Class Descriptions

This page was updated on: 10/13/2008

Click on the name of the class to see the date and time of the class.
Classes with less then 10 attendees are subject to cancelation.
For a printable copy of these classes click here.

Anhydrous Ammonia Emergencies – (Sat, 11/08 – 0800-1700) – Classroom / Field – PPE & SCBA required.

Taught by Safety Systems International, this is combination classroom and field program. Technical standards, procedures, and “street smart” techniques reinforced by practical training scenarios and demonstrations will enhance emergency response readiness to this type of emergency. (CEUS requested).

Course #: FFZ0981

Cribbing and Shoring – (Fri, 11/07 – 0800-1200) – Field – PPE required

This course will provide the student the hands on training to prepare for creating a safe working environment when conducting operations around unstable vehicles and other objects.

Course #:  FFZ0982

Courage to be Safe – (Fri, 11/07 – 1300-1700) – Classroom

Recognizing the need to do more to prevent firefighter line-of-duty deaths and injuries, this national initiative brings prevention to the forefront by producing 16 major Life Safety Initiatives that provide the fire service a blueprint for making changes. The implementation of these initiatives can play a major role in helping the United States Fire Administration meet its goal of reducing firefighter fatalities by 25 percent within five years and 50 percent within 10 years.

Course #:  FFZ0980

Critical Incident Stress – (Sat, 11/07 – 0800-1200) – Classroom – Open to emergency responders and their families / friends

Taking care of our own starts at home! This family oriented program provides insight for emergency responders and their spouses, parents and or significant others regarding the indications of stress brought about by what we do or are exposed to. Many times, those indicators go unnoticed or even worse, mis-interpreted by those that know us the best, our loved ones.

Course #:  FFZ0983

Ethical and Legal Issues for the Fire Service – FFP 2770   (Wed 11/5 – Sun 11/9 – 0800 – 1700) – Classroom

This 40 hr course deals with the entire spectrum of issues facing today's fire service leaders. Topics include; labor relations, human rights and diversity, conflicts of interest and frameworks for ethical decision-making are used. The book "FIRE SERVICE LAW  by Lawerence Bennett, is used for this class, it can be purchased from Amazon.com.

Course #: FFZ0984

Farm Medic - PD2803 (Sat 11/07 & Sun 11/08 – 0800–1700) 

This classroom and hands on course prepares the emergency responders to appropriately respond to chemical, mechanical and structural accidents that can occur in agribusiness and related environments. 

Course #: FFZ0944

FF Water Survival – PD 4941 (Wed 11/6 or Thu 11/7 1800 – 2230) – Pool - Clean PPE & SCBA required.

This introduction to the various water rescue disciplines takes the students through the basics of self preservation in the water and fire service application of the reach, throw, row, or go concepts.  Full change of clothes, towels, etc required unless you like being soggy. 

Course #:  FFZ0979

Firesafety Inspector Renewal – (Fri 11/7 0800 – 1700) – Classroom

This 8 hour course is designed to update the firesafety inspector with regard to impending changes to Florida’s Fire Prevention Code and assorted other topics of professional interest. (8 CEUs applied for).

Course #: FFZ0985

Firefighter I Train the Trainer - (Sat 0800 - 1700)

This course is to orient the instructor to the new curriculum, hours, requirements, procedures for the Firefighter I (Part I) certification. This revision is based upon NFPA 1001, 2008 edition plus Florida and Federal specific requirements.

Pre-requisites – Firefighter I certification and instructor I, II or III current certification. 8 CEUs applied for.

Course #: FFZ0986

Firefighter Safety & Survival PD 3518 – (Wed 11/5 – Sun 11/9 – 0800 – 1700) - Field - Full PPE & SCBA required

This course provides instruction in firefighter survival, self-rescue, and rapid intervention.

Course #: FFZ0988

Foam and R-85 – (Thu 11/6 1800-2230) – Classroom

As fuels continue to be modified, their properties and the methods / tools of controlling them on fire must be reviewed and adjusted. This course provides insight for the understanding of today’s blended fuels, their reaction to fire and how to control them.

Course #: FFZ0987

Hands-on Training – (Sat 11/8 – Sun 11/9 – 0800 – 1700) – Field - Full PPE & SCBA required

Four ½ day sessions over 2 days will provide intense live fire, flashover, confined space and forcible entry / exit training.    

Course #:  FFZ0978

Introduction to Pump Operations – (Wed 11/6 and Thu 11/7 1800 – 2230) – Classroom and Field – PPE required

This course is designed to take the mystery out of engine operations and hydraulics for the student. It will provide clear guidelines and directions for getting water from tank or hydrant to the hose(s) and allow adequate time to practice same. Fast field friction loss will be covered as well as how to make a pump chart. Full bunker will be needed (no scba) for the second night of class which is hands-on.

Course #:  FFZ0941

Meth Labs – RN3111 (Wed 11/5 1800–2230 or Fri 11/7 0800-1200) - Classroom

Upon completion, the learner will understand the basic difference between amphetamine and methamphetamine, the methods of preparing methamphetamine and the basic principals and difficulties in structuring and investigation.

Course #: FFZ0923

New Car Technology – RN2696 – (Thu 11/6 1800-2230 or Fri 11/7 0800-1200) - Classroom

This course is presented to increase awareness of the dangers of new model automobiles and the dangers that responses to highway incidents pose to responders.  Includes, but not limited to, restraints, air bags, and hybrid vehicles.

Course #: FFZ0959

 I-300, G300, H465, Intermediate ICS: for Supervisors and Expanding Incidents – (Wed 11/5 – Fri 11/7 0800 - 1700)

This course provides description and detail of the Incident Command System (ICS) organization and operation in supervisory roles on expanding or Type 3 incidents. Topics include: ICS fundamentals review, incident/event assessment and agency guidance in establishing incident objectives, Unified Command, incident resource management, planning process, demobilization, transfer of command, and close out. NOTE; Friday class finishes at 1200.

Course Prerequisites: I-200, Basic: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents.

Course #:  FFZ0994

I-400, G400, H467, ADVANCED ICS: ICS for Command and General Staff and Complex Incidents – (Fri 11/7 – Sun 11/9 0800-1700(

This course directs the student towards an operational understanding of large single-agency and complex multi-agency/multi-jurisdictional incident responses. Topics include: Fundamentals review for command and general staff, major and/or complex incident/event management, area command, and multi-agency coordination. NOTE; Friday class starts at 1300.

Course Prerequisites: I-300, Intermediate ICS: ICS for Supervisors and Expanding Incidents

Course #: FFZ0995

ReHab – (Sat 11/8 0800 – 1700) Classroom and field

This course prepares the student to set up, operate and manage rehab at an emergency scene.

Course #: FFZ0989

S130 / S190 Fire in the Field Practical & Final Exam -   Distance Learning Practical evolution and test– (Wed 11/5 or Thu 11/6 0800-1700) - additional $70 for online service prior to class - Division of Forestry

Basic Wildland Firefighter “Fire in the Field” FIF100 DL

(Distance learning 24-30 hours) (Field practical & final exam at GFFS 6 hours)

The “Basic Wildland Firefighter” course (equivalent to NWCG I-100, L-180, S-190, & S-130) will be presented as a self-paced, distance learning course with the field practical and final exam to be given during the GFFS on either November 5^th or 6^th (your choice).  The distance learning / self paced portion of the course will take approximately 24-30 hours for the student to complete.  The field practical and final exam will be approximately 6 hours at GFFS.  Students who sign up for the class will be required to purchase the course CD-ROM ($75) from the course vendor (contact information below) by October 1^st to allow enough time to complete the training prior to arriving at GFFS.  The cost of the CD-ROM is not included in the sign-up fee for the GFFS. Successful completion of Units 1, 2, & 3 including the Unit Exams will be required to attend and pass the scheduled field practical and final exam.  For the field practical students should bring wildland PPE (Nomex pants/shirt, helmet, leather gloves, eye & ear protection, all-leather lace up boots, fire shelter) as the field practical may include live fire.  This course is required training for FD personnel in Florida who may be dispatched for mutual aid assistance in the state under the Florida Fire Chiefs Association.

Vendor information:

Interactive Training Media, INC.

2625 Mitcham Drive

Tallahassee, FL 32308

866-463-6486

www.fireinthefield.net

When ordering your CD-ROM state you will be in the “Great Florida Fire School”.

 

Course #: FFZ0990

S 130 /190 – Train the trainer – (Fri 11/7 0800 – 1700) - Classroom  (Division of Forestry)

This course is designed to discuss training techniques and procedures to current Fire Service Instructors that want to obtain endorsement by the Division of Forestry as lead instructor for NWCG S-130 and S-190 courses.

Pre-requisites – Certified Fire Service Instructor I, II or III.

Course #: FFZ0991

S 215 – Fire Operations in the Wildland / Urban Interface – 28 – 32 hrs (Division of Forestry)

This course is designed to assist structure and wildland firefighters who will be making tactical decisions when confronting wildland fire that threatens life, property, and improvements, in the wildland/urban interface. Instructional units include: interface awareness, size-up, initial strategy and incident action plan, structure triage, structure protection tactics, incident action plan assessment and update, follow up and public relations, and firefighter safety in the interface. The course requires a minimum of 28 hours for completion. If the optional exercises at the end of the tactics unit are used or a field exercise is included additional course time is needed. Instructors are encouraged to extend the course to 32 hours and add a field exercise covering size-up, structure triage, tactics, and any other local area training as appropriate.

Course Prerequisites:

Wildland Fire Agencies: Students must be Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1) qualified. Structural Fire Departments: Students should have completed Introduction to ICS (I-100), Human Factors on the Fireline (L-180), Firefighter Training (S-130), Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior (S-190), and Firefighter Type 1 (S-131); or equivalent training.

Course #: FFZ0975

S-330 - Task Force / Strike Team Leader – (0800-1700 Thur 11/6 – Sat 11/8) – (Division of Forestry)                                                                                                                                          

Task Force/Strike Team Leader, S-330 is a 24-hour course designed to meet the training requirements outlined in the Wildland Fire Qualification System Guide and the Position Task Books (PTB) developed for the positions of Task Force Leader and Strike Team Leader. Examples and exercises in this package are specific to wildland fire suppression. If students are expected to perform in some other risk area, exercises and examples appropriate to the expected risk areas should be added.

Course Prerequisites:

Individuals must be qualified as any single resource boss and successfully complete pre-course work.

Course #: FFZ0992

Thermal Imaging – (Wed 11/5 at 1800-2230 or Sat 11/8 at 1300-1700) – Classroom and field.

How does it work, when should it be used and how can I troubleshoot it. The Thermal imaging camera is a useful tool unless it is left in the engine, you do not know how to use / interpret it or the unit has a correctable problem.

Course #: FFZ0993