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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. ---PAGE BREAK--- 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. 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 6/27/19 • 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 asked to donate Fifty Dollars $50.00 . Payment must be made prior to class on August 18, 2019. 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 ---PAGE BREAK--- 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 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: ---PAGE BREAK--- INSTRUCTORS SFI#: SFI SIGNATURE: DATE: Cortland County NYS IFO (FIREFIGHTER I) and BEFO Summer 2019 COURSE SCHEDULE REGISTRATION 5/18/19 0800 hr. May 18, 2019 Saturday 0800 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, SCBA, PPE, Lunch, Snack 2 Instructors May 18, 2019 Saturday 1100 hr Unit 2 3 hours BEFO FF Safety/PPE Presentation IFSTA Ch 2&6 1 Instructor 1 Instructor May 18, 2019 Saturday 1400 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 Instructors May 19, 2019 Sunday 0800 IFO Unit 6 3 hours IFO Survival Skills 9-1-8, 11, 11A, 12, 12A, 14, 15, 16 3 SFI 2 CFI 3 Instructors May 19, 2019 Sunday 1100 IFO Unit 7 3 hours IFO PPE/SCBA skills; SCBA Emergencies; TOAC; Maze, homework issued 4 SFI 2 CFI 4 Instructors May 19, 2019 Sunday 1400 IFO Unit 10 3 hours IFO SCBA skills, maze TOAC make up 4 SFI 2 CFI 4 Instructors June 27, 2019 Thursday 0800 hr Unit 4 3 hours BEFO Fire department communications IFSTA Ch 3 1 instructor 1 Instructor July 27, 2019 Thursday 1100 Unit 5 3 hours BEFO Building Construction presentation IFSTA Ch 4 1 instructor 1 Instructor June 27, 2019 Thursday 1400 Unit 6 3 hours BEFO Fire Behavior (fire control) presentation Written evaluation #1 IFSTA Ch 5 1 instructor 1 Instructor June 28, 2019 Friday 0800 Unit 8 3 hours BEFO Ropes/Knots; ground ladder presentation IFSTA Ch 8, 12 1 instructor 1 Instructor June 28, 2019 Friday 1100 Unit 7 3 hours BEFO Portable fire extinguishers with live fire 7-1-1, 2, 3 Ch. 7 3 SFI 2 CFI 3 Instructors ---PAGE BREAK--- June 28, 2019 Friday 1400 Unit 9 3 hours BEFO Ground ladders & rope skills 8-1-2 thru 8-1-12 Ch 12 3 SFI 2 CFI 3 Instructors July 8, 2019 Monday 0800 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 July 8, 2019 Monday 1100 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 June 8, 2019 Monday 1400 Unit 12 3 hours BEFO Water supply, hose, fire stream presentation Written evaluation #2 (take home) Ch 14, 15, 16 1 instructor 1 Instructor July 9, 2019 Tuesday 0800 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 July 9, 2019 Tuesday 1100 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 July 9, 2019 Tuesday 1400 Unit 15 3 hours BEFO Loss Control & activities 18-1-8 thru 11 IFSTA Ch 18 1 instructor 1 Instructor July 10, 2019 Wednesday 0800 Unit 16 3 hours BEFO Origin and Cause, Scene lighting presentations Ch 19 Pgs 479-484 1 instructor 1 Instructor July 10, 2019 Wednesday 1100 Unit 17 3 hours BEFO Life Safety initiatives/CS Awareness presentation; review IFSTA Ch 21 Pgs 538-540 1 instructor 1 Instructor July 10, 2019 Wednesday 1400 Unit 18 3 hours BEFO Forcible Entry & Tactical ventilation presentations; written evaluation #3 (Take home) IFSTA Ch 11, 13 1 instructor 1 Instructor July 11, 2019 Thursday 0800 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 Instructors July 11, 2019 Thursday 1100 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 July 11, 2019 Thursday 1400 Unit 21 3 hours BEFO BEFO FINAL, FINAL skills 3 SFI 2 CFI 3 Instructors July 12, 2019 Friday 0800 Unit 1 3 hours IFO Introduction/Orientation/BEFO Review PPE & SCBA Skills 1 instructor 1 Instructor ---PAGE BREAK--- July 12, 2019 Friday 1100 Unit 2 3 hours IFO Fire Control presentation IFSTA Ch 17 1 instructor 1 Instructor July 12, 2019 Friday 1400 Unit 3 3 hours IFO Structural search presentation IFSTA Ch 9 1 Instructor 1 Instructor July 15, 2019 Monday 0800 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 July 15, 2019 Monday 1100 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 3 Instructors July 15, 2019 Monday 1400 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 July 16, 2019 Tuesday 0800 Unit 9 3 hours IFO Hose, hose advancement skills 3 SFI 2 CFI 3 Instructors July 16, 2019 Tuesday 1100 Unit 11 3 hours IFO Vehicle fires 17-1-8 4 SFI 4 Instructors July 16, 2019 Tuesday 1400 Unit 14 3 hours IFO Initial (multiple) Company Operations NO LIVE FIRE 4 SFI 2 CFI 4 Instructors July 17, 2019 Wednesday 0700 Unit 12 4 hours BEFO/IFO Structural fires 1; Skill 17-I-1 A LIVE FIRE 4 SFI 4 CFI 4 Instructors July 17, 2019 Wednesday 1100 Unit 13 4 hours BEFO/IFO Structural Fires 2; Skill 17-I-1 B LIVE FIRE 4 SFI 4 CFI 4 Instructors July 18, 2019 Thursday 0800 Unit 22 4 hours Befo/IFO WASH ALL GEAR Haz Mat presentation IFSTA Ch 23 1 Instructor 1 Instructor July 18, 2019 Thursday 1200 Unit 23 4 hours BEFO/IFO Haz Mat presentation IFSTA Ch 23 1 instructor 1 Instructor July 19, 2019 Friday 0800 Unit 24 4 hours BEFO/IFO Haz Mat presentation; Haz Mat activities 24-I-7 to 11 *WASH ALL PPE* IFSTA Ch 24 2 SFI 2 Instructor July 19, 2019 Friday 1200 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 Instructor July 22, 2019 Monday 0800 Unit 16 IFO 3 hours IFO SCBA/IFO FINAL written and skills 3 SFI 1 CFI 3 Instructors ---PAGE BREAK--- July 22, 2019 Monday 1100 Unit 15 3 hours IFO Final Skills evaluation 3 SFI 1 CFI 3 Instructors July 22, 2019 Monday 1400 FFS/SCBA Confidence Unit1 SCBA Confidence Unit 1 presentation, Firefighter Survival Unit 1 Student Manual 1 Instructor July 23, 2109 Tuesday 0800 TCO Unit 1, 3, 5 Truck Company Operations Unit 1 presentation Student Manual 1 Instructor July 24, 2019 Wednesday 0800 FFS 2-4 SCBA 2, 3, 4 Firefighter Survival skills SCBA Confidence/Calling the MAYDAY SKILLS, FINAL 3 SFI, 2 CFI 3 SFI, 2CFI 6 Instructors July 25, 2019 Thursday 0800 TCO 2,4,6 Truck Company Operations Unit 2,4,6 SKILLS 2 SFI 2 CFI 2 Instructors July 26, 2019 Friday 0800 TCO 7,8 Truck Company Operations Unit 7&8 SKILLS, FINAL EXAM 2 SFI 2 CFI 2 Instructors July 29, 2019 1900 Monday GRADUATION PERQUISITES: ALL MUST BE PRESENTED AT REGISTRATION 5/18/2019 0800 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 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL SESSIONS BEGINNING 6/27/2019 @ 0800 Hr.• ICS 100 & ICS 700 Certificates • Signed Candidate Agreement • 20’ 8-10 mm non-life, utility rope for knot tying & fire ground functions COMPLETE “COURAGE TO BE SAFE” online course, due 7/22/19- • 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.