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CORTLAND COUNTY FIREFIGHTER BOOT CAMP LEARNING AGREEMENT INTRODUCTION: Firefighter Boot Camp introduces firefighting concepts, practices and techniques necessary for success within the fire service. Based on the objectives from NFPA Standard 1001, these courses develop knowledge, skills and abilities based on performance criteria for the following topics: fire department organization, firefighter safety, fire behavior, personal protective equipment, self-contained breathing apparatus, fire extinguishers, building searches, forcible entry, ground ladders, ventilation, hose practices, fire streams, and loss control. These physically demanding, intense courses consists of performance criteria in: incident command, building construction, ropes/knots, rescue procedures, forcible entry applications, ventilation practices, fire extinguisher applications, suppression of structural fires, tactics, vehicle fire suppression, water supply, loss control, fire cause determination, fire department communications, fire suppression systems, hazardous materials, weapons of mass destruction, confined space safety and fire prevention practices. The extended, 181 hour long, mentally taxing training program is designed to enhance the recruit firefighter’s knowledge, skills and abilities through the inclusion of the NYS Office of Fire Prevention and Control's BEFO, IFO, SCBA Confidence, FF Survival, Truck Company Operations, Courage to be Safe, NFA Calling the Mayday and AHA CPR-D run concurrently. All students whom successfully complete the program will receive NYS certification for the aforementioned courses. ATTENDANCE: The candidate will not miss any units of this program. In the event of missed units, the instructor is allowed to evaluate the circumstances and frequency to determine the candidate’s continuation in the program. In the event of missed lectures, the instructor has the latitude to provide course material that will allow the student to make-up the missed session. Missed written evaluations and/or practical skills session are to be made up at instructor convenience. No waivers are allowed for written evaluations and practical skills. Violation of this policy is grounds for immediate dismissal from the program with no exceptions. TESTING: One component of the training program is to evaluate student knowledge at various intervals. Written evaluations will be administered as a tool to measure the student’s knowledge. There are written quizzes, mid-terms and final exams administered during this course. A passing score of 70% is required for each written evaluation. PRACTICAL SKILL EVALUATIONS: All students will be given skills at various times throughout the program. Every student is expected to pass all skills. If a student fails a skill, the instructor may elect to provide remediation before another attempt for the candidate to successfully pass the required skill performance evaluation. This will be done at the instructor’s discretion. PHYSICAL FITNESS: The candidate shall have the ability to jog 2 miles on a track or 30 minutes on a treadmill, lift 50# above their head. Perform without stopping; 25 sit-ups, 25 push-ups, climb 15 flights of stairs without stopping and wear up to 50# of turnout gear w/ SCBA while performing firefighting duties. ---PAGE BREAK--- CELL PHONE USAGE: Candidates are prohibited from utilizing any electronic communication devices during class hours. Candidates with a pending family emergency must inform the instructor prior to class and set electronic device to silent vibrate. In the event of an emergency communication the candidate will remove themselves from the classroom or drill area to receive the communication. Violation of this policy is grounds for immediate dismissal from the program with no exceptions. PICTURES/ IMAGES: Candidates are permitted to take pictures or capture digital images as long as they are attentive to the skill sessions and their actions do not present a safety issue to themselves or the other candidates. All pictures and images will be preapproved by the program coordinator before they are distributed in any format including printed or electronically. Violation of this policy is grounds for immediate dismissal from the program with no exceptions. FACIAL HAIR: Candidates with any and all facial hair that violates OSHA 1910.134 will be dismissed from the program. Our instructors will not interpret the standard so it is expected that each candidate is expected to be clean shaven for all classes in including registration. PERQUISITES: ALL DUE 8/1/2018 • Signed Training Authorization Letter • Accountability tags• Notebook w/pen• ICS-100 & ICS-700 Certificate , completed study guides, completed home skill check off sheets• Appropriate dress- no shorts, open toed shoes, sleeveless shirts- department t-shirts ok • Complete set of approved turnout gear• Approved SCBA w/spare cylinder• 20’ 8-10 mm non-life, utility rope for knot tying & fireground functions• NO Body piercings for hands-on sessions, all students • 32 oz. sports drink to mix with drinking water for all hands-on sessions *OUT OF COUNTY CANDIDATES* Due to escalating operational costs, each out of county student’s sponsoring agency will be charged Fifty Dollars $50.00. Payment must be made prior to registration on March 3, 2018. Checks should be made payable to RTC Training Fund. CANDIDATE EXPECTATIONS JUDGMENT: Make reasonable, safe decisions when attempting to accomplish a task or solve a problem Is courteous and respectful Handles interpersonal conflicts effectively COMMUNICATION: Uses appropriate tone of voice Articulates in a clear, logical and understandable manner Displays confidence Is persuasive and makes a positive impression Demonstrates appropriate non-verbal communication techniques PHYSICAL CONTACT: Understands that there is physical contact required in obtaining objectives Conducts physical interactions in an appropriate manner Realizes aggressive physical contact is grounds for immediate dismissal from the program ---PAGE BREAK--- TEAMWORK: Works effectively with others in order to accomplish tasks or solve problems Offers help or encouragement to team members or other candidates when needed Consistently demonstrates safe practices for self and others PROBLEM SOLVING: Approaches problems in a safe, logical and well thought out manner Seeks pro-active solutions to problems INITIATIVE/MOTIVATION/WORK ETHIC: Accomplishes tasks or goals without being ordered, coerced or motivated by others Demonstrates desire for personal and professional development Accomplishes tasks or goals with a “safety first” attitude Takes on additional tasks or duties Actively seeks academic and technical knowledge for self improvement Is reliable in following safety practices in all situations ADAPTABILITY/STRESS MANAGEMENT: Remains calm in stressful situations Adapts behavior in order to deal with changing situations in a safe manner Adapts behavior in order to accomplish individual and/or organizational goals Recognizes of stress in self and seeks to deal with stress appropriately Recognizes constructive criticism and adapts it to improve goals/expectations INTEGRITY: Is sincere and honest when dealing with others Keeps commitments Respects personal property of others and training center Portrays professional image in speech, action and appearance Obeys all policies of the Office of Fire Prevention & Control, Regional Training Center and the Cortlandville Fire District CANDIDATE NAME: CANDIDATE SIGNATURE: DATE: PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME: (For 16 &1 7 year old candidates) PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE: DATE: DEPARTMENT CHIEF NAME: CHIEF’S SIGNATURE: DATE: INSTRUCTORS SFI#: SFI SIGNATURE: DATE: ---PAGE BREAK--- Cortland County NYS IFO (FIREFIGHTER I) and BEFO Fall 2018 Firefighter Training Series COURSE SCHEDULE REGISTRATION August 1, 2018 1830 hr. DATE/TIME LOCATION Unit / Time UNIT READING Instructors August 1, 2018 Wednesday 1830 hr Unit 1 3 hours BEFO Orientation - Registration, Attendance, Testing, and Course Overview; Issue take home skills; Intro to Fire Service/FD Organization IFSTA Ch 1 Pen, notebook 2 Instructors August 18, 2018 Saturday 0830 hr Unit 2 3 hours BEFO FF Safety/PPE Presentation IFSTA Ch 2&6 1 Instructor PPE, SCBA 1 Instructor August 18, 2018 Saturday 1130 Unit 3 3 hours BEFO PPE, SCBA support presentations Skills: 6-1-1, 6-1-10, 6-1-11, 6-1-6, 7 IFSTA Ch 6 3 SFI 2 CFI 3 Instructor August 18, 2018 Saturday 1430 Unit 4 3 hours BEFO Fire department communications IFSTA Ch 3 1 instructor 1 Instructor August 20, 2018 Monday 1830 Unit 5 3 hours BEFO Building Construction presentation IFSTA Ch 4 1 instructor 1 Instructor August 22, 2018 Wednesday 1830 Unit 6 3 hours BEFO Fire Behavior (fire control) presentation Written evaluation #1 IFSTA Ch 5 1 instructor 1 Instructor August 25, 2018 Saturday 0830 Unit 8 3 hours BEFO Ropes/Knots; ground ladder presentation IFSTA Ch 8, 12 1 instructor 1 Instructor August 25, 2018 Saturday 1130 Unit 7 3 hours BEFO Portable fire extinguishers with live fire 7-1-1, 2, 3 Ch. 7 3 SFI 2 CFI 3 Instructors August 25, 2018 Saturday 1430 Unit 9 3 hours BEFO Ground ladders & rope skills 8-1-2 thru 8-1-12 Ch 12 3 SFI 2 CFI 3 Instructors August 27, 2018 Monday 1830 Unit 15 3 hours BEFO Loss Control & activities 18-1-8 thru 11 IFSTA Ch 18 1 instructor 1 Instructor August 29, 2018 Wednesday 1830 Unit 17 3 hours BEFO Life Safety initiatives/CS Awareness presentation; review IFSTA Ch 21 Pgs 538-540 1 instructor 1 Instructor September 5, 2018 Wednesday 1830 Unit 12 3 hours BEFO Water supply, hose, fire stream presentation Written evaluation #2 (take home) Ch 14, 15, 16 1 instructor 1 Instructor ---PAGE BREAK--- September 8, 2018 Saturday 0830 Unit 10 3 hours BEFO Ground ladders skills 12-1-2, 3,6,7,8,9,10,16,17 3 SFI 2 CFI 3 Instructors September 8, 2018 Saturday 1130 Unit 11 3 hours BEFO Ladder skills continues 12-1-4,5,8-1-13 to 8-1-18; victim removal; skills 9-1-1 & 9-1-4 3 SFI 2 CFI 3 Instructors September 8, 2018 Saturday 1430 Unit 13 3 hours BEFO Water supply, hose, fire stream skills 15-1-3,4, 15-1-1, 2 Ch 15, 16 3 SFI 2 CFI 3 Instructors September 10, 2018 Monday 1830 Unit 16 3 hours BEFO Origin and Cause, Scene lighting presentations Ch 19 Pgs 479-484 1 instructor 1 Instructor September 12, 2018 Wednesday 1830 Unit 18 3 hours BEFO Forcible Entry & Tactical ventilation presentations; written evaluation #3 (Take home) IFSTA Ch 11, 13 1 instructor 1 Instructor September 15, 2018 Saturday 0830 Unit 14 3 hours BEFO Hose skills 14-1-1 thru 4; 15-1- 5,9,12,15,24,25,26,27; 16-1-1 thru 3, 17-1-7 4 SFI 2 CFI 4 Instructors September 15, 2018 Saturday 1130 Unit 19 3 hours BEFO Forcible entry skills 11-1-3 thru 11- 1-8 Skill review IFSTA Ch 11 3 SFI 2 CFI 3 Instructor September 15, 2018 Saturday 1430 Unit 20 3 hours BEFO Emergency medical care (CPR) Skills 9-1-3,5,6,7,9-1-17 IFSTA CH 22 2 SFI 1 CFI 2 Instructors September 17, 2018 Monday 1830 Unit 21 3 hours BEFO BEFO FINAL, FINAL skills 3 SFI 2 CFI 3 Instructors September 19, 2018 Wednesday 1830 Unit 22 4 hours BEFO Haz Mat presentation IFSTA Ch 23 1 Instructor 1 Instructor September 22, 2018 Saturday 0830 Unit 23 4 hours BEFO Haz Mat presentation IFSTA Ch 23 1 instructor 1 Instructor Saturday 22, 2018 Saturday 1230 Unit 24 4 hours BEFO Haz Mat presentation; Haz Mat activities 24-I-7 to 11 *WASH ALL PPE* IFSTA Ch 24 2 SFI 2 Instructors October 1, 2018 Monday 1830 Unit 25 4 hours BEFO/IFO Haz Mat Skills 24-I-1, 24-I-2, 24-I-12; Haz Mat written exam; Haz Mat activities continued *WASH ALL PPE* IFSTA Ch 24 2 SFI 2 Instructors October 3, 2018 Wednesday 1830 Unit 1 3 hours IFO Introduction/Orientation/BEFO Review PPE & SCBA Skills 1 instructor 1 Instructor ---PAGE BREAK--- October 6, 2018 Saturday 0830 IFO Unit 6 3 hours IFO Survival Skills 9-1-8, 11, 11A, 12, 12A, 14, 15, 16 3 SFI 2 CFI 3 Instructors October 6, 2018 Saturday 1130 IFO Unit 7 3 hours IFO PPE/SCBA skills; SCBA Emergencies; TOAC; Maze, homework issued 4 SFI 2 CFI 4 Instructors October 6, 2018 Saturday 1430 Unit 5 3 hours IFO PPE Skill 6-1-12 Drill Victim removal from ladder; skills 12-1-18 & 12-1-19 IFSTA Ch 9&12 4 SFI 2 CFI 4 Instructors October 8, 2018 Monday 1830 Unit 2 3 hours IFO Fire Control presentation IFSTA Ch 17 1 instructor 1 Instructor October 10, 2018 Wednesday 1830 Unit 3 3 hours IFO Structural search presentation IFSTA Ch 9 1 Instructor 1 Instructor October 13, 2018 Saturday 0830 Unit 4 3 hours IFO PPE skills 6-1-2,3,4,6-1-5; Structure fire search, 9-1-1& 9-1-4 IFSTA Ch 9 3 SFI 2 CFI 3 Instructors October 13, 2018 Saturday 1130 Unit 8 3 hours IFO Tactical ventilation/ FE skills 11-1-3 thru 8, 13-1-1 to 3, 13-1-5 to 8, 12-1- 12 IFSTA Ch 11 & 13 3 SFI, 2 CFI 3 Instructors October 13, 2018 Saturday 1430 Unit 9 3 hours IFO Hose, hose advancement skills 3 SFI 2 CFI 3 Instructors October 15, 2018 Monday 1830 Unit 11 3 hours IFO Vehicle fires 17-1-8 4 SFI 4 Instructors October 17, 2018 Wednesday 1830 CTBS 4 hours Courage to Be Safe (Student Manual) 2 SFI 2 Instructors October 20, 2018 Saturday 0830 Unit 14 3 hours IFO Initial (multiple) Company Operations NO LIVE FIRE 4 SFI 2 CFI 4 Instructors October 20, 2018 Saturday 1130 IFO Unit 10 3 hours IFO SCBA skills, maze TOAC make up 4 SFI 2 CFI 4 Instructors October 24, 2018 Wednesday 1830 AVET NYS AVET OFPC October 25, 2018 Thursday 1830 AVET NYS AVET OFPC October 27, 2018 Saturday 0700 TBA Unit 12 4 hours BEFO/IFO Structural fires 1; Skill 17-I-1 A LIVE FIRE 4 SFI 4 CFI 4 Instructors ---PAGE BREAK--- October 27, 2018 Saturday 1100 TBA Unit 13 4 hours BEFO/IFO Structural Fires 2; Skill 17-I-1 B LIVE FIRE 4 SFI 4 CFI 4 Instructors October 29, 2018 Monday 1830 Unit 15 3 hours IFO Final Skills evaluation 3 SFI 1 CFI 3 Instructors October 31, 2018 Wednesday 1830 AVET NYS AVET OFPC 2 CFI November 1, 2018 Thursday 1830 AVET NYS AVET OFPC 2 CFI November 3, 2018 Saturday 0830 Unit 16 IFO 3 hours IFO SCBA/IFO FINAL written and skills 3 SFI 1 CFI 3 Instructors November 3, 2018 Saturday 1130 SCBA Unit#1 NYS SCBA Confidence student manual 1 Instructor 1 Instructor November 3, 2018 Saturday 1430 FFS #1 Firefighter Survival Unit 1 Student Manual 1 Instructor November 5, 2018 Monday 1830 TCO Unit 1 Truck Company Operations Unit #1 Student Manual 1 Instructor November 7, 2018 Wednesday 1830 TCO Unit 3 Truck Company Operations Unit #3 Student Manual 2 CFI 1 Instructor November 10, 2018 Saturday 0830 SCBA 2, 3&4 SCBA Confidence/Calling the MAYDAY SKILLS, FINAL 3 SFI 2 CFI 3 Instructors November 10, 2018 Saturday 0830 FFS 2, 3&4 Firefighter Survival Skills 3 SFI 2 CFI 3 Instructors November 12, 2018 Monday 1830 TCO Unit 5 Truck Company Operations Unit 5 Student Manual 2 CFI 1 Instructor November 14, 2018 Wednesday 1830 TCO Unit 6 Truck Company Operations Unit 6 Student Manual 1 Instructor November 17, 2018 Saturday 0830 TCO 2, 4&7 Truck Company Operations Unit 2&4 SKILLS 2 Instructors 2 CFI 2 Instructors November 19, 2018 Monday 1830 TCO 8 Truck Company Operations Unit 7&8 SKILLS, FINAL EXAM 2 Instructors 2 CFI 2 Instructors November 26, 2018 Monday 1900 GRADUATION ---PAGE BREAK--- PERQUISITES: ALL MUST BE PRESENTED AT REGISTRATION 8/1/2018 @1830 Hr. • Signed Training Authorization Letter with proof of fit test and OSHA physical • Set Accountability tags • Notebook w/pen • IFSTA STUDENT MANUAL • Complete set of approved turnout gear • Approved SCBA w/spare cylinder • Appropriate dress- no shorts, open toed shoes, sleeveless shirts- Department t-shirts ok • NO Body piercings for hands-on sessions, all students • ICS 100 & ICS 700 Certificates • Signed Candidate Agreement • 20’ 8-10 mm non-life, utility rope for knot tying & fire ground functions • Completed take home study guides and required check off skill sheets • 32 oz. sports drink to mix with drinking water for all hands-on sessions 16 Homework skills to be signed off by home FD: NYS Skill Sheets 2-I-1; 2-I-2; 6-I-6 & 7; 6-I-8 & 9; 8-I-1; 10-I-1; 11-I-1; 11-I-2; 12-I-1; 15-I-1 & 2; 15-I-3 & 4; 15-I-6; 15-I-10 & 14; 15-I-11 & 14; 18-I-1, 2 & 3; 18-I-6 & 7.