CORAL SPRINGS REGIONAL INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Liz Williams, Operations Manager ⚫ 4180 NW 120th Ave – 954-346-1774

The Coral Springs Regional Institute of Public Safety (CSRIPS) is led by Liz Williams. Liz was appointed to the position in October after serving as the Compliance Coordinator for the past 7 years. During her tenure, Liz led the effort on multiple initiatives including COE accreditation for the main campus, implement the paramedic program, adding Florida Prepaid and Florida 529 student payment options as well as adding additional licensed and accredited campuses. The Coral Springs Regional Institute of Public Safety (CSRIPS), formerly the Coral Springs Fire Academy, sits on approximately four acres in the Coral Springs Corporate Park. Along with the 3 main programs, EMT-Basic, EMT-Paramedic and Firefighter I & II, CSRIPS conducts CPR training, continuing education, facilty usage and promotions for other agencies.

APPROVALS AND ACCREDITING ORGANIZATIONS

Approvals

• Department of Health • Bureau of Fire Standards and Training • American Heart Association

Licenses

• Department of Education, Commission for Independent Education

Accreditation

• Council on Occupational Education (COE) • Committee on Accreditation for the EMS Professions (COAEMSP) • Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)

In 2001, CSRIPS (CSFA) first opened its doors utilizing the training tower at Station 71 then gradually expanding and adding the EMT program in 2003 in an annex on Sample Rd and University Drive. Rapidly expanding in the number of classes offered, CSRIPS had to look for additional space. In 2007, CSRIPS moved to its current facility thus adding additional classroom space and fireground acreage. As CSRIPS became established with Firefighter I & II and EMT-Basic, the focus moved to accreditation. In 2014, CSRIPS became accredited with the Council on Occupational Education and later that year, added the Paramedic program. 21 years after its inception, CSRIPS is a top-rated school and a four-time winner of the Florida Fire Service Training and Education Provider of the Year Award.

Even during a global pandemic, firefighter/paramedics retire, and positions need to be filled. CSRIPS continued to produce graduates in the firefighter, EMT and paramedic programs while conducting classes in the safest ways possible to protect the students, staff and faculty. Navigating these challenging times was never dull.

Accomplishments:

• Add a satellite campus in Lauderhill • Expanded our clinical sites affiliations with the addition of Florida

Medical Center • Returned to onsite training • Parking lot expansion • Began construction on back lot to increase fireground space • Began construction on outdoor bathrooms and rehab facility • Added 3 extractors for bunker gear cleaning

The 3 Main Programs; EMT-Basic, EMT-Paramedic and Firefighter I & II

EMT-Basic, EMT-Paramedic and Firefighter I & II are the three main programs conducted by CSRIPS. These programs are approved by their governing body and also accredited through the Council on Occupational Education (COE).

PROGRAM

EMT-BASIC EMT-PARAMEDIC Firefighter I & II No. of Classes No. of Students

11 212

9 7 176 220

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION

The City of Coral Springs is an Authorized Training Center for the American Heart Association. With this designation assigned to the Coral Springs Regional Institute of Public Safety (CSRIPS), there are approximately 8 classes per month held at the main campus. Additionally, CSRIPS provides onsite instruction to companies and schools throughout the region. With the challenges of COVID-19 and teaching the hands-on course, CSRIPS has been able to make in class changes to allow for resumption of classes in a safe manner.

PROGRAM No. of Classes No. of Students

Heartsaver CPR AED First Aid 25 78 K-12 Heartsaver 9 BLS Healthcare Provider 83 420 Stop The Bleed 2 15

LOOK WHO’S BACK!

As we passed the midway point of 2021, it became more apparent that we were trying to return to some normalcy. That meant the 2 local high schools that have partnerships with CSRIPS were ready to return. We were happy to see our students return at Coral Springs High School and West Boca High School. With updated guidelines in place, each location has been able to return to the classroom and resume the EMTBasic programs. Coral Springs High School

West Boca High School Students are required to complete all 306 hours of the program including the clinical rotations and station rides. Passing the final and completing all the hours provides the student with the necessary certificate to test for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) to receive an EMT license.

Coral Springs High School students take EMT-Basic as an elective while the West Boca High School students are part of the HOSA program. HOSA is Health Occupations Students of America, and a majority of these students will be entering the medical field and the rest into public safety.

Under AHA, CSRIPS provides

• Heartsaver CPR AED First Aid • BLS Healthcare Provider • ACLS – Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support • PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support

As an Authorized Training Center, CSRIPS also provides oversight to numerous Training Sites (TS). These locations are external to the City of Coral Springs and consist of other fire agencies and hospitals. CSRIPS ensures the training sites comply 8 with all AHA standards and guidelines.

WELCOME ABOARD

In 2021, CSRIPS expanded its footprint to Lauderhill. The partnership was formed to assist Lauderhill with community outreach programs and a desire to provide Lauderhill residents with a means to give back and serve their community.

With the first class at full capacity, it was quickly realized that CSRIPS and Lauderhill are positioned to make this a successful program.

Classes take place at 3120 NW 12th Place, Lauderhill on the second floor of Station 110. The facility provides classroom space, breakout rooms, equipment storage and a full breakroom. CSRIPS and Lauderhill are planning on offering EMT-Basic at Lauderhill 3 times per year during the Winter, Spring and Summer semesters.

OUTSIDE BUSINESS

CSRIPS not only provides instruction to students desiring to enter the field of public safety, but we also support the region with continuing education classes and conduct promotions for other agencies.

Promotionals Completed in FY21

• Driver • Lieutenant • Captain • Battalion Chief 6 7 1 1

Classes

• Driver Engineer/EVOC

Completed in FY21

4

Continuing Education & CSRIPS Burn Facility

CSRIPS has a Class A burn structure providing the region with one of the only facilities to do a true structure burn. During the FY21, multiple agencies in the region had facility usage agreements in place.

The 2020 – 2021 academic and fiscal year presented everyone with training challenges. Our first responders were constantly called in for overtime therefore reducing the number of students on the calendar this year. For the most part classes continued but numbers were a bit lower and in some cases a few classes were cancelled.

PROGRAM

Continuing Education No. of Classes No. of Students

76 1160