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MARYLAND FIRE AND RESCUE INSTITIUE

The Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute (MFRI) is the state’s comprehensive emergency services training agency. We have more than 90 years of experience providing state-of-the-art emergency medical, fire, rescue, code enforcement, and disaster training programs to our emergency services providers in the state of Maryland. Through the dedication of more than 65 full-time faculty and staff members, as well as the support of more than 600 state-certified field instructors, MFRI provides training to more than 26,000 students a year. MFRI prides itself on its ability to present programs that meet our customers’ needs through site-specific mobile training or at any one of our regional training centers.

MFRI is an entity of the University of Maryland, College Park with its headquarters and academy located on the College Park campus as well as six regional training centers located in Edgewood, Cresaptown, Mount Airy, Centreville, Princess Anne, and La Plata. MFRI’s courses are developed to be in full compliance with national fire service training standards. Our written and practical examination process has been accredited by the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications and the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress with respect to meeting the certification requirements of the National Fire Protection Association Fire Service Professional Qualifications Standards.

This MFRI course catalog identifies the specifications and prerequisites for each course. Please review the catalog carefully for the manner in which classes are conducted. For the responsibilities of the students who attend these classes, policies and procedures can be found on MFRI’s instructor zone and student zone.

It is the goal of MFRI to provide outstanding service to EMS, fire, and rescue departments and to the students who take our courses. We work to constantly improve the emergency services training and education environment within Maryland.

Thank you for your participation as a student, and good luck to you in all your future endeavors.

Sincerely,

Michael E Cox Jr.

Michael E Cox Jr., MS, CFO, EFO, NRP Executive Director

MISSION STATEMENT

The Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute (MFRI) of the University of Maryland is the state's training and education system for all-hazard responses. The Institute plans, researches, develops, and delivers quality programs to prepare agencies and individuals to protect life, property, and the environment.

VISION STATEMENT

The Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute is and will continue to be a premier emergency services training and education organization by developing and delivering high-quality training. MFRI will constantly evolve to address developing trends and needs in emergency services training.

VALUE STATEMENT

Core values support the mission, shape the culture, and reflect that which is important to the Institute.

• Safety - Maintain strict safety standards to ensure the well-being of our students and instructors.

• Customer Success - Ensure student success by actively motivating and supporting students through a quality education experience.

• Academic Excellence - Ensure all training courses are of the highest possible quality.

• Integrity - Operate according to the highest ethical principles.

• Professionalism - Ensure that all faculty, staff, and instructors conduct themselves professionally.

• Diversity and Equity - Ensure that services are equally available to all and that the diverse group of faculty, staff, instructors, and students are treated with respect and fairness.

• Responsibility - Be accountable to customers, both internal and external, for the services provided.

Organizational

Organization

As part of MFRI’s 2020-2025 Strategic Plan, the steering committee recommended a goal to ensure an effective organizational structure to meet the needs of our customers as well as maintain efficiency in day-today operations. As a result, the work group assigned to this project restructured the current management teams and functional units, to resemble the National Incident Management System. The Institute is now organized into four separate sections: Finance and Administration, Operations, Logistics, and Planning. Each division is overseen by a Section Chief who reports to the Institute’s deputy director. Each section houses several units whose responsibilities are outlined in detail below.

Finance & Administration

The Finance and Administration Section is responsible for the administrative support, including time and compensation, purchasing, travel, and budget, of all MFRI sections.

Operations

The Operations Section is split in two as State Programs and Special Programs and will continue to be responsible for implementing and delivering programs in the field as well as providing technical support to all MFRI sections. State Programs oversees the regional offices that deliver MFRI programs to meet the needs of the in-state fire/emergency services departments and personnel of the counties they serve. Special Programs promotes and delivers MFRI programs to out-of-state fire/emergency service departments as well as business, industrial, and government clients.

Logistics

The Logistics Section is responsible for managing logistical support; overseeing risk management; administering all MFRI networks and computers; and developing and maintaining preregistration, registration, and transcript systems. The printing services unit is also a part of this section.

Planning

The Planning Section is responsible for the creation and revision of all MFRI programs. All professional development opportunities for full- and part-time personnel are handled by this section as well. Analytics and graphics are also included in this section.

COLLEGE CREDIT

The Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute (MFRI) has established Articulation Agreements with numerous colleges across the state whereby students may be eligible to receive college credit for select MFRI classes. Students who are interested in this opportunity are encouraged to contact their home institutions for additional information or assistance with this program.

INCIDENT COMMAND SIMULATION CENTER

The University of Maryland, Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute (MFRI) Incident Command Simulation Center (ICSC) at College Park offers state-of-the-art training opportunities to fire departments, EMS, law enforcement agencies, and other emergency responders. Students are presented with a variety of very realistic simulated incidents involving fires, hazardous materials incidents, mass casualty incidents, and other scenarios that afford them the opportunity to learn in a safe and supportive environment.

The training is tailored to meet the needs of the students. The simulations can enhance existing skills and develop new ones. From the newest members to more experienced incident commanders, situations are customized to allow all to benefit from the opportunity to practice and learn.

In addition to the large-screen pictures of various parts of the incidents that are displayed in multiple training rooms, the students use portable radios, maps, floor plans, tactical worksheets, and other supporting aids to practice size-up, communications skills, incident management, and safety, etc.

The ICSC instructors are experienced, seasoned emergency personnel with real-world skills in handling such incidents. They will provide students with challenging, rewarding, and enjoyable training.

The ICSC is utilized in support of Fire Officer I, II, and III, Hazardous Materials Incident Commander, and Fire Department Incident Safety Officer classes and can also be used to complement and enhance EMS Officer, Hazardous Materials Technician, and other courses. In addition, company drills can be formulated to meet the needs of departments and their members.

For those who find it challenging or impractical to attend training in College Park, MFRI has assembled a Mobile Simulation Lab (MSL). The kit contains many of the same resources used at the ICSC, including portable radios, maps, charts, vests, and other aids. The use of portable laptops and projectors enables us to offer a similar experience in areas remote from College Park. The mobile application enables us to take the training to many other audiences. Classes can be conducted at our MFRI regional offices or, in some cases, at individual fire stations or other suitable locations.

Schedules are flexible and can include evening and/or weekend classes to accommodate everyone’s needs.

If your department is interested in training or obtaining further information, please contact: mfri-simcenter@umd.edu.

Simulation of the Month

Hone your command and tactical skills with our simulation of the month.

The Incident Command Simulation Center now provides a monthly simulation for first responders to use individually or for company-level training. The realistic simulations allow first responders to hone command and tactical skills in a safe, simulated environment. Log onto mfri.org/incident-command-simulation-center for more information.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Special Programs is a part of the Operations Section at MFRI Headquarters College Park, MD

Serving: Worldwide – Commercial – DoD – US government customers on a contractual basis

Special Programs (SPS) offers training programs and consulting services, both nationally and internationally, to business, industry, and government in safety and health, regulatory compliance (OSHA CFR 1910 and 1926) training in HAZWOPER, Trench, Confined Space, Fall Protection plus a series of Annual Refresher Training, Loss Prevention and Control and a variety of other subjects.

Special Programs can deliver MFRI State Program Curriculum offerings (EMS, Fire, Hazardous Materials, Management, National Fire Academy Outreach and Rescue) listed in the catalog to organizations worldwide; and NFPA based curriculum classes with application processing leading to National Pro Board and IFSAC certification.

At MFRI, we take pride in our ability to provide training and consulting services that meet the needs of private industry customers and government customers alike, whether it is accomplished through site-specific, mobile training at a customer’s facility, or at any one of MFRI’s regional training centers located throughout the state of Maryland.

If your organization is interested in training offered by the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute at your facility, please contact:

Email: specialprog@mfri.org

Office: 301-226-9940

Fax: 301-314-0692

MFRI: 301-226-9900

800-275-6374

EQUIVALENCY CHALLENGE PROGRAM

Established July 1, 1987, the Equivalency Challenge Program is intended for emergency services personnel who desire to obtain credit for MFRI courses based on successful completion of similar courses through other training agencies or previous versions of similar MFRI courses.

Please note, not all classes qualify for equivalency.

The steps for equivalency testing, if applicable, are as follows:

1. Address a letter to the Certification Office of the Institute requesting equivalency challenge for a particular course. Include in the letter:

• Full name

• Social Security number (last four digits only)

• Home address

• Daytime telephone number(s)

• Department affiliation

2. Attach source documentation. This includes certificates or transcripts that attest to successful completion of the course and document course length. Source documentation is required to be the original version or certified copies. Source documentation must include the objectives of the course completed. The course in question must be equivalent to the objectives of the course for which equivalency is requested. It is the responsibility of the student to develop this comparison.

If approval is granted, the applicant will be contacted and a determination will be made as to where testing will take place. Scheduling of testing will be accomplished between the applicant and the regional office. Regional offices will only schedule testing for approved courses. All required test instruments for the course will be administered, including midterm and final written and practical exams as applicable to the particular course. Test instruments will be those used in the current MFRI course. A retest option is available by request following the MFRI guidelines for retesting examinations. Upon successful completion of the MFRI examination(s), the applicant will receive full credit for the MFRI course, and equivalent credit will be recorded on the applicant’s transcript. An individual who applies for equivalency testing for a course with a prerequisite(s) must complete any prerequisite(s) either by successfully completing the course or through equivalency testing. Individuals applying for equivalency testing are required to meet Institute program admission requirements.

The following will be considered for the equivalency process:

• Any previous edition of a MFRI course to the current edition of the course.

• Any corresponding level of certification to the current edition of the same MFRI course.

• Any corresponding level of training that previously qualified for certification for which the student failed to apply for certification correlated to the current edition of the same MFRI course.

• Any previous successful course completion through another training agency determined to be similar in content and length to a corresponding MFRI course.

INSTRUCTOR CHALLENGE CRITERIA

Individuals who meet certain criteria may be eligible to challenge MFRI’s Instructor Training Courses. These individuals must have completed instructor methodology courses based on NFPA 1041 Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications, or equivalent.

All challenge exams and assignments for grade must be completed at a MFRI Regional Office or MFRI Headquarters.

Individuals pursuing Instructor Training Course Equivalency for MICRB State Emergency Services Instructor certification, please note that .03F.(2)b.-d requires that:

A candidate shall complete the application process within 5 years of completion of an MICRBapproved instructor training course. If a candidate has completed the instructor training course between 5 and 10 years before beginning the application process, the candidate shall, in addition to the prescribed initial certification requirements, complete within 3 years of submitting their application 12 hours of approved instructor methodology as a co-requisite to the initial completion process. If a candidate has completed the instructor training course more than 10 years before beginning the application process, the candidate shall be required to successfully complete: A current, MICRBapproved instructor training program; or the Instructor Training Course Challenge process, as outlined in MICRB’s policy on Instructor Training Course Challenge Criteria.

Instructor Equivalency Challenge Checklists are provided to assist you in navigating the process.

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Instructor I Equivalency Challenge

To challenge Instructor I, the candidate must have successfully completed a MFRI or non-MFRI instructor methodology course. Candidates must provide a copy of the course syllabus, course description, and a certificate of completion or transcript that shows successful completion of the instructor methodology course work. The course must meet the NFPA 1041 Chapter 4 JPRs.

The documentation will be reviewed to determine if the candidate meets the educational equivalency challenge. If the course work is approved, the student must successfully complete each of the following components based on current NFPA 1041 Instructor I standards.

• All Performance Test Items (PTIs) as outlined in the current Instructor I course

• Written Exam - minimum score of 70%;

• Oral presentation as outlined in current Instructor I course.

Note: Once a challenge is approved, you will have 45 days to complete all written assignments and take the written exam. Additional time may be permitted to allow the candidate to attend a class to complete Process Based PTIs.

CHECKLIST FOR MFRI INSTRUCTOR I EQUIVALENCY CHALLENGE

Send a request via email to the MFRI Planning Section Chief to begin an equivalency challenge for Instructor I. In the email, provide the required documentation as outlined in the Instructor Challenge Procedure, e.g. certificates, transcripts, syllabus, etc.

Once the documentation is deemed as meeting the equivalency requirements, the MFRI Planning Section Chief will notify the MFRI Regional Office. The MFRI Regional Office will establish a course number for the candidate.

All components below must be completed through the MFRI Regional Office or MFRI Headquarters. Assignments and the passing criteria will be in accordance with the current Instructor I course requirements.

Successfully complete the written assignments. Projects (PTIs) cannot be emergency services based. All components must be the original work of the candidate.

Successfully complete the final oral presentation. Presentations cannot be emergency service based.

Successfully complete the written exam (70% minimum)

Allow two weeks for the class to be added to your transcript.

Once the equivalency appears on your transcript, you are eligible to apply for Pro Board certification through MFSPQB. An application with the appropriate payment and documentation must be sent to the MFSPQB representative.

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Instructor II Equivalency Challenge

To challenge Instructor II, the candidate must submit documentation electronically to ids@mfri.org that meets one of the following options:

Option One

Successful completion of a NFPA 1041 Instructor II course that meets the most recent NFPA 1041 Instructor II requirements. This course must have been taught by a MICRB-approved Instructor Trainer (.03E(3)(b)). Candidate must:

• Provide a copy of a course certificate of completion or a transcript that verifies successful completion of the course;

• Provide a copy of the course syllabus and a course description. This documentation must correspond to the exact course and year completed.

Option Two

MFSPQB, NPQS, or IFSAC Instructor II certification. Candidate must:

• Provide a copy of a MFSPQB, NPQS, or IFSAC certification card or certificate.

All documentation will be reviewed to determine if the candidate meets the educational equivalency challenge requirements. If the course work is approved, the student must successfully complete each of the following components based on current NFPA 1041 Instructor II standards:

• All Performance Test Items (PTIs) as outlined in the current Instructor II course.

• Written exam(s) as outlined in the current Instructor II course - minimum score 70%

INDIVIDUALS WITH A BACCALAUREATE

HIGHER

from an accredited college or university

Individuals who have a degree in education, who have not completed an Instructor II class, may bypass the challenge process and be submitted to the MICRB by their sponsoring agency for consideration, per .03E(3) (b):

“The MICRB may consider credentials of a degreed applicant verified by a sponsoring agency as having completed this requirement. Evidence of academic achievement in the field of education (adult education preferred) shall be submitted to the MICRB.”

At a minimum, the candidate must include a resume, transcripts and a course description or syllabus for all education courses completed within the degree. Unofficial transcripts may be submitted; however, the MICRB reserves the right to request official transcripts and additional supporting documentation.

See the following page for the Checklist.

CHECKLIST FOR MFRI INSTRUCTOR II EQUIVALENCY CHALLENGE

Send a request via email to the MFRI Planning Section Chief to begin an equivalency challenge for Instructor II. In the email, provide the required documentation of successful completion of an NFPA 1041 Level II Instructor Course. You may be required to provide additional documentation to allow verification that the course work met the requirements.

Once the documentation is evaluated and deemed as meeting the equivalency requirements, the MFRI Planning Section Chief will notify the MFRI Regional Office. The MFRI Regional Office will establish a course number for the candidate.

Successfully complete the written assignments (Product based Performance Test Items (PTIs)). PTIs cannot be Emergency Services related. All components must be the original work of the candidate.

Successfully complete the final oral presentation and other required Process based PTIs. Final presentations must be based on the written project and cannot be Emergency Services related. You will be required to attend two or more class sessions to fulfill the process-based requirements.

Successfully complete the written exam (70% minimum).

Allow two weeks for the class to be added to your transcript.

FOR MICRB STATE EMERGENCY SERVICES INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION:

The Instructor II certification or equivalency challenge must be within 5 years of the application date for MICRB certification. If it is between 5-10 years old, it can be used but the candidate must, in addition, successfully complete 12 hours of MICRB-approved Professional Development for Instructors (PDI). If it is over 10 years old, the candidate must follow the process for equivalency or retake and successfully complete the Instructor II course.

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POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Policies and procedures can be found in Canvas courses and on the MFRI Student Zone

http://mfri.org/students/

COURSE REVISIONS

The following courses are under revision or will be undergoing revision prior to the next printed catalog. As a result of the revision process, prerequisites, course requirements and/or hours may change. In addition, new programs may be added. Please refer to the website for the most up to date information.

Emergency Medical Services

Emergency Medical Officer II

Emergency Medical Technician

Emergency Medical Technical Skills Refresher

Emergency Medical Technical Refresher

Fire

Fire Inspector Classes1

Plans Examiner I/II2

Public Fire and Life Safety Educator (all levels)3

Firefighter I

Firefighter II

Emergency Vehicle Operator (all levels)

Airport Firefighter

Marine Firefighting for Land-Based Firefighters

Fire Department Incident Safety Officer

Fire Department Health and Safety Officer

Rescue

Rescue Technician: Swiftwater Rescue*

*Currently in the revision process

1Fire Inspector I, II, or III will no longer be offered after Spring 2025. NFPA has redesigned the levels of inspector. The new levels will be First Responder Inspector MGMT 228 and Fire Inspector MGMT 306. These are two separate tracks.

2Plans Examiner I and II will be replaced with MGMT 229 (Plans Examiner).

3Public Fire and Life Safety Educator I will be replaced with MGMT 102 in Spring 2025 and Public Fire and Life Safety Educator II will be replaced with MGMT 227 in Spring 2025.

2024-2025 COURSE OFFERINGS

EMERGENCY MEDICALSERVICES

The following list of course offerings is accurate as of July 1, 2024. Existing courses are revised and new courses are developed throughout the academic year, so please reference the MFRI website, mfri.org, for the most current list of available classes, course lengths, and prerequisites.

ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT (2020) PROVIDER COURSE ACLS (PALS)

Course Code: EMS 325

Course Length: 12 Hours

Prerequisite(s): Students must be a current, licensed Maryland advanced life support provider.

Course Description: This course is designed for healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest and other cardiovascular emergencies, including personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, intensive care, and critical care units. This is an instructor-led classroom course that highlights the importance of team dynamics and communication, systems of care, and immediate post-cardiac arrest care. It also covers airway management and related pharmacology. In this course, skills are taught in large group sessions and in small group testing and learning stations where casebased scenarios are presented.

Continuing Education: The continuing education hours are approved by the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) and are recognized by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).

ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT (REFRESHER)

Course Code: EMS 338

Course Length: 6 Hours

Prerequisite(s): Students must be a current, licensed advanced life support clinician and hold a current, CPR and AHA ACLS certification.

Course Description: This course is designed for healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest and other cardiovascular emergencies, including personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, intensive care, and critical care units. This is an instructor led classroom course that highlights the importance of team dynamics and communication, systems of care, and immediate post-cardiac arrest care. It also covers airway management and related pharmacology. In this course, skills are taught in large group sessions and in small group testing and learning stations where casebased scenarios are presented.

MIEMSS Website

https://www.miemss.org/home/ CECBEMS/CAPCE Website https://www.cecbems.org/ NREMT

Successful Completion: Students must attend all classroom sessions, successfully complete all pre-course work, all practical evaluation stations, and obtain a minimum score of 84% on the final written examination. To maintain these credentials, renewal training is required every two years.

https://www.nremt.org/

ADVANCED DISASTER LIFE SUPPORT VERISION 3.0 ADLS (NDLS)

Course Code: EMS 321

Course Length: 15 Hours

Prerequisite(s): MFRI Basic Disaster Life Support (EMS 226)

Course Description: Core elements of the course include disasters and public health emergencies; triage in disasters and public health emergencies; health system surge capacity for disasters and public health emergencies; community health emergency operations and response; and legal and ethical issues in disasters. Essential training components include population scenarios discussion; mass casualty triage tabletop and situational training exercises; surge tabletop scenario for a health care facility; personal protective equipment skills performance and decontamination video review; casualty management in small groups with simulated scenarios; and emergency operations center situational training exercise.

Continuing Education: The continuing education hours are approved by the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) and the Continuing Education Coordinating Board for Emergency Medical Services (CECBEMS) and are recognized by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).

ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT SKILLS FOR INSTRUCTORS

Course Code: EMS 243

Course Length: 12 Hours

Prerequisite(s): Students must be a current, licensed Maryland advanced life support clinician who has successfully completed MFRI Instructor I and Instructor II courses. Preference is given to students who already are EMS instructors for MFRI. To register, students must first contact the ALS Coordinator for approval at als@mfri.org

Course Description: This course, facilitated by the ALS Coordinator, MFRI Medical Director, and senior ALS instructors, evaluates ALS instructor candidates’ didactic, practical, and pedagogical knowledge related to their ability to teach ALS students. The course includes demonstration of small-group facilitation methods for ALS courses taught by MFRI. Students will be evaluated on their ability to teach two random ALS skills (unannounced before the class) as well as present a lecture-based lesson on an ALS topic of their choice. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, hands-on skill demonstrations, and team-focused practical exercises.

Continuing Education: This course is not eligible for continuing education credit.

MIEMSS Website https://www.miemss.org/home/ CECBEMS/CAPCE Website https://www.cecbems.org/ NREMT https://www.nremt.org/

Course Code: EMS 313

Course Length: 16 Hours

Prerequisite(s): Students must be a current, licensed Maryland advanced life support provider.

Course Description: This course addresses the most common medical complaints and offers a pragmatic method of patient assessment and management utilizing scene size-up, history, and physical examination to systematically rule out or support possibilities and probabilities in the medical patient. Major topics covered in the course are assessment of the medical patient; airway management, ventilation and oxygen therapy; hypoperfusion; dyspnea; chest pain; altered mental status; seizure and seizure disorders; acute abdominal pain; and gastrointestinal bleeding. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, and team-focused practical exercises.

Continuing Education: The continuing education hours are approved by the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS), and the Continuing Education Coordinating Board for Emergency Medical Services (CECBEMS), and are recognized by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).

ALS NATIONAL CONTINUED COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS REFRESHER (NCCR)

Course Code: EMS 307

Course Length: 30 Hours

Prerequisite(s): Students must be a current, licensed Maryland advanced life support clinician.

Course Description: Major topics covered in this course include airway management, cardiovascular emergencies, medical emergencies, trauma emergencies, special patient populations, and operations. Methods of instruction include facilitated lecture, interactive learning cases, and interactive learning sessions.

Continuing Education: In July 2017, the state of Maryland adopted the National Continued Competency Program (NCCP). The NCCP model divides training requirements into three areas: the National Continued Competency Requirements (NCCR), the Local Continued Competency Requirements (LCCR), and the Individual Continued Competency Requirements (ICCR). Each applicant recertifying his or her National Registry Paramedic certification will need the following:

• NCCR – 30 hours (fully provided by this course)

• LCCR – 15 hours (content as directed by MIEMSS – clinician does on their own)

• ICCR – 15 hours (per NR guidelines – clinician does on their own)

The continuing education hours are approved by the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) and are recognized by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).

MIEMSS Website

https://www.miemss.org/home/ CECBEMS/CAPCE Website

https://www.cecbems.org/ NREMT https://www.nremt.org/

Course Code: EMS 226

Course Length: 7.5 Hours

Prerequisite(s): Students must be a current, certified or licensed emergency medical services clinician, health care professional, public health professional or law enforcement officer.

Course Description: This course introduces concepts and principles to prepare health professionals for the management of injuries and illnesses caused by disasters and public health emergencies. The primary focus of the BDLS course is incorporation of an “all-hazards” approach to mass casualty management and populationbased care across a broad range of disasters. The course is designed to engage participants through interactive scenarios and group discussion. The overarching aim of the BDLS course is to teach a common lexicon, vocabulary, and knowledge base for the clinical and public health management of all ages and populations affected by disasters and public health emergencies, through a standardized curriculum that is practical and relevant for all health professionals.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONDER

Course Code: EMS 105

Course Length: 78 Hours (which includes National Registry Testing)

Prerequisite(s): There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Description: Major topics covered in this course are an introduction to the EMS system; legal aspects of care; equipment, tools, and supplies; general anatomy and patient assessment; respiratory system, resuscitation, and CPR; aids to resuscitation and oxygen administration; management of bleeding, shock, and soft tissue injuries; management of fractures and spinal injuries; environmental emergencies and care of burns; care of special patients, including obstetric, pediatric, and elderly; and special incidents including triage, water accidents, and gaining access to and moving patients. Methods of instruction include lecture, online activities, discussion, and team-focused practical exercises.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONDER REFRESHER

Course Code: EMS 207

Course Length: 15 Hours

Prerequisite(s): Students must be a current, licensed Maryland Emergency Medical Responder.

Course Description: Major topics covered in this course include review of legal aspects of care, patient assessment, and vital signs; respiratory and circulatory systems; CPR and airway obstruction techniques; oxygen delivery and adjuncts; suctioning wounds; bleeding control and shock; fractures; spinal injuries; medical and environmental emergencies; childbirth; special patients; crisis intervention; triage; and gaining access to and moving patients. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, and team-focused practical exercises.

Continuing Education: This course provides the 15 hours of continuing education required for Emergency Medical Responder recertification.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN WILL UNDERGO REVISION IN FY2025

Course Code: EMS 106

Course Length: 207 Hours

Prerequisite(s): There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Description: Major topics covered in this course include legal aspects of emergency care; infection control; patient assessment; the respiratory system; oxygen adjuncts and delivery; CPR; AED; bleeding control and management of soft tissue injuries; musculoskeletal injuries and management; spinal immobilization; pediatric and obstetric emergencies; crisis intervention; multiple casualty and triage management; ambulance operations; and EMS systems. Methods of instruction include lecture, classroom and online activities, discussion, and team-focused practical scenarios.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN REFRESHER WILL UNDERGO REVISION IN FY2025

Course Code: EMS 203

Course Length: 24 Hours

Prerequisite(s): Students must be a current, licensed Maryland Emergency Medical Technician.

Course Description: Major topics covered in the course are Maryland Medical Protocols for EMS providers; preparatory, airway, patient assessment, medical and behavioral situations; trauma situations; and emergency obstetrics, childbirth, infants, and children. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, and teamfocused practical exercises.

Continuing Education: This course provides the 24 hours of continuing education requirement for Emergency Medical Technician certification. MIEMSS Website https://www.miemss.org/home/ CECBEMS/CAPCE Website https://www.cecbems.org/ NREMT https://www.nremt.org/

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN SKILLS REFRESHER WILL UNDERGO REVISION IN FY2025

Course Code: EMS 202

Course Length: 12 Hours

Prerequisite(s): Students must be a current, licensed Maryland Emergency Medical Technician.

Course Description: Major topics covered in this course include infection control; patient assessment; oxygen adjuncts and delivery; CPR; AED; bleeding control and management of soft tissue injuries, musculoskeletal injuries, and spinal immobilization. Methods of instruction include discussion and team-focused practical exercises.

Continuing Education: This course does not meet the full requirements for Emergency Medical Technician recertification. Additional coursework is required to meet the MIEMSS requirements.

EMERGENCY PEDIATRIC CARE EPC (NAEMT)

Course Code: EMS 333

Course Length: 16 Hours

Prerequisite(s): Students must be a current, licensed Maryland basic or advanced life support provider.

Course Description: This course provides an in-depth understanding of the pathophysiology of the most common pediatric emergency issues, and stresses critical thinking skills to help practitioners make the best decisions for their patients. Major topics covered in this course include understanding kids; airway, breathing and oxygenation; cardiac emergencies; child abuse and neglect; common medical emergencies; the importance of family; hypoperfusion and shock; newborn resuscitation; pediatric trauma; and special health care needs. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, and team-focused practical exercises.

Continuing Education: The continuing education hours are approved by the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS), and are recognized by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).

GERIATRIC EDUCATION FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (NAEMT)

Course Code: EMS 316

Course Length: 8 Hours

Prerequisite(s): Students must be a current, licensed Maryland basic or advanced life support provider.

MIEMSS Website

https://www.miemss.org/home/ CECBEMS/CAPCE Website https://www.cecbems.org/ NREMT

https://www.nremt.org/

Course Description: Major topics covered in the course include aging; changes with age; communicating with older people and their caregivers; assessment of the older patient; endof-life care issues; trauma, musculoskeletal disorders and falls; immobilization; neurological emergencies and

altered mental status; respiratory and cardiovascular emergencies; elder abuse and neglect; pharmacology and medication toxicity; psychiatric emergencies; and intravenous therapy. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, and team-based practical exercises

MARYLAND RESCUE TASK FORCE FOR EMS

Course Code: EMS 335

Course Length: 8 Hours

Prerequisite(s): Students must be a current, licensed Maryland basic or advanced life support clinician.

Course Description: This course covers material specific to EMS in Maryland in a rescue task force situation, including both the protocols and resources available in the state. This course covers topics designed to decrease preventable death in the rescue task force situations. Major topics covered include hemorrhage control; strategies for treating wounded responders in threatening environments; lifesaving BLS and ALS skills; and techniques for dragging and carrying victims to safety. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, hands-on skill demonstrations, and team-focused practical exercises.

PEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT (2020) PROVIDER COURSE PALS (AHA)

Course Code: EMS 334

Course Length: 12 Hours

Prerequisite(s): Students must be a current, licensed Maryland advanced life support clinician.

Course Description: The primary goal of PALS is to recognize life-threatening pediatric emergencies and provide prompt assessment and treatment during the initial minutes of the emergency. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) provides a systematic method for recognition, assessment and treatment of pediatric emergencies. The PALS course includes a review of basic and advanced treatment for cardiac, respiratory, and shock emergencies. In this course, skills are taught in large group sessions and in small group testing and learning stations where case-based scenarios are presented.

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PEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT (REFRESHER)

Course Code: EMS 339

Course Length: 6 Hours

Prerequisite(s): Students must be a current, licensed advanced life support clinician and hold a current, CPR and AHA PALS certification.

Course Description: The primary goal of PALS is to recognize life-threatening pediatric emergencies and provide prompt assessment and treatment during the initial minutes of the emergency. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) provides a systematic method for recognition, assessment, and treatment of pediatric emergencies. The PALS course includes a review of basic and advanced treatment for cardiac, respiratory, and shock emergencies. In this course, skills are taught in large group sessions and in small group testing and learning stations where case-based scenarios are presented.

PREHOSPITAL TRAUMA LIFE SUPPORT 10TH EDITION PHTLS (NAEMT)

Course Code: EMS 319

Course Length: 16 Hours

Prerequisite(s): Students must be a current, licensed Maryland basic or advanced life support provider.

Course Description: This course provides a prehospital trauma care philosophy, stressing the need to treat the multi-system trauma patient as a unique entity with specific needs that requires an approach to treatment that varies from traditional treatment modalities. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, and teamfocused practical exercises.

Course Code: EMS 308

Course Length: 16 Hours

Prerequisite(s): Students must be a current, licensed Maryland basic or advanced life support provider.

Course Description: This course covers topics designed to decrease preventable death in the tactical situation. Major topics covered include hemorrhage control; surgical airway control and needle decompression; strategies for treating wounded responders in threatening environments; caring for pediatric patients; and techniques for dragging and carrying victims to safety. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, and team-focused practical exercises.

2024-2025 COURSE OFFERINGS FIRE

AERIAL APPARATUS DRIVER/OPERATOR

Course Code: FIRE 114

Course Length: 24 Hours

Prerequisite(s): MFRI Firefighter I (FIRE 101) or MFSPQB, NBFSPQ, or IFSAC Firefighter I certification

Course Description: Major topics covered in this course are truck company operations; tool requirements; terminology; techniques of spotting; stabilizing; working angles; loading; extreme operating conditions; raising and lowering; controls and valves; hydraulic systems; water tower operations; standpipe operations; ladders; safety rules; maintenance; and testing. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, and teamfocused practical exercises.

Successful Completion: This course partially satisfies the professional certification requirements for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Aerial and for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Tiller.

AIRCRAFT RESCUE FIREFIGHTER WILL UNDERGO REVISION IN FY2025 REQUIRES MEDICAL CLEARANCE

Course Code: FIRE 230

Course Length: 51 Hours

Prerequisite(s): MFRI Firefighter II (FIRE 201) or MFSPQB, NBFSPQ, or IFSAC certification as a Firefighter II

Course Description: Major topics covered in this course are airport familiarization; aircraft familiarization; military aircraft; ARFF tactics and strategies; ARFF communications; ARFF agents and application methods; ARFF ladders; forcible entry; ventilation; salvage and overhaul; aircraft dangers; hazmat and PPE; ARFF IMS; planning; and mass casualty. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, and team-focused practical exercises.

Successful Completion: This course partially satisfies the professional certification requirements for Airport Firefighter.

AIRCRAFT RESCUE FIREFIGHTER DRIVER/OPERATOR WILL UNDERGO REVISION IN FY2025

REQUIRES MEDICAL CLEARANCE

Course Code: FIRE 232

Course Length: 30 Hours

Prerequisite(s): MFRI Aircraft Rescue Firefighter (FIRE 230) or MFSPQB, NBFSPQ, or IFSAC certification as an Aircraft Rescue Firefighter

Course Description: Major topics covered in the course are ARFF apparatus; fluid movement; fire pump operations; duties and responsibilities of the pump operator; response routes; vehicle safety; daily operator checks; airport signage; safe driving procedures; vehicle safety inspections; vehicle systems; and daytime and nighttime operations. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, and team-focused practical exercises.

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION FOR THE FIRE SERVICE

Course Code: FIRE 125

Course Length: 24 Hours

Prerequisite(s): There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Description: This program is designed for those who may respond to incidents involving buildings that are existing, under construction, or during demolition. This course examines different buildings with a variety of construction types and configurations, materials, construction processes, and life safety systems. The course also includes aspects of preincident planning to educate firefighters and officers prior to an actual response.

EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATOR

WILL UNDERGO REVISION IN FY2025

Course Code: FIRE 130

Course Length: 21 Hours

Prerequisite(s): Students must have a valid Maryland driver’s license or equivalent and a letter from the chief of the department giving the student permission to drive the department’s apparatus.

Course Description: Major topics covered in this course are safe driving and collision avoidance; Maryland motor vehicle statutes; route selection and communications; vehicle inspection and driving preparation; physical forces affecting driving; lights and sirens; basic control tasks; urban driving; negotiating intersections and turnarounds; following and passing vehicles; high-speed driving; dealing with adverse conditions and contingencies; and emergency parking. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, and practical skills exercises.

Successful Completion: This course partially satisfies the professional certification requirements for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator.

EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATOR REFRESHER

Course Code: FIRE 131

Course Length: 12 Hours

Prerequisite(s): MFRI Emergency Vehicle Operator (FIRE 130), a valid Maryland driver’s license or equivalent, and a letter from the chief of the department giving the student permission to drive the department’s apparatus.

ENGINE COMPANY FIREGROUND OPERATIONS WILL UNDERGO REVISION IN FY2025 REQUIRES MEDICAL CLEARANCE

Course Code: FIRE 207

Course Length: 24 Hours

Prerequisite(s): MFRI Basic Fire, Essentials of Firefighting IV, Firefighter I (FIRE 101), or equivalent

Course Description: Major topics covered in this course are functions and responsibilities of the engine company; construction and operation of nozzles; positioning and utilizing the engine; utilizing hydrants; the pitot gauge and foam; size-up; emergency response considerations; initial fireground operation; and selecting and placing attack and supply lines. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, and team-focused practical exercises.

FIRE POLICE ORIENTATION

Course Code: FIRE 112

Course Length: 9 Hours

Prerequisite(s): There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Description: Major topics covered in this course include personal conduct and professional duties; traffic control; road flare and traffic cone placement; crowd control; hazardous materials laws, regulation, and standards; use of the Emergency Response Guidebook; and helicopter operations. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion and team-focused practical exercises.

FIREFIGHTER I WILL UNDERGO REVISION IN FY2025 REQUIRES MEDICAL CLEARANCE

Course Code: FIRE 101

Course Length: 135 Hours

Prerequisite(s): There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Description: Major topics covered in this course are the fire department organization: communications: the incident command system; ropes and knots; fire behavior; safety; fire prevention; personal protective equipment; fire extinguishers; respiratory protection; ventilation; hoselines; forcible entry; search and rescue procedures; and ladder and sprinkler systems. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, and teamfocused practical exercises.

Successful Completion: This course partially satisfies the professional certification requirements for Firefighter I.

FIREFIGHER II WILL UNDERGO REVISION IN FY2025 REQUIRES MEDICAL CLEARANCE

Course Code: FIRE 201

Course Length: 66 Hours

Prerequisite(s): MFRI Firefighter I (FIRE 101) or MFSPQB, NBFSPQ, or IFSAC Firefighter I certification. A minimum of one year of experience as a Firefighter I is suggested before enrolling.

Course Description: Major topics covered in this course are incident command; building construction; ventilation; water distribution; hose streams; fixed fire protection systems; fire prevention; inspection preplanning; ladders; and rescue procedures.

Successful Completion: This course partially satisfies the professional certification requirements for Firefighter II.

FIREFIGHTER SURVIVAL AND RESCUE REQUIRES MEDICAL CLEARANCE

Course Code: FIRE 206

Course Length: 18 Hours

Prerequisite(s): MFRI Firefighter I (FIRE 101) or MFSPQB, NBFSPQ, or IFSAC Firefighter I certification

Course Description: Major topics covered in this course include firefighter safety; regulations and standards; survival and rescue mindset; rapid intervention teams; 2-in/2-out; drags and carries; ladder usage; self-rescue; wall breach; disentanglement; and large-area search. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, and team-focused practical exercises.

INCIPIENT FACILITY FIRE BRIGADE MEMBER

Course Code: FIRE 115

Course Length: 30 Hours

Prerequisite(s): There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Description: This program is designed to give the student basic knowledge and skills required to be an effective facility fire brigade member at the incipient level. The objectives will be accomplished by classroom lecture and practical evolutions. Fire brigade members will be trained to safely combat fires in their normal work clothes while working in an upright position. They must be able to extinguish small fires effectively using portable fire extinguishers or small handlines. Fire brigade team members will receive instruction in organizational responsibilities; fire behavior; fire and detection devices; portable fire extinguishers; fire hose and related nozzles and appliances; fixed extinguishing systems; loss control; hazard recognition; and incident management.

Successful Completion: This course fully satisfies the professional certification requirements for Incipient Facility Fire Brigade Member.

INTERIOR STRUCTURAL FACILITY FIRE BRIGADE MEMBER REQUIRES MEDICAL CLEARANCE

Course Code: FIRE 210

Course Length: 30 Hours

Prerequisite(s): MFRI Incipient Fire Brigade (FIRE 115)

Course Description: The program is designed to give the student the basic knowledge and skills required to be an effective facility fire brigade member at the interior structure level. The objectives will be accomplished by classroom lecture and practical evolutions. Fire brigade members will be trained to safely combat fires from within the incident hot zone of a structure utilizing self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and personal protective equipment (PPE). They must be able to extinguish fires effectively using portable fire extinguishers, handlines, or other devices. Fire brigade team members will receive instruction in organizational responsibilities; PPE; fire behavior; portable fire extinguishers; fire and detection devices; fixed extinguishing systems; forcible entry; water supply and low-volume handlines; respiratory protection; loss control; large diameter handlines and master streams; portable ladders; hazard recognition; ventilation; search and rescue; and incident management.

Successful Completion: This course partially satisfies the professional certification requirements for Interior Structural Facility Fire Brigade Member.

MARINE FIREFIGHTING FOR LAND-BASED FIREFIGHTERS WILL UNDERGO REVISION IN FY2025

REQUIRES MEDICAL CLEARANCE

Course Code: FIRE 203

Course Length: 60 Hours

Prerequisite(s): MFRI Firefighter II (FIRE 201) or MFSPQB, NBFSPQ, or IFSAC Firefighter II certification. Recommended prerequisites: HazMat and Confined Spaces education and/or experience.

Course Description: Major topics covered in the course are case studies and histories to introduce shipboard firefighting and characteristics of shipboard incidents; shipboard firefighting environment, port environment, terminal facility environment and actions to protect the environment; fire department role, firefighter safety and survival; vessel types and crews; vessel construction and systems; access and egress to ship structures and compartments; vessel fire control plan; size-up; tactics; water survival; communications; incident command system; hazardous materials; ship tours; live fire practical drills; organizational resources; pre-incident survey; ship stability; strategy for the marine environment; and the role of the U.S. Coast Guard.

Successful Completion: This course partially satisfies the professional certification requirements for Marine Firefighting for Land-Based Firefighters.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND SCBA REQUIRES MEDICAL CLEARANCE

Course Code: FIRE 098

Course Length: 12 Hours

Prerequisite(s): There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Description: Major topics covered in this course include personal protective equipment, respiratory protection, and self-contained breathing apparatus. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, and practical exercises.

PUBLIC FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY EDUCATOR I WILL BE REPLACED WITH MGMT 102 IN SPRING 2025

Course Code: FIRE 111

Course Length: 24 Hours

Prerequisite(s): There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Description: Major topics covered in this course include evaluation and certification requirements; terms and concepts of learning; motivation and learning; introduction to fire dynamics; fire protection systems; instructional methods; matching instructional methods and educational objectives; presentation methods and preparation; categories of instructional materials, educational materials and learning styles; media and

communications; and preparation and delivery. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, learner presentations, and small group learning activities.

Successful Completion: This course fully satisfies the professional certification requirements for Fire and Life Safety Educator I.

PUBLIC FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY EDUCATOR II WILL BE REPLACED WITH MGMT 227 IN SPRING 2025

Course Code: FIRE 211

Course Length: 18 Hours

Prerequisite(s): MFRI Public Fire and Life Safety Educator I (FIRE 111) or MFSPQB, NBFSPQ, or IFSAC Public Fire and Life Safety Educator I certification

Course Description: Major topics covered in this course are management of a fire life safety program, community risk assessments, program design and management, designing educational materials, and evaluating FLSE managers. Methods of instruction include lectures, discussions, and team-focused practical exercises.

Successful Completion: This course partially satisfies the professional certification requirements for Fire and Life Safety Educator II.

PUMPING APPARATUS DRIVER/OPERATOR WILL UNDERGO REVISION IN FY2025

Course Code: FIRE 113

Course Length: 36 Hours

Prerequisite(s): There are no prerequisites for this course. MFRI Firefighter I (FIRE 101) or MFSPQB, NBFSPQ, or IFSAC Firefighter I certification is strongly encouraged.

Course Description: Major topics covered in this course are basic terminology; water supply; water pressure and gauges; hydraulics; positive displacement props; centrifugal pumps; pump power supply systems; relief valves; pressure governors; primers; water sources; and maintenance. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, and team-focused practical exercises.

Successful Completion: This course partially satisfies the professional certification requirements for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Pump and for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Mobile Water Supply.

TRUCK COMPANY FIREGROUND OPERATIONS WILL UNDERGO REVISION IN FY2025 REQUIRES MEDICAL CLEARANCE

Course Code: FIRE 202

Course Length: 24 Hours

Prerequisite(s): MFRI Basic Fire, Essentials of Firefighting IV, Firefighter I (FIRE 101), or equivalent

Course Description: Major topics covered in this course are the function and responsibilities of the truck company; forced entry; ground ladder use; techniques and procedures for locating victims; techniques for removal of smoke and gases; salvage operations; checking for fire extension; procedures for overhauling; building construction; utility control; and electrical and lighting the fireground. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, and team-focused practical exercises.

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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS/WMD AWARENESS (PILOT)

Course Code: HM 105

Course Length: 9 Hours

Prerequisite(s): There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Description: Major topics covered in this course include regulations, standards, and laws, as well as how to recognize and identify hazards. Methods of instruction include lecture and discussion.

Successful Completion: This course fully satisfies the professional certification requirements for Hazardous Materials/WMD Awareness.

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS/WMD INCIDENT COMMANDER

Course Code: HM 203

Course Length: 24 Hours

Prerequisite(s): MFRI Hazardous Materials Operations (HM 102 or HM 106) or MFSPQB, NBFSPQ, or IFSAC Hazardous Materials Operations certification

Course Description: Major topics covered in this course include hazardous materials management system; health and safety; incident management system; action plans, site management and control; problem identification; hazard and risk evaluation; personal protective equipment, information management, and resource coordination; response objectives; decontamination management; and incident termination.

Successful Completion: This course partially satisfies the professional certification requirements for Hazardous Materials/WMD Incident Commander.

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS/WMD OPERATIONS (PILOT) REQUIRES

MEDICAL CLEARANCE

Course Code: HM 106

Course Length: 45 Hours

Prerequisite(s): MFRI Personal Protective Equipment and SCBA (FIRE 098), Firefighter I (FIRE 101), or equivalent

Course Description: Major topics covered in this course include firefighter safety; hazard recognition, regulations and standards; chemistry; recognition and identifications; DOT guidebook; site management; container behavior; defensive control measures; personal protective equipment; detection, monitoring and sampling equipment; victim rescue and recovery; decontamination; and terrorist and other criminal activity. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, and team-focused practical exercises.

Successful Completion: This course fully satisfies the professional certification requirements for Hazardous Materials/WMD Operations, PPE & Product Control, Hazardous Materials/WMD Operations Detection, Monitoring & Sampling, and Hazardous Materials/WMD Operations Decontamination.

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS/WMD TECHNICIAN (PILOT) REQUIRES

MEDICAL CLEARANCE

Course Code: HM 202

Course Length: 60 Hours

Prerequisite(s): MFRI Hazardous Materials Operations (HM 102, HM 106, or HM 112) or MFSPQB, NBFSPQ, or IFSAC Hazardous Materials Operations certification

Course Description: Major topics covered in the course are chemical and physical properties; recognition and identification of hazardous materials; laws, regulations, standards and information resources; personal protective equipment; detection devices, hazard and risk assessment, and decontamination; drum handling, damage assessment, tactical considerations, and leak control; handling cylinder emergencies, drum sampling, and terminating the incident; and required documentation. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, and team-focused practical exercises.

Successful Completion: This course partially satisfies the professional certification requirements for Hazardous Materials/WMD Technician.

2024-2025 COURSE OFFERINGS

MANAGEMENT

CONDUCTING SAFE LIFE FIRE TRAINING EXERCISES REQUIRES MEDICAL CLEARANCE

Course Code: MGMT 226

Course Length: 18 Hours

Prerequisite(s): Firefighter I (FIRE 101)

Course Description: Major topics covered in this course are the history of live fire training, legal considerations, and the impact of training-related and line-of-duty deaths and serious injuries. In addition, there is discussion of various risk-reduction strategies, including preventing heat stress, ensuring hydration, performing rehabilitation, and ensuring an effective rotation of instructors. Major focus is placed on safe strategies for conducting training in gas-fired and non-gas fired structures, the use of non-structural fire training props, and acquired structures. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, and team-focused practical exercises.

EMERGECNY MEDICAL SERVICES OFFICER I

Course Code: MGMT 203

Course Length: 36 Hours

Prerequisite(s): ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800 level training. MFRI Instructor I (MGMT 110) is strongly encouraged. Students must be a current, licensed basic or advanced life support provider.

Course Description: Major topics covered in this course are the dynamics of EMS leadership and organizational structure, managerial leadership, team-building, communications, creating a culture of quality, customer service, strategic planning, crisis management, and budgeting. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, team-based activities and practical exercises.

Successful Completion: This course partially satisfies the professional certification requirements for Emergency Medical Services Officer I.

FIRE DEPARTMENT

Course Code: MGMT 216

Course Length: 42 Hours

Prerequisite(s): There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Description: Major topics covered include the responsibilities of the health and safety officer; safety and health laws; codes, regulations, and standards; record keeping and data analysis; standard operating procedures; organizational and operational risk management; safety and health programs; training functions; accident investigation and post-incident analysis; facilities inspection; apparatus, equipment, and protective clothing; and reports and recommendations.

Successful Completion: This course fully satisfies the professional certification requirements for Fire Department Health and Safety Officer.

FIRE DEPARTMENT INCIDENT SAFETY OFFICER

WILL UNDERGO REVISION IN FY2025

Course Code: MGMT 217

Course Length: 30 Hours

Prerequisite(s): MFRI Fire Officer I (MGMT 201) or MFSPQB, NBFSPQ, or IFSAC Fire Officer I certification.

Course Description: Major topics covered include risk management principles; environmental and physiological hazards; building construction and utility hazards; recognizing critical incident stress; reading smoke; fire development hazards; incident communications; conducting a scene survey; vehicle incident management; incident operations; helicopter landing zones; accident investigation; commercial fire hazards; hazardous materials; technical rescue incidents; and mass casualty incidents.

Successful Completion: This course partially satisfies the professional certification requirements for Incident Safety Officer Fire Suppression Operations, Incident Safety Officer Technical Search & Rescue Operations, Incident Safety Officer Hazardous Materials Operations, and Fire Department Incident Safety Officer.

FIRE INSPECTOR NEW COMING SPRING 2025

Course Code: MGMT 306

Course Length: __ Hours

Prerequisite(s):

Course Description: This course is currently in development to meet the new NFPA 1030 standards. Additional information, including the number of hours for the course, will be on the MFRI website once the course is available for scheduling.

FIRE INSPECTOR I WILL BE REPLACED IN SPRING 2025

Course Code: MGMT 204

Course Length: 36 Hours

Prerequisite(s): There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Description: Major topics covered in this course include an introduction to fire prevention; the code process; fire behavior; construction types and occupancy classification; construction materials; building components; means of egress systems; site access; recognition of unsafe fire conditions and behaviors; application of hazardous material regulations; classification and identification of hazardous materials; identifying water supply system components and testing; understanding special-agent and portable fire extinguishing systems; types and components of fire alarm systems; an overview of plan review; and inspection procedures.

Successful Completion: This course partially satisfies the professional certification requirements for Fire Inspector I.

Course Code: MGMT 205

Course Length: 36 Hours

Prerequisite(s): MFRI Fire Inspector I (MGMT 204) or MFSPQB, NBFSPQ, or IFSAC Fire Inspector I certification

Course Description: Major topics covered in this course include enabling legislation and recommending policy modifications; local code development and permitting process; fire behavior and control; multiple-use occupancies; structural systems; evaluating building components; multiuse occupancy loads; determining means of egress; building systems; hazardous processes; process control; high-hazard occupancy; evaluating fire system components, inspecting and maintaining special-agent fire extinguishing systems; selecting, locating, and testing fire extinguishing systems; inspecting, testing, and evaluating fire detection and alarm systems; building construction plans and plan review; inspection procedures; and complaint management.

Successful Completion: This course partially satisfies the professional certification requirements for Fire Inspector II.

FIRE INSPECTOR III TO BE DISCONTINUED SPRING 2025

Course Code: MGMT 302

Course Length: 30 Hours

Prerequisite(s): MFRI Fire Inspector II (MGMT 205) or MFSPQB, NBFSPQ, or IFSAC Fire Inspector II certification

Course Description: Major topics covered in this course are policies and procedures development; vision and mission statements; core values; code adoption and modification; budget format, function, and process; the building code modification process; plans review organizations, process, and purpose; components of effective fire prevention and the fire inspector’s role; and alternative design processes.

Successful Completion: This course partially satisfies the professional certification requirements for Fire Inspector III.

FIRE

Course Code: MGMT 237

Course Length: 80 Hours

Prerequisite(s): There are no prerequisites for this course. It is recommended that students be active members of a fire investigation unit.

Course Description: Major topics covered in this course include determining the point of origin; burn patterns; evidence collection and analysis; interviewing techniques; and court procedure and testifying. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, team-based practical exercises, and a mock-trial exercise.

Successful Completion: This course fully satisfies the professional certification requirements for Fire Investigator.

FIRE OFFICER I

Course Code: MGMT 201

Course Length: 60 Hours

Prerequisite(s): MFRI Firefighter II (FIRE 201) or MFSPQB, NBFSPQ, or IFSAC Firefighter II certification. It is suggested a minimum of one year of experience as a Firefighter II be completed before enrolling in this program.

Course Description: Major topics covered in this course are the role of the fire officer; the fire officer’s responsibility in facing compliance and accountability; managing cultural diversity; safety and wellness; quality management within the organizational structure; community awareness; public relations; fire safety education; functional leadership; problem solving; performance appraisal; building construction; fire cause determination; effective communication skills; and the incident command system with strategy and tactics. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, online learning activities, and team-focused practical exercises.

Successful Completion: This course partially satisfies the professional certification requirements for Fire Officer I.

FIRE OFFICER II

Course Code: MGMT 202

Course Length: 33 Hours

Prerequisite(s): MFRI Fire Officer I (MGMT 201) or MFSPQB, NBFSPQ, or IFSAC Fire Officer I certification. It is suggested that a minimum of one year of experience at the Fire Officer I level be completed before enrolling in this program.

Course Description: Major topics covered in this course are human resource management; managing affirmative action; government agencies; supervisor and subordinate interaction; the budgetary process; information management systems; health and safety; fire safety inspection; public fire education; specialized fire protective equipment; organizational communications; strategic planning; and tactics.

Successful Completion: This course partially satisfies the professional certification requirements for Fire Officer II.

FIRE OFFICER III

Course Code: MGMT 301

Course Length: 51 Hours

Prerequisite(s): MFRI Fire Officer II (MGMT 201) or MFSPQB, NBFSPQ or IFSAC Fire Officer II certification

Course Description: Major topics covered in this course are program orientation; measuring service delivery; hazard analysis; variables affecting response; budgeting and fiscal planning; the competitive bidding process; commodity types; purchasing methods; bid specifications; legal requirements and cost-reduction opportunities; human resources planning and scheduling; departmental administration; risk management; elements of and implementation of a safety and health program and safety audits; inspections and pre-incident planning; establishing a community and public partnership; incident planning and multi-agency involvement; and postincident analysis.

Successful Completion: This course partially satisfies the professional certification requirements for Fire Officer III.

FIRE OFFICER IV

Course Code: MGMT 401

Course Length: 42 Hours

Prerequisite(s): MFRI Fire Officer III (MGMT 301) or MFSPQB, NBFSPQ, or IFSAC Fire Officer III certification

Course Description: Major topics covered in this course include effective use of teams and communications; leadership; personal awareness tools; leadership theories; managing change; community relations; demographics; cultural awareness; customer service; research papers; government relations and participation; the political decision-making process; monitoring legislative regulation and accreditation; human resources management; laws, regulations, and court decisions; managing diversity; the recruitment process/employee hiring; employee/management issues; collective bargaining; effective negotiations; incentive programs; longrange planning; organizational values and mission; risk, hazard, and value analysis; standards of coverage capital resource procurement; education and in-service training goals, delivery, and evaluation; disaster planning and prevention and mitigation strategies; response and recovery efforts; health and safety programs; firefighter safety; critical incident stress management; and monitoring risk management programs.

Successful Completion: This course partially satisfies the professional certification requirements for Fire Officer IV.

FIRST RESPONDER INSPECTOR NEW COMING SPRING 2025

Course Code: MGMT 228

Course Length: __ Hours

Prerequisite(s):

INSTRUCTOR I

Course Code: MGMT 110

Course Length: 33 Hours

Prerequisite(s): There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Description: Major topics covered in this course are the challenges of emergency services instruction; speaking before a group; safety: the instructor’s role; legal considerations; the psychology of learning; instructional delivery; practical training evolutions; and instructional media, testing, and evaluation. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, learner presentations, and small group learning activities.

Successful Completion: This course fully satisfies the professional certification requirements for Fire & Emergency Services Instructor I.

INSTRUCTOR II

Course Code: MGMT 220

Course Length: 30 Hours

Prerequisite(s): MFRI Instructor I (MGMT 110) or MFSPQB, NBFSPQ, or IFSAC Fire Service Instructor I certification.

Course Description: Major topics covered in this course include lesson plans; student-centered learning; instructor and course evaluation techniques; creating tests; scheduling of training and instructors; and budgeting. MGMT 220 is required for MICRB Instructor Certification.

Successful Completion: This course partially satisfies the professional certification requirements for Fire & Emergency Services Instructor II.

INSTRUCTOR III

Course Code: MGMT 304

Course Length: 18 Hours

Prerequisite(s): MFRI Instructor II (MGMT 220) or MFSPQB, NBFSPQ, or IFSAC Fire Service Instructor II certification.

Course Description: This course provides students with the knowledge, skills and abilities to meet the requirements of NFPA 1041, 2019 edition - Chapter 6. Major topics covered in this course include course and program development; program evaluation; item analysis; resource analysis; hiring instructors; writing purchasing specifications; instructor performance evaluations; training policies; and statistical analysis.

Successful Completion: This course partially satisfies the professional certification requirements for Fire & Emergency Services Instructor III.

PLANS EXAMINER NEW COMING SPRING 2025

Course Code: MGMT 229

Course Length: __ Hours

Prerequisite(s):

PLANS EXAMINER I/II WILL BE REPLACED IN SPRING 2025

Course Code: MGMT 266

Course Length: 33 Hours

Prerequisite(s): There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Description: Major topics covered in this course include review of plans; preparation of correspondence and plan review reports; communications with fire inspectors and emergency response personnel; handling of complaints; maintenance of records; participation in the legal proceedings; identification of when additional expertise is required; procedures used by the jurisdiction; research; interpretation of codes; implementation of policy; and creation of forms and job aids for job performance requirements. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion and team-focused practical exercises.

Successful Completion: This course fully satisfies the professional certification requirements for Plans Examiner I and Plans Examiner II.

PUBLIC FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY EDUCATOR I NEW COMING SPRING 2025

Course Code: MGMT 102

Course Length: __ Hours

Prerequisite(s):

PUBLIC FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY EDUCATOR II NEW COMING SPRING 2025

Course Code: MGMT 227

Course Length: __ Hours

Prerequisite(s):

VOLUNTEER COMPANY LEADERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION

Course Code: MGMT 225

Course Length: 12 Hours

Prerequisite(s): There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Description: Major topics covered in the course are leadership in a volunteer organization; organizational requirements for volunteer organizations; working with outside organizations to maximize resources; financial responsibilities for volunteer companies; and recruitment and retention of volunteers. Methods of instruction include lecture and discussion.

2024-2025 COURSE OFFERINGS

RESCUE

ROPE RESCUE AWARENESS

Course Code: RES 102

Course Length: 12 Hours

Prerequisite(s): There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Description: Major topics covered in this course include becoming a rope rescuer; size-up of a rescue incident; interviewing witnesses; obtaining information to develop an Incident Action Plan; identifying hazards, initiating a response; site control and scene management; hauling systems overview; rope rescue equipment; and supporting operating- and technician-level rope incidents.

ROPE RESCUE OPERATIONS

Course Code: RES 103

Course Length: 45 Hours

Prerequisite(s): MFRI Rope Rescue Awareness (RES 102) or MFSPQB, NBFSPQ, or IFSAC Rope Rescue Awareness certification

Course Description: Major topics covered in this course include developing and implementing an Incident, Action Plan; rope rescue personal protective equipment; rescue equipment; inspecting, maintaining and recordkeeping of equipment; rope construction; knots, bends and hitches; rigging principles, anchorages, belay operations, patient evacuation; lowering systems; mechanical advantage systems; and working in suspension.

ROPE RESCUE TECHNICIAN

Course Code: RES 215

Course Length: 33 Hours

Prerequisite(s): MFRI Rope Rescue Operations (RES 103) or MFSPQB, NBFSPQ, or IFSAC Rope Rescue Operations certification

Course Description: Major topics covered in this course include personal vertical skills; pick offs and litter management; rescuing victims stranded from ropes and from manmade features; transferring a victim from a rope; tending a litter; constructing and operating a rope systems to move suspended loads horizontally; climbing and traversing natural features; interacting with a person at height; ascending and descending a fixed rope; and escaping from a jam.

TECHNICAL

RESCUE: COMMON PASSENGER VEHICLE RESCUE AND EXTRICATION

Course Code: RES 214

Course Length: 36 Hours

Prerequisite(s): MFRI Personal Protective Equipment and SCBA (FIRE 098), Firefighter I (FIRE 101) or equivalent or MFSPQB, NBFSPQ, or IFSAC Firefighter I certification

Course Description: Major topics covered in this course include planning for a passenger vehicle rescue incident; performing ongoing incident size-up; establishing scene safety zones; establishing fire protection; stabilizing passenger vehicles; isolating potentially harmful energy sources; determining access and egress points; creating access and egress opening; disentangling victims; removing packaged victims; and terminating passenger vehicle rescue incidents. Students will need to successfully complete exams for Awareness, Operations, and Technician levels during this course.

TECHNICAL RESCUE: CONFINED SPACE RESCUE REQUIRES MEDICAL CLEARANCE

Course Code: RES 217

Course Length: 33 Hours

Prerequisite(s): MFRI Personal Protective Equipment and SCBA (FIRE 098), Firefighter I (FIRE 101) or equivalent, or certification, and/or equivalent, or certification.

Course Description: Major topics covered in this course include safety; IDLH and OSHA regulations; extrication techniques in vertical and horizontal environments; and non-entry rescues. Students will need to successfully complete exams for Awareness, Operations, and Technician levels during this course.

TECHNICAL

RESCUE: HEAVY VEHICLE RESCUE COMING NOVEMBER 2024

Course Code: RES 219

Course Length: 36 Hours

Prerequisite(s): MFRI Common Passenger Vehicle Rescue (RES 214)

Course Description: This course provides rescue personnel with techniques, skills, and an understanding of equipment and current challenges regarding extrication and rescue involving heavy vehicles.

TECHNICAL RESCUE: SWIFTWATER RESCUE WILL

UNDERGO REVISION REQUIRES MEDICAL

CLEARANCE

Course Code: RES 213

Course Length: 51 Hours

Prerequisite(s): MFRI Personal Protective Equipment and SCBA (FIRE 098), Firefighter I (FIRE 101) or equivalent, and Rescue Technician: Site Operations (RES 101) or Rescue Technician: Site Operations and Vehicle and Machinery Rescue (RES 201). Participants must be able to swim 100 yards without stopping or using a flotation device and be able to tread water for five minutes without using a flotation device.

Course Description: Major topics covered in this course are water hydrology; pre-incident planning; incident size-up; incident management; safety; communications; victim rescue; surface watercraft; various in-water drills; par buckling; low-head dam phenomenon; swiftwater operations; pre-incident planning; incident management; hazard mitigation; mechanical advantage rope rescue systems; highline rescue systems; mock night search; and other advanced rope rescue skills.

TRENCH RESCUE AWARENESS

Course Code: RES 104

Course Length: 9 Hours

Prerequisite(s): There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Description: Major topics covered in this course include soil basics and collapse mechanics; scene management; size-up; trench assessment; victim assessment; hazard assessment and management; non-entry rescues; personal protective equipment; trench shoring equipment overview; and tools and equipment.

TRENCH RESCUE OPERATIONS REQUIRES

MEDICAL CLEARANCE

Course Code: RES 105

Course Length: 24 Hours

Prerequisite(s): MFRI Trench Rescue Awareness (RES 104) or MFSPQB, NBFSPQ, or IFSAC Trench Rescue Awareness certification

Course Description: This course covers skills needed to manage and affect rescues in non-intersecting trenches that are 8 feet or less in depth. Major topics covered include hazard identification and mitigation; managing a trench incident; principles of trench rescue shoring; lateral soil forces; tabulated data for shoring equipment; procedure for the trench rescue shoring plan; trench rescue equipment; shoring system disassembly; and victim care and extrication.

TRENCH RESCUE TECHNICIAN REQUIRES MEDICAL CLEARANCE

Course Code: RES 216

Course Length: 33 Hours

Prerequisite(s): MFRI Trench Rescue Operations (RES 105) or MFSPQB, NBFSPQ, or IFSAC Trench Rescue Operations certification

Course Description: This course covers skills needed to manage and affect rescues in intersecting trenches and trenches deeper than 8 feet. Major topics covered include lifting mechanics and techniques; load stabilization; load planning; overhead, bridge, and bipod lifts; coordinating the use of heavy equipment; shoring intersection trenches; shoring deep trenches; and using supplemental and spot shoring.

2024-2025 COURSE OFFERINGS

NATIONALFIREACADEMY

**Note: Unless specifically stated as being required, all National FireAcademy courses recommend prospective students complete NFA ICS-100 (Q0462) and ICS-200 (Q0463) online self-study courses prior to enrollment. These courses, along with other free training, can be accessed through the U.S. FireAdministration’s website at:

https://www.usfa.fema.gov/nfa/courses/online/self-study.html

Some courses require prospective students to complete FEMA’s An Introduction to the National Incident Management System (IS-700.b) and National Response Framework, An Introduction (IS-800.d) online self-study courses as a prerequisite to admission. These courses, along with other free training, can be accessed through FEMA’s Emergency Management Institute website at:

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx?lang=en

BEST PRACTICIES IN COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION

Course Code: NFA 200 (formerly MGTS 179)

Course Length: 14 Hours

Prerequisite(s): There is a pre-course assignment that should take about 1 hour to complete.

Course Description: “Best Practices in Community Risk Reduction” demonstrates to students nationally recognized principles that, when used appropriately, can lead to community risk reduction programs that can measure success in local communities. This course will give students the opportunity to explore programs from communities across the U.S. that have been showcased at Vision 20/20 symposiums. These programs demonstrate what nationally recognized organizations identify as examples of “best practices” in community risk reduction.

BUILDING ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION

Course Code: NFA 201 (formerly MGTS 181)

Course Length: 14 Hours

Prerequisite(s): There is a pre-course assignment that should take about 1 hour to complete.

Course Description: This two-day course is designed to help fire and emergency services learn what community risk reduction is and how to build organizational support for it. This course will address the challenges fire departments face in shifting their priorities from response to prevention. In many departments community risk reduction is still considered a low priority. This course will show you how community risk reduction can help you and your department become more of a community player in times of decreased budgets.

COMMAND AND CONTROL OF WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE FIRE OPERATIONS FOR THE STRUCTURAL CHIEF OFFICER

Course Code: NFA 300 (formerly MGMT 303)

Course Length: 13 Hours

Prerequisite(s): NFA ICS-100 (Q0462) and ICS-200 (Q0463) online self-study courses and MFRI Fire Officer I (MGMT 201) or MFSPQB, NBFSPQ, or IFSAC Fire Officer I certification.

Course Description: The goal of this course is to provide the tools for the initial Incident Commander (IC), to include sizing up the incident, evaluating fire behavior, implementing strategies and tactics, establishing command structure, and deploying resources.

COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF FUNCTIONS FOR LOCAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAMS

Course Code: NFA 301 (formerly MGMT 402)

Course Length: 36 Hours

Prerequisite(s): FEMA’s An Introduction to the National Incident Management System (IS-700.b) and National Response Framework, An Introduction (IS-800.d) and NFA ICS-100 (Q0462) and ICS-200 (Q0463) online self-study courses.

Course Description: At the end of this course, through instructor-driven lecture, class participation, active contributions to the interactive activities, and simulations, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the Incident Command System (ICS) and the Command and General Staff functions as they affect planning and implementation of the ICS for an incident at the local level.

DECISION-MAKING FOR INITIAL COMPANY OPERATIONS

Course Code: NFA 202 (formerly FIRE 137)

Course Length: 16 Hours

Prerequisite(s): There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Description: “Decision-Making for Initial Company Operations” (DMICO) is designed to develop the decision-making skills needed by Company Officers (COs) to accomplish assigned tactics at structure fires.

Activities and scenarios are used in this course and are based on structure fires. The students will participate in a walkthrough activity followed by one or more small group, scenario-driven activities for each area covered.

DEMONSTRATING YOUR COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION PROGRAM’S WORTH

Course Code: NFA 203 (formerly MGMT 163)

Course Length: 39 Hours

Prerequisite(s): There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Description: This six-day course provides students with the tools and skills to be able to evaluate their organization’s community risk-reduction programs. The course provides a systematic way to improve and account for evaluation actions by involving procedures that are useful, feasible, ethical and accurate.

Course framework guides students in their use of community risk-reduction program evaluation. It is a practical, nonprescriptive tool, designed to summarize and organize essential elements of community riskreduction program evaluation. The emphasis is on the practical, ongoing evaluation strategies that involve all community risk-reduction stakeholders, not just evaluation experts.

DEPARTMENT WELLNESS PROGRAM

Course Code: NFA 100 (formerly MGMT 152)

Course Length: 12 Hours

Prerequisite(s): There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Description: This two-day course will provide an outline and resources for a fire/EMT department to implement and maintain a wellness program, in coordination with the department’s health and safety program. The purpose of this course is to provide a functional awareness for a fire/EMS organization’s health and safety program.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES: QUALITY MANAGEMENT

Course Code: NFA 204 (formerly MGMT 157 and 233)

Course Length: 34 Hours

Prerequisite(s): There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Description: This six-day course will provide the critical components, background and principles associated with the implementation, or enhancement, of a department’s Quality Management Program. The course teaches students how to create, implement and maintain a Quality Management Program, including historical examples, current models, and best practices of quality assurance and improvement, process improvement, data collection and analysis.

Throughout the course, students work on culminating activities relating to the development of a Quality Management Program. Students present the activity with classmates and instructors at the end of the course, allowing all students to take examples of Quality Management Programs to their departments.

EMS FUNCTIONS IN ICS

Course Code: NFA 205 (formerly MGMT 154)

Course Length: 14 Hours

Prerequisite(s): NFA ICS-100 (Q0462) and ICS-200 (Q0463) online self-study courses.

Course Description: The goal of this course is to ensure Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel can make critical decisions effectively during an emergency/disaster by employing the appropriate EMS functions in Incident Command System (ICS) knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs), and decision-making techniques.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO TERRORISM: STRATEGIC CONSIDERATIONS

Course Code: NFA 206 (formerly MGMT 150)

Course Length: 14 Hours

Prerequisite(s): MFRI Fire Officer I (MGMT 201) or Emergency Medical Services Officer I (MGMT 203) or MFSPQB, NBFSPQ, or IFSAC Fire Officer I certification is recommended.

Course Description: The “Emergency Response to Terrorism: Strategic Considerations” (ERT: SC) course examines the decision-making process involved in risk-based response to potential threat incidents. The value of developing a risk-based response is both safety-oriented and legally justifiable. Recognizing the need for understanding and communicating the principles of a risk-based response is part of the process of defining the best/safest response to a particular incident inclusive of all circumstances. Recent changes to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 472, Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/ Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents, and 1072, Standard for Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Emergency Response Personnel Professional Qualifications, and the 2017 update to the National Incident Management System (NIMS) place even more emphasis on this effort.

EXECUTIVE SKILLS SERIES: EXERCISING LEADERSHIP THROUGH DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS

Course Code: NFA 207 (formerly MGMT 236)

Course Length: 14 Hours

Prerequisite(s): MFRI Fire Officer I (MGMT 201) or Emergency Medical Services Officer I (MGMT 203) or MFSPQB, NBFSPQ, or IFSAC Fire Officer I certification.

Course Description: In this course, students are introduced to the adaptive leadership model and how the model relates to being in an authority role and exercising leadership. They will examine the sources of power and the limits of one’s authority.

Students will also focus on defining difficult conversations and recognizing when they should occur, analyzing the elements of a difficult conversation to appropriately plan for its conduct, and examining how their own personal feelings and traits play a role in a difficult conversation.

Additionally, students will examine several tools for conducting difficult conversations, including the Ladder of Inference tool, the Left-Hand Column tool, and the Balancing Inquiry and Advocacy tool.

Finally, students will focus on conducting a difficult conversation. They will learn several leadership skills that are useful in conducting a difficult conversation, and go over the five steps for conducting a difficult conversation.

EXECUTIVE SKILLS SERIES:

EXERCISING LEADERSHIP TO FACILITATE ADAPTIVE CHANGE

Course Code: NFA 208 (formerly MGMT 230)

Course Length: 11 Hours

Prerequisite(s): MFRI Fire Officer I (MGMT 201) or Emergency Medical Services Officer I (MGMT 203) or MFSPQB, NBFSPQ, or IFSAC Fire Officer I certification.

Course Description: In this course, students will learn the adaptive leadership model and how the model relates to being in an authority role and exercising leadership. Both adaptive and technical challenges will be examined in order to develop understanding of the differences between them, along with disequilibrium as a necessary element in accomplishing adaptive change.

Students will also be introduced to the functions of holding an authority role within their organization. They will be taught to recognize where their authority comes from, what the boundaries of their authority are, and what can compromise their authority. This forms the foundation for the students to recognize the distinctions between acting as an authority figure and exercising leadership to effect change within their organizations.

Additionally, students will examine two models for managing change: Analysis, Planning, Implementation and Evaluation (APIE) (a structural approach), and Bridges’ Transition Model (a psychological approach). Students will also be introduced to the Four P’s component of Bridges’ Transition Model for facilitating change.

EXECUTIVE SKILLS SERIES: EXERCISING LEADERSHIP WITHIN COMMUNITIES

Course Code: NFA 209 (formerly MGMT 296)

Course Length: 14 Hours

Prerequisite(s): MFRI Fire Officer I (MGMT 201) or Emergency Medical Services Officer I (MGMT 203) or MFSPQB, NBFSPQ, or IFSAC Fire Officer I certification.

Course Description: In this course, students will learn the adaptive leadership model and how the model relates to being in an authority role and exercising leadership. Both adaptive and technical challenges will be examined to develop understanding of the differences between them, along with disequilibrium as a necessary element in accomplishing adaptive change.

Students will also learn the definitions of community, diversity and dynamic situations. A spotlight will be focused on recognizing the existence of differences within a community, understanding the challenges that arise and produce conflict, and identifying desired outcomes as a component of exercising leadership to address the challenge.

Additionally, students will focus on how to analyze a community challenge using a variety of tools and strategies to collect information about systems, politics, demographics and cultural perspectives. They will also go over several tools and strategies that can be applied to address challenges within diverse communities and achieve desired outcomes, as well as identify what success looks like and how to measure it.

FIRE INSPECTION PRINCIPLES I

Course Code: NFA 210 (formerly MGMT 208)

Course Length: 34 Hours

Prerequisite(s): There is a pre-course supplemental reading assignment that should take about 1 to 2 hours to complete. MFRI Fire Officer I (MGMT 201), Emergency Medical Services Officer I (MGMT 203) or MFRI Fire Inspector I (MGMT 204) or MFSPQB, NBFSPQ, or IFSAC Fire Officer I or Fire Inspector I certification is recommended. NFA Principles of Building Construction (Q0751) and Introduction to Fire Behavior in a Single-Family Dwelling (Q0368) online self-study courses are also recommended.

Course Description: “Fire Inspection Principles 1” (FIP 1) has been designed to provide the student with the fundamental knowledge, skills and attitudes to conduct basic fire safety inspections effectively and confidently. This course is appropriate for the fire prevention or code enforcement official, and other allied professionals with limited fire inspection and code enforcement experience, who have the responsibility for conducting fire safety inspections. Students will be introduced to various codes and standards in order to develop a working knowledge of their application in the inspection process.

Due to the variety of regional and local codes and ordinances that each of you must deal with on a daily basis, the academy must, for the purpose of this course, assume that each of you is familiar with the codes and standards in effect in your jurisdiction. All of the activities have been designed to allow you to accomplish them from the perspective of the codes enforced in your local jurisdiction.

FIRE INVESTIGATION: FIRST RESPONDERS

Course Code: NFA 101 (formerly MGTS 180)

Course Length: 14 Hours

Prerequisite(s): NFA ICS-100 (Q0462) and ICS-200 (Q0463) online self-study courses. MFRI Firefighter I (FIRE 101) or MFSPQB, NBFSPQ, or IFSAC Firefighter I certification.

Course Description: The purpose of this course is to provide first responders with the tools to understand the key role they play in fire scene examination and in preserving and protecting important evidence for any subsequent investigation. The content of the course will provide a clear definition of the role of the first responder and identify the preservation and protection of evidence and proper reporting of information to appropriate officials. By strengthening the partnership between first responders and investigators, the chances for successfully solving arson-related crimes will increase.

HEALTH AND SAFETY PROGRAM MANAGER

Course Code: NFA 211 (formerly MGMT 299)

Course Length: 13 Hours

Prerequisite(s): MFRI Fire Officer I (MGMT 201) or Emergency Medical Services Officer I (MGMT 203) or MFSPQB, NBFSPQ, or IFSAC Fire Officer I certification.

Course Description: This course is designed to provide fire, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) department personnel, and other related emergency responders with the aptitudes and abilities necessary to manage the duties and responsibilities of the Health and Safety Program Manager (HSPM) within their respective organizations. This course provides information using instructor-led discussion, multimedia activities, and small group discussion to convey instructional points.

ICS-300: INTERMEDIATE INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM FOR EXPANDING INCIDENTS

Course Code: NFA 212 (formerly MGMT 263)

Course Length: 21 Hours

Course Description: The goal of this professional development course, ICS 300 Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents, is to provide training on and resources for overall incident management skills for personnel who require intermediate application of the Incident Command System (ICS).

ICS-400: ADVANCED INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM FOR COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COMPLEX INCIDENTS

Course Code: NFA 302 (formerly MGMT 264)

Course Length: 15 Hours

Prerequisite(s): ICS 100, ICS 200, and ICS 300 (NFA 212) or equivalent courses.

Course Description: Building on the prerequisite ICS 100, ICS 200, and ICS 300 courses, this ICS 400 course focuses on ICS for Command and General Staff in complex incidents. This advanced ICS 400 course is designed for senior personnel who are expected to perform in a management capacity in an Area Command or Multiagency Coordination System, or as part of an Incident Management Team.

Through activities and a final exam, students will be able to demonstrate the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities required to perform in a management capacity for major and complex incidents/events using Area Command.

Although this is an advanced ICS course, it is not intended to develop mastery of Area Command. The purpose of this course is to expose ICS and other incident management practitioners to the concepts of using area command in major and complex incidents. The course expands upon information covered in the ICS 100, ICS 200, and ICS 300 prerequisite courses.

INCIDENT COMMAND FOR HIGH-RISE OPERATIONS

Course Code: NFA 213 (formerly MGMT 140)

Course Length: 12 Hours

Prerequisite(s): MFRI Fire Officer I (MGMT 201) or MFSPQB, NBFSPQ, or IFSAC Fire Officer I certification.

Course Description: This course is designed to assist emergency response officers in managing high-rise incidents by organizing resources, developing strategies, and managing tactical operations and interagency coordination to protect life and minimize damage at high-rise incidents.

INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM FOR STRUCTURAL COLLAPSE INCIDENTS

Course Code: NFA 214 (formerly MGMT 141)

Course Length: 16 Hours

Prerequisite(s): MFRI Fire Officer I (MGMT 201) or MFSPQB, NBFSPQ, or IFSAC Fire Officer I certification.

Course Description: The goal of this course is to provide fire officers with an understanding of command operations at structural collapse incidents.

INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT FOR THE FIRE SERVICE

Course Code: NFA 102 (formerly MGMT 156)

Course Length: 13 Hours

Prerequisite(s): There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Description: This course is designed to develop an understanding of the ICS and its application in both emergency and nonemergency situations. This course addresses the need for an ICS, an overview of the structure and flexibility of an ICS, and an understanding of the command skills necessary to function effectively in an ICS structure.

The purpose of this course is to introduce basic concepts of incident management and the ICS and to provide a basis for application of ICS to a variety of incidents. Successful completion of the course fulfills the requirements for ICS 100 and 200.

INCIDENT SAFETY OFFICER

Course Code: NFA 215 (formerly MGMT 129)

Course Length: 17 Hours

Prerequisite(s): MFRI Fire Officer I (MGMT 201) or Emergency Medical Services Officer I (MGMT 203) or MFSPQB, NBFSPQ, or IFSAC Fire Officer I certification is recommended.

Course Description: This course is an incident-specific, scenario-oriented course designed to teach students what an ISO needs to know at an incident. The course uses instructor-led discussion, multimedia activities, and small group discussions to convey instructional points.

INTRODUCTION TO NFIRS 5.0

Course Code: NFA 103 (formerly FIRS 160)

Course Length: 14 Hours

Prerequisite(s): There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Description: This course is designed to train students at the local level to document and report incidents in NFIRS 5.0.

LEADERSHIP IN SUPERVISION: CREATING ENVIRONMENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL GROWTH

Course Code: NFA 216 (formerly MGMT 241)

Course Length: 15 Hours

Prerequisite(s): MFRI Fire Officer I (MGMT 201) or Emergency Medical Services Officer I (MGMT 203) or MFSPQB, NBFSPQ, or IFSAC Fire Officer I certification is recommended.

Course Description: This two-day course presents the student with the basic leadership and supervisory knowledge, skills and tools needed to perform effectively in the fire and EMS environment.

LEADERSHIP IN SUPERVISION: FRAMEWORKS TO SUCCESS

Course Code: NFA 217 (formerly MGMT 243)

Course Length: 14 Hours

Prerequisite(s): MFRI Fire Officer I (MGMT 201) or Emergency Medical Services Officer I (MGMT 203) or MFSPQB, NBFSPQ, or IFSAC Fire Officer I certification is recommended.

Course Description: This two-day course presents the student with the basic leadership and supervisory knowledge, skills and tools needed to perform effectively in the fire and EMS environment.

LEADERSHIP IN SUPERVISION: PERSPECTIVES IN THINKING

Course Code: NFA 218 (formerly MGMT 242)

Course Length: 14 Hours

Prerequisite(s): MFRI Fire Officer I (MGMT 201) or Emergency Medical Services Officer I (MGMT 203) or MFSPQB, NBFSPQ, or IFSAC Fire Officer I certification is recommended.

Course Description: This two-day course presents the student with the basic leadership and supervisory knowledge, skills and tools needed to perform effectively in the fire and EMS environment.

LEADERSHIP STRATEGIES FOR COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION

Course Code: NFA 219 (formerly MGMT 308)

Course Length: 42 Hours

Prerequisite(s): There is a pre-course assignment that is required to be accepted into the class and should take about 18 hours to complete. MFRI Fire Officer III (MGMT 301) or Emergency Medical Services Officer II (MGMT 218) or MFSPQB, NBFSPQ, or IFSAC Fire Officer III certification is recommended.

Course Description: The goals of the LSCRR course are to develop leaders in comprehensive multi-hazard community risk reduction, focus on reducing risk in your community, create a strategic risk-reduction plan for your community, reduce civilian death, injury and property loss, and reduce line-of-duty deaths (LODDs) among firefighters.

MANAGING EFFECTIVE FIRE PREVENTION PROGRAMS

Course Code: NFA 220 (formerly MGMT 164)

Course Length: 40 Hours

Prerequisite(s): There is a pre-course assignment that is required to be accepted into the class and should take about 6 hours to complete. MFRI Fire Officer I (MGMT 201) or MFSPQB, NBFSPQ, or IFSAC Fire Officer I certification is recommended.

Course Description: This course provides knowledge and helps facilitate the skills/abilities needed to lead a fire prevention/risk-reduction bureau.

NEW FIRE CHIEF: ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUES

Course Code: NFA 303 (formerly MGMT 258)

Course Length: 13 Hours

Prerequisite(s): MFRI Fire Officer III (MGMT 301) or Emergency Medical Services Officer II (MGMT 218) or MFSPQB, NBFSPQ, or IFSAC Fire Officer III certification is recommended.

Course Description: The aim of the course is to address critical knowledge and skills pertaining to the responsibilities of a fire chief or EMS manager, the nature of local politics and the organization’s leadership role in local politics, and liability and risk management issues and resources available to help the new fire chief meet his or her responsibilities.

The purpose of this course is to develop the managerial, administrative and leadership skills necessary for the new fire chief or EMS manager to effectively meet his or her obligations.

NEW FIRE CHIEF: CHALLENGING ISSUES

Course Code: NFA 304 (formerly MGMT 257)

Course Length: 11 Hours

Prerequisite(s): MFRI Fire Officer III (MGMT 301) or Emergency Medical Services Officer II (MGMT 218) or MFSPQB, NBFSPQ, or IFSAC Fire Officer III certification is recommended.

Course Description: This 2-day course addresses critical knowledge and skills pertaining to the responsibilities of a fire chief, the nature of local politics and the fire chief’s role in local politics; and liability and risk management issues and resources available to help the new fire chief meet his or her responsibilities.

The purpose of this course is to develop the managerial, administrative and leadership skills necessary for the new fire chief to effectively meet his or her obligations.

NEW FIRE CHIEF: CONTEMPORARY ISSUES

Course Code: NFA 305 (formerly MGMT 259)

Course Length: 13 Hours

Prerequisite(s): New Fire Chief: Administrative Issues (NFA 303) is recommended. MFRI Fire Officer III (MGMT 301) or Emergency Medical Services Officer II (MGMT 218) or MFSPQB, NBFSPQ, or IFSAC Fire Officer III certification is recommended.

Course Description: The aim of the course is to address critical knowledge and skills pertaining to the responsibilities of a fire chief or EMS manager, including collaboration and cooperation, leadership and management, community engagement, and capital purchase.

The purpose of this course is to develop the managerial, administrative and leadership skills necessary for the new fire chief or EMS manager to effectively meet his or her obligations.

PREPARATION FOR INITIAL COMPANY OPERATIONS

Course Code: NFA 221 (formerly FIRE 133)

Course Length: 13 Hours

Prerequisite(s): MFRI Fire Officer I (MGMT 201) or Emergency Medical Services Officer I (MGMT 203) or MFSPQB, NBFSPQ, or IFSAC Fire Officer I certification is recommended.

Course Description: The course is designed to help newly promoted Company Officers learn planning and preparedness techniques and the importance of these techniques in promoting company readiness and firefighter safety during emergency incidents.

RESIDENTIAL SPRINKLER PLANS REVIEW

Course Code: NFA 222 (formerly MGMT 267)

Course Length: 13 Hours

Prerequisite(s): MFRI Fire Inspector I (MGMT 204) or MFRI Plans Examiner I/II (MGMT 266) or MFSPQB, NBFSPQ, or IFSAC Fire Inspector I or Plans Examiner I certification.

Course Description: The purpose of this course is to provide students with the ability to verify that the design of the residential fire sprinkler system is in compliance with national standards and codes to aid in the detection and control of residential fires and, consequently, to provide protection against injury, loss of life and property damage.

Students should possess the ability to read and comprehend standard residential sprinkler plans at a basic level. They should be able to identify symbols, trace the system, differentiate between construction plans and residential sprinkler system plans, and read and interpret sprinkler plan notes and their accompanying legend.

The students should have a conceptual understanding of existing standards NFPA 13, 13D, 13R and IRC P2904.

SERVICE AREA RISK REDUCTION (formerly Station-Based Risk Reduction)

Course Code: NFA 223 (formerly MGMT 162)

Course Length: 42 Hours

Prerequisite(s): There is a pre-course assignment. MFRI Fire Officer I (MGMT 201) or Emergency Medical Services Officer I (MGMT 203) or MFSPQB, NBFSPQ, or IFSAC Fire Officer I certification is recommended.

Course Description: This course is about how company officers can plan, implement and evaluate riskreduction activities to benefit the residents they serve and those in the fire and emergency responders who provide the services. The course features the role of the officer as an inspirational leader for the strategic riskreduction cause.

Students learn that a broader approach to risk reduction involves multiple interventions, and when all interventions are applied to a specific community risk issue, a difference is likely to occur, reducing risk for citizens. Students also learn that, by reducing the community’s risk, the risk of death and injuries to firefighting forces is also reduced.

SHAPING THE FUTURE

Course Code: NFA 224 (formerly MGMT 138)

Course Length: 15 Hours

Prerequisite(s): MFRI Fire Officer I (MGMT 201) or Emergency Medical Services Officer I (MGMT 203) or MFSPQB, NBFSPQ, or IFSAC Fire Officer I certification is recommended.

Course Description: This course is designed to provide fire service personnel who aspire to management roles with the skills they need to identify, prioritize and solve organizational problems. This course will teach students how to employ creative approaches to identify trends that have an impact on their organization; apply creative group problem-solving methods to modern organizational problems and describe the importance of continuous improvement within fire and emergency services; quantify problems and solutions and use the information to justify a recommendation; and explain why employees resist change and develop strategies for implementing change within the fire and emergency service environments.

STRATEGIC AND TACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS

Course Code: NFA 225 (formerly MGTS 264)

Course Length: 41 Hours

Prerequisite(s): MFRI Fire Officer I (MGMT 201) or Emergency Medical Services Officer I (MGMT 203) or MFSPQB, NBFSPQ, or IFSAC Fire Officer I certification is recommended.

Course Description: In this course, students will learn the fundamental procedures for gathering and using information related to the fire protection systems that an incident command may need during a fire or related emergency. The course includes the basic concepts of pre-incident planning and the strategies an officer might use to share this information with other responders. This course provides a comprehensive review of the preplanning process found in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1620, Standard for Pre-Incident Planning

This course is designed to ensure that ICs know how to conduct proper pre-incident planning for the target hazards in their communities, so that they can identify what fire protection systems are available at these sites, how they work, and how to use them in developing firefighting objectives and making strategic and tactical firefighting decisions. In addition, ICs learn how to relay this knowledge to other firefighters who must use these systems under emergency conditions to respond and function effectively.

STRATEGY AND TACTICS FOR INITIAL COMPANY OPERATIONS

Course Code: NFA 226 (formerly FIRE 124)

Course Length: 13 Hours

Prerequisite(s): MFRI Firefighter II (FIRE 201) or MFSPQB, NBFSPQ, or IFSAC Firefighter II certification is recommended.

Course Description: This course is designed to develop the management skills needed by Company Officers (COs) to accomplish assigned tactics for structure fires. Students will learn the use and understanding of strategies and tactics and their importance in ensuring firefighter safety on the fireground.

TRAINING OPERATIONS IN SMALL DEPARTMENTS

Course Code: NFA 228 (formerly MGTS 151)

Course Length: 16 Hours

Prerequisite(s): MFRI Fire Officer I (MGMT 201) or Emergency Medical Services Officer I (MGMT 203) or MFSPQB, NBFSPQ, or IFSAC Fire Officer I certification is recommended.

Course Description: The course is designed to provide the student with the essential tools and skills to lead and manage a training program in a small department. It is not designed specifically to enhance development or presentation skills, nor is it related to the public education discipline.

WATER-BASED FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM PLANS REVIEW

Course Code: NFA 227 (formerly MGTS 265)

Course Length: 33 Hours

Prerequisite(s): MFRI Plans Examiner I/II (MGMT 266) or MFSPQB, NBFSPQ, or IFSAC Plans Examiner I certification is recommended. The completion of NFA “Testing and Evaluation of Water Supplies for Fire Protection” (Q0218) online self-study course is also recommended.

Course Description: The scope of this course spans instruction in the knowledge and skill necessary to evaluate the soundness and code compliance of engineering and architectural plans for water-based fire protection systems proposed as part of facility and occupancy construction plans. The course will enable students to perform a plan review to evaluate the suitability of the fire sprinkler, pump and standpipe plans and calculations in accordance with nationally recognized standards for design and installation. Course content covers fire protection standards, plan reading, water supplies, building envelope features, fire protection hydraulics mathematics, fire pumps, sprinkler systems, and standpipe systems.

WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE (WUI) FIREFIGHTING FOR THE STRUCTURAL COMPANY OFFICER

Course Code: NFA 229 (formerly MGTS 295)

Course Length: 14 Hours

Prerequisite(s): MFRI Fire Officer I (MGMT 201) or Emergency Medical Services Officer I (MGMT 203) or MFSPQB, NBFSPQ, or IFSAC Fire Officer I certification is recommended.

Course Description: The course is designed to provide students with the ability to identify the WUI environment, contrast it with structural firefighting, identify safety considerations, and implement appropriate operational and command activities for this environment.

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AFTER ACTION REVIEW ONLINE VERSION (NFFF)

Course Code: MGMT 209

Course Length: 1 Hour

Prerequisite(s): There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Description: After action review (AAR) offers the fire service the opportunity to formalize the tradition of informal post-incident conversations into a simple yet systematic, guided process of analyzing, refining, and improving incident response. This fire service training module explains the origins of AAR, its application to the fire service, how to implement it, and the important role it plays in culture change. This is a self-paced online course.

COMMUNICATION AND MENTORING FOR COMPANY OFFICERS ONLINE VERSION

(NFFF)

Course Code: MGMT 232

Course Length: 1 Hour

Prerequisite(s): There are no prerequisites for this course. It is strongly suggested that this module be taken in conjunction with MGMT 231: Company Officer’s Health and Safety Responsibilities. MFRI Fire Officer I (MGMT 201) is recommended.

Course Description: Major topics covered in this course include interpersonal communication, understanding and responding to problems, handling difficult and awkward situations, and informal and formal mentoring. This is a self-paced online course.

COMPANY OFFICER’S HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES ONLINE VERSION

(NFFF)

Course Code: MGMT 231

Course Length: 1 Hour

Prerequisite(s): There are no prerequisites for this course. It is strongly suggested that this module be taken in conjunction with MGMT 232: Communication and Mentoring for Company Officers. MFRI Fire Officer I (MGMT 201) is recommended.

Course Description: Major topics covered in this course include personal commitment to health and safety; peer to leader transition; SOP enforcement; crew resource management; Everyone Goes Home® and the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives; Courage to Be Safe®; LACK; mental health and Stress First Aid (SFA); health and safety aspects of operational decisions; and after-action review. This program is a "survey course," meaning it discusses a wide range of topics at only the awareness level of depth. For many topics, further training and resources are recommended. For new company officers, this training is part of navigating the transition from firefighter to company officer. This is a self-paced online course.

COURAGE TO BE SAFE ONLINE VERSION (NFFF)

Course Code: FIRE 149

Course Length: 1 Hour

Prerequisite(s): There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Description: This course is a provocative and moving presentation by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, through the Everyone Goes Home® Program, that is designed to change the culture of accepting the loss of firefighters as a normal occurrence.

Building on the untold story of line-of-duty death survivors, it reveals how family members must live with the consequences of a firefighter death. This presentation focuses on the need for firefighters and officers to change fundamental attitudes and behaviors in order to prevent line-of-duty deaths. The central theme promotes having the courage to do the right thing in order to protect oneself and other firefighters and ensure that "everyone goes home" at the end of the day.

Firefighters must have the courage to face a multitude of risks in order to save lives and protect their communities. Their courage allows them to willingly risk their own lives so that others can be saved. A different type of courage is required to stay safe in potentially dangerous situations, avoiding needless risks and tragic consequences.

COURAGE TO BE SAFE (NFFF)

Course Code: FIRE 139

Course Length: 4 Hours

Prerequisite(s): There are no prerequisites for this course.

CREATING CHANGE IN THE FIRE SERVICE ONLINE VERSION (NFFF)

Course Code: MGMT 219

Course Length: 1 Hour

Prerequisite(s): There are no prerequisites for this course. It is strongly suggested that this module be taken in conjunction with PDI 260, the Leadership, Accountability, Culture, and Knowledge (LACK) online module, or PDI 160, the traditional delivery of Leadership, Accountability, Culture, and Knowledge (LACK).

Course Description: The roundtable discusses how to lead an organization where safety in fire service is a primary focus, including making safety a priority, handling resistance, extending responsible behavior modeling to "informal leaders" in the ranks, crew resource management, fostering an environment of trust, and risk mitigation. This is a self-paced online course.

CURBSIDE MANNER: STRESS FIRST AID FOR THE STREET ONLINE VERSION (NFFF)

Course Code: MGMT 160

Course Length: 1 Hour

Prerequisite(s): There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Description: This course teaches "curbside manner," a set of proven principles and actions that help first responders assist civilians in crisis by ensuring their safety, understanding their individual needs, meeting those needs, and promoting the connectedness and self-efficacy necessary for recovery. Each principle cover, calm, connect, competence, and confidence is first shown in action and then explained in detailed, practical language in this first responder training module. This is a self-paced online course.

LEADERSHIP SO EVERYONE GOES HOME (NFFF)

Course Code: MGMT 305

Course Length: 4 Hours

Prerequisite(s): MFRI Fire Officer III (MGMT 301) is recommended.

Course Description: This course is designed for chiefs or senior level officers who have commanded firefighters on a wide variety of emergency incidents, including fires and hazardous materials responses. Using a series of case studies, the course examines issues that lead to a fatality or injury; what could have been done to prevent the incident; steps any department can implement to reduce the risk of line of duty injuries and deaths; and the adaptive challenges facing today's emergency services to create safer environments. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, and classroom activities.

STRESS FIRST AID (SFA) FOR FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES PERSONNEL ONLINE VERSION (NFFF)

Course Code: MGMT 159

Course Length: 1 Hour

Prerequisite(s): There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Description: This course teaches a flexible set of tools used to care for stress reactions in firefighters and rescue personnel. The toolkit emphasizes the importance of continuously monitoring the stress of fire and rescue personnel and to quickly recognize and appropriately help individuals who are reacting to stress and are in need of interventions to promote healing. SFA monitors the progress of recovery to ensure a return to fullfunction. SFA fosters strong leadership and unit cohesion and is individualized to meet the needs of each person in each context. This is a self-paced online course.

STRESS FIRST AID (SFA) FOR FIREFIGHTERS AND EMERGENCY PERSONNEL (NFFF)

Course Code: MGMT 158

Course Length: 4 Hours

Prerequisite(s): There is no prerequisite for this course.

TAKING CARE OF OUR OWN

Course Code: MGMT 307

Course Length: 1 Hour

ONLINE VERSION (NFFF)

Prerequisite(s): MFRI Fire Officer III (MGMT 301) is recommended.

Course Description: This course is designed to provide senior fire officers specific information and valuable insights. Major topics covered in this course include pre-incident planning, making notification, grief and mourning, and providing support to members of the department after sudden loss. This is a self-paced online course.

COMPANY DRILLS

In addition to full-length courses and seminars, MFRI also offers training opportunities for departments. Company drills are three-hour training opportunities on specific fire, EMS, hazmat, or rescue topics and are offered to all Maryland emergency services organizations. Departments are offered two company drills per year at no charge.

Company drills must be scheduled through a regional office at least 30 days prior to the date the department wants to hold the drill. Some company drills may require medical clearance. For additional information, please contact your home regional office.

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University of Maryland

4500 Campus Drive

College Park, MD 20742

301-226-9900 FAX 301-314-0686

REGION 1 WESTERN MARYLAND

Allegany, Garrett, and Washington Counties

P.O. Box 5153, Cresaptown, MD 21502-5153

301-226-7320 | 301-226-7325 | 1-888-691-6143

Coordinator – Todd Dyche 301-226-7321

Technicians – 301-226-7322; Sam Wilson, Walt May, Jim Schell

Program Administrative Specialist – Debbie Sklodowski

301-226-7325

REGION 2 NORTH CENTRAL

Carroll, Frederick, Howard, and Montgomery Counties

P.O. Box 196 – Mount Airy, MD 21771-0196

301-829-2020 | 800-287-6374

FAX 301-829-2021

Coordinator – Mike Crawford 301-226-7303

Technicians – Douglas Brown, Judith White 301-226-7302

Program Administrative Specialist – Karen Snyder

301-226-6730

Administrative Assistant – Stephanie Blake

REGION 3 NORTH EAST

Harford, Cecil, Baltimore Counties and Baltimore City

P.O. Box 789, Edgewood, MD 21040

410-676-5409 | 410-676-5362

1-888-317-2218

FAX 410-676-5413

Coordinator – Jeff Fleming

Technicians – Gary Kadolph and Richard White

Program Administrative Specialist – Tracy Bennett

Administrative Assistant – Catherine Sobey

REGION

4 UPPER EASTERN SHORE

Kent, Queen Anne’s, Caroline, Talbot, and Anne Arundel Counties and the City of Annapolis

601 Safety Drive, Centreville, MD 21617 410-758-2112 | 1-888-692-0055

FAX 410-758-3573

Coordinator – Jack Beall Jr Technician – Fran Jester

Program Administrative Specialist –

REGION 5 LOWER EASTERN SHORE

Wicomico, Worcester, Dorchester, and Somerset Counties

12148 John Wilson Lane Princess Anne, MD 21853-3648

410-749-0313 | 410-651-3331

1-888-691-8880

FAX 410-651-3356

Coordinator – James Jester Technicians – Jim Hearn

Program Administrative Specialist – Phyllis Lowe

REGION 6 SOUTHERN MARYLAND

Calvert, Charles, St. Mary’s, and Prince George’s Counties

10375 Audie Lane, La Plata, MD 20646-0813

301-934-2600 | Metro 301-870-2095

1-888-691-4628

FAX 301-934-4333

Coordinator – James Key

Technician – Jeff Williams

Program Administrative Specialist – Mary Ann Arhar

Administrative Assistant – Linda Carrillo

MFRI HEADQUARTERS

4500 Campus Drive, College Park, MD 20742

MFRI REGION 1 – Western Maryland Regional Training Center

13928 Haz Mat Drive SW, Cumberland, MD 21502

MFRI REGION 2 – North Central Regional Training Office

1008 Twin Arch Rd, Mount Airy, MD 21771-0196

MFRI REGION 3 – North East Regional Training Center

9258 Lauderick Creek Road, Aberdeen Proving Ground/Edgewood Area, Gunpowder, MD 21010

MFRI REGION 4 – Upper Eastern Shore Regional Training Center

601 Safety Drive, Centreville, MD 21617

MFRI REGION 5 – Lower Eastern Shore Regional Training Center

12148 John Wilson Lane, Princess Anne, MD 21853-3648

MFRI REGION 6 – Southern Maryland Regional Training Center

10375 Audie Lane, LaPlata, MD 20646

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