NWT Fire TrainingSchool of Community Government

SCG works as a partner with the OFM, Community Governments and College of the Rockies to deliver training

New training agreement with College of the Rockies through March 31, 2018

School of Community Government

Break courses down into smaller chunks, i.e., modular delivery and modular testingLess theory/more practicalLess focus and emphasis on certificationAbility to cover theory onlineProvide timely feedbackProvide better exams Create varied delivery styles Ensure consistent delivery

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Non-Certified Stream

• Skills based training• Chosen by community• Tested with textbook exams

Customized Stream

(Select 1001 skills)

• College Certificate available option• Select 1001 skills to be determined • Tested to NFPA standard

1001 Certification Stream

• NFPA 1001 Certificate• All required skills for 1001 Level I or II

College of the Rockies Evaluation Methods

Chapter

Required (e.g. - TBD) Title Equivalency *

Recommended Course Hours

1 X Orientation and History Offensive I 22 X Firefighter Safety Offensive I 63 X PPE/SCBA Offensive I 8-164 X Fire Service Communication Offensive I 86 X Fire Behavior Offensive II 167 E Building Construction 88 E Portable Fire Extinguishers 89 X Fire Fighter Tools and Equipment 8

10 E Ropes and Knots 1611 E Response and Size-Up 412 E Forcible Entry Offensive III 813 X Ladders Offensive I 814 E Search and Rescue Offensive II 815 X Ventilation Offensive I 816 X Water Supply Offensive II 817 X Fire Attack and Foam Offensive III 418 E Fire Fighter Survival Offensive II 419 E Salvage and Overhaul Offensive III 421 Wildland and Ground Fires 822 Fire Supression 1625 X Emergency Medical Care (First Aid) 826 Vehicle Rescue and Extrication 1638 Fire Cause Determination 4

Hazmat Awareness 8Hazmat Operations 32

1001 Level 1FireFighter

Course Deliveries

Courses duration (3 hours in an evening to 5 days)

local trainer available:Weekly training nightsWeekend sessionsOnline group delivery

No local trainer available:Scheduled coursesIndividual theory study online

Training Methods

Online Course Delivery Online access code with each textbook

Review theoryAudio BooksPractice exams

All exams proctored

Training Methods

Moving from Lakeland 1001 Level 1 – Certified Training

◦ Equivalencies reviewed ◦ Progress credited◦ Custom courses to move individuals forward

Instructor Training – 1041 Level 1◦ Level 1 Course June 7 – 9 (Yellowknife)◦ Level 1 Courses planned:

South Slave/Deh Cho (2013/2014) Beaufort Delta/Sahtu (2014/2015)

Instructor Workshops◦ Fort Smith & Yellowknife (July/August 2013)

Next Steps

Contact Regional Assistant Fire Marshall or SCG to request training in your community

◦ Identify Training Officer for your Community/Department

◦ Ensure volunteers are available and committed

◦ Determine length of time they are available

◦ Build courses based on available time and resources

How to get started?

Questions?