ALABAMA FIRE COLLEGE
PERSONNEL STANDARDS & EDUCATION COMMISSION
Work Session: July 16th
Meeting: July 17th
Personnel Standards & Education Commission
work sessions and meetings are open for public attendance. Meetings dates and other information can be found at www.alabamafirecollege.org/commission.
PARAMEDIC NATIONAL REGISTRY REVIEW WITH JON PURYEAR
July 30-31
Join us for a Paramedic National Registry Review with Jon Puryear at the Alabama Fire College! Register online at www.alabamafirecollege.org/puryear.
ALABAMA FIRE SERVICE BRIEFING
hosted by the Alabama Fire College
August 13 @ 10 am
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!
SUMMIT
NFPA Safety Summit: September 5th
CRR Workshop: September 6th
Save the dates! Registration will open soon.
EMS Lt. Shane Holliday Fultondale Fire Rescue
Congrats to EMS Lt. Shane Holliday, Fultondale Fire Rescue, winner of a seat in our Critical Care Academy!
Lectures @ 9am Lunch @ 11am Skills Lab @ 12pm
Lt Holliday took part in the Alabama EMS Challenge on May 22, during which we awarded a participating Paramedic with free tuition to our Critical Care Academy.
Attend the lecture in-person or via MS Teams for the same credit!
www.alabamafirecollege.org/ems
STATEWIDE VOLUNTEER
FIRE FIGHTER 160
Orientation
October 1, 2024 via Zoom
VFF Module I
October 28 to December 15, 2024
VFF Module II
January 6 to February 22, 2025
VFF Module III
A&O
NFA CLASSES
Best Practices in Community Risk Reduction January 27-28
Decision Making for Initial Company Operations March 8-9
Strategies and Tactics for Initial Company Operations April 28-29
Preparation for Initial Company Operations July 26-27
Youth Firesetter Program Manager September 22-23
WEEKEND CLASSES FOR VOLUNTEER FIRE FIGHTERS
The following classes are offered to Alabama VFFs on a weekend-based schedule Tuition is waived; student is responsible for books Call 1(800)2412467 to register.
Honor Guard: October 3-5, 2024
Fire Officer I: January 11, 12, 25, 26
Fire Investigator: February 8, 9, 22, 23
Technical Rescue Personnel: Rope Rescue Awareness & Operations: March 8, 9, 22, 23
Technical Rescue Personnel: Common Passenger Vehicle Rescue Awareness, Operations, and Technician: April 12, 13, 26, 27
Fire Apparatus Operator: Mobile Water Supply: May 3-4
Fire & Emergency Services
Instructor I: June 7, 8, 21, 22
Fire & Emergency Services
Instructor II: July 12, 13, 26, 27
Fire Apparatus Operator: Pumper: August 9, 10, 23, 24
Fire Officer II: September TBA
www.alabamafirecollege.org 1.800.241.2467
Published 7-5-24 Subject to change Visit our website for the most current information
Fire Prevention Week Theme Announced: NFPA has officially launched the 2024 Fire Prevention Week™ (FPW™) theme, “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!™” The campaign strives to educate everyone about the importance of having working smoke alarms in the home. Watch the launch video and learn more about this year’s calls to action!
Upcoming
Webinars and Professional Development Opportunities
Current State of Smoking-Related Fires in the United States (Wednesday, July 17 @ 11:30am)
In 2003, some U S states began requiring that all cigarettes sold must be “fire safe” that is, have sharply reduced ignition strength or ability to start fires. From 2003 to 2010, the number of civilian deaths in smoking-material fires fell by an average of 21 percent. In 2012, fire-safe cigarette laws became effective in all 50 states. Additionally, fire safety professionals have been trying to educate the public about the dangers of smoking on oxygen. However, despite efforts to reduce cigarette fires, we are coming up short. More information is needed to help inform and develop future prevention initiatives. This webinar will discuss these initiatives and provide an update on a related Fire Protection Research Foundation project. Register now!
Fire Prevention Week 2024 Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work For You! (Tuesday, August 6 @ 1pm)
This year’s FPW campaign, “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!™” strives to educate everyone about the importance of having working smoke alarms in the home. In this webinar you will learn the WHY behind the campaign’s key calls to action: INSTALL, TEST, and REPLACE. Subject matter experts will share new smoke alarm technology updates, best practices, and how to plan and implement a successful FPW campaign using NFPA resources Register now!
NFPA seeks comments as it considers the development of a comprehensive standard addressing battery hazards. Visit the New Standard Development on Battery Safety webpage for more information about the proposed new standard and how to comment and get involved.
Call for proposals for NFPA Conference & Expo® in Las Vegas, Nevada, on June 16–18, 2025! Applications must be received by Monday, September 9, 2024. Submit now.
Website Updates and Seasonal Topics
Sparky Schoolhouse Website Tour This video takes viewers on a walk-through of key features, functions and resources on the only NFPA website for educators and families.
Summer Safety Download safety tips on grilling, fireworks, and the risks of electric shock drowning in pools and at marinas.
PEER SUPPORT AWARENESS
1 hour / online / on-demand
This behavioral health awareness online course will educate students regarding critical incident stress management and peer support, signs and symptoms of behavioral and emotional distress, the benefits of psychological support and education, understanding mental health diagnosis and treatment, and suicide awareness.
This course meets the prerequisite for the following courses:
Fire Fighter I/II
Peer Support Member
TRP: Rope Awareness & Operations Rescue
Volunteer Fire Fighter
Upcoming Course Vacancies
Attention Fire Departments!
Do you have stories of lives saved by smoke alarms? We want to hear from you! We're working on a project to highlight the incredible impact smoke alarms have in our communities. If your department has documented cases where a smoke alarm alerted residents to a fire and saved lives, please share them with us. Your stories could inspire others to install or check their smoke alarms and make a real difference in fire safety. Email your documented saves to smokealarms@alabamafirecollege.org. Let's work together to spread the word about the importance of smoke alarms!
G E T A L A R M E D !
STATEWIDE VOLUNTEER FIRE FIGHTER 160
Orientation
October 1, 2024 via Zoom
VFF Module I
October 28 to December 15, 2024
VFF Module II
January 6 to February 22, 2025
VFF Module III
April 5-12, 2025
HazMat A&O
April 14 to May 31, 2025
NFA CLASSES
Best Practices in Community Risk Reduction
January 27-28
Decision Making for Initial Company Operations
March 8-9
Strategies and Tactics for Initial Company Operations
April 28-29
Preparation for Initial Company Operations
July 26-27
Youth Firesetter Program Manager
September 22-23
WEEKEND CLASSES FOR VOLUNTEER FIRE FIGHTERS
The following classes are offered to Alabama VFFs on a weekend-based schedule. Tuition is waived; student is responsible for books. Call 1(800)2412467 to register.
Honor Guard: October 3-5, 2024
Fire Officer I: January 11, 12, 25, 26
Fire Investigator: February 8, 9, 22, 23
Technical Rescue Personnel: Rope Rescue Awareness & Operations: March 8, 9, 22, 23
Technical Rescue Personnel: Common Passenger Vehicle Rescue Awareness, Operations, and Technician: April 12, 13, 26, 27
Fire Apparatus Operator: Mobile Water Supply: May 3-4
Fire & Emergency Services
Instructor I: June 7, 8, 21, 22
Fire & Emergency Services
Instructor II: July 12, 13, 26, 27
Fire Apparatus Operator: Pumper: August 9, 10, 23, 24
Fire Officer II: September TBA
www.alabamafirecollege.org 1.800.241.2467
Published 7-5-24. Subject to change. Visit our website for the most current info.
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.
Volunteer Rescue Student Tuition Reimbursement Program
INCLUDES ALL THREE LEVELS: EMT, ADVANCED EMT, & PARAMEDIC
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.
COMMIT
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
