W0722 – HEALTH AND SAFETY PROGRAM MANAGER

This two-day course will provide fire, Emergency Medical Services department personnel and other related emergency responders with the aptitudes and abilities necessary to manage the duties and responsibilities of the Health and Safety Program Manager (HSPM) within their respective organizations.

Successful completion of this course will enable participants to:

• Adapt the HSPM roles and responsibilities while applying risk management health and safety concepts within their organization to determine system-wide needs and to develop support to institutionalize opportunities to meet the needs assessment.

• Evaluate and prioritize health and safety related strengths and weaknesses within their organizations.

• Evaluate the environmental barriers affecting the implementation and impact of the organization’s safety and health programs.

• Evaluate and integrate the organization’s and individual’s responsibility to impact health and wellness positively.

Prerequisites: ICS 100 level and ICS 200 level training. Preferred courses are Q462 and Q463 available through NFA Online. Chief’s signature attests that the applicant has completed required training.

W0349 – FIRE SERVICE SAFETY CULTURE: WHO PROTECTS FIREFIGHTERS FROM FIREFIGHTERS?

This two-day course is designed to assist emergency services personnel define and advocate for organizational change within the fire service relating to safety.

Topics include:

• Safety and risk cultures within organizations.

• Influences on safety culture and risk categories.

• Concepts, goals, and processes of risk management.

The course incorporates facilitated student-centered methodologies including lecture, small and large group activities, and individual assessments.

Prerequisites: Incident Command System (ICS)-100-level and ICS-200- level training. Preferred courses are Q0462 and Q0463, available through NFA Online. Chief’s signature attests that the applicant has completed this required training.

W0458 – PREPARATION FOR INITIAL COMPANY OPERATIONS

This two-day course is designed to develop a better understanding of the role and responsibilities of Company Officers (COs) in preparing their company for incident operations and to clarify the transition from firefighter to CO and the new roles relating to leadership and safety.

This course is designed for COs, acting COs, or senior firefighters responsible for the management of a single fire company at an emergency incident, including those officers who are responsible for company readiness, personnel safety, and leadership as it relates to company operation.

Prerequisites: Incident Command System (ICS)-100-level and ICS-200- level training. Preferred courses are Q0462 and Q0463, available through NFA Online. Chief’s signature attests that the applicant has completed this required training.

W0634 – YOUTH FIRESETTER PROGRAM MANAGER

This two-day course is based on the requirements of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1035, Standard on Fire and Life Safety Educator, Public Information Officer,Youth Firesetter Intervention Specialist and Youth Firesetter Program Manager Professional Qualifications, pertaining to the Youth Firesetting Prevention and Intervention — Level 2.

The course is designed for the person who is responsible or will be responsible for leading a youth firesetting prevention and intervention program.

This course covers the following:

• Review of NFPA 1035 for Youth Firesetting Intervention Specialist — Level 2.

• Leading a youth firesetting prevention and intervention program.

• Program development.

• Program evaluation.

At the completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Explain the differences in NFPA Standard 1035 between Youth Firesetting Prevention and Intervention

— Levels 1 and 2.

• Summarize the overall job performance requirements of a youth firesetting prevention and intervention program.

• Develop a youth firesetting prevention and intervention program in their community.

• Demonstrate how to evaluate a youth firesetting prevention and intervention program.

Prerequisites: Incident Command System (ICS)-100-level and ICS-200- level training. Preferred courses are Q0462 and Q0463, available through NFA Online. Chief’s signature attests that the applicant has completed this required training.

W0760 – NEW FIRE CHIEF: CHALLENGING ISSUES

This two-day course is designed to develop the managerial, administrative and leadership skills necessary for the first time fire chief and chief officer who desire

a leadership position in their department. This course addresses critical knowledge and skills pertaining to the responsibilities of a fire chief.

Topics covered include:

• • Local politics and the role of the chief officer.

  • Liability and risk management.

  • Resources and items of knowledge needed to become a first time leader in a new position in his or her agency.

Prerequisites: ICS 100 level and ICS 200 level training. Preferred courses are Q462 and Q463 available through NFA Online. Chief’s signature attests that the applicant has completed required training

All sessions are at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

REGISTRATION

Registration is open to all interested persons with experience in fire, rescue, or EMS who are at least

18 years of age. Notification of your acceptance and class assignment will be by email from netc-admissnotifications@ fema.dhs.gov. You must provide a valid email address. If you are unable to attend after acceptance, please notify the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute (NOT the NFA) as soon as possible by calling 1-301-729-0431 or by email to tdyche@mfri. org. No substitutions after January 10, 2022.

FEES

Lodging is at no cost to members of fire/rescue/EMS d epartments. Federal fire/rescue/EMS department members are required to pay for their lodging. There is a $77.21 fee for meals, which includes three meals on Saturday and two meals on Sunday. MFRI does not process any application without the meals fee. THIS FEE IS NONREFUNDABLE. We accept the

following methods of payment: credit card (VISA, MASTERCARD, or DISCOVER); check; money order; and purchase order. Make checks and money orders payable to the UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND.

HOW TO APPLY

Complete the attached modified General Admissions Application FEMA form 119-25-1. Indicate your first through sixth choice of courses in the boxes provided. Class assignment is on a first-come, first serve basis. Make sure that all sections of the form are complete, including your FEMA SID number and the application bears the original signature of your department chief. If

W0770 – FIRE INVESTIGATION:

FIRST RESPONDERS

This two-day course presents a basic overview of a fire investigation for the first responder. Students will review the basics of fire chemistry and develop an understanding of the role of the first responder in relation to fire suppression and fire investigation.

The course will stress the importance of fire scene awareness, evidence identification, preservation, and the basics of a fire investigation. Students will develop an appreciation of the convergence of suppression, investigation, science and law.

you do not yet have a FEMA number, you can obtain the number at https://www.usfa.fema.gov/ training/ nfa/admissions/apply. html#sid. Mail the completed APPLICATION with original signatures and the

$77.21 MEALS FEE to the MARYLAND FIRE AND RESCUE INSTITUTE, PO Box 5153, Cresaptown,

MD 21502 Attention: Todd Dyche. DO NOT send directly to the National Fire Academy; they will not accept the application. Registration closes Monday, January 3, 2022. Incomplete forms, or those submitted without the required meals fee or original signatures, will be returned to the applicant, and you may not be accepted into the program or receive early seating.

CHECK–IN AT THE NFA

Check-in at the National Fire Academy is on Friday,

February 25, 2022, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Students must show a picture I.D. when entering the National Fire Academy. You MUST ATTEND the Orientation Meeting on February 25 at 7:30 p.m., where you will receive your meals pass for the weekend. If you have any questions regarding Orientation, please contact Todd at tdyche@mfri.org or (240)832-2928.

STUDENT DRESS CODE

Recommended classroom and dining hall attire for your guidance: MALES: Shirts with collars (no T-shirts) and slacks, or department uniform, shoes, and socks are required. Optional items include sweaters, jackets, etc. FEMALES: Dresses, blouses with slacks or skirt, or department uniform, and shoes are required. Optional items include sweaters, jackets, etc. The wearing of athletic clothing, including caps or hats of any kind, is not appropriate in the classroom, auditorium, or the dining hall. Attire such as shorts, tank tops, vented shirts, and cutoff jeans are informal wear and should be restricted to afterhour leisure activity.