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NEW HANOVER COUNTY FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATIONPUBLIC SAFETY COLLEGE

April 28th – May 3rd, 2020

CFCC North Campus4500 Blue Clay RoadCastle Hayne, NC 28429

Co-Sponsored byNew Hanover County Firefighters Association & Cape Fear Community College

37TH ANNUAL

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NEW HANOVER COUNTY FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATIONPUBLIC SAFETY COLLEGE


CFCC North Campus4500 Blue Clay RoadCastle Hayne, NC 28429Co-Sponsored by

New Hanover County Firefighters Association & Cape Fear Community College

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37TH ANNUALNEW HANOVER COUNTY

FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION

PUBLIC SAFETY COLLEGE


CFCC North Campus4500 Blue Clay Road

Castle Hayne, NC 28429

Co-Sponsored byNew Hanover County

Firefighters Association &Cape Fear Community College

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Cape Fear Community College & the New Hanover County Firefighters Association are pleased to announce the 37th New Hanover County Firefighter’s Association Public Safety College, April 28th – May 3rd, 2020.

The purpose of this Public Safety College is to deliver the best possible training with the best instructors available. Come prepared to learn! You are encouraged to preregister early to ensure your class choice. Registration forms received without payment will be returned to the sender. Should your first choice be filled, you will be assigned to your second or third choice noted on your registration form.

**Attendance at all scheduled class sessions is mandatory. Students who do not attend the first day of class will not be allowed to enter on the second day.**

The New Hanover County Firefighters Association will provide Saturday’s lunch.

For More InformationCall 910-362-7799 or 910-362-7713Go to cfcc.edu/publicsafety/fire-rescue-emergency-management for brochure and registration form.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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ENROLLMENT & REGISTRATION

NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OR RESERVED OVER THE PHONE OR BY FAX! Registrations and payments should be received by APRIL 13th, 2020. Students should complete and return registration forms indicating 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choices of classes with the proper fees (no credit cards). Do not use White Out on registration forms. Every effort will be made to place you in the class of your choice. CLASSES WITH INSUFFICIENT REGISTRATION WILL BE CANCELED ON APRIL 17th, so please register as soon as possible. NO REFUNDS AFTER APRIL 15th. Late and/or Walk-in registrations will be accepted on site for classes with openings. Your first choice may not be available. CASH, CHECKS, AND CREDIT CARDS accepted for walk-in registration fees.

Walk-in registrations will be accepted at the following times: • Friday, May 1st: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm • Saturday, May 2nd: 7:00 am - 8:00 am

Feel free to make multiple copies of the blank enrollment form located on inside rear cover of this brochure.

CONFIRMATION EMAILS WILL BE SENT TO PREREGISTERED-REGISTERED STUDENTS ON OR BEFORE APRIL 20th. CHECK YOUR EMAIL!

FEESThe fee for North Carolina residents who are members of fire departments, EMS, rescue squads & law enforcement agencies (fee waived) is $35.00. Remember, all fees must accompany registration forms.

Out-of-state students or those not affiliated with an NC Public Safety Agency will be required to pay $70.00 per class in addition to the $35.00. (If taking Fire Prevention Inspector I, HazMat Level I Responder, or Fire Officer I class the fee is $160.00.) This includes the public safety college fee as well as the tuition fee. Remember, all fees must accompany registration forms.

Please make check or money order payable to: Cape Fear Community College

Mail with registration form to:Cape Fear Community CollegeC/o Ted Brown / STC4500 Blue Clay Rd.Castle Hayne, NC 28429

CERTIFICATESStudents who successfully complete the class in which they are enrolled will be awarded a certificate from Cape Fear Community College. Please print name legibly on registration form; certificates are typed from these forms. Successful completion includes attending all class sessions.

LOCATIONSUnless otherwise noted, all classes will be held at Cape Fear Community College’s North Campus. The room listing will be posted on Friday afternoon in the McKeithan Building atrium. Students are requested to go directly to the appropriate classrooms Friday evening and/or Saturday morning. Please see the class descriptions for additional location information.

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Special thanks to:• Vendors who support our Public Safety College• Fire Departments, Rescue Squads, and Law Enforcement Agencies for the use of their

facilities and equipment• All individuals who help make the Public Safety College a success

—VENDORS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE BB&T AUDITORIUM SATURDAY & SUNDAY—DOOR PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED

Vendors please contact: Jim MullinsE-mail: [email protected]: 910-559-8671

LOCAL MOTELS*

Best Western PLUS 910-799-4292 5345 Market St.

Courtyard Marriott 910-395-8224 151 Van Campen Blvd.

Days Inn 910-799-6300 5040 Market St.

Hampton Inn, Eastwood 910-791-9899 124 Old Eastwood Rd.

Hilton Garden Inn 910-509-4046 6745 Rock Spring Rd.

Holiday Inn 910-392-1101 5032 Market St.

Jameson Inn 910-452-5660 5102 Dunlea Ct.

Sleep Inn 910-313-6665 5225 Market St.

Towne Place Suites 910-332-3326 305 Eastwood Rd.

Wingate 910-395-7011 5126 Market St

Comfort Inn 910-791-4841 151 South College Rd.

* Students are responsible for making their own reservations and negotiating rates.

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Tuesday, April 289:00 am - 5:00 pm #27 - NFA Leadership in Supervision: Creating Environments for

Professional Growth

Wednesday, April 298:00 am - 5:00 pm #18 - HazMat Level I Responder

#39 - Fire Prevention Inspector I#48 - FLSE Educator Level I

8:00 am - 6:00 pm #21 - Fire Officer I

9:00 am - 5:00 pm #27 - NFA Leadership in Supervision: Creating Environments for Professional Growth

Thursday, April 308:00 am - 5:00 pm #18 - HazMat Level I Responder

#39 - Fire Prevention Inspector I#48 - FLSE Educator Level I


8:00 am - 7:00 pm #45 - NIMS ICS-300

9:00 am - 5:00 pm #28 - NFA Leadership in Supervision: Perspectives in Thinking

4:00 pm - 10:00 pm #23 - Fire Service Instructor I

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm #33 - Blue Card Assessment

7:00 pm - 10:00 pm #15 - D/O: Pumps: Basic Operations

Friday, May 18:00 am - 5:00 pm #15 - D/O: Pumps: Basic Operations

#18 - HazMat Level I Responder#23 - Fire Service Instructor I#33 - Blue Card Assessment#35 - The Run and Gun: Long Lines and Big Guns#36 - Dynamic Fire Behavior/Flashover Simulator#39 - Fire Prevention Inspector I#43 - LEO Mental Health#45 - NIMS ICS-300#48 - FLSE Educator Level I


8:00 am - 9:00 pm #22 - Fire Officer II

9:00 am - 5:00 pm #28 - NFA Leadership in Supervision: Perspectives in Thinking

9:00 am - 6:00 pm #41 - EMT Continuing Education

2:00 pm - 6:00 pm #23 - Chief 101 Update

2:00 pm - 10:00 pm #5 - Personal Protective Equipment#6 - Ventilation#10 - Rescue#14 - Driver Operator: EVD

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Walk-In Registration

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm #13 - TIMS

6:15 pm Instructors Meeting

SCHEDULE

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7:00 pm - 10:00 pm #1 - Orientation & Safety#2 - Alarms & Communications#8 - Ladders#9 - Loss Control#11 - Sprinklers#12 - Building Instruction#16 - Driver Operator: Water Supply#17 - Driver Operator: Aerials: Introduction#26 - NFA: Incident Safety Officer#30 - Basic Firefighting I#40 - Law & Administration#46 - NIMS ICS 400#47 - Introduction to Incident Management Team Concept

Saturday, May 27:00 am - 8:00 am Walk-In Registration

7:00 am Instructors Meeting

8:00 am All Other Classes Begin/Previous Classes Resume

11:30 am - 12:30 pm Lunch & Time with Vendors (Sections 1-18)

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch & Time with Vendors (Sections 19-37)

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Lunch & Time with Vendors (Sections 38-50)

5:00 pm Classes End

Sunday, May 38:00 am #1 - Orientation & Safety

#2 - Alarms & Communications#5 - Personal Protective Equipment#6 - Ventilation#8 - Ladders#9 - Loss Control#10 - Rescue#11 - Sprinklers#12 - Building Construction#14 - Driver Operator: EVD#15 - D/O: Pumps: Basic Operations#20 - TR VR Victim Management#22 - Fire Officer II#26 - NFA: Incident Safety Officer#29 - NFA Leadership in Supervision: Frameworks to Success#30 - Basic Firefighting I#32 - Scene Size-Up#40 - Law & Administration#47 - Introduction to Incident Management Concepts

9:00 am All Other Classes Resume

1:00 pm All Classes End

SCHEDULE continued

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CLASS INFORMATION

Firefighter Certification Classes1. Orientation & Safety2. Alarm & Communications3. Fire Behavior4. Portable Extinguishers5. Personal Protective Equipment6. Ventilation7. Ropes8. Ladders9. Loss Control10. Rescue11. Sprinklers12. Building Construction13. Traffic Incident Management (TIMS)

Driver/Operator Certification Classes14. D/O: Emergency Vehicle Driver15. D/O: Pumps: Basic Operations16. D/O: Pumps: Water Supply17. D/O: Aerials: Introduction

Hazardous Materials Certification Classes

18. HazMat Level One Responder

Technical Rescuer Certification Classes19. TR Rope Basics20. TR VR Victim Management

Officer/Leadership Certification Classes21. Fire Officer I22. Fire Officer II23. Fire Service Instructor I24. Chief 10125. Chief 101 Update

National Fire Academy Classes26. NFA Incident Safety Officer (ISO)27. NFA Leadership in Supervision: Creating

Environments for Professional Growth28. NFA Leadership in Supervision: Perspectives

in Thinking29. NFA Leadership in Supervision: Frameworks

to Success

Operational & Tactical Skills30. Basic Firefighting I 31. 1st Due Engine Company Coastal Fire Operations32. Scene Size-Up33. Blue Card (Assessment) NEW!34. Tactical Stretching35. The Run and Gun: Long Lines and Big Guns36. Dynamic Fire Behavior Class/Flashover Simulator

(Friday) NEW!37. Dynamic Fire Behavior Class/Flashover Simulator

(Saturday) NEW!38. Responding to Elevator Emergencies NEW!

Code Enforcement39. Fire Prevention Inspection I40. Law & Administration

EMS41. EMT CE – Operations (Purple) NEW!42. EMT CE – Medical (Blue)

Law Enforcement43. LEO Continuing Education (Mental Health) NEW!44. LEO Leadership and Professional Development

Specialty Classes45. NIMS ICS-30046. NIMS ICS-40047. Introduction to Incident Management

Team Concept48. FLSE - Educator Level I49. Surf Rescue Awareness NEW!50. High Voltage Safety for First Responder

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

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Section 1 – Orientation & Safety FIP-3001. This class will enable the firefighter to become aware of the advanced operations of the department and understand their position in the organization from a more detailed perspective. Topics will include a review of safety regulations and firefighter’s responsibility to comply; departmental safety program; and the hazards related to fire protection. Full Turnout Gear and SCBA Required.

16 hours (Friday 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Saturday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sunday 8:00 am - 1:00 pm).

Instructor: Chris Hunt, CFCC Instructor, 28 years in the fire service, 18 years as fire, law and EMS instructor.

Section 2 – Alarms & Communications FIP-3003. This class is designed to teach candidates the policies and procedures concerning the ordering and transmitting of emergency alarms and the actions to be taken upon receipt of the alarms. This class will travel off site to the 911 center, transportation not provided.


Instructor: Herman Born, Battalion Chief Wilmington Fire Department, 30+ year’s fire service experience, 25 years as a NC Fire/Rescue Instructor.

Section 3 – Fire Behavior FIP-3004. This class will enable the firefighter to demonstrate their knowledge of terminology used in the area of fire behavior, the hazards of different fuels, and the types of heat sources.

12 hours (Saturday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sunday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm).

Instructor: Frank Meyer, Deputy Fire Chief New Hanover County Fire/Rescue Service, 20+ year’s fire department experience, 7 years industrial firefighting experience, NC Fire/Rescue Instructor.

Section 4 – Portable Extinguishers FIP-3005. This certification-related course will present the firefighter candidate with the knowledge, skills, and ability to satisfy the requirements of Chapters Five and Six of NFPA 1001: Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications. This course is designed to cover the extinguishing characteristics of portable fire extinguishers.

8 hours (Saturday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm)

Instructor: James Gallagher, Lt Sunset Harbor Zion Hill Volunteer Fire Department, 18 years’ experience in the fire service. Paramedic with Duplin County EMS.

Section 5 – Personal Protective Equipment FIP-3006. This class will present the firefighter candidate with the knowledge and skills necessary to comprehend the use of their personal protective equipment, including Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA). Full Turnout Gear and SCBA required.


Instructor: Michael Whitwam, Captain, New Hanover County Fire Service.

Section 6 – Ventilation FIP-3008. This class will teach the firefighter different methods of performing safe and effective ventilation principles and practices. Full Turnout Gear and SCBA Required.


Instructor: Michael Cooper, Captain, Wilmington Fire Department 13 years, 18 years in the fire service, 9 years as a NC Fire/Rescue Instructor.

Section 7 – Ropes FIP-3009. This certification-related course will present the firefighter candidate with the knowledge, skills, and ability to satisfy the requirements of Chapters Five and Six of NFPA 1001: Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications. This course focuses on the basic knowledge of fire service ropes, including types, usages, knots, and maintenance of rope.

12 hours (Saturday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sunday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm)

Instructor: John Feeley, Master Firefighter, Wilmington Fire Department, NC Fire/Rescue Instructor.

Section 8 – Ladders FIP-3010. This class is designed to teach the candidate all aspects of ladder safety, including carrying, raising, lowering, climbing and operating from fire service ladders. Full Turnout Gear Required.


Instructor: Adrian Mignone, Topsail Beach Fire Department NC Fire/Rescue Instructor.

Section 9 – Loss Control FIP-3014. This class covers both Salvage and Overhaul and is designed to cover indicators of structural instability while finding areas of hidden fires. Scene preservation and property loss techniques will also be discussed. Full Turnout Gear Required.


Instructor: Chris Cook, Master/Firefighter, Wilmington Fire Department, 20 years’ experience in the fire service.

FIREFIGHTER CERTIFICATION CLASSES

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Section 10 – Rescue FIP-3017. This class will present the firefighter candidate with techniques and safety procedures to be used during a number of rescue activities and will include the proper use of rescue tools and the extrication of entrapped victims from motor vehicles. Full Turnout Gear or attire suitable for rescue work required. SCBA is also required.


Instructor: Gene Holland, City of Wilmington Master Firefighter, Hazardous Materials Technician.

Section 11 – Sprinklers FIP-3019. This class covers the various types of sprinkler systems, as well as their components and the reliability of automatic sprinkler systems. Full Turnout Gear Required.


Instructor: Frank Sasser, Assistant Chief, Goldsboro Fire Department, 39 year veteran with the fire service.

Section 12 – Building Construction FIP-3022. This class will enable the firefighter to identify the different types of construction and their reaction during a fire situation and the hazards associated with each.


Instructor: Buddy Thompson, Assistant Fire Chief, Carolina Beach Fire department, 28 years in the fire service, NC Fire/Rescues Instructor.

Section 13 – Traffic Incident Management FIP-7000. This class is designed to build teams of well-trained responders who can work together in a coordinated manner, from the moment the first emergency call is made. First Responders learn the correct deployment of response vehicles and equipment, how to create a safe work area using traffic control devices, and techniques to speed up accident clearance.

4 hours (Friday 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm).

Instructor: Kevin McDonald, Captain, New Hanover Fire Service. NC Fire/Rescues Instructor.

FIREFIGHTER CERTIFICATION CLASSESSection 14 – Driver Operator. Emergency Vehicle Driver FIP-3601 This class deals with the safe operation of emergency vehicles, driving skills, legal implications of emergency driving and departmental standard operating procedures. Saturday afternoon and Sunday class will meet outside for hands-on training, rain or shine. Please dress appropriately. Appropriate PPE required. Requires Chief’s signature on registration.


Instructors: Lewis Smith, Retired Fire Captain City of Rocky Mount Fire Department, NC DO Pumps, Aerials, EVD, EVDT, and Fire/Rescue Instructor; Mike Cross, Captain, New Hanover County Fire Rescue.

Section 15 – Driver Operator: Pumps Basic Operations FIP- 3631. This class will review and explain basic elements of pump operations including priming, lift, drafting, pumping from a hydrant, setting engine pressure and calculating friction loss. Full Turnout Gear Required.

24 hours (Thursday 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Saturday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sunday 8:00 am - 1:00 pm).

Instructor: Ashlin Bass, Master Firefighter Wilmington Fire Department. 16 years fire service. NC DO Pumps, EVD, and NC Fire/Rescue Instructor.

Section 16 – Driver Operator: Water Supply FIP- 3635.This course will review and discuss the methods by which water supply is obtained and maintained during an emergency operation. It will detail water main systems and will describe how to identify and determine flow in such systems. It will also detail mobile water supply systems and how they operate. It will describe and explain quick dump mobile water supply operations and detail methods for relaying water to a pumper. This course is part of the Pumps Certification Program. Full Turnout Gear Required.


Instructor: Travis Best, Captain, New Hanover County Fire service.

Section 17 – Driver Operator: Aerials Introduction FIP-3640. This course is designed to introduce personnel to various types of aerial fire apparatus and their applications to emergency operations. It will include job and individual performance issues; how to identify various types of aerial apparatus, features of the design and application of aerials and elevating platforms. It will also review unsafe acts as it relates to weather and terrain in placement and use of aerials. It will also review unsafe acts as it relates to driver operator errors. Full Turn Out Gear Required.


Instructor: William Kraus, Captain, Wilmington Fire Department.

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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS CERTIFICATION CLASSES

TECHNICAL RESCUER CERTIFICATION CLASSES

Section 18 – HazMat Level One Responder FIP-3351. This class includes lecture and practice activities needed to safely and effectively meet the training requirements for Hazardous Materials Level One Responder credential. Full Turnout Gear and SCBA Required.

36 hours (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 8:00am - 5:00 pm, Sunday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm).

Instructor: Colin Simpson, City of Wilmington Fire Captain, Hazardous Materials Technician.

Section 19 – TR Rope Basics FIP 6510. This certification related course in rope basics will present to the Technical Rescuer (TR) safe and effective methods of rescue in elevated and below grade environments using ropes, knots, and rope related equipment. Mechanical advantage, anchors, anchoring techniques, and stress loads will be covered.


Instructor: Joe Mancos

Section 20 – TR VR Victim Management FIP – 5715. This certification-related course in victim management will present the Technical Rescuer (TR) with proper methods for the movement of patients from a hazardous situation while focusing on the safety and well-being of the patients and rescuers. Stabilizing the situation, gaining access, packaging, and removal patients from vehicle rescue incidents will be emphasized in this course. Full Turnout Gear or attire suitable for rescue work, including a helmet and gloves required.


Instructor: Bobby Gene Matthis, Captain, New Hanover County Fire service.

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LEADERSHIP/OFFICER CERTIFICATION CLASSESSection 21 – Fire Officer I FIP-3710. This class is designed to meet the needs of the fire service officer or supervisor in accordance with Chapter 5 of the NFPA 1021 for level 1 qualification. This class is designed to meet the needs of the mid-level officer/supervisor. Prerequisites: Firefighter Level II for 3 years and Instructor I certified. Manual for this class is the Jones and Bartlett Fire Officer 3rd Edition.

39 hours (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm, Saturday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sunday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm).

Instructors: Robert Swiger, Management Solutions for Emergency Services; Phil Batts, Retired NC Community College Regional Fire/Rescue Coordinator, VP Creative Fire/Rescue Training Services, LLC, Fire Chief of Silver Lake FD.

Section 22 – Fire Officer II FIP-3711. This class will present the Fire Officer Candidate with the knowledge, skills, and ability to satisfy the requirements of the Chapter Five of the NFPA 1021: Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications. This class is designed to meet the needs of the mid-level officer/supervisor. Prerequisites: Firefighter Level II for 5 years, Instructor I certified, and Fire Officer I. Optional book: IAFC endorsed – Fire Officer I & II Exam Prep Book (ISBN – 0763785970) – available at Amazon.com.

24 hours (Friday 8:00 am - 9:00 pm, Saturday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sunday 8:00 am - 1:00 pm).

Instructors: Steve West, Fire Chief East Howellsville Fire Department. Chris West, Asst. Chief Lumberton Fire Department.

Section 23 – Fire Service Instructor I FIP- 3806. This course covers the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to train others in fire service operations. Topics include planning, presenting, & evaluating lesson plans, learning styles, use of media, communication, and other related topics.

26 hours (Thursday 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Saturday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sunday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm).

Instructor: Emmett Page, Paramedic with Davie County EMS and has over 25 years in volunteer fire department experience. He has been teaching throughout North Carolina for the past 15 years as a NC Fire/Rescue Instructor in various subjects.

Section 24 – Chief 101 FIP-3714. This class will offer 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 Workers’ Pension Fund, the PSOB, Workers’ Compensation and the State of North Carolina. Packets outlining the procedure to follow in case of a line-of-duty death will be provided as well. The class is designed to benefit all firefighters and is packed with useful information. Chiefs, company officers, and firefighters are encouraged to attend.

8 hours (Saturday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm).

Instructor: A.C Rich

Section 25 – Chief 101 Update FIP-3715. This is the current Chief 101 update class approved by the NC Fire and Rescue Commission to meet NC Administrative Code requirements for those who have previously taken the Chief 101 class. If you took Chief 101 prior to 2015 you need this class.

4 hours (Friday 2:00 pm - 6:00pm).

Instructor: A.C. Rich

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NATIONAL FIRE ACADEMY CLASSES

Section 26 – NFA Incident Safety Officer. This class is designed to provide First Responders with the ability to identify and analyze safety concerns as they relate to all hazard scene evaluations, and communicate recommended solutions to the command authority. This class examines the safety officer’s role at emergency response situations. A specific focus on operations within an incident command system as a safety officer is a main theme.


Instructor: John White, Training Coordinator Town of Apex Fire Department.

Section 27 − NFA Leadership in Supervision. Creating Environments for Professional Growth This two-day course presents the supervisor with the basic leadership skills and tools needed to perform effectively in the fire and EMS environment. The course includes concepts related to a successful transition to supervisory and leadership roles, including concepts of adaptive leadership; change management; active followership; effective communication, including difficult conversations and advocacy-inquiry based dialogue; ethics; authority; power; decision-making; and active engagement through development of a personal plan.

14 hours (Tuesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Wednesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm).

Instructor: Curtis Teague, Executive Director of Emergency Services at Union County Emergency Services, Former Deputy Fire Chief at City of Concord Department of Fire and Life Safety.

Sections 26 – 29: Register at cdp.dhs.gov/femasid to obtain a SID number for NFA classes.

Section 28 − NFA Leadership in Supervision. Perspectives in Thinking This two-day course provides the supervisor with the conceptual foundation and framework for success in leadership roles by exploring creative, analytical, political and critical thinking perspectives. The course addresses skills needed for assessing situations from multiple perspectives, making critical decisions, fostering creativity and innovation, and using persuasion.

14 hours (Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm).

Instructor: Curtis Teague

Section 29 − NFA Leadership in Supervision. Frameworks to Success This two-day course provides the supervisor with the knowledge and skills to perform successfully in the fire and Emergency Medical Services environments. The course addresses professionalism, resilience, emotional intelligence, and situational awareness, as well as managing conflict, delegating mentoring, coaching, empowering, and building collaboration and synergy for professional growth.


Instructor: Curtis Teague

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OPERATIONAL & TACTICAL SKILLSSection 30 – Basic Firefighting I. This class is designed for the firefighter with little or no experience. Basics to be covered include: ladders, SCBA, fire streams, hose practices, etc. Practical applications will be used extensively. Full Turnout Gear and SCBA Required. Requires Chief’s signature on registration.


Instructors: Tommy Batson, Pender County Fire Marshal, 20 years in the fire service and 8 years as a NC Fire/Rescue Instructor; Curtis Citarelli, Lieutenant, Pender EMS and Fire Inc.; Blake Turner, Training Officer New Hanover County Fire/Rescue Service, 20 year veteran with fire service, 10+ years as a NC Fire/Rescue Instructor.

Section 31 – 1st Due Engine Company Coastal Fire Operations. This course focuses on tactical considerations for large residential structures and multi-family dwellings in coastal environments. These structures are typically elevated above ground, thus making entry to what is typically considered the ground level floor, actually is the second level and then goes up in height from there. Instructional part of the class will cover challenges encountered, these challenges are building construction, building access, hose-line operations, and tactical considerations including size up considerations for wind driven fires. A focus on minimal staffing and/or manpower challenged departments with evolution’s including handline considerations and techniques to operate on multiple floors via open stairwells, closed stairwells, and balconies. The class will include lecture, group discussion, group tactical scenarios and hands-on drills.


Instructor: Alan Griffin, Chief, Carolina Beach Fire Department, NC Fire/Rescue Instructor.

Section 32 – Scene Size-Up. This class is designed to provide students with the Knowledge and skills to perform a scene size up. The student will learn the process of gathering and analyzing information that will influence the decisions fire officers make and actions firefighters take. This class examines size-up information and factors to consider to intelligently fighting a fire without putting firefighters at excessive and unnecessary risk.


Instructor: Michael Butts

Section 33 – Blue Card Assessment. The Blue Card Incident Command Certification Program requires that each student successfully pass evaluation on both command positions for each of the 5 different building types. Each student must successfully serve as the Incident Commander in a fast attack position and a strategic command position for each of the five building types to become certified. This class is for those that have completed the 50-hour online training and are ready to be certified. All students must complete the Blue Card online training program one week prior to class date.

24 hours (Thursday 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Friday & Saturday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sunday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm)

Instructor: Robb Trout, Master Firefighter/Training Officer, Wilmington Fire Department, 34-year veteran with fire the service.

Section 34 – Tactical Stretching. This class is designed to provide students with the knowledge of mastering the art of effective hose stretches and getting water on the fire. This class will allow you to step outside of the box and use tactical innovation to achieve higher efficiency and become more effective on the fire ground for all occupancy types.


Instructor: Derek Mickler, Captain Wilmington Fire Department. 23 years in the fire service from volunteer and career. He holds an Associates Degree in Fire Technology from Coastal Carolina CC and Bachelors in Fire & Emergency Services from Fayetteville State University. He is also a Hazmat Specialist with the NC Regional Response Team and is the President of the NC Association of HazMat Responders.

Section 35 – Run & Gun Engine Company. This course will address the concepts of running long lines and operating the big guns of the Engine Company. We will introduce methods of running long lines, bundles, and extending pre-connects. Additionally, the use of the 2.5” hose line and larger master streams on the fire ground will be demonstrated and played out. The Student will leave with more confidence and understanding with the operation of large streams and non-conventional stretches. This class is a high repetition and intense Engine Company operations class. Full Turnout Gear Required.

8 hours (Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm)

Instructor: Jonah Smith, Hornet Fire Training

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Section 36 – Dynamic Fire Behavior/Flashover. Simulator You will spend time in the classroom discussing modern fire dynamics from the latest studies. Instructors will utilize the most current research to assist in developing basic fire attack skills. Participants will then experience this training in action by entering the flashover simulator. The simulator allows the firefighter to witness the awesome life cycle of an unfriendly fire from ignition to flashover. Learn to recognize the conditions leading to Flashover—how it happens, how to recognize the rapidly developing fire, dense smoke, high heat, and rollover, which are all present in the simulator. Learning to use defensive techniques. Full turn-out gear with SCBA and one spare cylinder. SCBA bottles must have current hydro-test date. Participants must have completed all classes as listed in NFPA 1403. Requires Chief’s signature on registration. *


Instructors: Chris Stenerson, Captain/Safety Division Wilmington Fire Department, Shift Safety Officer, 20 years fire service experience, NC Fire/Rescue Instructor II; Donald Burns, Captain, Wilmington Fire Department, 13 years fire service experience, NC Fire/Rescue Instructor II.

Section 37 – Dynamic Fire Behavior/Flashover Simulator. You will spend time in the classroom discussing modern fire dynamics from the latest studies. Instructors will utilize the most current research to assist in developing basic fire attack skills. Participants will then experience this training in action by entering the flashover simulator. The simulator allows the firefighter to witness the awesome life cycle of an unfriendly fire from ignition to flashover. Learn to recognize the conditions leading to Flashover—how it happens, how to recognize the rapidly developing fire, dense smoke,

high heat, and rollover, which are all present in the simulator. Learning to use defensive techniques. Full turn-out gear with SCBA and one spare cylinder. SCBA bottles must have current hydro-test date. Participants must have completed all classes as listed in NFPA 1403. Requires Chief’s signature on registration. *


Instructors: Chris Stenerson, Captain/Safety Division Wilmington Fire Department, Shift Safety Officer, 20 years fire service experience, NC Fire/Rescue Instructor II; Donald Burns, Captain, Wilmington Fire Department, 13 years fire service experience, NC Fire/Rescue Instructor II.

Section 38 – Responding to Elevator Emergencies. This course is designed for the trained professionals that respond to emergencies involving stalled elevators. Emergency personnel with inadequate training in “Handling Elevator Emergencies” are exposed to an increased risk of injury or death to both the victim and themselves. This comprehensive course will provide the emergency responder with intensive classroom and hands-on training on how to safely and effectively remove passengers from stalled elevators. Basic procedures will be covered in this program. Topics include: nomenclature, safety, how an elevator functions, construction, elevator safety devices, possible equipment needed, initial response steps, restarting a stalled elevator, lock/out – tag/out procedures, elevator doors, use of hoist-way door keys/pick tools, poling, removal of passengers from stalled elevators, manually lowering a hydraulic elevator.


Instructor: TBA

* By signing the registration form for Sections 36 & 37, the fire chief certifies the following:National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1403 - Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions4.3.1* Prior to being permitted to participate in live fire training evolutions, the student shall have received training to meet the minimum job performance requirements for Fire Fighter I in NFPA 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, related to the following subjects: (1) Safety (2) Fire behavior (3) Portable extinguishers (4) Personal protective equipment (5) Ladders (6) Fire hose, appliances, and streams (7) Over-haul (8) Water supply (9) Ventilation (10) Forcible entry and (11) Building construction.

In accordance to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 & NFPA 1500, it is the policy of Cape Fear Community College that Students participating in live fire training may not have any facial hair, jewelry, or other impediment that will impede the seal area of an SCBA mask. Any student violating this policy will not be allowed to participate.

All turnout gear must be compliant with NFPA 1971; students will not be allowed to participate if the instruc-tor(s) find that the gear is not NFPA compliant or otherwise poses a hazard.

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CODE ENFORCEMENT

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LAW ENFORCEMENT

Section 39 – Fire Prevention Inspection Level I. This class is designed for the education and training of code enforcement officials who have the responsibility of inspecting existing buildings. Participants will gain understanding of the NC Fire Prevention Code and will be able to apply the Code in the inspection field. Book Required – 2018 NC Fire Code, Adopted from the 2015 International Fire Code.

36 hours (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sunday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm).

Instructor: Chris Elrod, Captain, Wilmington Fire Department Fire and Life Safety Division.

Section 41 – EMT Continuing Education. Operations (Purple) This class will cover the continuing education requirements for the Operations section of the current recertification guidelines (8 hours). The topics discussed will include At-Risk populations, Field Triage, Culture of Safety, and Crew Resource Management.

8 hours (Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm).

Instructor: TBA

Section 42 – EMT Continuing Education – Medical (Blue). This class will cover the continuing education

Section 43 – LEO Mental Health. The job of Law Enforcement is continually stressful, and exposure to trauma can happen any day at any time. This class is designed to help the first responder recognize the symptoms of stress and how it affects their mental health.


Instructor: TBA

Section 44 – LEO Leadership and Professional Development. This class is designed to familiarize the student with their role in law enforcement leadership, and the implications of professional development. Training Objectives: At the end of this block of instruction, the student will be able to achieve the following objectives: List at least three characteristics of an effective leader. List and describe at least three styles of leadership.

Section 40 − Law & Administration. Any person who desires to take any of the North Carolina Standard Inspection courses must first complete the Law and Administration course. This course meets the standards of the North Carolina Code Officials Qualification Board. Book Required – Administration Code & Policy 2018 (https://shop.iccsafe.org/north-carolina-state-building-code-administrative-code-and-policies-2018-1.html).


Instructor: Barrett Graham, Attorney in practice in Morehead City, North Carolina. A former Assistant Fire Chief in the Newport Fire Department, he is a state-certified Firefighter, Fire Service Instructor, and Fire/Arson Investigator.

requirements for the Medical (blue) section of the current recertification guidelines (12 hours). The topics discussed will include Special Health Care Needs, OB Emergencies, Infectious Disease, Psychiatric, Immunological, Toxicological, Opioids, Neurological, Seizures, & Endocrine/Diabetes.


Instructor: Chris Cox, Paramedic with Pender EMS & Fire Inc. 10 years in Emergency Medical Services and 5 years as an Instructor.

Define and describe three purposes of agency vision and mission statements. List three key principles for leading and following organizational change. Describe your role in customer service with regard to your coworkers in your organization. Complete a personality leadership self-assessment to determine your leadership style.

4 hours (Saturday 8:00 am – 12:00 pm)

Instructor: Tim Fuss, 21 year veteran of law enforcement, previously serving as a lieutenant with the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office. He is currently the Director of Continuing Education Law Enforcement Programs for Cape Fear Community College and serves as School Director for the Detention Officer Certification Course and General Instructor. Tim is a graduate of the University of North Carolina Wilmington with a BA in Criminal Justice and a MPA in Public Administration.

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SPECIALTY CLASSESSection 45 - NIMS 300. This class provides greater description and details of the Incident Command System (ICS) organization and operations, including application of essential principles and description of air operations. There are five modules: Organizations and Staffing, Organizing for Incidents and Events, Resources Management, Air Operations and Incident and Event planning. This class includes a final exam. Prerequisites: ICS-100, ICS-200, and ICS-700.

PLEASE NOTE: IN ADDITION TO returning the CFCC registration form and your registration fee, you must register with NCEM TERMS http://terms.ncem.org/TRS/ to receive your NCEM Certificate from NC Emergency Management. Please note the $35.00 REGISTRATION FEE IS NOT WAIVED OR REIMBURSED for this class.

18 hours (Thursday 8:00 am - 7:00 pm, Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm).

Section 46 – NIMS 400. This class emphasizes large-scale organization development, roles and relationships of the primary staff, the planning, operational, logistical and fiscal consideration related to a large and complex, incident and event management. It describes the application of Area Command and the importance of interagency coordination during complex incidents and events. This class includes a final exam. Prerequisites: ICS-100, ICS-200, and ICS-300.

PLEASE NOTE: IN ADDITION TO returning the CFCC registration form and your registration fee, you must register with NCEM TERMS http://terms.ncem.org/TRS/ to receive your NCEM Certificate from NC Emergency Management. Please note the $35.00 REGISTRATION FEE IS NOT WAIVED OR REIMBURSED for this class.

14 hours (Friday 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Saturday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, and Sunday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm).

Instructor: Mike Stophel, Operations Battalion Chief New Hanover County Fire/Rescue Service, 20 years’ experience in the fire service.

Section 47 – Introduction to Incident Management Team Concept. This class serves as a basic introduction, taught at the basic level to emergency responders on the activities and processes of an Incident Management Team. Topics included will be IMT Positions, Local Utilization, Regional/State utilization and the Concept of IMT work. This course will focus heavily on the importance of developing and operating an IMT, preparation for further training in the IMT curriculum, and principles of the National Incident Management System and National Response Framework.

16 hours (Friday 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Saturday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sunday 8:00 am - 1:00 pm)

Instructor: Chris Murray

Section 48 – Fire & Life Safety Educator (FLSE) Educator Level I. This certification-related Fire and Life Safety Education (FLSE) course covers the basics of fire and life

safety and is the first of three FLSE levels. Students will be introduced to injuries that occur in North Carolina and programs that are designed to prevent these injuries. Students will also discuss the mission of their organizations and the responsibility of prevention education, to include using correct/current fire & life safety educational messages and the role of the Fire & Life Safety Educator. Students will participate in fire safety lessons and teach a safety lesson plans that they can use at their own fire department. Students will also be introduced to new Community Risk Reduction resources they can obtain at no cost.

36 hours (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sunday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm).

Instructor: Wendy Giannini-King, Community Risk Reduction Coordinator for the Wilmington Fire Department. Wendy holds a B.A. in Elementary Education from West Virginia Wesleyan College, with a special endorsement in Curriculum Differentiation from NC Central University. She is a certified Youth Fire Setter Intervention Specialist and a Level III FLSE.

Section 49 – Surf Rescue Awareness. This class is geared toward responders that are members of department that operates on one of our many coastal beaches that have a responsibility for Surf Rescue but do not have resources to provide a dedicated lifeguard service or that work alongside lifeguards. The course will include topics such as dealing with rip currents, hazards in the nearshore environment, making rescues through the surf, and introduction of various water rescue tools employed at beaches with similar response protocols. In addition, it will cover drowning resuscitation and other beach strand emergencies. Participants will be in and out of the water all day and is recommended that they bring a wetsuit for warmth. Participant must be able to swim and be fit for duty according to their department standards. Class held at WBFD.


Instructor: John Scull, Wrightsville Beach Fire Department

Section 50 – High Voltage Safety for the First Responder. This class will concentrate on safety and awareness of the first responders at emergencies involving electricity. It will cover power generating plants, transmission lines, distribution lines, substations, transformers and other parts of the system. The student will learn things to look for when responding to electrical emergencies. The student will practice what they learn in tabletop simulations (responding to down power lines, transformer and substation fires, energized equipment like aerial apparatus and construction cranes, etc.) The student will also learn one method of escaping electrically energized apparatus. The class will also cover lockout/tag-out procedures and when lockout/tag-out should be used.


Instructor: Ronald Lytle

New Hanover County Firefighters Association Public Safety College Registration Form

Make checks payable to: Cape Fear Community College. Payment MUST accompany this form to reserve spot in class.

Return completed form along with payment to : Ted BrownCape Fear Community College/STC 4500 Blue Clay Road Castle Hayne, NC 28429

CHECK NUMBER

CFCC SECTION DATE ENTERED

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HIGHEST EDUCATION LEVEL (CHECK ONE)

NON-GRADUATE – ENTER HIGHEST GRADE COMPLETED 0-11 __________

12 HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE

15 ASSOCIATES DEGREE GED

16 BACHLEORS DEGREE 13 ADULT HIGH SCHOOL DIPOLMA

17 MASTERS DEGREE OR HIGHER 14 ONE YEAR VOCATIONAL DIPLOMA

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: (CHECK ONE)

RETIRED (R) EMPLOYED 11-20 Hours per week (E2)

UNEMPLOYED-Not Seeking Employment (UN) EMPLOYED 21-39 Hours per week (E3)

UNEMPLOYED-Seeking Employment (US) EMPLOYED 40 or more Hours per week (E4)

EMPLOYED 1-10 Hours per week (E1)

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FIREFIGHTER (COUNTY/STATE/MUNICIPAL AGENCY) NAMED IN EOP SPONSORED BLET

EMS RESPONDER (VOL AGENCY) TELECOMMUNICATOR/DISPATCH DACJJ CERTIFIED (LIST TITLE) __________________

EMS RESPONDER (COUNTY/STATE/MUNICIPAL AGENCY) LE OFFICER OTHER ____________________________________

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