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NASSAU COUNTY
FIRE SERVICE ACADEMY
2016
CURRICULUM GUIDE
Robert V. Hughes Jr.
Chief Instructor
NASSAU COUNTY FIRE SERVICE ACADEMY
MISSION STATEMENT
The Mission of the Nassau County Fire Service Academy is to:
Provide quality training programs that will enable members of the county’s fire departments to
discharge their responsibilities as fire fighters, company officers and department officers in an
efficient and effective manner while minimizing the risk to their own personal safety.
Assist the County’s 71 fire departments to comply with New York State OSHA regulations and
firefighting standards of The National Fire Protection Association.
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*COMBO DATES UPDATED*
SCHEDULE OF 2016 PRIMARY AND COMBO COURSES
REGISTRATION BEGINS
February 1, 2016
PRIMARY SPRING SESSION - MARCH - JUNE (16 SESSIONS) 7:30pm -10:30pm
TUESDAY- Starting March 22
(Live Burn classes will be on Mondays & Fridays)
WEDNESDAYS - Starting March 23
THURSDAYS - Starting March 24
DAYTIME PRIMARY CLASS 9am - 4pm
JUNE - Mon-Thurs - 6/20/16 - 6/30/16
COMBO CLASSES - Two week classes 9am-4pm
Student must attend both Primary and EFF, cannot attend only one part of the class.
MAY - - 5/16/16 - 5/21/16 & 5/23/16 - 5/27/16
JUNE - - 6/06/16 - 6/11/16 & 6/13/16 - 6/17/16
JULY- - 7/11/16 - 7/16/16 & 7/18/16 - 7/22/16
AUGUST - - 8/01/16 - 8/06/16 & 8/08/16 - 8/12/16
PRIMARY SUMMER SESSION - June - August (16 SESSIONS) 7:30pm -10:30pm
TUESDAYS - Starting June 14
WEDNESDAYS - Starting June 15
THURSDAYS - Starting June 16
*Please note that 2016 Primary Combo courses include ONE Saturday which members NEED to be available for
when they register. Also, Daytime Primary is now Monday through Thursday for two consecutive weeks. Please
be aware live burns will be Monday nights AND Friday nights.
No submissions will be accepted
Before January 31, 2016
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ALPHABETICAL COURSE DIRECTORY
CERTIFICATION
COURSE NAME
PAGE
Apparatus Operator - Aerial Device ......................................................................................... 14
Apparatus Operator - Pump ...................................................................................................... 14
Basic Structural Collapse Operations……………………………………………………………… 15
Building Construction ................................................................................................................ 15
Carbon Monoxide Response & Air Monitoring .......................................................................... 15
Confined Space Awareness ...................................................................................................... 15
Confined Space Rescue ........................................................................................................... 15
Department Operations ............................................................................................................ 27
Electric Vehicle Safety for Emergency Responders ....................................................................16
Emergency Vehicle Operations (EVOC)…………………………………………………………...16
Essentials of Firefighting .......................................................................................................... 16
Extinguishers ............................................................................................................................ 17
Fire Behavior and Arson Awareness....................................................................................................17
Fire Behavior Lab ..................................................................................................................... 17
Fire Ground Communications .................................................................................................... 17
Fire Police ................................................................................................................................. 17
Firefighter Survival .................................................................................................................... 18
Flammable Liquids .................................................................................................................... ..18
Forcible Entry ............................................................................................................................ 18
Haz-Mat Annual Refresher ......................................................................................................... 18
Haz-Mat 1st Responder Operations ........................................................................................... 19
Haz-Mat Incident Command System ......................................................................................... 19
Ice Rescue ................................................................................................................................ 19
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CERTIFICATION
COURSE NAME
PAGE
Incident Safety Officer ............................................................................................................. 19
Introduction to Fire Officer ........................................................................................................ 20
Ladder Company Rope .......................................................................... ............................... 20
Leadership Seminar Series …………………………………………………………………………20
Liquid Petroleum Gas 1 (LPG 1) ............................................................................................. 20
Liquid Petroleum Gas 2 (LPG 2) ................................................................................................ 21
Long Island Railroad Safety Awareness ..................................................................................... 21
Managing the Mayday…………………………………………………………………………………21
Mask Confidence ...................................................................................................................... 21
NICE Bus .................................................................................................................................. 21
NIMS for the Fire Service .......................................................................................................... 22
NIMS 300 ................................................................................................................................ 22
Power Saw Operations ............................................................................................................. 23
Primary Firefighting .................................................................................................................. 23
Principles of Instruction .............................................................................................................. 24
Radiological/Nuclear Awareness...........................................................................................................24
Rapid Intervention....................................................................................................................................25
Rescue Technician - Basic ........................................................................................................ 25
Rope I & Rope II ........................................................................................................................ 25
Strategy & Tactics ...................................................................................................................... 25
Thermal Imaging Training ........................................................................................................... 27
Trench Rescue - Awareness Level ............................................................................................ 25
Utility Emergencies ................................................................................................................... 25
Vehicle Extrication .................................................................................................................... 26
Vehicle Fires ............................................................................................................................. 26
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Nassau County Fire Service Academy course completion
FEMA course completion certificate.
certificate.
New York State Office of Fire Prevention course
American Heart Association course
completion.
National Fire Academy course completion certification.
FDSOA course curriculum.
Suffolk County Fire Service
Academy.
Administration Office Information CANCELLATION POLICY
The Fire Service Academy Administrative Office When a class is cancelled for any reason behours are 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The office tele- fore 15 minutes of the start time NO CREDIT
phone number is 516-572-8600 and the fax num- will be given to the student.
ber is 516-572-8607/516-572-8608.
Curriculum Status: When calling for information on completion certificates, please have the
date, and location of the course and if possible
the course number. TEST GRADES will NOT
be given over the phone. No course and or test
information will be given to walk-ins.
STORM CANCELLATIONS
Occasionally it is necessary to cancel classes
due to severe weather, especially during the
winter months. We try to contact as many fire
departments and students as possible when
this occurs, but this is not always possible.
Students are urged to check our website
(veebfsa.org), our Facebook page, or our Twitter
On site testing: These tests will be by appointpage as any cancellations will be announced on
ment only, there will be no exception to this rule,
these sites. A county-wide message will also
Walk-ins will not be permitted.
announce cancellations at the usual time (18:42
hrs.) and earlier if appropriate.
Request for Training History & Records: You
must have the department name and year of enCell Phone Policy: No student should be texting
try, and whether or not they are still active in the
or using their cell phone in any way during class.
department and the request must be on Fire DeCell phones must be silenced during class. A
partment letterhead.
student will receive one warning if caught doing
such. A second warning will consist of excusing
There will be NO still pictures or video
the student from the class. As always, there are
or audio recording at the Fire Service
exceptions to the rule such as if the student has
Academy or any of its classes without
a valid family or employment emergency and
pre-approved written consent from
the chief instructor.
has informed the instructor of such.
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Safety
Heat Stress
Hydration
Reminder to All Students - For the SAFETY of all our students the Academy
Chiefs are in charge of all operations at all times. Failure of the Students to listen to the
instructor could lead to an injury. Students disregarding the directions or orders of an
instructor will be asked to leave the operation immediately and their Chief will be notified.
It is unwise to rely on thirst as the indicator of how much
fluid has been lost. Do not wait until you are thirsty to drink,
and just as importantly, do not stop replenishing your fluids
once your thirst is satisfied. To help us keep our people
properly hydrated follow the following tips.
The Fire Service Academy requires that all
firefighters participating in the live burn training in
the burn buildings be classified as interior
firefighters. It is each department’s responsibility
to ensure compliance with applicable NFPA
standards. Particular attention should be paid to
NFPA 1500 and 1582, as they apply to the medical qualifications of firefighters. Please help us
ensure a safe training environment for all our
students.
1.Bring your own refreshments
2.Use a Rehab Area
3.Monitor each other for dehydration
4.The use of cold towels soaked in ice water has been shown
to be beneficial
5.Portable fans allow members to cool down more rapidly
6.Remove your bunker coat and open your bunker pants to
cool down
You should be aware of the initial symptoms of dehydration:
1.Thirst (even mild thirst)
2.Possible muscle cramps
3.Lack of energy
4.General weakness
5.Rapid and shallow breathing
6.Drop in blood pressure
Continuous fluid replenishment is essential for avoiding
minor to moderate dehydration, and water (or a sports drink
with less than 8 percent carbohydrate) is the best choice.
Coffee and even some soft drinks contain caffeine, a diuretic,
leading to further dehydration. Sweetened drinks (greater than
6 to 8 percent sugar), or even fruit juices, are not absorbed as
rapidly as water and there’s a tendency for intestinal cramping
when used for hydration. Consumption of alcoholic
beverages is discouraged for obvious reasons but even the
day after consuming alcohol a person may still be dehydrated.
To better enable your members to have a safe and
positive learning experience this summer at the F.S.A. please
make sure that your members are properly hydrated. Every
summer we experience a spike in heat related injuries. Most
if not all of these injuries are preventable. Unfortunately if a
member is not properly hydrated upon arrival at the academy
the odds of that firefighter having a heat related injury rises.
Bunker gear has changed the way we fight fires
and has contributed to a dramatic reduction of burns in the
fire service. The downside to this protective equipment is that
it can be likened to wearing a snowsuit to the beach on a hot
day. It is literally a personal sauna. Firefighters in bunker
gear lose an average of 1 to 1 ½ liters or between 2 and 3
pounds of body water in the time it takes to expend a 30
minute cylinder. This loss can be successfully managed if a
firefighter arrives at the fire properly hydrated.
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PREGNANT FIREFIGHTERS
IT IS A GENERALLY ACCEPTED FACT THAT WOMEN SHOULD NOT EXPOSE THEMSELVES TO TOXIC
SUBSTANCES WHILE PREGNANT; AMONG OTHER THINGS, THIS INCLUDES SMOKE. POISONOUS
PRODUCTS OF COMBUSTION OF BOTH ORDINARY COMBUSTIBLES AS WELL AS EXOTIC
MATERIALS COULD VERY WELL ENDANGER THE SAFETY OF AN UNBORN INFANT AS COULD
ANY TRAUMATIC INJURY.
FOR THE ABOVE REASONS, THE FIRE SERVICE ACADEMY HAS ADOPTED THE POLICY THAT
PREGNANT FIREFIGHTERS SHALL NOT BE PERMITTED TO PARTICIPATE IN MANIPULATIVE SKILLS
TRAIN- ING OR FIREFIGHTING EVOLUTIONS GIVEN BY THE ACADEMY UNLESS WE ARE PROVIDED
WITH A WRITTEN, SIGNED STATEMENT FROM THE INDIVIDUAL’S PHYSICIAN WHICH MUST STATE
THAT THE ABOVE REFERENCED ACTIVITIES SHALL NOT ENDANGER THE FIREFIGHTER OR HER
UNBORN INFANT.
PARTICIPATION IN INDOOR, CLASSROOM SESSIONS WILL, OF COURSE, BE PERMITTED.
WE ASK YOUR COOPERATION WITH THE ENFORCEMENT OF THIS POLICY, AND WE ARE SURE THAT
YOU UNDERSTAND THAT WE TAKE THIS POSITION ONLY FOR THE BEST INTEREST OF THOSE
INVOLVED.
Fire Service Academy Firefighter
Enrollment Identification Number
The Fire Service Academy of Nassau County has updated its membership data base.
Inputting our data electronically has allowed us to streamline record keeping in complying
with various state educational initiatives.
At this time we will be issuing identification numbers to each new individual
firefighter in Nassau County. These numbers will run consecutively when the member is
entered in the system, for example...i.e., Joe Smith 0000039, Robert Jones 0000040,
etc....
These cards will contain the member’s name, fire department and the membership number. The member’s identification number will be required to enroll the member in
all classes. When a new member joins they will still have to fill out the standard registration form before receiving their identification Card.
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IMPORTANT STUDENT INFORMATION
Each course has a separate grading system, the
components of which may include attendance,
participation, homework, quizzes and a final
examination. Course requirements will be
explained at the first class.
ATTENDANCE AT EVERY CLASS IS
REQUIRED FOR ALL CLASSROOM COURSES.
Students who arrive 20 minutes late for class
will be denied entry to the class and marked
absent.
FACILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR CLASSES
MAKE-UP CLASSES:
CONDUCTED AT LOCAL FIRE STATIONS
Students are permitted to make up classes as
Please assist the Nassau County Fire Service
follows:
Academy in presenting a high quality of
1. Each student will be assigned to a specific course meaningful, uninterrupted instruction by prowhich is identified by a course number. It is imperative
that students make note of their course number, as this viding a suitable instructional area at the start
will be the basis for all attendance tracking.
of each class session.
2. Students who attend a make-up class must obtain The area should have the following:
the appropriate form from the instructor at that class or • Ample space for firefighters and instructor,
from our website (veebfsa.org). The form must be
chairs and tables
completed, signed and returned to that instructor. A
copy of the form will be given to the student who • Controlled lighting and adequate
should keep it as verification for attendance at the
electrical outlets
make-up class.
• Suitable temperature and ventilation control
3. Make-up classes will be permitted only for 1 year
from completion of the last class of the assigned course. • Limited access to members not
Thereafter, the course must be taken in its entirety.
participating in the instruction program
4. Students will be allowed to retake the course test one
time. This can be accomplished by calling the Fire
NOTE: If a Multimedia Projector with
Academy and setting up an appointment with the
Computer is available, please notify the
secretary. Walk-ins will not be allowed.
FSA, many of our courses are in electronic
format. In addition, if possible it is suggested
that additional personnel be available to
respond to minor alarms.
NO CLASS WILL BE CONDUCTED WITH
LESS THAN 10 STUDENTS PRESENT.
WHERE CLASS ATTENDANCE CANNOT BE
MAINTAINED AT 10 STUDENTS, THE
COURSE WILL BE CANCELED AND/OR
COMBINED WITH ONE CURRENTLY BEING
CONDUCTED ELSEWHERE.
PLEASE NOTE: RECORDING OF CLASSES
ON EITHER VIDEO OR AUDIO DEVICES IS
STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
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TEXTBOOK POLICY
Students who attend Essentials of Firefighting and/or Haz-Mat 1st Responder Operations must supply their own handbook.
The NCFSA has transitioned from the Delmar publication to IFSTA. All students are now required to have the IFSTA
Version. This IFSTA manual may be purchased from the NYS Association of Fire Chiefs by emailing [email protected]
or calling 800-676-3473. YOU MUST PURCHASE THE “EXPANDED” VERSION
Those students interested in purchasing the e-book version can contact IFSTA directly at www.ifsta.org
YOU MUST PURCHASE THE “EXPANDED” VERSION.
Incident Safety Officer students must purchase the
Fire Department Incident Safety Officer 2nd edition @
https://www.fdsoa.org
Firefighter I
National Certification
The Nassau County Fire Service Academy is pleased that the New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control has
designated it as a regional examination site for Firefighter I & II Certification exams offered by the National Board on Fire
Service Professional Qualifications.
National Certification means that a candidate has successfully completed a comprehensive examination process of both
written and performance based evaluations.
Certification is an excellent means by which an individual may measure his/her knowledge, skills and abilities against a
national standard and those of their peers throughout the country. Certification provides for recognition, credibility, and
documentation of the tremendous commitment you have made in training and preparing yourself as a fire service
professional.
The Nassau County Fire Service Academy will schedule certification examinations once or twice each year as appropriate. Announcements and advertisements for these regional exams will be provided via correspondence with the county’s 71
fire departments.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION
- A candidate shall be a member of a duly organized fire department, fire district or industrial fire brigade as specified
by New York State law.
- The requirement for various levels of certification shall be with the specific parts of the National Certification
Procedure Section of the New York State Outreach Training Policy and Procedures Manual.
- A candidate will have completed Essentials of Firefighting, Primary Training, Haz-Mat 1st Responder Operations, a
valid EMT card or certification of the 16 Hour CPR - D with Advanced First Aid course.
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Fire Service Academy
On
Firefighter Emergency Escape Systems
Firefighters attending and participating in Live Burn Evolutions at the Nassau County Fire Service
Academy, are not required to wear their Personal Escape Systems during live fire training.
Equipment used for F.F.E.E.S. should not be exposed to the heat and products of combustion
during live fire training. This is due to by-products given off by the materials used at the Fire
Academy that may adversely affect the F.F.E.E.S equipment.
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Prerequisites for our Courses
Prerequisites: Essentials of Firefighting and Primary Firefighting
NYS Apparatus Operator - Aerial Device
Ladder Company Rope
NYS Apparatus Operator – Pump
MTA-LI Bus
NYS Basic Structural Collapse Operation
Managing the Mayday
Building Construction
NYS Principles of Instruction
NYS Confined Space Awareness
Power Saws Operation
NYS Confined Space Rescue
NYS Rescue Technician - Basic
NYS Fire Behavior & Arson Awareness
Rope I also Ladder Company Ropes
NYS Firefighter Survival
Rope II - also need Rope I
Utility Emergencies
Thermal Imaging Training Forcible Entry
Ice Rescue
NYS Trench Rescue Awareness
Incident Safety Officer – also 5 years of service
NYS Vehicle Extrication
Introduction to Fire Officer
Strategy & Tactics - also need Introduction to Fire Officer
NIMS 300 - also need NIMS for the Fire Service or IS-700A, ICS-100, & ICS-200
Haz-Mat ICS - also need Haz-Mat 1st Responder Operations and IS-700A, ICS-100, & ICS-200 (NIMS for
the Fire Service)
Prerequisite: Essentials Of Firefighting
Primary Training
Fire Behavior Lab
Carbon Monoxide Response & Air Monitoring
Mask Confidence
Extinguishers
NYS Haz-Mat 1st Responder Operations
NYS Haz-Mat Annual Refresher - also need Haz-Mat 1st Responder Operations
NYS Haz-Mat Technician - also need Haz-Mat 1st Responder Operations
No Prerequisites Required
Department Operations
Essentials of Firefighting
Fire Ground Communications
Flammable Liquids
NYS Fire Police - only need letter from Chief for approval
Liquid Petroleum Gas 1 (LPG 1)**
Long Island Railroad Safety and Awareness
NYS Fire Reporting
Vehicle Fires
Electric Vehicle Safety for Emergency Responders
Mayday (Calling the Mayday)
Radiological/Nuclear Awareness
**Liquid Petroleum Gas 2 (LPG 2) - needs LPG 1
RAPID INTERVENTION
NFPA RECOMMENDATIONS
Firefighter I Sequence or equivalent (Primary, Essentials, Haz-Mat Ops)
SCBA qualified
Firefighter Survival
Ladder Company Rope
Training Authorization letter on file
**Letter from Chief stating that firefighter meets these prerequisites
These prerequisites are required by NFPA standards
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NYS Apparatus Operator – Pump
(8 - 3 hour sessions)
NYS Apparatus Operator –
Aerial Device
Length: 24 Hours Contact 8 hours self study
Objective: This course is designed to enable
students to develop requisite knowledge and skills to
meet the intent of the NFPA 1002 apparatus driver/
operator professional qualifications. Students will
gain the knowledge and skills needed to operate,
inspect and maintain aerial devices. For students
to be certified apparatus operator-aerial device,
they MUST meet the requirements of their specific
apparatus manufacturer and department
SOP’s/SOG’s, which means that they MUST have
further specific training at their department, above
and beyond what this course provides.
Learning Outcome: Course content includes
EVOC review, apparatus classification and typing,
aerial device components, inspection, maintenance
and testing, power transfer and stabilization,
operations, tower ladders & articulation platforms
aerial apparatus tactics, proper locations of
placement and set up at an incident. Fire
departments must possess an aerial device to
offer this course enabling students to fully operate
this device.
Methods of Instruction: Include lecture, discussion,
classroom exercises, audio/visual material,
demonstration and supervised practice.
Evaluation: A final grade of 70% or greater on the
final exam, and successful completion of all skill
evaluations, completion of all student activities and
100% attendance.
NYS Apparatus Operator-Aerial Device Credit
Recommendation: NCCRS 8/15
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree
category, 1 semester hour in Hydraulics, Fire
Science, Strategies and Tactics.
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Length: 24 Hours Contact 8 hours self study
Objective: This course is designed to enable students to develop requisite knowledge and skills to meet
the intent of the NFPA 1002 apparatus driver/ operator
professional qualifications. Students will gain the
knowledge and skills needed to operate, inspect and
maintain pump devices. For students to be certified
apparatus operator-pump device, they MUST meet the
requirements of their specific apparatus manufacturer
and department SOP’s/SOG’s, which means that they
MUST have further specific training at their
department, above and beyond what this course
provides.
Learning Outcome: Course content includes: EVOC
review, apparatus classification and typing, pump
operator responsibilities, hydraulics and friction loss,
pump controls and accessories, fire streams, pumper
practices, pumping from draft and pressurized source
evolutions, including using the fire pump at the hydrant.
classroom exercises, audio/visual material, demonstration and supervised practice.
Evaluation: A final grade of 70% or greater on the
final exam, and successful completion of all skill
evaluations, completion of all student activities and
100% attendance.
NYS Apparatus Operator-Pump
Credit Recommendation: NCCRS 8/15
category, 1 semester hour in Hydraulics, Fire
Science, or Strategies and Tactics.
Basic Structural Collapse Ops
(8 hour session)
Carbon Monoxide Response and
Air Monitoring
(1 – 3 hour session)
This course provides specialized training in the
realm of building collapse rescue, a threat in
every community. Content will include warning
signs, collapse causes, void identifications,
search techniques, team operations, building
construction awareness and initial fire department operations. Several case studies will be
discussed and a table top exercise is included.
A test will be given at the end of the class.
This course is designed to make firefighters familiar
with the characteristics of and dangers associated
with carbon monoxide. Firefighters will learn acceptable procedures for responding to and dealing with
carbon monoxide incidents. Proper use of air
monitoring equipment will be demonstrated.
NYS Confined Space Awareness
(1 – 6 hour session
or 2 - 3 hour sessions)
NFA Building Construction
(8 - 3 hour sessions )
Length : 24 Hours Contact (8 hours self study)
Objective: The firefighter or fire officer will be
able to identify basic construction principles and
the special characteristics of wood and ordinary
as well as noncombustible and fire resistive
construction as they concern the fire service.
Primary emphasis is on improving the fire officer’s
ability to ensure firefighter safety by recognizing
common causes and indicators of failure and other
hazards related to building construction. Course
material enables the fire officer to better predict the
overall reaction of the building to fire conditions.
Learning Outcome: Course content includes
common building terms; classes of construction;
loads and forces; buildings under stress;
Connectors; truss construction; taxpayer type
buildings; private dwellings; multiple dwellings;
garden apartments/townhouses; steel and
concrete construction as structural members; fire
travel and smoke spread; buildings under
construction.
Methods of Instruction: Include lecture,
discussion, case studies, classroom exercises,
audio/ visual material, and demonstration and
supervised practice.
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This course is designed for persons who enter or
work near confined spaces. It is designed to
acquaint students with the necessary procedures
and skills required to ensure employee/firefighter
safety. It is also intended to familiarize supervisors and
managers with the requirements of the New
York State OSHA regulations and to assist them
with the development of the required safety plan.
NYS Confined Space Rescue
(40 hours) or 2 weekends
This course is designed to enable firefighters and/
or plant emergency response team members to
develop skills necessary to successfully complete
a confined space rescue. The course stresses
teamwork and team building while relying on the
individual students’ initiative, knowledge and
competency. A variety of equipment will be utilized
in actual simulated rescue evolutions.
Topics include:
• Rappelling & Rigging
• Construction haul systems
• Patient packaging
• Hazard recognition
• SAR Systems
Course Pre-requisite: experience as a firefighter or
member of a plant emergency response team with
training in Ladder Company Rope, Ropes 1 and
Ropes 2
NYS - Electric Vehicle
Safety for Emergency
Responders
(2 – 3 hour sessions
or 1 - 6 hour session)
• Overview of the EV electrical & safety system
• Identification of electric & hybrid vehicles
• Immobilization process
• Electrical power-down procedures
• EV extrication awareness, including high strength
steel
• Vehicle fire recommended practices
• Emergency operations (battery fires, submersion)
• New challenges presented by vehicle charging
stations and infrastructure
NYS - Emergency Vehicle
Operations (EVOC)
(18 hours)
Provides vehicle operators with a better understanding of the seriousness of emergency vehicle
operations. This course stimulates the thought
processes to make students aware of the potential
for tragedy and financial loss and of the legal and
moral responsibilities encountered when operating
an emergency vehicle
Prerequisite: Valid NYS Drivers license
Cost: $750.00 (Max of 20 Members per class)
Contact:
Suffolk County Fire Service Academy
(631) 92 4-6822 or visit www.scfa-li.org
Essentials of Firefighting
(a component of NYS Firefighter I)
(10-3 hour sessions)
Length: 30 Hours contact 20 Hours self study
Objective: To provide students with the knowledge
necessary to safely perform “job performance
requirements” for Firefighter I as defined in Chapter 5 of
NFPA 1001, 2002 edition, and effectively perform basic
firefighting operations as part of a firefighting team.
Instruction: Major topics covered in the course are:
General knowledge requirements including but not
limited to the Organization of the Fire Department, the
Role of the Firefighter I, the Mission of the Fire Service,
Standard Operation Procedures, Ropes, Knots and
Hoisting Methods, Member Assistance Programs and
Critical Aspects of NFPA 1500; Fire Department
Communications, Fire-ground Operations, Protective
Clothing, SCBA, Responding to and Returning from
Alarms on Apparatus, Potential Hazards Involved in
Operations at Emergency Scenes, Forcible Entry,
Personal Accountability and Emergency Evacuation
Methods, Ground Ladders, Vehicle Fires,
Extinguishment of Exterior Class A Materials, Search and
Rescue Procedures, Interior Fire Attack, Utilization of
Sprinkler Systems, Ventilation, Overhaul and Property
Conservation, Water Supplies, Classification of Fire, Fire
Scene Illumination, Utilities Control, Ground Cover Fires,
Fire Safety Surveys and Preplan, Fire Safety Education,
Ladder and Hose maintenance.
Methods of instruction: includes lecture, discussion,
demonstration, classroom exercises, audio/visual
materials.
Evaluation: includes midterm and final exams, and
homework assignments that are evaluated by the
instructor for satisfactory completion. Minimum passing
score on the midterm and final exams is 70% with
100% attendance.
Credit Recommendation: NCCRS 4/12
category, 2 semester hours in Fire Science,
Occupational Health and Safety or Fire Protection
Technology (12/08). NOTE: If this course and Primary
Firefighting are both successfully completed, the credit
recommendation for the two courses combined is 5
semester hours (3 lecture and 2 practical) in Fire
Science, Occupational Health and Safety or Fire
Protection Technology.
*This credit recommendation is based on an evaluation
by the New York Regents National College Credit
Recommendation Service. To verify the recommended
credit, and read a description of the learning
experience(s), consult College Credit Recommendations
Online (www.nationalccrs.org/ccr/home.html), for
colleges to use as a guide in awarding credit for noncollegiate course work.
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Extinguishers (1- 3 hour session)
This course is designed to teach firefighters how
to select and properly use fire extinguishers to
attack, control and extinguish a variety of fires,
including those consisting of combustible
materials, flammable liquids, exotic metals and
electrically energized materials.
NYS - Fire Behavior & Arson
Awareness (6 - 3 hour sessions)
Objective: Trains firefighters to understand
normal and predicted fire behavior. It enables
students to understand the basic concepts of
fire chemistry, the normal growth of fires,
and to develop and apply observational
skills that may be critical to a fire investigation.
Using standard accepted procedures,
students apply techniques fundamental to
preserving the fire scene for further cause
determination.
Fire Ground Communications
This course covers the operation of fire service
communication systems. Federal Communications
Commission Regulations and Nassau County Fire
Service radio procedures are explained. An overview of countywide fire communication is provided.
The role of fire ground communications regarding
firefighter accountability during emergency
situations is discussed. A second session which is
a walk-through of Firecom is available upon
request.
NYS Fire Police
This is a NYS approved course, which covers
appropriate laws governing Fire Police. Topics
include: Traffic control, Spectator control & Public
relations
Pre-requisite: Essentials of Firefighting and Primary
( NOTE: This course is taught in cooperation with
the Nassau County Fire Commission and the
Nassau County Police Department. Instructors
include personnel from the Fire Service Academy, the
Police Arson/Bomb Squad and the Fire Marshal’s
Office.)
Fire Behavior Lab
(1 - 3 hour session)
The course is 3 hours of lecture followed by a 20
minute demonstration of fire behavior in the Fire Lab.
The demonstration illustrates the instructional points
made in the classroom. Topics covered: Changing
fire environment, recognizing the signs of impending
flashover and Firefighter survival.
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NYS - Firefighter Survival
NYS Haz-Mat Annual Refresher
(1- 4 hour session)
Based on Chief John Salka’s “Get Out Alive”
program, this program is designed for selfrescue and rescue of trapped firefighters.
Course content will enable firefighters to
recognize the types of events encountered on
the fire ground that contribute to firefighter
disorientation and/or entrapment, to have
knowledge of what is necessary to ensure their
safety and that of their partners or crew
members, and perform selfrescue techniques
when disoriented, separated, or when needing
to exit a structure in an emergency.
This course requires students to perform a
number of practical evolutions with selfcontained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
Provides training to review and refresh the
competencies covered in OSHA 1910.120
HAZWOPER for
First Responder Awareness and Operations Level
Responders. This course provides a review of the
nine classes of materials, the use of the US DOT
Emergency Response Guidebook, principles of
containment, confinement, and extinguishment
within the scope of the duties of a first responder
at the Operations Level. This training is designed
to satisfy annual refresher training requirements of
OSHA for hazardous materials
Flammable Liquids
Firefighters attend one classroom/lab session
and three field experience sessions. During the
classroom session, firefighters learn:
• Product descriptions
• Characteristics
• Containers and hazards
During the field sessions, firefighters will
participate in activities designed to control and
extinguish a variety of flammable liquid fires.
Forcible Entry
This course is designed to teach firefighters
how to gain entry to a structure when normal
means of access are not readily available.
Firefighters will learn how to use a variety of
tools and equipment to quickly gain access via
doors, windows and walls.
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NYS Hazardous Materials First
Responder Operations
(Component of NYS Firefighter I)
(6 - 3 Hour sessions)
Objective: This course is designed to prepare
emergency responders to effectively and safely
respond to and stabilize hazardous materials
incidents from the defensive position. It meets
the training requirement of OSHA 1910.120 for
the first responder, both at the awareness and
operations levels. It includes: recognizing and
identifying hazardous materials; classifications
and the hazards of each class; transport
vehicles and associated hazards; planning for
incidents; personal protective equipment and its
limitations; confinement methods, and
decontamination procedures.
Methods of instruction and Evaluation:
Instructional Methods include lecture,
Discussion, demonstration and application
and use of case studies. Methods of evaluation
include mid-term and final exams. This course
is also offered as a blended learning experience
consisting of 7 online learning modules and one
3 hour classroom session.
Credit Recommendation: NCCRS* In the lower
division baccalaureate/associate degree category,
1 semester hour in Fire Science, Fire Service
Administration, Fire Protection Technology,
Hazardous Materials, Occupational Health and
Safety, Emergency Management,
Public Health, Allied Health, Environmental Health,
Police Science or Emergency Medical Service
(3/13).
*This credit recommendation is based on an
evaluation by the New York Regents National
College Credit Recommendation Service. To
verify the recommended credit, and read a
description of the learning experience(s), consult
College Credit Recommendations Online
(www.nationalccrs.org/ccr/ home.html), for
colleges to use as a guide in awarding credit for
non-collegiate course work.
Hazardous Materials Incident
Command System
( 1 - 8 hr. session)
Provides the hazardous materials incident
commander with the skills necessary to successfully
and safely manage the incident. It includes the need
for an organized approach to managing hazardous
materials emergency incidents, the required elements
for an employer’s emergency response plan, sitespecific pre-incident emergency planning, incident
analysis and the development of site safety plans,
strategic goals for incidents involving hazardous
materials, and development of a plan of action and its
application and tactical objective to accomplish the
strategic goals. Designed For: All emergency
response personnel
Ice Rescue Awareness
This course is a special one-night seminar dealing with
ice and cold-water emergency rescue techniques.
Treatment of the hypothermia victim is reviewed.
National Incident Safety Officer
Length: 15 Hours contact, 8 hours self-study
Objective: This course is based on the NFA
course entitled: “Incident Safety Officer”. It is
designed to provide the company officer with skills
to function effectively as the safety officer at fire
department incident operations. The primary
focus shall be on developing decision making skills
through the recognition of clues that affect
personal safety.
Working within an IMS;
monitoring accidents at an incident; and making
changes to department policy and procedures
based on incident outcomes and evaluating your
department’s ISO program.
Methods of Instruction and Evaluation:
Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion,
audio/visual material, review and analysis of
emergency incident scenarios and extensive
supplemental readings. Methods of evaluation
include graded practical exercises and a final exam
with a minimum passing score of 70%.
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Introduction to Fire Officer
Length: 27 Hours contact 9 Hours self-study
(9 – 3 hour sessions)
Objective: To give new and prospective officers
the skills necessary to effectively manage and
lead their companies and departments in the
challenges of the rapidly changing fire service.
Instructional Topics:
Assuming the role of company officer,
introduction to leadership and management of
fire service organizations, legal issues facing the
fire service, communications, health and safety
during emergency response, on-scene
management and communications,
strategy/tactics for single company operations.
Methods of instruction: include lecture,
discussion, classroom exercises, and
audio/visual material.
Evaluation: A final grade of 70% or greater,
completion of all student activities and 100%
attendance.
Credit Recommendation: NCCRS*
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate
degree category, 2 semester hours in Fire
Science, Fire Service Administration, Fire
Protection Technology, Business Management,
Supervision/Administration or Strategies and
Tactics (3/13).
*This credit recommendation is based on an
evaluation by the New York Regents National
College Credit Recommendation Service. To
verify the recommended credit, and read a
description of the learning experience(s), consult
College Credit Recommendations Online
(www.nationalccrs.org/ccr/ home.html), for
colleges to use as a guide in awarding credit for
non-collegiate course work.
Ladder Company Rope Operations
This course is designed to expand on skills
developed in Primary Rope and provide students
with skills required of Ladder Company
Firefighters to bridge to Rope I & II. The
presentation will present an overview of NFPA
standards as well as requirements in
compliance with NFPA 1001 standard for
Firefighter Professional Qualifications. At the
conclusion of this course students will be able to
identify proper applications of fire service rope
and will be capable of performing various tasks
requiring the use of both utility and lifesaving
rope in compliance with existing standards and
accepted practices.
Leadership Seminar Series
This course is comprised of nine independent
sessions that are designed to provide knowledge
and resources to the current and future leaders of
the Nassau County Fire Service. Once the student
has taken the initial session they are free to attend
all subsequent sessions at their own pace. Panels
of expert speakers are comprised of law
enforcement, military, utilities, EMS, Fire Marshals
and others. Students will receive individual
certificates for each session and will receive a
certificate of competition upon attending all nine
sessions.
LPG I (3 - 3 hour sessions)
and participate in two actual field experience
sessions. During the classroom session
firefighters learn
• Characteristics of material
• Safety regulations for transport and storage
• NFPA markings
• Identification of cylinders 20# and 100#
During the field sessions, firefighters
participate in fire ground activities designed to
control fire and leaks.
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LPG II (2 - 3 hour sessions)
and participate in one field experience session.
During the classroom session, the following
topics are reviewed and or introduced:
• Product description
• Characteristics
• Typical incidents
During the field experience, firefighters will
participate in activities designed to control fire
and leaks involving large tanks and delivery
vehicles.
LIRR Safety and Awareness
This program consists of one session of lecture
and discussion followed by one session of actual
hands- on operations utilizing LIRR simulation at
the Fire Service Academy facility. The course is
aimed at emergency personnel who may be called
to respond to an incident on the properties
belonging to the LIRR. The program concentrates
on the safety precautions that must be taken
during an emergency situation. The following
topics are covered:
• General overview of the LIRR
• Safety on the LIRR Properties
• Proper Notification and Communications
Managing the Mayday
This course is designed for chief and company
officer as an interactive discussion focusing on:
• Setting Up the Fire Operation for Success
• Incident Command Considerations at a
Mayday
• FAST Unit Officers Responsibilities
and Actions
Lessons from real life experiences and case
studies will be discussed. Upon completion the
student will possess the knowledge necessary
to manage a Mayday situation.
NICE BUS
This program consists of one session of lecture and
discussion followed by a hands on evolution
involving the compressed natural gas bus. Students
will be trained in handling all CNG emergencies.
• General Overview of the LI Bus Operations
• Overview of the types of equipment
• General overview of the mechanics of the Bus
• Overview of mitigating emergencies.
Mask Confidence
This course is designed for those firefighters who
possess the basic skills required for using SCBA.
Qualified firefighters must have a minimum of one
year of experience in the department before
attending this course. The following topics are
covered:
• Introduction to SCBA
• Using SCBA including emergency profiles
• Practical use of SCBA in smoke and heat
environment
• Search and rescue techniques
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NIMS for the Fire Service
IS-200: ICS for Single Resource and Initial
Action Incidents*
ICS 200 is designed to enable personnel to
operate efficiently during an incident or event
within the Incident Command System (ICS).
ICS-200 provides training on and resources
for personnel who are likely to assume a
supervisory position within the ICS.
This course is designed to develop an understanding of the Incident Command System (ICS)
and its application in both emergency and nonemergency situations. This course address the
need for an ICS, an overview structure and
flexibility of ICS, and an understanding of the
command skills necessary to function effectively
in an ICS structure. At the conclusion of this class
students will be eligible to take online tests for
NIMS ICS-100 and ICS-200*.
IS-700A National Incident Management System
(NIMS), An Introduction.
This course prepares the student to take the IS700 test online
IS-100: Introduction to Incident Command
System, I-100*
This course introduces the Incident Command
System (ICS) and provides the foundation for
higher level ICS training. This course describes
the history, features and principles, and
organizational structure of the Incident
Command System. It also explains the
relationship between ICS and the National
Incident Management System (NIMS).
NIMS ICS - 300
This course is designed to enable personnel
to operate efficiently using the Incident
Command System (ICS) in supervisory roles
on expanding or Type 3 incidents. This
course requires 24 hours for presentation.
The course unit topics include ICS
fundamentals review, incident/event
assessment, unified command, incident
resource management, planning process,
demobilization, transfer of command, and
closeout.
Note: Students must complete IS-700A, 100,
and 200 as a pre-requisite for this course.
* It is required that students complete the FEMA Emergency Management Institute NIMS IS-700A on line course as a pre-requiste
to NIMS for the Fire Service. NIMS IS-700A can be accessed at the following link: http://training.fema.gov/IS/NIMS.asp
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Power Saw Operations
(2 - 3 Hour sessions)
This course is designed to give the student the
knowledge to safely and effectively use power
saws on the fire scene. The use of rotary and
chain saws are covered in this class as well
as cutting different types of materials,
e.g; metal, wood and masonry. The hands
on component of this class contains metal and
wood cutting stations as well as a full scale flat
roof mockup with cutting stations. Tactical use
of saws at operations is covered in detail as well
as care and maintenance of the equipment.
Power saw safety is emphasized throughout
the training.
Primary Firefighting
(component of NYS Firefighter I)
Length: 48 Hours contact
Objective: To provide students with the skills
necessary to safely perform “job performance
requirements” for Firefighter I as defined in
Chapter 5 of NFPA 1001,2002 edition.
Instructional Topics: Major topics covered in
the course are General skill requirements
including but not limited to Donning and Doffing
Personal Protective Clothing and SCBA,
Hoisting Tools and Equipment Using Ropes
and Knots, Locating Information in Department
Documents and Standard or Code Materials,
Operating Fire Department Communications
Equipment, Fire-ground Operations, Identifying
and Evaluating Fire-ground Hazards, Utilizing
SCBA During Emergency Operations. Safely
Mounting and Dis- mounting Fire Apparatus,
Setting Up and Operating in Protected Work
Areas, The Use of Hand and Power Tools to
Force Entry, Operating in and Exiting Hazardous
Areas as a Team, Ladder Carries, Setting Up and
Utilizing Ground Ladders, Safely Attacking Vehicle
Fires, Operating Hand Lines and Master Streams,
Primary (continued)
Conducting Search and Rescue Operations as a
Member of a Team, Attacking Structural Fires,
Advancing Charged and Uncharged Hose Lines,
Performing Vertical and Horizontal Ventilations
using Hand and Power Tools, Performing Overhaul
and Property Conservation Operations,
Connecting a Pumper to Various Water Supplies.
Operating Portable Fire Extinguishers to Safely
Extinguish Class A Class B and Class C Fires,
Safely Operate Mobile Generating Equipment to
Illuminate Fire-ground Operations, Controlling and
Extinguishing Ground Cover Fires, Clean and
Maintain Various Fire Department Equipment
including Ladders and Hose, Connect to and
Operate Dry and Wet Sprinkler Systems.
Methods of instruction: include: lecture,
discussions, demonstrations followed by
supervised hands-on activities. Methods of
evaluation include observation, critiques of
evolutions and skill performance evaluations.
Final grade: pass or fail.
Credit Recommendation: NCCRS* (3/13)
degree category, semester hour in Fire Science,
Occupational Health and Safety or Fire Protection
Technology. NOTE: If this course and Essentials
of Firefighting are both successfully completed,
the credit recommendation for the two courses
combined is 5 semester hours (3 lecture and 2
practical) in Fire Science, Occupational Health
and Safety or Fire Protection Technology.
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(5 – 3 hour sessions)
Radiological / Nuclear Awareness
(2 - 3 hour sessions o 1 - 6 hour session)
Length 15 Hours Contact 10 hours self study
Objective: The fire training officer or fire company
officer will be able to utilize a variety of instructional
methods to effectively conduct training at the company
level.
Learning Outcome: Course content includes:
qualities of a good instructor, job performance
requirements, components of a lesson plan, cognitive
and psychomotor lesson plans, dealing with adult
learners, meeting individual learning needs, factors that
affect learning, the instructor’s role in safety, new
technologies in course delivery, and learning
characteristics of different generations. .
and demonstration, in class exercises, audio/visual
material, and supervised practice.
Evaluation: A final grade of 70% or greater, a grade of
70% or greater on final exam, completion of all
student activities including two graded observations
of student executed lessons and 100% attendance.
This course is a pre-requisite for METHOD OF
INSTRUCTION
(NYS Office of Fire Prevention & Control
Curriculum)
Credit Recommendation: NCCRS* (3/13)
degree category, 1 semester hour in Fire Services
Supervision, Leadership, or Educational Methods.
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Description: This course presents a WMD
radiological/nuclear overview designed for first
responders and other personnel who, in the course of
their normal duties, are likely to be the first to arrive on
the scene of a radiological/nuclear incident. It focuses
on the basics of radiation, possible health effects,
hazard identification, proper notification procedures,
and the radiological/nuclear threat.
Objectives: At the end of this course, participants
will be able to: DEFINE the fundamentals of radiation,
radioactive material, ionization, and contamination.
LIST the three basic components of an atom.
DESCRIBE the differences between ionizing radiation
and non-ionizing radiation. DEFINE radioactivity.
STATE the four basic types of ionizing radiation.
DESCRIBE the shielding materials and biological
hazards for each of the four types of ionizing radiation.
EXPLAIN the differences between exposure to
radiation and the contamination from radiological
material. IDENTIFY the three techniques for minimizing
exposure to radiation and radioactive material
(ALARA). DESCRIBE the indicators, signs, and
symptoms of exposure to radiation. LIST the four
major sources of natural background and man-made
radiation. STATE the average annual dose to the
general population from natural background and manmade sources of radiation. DESCRIBE the purpose of
radiation dose limits and the guidance for emergency
doses. DESCRIBE acute radiation dose and chronic
radiation dose and the possible effects of each.
STATE the routes of entry by which radioactive
material can enter the body. RECOGNIZE the
presence of radiological material from radiological
postings (colors and symbols), container
shapes/types, or unusual signs that may indicate the
threat of a radiological incident, and make appropriate
notifications for additional agencies and resources
that may be needed. IDENTIFY placards, symbols,
and colors that indicate the presence of radiological
material. DESCRIBE circumstances indicating the
need for additional resources during an incident.
DESCRIBE protective measures and how to initiate
actions to protect others. STATE the functions of
radiation meters and dosimeters. DESCRIBE how
radiological weapons may be obtained by terrorists
and the methods used to employ them. DESCRIBE
the current threat posed by terrorists using WMD
radiological material.
Rapid Intervention
This course is designed to enable firefighters and
departments to comply with NFPA 1500 Standards
regarding the requirement for rapid intervention teams
and the OSHA “2 IN 2 OUT” rule. Topics covered
include:
• The establishment of stand-by crews, SOP’s,
SOG
• Tactics
• Search and rescue practices, emergency
rescues necessitated by building collapse, fire
extension, explosion, back draft and flashover.
• Hands on firefighter removal techniques
NYS - Rescue Technician - Basic
(24 hours)
Provides a base from which to prepare students for a
wide variety of possible rescue operations. Based on
objectives from National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA) 1006 - Rescue Technician, Chapter 3, this
course includes an overview in areas of specialized
rescue, search, technical rescue management, risks
and priorities; use of ropes, knots, and rope systems
in a low angle environment, and establishment of
landing zones for helicopter operations. Demonstrations, practice sessions and testing for certification
are included.
Designed For: All emergency response personnel
Prerequisite(s): Firefighter I (01-05-0019), Basic
Firefighter (01-05-0006), or Firefighting Essentials (0105-0023)
NYS Certification Level: Firefighter and Rescue
Technician Series
Rope I (4 - 3 hour sessions)
This course is designed to teach the correct use
of ropes in the fire service. Firefighters will
learn the three basic knots and the lifesaving tieoff knot. Upon completion the firefighter shall
be able to:(1)Demonstrate the use of fire service,
harnesses for rapelling and rescue activities. (2)
Demonstrate the use of Kermantile rope and the figure
8 system for lowering endangered personnel and the
single slide. (3) Demonstrate the ability to resolve
a fire ground problem by safely removing a victim
from a hazardous area by using a rope and related
safety equipment, utilizing proper techniques for
anchoring & belaying.
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Rope II (4 - 3 hour sessions)
This course is designed to teach firefighters advanced
rescue techniques utilizing fire service ropes.
Firefighters will enhance their competence in this area
through additional hands on experiences.
Strategy and Tactics
Objective: This course is designed to enable fire
company officers to apply an incident command
system as a management system, to control and
orchestrate fire ground operations thus enhancing
the safety of the overall operation. This course
utilizes curriculum developed by the NFA.
Methods of Instruction and Evaluation:
Methods of instruction and evaluation include
lecture, discussion, classroom exercises, guided
activities and audio/visual material, and a final
exam, minimum passing score of 70%.
NYS -Trench Rescue - Awareness
Level (8 hours)
This course will discuss problems that can and do
occur in trench rescue incidents. Safety techniques, shoring techniques, proper procedures,
team operations, and hazard assessment will all be
discussed and explained in depth.
Designed For: All emergency response personnel
NYS Certification Level: Trench Rescue
Technician.
Utility Emergencies
This course is designed to familiarize the
firefighter with various utility emergencies that
are faced on a regular basis. The material covers
electric, gas and solar as well as some phone
and cable information. The students will gain
practical experience in the handling of many
types of emergencies they will face in the field.
NYS Vehicle Extrication
Length 15 Hours Contact 9 hours self study)
Objective: This course is designed to enable
students to develop requisite knowledge and
skills to safely and effectively operate at a wide
variety of possible extrication operations. The
overall objective of the Accident Victim
Extrication Training course is to improve rescuer
awareness of the safety concerns at a variety of
extrication situations. Learning Outcome:
Course content includes: Over- view of Vehicle
Rescue and terminology; Vehicle Technology;
Utility and Commercial Vehicles; Vehicle Rescue
Life Cycle; Basic Vehicle Rescue skills; and
Hydraulic Extrication Techniques. Methods of
Instruction: Includes lecture, discussion,
audio/visual demonstrations and supervised
practice.
NYS Accident Vehicle Extrication
Credit Recommendation: NCCRS* (8/15) In the
lower division baccalaureate/associate degree
category, 1 semester hour in Vehicle Extrication or
Emergency Medical Services.
Vehicle Fires (2 - 3 hour sessions)
This course is designed to enable firefighters to safely
extinguish vehicle fires. Firefighters will learn about
specific hazards such as those posed by exploding
hydraulic pistons, burning exotic metals, airbags and
gasoline and LPG tanks. Firefighters will extinguish
actual vehicle fires using appropriate hand lines.
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DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS 2016
4 BURN NIGHTS
Department Operations
( 4 - 3 hour field sessions)
Training will be conducted at the Fire Service Academy. Specific goals, strategies and tactics,
as well as safe operating procedures are presented during this required lecture/discussion presentation.
Three sessions of actual firefighting in residential and commercial structures, tailored to the experience
level of the firefighters of the individual department are conducted. Firefighters are required to work under
the direct supervision of their company officers. All engine and truck evolutions are carried out under the
direction, supervision, and control of the Fire Service Instructors in order to provide firefighters with a
logical, comprehensive and safe training experience.
The Fire Service Academy in conjunction with Safe-IR will host the live fire training at the Fire Service
Academy.
SAFE-IR is a New York based company formed by firefighters for firefighters to educate them. SAFE-IR
is endorsed by major manufacturers. We offer assistance in camera evaluation, training and operating
procedures while at no time endorsing any camera type or manufacturer. SAFE-IR’s only recommendations are: Get a thermal imager. Get camera specific, live fire training. Customized training can be
arranged for the department based on their size, needs, schedule and budget. SAFE-IR has worked
with manufacturers, distributors and fire departments to offer the end user the training package they
desire. Often this may include multiple days, shifts, classrooms, and live burns and in some cases
multiple fire departments. In all cases SAFE-IR works to accommodate the end user in an attempt to
provide good, safe, standardized, economical, camera specific thermal imager training. It’s never too
late for SAFE-IR Thermal Imaging Training. For more information log onto www.safe-ir.com
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College Programs and College Credit Opportunities
To add value to our training, the NCFSA has undergone an
extensive evaluation by The University of the State of New
York, college credit recommendation service. As a result
of this evaluation, NCCRS has recommended eight FSA
courses for college credit. These include: Primary,
Essentials of Fire Fighting, NYS Hazardous Materials,
1 Responder and Operations, NYS Introduction to Fire
Officer, NYS Principles of instruction, NYS Accident Victim
Extrication, NYS Apparatus Operator - Pump and NYS
Apparatus Operator - Aerial. You may be able to earn
college credit for the successful completion of NCCRS
evaluated courses. Please see the National NCCRS
Website for additional information.
(http://www.nationalccrs.org/).
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To further assist firefighters who desire to pursue
opportunities on the post-secondary level the FSA
continues to strengthen its relationship with local colleges
and those that provide appropriate distance learning
opportunities. Firefighters who desire to begin a college
degree program should consider attending a local
community college, securing an associate degree and then
pursuing a Bachelors program. Nassau Community College
and Suffolk Community College offer excellent programs at
reasonable costs. Those who already have an associate
degree or desire to enroll directly in a four year program
might consider institutions such as Empire State College,
John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Marist College, The
University of Phoenix Online and Charter Oak State
College.
Fire Academy. In addition Empire State College
generally recognizes NCCRS credit recommendations.
Empire State students can develop a degree plan with
concentrations in areas such as Fire Service
Administration, Emergency Management and other
areas of business and community services. College
evaluators and mentors are familiar with Nassau
County training and assist students with
individualized evaluations.
Charter Oak State College
Charter Oak State College is Connecticut’s public online
college offering affordable and flexible degree completion
programs for adults. Students can earn degrees at both the
associate and baccalaureate level. The college recognizes
and accepts credits awarded by other regionally accredited
colleges and universities. Credits may also be awarded
from other sources including college level exams, military
training, portfolio assessment, and training programs
evaluated by ACE, NCCRS or Charter Oak College.
The University of Phoenix Online
The University of Phoenix Online has evaluated a number
of FSA courses and approved them for credit for those
students who enroll in a degree program at the institution.
The University of Phoenix Online offers degree programs in
a variety of areas, including Health Administration, Human
Services Management, Nursing and criminal Justice.
Nassau County Fire Service Academy courses provide
firefighters with a range of offerings which, in conjunction
with college courses and acceptable prior learning, can be
developed into a complete degree program. Fire fighters
are encouraged to contact the colleges listed on the
following page, as well as others, to explore the
possibilities.
ATTENTION!!!
Nassau County Community College
NCCC offers a Fire Science Program that leads to an
Associate in Science Degree. Students develop a strong
foundation in the liberal arts while gaining specific knowledge
in fire science. With this combination of liberal arts and fire
science education students are prepared for employment and
to transfer to a four-year program. NCCC has transfer
agreements with John Jay College and Empire State College to
Students who are attending or wish to attend Nassau
assist students in pursuit of baccalaureate degrees. NCCC
Community College
generally recognizes NCCRS recommendations.
Suffolk County Community College
Suffolk County Community College offers certificate and
Associate degree programs in Fire Science. SCCC
generally recognizes NCCRS credit recommendations. In
addition Firefighters who have appropriate training and
experience may earn credit by taking and passing
challenge examinations.
Empire State College
The Nassau County Fire Service Academy has established
a working relationship with Empire State College. As such,
Empire State College is familiar with our courses and has
awarded Nassau County Firefighters with college credit
based on individualized evaluations of their studies at the
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The Nassau County Office of Emergency Management has
received funding to support the county’s Tuition
Reimbursement Program for first responders and has
developed procedures and application forms needed to
begin the reimbursement program as approved by the
county legislature.
Additional Information is posted on the web site of NCOEM.
http://www.nassaucountyny.gov/1641/Nassau-VolunteerFire-Service-College-As and from Nassau Community
College, contacts listed on page 21
This reimbursement is available for volunteers who
matriculate in ANY Nassau Community College program.
Colleges with Fire Science or Related Programs
Associate degree programs or certificate programs (2 Years)
Nassau Community College
One Education Drive
Garden City, NY 11530-6793
Ms. Dianne H. Guarino
Assistant Director of Admissions
WWW.NCC.edu
Professor Paul Schmidt, Fire Science
516-572-8184
[email protected]
Suffolk County Community College
Ammerman Campus
533 College Road
Selden, NY 11784
631-451-4319
www.Sunysuffolk.edu
Professor Leo DeBobes, Fire Science
631-444-6151
[email protected]
Bachelor degree (4 Years)
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
899 Tenth Avenue
New York, NY 10019
212-JOHN-JAY
WWW.JJay.cuny.edu
Ms. Aisha Z. Hamlin
Admission Counselor
212-237-8872
Offers B.S., Associate & Cert. programs
Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-1387
WWW.Marist.edu/gce
888-877-7900
John S. DeJoy, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Outreach
Distance Learning Programs
B.S., Associate & Certificate Programs
Emergency Management & Fire Service
University of Phoenix Online
Administration
3157 East Elwood Street
Empire State College
Phoenix, Arizona 85034
2 Union Avenue
800-366-9699
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866-0858
www.uopxonline.com
518-587-2100 ext. 2410
www.esc.edu or
James Savitt
Charter Oak State College
55 Paul J. Manafort Drive
New Britan, CT 06053-2150
Brian K. Ledbetter Adm. Counselor
860-832-3999
Admissions Office 860-832-3855
www.Charteroak.ed
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Course credentials may be obtained through our associate National
College Credit Recommendation Service located at
www.nationalccrs.org
As of January 2016, the following courses have been evaluated by
NCCRS and recommended for credit:
• NYS Apparatus Operator-Aerial Device
• NYS Apparatus Operator-Pump
• NYS Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations
• Introduction to Fire Officer
• NYS Accident Victim Extrication
• NYS Principles of Instructions
• Primary Firefighting
• Essentials of Firefighting
* This credit recommendation is based on an evaluation by the New York Regents. To verify the recommended credit
indicated above, and read a description of the learning experience(s), consult NCCRS’s Directory of college credit
recommendations, CCR Online, at http://www.nationalccrs.org/ccr/nassau_county_fire_service.html.
Are you pursuing a college degree or thinking of enrolling in a degree program? You may be able to earn college credit
for successful completion of these courses. As part of the New York Regents National College Credit Recommendation
Service, these courses were evaluated by a team of subject matter experts and found comparable to college instruction.
The National College Credit Recommendation Service (NCCRS) was established by the New York State Board of Regents
in 1973 as part of their commitment to increasing access to higher education for adults. NCCRS evaluates formal
courses sponsored by non-collegiate organizations throughout the United States and makes recommendations on their
comparability to college-level courses.
Descriptions of courses that have been recommended for credit at the undergraduate or graduate level are published in
CCR On-line (the on-line successor to the Program’s print Directory, College Credit Recommendations), which is used
by colleges and universities nationwide as a guide in granting credit to individuals who have successfully completed the
courses described in it. The fact that these courses have been favorably evaluated does not mean that you are automatically
awarded credit upon completing it. The credit recommendation for this course is just that - a “recommendation.” Academic
institutions are free to accept, reject, or modify it. You will not have received credit for this course until a college or
university that you apply to awards you credit and puts it on a transcript. If credit is to be awarded, the course must be
applicable in some way to your program of study at the college and must not duplicate a course that you have already
taken.
How do you take the first step toward obtaining credit? If you are already enrolled in a college degree program, talk with
your faculty advisor about receiving credit for this course. If you are not enrolled, you should apply for credit at the same
time you formally apply for admission to a degree program. In either case, you will need to provide the college with official
verification of successful course completion.
At your request, we will send a college an official record of your course work. You may have taken other courses here
that are recommended for college credit. For more information contact: Deputy Chief Bozza at the NCFSA 516-5728600 If you encounter difficulties in obtaining credit for a course because the college is not familiar with NCCRS or
because it has not established a policy on awarding credit for non-collegiate course work, get in touch with the organization
representative indicated above or with the National College Credit Recommendation Service, Education Building Addition,
Room 975, 89 Washington Avenue, Albany, New York 12234, Tel. 518-486-2070, Fax 518-486-1853, or e-mail
[email protected] . The Director of NCCRS will be happy to send a letter of introduction about the Program to
college officials on your behalf.
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ANNUAL PUMP TEST
Annual NFPA Pump Tests;
Submit electronic forms on FSA Web Site
(www.veebfsa.org) or call FSA 516 572-8600 to schedule
day or evening appointments.
Reminder: A minimum of 3 qualified personnel are required.
If apparatus is being tested for the FIRST TIME, please
submit the following form upon arrival or fax to the Fire
Service Academy (516-572-8607) prior to your arrival.
Company or Department Number:____________________________________________
Year and Manufacturer of Vehicle:____________________________________________
Model Name or Number:____________________________________________________
Manufacturer or Engine:____________________________________________________
Engine Serial Number: _____________________________________________________
Vehicle I.D. Number: _______________________________________________________
Manufacturer of Pump:_____________________________________________________
Pump Model and Serial Number:_____________________________________________
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Nassau County
Vocational Education a Extension Board
Winding Road, Old Bethpage1 N.Y. 11804
(516) 572-8600 Fax (516) 572-8607
FROM THE NORTH
LIE (Route 495) to Ex1t 49 South.
(Route 110) Go South on Route 110
to Spagnoli Road, Tum Right,
Go to Winding Road, Turn Left.
Travel along Winding Road and
watch for entrance to the
Fire Service Academy.
FROM THE SOUTH
Southern State Parkway to (Exit 28A)
Seaford Oyster Bay Expressway
(Route 135) North. Take to
Hempstead Turnpike, take that
EAST to Farmlngdale, go under
the overpass and make a left on
Merritts Road, follow Merrltts
Road to Quaker Meeting House Rd.
(you will bear to your right), follow
that to the Intersection of Round
Swamp Rd, cross over and bear to
your left and follow road, which is
Winding Rd., continue down and
follow around and the entrance to
the Fire Service Academy will be on
you left side.
Conklin Street
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is a class I want full/closed?
Check the calendar on the FSA website at www.veebfsa.org . Closed classes will also be announced at
www.nassaufdrant.com as well as our Facebook and Twitter pages.
When is the next class starting?
Check the calendar on the FSA website at www.veebfsa.org . As registration for classes open they will
also be announced at www.nassaufdrant.com as well as our Facebook and Twitter pages.
How long do I have to make up a class that I missed?
The FSA policy states that you have one year to makeup any class that was missed in order to receive a
certificate. This is due to the fact that course curriculum changes over time. Makeup classes can not
been done in excess of one year. The entire course must be taken again.
When/where can I do a makeup class for a missed session?
Check the calendar on the FSA website at www.veebfsa.org
Do I need to register for a makeup class?
For any classroom sessions you just need to show up. For any hands-on classes, i.e. RIT, Ropes, Vehicle
Extrication, etc. you should call the administrative staff at the academy between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM
to make sure there is room in the class for you.
What do I have to do when I attend a makeup class to make sure I get credit?
You can obtain a make-up form from the Instructor on the night you make up the class or download one
from our website (veebfsa.org). You must fill the form out and have the instructor sign it at the end of
the class. Fax the form to the FSA at 516-572-8607 the next day or as soon as possible. Keep your copy
of the form until you have received your certificate.
I did the makeup for a class, but I lost my makeup sheet. How can I prove I was there?
It is your responsibility to fax the form to the FSA. Make sure you sign the class attendance sheet on the
night you make up the class. Without a signature or your makeup sheet there is no proof you were
there and you will not receive credit.
I just completed my class, how long until I receive my certificate?
Please allow approximately three weeks for all paperwork to be finalized, certificates to be printed and
mailed to your Chief.
Can I register myself for a class?
No. Members must be registered by a chief or by the chief’s authorized training officer.
I want to register for a class, but can’t make Night 1. Can I start on Night 2?
It is highly recommended that you not miss any nights, especially night 1. That being said if you must
miss night 1 in some cases it is permissible. It is never permissible to miss night 1 of Primary
Firefighting.
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I need a specific class, but don’t see it posted anywhere on your website calendar. How do I find out
when it’s being offered again?
Certain classes are only offered upon request. In that case the chief/training officer should contact Chief
Hughes at the FSA to request the class.
When is the next Primary class?
Primary Firefighting is offered twice per year. They run 14 weeks. The first session begins in March and
the second begins in June.
What gear do I need to bring to Primary Firefighting (also Combo) class?
Full PPE including SCBA must be brought to EVERY class.
Where do I get the Essentials of Firefighting book?
Students who attend Essentials of Firefighting and/or Haz-Mat 1st Responder Operations must supply
their own handbook. This IFSTA manual may be purchased from the NYS
Association of Fire Chiefs by emailing [email protected] or calling 800-676-3473.
Those students interested in purchasing the e-book version can contact IFSTA directly at www.ifsta.org
YOU MUST PURCHASE THE “EXPANDED” VERSION.
How much are tee shirts? Can you ship them?
Tee shirts are $12 for sizes M, L, and XL. XXL and XXXL are $14. We do not ship them. They can be purchased at the FSA Administrative building Monday - Friday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Can I get college credit for my FSA classes? How does that work?
The NCFSA has undergone an extensive evaluation by the University of the State of New York, National
College Credit Recommendation Service (NCCRS). Currently NCCRS recommends the following courses
for college credits: Essentials of Firefighting (2 credits), Primary Firefighting (2 credits), Hazardous
Materials First Responder Operations Level (1 credit), NYS Introduction to Fire Officer (2 credits), Principles of Instruction (1 credit), Vehicle Accident Extrication (1 credit), Apparatus Operator Aerial Device
(1 credit), and Apparatus Operator Pump (1 credit). NOTE: If Essentials of Firefighting and Primary
Firefighting are both complete (5) five credits may be awarded. . A Transcript Request form can be found
on our website at https://www.veebfsa.org/PublicForms.php
Can I take a class hosted by another department?
You can be registered for any County-Wide course that is hosted by a Nassau department. You cannot
be registered for any course that is a single department elective without prior approval from that Chief
of Department.
It might rain/snow tonight. Will classes be canceled?
We fight fires in the rain and the snow. We train in the rain and the snow. Do not call the academy to ask
if classes are canceled. On the rare occasion that classes are canceled you will be notified via the FSA
website and county-wide notification via Firecom. Announcements will also be made via
FSA Facebook and Twitter pages.
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NOTES
EDWARD P. MANGANO
County Executive
Vocational Education and Extension Board
County of Nassau
Philip F. Malloy, Jr., President
Christopher P. Shelton, Vice President
Raymond F. Maguire, Clerk
Joseph A. Bentivegna, Deputy Clerk
Keith Scalia, - Eugene J. Murray, - Ralph Esposito
Bernard P. Jaffe, - Angelo M. Catalano
Robert V. Hughes, Jr., Chief Instructor
Administrative Staff
Kathy Kelly • Jennifer Meuser
David Pershteyn • Judi Rosen
Second Deputy Chief Instructors
Richard Arnold
Kevin Barry
Eric Becker
William Bedell
Leonard Bozza
Brian Brown
Frank Cacioli
Chris Calamia
John Chavatte
David Cohen
Matt Colgan
Timothy Collins
Robert Connolly
William Conway
Anthony Decarolis
Michael DiBartolo
Kenneth Ditata
Chris Eysser
Michael Finkelman
Thomas Fitzsimmons
Brian Galazka
Stephen Geraghty
Peter Grandazza
Richard Gresser
Jeremy Hanophy
Don Hayde
George Healy
Gary Hearn
Charles Hendry
Scott Holliday
Christopher Howard
Edward Kraus
Robert Lagnese
Ethan Lahey
Richard Lang
Jonathan Lee
John Leimeister
John Madden
William Madden
Donald Marra
Steve Marsar
James McBride
John McCann
Michael Mennella
Steven Mockler
Gary Nauth
Chris Neville
Robert Noonan
John Nykiel
John Olson
Albert Parillo
Robert Petry
Robert Price
John Priest
Lawrence Quinn
Frank Romano
John Rottkamp
Robert Salvesen
Thomas Scheel
Stephen Scymcyk
John Shoemaker
Gary Smithing
Victor Stevens
Walter Stewart
Michael Strong
Thomas Talento
Richard Tarello
Jason Vitulli
Jeffrey Warner
Paul Wilders
Timothy Wodicka
Rich Wylie
Paul Yanantuono
Neil Yank
Facilities Operations
Thomas F. Sheridan, Facilities Supervisor
Mark Barone • Fred Cestra • Anthony Curcio • Larry Delgaudio • Al Hatzelman • Frank Hockenbrocht
John Johnson • Joseph Loeven • Kenneth Madera • Tom Thone • Mike Timmons • Richard Tortoso

course curriculum guide - Nassau County Fire Service Academy

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