2012 Specialty Classes

1.

FUNSAR — Fundamentals of Search and Rescue

Dates will be announced later.

2.

2012 Firefighter Levels I and II for 1am-4am (0100-0400) Classes —

Hose, Appliances, and Streams I and II                    January 3,5,10,12,17,29,24

Overhaul I and II                                             January 26,31

Foam Fire Streams II                                        February 2,7

Salvage I                                                      February 9,14

Water Supplies I and II                                     February 16,21,23,28; March 1,6

Emergency Medical Care I                                    March 8,13,15,20,22

Rescue I and II                                               March 27,29; April 3,5,10,12,17,19

Fire Control I and II                                         April 24,26; May 1,3,8,10,15,17,22,24,29

Sprinklers I and II                                           May 31; June 5,7,12,14

Haz Mat Level I Responder                                  June 19,21,26,28; July 3,5,10,12,17,19,24,26

Fire Prevention, Education and Cause I and II             July 31; August 2,7,9,14,16,21

Building Construction II                                       August 23,28,30; Sept 4,6

3.

2011 / 2012 Qualification Courses and Upgrades from OSFM / BETC — For  registration,  please call 704-669-4193 or email lovelacec@clevelandcommunitycollege.edu.

Leadership I Instructor Qualification                                        January 9-10, 2012

Leadership II Instructor Qualification                                      January 23-24, 2012

Leadership III Instructor Qualification                                    January 30-31, 2012

DMICO Instructor Qualification                                                 TBD

STICO Instructor Qualification                                                 TBD

4.

NFA Leadership

Level I                                                January 13 (6pm-10pm); January 14 (8:30pm-5:30pm)

This class will give students basic skills and tools needed to perform effectively as a leader in the fire service. Students will learn techniques and approaches to problem solving; identify and assess the needs of the company officer; run meetings effectively in the fire service environment; and learn decision making for the company officer.

Level II                                              January 27 (6pm-10pm); January 28 (8:30pm-5:30pm)

This class teaches basic leadership and tools needed to perform effectively in the fire service environment including: ethics, use and abuse of power at the officer level; creativity in the fire service environment; and management of the multiple roles of a company officer. Class is targeted for training officers, fire or rescue personnel due for promotion, line fire officers, unit commanders, or program supervisors seeking a promotion.

Level III                           February 17 (6pm-10pm); February 18 (8:30pm-5:30pm)

This class will teach basic leadership skills and tools geared toward the company officer to perform effectively in the fire service environment. Students will learn when and how to delegate to subordinates, assess personal leadership styles through situational leadership, discipline subordinates, and apply coaching/motivating techniques.

5.

Chief 101 — This class will offer some insight into paperwork and other issues facing today’s fire departments. There will be a heavy emphasis on benefits from the State Firemen’s Association, the Firemen’s and Rescue Squad Worker’s Pension Fund, the PSOB, Worker’s Compensation and the State of NC. This class is designed to be beneficial to all firefighters.

Dates Offered:      January 20-21; 9am-4pm (Spring)

                        September 12-13; 9am4pm (Fall)

6.

Fire Officer I — This course meets the objectives in Chapter 4 of NFPA 1021 and covers the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to serve as an entry-level fire department company officer. Topics include making the transition to officer; fire prevention; investigation; strategies and tactics; leadership; conflict resolution; community involvement; and communication.

Dates Offered:      January 23-26; 8am-6pm (Spring)

                        September 8, 9, 15, 16; 8am-6pm (Fall)

7.

TR Wilderness Rescue — This course will present the Technical Rescuer with the knowledge, skills, and ability to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Sixteen (Wilderness) of NFPA 1006: Standard for Technical Rescue Professional Qualifications. Classes included in the course are: Rescue Operations for Wilderness, Rescue Rigging, Navigation, Tracking, and Victim Management.

Dates Offered:       February 6-11; 8am-7pm (Spring)

                         December 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16; 8am-7pm (Fall)

8.

TR Agricultural Machinery Rescue — This course will detail methods and techniques used in rescue of victims who have been injured or trapped while using various agricultural machinery.

Dates Offered:       February 18, 19, 25, 26; 8am-5pm (Spring)

                         December 11-14; 8am-5pm (Fall)

9.

Hazardous Materials Level One Responder — This course meets OSFM’s training requirement for the Hazardous Materials Level One Responder credential. Course content includes lecture and practice activities needed to perform the following tasks safely and effectively.

(1) Implement standard operation procedures in the current edition of the DOT Emergency Response Guidebook.

(2) Analyze a hazardous materials/WMD incident.

(3) Plan an initial response to a hazardous materials/SMD incident.

(4) Implement the planned response for a hazardous materials/WMD incident.

(5) Evaluate the progress of actions taken at a hazardous materials/WMD incident.

Dates Offered:       February 20-23; 8am-7pm

10.

Fire Life Safety Educator: Level III

Planning & Development: February 20 (9a-6p) and February 21 (9a-1p)

Education: February 21 (2p-6p) and February 22 (9a-6p)

Administration: February 23 (9a-6p) and February 24 (9a-1p)

11.

Fire Officer II — This class meets the objectives in Chapter 4 of NFPA 2021 and covers the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to serve as an entry-level fire department company officer. Topics include making the transition to officer; fire prevention; investigation; strategies and tactics; leadership; conflict resolution; community involvement; and communication.

Dates Offered:       February 27-29; 8am-6pm (Spring)

                         July 20-22; 8am-6pm (Summer)

12.

NC Rapid Intervention Team (NC Certification) — This course will teach students all three required courses for the North Carolina Rapid Intervention Team (NCRIT) Certification training: 1)FIP-6401 NCRIT-Mayday; 2) FIP-6402 NCRIT-Firefighter Survival; and 3) FIP-6403 NCRIT-Rapid Intervention.

Dates Offered:      March 5-8; 8am-7pm (Spring)

                        May 12,13,19,20; 8am-7pm (Summer)

13.

Fire Instructor I — This course meets the objectives in Chapter 4 of NFPA 1041 and covers the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to train others in the fire service operations. Topics include planning, presenting, and evaluating lesson plans; learning styles; use of media; communications; and other related topics.

Dates Offered:      March 9-11; 8am-6pm (Spring)

                        August 13-15; 8am-6pm (Fall)

14.

Fire Inspector

Level I               (Spring) March 10, 11, 17, 18 / (Fall) September 22, 23, 29, 30; 8am-6pm

Level II              (Summer) July 14, 15, 21, 22; 8am-5pm

Level III             (Spring) April 6-8 / (Fall) October 19-21; 8am-5pm

15.

NC TR Technical Ropes Rescue Technician with added Basic High Angle Medical Specialist — This course is designed to meet and exceed the NC requirements for TR Rope Rescue with a heavy focus on the medical injuries that occur in the high-angle environment and their treatments. During the course, students will participate in the real world scenarios during day and night environments. For more information, please contact Clint Walker, CCEMT-P at ncfirefightermedic@gmail.com.

Dates Offered:      March 12-16 and 19-23; 8am-5pm (Spring)

                        November 26-30 and December 3-7; 8am-5pm (Fall)

16.

ASSESSMENT CENTER CLASS — The purpose of the Assessment Center course is to familiarize personnel with the understanding and process of an Assessment Center, and use the information learned to better prepare for the promotion process. Items covered will be:

First Day (1) History of assessment centers; (2) Overview of assessment centers; (3) Purpose of assessment centers; (4) Different approaches to assessment centers; (5) Definition of dimensions; (6) Dimensions used in Emergency Service Assessment Centers; (7) How dimensions are rated; (8) How to prepare for an Assessment Center; (9) What to do before the assessment center, during the assessment center, and after the assessment center.

Second Day-Oral Interviews —  Students will participate in an actual assessment center process using actual assessors and rating forms. Depending on number of students, this session may have an evening session.

Third Day-In Basket and Oral Interview Reviews — The morning of the third day will be used to complete the student participation in a IN-Basket process, and the rest of the day is to critique the process and to meet with each student individually and review their score and comments of the Oral Interview.  To preregister, please contact Carolyn Lovelace at 704-669-4193 or email lovelacec@clevelandcommunitycollege.edu.

Dates for Assessment Center:  March 13-15, 2012 (Spring)

                                    August 14-16, 2012 (Fall)

17.

TR Confined Space Rescue —This course will train personnel in methods and operations related to rescue in confined space situations. It will also cover OSHA related standards.

Dates Offered:        March 26-31; 8am-7pm (Spring)

                          October 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28; 8am-7pm (Fall)

18.

TR Structural Collapse — This class will present the entire Rescue Technician Structural Collapse Course, including Incident Planning, PPE, Basic Rescue Equipment, Shoring, Breaching and Breaking, Lifting and Moving, Search Management, and Victim Removal. There is a $200 materials fee for each student.

Dates Offered:       April 2-6 and 9-13; 8am-7pm (Spring)

                         October 1-5 and 8-12; 8am-7pm (Fall)

19.

Fire Life Safety Educator Program Offerings (Spring and Summer)

Level I                                                         Level II

General: April 2 (9a-6p) and April 3 (9a-1p)                               Planning & Development: May 7 (9a-6p) and May 8 (9a-1p)

Education: April 3 (2p-6p) and April 4 (9a-6p)                           Education: May 8 (2p-6p) and May 9 (9a-6p)

Administration: April 5 (9a-6p) and April 6 (9a-1p)                   Administration: May 10 (9a-6p) and May 11 (9a-1p)

Level III

Planning & Development: June 11 (9a-6p) and June 12 (9a-1p)

Education: June 12 (2p-6p) and June 13 (9a-6p)

Administration: June 14 (9a-6p) and June 15 (9a-1p)

20.

Fire Instructor I and II / Educational Methodology for Fire, Rescue, and EMS — This course is designed to train fire and emergency instructor candidates in learning and practicing the art of: (1) developing instructional strategies/techniques; (2) and demonstrating practical generic teaching and communications skills. Participants will prepare and deliver lesson presentations on a non-EMS or Fire related topic and a topic specific to the content area in which he or she will be teaching. The focus will be on responding to learner needs while meeting ethical/professional/safety standards and legal responsibilities.

Dates Offered:       April 3 thru May 14 (Tuesdays and Thursdays); 9am-4pm

21.

TR: Surface and Swift Water Rescue — This course will present the Technical Rescuer with the knowledge, skills, and ability to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Eleven and Twelve (Surface and Swift Water) of the NFPA 1006; Standard for Technical Rescue Professional Qualifications. Classes included in this course are: Rescue Operations for Water Rescue, Rescue Techniques, Transportation, and Victim Management.

Dates Offered:      April 14, 15, 21, 22, 8am-7pm (Spring)

                        July 9-12, 8am-7pm (Summer)

22.

Advanced High Angle Medical Specialist —This course builds on the skills taught in our basic course with additional instruction in advanced physiologies. During the 5-day course, students will participate in various real world technical rescue exercises where all aspects of patient care will be addressed. For more information, please contact Clint Walker, CCEMT-P at ncfirefightermedic@gmail.com.

Dates Offered:     April 16-19; 8am-5pm / April 20; 8am-8pm (Spring)

                       December 17-20; 8am-5pm / December 21; 8am-8pm (Fall)

23.

Airport Firefighter — This is a voluntary State of North Caroline Fire Service Certification program. The program is divided in to three major duties as established by NFPA 1003 Airport Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications. These duties are response, fire suppression, and rescue. These three duties are presented in eleven lessons to better instruct the candidate in aviation fire protection. For complete certification the candidate must also successfully complete the North Carolina Fire Fighter II Certification program.

Dates Offered:    April 23-27; 8am-5pm

24.

Technical Rescuer Academy (TR and VMR)

Dates Offered:    May and October (Detailed schedule will be offered at a later date.)

25.

TR Trench Rescue Certification Course — This course will train personnel in methods and operations related to trench collapses and rescue operations.

Dates Offered:    May 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20; 8am-7pm (Summer)

                      September 17-22, 8am-7pm (Fall)

26.

Fire Instructor II Certification — This course meets the objectives in Chapter 4 of NFPA 1021 and covers the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to serve as an entry-level fire department company officer. Tropics include making the transition to officer; fire prevention; investigation; strategies and tactics; leadership; conflict resolution; community involvement; and communication.

Dates Offered:     May 7-10; 8am-7pm (Spring)

                       October 17, 18, 24, 25; 8am-7pm (Fall)

27.

TR Ropes Certification Course — This class will present to the Rescue Technician the entire Rescue Technician Ropes Course including Site Operations, Anchors, Mechanical Advantage Systems, Fixed Rope Systems, Lowers and Raises, Rope Highlines, and Victim Removal.

Dates Offered:     May 21-25 and 28-30; 8am-7pm (Summer)

                       August 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 25, 26; 8am-7pm (Fall)

28.

Hazardous Materials Specialties — These courses are new specialties branching from Level One Responder. All currently certified HAZMAT Awareness and Operations personnel are eligible for these classes.

Protective Equipment/PPE                      June 4-5; 9am-4pm

Decontamination                                     June 11-12; 8am-5pm

Air Monitoring/Sampling                        June 18-19; 8am-5pm

29.

Summer Firefighter Academy 2012 — The purpose of this Academy is to produce high quality firefighters who will strengthen the ability of fire protection service in order to provide a higher degree of customer service. A mandatory orientation will be held June 10 at 2pm. Classes will begin June 11 at 8am and run Monday-Friday. A complete schedule will be provided at the orientation. The Academy will end August 10 with a graduation ceremony. Topics covered will be Firefighter I and II courses; Hazardous Materials; Rapid Intervention Team Certification; Physical Training; and Live Fire Scenarios. Candidates must complete an application packet to be accepted into the Academy. There are a limited number of seats and NO walk-ins will be accepted. A few local fire departments have agreed to allow candidates to be housed at fire stations. A $175 non-refundable fee is required for student supplies including textbooks, uniforms, and other supplies. The fee is not due until acceptance into the Academy. To receive an application, please call 704-669-4193 or email lovelacec@clevelandcommunitycollege.edu. All information can also be found at www.cccfiretraining.com.

30.

Driver Operator (All classes are 9am-6pm.)

Pump                                                           Aerials

Introduction to Pumps – July 9-10                                               Introduction to Aerial – July 30-31

Basic Pump Operations – July 11-13                                              Basic Aerial Operations – August 1-2

Pump Maintenance – July 16-17                                                     Aerial Maintenance – August 3, 6

Sprinkler & Standpipe – July 18-19                                             Aerial Testing – August 7-8

Pump Hydraulics – July 20, 23

Service Testing – July 24-25

Pump Water Supply – July 26-27

31.

Emergency Vehicle Driver

Dates Offered:      August 9-10, 9am-4pm; August 13, 9am-6pm

32.

Trailer Towing Operations (B.A.T./Big Awkward Trailers) — This class, taught by Claude Huffman, will teach students to properly and safely handle the trailers that are fast becoming common place in the fire/rescue service. Driving, backing, loading, etc. will be covered.

Dates Offered:     August 14, 9am-1pm; August 15, 9am-6pm

33.

Fire Life Safety Educator Program Offerings (Fall)

Level I                                                         Level II

General: Sept. 17 (9a-6p) and Sept. 18 (9a-1p)                          Planning & Development: Oct. 15 (9a-6p) and Oct. 16 (9a-1p)

Education: Sept. 18 (2p-6p) and Sept. 19 (9a-6p)                      Education: Oct. 16 (2p-6p) and Oct. 17 (9a-6p)

Administration: Sept. 20 (9a-6p) and Sept. 21 (9a-1p)             Administration: Oct. 18 (9a-6p) and Oct. 19 (9a-1p)

Level III

Planning & Development: Nov. 12 (9a-6p) and Nov. 13 (9a-1p)

Education: Nov. 13 (2p-6p) and Nov. 14 (9a-6p)

Administration: Nov. 15 (9a-6p) and Nov. 16 (9a-1p)

34.

2012 Cleveland County Fire/Rescue College

November 9,10,11