SARATOGA COUNTY FIRE TRAINING

Tactical Fireground Simulations course provides students the ability to practice initial command functions on a fire emergency scene utilizing real time computer-based scenarios. It is not intended to teach command functions, but rather reinforce previously learned theories while giving students the opportunity to practice in the command role. Through a series of computer simulations, students will serve as both company officer and initial incident commander.

Course Length: 12 hours

Designed for: Students with experience in initial command functions as this course reinforces theories associated with those functions.

Prerequisite is any of the following: Fire Officer 1 or Intro to Fire Officer or Fireground Strategies and Tactics for First Arriving Companies or Strategy and Tactics for Initial Company Operations (NFA) or other strategies and tactics course.

Location:    Jonesville Fire Station #1

SFI:            SFI Meltzer

Dates:         January 20, 22×2, 2022

Time: 1/20/2022- 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm

                   1/22/2022- 8:00 am – 3:00 pm (+/-)

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

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OR CALL/EMAIL ED TREMBLAY @ 518-884-4702 etremblay@saratogacountyny.gov

LEAVE NAME, PHONE NUMBER, AND AGENCY AFFILIATION

Combined Basic Exterior Firefighting Operations & SCBA/ Interior Firefighting Operations-Firefighter I – Blended Learning (Internet based) course

This course is designed for the highly motivated, self-directed student with access to high-speed internet who can commit to a very aggressive training schedule in a compressed time format. Students will be expected to read three chapters, complete the respective on-line interactive slide shows and score 70% on three on-line chapter tests each week. Students will be monitored and assisted by an instructor through email and on-line course contact. Corresponding skills instruction and evaluation will occur at a training facility during weeks three, eight and nine. Students must be available to attend a four-hour orientation session. Final written and skills evaluation will be performed during the last two classes.

As the initial entry program for firefighting personnel, this combined course introduces firefighting concepts, practices and techniques necessary for the new member to become an interior structural firefighter who can perform under the direct supervision of a company officer.

Completion of this course achieves the 21 objectives of function 4.2 Interior Firefighters of the OFPC Recommended Best Practices for FD Training Programs (01/15) document.

Designed for: Entry-level FD members seeking to become interior structural firefighters

Course Length: 26 units of on-site skills training & 22 units of independent on-line learning

Prerequisites: Completion of an approved CPR by course completion.

Students must be physically capable of wearing SCBA and possess current medical clearance for SCBA use. Students not possessing this prerequisite will not be allowed to participate for their own safety. A completed “Training Authorization Letter” mailed with your registration will meet this requirement.

NOTE: There is a $40.00 fee for this class for IFSTA on- line curriculum access.

Location: Saratoga County Fire Training Center

Dates: Orientation will be held Thursday October 7, 2021, 6:30 PM

October 19, 21, 23, 26, 28 November 2, 4, 6×2, 9, 11, 13×3, 16, 18, 23, 30

December 2, 4×2, 7, 9, plus 22 Units of independent on-line learning

Survival Skills- December 14, 16, 18×2, 2021

Time:

All weekday’s start @ 6:30 pm

All Saturday’s start @ 8:00 am

RE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

BY CALLING ED TREMBLAY @ 518-884-4702

LEAVE NAME, PHONE NUMBER, AND AGENCY AFFILIATION Or e- mail to: etremblay@saratogacountyny.gov

Truck Company Operations provides instruction for using ladder company equipment including operating ground ladders. Course includes instruction on duties and responsibilities of the ladder company, operating and maintaining specialized tools, ventilation, forcible entry, search, and building construction.

Prerequisites: Firefighter I or equivalent, and students must have a “Training Authorization Form” signed by the Chief indicating medical clearance for SCBA use and student is physically capable to wear SCBA and participate in the physical activities required in the class.

Location:         Maple Avenue Fire Station

Instructor:       Patrick Champagne

Time:               Week nights 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

                        Saturday’s: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (October 2, 9, & 23)

Dates:              September 30, October 2, 5, 9, 14, 19, 23, 26, 2021

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

BY CALLING ED TREMBLAY @ 518-884-4702

LEAVE NAME, PHONE NUMBER, AND AGENCY AFFILIATION

Or e- mail to: etremblay@saratogacountyny.gov

Fire Police course is based on the general Municipal Law 209-c and the rules and regulations of the Officer of Fire Prevention and Control and the Department of Criminal Justices. This course outlines how the Fire Police in New York State have powers and duties, while on duty with their fire departments, to protect the fire service from hazards on the scene of emergencies they may be operating. The Office of Fire Prevention and Control recognizes this vital part of any emergency scene that is performed on our streets every day.

The student attending this course will obtain the following knowledge and skill sets when attending this course:

– Laws, rules, and regulations on Fire Police as Peace Officers

– History of the fire service and fire police

– Personal Protective equipment

– Traffic Management situations as outlined under the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

– Flagger training as outlined by the National Safety Council and New York State

– Incident management system under today’s guidelines of New York State and Federal Guidelines

– Crowd control and crime scene management practices

– Skills, exercises and written testing to obtain New York State certification as a Fire Police officer.

NOTE: PRIORITY WILL BE GIVEN TO THOSE ASSIGNED FIRE POLICE MEMBERS WHO HAVE NOT YET RECEIVED THIS REQUIRED TRAINING.

Location:        Public Safety Building

Instructors:    DeLong/ Yetto

Dates/ Times: September 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, October 2×2, 2021

7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Saturday October 2 is 9:00 am – 3:00 pm +/-

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

BY CALLING ED TREMBLAY @ 884-4702

LEAVE NAME, PHONE NUMBER, AND AGENCY AFFILIATION

Or e- mail to: etremblay@saratogacountyny.gov

Vehicle Rescue: Operations Level (VROL) Provides hands-on training in motor vehicle rescue and extrication techniques while stressing the need for scene safety and vehicle stabilization. It includes rescue theory, rescue life cycle, new technology in automotive design and rescue tools and their uses.

Course Length: 20 hours

Prerequisites: Firefighter I; Basic Firefighter; or Firefighting Essentials, or BEFO (formerly known as Scene Support Operations), or basic level EMS training.

TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS COURSE, PERSONNEL ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A “TRAINING AUTHORIZATION LETTER” FROM YOUR CHIEF.

Classroom Portion: All attendees

Location:         Clifton Park Fire Station

Instructor:       Yetto/ Barss/ Purcell

Time:               6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Dates:             October 25, 27, 2021

To receive credit for the course, students MUST attend the October 25^th and 27^th classes and ONE (1) of the following three (3) Skills Sessions:

	Day/ Date	Time	Location
Session #1	Fri 10/29/2021 Sat 10/30/2021	6:30 pm – 10:30 pm 8:00 am – 4:00 pm	Porter Corners Fire
Session #2	Fri 11/05/2021 Sat 11/06/2021	6:30 pm – 10:30 pm 8:00 am – 4:00 pm	Halfmoon Fire Station #2
Session #3	Fri 11/12/2021 Sat 11/13/2021	6:30 pm – 10:30 pm 8:00 am – 4:00 pm	Ballston Spa Fire

Pre-register by e-mailing registration information to etremblay@saratogacountyny.gov  Or call @ (518) 884-4702 and leave name, phone number and agency affiliation.

Firefighter II isdesigned as the last step in initial level training for interior structural firefighters and/or who will serve as team or group leaders under the general supervision of an officer. It introduces new more advanced areas that will be expanded in other training programs. This course will include Vehicle Extrication techniques giving a firefighter the training components equivalent to those found within NFPA Firefighter II Standard.

Firefighter II is based on objectives from NFPA Standard 1001, Firefighter Level II, and consists of performance criteria in: incident command implementation, building materials and collapse, special rescue, hydrant flow and operability, hose tools, foam operations, flammable liquid/gases, detection, alarm systems, fire department communications, pre-fire planning, special situations, strategy and tactics.

Course Length: 42 hours

Prerequisites: Firefighter I or equivalent and students must also be physically capable of wearing SCBA and possess current medical clearance for SCBA use. Students not possessing this prerequisite will not be allowed to participate for their own safety. A completed “Training Authorization Letter” will meet this requirement.

Location:    Fire Training Center

Instructor:   Purcell

Dates:          August 31,

September 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 18×2, 21, 23, 28, 30, 2021

Times:         Start: 6:30 pm – 9:30 or 10:30 pm

Pre-register by calling Ed Tremblay @ 884-4702 and leave name, phone number and agency affiliation or e mail: etremblay@saratogacountyny.gov

Fireground Strategies and Tactics for First Arriving Companies Course is designed for the first arriving officer at any incident. The primary focus of this course is structural firefighting but the lessons learned are applicable for any emergency scene. Elements of this course include scene size-up, decision making, determining incident strategies, and making tactical assignments. Also included are lessons on building construction, fire behavior and growth as well lessons for operating at common non-fire incidents such as motor vehicle accidents, propane and natural gas emergencies, and other typical non-fire emergencies. In addition to lecture and classroom activities this course utilizes scenarios to allow participants to employ their newly learned skills in real time. Course length: 15 hours.

Prerequisite: Firefighter I, or Basic Firefighter, or Firefighting Essentials Required

Text: Fire and Emergency Services Company Officer 5th Edition (IFSTA)

TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS COURSE, PERSONNEL ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A “TRAINING AUTHORIZATION LETTER” FROM YOUR CHIEF.

Location:         County Fire Training Center

Instructor:       B. Myers

Time:               7:00 pm

Dates:              December 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 2021

Pre-register by e-mail registration information to: etremblay@saratogacountyny.gov

Provide name, agency affiliation, and phone contact information.

You can also call: Ed Tremblay @ 884-4702 and leave the same information.

• The modular format and the current offering will contain the same content.  It will make no difference which version a student takes.  Both options will be available to counties
• Students will not be allowed to jump from one format to another.  However, we will develop a system for students to make up missed units across the two formats
• The modular format will consist of five (5) independent courses.  Each course will have a unique course number and will be indicated on a student’s training record
• The longest module is approximately 15 hours long and the shortest will be 9
• Upon completion of the five modules, students will receive credit for completion of Fire Officer 1.  We are working on the administrative system for keeping track of completed modules. 
• This WILL NOT give them national certification.  That will still be offered as a stand-alone exam
• The five modules may be scheduled in any order by the county
• The modules may be taken in any order by the student
• To gain credit for Fire Officer 1 through the modular delivery, all five modules must be completed within a two (2) year period.  This will start when the student takes their first course of the series
• Students that have previously taken Fireground Strategy & Tactics for First Arriving Companies will receive credit for that module and will not have to retake it.  If taken previously, the two-year completion time frame will not include the FSTFAC completion.  The time frame will begin with completion of another of the modules
• The testing component will be based on smaller unit exams rather than a large end of course test
• The five modules are currently entitled: Preliminary Schedule
  • Leadership and Supervision- 15 hours- Sept. 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 2021
  • Firefighter Health and Safety- 12 hours Sept. 29, Oct. 4, 6, 13, 2021
  • Company Training and Community Risk Reduction- 12 hours- October 25, 27, Nov 1, 3, 2021
  • Emergency Response and Planning- Nov 8, 10, 15, 2021
  • Fireground Strategies and Tactics for First Arriving Companies December 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 2021

The Officer Development – Planning and Emergency Response course provides current and potential fire officers with a basic knowledge of building construction, commonly found fire protection features, conducting a pre-incident plan survey, determining what elements to include in a pre-incident survey, and developing and managing pre-incident plans. Additionally, this course covers the company officer’s responsibilities as they relate to the post-incident analysis process. This course is based upon the requirements found in Chapter 4 of NFPA 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications. Course length: 9 hours

Prerequisite: Firefighter I, or Basic Firefighter, or Firefighting Essentials Required

Text: Fire and Emergency Services Company Officer 5th Edition (IFSTA)

TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS COURSE, PERSONNEL ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A “TRAINING AUTHORIZATION LETTER” FROM YOUR CHIEF.

Location:         Saratoga County Public Safety Building

                          6020 County Farm Road Ballston Spa, NY 12020

Instructor:       B. Myers

Time:               7:00 pm

Dates:              November 8, 10, 15, 2021

Pre-register by e-mail registration information to: etremblay@saratogacountyny.gov

Provide name, agency affiliation, and phone contact information.

You can also call: Ed Tremblay @ 884-4702 and leave the same information.

• The modular format and the current offering will contain the same content.  It will make no difference which version a student takes.  Both options will be available to counties
• Students will not be allowed to jump from one format to another.  However, we will develop a system for students to make up missed units across the two formats
• The modular format will consist of five (5) independent courses.  Each course will have a unique course number and will be indicated on a student’s training record
• The longest module is approximately 15 hours long and the shortest will be 9
• Upon completion of the five modules, students will receive credit for completion of Fire Officer 1.  We are working on the administrative system for keeping track of completed modules. 
• This WILL NOT give them national certification.  That will still be offered as a stand-alone exam
• The five modules may be scheduled in any order by the county
• The modules may be taken in any order by the student
• To gain credit for Fire Officer 1 through the modular delivery, all five modules must be completed within a two (2) year period.  This will start when the student takes their first course of the series
• Students that have previously taken Fireground Strategy & Tactics for First Arriving Companies will receive credit for that module and will not have to retake it.  If taken previously, the two-year completion time frame will not include the FSTFAC completion.  The time frame will begin with completion of another of the modules
• The testing component will be based on smaller unit exams rather than a large end of course test
• The five modules are currently entitled: Preliminary Schedule
  • Leadership and Supervision- 15 hours- Sept. 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 2021
  • Firefighter Health and Safety- 12 hours Sept. 29, Oct. 4, 6, 13, 2021
  • Company Training and Community Risk Reduction- 12 hours- October 25, 27, Nov 1, 3, 2021
  • Emergency Response and Planning- Nov 8, 10, 15, 2021
  • Fireground Strategies and Tactics for First Arriving Companies December 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 2021

The Officer Development – Company Training & Community Risk Reduction course provides current and potential fire officers with a basic knowledge of how to determine company-level training needs, teaching from a lesson plan, documentation of training activities, and different methods to conduct company-level training. Additionally, this course covers the basic responsibilities of the fire officer as they relate to community relations, company-level building inspections, and community risk reduction. This course is based upon the requirements found in Chapter 4 of NFPA 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications. Course length: 12 hours.

Prerequisite: Firefighter I, or Basic Firefighter, or Firefighting Essentials Required

Text: Fire and Emergency Services Company Officer 5th Edition (IFSTA)

TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS COURSE, PERSONNEL ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A “TRAINING AUTHORIZATION LETTER” FROM YOUR CHIEF.

Location:         Saratoga County Public Safety Building

                          6012 County Farm Road Ballston Spa, NY 12020

Instructor:       B. Myers

Time:               7:00 pm

Dates:              October 25, 27, November 1, 3, 2021

Pre-register by e-mail registration information to: etremblay@saratogacountyny.gov

Provide name, agency affiliation, and phone contact information.

You can also call: Ed Tremblay @ 884-4702 and leave the same information.

• The modular format and the current offering will contain the same content.  It will make no difference which version a student takes.  Both options will be available to counties
• Students will not be allowed to jump from one format to another.  However, we will develop a system for students to make up missed units across the two formats
• The modular format will consist of five (5) independent courses.  Each course will have a unique course number and will be indicated on a student’s training record
• The longest module is approximately 15 hours long and the shortest will be 9
• Upon completion of the five modules, students will receive credit for completion of Fire Officer 1.  We are working on the administrative system for keeping track of completed modules. 
• This WILL NOT give them national certification.  That will still be offered as a stand-alone exam
• The five modules may be scheduled in any order by the county
• The modules may be taken in any order by the student
• To gain credit for Fire Officer 1 through the modular delivery, all five modules must be completed within a two (2) year period.  This will start when the student takes their first course of the series
• Students that have previously taken Fireground Strategy & Tactics for First Arriving Companies will receive credit for that module and will not have to retake it.  If taken previously, the two-year completion time frame will not include the FSTFAC completion.  The time frame will begin with completion of another of the modules
• The testing component will be based on smaller unit exams rather than a large end of course test
• The five modules are currently entitled: Preliminary Schedule
  • Leadership and Supervision- 15 hours- Sept. 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 2021
  • Firefighter Health and Safety- 12 hours Sept. 29, Oct. 4, 6, 13, 2021
  • Company Training and Community Risk Reduction- 12 hours- October 25, 27, Nov 1, 3, 2021
  • Emergency Response and Planning- Nov 8, 10, 15, 2021
  • Fireground Strategies and Tactics for First Arriving Companies December 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 2021