section 1: APPLICANT INFORMATION NAME: First Middle Init. Last Last 4 digits of S.S. #: THREE STATE WEEKEND TUITION $80.00 Section 3: PERSONAL PAYMENT INFORMATION Date of birth: (mm/dd/yyyy) Check off one method of payment listed below. Please make checks or money orders payable to NHFSTEMS and submit along with your completed application for Three State Weekend. Personal Check Money Order / Bank Check VISA Full name listed on credit card: Card number: Expiration date: 3-digit code #: (on back of card) Master Card Amount: $ American Express Signature (as it appears on card): For further information on the division s refund policy, please refer to the NHFSTEMS website: http://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/fstems/documents/fstemsrefundpolicy.pdf FOR OFFICE USE ONLY:
New Hampshire Department of Safety Division of Fire Standards and Training & Emergency Medical Services 33 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH 03305 1-800-371-4503 or 603-223-4200 FAX: 603-271-1091 New Hampshire / Vermont / Alabama Three-State Weekend, 2015 Shuttle Bus Information / Sign Up GROUND TRANSPORTATION SCHEDULE: Friday, August 21, 2015 4:00PM SHARP Bus departs BWI en route to the NFA Campus Sunday, August 23, 2015 3:00PM SHARP Bus leaves campus en route to BWI Airport If you plan to take this shuttle bus, DO NOT schedule your flights to arrive at BWI later than 2:00PM on Friday or depart from BWI earlier than 6:00PM on Sunday. You MUST CONFIRM your seat on the bus by completing this form. If your plans change for any reason, and you no longer wish to take the shuttle, please contact Bob Pragoff at (603) 620-7011 as soon as you know your plans have changed so that your name can be removed from the list. Please also save Bob Pragoff s phone number on your cell phone so that you can contact him in an emergency. Name: Home Address: Home Email address: Name: Work City: State: Zip: Cell If you do not complete and submit this form, it will be assumed that you do not wish to take advantage of the shuttle service!
Na onal Fire Academy address: Travel Arrangement Notes 16825 South Seton Ave. Emmitsburg, Maryland 21727 Transporta on availability: Ground transporta on will be provided between BWI and the campus. There will only be ONE bus that will leave BWI at 4:00PM on Friday and leave campus at 3:00PM on Sunday. Please make sure that you do not book a flight to arrive at BWI a er 3:00PM on Friday or depart before 6:00PM on Sunday, otherwise you will be responsible for your own travel between BWI and the campus. Arrival and Departure: Check in me on campus is any me a er 3:00PM and before the mandatory orienta on at 7:00PM. Departure me is at the end of class on Sunday, usually between 3:00PM and 3:30PM. Direc ons to the Na onal Fire Academy: I-93 South to I-293 to Route 3 South through Nashua to I-495 South to the Mass Turnpike (I-90) South to I-84 West. Then. I-684 South to I-287 West across the Tappan Zee Bridge. Stay on I-287 to I-78 West (near Fair Hills, PA), and then follow I-78 West to I-81 to Harrisburg, PA to Camp Hill, PA (NOTE: Be careful because it gets confusing to get onto Rte. 15). Take Rte. 15 South to Ge ysburg, PA and Emmitsburg, MD. Follow the signs once in Emmitsburg to the Na onal Emergency Training Center / Meals Friday evening: cold buffet-style dinner provided from 4:30PM to 7:00PM Saturday: breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided Sunday: breakfast and lunch provided Meal ckets will ONLY be available at the MANDATORY evening orienta on at 6:00PM on Friday, August 21, 2015. Dress Code Required classroom and dining hall a re for your guidance: Males: Shirts with collars (NO T-shirts), slacks, nice jeans (with no holes) or department uniforms, shoes and socks. Op onal items include sweaters and jackets, etc. Females: Dresses, blouses, (No T-shirts) with slacks or skirts, department uniforms, hosiery and shoes. Op onal items include sweaters, jackets, etc. The wearing of athle c clothing, including ball caps or hats of any kind, is not appropriate in the classrooms, dining hall, or auditorium. A re such as shorts, thongs, tank tops, ven lated shirts, collar-less shirts and cut-off jeans are considered informal wear and should be restricted to a er hour leisure ac vi es.
National Fire Academy Rules of Conduct Each individual has the personal responsibility to exhibit professional conduct while on the Na onal Fire Academy campus. The designated representa ves of the state training agency have the responsibility and authority to monitor and, along with campus security personnel, take necessary ac on to correct any unprofessional conduct. Campus security has the authority to request the name(s) of any individuals who may be disrup ve or discourteous. It is expected that an individual s name will be provided if requested. The security officer will then inform the state representa ves of the circumstances surrounding the incident. In ALL instances of alleged misconduct, all par es will be responsible for determining the facts. Decisions regarding dismissal of any student will be made at the conclusion of a review. The final authority for dismissal rests with the senior United States Fire Administra on official on campus at the me. State representa ves have the authority to dismiss any student for misconduct where the incident occurs outside class hours. Failure to Attend : No Shows The Na onal Fire Academy is keeping a careful watch regarding student cancella ons and NO SHOWS. Students should contact the New Hampshire State Coordinator(s) at 603-223-4200 or 1-800-371-4503 in the event it is necessary to cancel their a endance. Students who fail to cancel their reserved slot and fail to a end will be banned from a ending Na onal Fire Academy courses for a period of two consecu ve years, as per NFA rules Security and Identification Requirements Each student MUST possess a photo iden fica on in order to register at C-West. Addi onally, an NFA iden fica on will be issued to each student and MUST be worn at all mes when on the NFA campus. Vehicles entering or parking on the grounds of the Na onal Emergency Training Center are subject to search, and armed security forces are posted at every entryway.