May 2024 Alabama Fire College
FIRESERVICE Join us to discuss upcoming events, issues, and statewide reports on topics impacting the fire service in Alabama Anyone involved in the Alabama fire service is welcome! Briefing ALABAMA hostedbytheAlabamaFireCollege June 11 @ 10 am
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SPONSORED BY THE ALABAMA FIRE COLLEGE MSTEAMSLINK Attendthelecture in-personorviaMSTeams forthesamecredit! For current offerings & vacancies, visit us at www.alabamafirecollege.org. registation@alabamafirecollege.org 1.800.241.2467 The following classes are offered to Alabama VFFs only, on a weekendbased schedule. Tuition is waived; student is responsible for books. Fire & Emergency Services Instructor I: June 8, 9, 29, & 30 Fire & Emergency Services Instructor II: July 13, 14, 27, & 28 Fire Apparatus Operator: Pumper: August 10, 11, 24, & 25
JUNE 26 - ALBERTVILLE Lectures @ 9am Lunch @ 11am Skills Lab @ 12pm FREE PHYSICIANLED CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMS PROVIDERS www.alabamafirecollege.org/emschallenge @AlabamaEMSChallenge
12 - BIRMINGHAM Birmingham Fire & Rescue Station #1 Upstairs Conference Room 1808 Seventh Ave. N., Birmingham 35203 Sand Mountain Park & Amphitheater 700 SMPA Blvd., Albertville 35950
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Updates
Lithium-ion battery safety: When purchased and used correctly, lithium-ion batteries can provide a valuable service, but there is a risk of fire and injury if uncertified batteries or chargers are used Get NFPA resources for your community and information on how to recycle batteries from the Electrical Safety Foundation.
Featured SparkySchoolhouse.org resource of the month: I Spy Fire Safety Checklist. This Sparky-themed checklist is a great addition to your outreach efforts for electrical safety. Kids will learn the importance of staying away from matches and lighters, having a “kidfree zone” around things that can get hot, and safe charging with their mobile phones (lithium-ion batteries). This sheet encourages families to work together to be fire safe. Also available in pads of 100.
Join leading fire and life safety advocates from around the world to learn and network with peers! NFPA’s Spotlight on Public Education is back at C&E in Orlando with amazing sessions. Register today.
NFPA introduces a series of free resources, guidelines, and information to help raise awareness about electrical vehicle fires and safe charging practices at home. nfpa org/evsafetyinfo
Featured Sparky org resource of the month: Explore a Truck
EMAC submissions: Please submit a comment to propose adding new messaging, or revising /amending an existing message. The submitter need not be a member of the Educational Messages Advisory Committee or NFPA
If you are having any technical issues with the Steps to Safety™ online course, contact us via e-mail at custserv@nfpa.org or by phone at 1-800-344-3555 (press 2 for Customer Support), Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET.
You know the direction you want to go to pursue a meaningful career in emergency medicine or the fire service. We want to see you achieve that goal.
Although the Alabama Fire College does not offer scholarships or financial aid, we have compiled resources that may assist with funding your education. Scan the QR code to visit our webpage dedicated to outside resources.
Disclaimer: The opportunities listed on the webpage do not serve as an endorsement or advertisement of any program or entity While we strive to provide accurate information, the details of these external scholarship opportunities may change without notice. Users are encouraged to verify the validity and current status of any scholarship before applying. We cannot guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided.
We also strongly encourage you to verify with the specific scholarship entity that the Alabama Fire College would qualify for the award. Scholarships marked with a red verification badge have been confirmed by our staff as an approved educational institution by the awarding entity.
www.alabamafirecollege.org/scholarships 1.800.241.2467 registration@alabamafirecollege.org
Volunteer Rescue Student Tuition Reimbursement Program
Each year, emergency medical service agencies in Alabama hire more than 300 Emergency Medical Services Personnel (EMSP)s to offer life-saving support to their communities In addition to these paid openings, the more than 900 volunteer fire departments and rescue squads in Alabama also rely on certified and committed EMSPs to meet their community needs The State of Alabama created the Volunteer Rescue Student Tuition Reimbursement Program (Act 2018-524) in 2018 and modified the program in 2023 (Act 2023-353) The legislation allows for students who obtain their EMT, Advanced EMT, and Paramedic certification from an Alabama Community College, the Alabama Fire College, or the University of South Alabama to be reimbursed their tuition costs for the training. INCLUDES ALL THREE LEVELS: EMT, ADVANCED EMT, & PARAMEDIC
In order to qualify for the Volunteer Rescue Student Tuition Program, the applicant must commit – and show verification of a commitment – to at least two years of service to a volunteer fire or rescue squad. This increases the worker’s experience and helps local communities.
HOW IT WORKS Student submits program agreement & documents 1. ACCS reviews packet, complete, issues reimbursement* to College or Sponsoring Agency 2. College disburses reimbursement to student 3 (*All funding is based on availability)
COMMIT FOR TWO YEARS, GET REIMBURSED TUITION
Upcoming Course Vacancies
Course Location Date Advanced Fire Investigator Decatur RTC June 10-14 AFC September 16-20 Anniston RTC November 11-15 Airport Fire Fighter Ft. Novosel RTC October 21-25 Muscle Shoals RTC December 2-6 Alabama National Fire Academy State Weekend NFA (Emmitsburg, MD) June 20-24 Fire and Emergency Services Instructor I AFC July 22-26 AFC September 30-October 4 Fire and Emergency Services Instructor II AFC July 29-August 8 AFC October 7-11 AFC November 18-22 Fire and Emergency Services Instructor III AFC August 5-9 AFC October 14-18 AFC December 2-6 Anniston RTC August 19-23 Fire Apparatus Operator: Aerial AFC July 15-19 AFC September 30-October 4 Fire Apparatus Operator: Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Ft. Novosel RTC October 26-27 Muscle Shoals RTC September 14-15 Muscle Shoals RTC December 7-8 Fire Apparatus Operator: Mobile Water Supply AFC June 25-26 AFC July 29-30 AFC September 23-24
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Upcoming Course Vacancies
Course Location Date Fire Apparatus Operator: Pumper AFC September 16-20 Fire Department Safety Officer: Health and Safety Officer AFC July 15-19 AFC September 16-20 Fire Department Safety Officer: Incident Safety Officer AFC July 8-12 AFC September 9-13 Fire Fighter I/II Bridge Program Anniston RTC June 17-August 2 Ft Payne RTC August 12-September 20 Fire Fighter I/II Albertville RTC September 9-November 15 Muscle Shoals RTC September 9-November 15 Fire Inspector I AFC August 5-9 AFC October 14-18 AFC November 18-22 Fire Inspector II AFC August 12-16 AFC October 21-25 AFC December 2-6 Fire Inspector III AFC August 19-23 AFC October 28-November 1 AFC December 9-13 Anniston RTC August 26-30 Shelby County RTC July 8-12 continued >
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Course Location Date Hazardous Materials/WMD - Incident Commander Anniston RTC August 26-30 AFC October 21-25 Hazardous Materials/WMD - Technician Decatur RTC November 18-24 Huntsville RTC December 2-9 Live Fire Instructor/Live Fire Instructor-In-Charge Anniston RTC August 5-8 Ft Payne RTC August 13-16 AFC October 29-November 1 Marine Fire Fighter Mobile RTC September 30-October 4 Public Fire & Life Safety Educator I AFC June 5-7 AFC September 25-27 Public Fire & Life Safety Educator II AFC June 10-12 Anniston RTC July 22-24 Public Information Officer AFC June 24-26 Public Safety Telecommunicator I/II Anniston RTC June 10-12 AFC August 28-30 AFC November 13-15 RT: Cave I/II (Non-Cert) Huntsville Cave Rescue Unit July 25-28 RT: Cave I/II Huntsville Cave Rescue Unit July 25-29 Technical Rescue Personnel: Common Passenger Vehicle Rescue Awareness, Operations, and Technician Ft. Novosel RTC August 12-16 Ft Payne RTC September 9-13 AFC October 7-11 Anniston RTC October 21-25 continued >
Upcoming Course Vacancies
Course Location Date Technical Rescue Personnel: Confined Space Rescue Awareness, Operations, and Technician AFC September 16-20 Decatur RTC August 26-30 Shelby County RTC September 9-13 Technical Rescue Personnel: Rope Rescue Awareness and Operations AFC August 19-23 AFC October 21-25 Technical Rescue Personnel: Rope Rescue Technician Over-the-Mtn RTC June 10-14 AFC August 26-30 Anniston RTC August 26-30 Ft. Payne RTC September 16-20 Huntsville RTC September 23-27 Ozark RTC October 21-25 AFC October 28-November 1 Ft. Novosel RTC November 4-8 Technical Rescue Personnel: Structural Collapse Rescue Awareness, Operations, and Technician Huntsville RTC October 24-31 Technical Rescue Personnel: Trench Rescue Awareness, Operations, and Technician Ft Payne RTC September 23-27 AFC September 30-October 4 Huntsville RTC September 30-October 4 Technical Rescue Personnel: Watercraft Rescue Awareness, Operations, and Technician Prattville RTC August 5-9 Technical Rescue Personnel: Wilderness Search and Rescue Awareness, Operations, and Technician Florence RTC November 4-8 Over-the-Mtn RTC December 9-13 Prattville RTC November 4-8 Youth Firesetting Intervention Specialist AFC July 22-23