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ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT (ACLS): INSTRUCTOR - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS): Instructor (2024-Present)
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The course educates participants on how to adequately use instructor teaching materials, ensure that students meet learning objectives, offer student coaching skills, provide and objective skills performance evaluation and understand AHA instructor policies to effectively train others in ACLS.
Attendees will be required to purchase an ACLS instructor package. This package contains an ACLS instructor manual, ACLS provider manual, and ACLS instructional DVD set, ACLS poster set, and ACLS crash cart card set. This is available through AHA website upon course completion.
Successful Instructor candidates must pass a multiple-choice exam with a minimum score of 84% and demonstrate proficiency in all skills.
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ADVANCED EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
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The Field delivery EMT Advanced course is designed to allow fire departments to deliver the course in a format that can accommodate their department demanding schedules. This program consists of 20 weeks and will be conducted online through the MSFA Learning Management System (LMS) and 1 week of on-campus training, skills practice, and testing at the Mississippi Fire Academy. All testing and practical skills testing will be scheduled and conducted through the Mississippi State Fire Academy.
This program is designed for firefighter EMTs who wish to provide both basic and limited advanced emergency medical care and transportation for patients accessing the emergency medical system. Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians (AEMTs) play a crucial role in a comprehensive EMS response, equipped with the training and skills necessary for life-saving interventions. The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) program covers a range of skills that go beyond basic EMT training. Key specific skills taught in the program include Advanced Airway Management, Intravenous (IV) Therapy, Pharmacology, Patient Assessment Techniques, and Advanced Life Support (ACLS) Skills. These skills prepare AEMTs to handle more critical and emergent situations effectively.
Students must complete 48 clinical hours in a MSFA approved emergency department and 36 hours ride-along experience with an approved EMS transport provider, during which they are required to obtain at least 8 patient care reports and transports.
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE NREMT COGNITIVE EXAM: Students must meet the following requirements: Achieve a cumulative average of 75% or higher on all chapter quizzes to qualify to take the FISDAP final Exam. Earn a minimum score of 65% on the FISDAP exam (with 2 attempts allowed). Successfully complete all required Advanced psychomotor skill competencies. Document the required clinical hours.
Once a student has met all required criteria. All proper documentation will be reported to the Mississippi Department of Health and NREMT for National Registry exam Eligibility.
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ADVANCED ROPE RESCUE WORKSHOP: WILDERNESS
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This advanced rescue workshop will take students out of their customary urban /
industrial setting and to the pristine cliffs of northeast Mississippi. The course will build on skills acquired in NFPA Rope Rescue Technician and apply them to the wilderness environment. Topics include artificial anchors, artificial high directional (AHDs), litter tending, horizontal rope systems, and an emphasis on individual movement on rope.
NOTE: Students must pass entrance skills on the first day to continue in the course. Skills include ascending and descending rope, knots, anchors, & simple mechanical advantages.
ASCENDING: Ascend 30’ on a conventional sit-stand / rope access ascending system. Demonstrate the ability to down-climb 10’. Change over to descent on an approved auto-locking descender. Rappel to the ground. Complete in under 8 minutes. Two attempts allowed.
TIE: Figure Eight on a Bite, Double Loop Figure Eight, Clove Hitch, Bowline, Prusik Hitch, Munter Hitch w/Tie-Off, Square Knot, Double Fisherman’s Knot, Water Knot in webbing
TIE/ANCHOR: Tensionless Anchor, Wrap-3 Pull 2 Anchor
RIG/OPERATE: 3:1 Z-Rig Mechanical Advantage System
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AIRPORT FIREFIGHTER, NFPA 1003
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The Airport Firefighter Program meets the requirements of NFPA 1003. This course will focus on firefighting and rescue operations as they relate to aircraft and airports.
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APPARATUS PUMP OPERATOR FOR MOBILE WATER SUPPLY
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A course designed to cover water supply in rural areas where water shuttle is necessary. It covers many aspects of the use of a mobile water supply including tanker design, water sources, delivery rates, shuttle techniques and operations. A demonstration utilizing local
equipment provides a practical display of the concept.
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AUTOMOBILE EXTRICATION
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This course is an excellent guide to the basic methods of auto extrication, covering the subjects of scene safety and stabilization, patient care, and actual extrication techniques. The student is exposed to various methods and tools needed to perform an extrication. Handson practical demonstrations allow the students to utilize the local equipment in performing simulated rescues. A special thanks to the New Albany Fire Department for video demonstrations used in this course.
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BASIC APPARATUS PUMP OPERATOR
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Designed to present the fundamentals of pump operation, this course provides the student with the knowledge necessary to become an efficient pump operator. Covering such topics as Pump Design and Maintenance, Pump Types, Hydraulics, Fire Flow, and Pump Operation, this course prepares the student for the critical role of a pump operator on the fire ground
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BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS) FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS: INSTRUCTOR - Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers: Instructor (2024-Present)
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The course educates participants on how to adequately use instructor teaching materials, ensure that students meet learning objectives, offer student coaching skills, provide an objective skills performance evaluation and understand AHA instructor policies to effectively train others in BLS.
Successful Instructor candidates must pass a multiple-choice exam with a minimum score of 84% and demonstrate proficiency in all skills.
Attendees will be required to purchase an BLS instructor package. This package contains an ACLS instructor manual, BLS provider manual, and BLS instructional DVD set, BLS poster set, and BLS crash cart card set. This is available through AHA website upon course completion.
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CERTIFIED ADVANCED RESCUE SPECIALIST (CARS)
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This course is designed to bring together different types of rescue subject matter into one course. It develops through realistic, scenario-based training, team leader decision making necessary to accomplish rescue tactics in a safe manner. Course reinforces information found in earlier course prerequisites and seeks to demonstrate how the application of this information can be modified and applied to solve various rescue situations. The course includes GPS use, map reading, compasses and their use, and overland rescue techniques, to complement other subject matter from disciplines such as structural firefighting, hazardous materials, rope, confined space rescue, and other disciplines.
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CHEMISTRY OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: FIRE CHEM I
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Chemical Hazard Analysis for Risk-Based Response
This course is designed to prepare responders, planners and allied professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to analyze hazardous materials/weapons of mass destruction (WMD) incidents using the risk-based response (RBR) process that utilizes facts, science and circumstances. Primarily focused on the product involved, this analysis will also incorporate information concerning the container, environment and cause. This course supports response personnel and allied professionals seeking specialized training in advanced chemical risk assessment and analysis. The student will be able to effectively communicate the hazards and associated harm identified in a timely and concise manner to make recommendations concerning control zones, personal protective equipment (PPE) and decontamination methods to develop a safer RBR.
Through an interactive, student-centered approach, students will conduct a product hazard analysis and create communication strategies by:
Conducting an initial product hazard analysis for multiple products using limited information.
*Using the periodic table to identify the general hazards associated with a material for developing an initial product hazard analysis.
*Conducting briefings based on their hazard analysis for hazardous materials/WMD incidents.
*Analyzing the characteristics of molecular size, polarity and shape and how these affect the physical and chemical properties of a material.
*Conducting a product hazard analysis to support an RBR process in a hazard situation.
TO RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE: Students must achieve a 70% or higher on cognitive exam, as well as practical skills tests.
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CONFINED SPACE RESCUE TECHNICIAN, NFPA 1006
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This intermediate course is designed to address the knowledge and skills of Confined Space Rescue Technician of the NFPA 1006 Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications. This course addresses the OSHA requirement for entry and rescue in Permit Required Confined Spaces. The course is designed to equip rescue personnel with the skills needed to effectively respond to confined space emergencies. Participants will enhance their skills by building upon the foundational skills acquired in Rope Rescue and Hazardous Materials Technician training. The course covers topics such as incident management, hazard control, air monitoring, ventilation, and entry and rescues from confined spaces with simulated hazards.
NOTE:¿Students must pass entrance skills on the first day to continue in the course. Skills include knots, anchors, & simple mechanical advantages.
TO RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE: Students must achieve a 70% or higher on exams at Awareness, Operations, and Technician levels as well as practical skills tests.
This Course Is Accredited by IFSAC and PROBOARD
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DEVELOPING FIREFIGHTER PHYSICAL FITNESS PROGRAMS
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This program will offer a fire fighter, training officer or chief the opportunity to attend a 24 hour course that will
reference NFPA standards in regards to annual physicals and medical assessments. This program will also discuss
the nutritional intake for fire fighters, daily workout schedules, weight lifting techniques and stretches, and body fat
measurement. The program will be delivered by instructional staff members who are fitness trainers
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DRIVER OPERATOR PUMPER, NFPA 1002
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The Driver Operator Pumper Program will focus on the skills necessary to operate a pumper. We will cover driving apparatus, operating the pump, and fireground skills necessary for any driver operator.
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EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONDER
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The Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) course equips students to deliver prehospital assessment and care for patients of all ages facing various medical conditions and traumatic injuries. The curriculum covers introduction to emergency medical services systems, roles and responsibilities of EMRs, anatomy and physiology, medical emergencies, trauma, special considerations for the prehospital setting.
This course will be offered in a hybrid format over 11 weeks. Students are required to attend a mandatory Zoom Orientation on the first day of class. The next 11 weeks will be conducted online through the MSFA Learning Management System (LMS) as a self-study module. Final exam testing will be held on the campus of MSFA the last week of course.
TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE COURSE: Students must achieve a cumulative average of 75% or higher on all chapter quizzes and course final. Also, student must successfully demonstrate all State required skills.
Once a student has met all required criteria. All proper documentation will be reported to the Mississippi Department of Health and NREMT for National Registry exam Eligibility.
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EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
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The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course equips firefighters to perform prehospital assessment and care for patients of all ages with various medical conditions and traumatic injuries. The EMT Basic program equips students with essential skills to handle emergency situations effectively. Key skills taught include patient assessment, CPR and basic life support, airway management, bleeding control, splinting and immobilization, emergency medical care, use of medical equipment and documentation and reporting. The course includes assigned readings, discussions, online quizzes, skills labs, ambulance clinical rotations.
The program is 15 weeks consisting of 11 weeks of online learning and 4 weeks of on-campus training, skills practice, and testing at the Mississippi Fire Academy.
Students must complete 60 hours of ride-along experience with an approved EMS transport provider, during which they are required to obtain at least 8 patient care reports and transports.
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE NREMT COGNITIVE EXAM: Students must meet the following requirements: Achieve a cumulative average of 75% or higher on all chapter quizzes to qualify to take the FISDAP final Exam. Earn a minimum score of 65% on the FISDAP exam (with 2 attempts allowed). Successfully complete all required NREMT-Basic psychomotor skill competencies. Document the required clinical hours.
Once a student has met all required criteria. All proper documentation will be reported to the Mississippi Department of Health and NREMT for National Registry exam Eligibility.
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ENGINE COMPANY OPERATIONS
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This course is designed to provide firefighters with an in-depth understanding of engine company operations. This course will cover several key functions of engine company operations including nozzle selection and flow characteristics, hose line selection and hose handling techniques, host stretch and hose lay characteristics, extended and bundle attack methods, blitz attack operations and tactical water supply strategies. This course is for all firefighters, although it is a physically demanding course, due to multiple evolutions with full firefighter personal protective equipment.
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FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES INSTRUCTOR LEVEL I, NFPA 1041-I
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This course is designed to create a versatile Fire Service Instructor and satisfies the requirements of NFPA 1041-I, Standard for the Fire and Emergency Services Instructor Professional Qualifications. It is designed around classroom lectures and individual skills to improve your abilities to deliver instruction from prepared instructional materials under the supervision of an Instructor II or higher. This includes responsibilities related to generating
instructional materials, delivering various types of lectures utilizing audio/visual equipment, and administering cognitive and psychomotor examinations.
This course is accredited by IFSAC and PROBOARD.
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FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES INSTRUCTOR LEVEL II, NFPA 1041-II
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This course is designed to develop a competent Fire Service Instructor, and satisfies the requirements of NFPA 1041-II Standard for Fire and Emergency Service Instructor Professional Qualifications. This course is designed around classroom lectures and individual skills to improve your abilities to develop individual lesson plans for a specific topic including learning objectives, instructional aids and evaluation instruments. In addition, you will learn to schedule training sessions, and supervise/coordinate the activities of other instructors.
This course is accredited by IFSAC and PROBOARD.
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FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES INSTRUCTOR LEVEL III, NFPA 1041-III
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This course is designed to develop a confident Fire Service Instructor and satisfies the requirements of NFPA 1041-III Standard for Fire and Emergency Service Instructor Professional Qualifications. This course is designed around classroom lectures and individual skills to improve your abilities to develop comprehensive training curricula and programs.
This course is accredited by IFSAC and PROBOARD.
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FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY EDUCATOR LEVEL I, NFPA 1035-I
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The Fire and Life Safety Educator level one course addresses those who have the responsibility to deliver fire and life safety programs to meet their communities needs. This course includes the basic requirements, duties, and responsibilities of a Fire and Life Safety Educator for all fields of education.
This course is accredited by IFSAC and PROBOARD.
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FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY EDUCATOR LEVEL II, NFPA 1035-II
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The Fire and Life Safety Educator Level II course addresses those who have the responsibility to prepare educational programs and information to meet identified needs.
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FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY EDUCATOR LEVEL III, NFPA 1035-III
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The Fire and Life Safety Educator Level III course shall be for those who have the responsibility to create, administrate, and evaluate educational programs and information.
This course is accredited by IFSAC and PROBOARD.
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FIRE INSPECTOR LEVEL I, NFPA 1031-I
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This course is designed to develop a competent Fire Inspector and satisfies the requirements of NFPA 1031-I Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner. This course is designed around classroom lectures and individual skills to improve your abilities to conduct fire inspections. This includes responsibilities such as gaining knowledge of fire related codes/standards, importance of code enforcement, determining requirements for permits, procedures to conduct fire inspections, calculating occupancy loads, and documenting /reporting of inspection findings.
Participants must possess basic writing skills in order to successfully complete this course.
This course is accredited by IFSAC and PROBOARD.
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FIRE INSPECTOR LEVEL II, NFPA 1031-II
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This is a new course designed for the fire inspector ready to advance his/her education and training to a higher level. This course reaches deeper into the interpretation of applicable codes and standards, covers the procedures involved in various types of inspections, and prepares the inspector for the plans review process. It is an advanced level course that covers a wide range of topics: inspection procedures, building construction, occupancy classification and means of egress, fire protection and water supply systems, plans review, and the storage of hazardous materials
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FIRE INVESTIGATOR, NFPA 1033
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This course satisfies the requirements of NFPA 1033 Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator. Areas covered include: the chemistry of fire, fire dynamics, analysis of fire patterns, determining the cause/origin of fires, firefighting operations, fire investigation, fire scene investigation, safety, recognizing hazardous materials, fire scene explosion investigation, legal consideration of fire investigation, interviewing/interrogating, and preparing the arson case for courtroom presentation.
This course is accredited by IFSAC and PROBOARD.
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FIRE MANAGEMENT 101
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This course is designed to assist the fire service leaders in addressing information not normally found in other Academy courses. Course focuses on the individual fire officer and varied management and supervisory issues. Information presented will assist the fire officer in making informed decisions required for personnel supervision and organizational change. Specifically, participants will be introduced to subjects such as: the legal aspects of providing
fire protection, purchasing laws and regulations, equipment management issues, auditing issues, organizational relationship to the Mississippi Rating Bureau, sexual harassment, and conflict resolution.
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FIRE OFFICER LEVEL I, NFPA 1021-I
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This course is designed for the first-line company officer/supervisor and satisfies the requirements of NFPA 1021 Standard for the Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, Chapter four "Fire Officer I". It is designed around classroom lectures and individual skills to improve your abilities to supervise a single fire company. This includes responsibilities such as understanding leadership, leading a team, risk management, and command of initial emergency operations.
This course is accredited by IFSAC and PROBOARD.
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FIRE OFFICER LEVEL II, NFPA 1021-II
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This course is designed to meet the needs of the mid-level officer/supervisor and satisfies the requirements of NFPA 1021 Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, Chapter five "Fire Officer II". It is designed around classroom lectures and individual skills to improve your abilities to manage multiple fire companies. This includes responsibilities such as supervising multiple companies, personnel development, and organizational communications.
This course is accredited by IFSAC and PROBOARD.
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FIRE SERVICE CHAPLAIN
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This course is designed for any emergency response personnel who have a desire to be available for those in need while going through difficulties. The goal of this course is to gain a better understanding of the duties and responsibilities of the Fire Service Chaplain. This course does not provide any certification in any capacity.
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FIREFIGHTER ESSENTIAL SKILLS - I
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This course is designed to enhance/refresh fire fighter skills. The course uses sections from the MS Volunteer Fire Fighter Course and NFPA 1001. Recently updated, this course includes fire fighter safety and health, PPE, communications, fire behavior, extinguishers, and tools and equipment. In addition to refreshing skills, the course is also useful to prepare new fire fighters for the MS Volunteer Fire Fighter course
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FIREFIGHTER ESSENTIAL SKILLS - II
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This course is designed to enhance/refresh fire fighter skills. The course uses sections from the MS Volunteer Fire Fighter Course and NFPA 1001. Recently updated, this course includes building construction, ropes/knots, search/rescue, ladders, water supply, hose and nozzles. In addition to refreshing skills, the course is also useful to prepare new fire fighters for the MS Volunteer Fire Fighter course.
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FIREFIGHTER ESSENTIAL SKILLS - III
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This course is designed to enhance/refresh fire fighter skills. The course uses sections from the MS Volunteer Fire Fighter Course and NFPA 1001. Recently updated, this course includes ventilation, supply and attack lines, fire suppression and fire fighter rehabilitation. In addition to refreshing skills, the course is also useful to prepare new fire fighters for the MS Volunteer Fire Fighter course.
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FIREFIGHTER ESSENTIAL SKILLS - IV
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This course is designed to enhance/refresh fire fighter skills. The course uses sections from the MS Volunteer Fire Fighter Course and NFPA 1001. Recently updated, this course includes forcible entry, fire fighter survival, salvage and overhaul, and wildland fires. In addition to refreshing skills, the course is also useful to prepare new fire fighters for the MS Volunteer Fire Fighter course.
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FIREFIGHTER ESSENTIAL SKILLS - V
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This course is designed to enhance/refresh fire fighter skills. The course uses sections from the MS Volunteer Fire Fighter Course and NFPA 1001. Recently updated, this course includes incident command, advanced fire suppression, and vehicle extrication. In addition to refreshing skills, the course is also useful to prepare new fire fighters for the MS Volunteer Fire Fighter course.
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FIREFIGHTER ESSENTIAL SKILLS - VI
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This course is designed to enhance/refresh fire fighter skills. The course uses sections from the MS Volunteer Fire Fighter Course and NFPA 1001. Recently updated, this course includes fire cause and origin, assisting special rescue teams, fire detection and suppression systems. In addition to refreshing skills, the course is also useful to prepare new fire fighters for the MS Volunteer Fire Fighter course.
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FIREFIGHTER INTERVENTION RESCUE SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES (FIRST)
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This course is designed to train firefighters in rapid intervention operations and survival techniques. The course will consist of both classroom and practical settings. Firefighters will train in personal escape procedures, rescue of downed firefighter(s), entanglement, advanced search, sub-floor rescues, SCBA use, safety, NFPA 1407 Standard for Rapid Intervention Crews, and much more. The course is for all firefighters, although it is a physically demanding course due to the time and events using full firefighter protective equipment.
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FIREFIGHTER LEVEL I /II, NFPA 1001-I-II
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This course qualifies for funding through the Workforce Development program for Group A only.
Course fee includes all instruction, course material, manual, dorm, and meals. There is no reduction to the fee if any of the above are not needed.
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FIREGROUND LEADERSHIP
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This course is designed to address the management needs of first-in engine company officers or officials who are responsible for emergency response actions, including the direct supervision of other fire personnel, prior to the arrival of higher-ranking departmental officials. The main focus of the course is to advance the ability of the initial officer in charge of the scene of a fire situation to safely manage the response actions of assigned personnel. The course curriculum includes preparation for response, decision-making, and tactical operations.
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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AWARENESS AND OPERATIONS, NFPA 470
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This introductory course is designed to address the knowledge and skills of Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operations of the NFPA 470 Hazardous Materials / Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Standard for Responders. This course is designed to equip responders with the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to handle hazardous materials incidents at the Awareness and Operation levels. The course covers defensive response actions for hazardous materials incidents, including analyzing, planning, and implementing response actions. Skills Learned include, identifying hazardous materials and their properties, planning and responding to hazardous materials incidents, using personal protective equipment, performing decontamination and various product control techniques.
The course will be offered in a hybrid format over three weeks. The first two weeks will be conducted online through the MSFA Learning Management System (LMS) as a self-study module. The final and third week will take place on campus at the MSFA, featuring in-person training and testing.
Students are required to achieve a cumulative average of 70% or higher on all chapter quizzes to qualify to take the final exam.
TO RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE: Students must achieve a 70% or higher on exams at Awareness, Operations levels, as well as practical skills tests.
2nd attempt testing will be held the Friday of the campus session.
This Course Is Accredited by IFSAC and PROBOARD
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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENT COMMANDER NFPA 470
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This intermediate course is designed to address the knowledge and skills of Hazardous Materials Incident Commanders in the NFPA 470 Hazardous Materials / Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Standard for Responders. The primary focus for this course is to emphasize the importance of command and control at incidents involving Hazardous Materials. This course will require participants to manage and lead incidents involving actual hazardous material technicians mitigating emergencies. Participants will be required to complete all necessary NIMS/ICS documents, produce Incident Action Plans (IAP’s), develop specific Site Safety Plans, conduct safety briefings, lead in criminal investigations as well as any forms and documents related to criminal or terrorist investigations, incident briefs, and other task associated with actual hands-on scenario-based activities. This course will be lecture, and interactive with students in hands-on scenarios. The in-depth planning and decision-making processes involved in this course will prepare the participants for managing and documenting responses to real world emergencies involving hazardous materials.
TO RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE: Students must achieve a 70% or higher on cognitive exam, as well as practical skills tests.
This Course Is Accredited by IFSAC and PROBOARD
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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TECHNICIAN LEVEL I, NFPA 470
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This intermediate course is designed to address the knowledge and skills of Hazardous Materials Technician of the NFPA 470 Hazardous Materials / Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Standard for Responders. This course is designed to equip responders with the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to handle hazardous materials incidents at the Technician level. This course will build upon the information established in Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations. Topics cover include review of hazardous materials competencies, scene management, chemical and physical properties, chemistry and hazards, exposure assessment and toxicology, hazard and response information, detection and monitoring, personal protective equipment, technical decontamination, container identification, product control and demobilization and termination.
The course will be offered in a hybrid format over three weeks. The first two weeks will be conducted online through the MSFA Learning Management System (LMS) as a self-study module. The final and third week will take place on campus at the MSFA, featuring in-person training and testing.
Students are required to achieve a cumulative average of 70% or higher on all chapter quizzes to qualify to take the final exam.
TO RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE: Students must achieve a 70% or higher on exams at Technician level, as well as practical skills tests.
This Course Is Accredited by IFSAC and PROBOARD
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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TECHNICIAN LEVEL II
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This intermediate level course builds upon the information established in the Hazardous Materials Technician-I course. Information will be provided in areas such as monitoring devices, railroad tank car, and highway tanker, valving arrangements and nomenclature. A variety of scenarios will be demonstrated, using small teams, to reinforce subjects presented in the classroom. The course is intended to allow for more hands-on and scenario-based training for hazmat students.
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HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS FOR FIRST RESPONDERS
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This course is designed to provide emergency responders with the knowledge to understand what human trafficking is, where it happens, and how it happens: recognize the signs of labor and sex trafficking: understand what to do to stay safe: understand reporting responsibilities and how to report suspected human trafficking to the proper authorities.
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INCIDENT SAFETY OFFICER NFPA 1521
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This course is designed to prepare the student to perform the duties and responsibilities of an Incident Safety Officer at a variety of emergencies. This textbook provides valuable information pertaining to several topics including reading: buildings, smoke, risk, hazardous energy and firefighters. In addition, it provides specific information to be utilized by the ISO at structure fires, wildland and ground cover fires, hazardous materials incidents, and technical rescue incidents.
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INITIAL CARE ACTIONS FOR FIRST RESPONDERS
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This course covers the legal and ethical processes for first responders to act in an emergency. It will also focus on initial care of medical patients, patient assessment methodology, and Cardio-Pulmonary resuscitation overview.
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INTRODUCTION TO AIRCRAFT RESCUE AND FIREFIGHTING
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This course was designed for structural fire fighters to give a basic knowledge of how to safely mitigate an accident involving general aviation aircraft whether on or off airport property. Covering such topics as Airport Familiarization, Aircraft Familiarization, Safety/Hazards, Communications, Extinguishing Agents, ARFF Apparatus, Fire Suppression, Ventilation, Overhaul, Emergency Planning, and Strategic and Tactical Operations. Activities included
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MACHINERY RESCUE TECHNICIAN, NFPA 1006
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This intermediate course is designed to address the knowledge and skills of Machinery Rescue Technician of the NFPA 1006 Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications. This course is designed to help rescuers develop the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct basic to intermediate machinery extrications and rescues. The curriculum includes rescue from auger entrapment, machine presses, impalements, ring removal, lifting and moving, cutting / burning, elevator rescue, and more.
TO RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE: Students must achieve a 70% or higher on exams at Awareness, Operations and Technician levels as well as practical skills tests.
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MISSISSIPPI TRAINEE AGILITY TEST (MSTAT)
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This is the Pre-Entry Requirement into a Mississippi Fire Personnel Minimum Standards and Certification Board Firefighter Level I/II Program. The trainee must present a pictured driver license or other government issue form of pictured identification showing candidate is a minimum 18 years of age.
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MS COUNTY FIRE INVESTIGATOR
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Mississippi Code 83-1-39 (Laws of 1993) designates one (1) member of each county Sheriff’s Department to be the County Fire Investigator. The code requires the designated member to attend training delivered by the State Fire Academy and approved by the State Fire Marshal’s Office in fire/arson investigation. This course will give the newly appointed investigators a basis of knowledge required to do their job as a fire investigator. Subject matter includes: fire behavior, building construction, origin and cause, indicators of incendiaries, accidental causes, explosives, vehicle fires, and some hands-on skills. This course references NFPA 1033.
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NATIONAL TRAFFIC INCIDENT MANAGEMENT: RESPONDER TRAINING PROGRAM
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This National Unified Program is designed to help ALL responders recognize the dangers encountered by emergency responders working in or near traffic. The Strategic Highway Research program, authorized by Congress, focuses on research on responder safety and safe, quick clearance. Created by responders for responders, the ultimate goal of this approach is to train the entire nation’s responder community, including all disciplines, to be compliant. This program is facilitated by the Mississippi State Fire Academy for the Mississippi Department of Transportation.
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PASSENGER BUS RESCUE & INCIDENT MANAGEMENT
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This intermediate course is designed to address the knowledge and skills associated with managing and executing passenger bus extrication. The course typically emphasizes rescue and extrication from school buses, but this may differ based on the needs of the agency. Typical evolutions will include identifying entry and exit paths, side wall extrication, roof extrication, stabilization, and lifting.
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PEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT (PALS): INSTRUCTOR - Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS): Instructor (2024-Present)
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The course educates participants on how to adequately use instructor teaching materials, ensure that students meet learning objectives, offer student coaching skills, provide an objective skills performance evaluation, and understand AHA instructor policies to effectively train others in ACLS.
Attendees will be required to purchase a PALS instructor package. This package contains a PALS instructor manual, PALS provider manual, and PALS instructional DVD set, PALS poster set, and PALS crash cart card set. This is available through AHA website upon course completion.
Successful Instructor candidates must pass a multiple-choice exam with a minimum score of 84% and demonstrate proficiency in all skills.
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PROTECTING YOURSELF FROM THE ENEMY
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A course that will enhance the knowledge of a trained fire fighter in protecting themselves in the face of danger. The student will understand how the enemy behaves in certain situations and methods to protect yourself and your partner. It will also focus on the importance of 2 in 2 out and protecting your team.
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PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER, NFPA 1035
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This course has been developed to address the duties of the department's Public Information Officer. This course introduces the PIO to the roles he/she works within the NIMS, writing press releases and information statements, media relations, news interviews, dealing with the media on emergency scenes, and the Joint Information System.
This course is accredited by IFSAC and PROBOARD.
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ROPE RESCUE AWARENESS AND OPERATIONS, NFPA 1006
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This introductory course is designed to address the knowledge and skills of Rope Awareness & Operations of the NFPA 1006 Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications. Topics include information on ropes, knots, anchoring, simple & compound mechanical advantage systems, high angle haul systems, high angle lowering, belaying a falling load, high angle rappelling, and vertical ascending.
TO RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE: Students must achieve a 70% or higher on exams at Awareness and Operations levels as well as practical skills tests.
This Course Is Accredited by IFSAC and PROBOARD
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ROPE RESCUE TECHNICIAN, NFPA 1006
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This advanced course is designed to address the knowledge and skills of Rope Rescue Technician of the NFPA 1006 Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications. This course builds on the fundamentals covered in Rope Rescue Awareness & Operations, introducing students to advanced high angle rescue techniques. The curriculum includes horizontal rope systems, climbing elevated structures, rescue from elevated structures, and litter tending.
NOTE:¿Students must pass entrance skills on the first day to continue in the course. Skills include knots, anchors, & simple mechanical advantages.
TO RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE: Students must achieve a 70% or higher on the exam at Technician level as well as practical skills tests.
This Course Is Accredited By IFSAC & PROBOARD
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SMOKE DIVER
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This advanced firefighter course is physically demanding, focusing on fire suppression and structure fire rescue. It provides realistic fireground conditions, requiring students to work as a team and understand the limitations of equipment and physical conditioning. The primary emphasis is on personal firefighter safety while functioning as a team member, exposing students to a variety of realistic scenarios. The course covers: limitations of firefighter personal protective equipment, navigation in zero visibility fire structures, interior fire attack tactics, structure fire rescue techniques, tactics for flammable liquid and gas scenarios, and rappelling with firefighter protective equipment.
PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST- is required and will be administered as the first training activity. Students who fail physical agility test will not be allowed to continue the course.
*Mile and one-half run under 12 minutes.
*Forty-five (45) bent knee sit-ups under 2 minutes.
*Twenty-five (25) push-ups under 2 minutes without returning to beginning rest position.
*Seven (7) pull-ups (starting position is palms away,
*Carry two sections of 2¿1/2" hose in a self-locking doughnut roll up and back down four flights of stairs without stopping or falling.
Entity will be billed for entire course fee for registered students who fail to report for class, those who fail physical agility assessment, or withdrawal during the course.
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SURFACE AND SWIFTWATER RESCUE TECHNICIAN, NFPA 1006
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This course is designed to address the knowledge and skills of both Surface Water Rescue Technician and Swiftwater Rescue Technician of the NFPA 1006 Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications. Topics covered include rescue techniques of Reach-Throw-Row/Go. Students will learn skills and gain confidence in still water, flood water, and swiftwater environments. Areas covered will include rescue swimming, boat operations, and advanced rope rescue applications in a water environment.
NOTE: Students must pass entrance skills on the first day to continue in the course. Skills include IADRS watermanship test, knots, anchors, & simple mechanical advantages.
* IADRS ANNUAL WATERMANSHIP TEST: 500 Yard Swim, 15 Minute Tread, 800 Yard Snorkel Swim, 100 Yard Inert Rescue Tow, Free Dive for 20lb Weight.
* TIE: Figure Eight on a Bite, Double Loop Figure Eight, Clove Hitch, Bowline, Prusik Hitch, Munter Hitch w/Tie-Off, Square Knot, Double Fisherman’s Knot, Water Knot in Webbing
* TIE/ANCHOR: Tensionless Anchor, Wrap-3 Pull 2 Anchor
* RIG/OPERATE: 3:1 Z-Rig Mechanical Advantage System
TO RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE: Students must achieve a 70% or higher on exams at Awareness, Operations and Technician levels as well as practical skills tests.
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TACTICAL EMERGENCY CASUALTY CARE - Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) (2024-Present)
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The second edition of NAEMT's Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) course teaches EMS practitioners, law enforcement officers, and other prehospital providers how to respond to and care for patients in a civilian tactical environment. The course covers the following topics: Hemorrhage control (with immediate action drills for tourniquet application throughout the course), complete coverage of the MARCH assessment, surgical airway control, needle decompression, strategies for treating wounded responders in threatening environments, caring for pediatric patients, and techniques for dragging and carrying victims to safety. The course concludes with a written final exam and a mass-casualty/active shooter event simulation.
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THE FIRE APPARATUS DRIVER
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This course is designed to address the everyday challenges of driving a fire apparatus. Subjects covered include: Fire Apparatus Inspection and Maintenance, Operating Emergency Vehicles, Positioning and Spotting the Fire Apparatus, and Recent Incidents Involving Fire Apparatus in Mississippi. Activities include basic operation of a fire apparatus (if allowed by hosting department).
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TOWER RESCUE TECHNICIAN
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This advanced course is designed to address the knowledge and skills of Tower Rescue Technician of the NFPA 1006 Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications. Students will build upon skills learned in their previous courses and work to solve complex problems in small teams at height. Topics include controlling hazardous energy and monitoring for radio frequency (RF) radiation. The rescue topics in the course include basic-intermediate rope access, climbing elevated structures, the use of lanyards and back-up devices, raises and lowers, pick-offs, and multi-pitch tower rescue. Topics in this course can be applied to any elevated structures from communications towers to billboards to industrial facilities.
NOTE: Students must pass entrance skills on the first day to continue in the course. Skills include ascending and descending rope, knots, anchors, & simple mechanical advantages.
ASCENDING: Ascend 30’ on a conventional sit-stand / rope access ascending system. Demonstrate the ability to down-climb 10’. Change over to descent on an approved auto-locking descender. Rappel to the ground. Complete in under 8 minutes. Two attempts allowed.
TIE: Figure Eight on a Bite, Double Loop Figure Eight, Clove Hitch, Bowline, Prusik Hitch, Munter
Hitch w/Tie-Off, Square Knot, Double Fisherman’s Knot, Water Knot in webbing
TIE/ANCHOR: Tensionless Anchor, Wrap-3 Pull 2 Anchor
RIG/OPERATE: 3:1 Z-Rig Mechanical Advantage System
TO RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE: Students must achieve a 70% or higher on exams at Awareness, Operations and Technician levels as well as practical skills tests.
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TRENCH RESUCE TECHNICIAN, NFPA 1006
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This intermediate course is designed to address the knowledge and skills of Trench Rescue Technician of the NFPA 1006 Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications. This course is designed to help rescuers develop the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct basic to intermediate trench rescues. The curriculum includes trench hazard assessment, emergency shoring, shoring straight trenches up to 8’, intersecting trenches, the use of supplemental shoring for deep trenches, patient packaging, and trench rescue systems.
TO RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE: Students must achieve a 70% or higher on exams at Awareness, Operations and Technician levels as well as practical skills tests.
This Course Is Accredited by IFSAC and PROBOARD
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TRUCK COMPANY OPERATIONS
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This course is designed to provide firefighters with an in-depth understanding of truck company operations. This course is NOT exclusively designed for fire department members who operate ladder trucks or aerial devices. The focus of the course will be to cover essential functions typically assigned to a truck company. This course will cover several key fire-ground functions including ventilation techniques and flow path management, forcible entry skills including through-the-lock techniques, ground ladder operations, VEIS operations and TIC search operations.
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VEHICLE EXTRICATION AND RESCUE TECHNICIAN, NFPA 1006
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This intermediate course is designed to address the knowledge and skills of both Common Passenger Vehicle Rescue Technician and Heavy Vehicle Rescue Technician of the NFPA 1006 Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications. Topics covered include conventional hydraulic extrication, buttress stabilization systems, hand tool extrication techniques, stabilizing, lifting, bus extrication, and medical considerations.
TO RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE: Students must achieve a 70% or higher on exams at Awareness, Operations and Technician levels of both Common Passenger and Heavy Vehicle, as well as practical skills tests.
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