National Fire Academy Direct Delivery

Courses Offered In Minnesota

March - September 2006

March 4 - 5 , 2006 - St Cloud - NIMS Incident Command System for Emerg Med Services
March 18 - 19, 2006 - Marshall - Incident Safety Officer (ISO) Updated
April 22 - 23, 2006 - Detroit Lakes - Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Specialist I
April 29 - 30, 2006 - North Mankato - Arson Detection for the First Responder
August 19 - 20, 2006 - Brooklyn Park - Exec Skills: Leading Diverse Com Beyond Conflict
September 16 - 17, 2006 - Virginia - Incident Safety Officer (ISO) Updated
September 23 - 24, 2006 - Hinckley - Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Specialist II

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#1 March 4 - 5, 2006

St Cloud, MN

NFA Course: NIMS - Incident Command System for Emergency Medical Services Updated to NIMS held at St Cloud Technical College in St Cloud, MN
Larry Rieber LRieber@sctc.edu or June Hirdler jhirdler@sctc.edu 800-222-1009
Map to campus detailed map
http://www.door15.com/ce.html

Objective:
The student will be able to implement an Incident Command System (ICS) at small- or medium-sized incidents and manage the incident for 20 minutes or until the line supervisor arrives on the scene and assumes command.

Description:
Students will be introduced to the concepts of emergency medical services (EMS)-specific ICS through lecture and guided discussion. They will use scenarios, case studies, graphics, audiovisuals, and role play to demonstrate understanding of the concepts.

Class Size: 40

Length: 14 hours

General Audience:
Emergency response personnel who, as a part of their regular duties, respond to small- to medium-sized emergency medical incidents requiring scene management skills. Students' jobs can range from first responder through field operations chief.

Student Selection Criteria:
EMS personnel who have duties involving scene management at small- to medium-sized incidents.

Date: Saturday, March 4, 2006 - Sunday, March 5, 2006

#2 March 18 - 19, 2006

Marshall, MN

NFA Course: Incident Safety Officer (ISO) Updated held at MERIT Training Center in Marshall, MN
Daryl Bartholomaus Daryl.Bartholomaus@mnwest.edu 800-576-6728 or 507-537-7053
Map to campus
http://www.meritcenter.com/

Objective:
The student will be able to identify and analyze safety concerns as they relate to all-hazards scene evaluation, and communicate recommended solutions to the command authority.

Description:
This course examines the Safety Officer's role at emergency response situations. A specific focus on operations within an Incident Command System (ICS) as a Safety Officer is a main theme.

General Audience:
Individuals who have a Safety Officer responsibility at emergency operation situations. Persons attending this course should have a working knowledge of the ICS as taught by the National Fire Academy (NFA), building construction principles, hazardous materials management, applicable National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) guidelines, and Federal regulations.

Class Size: 40

Length: 14 hours, 45 minutes

Student Selection Criteria:
Emergency response personnel responsible for Safety Officer duties at emergency response all-hazard incidents.

Date: Saturday, March 18, 2006 - Sunday, March 19, 2006

#3 April 22 - 23, 2006

Detroit Lakes, MN

NFA Course: Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Specialist I held at Minn State College Detroit Lakes in Detroit Lakes, MN
Marty Soeth marty.soeth@earthlink.net
Denice.Brewer@minnesota.edu 800-426-5603 then press 6576

Map to campus

Objective:
The goal of the course is to provide the skills and tools necessary to become a Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Specialist I. The class will address the NFPA 1035 Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Specialist I including Introduction, Primary Prevention, Identification and Intake, Who Sets Fires and Why, and Interviewing and Intervention Strategies.

Description:
Students will be introduced to the NFPA 1034 Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Specialist I Professional Standard. The individual will learn to conduct an interview with firesetters and their families using prepared forms and guidelines. Based on recommended practice students may determine the need for referral for counseling and/or implement educational intervention strategies to mitigate effects of fire setting behavior.

Class Size: 32

Length: 16 hours

Student Selection Criteria:
Individuals who have responsibilities related to juvenile fire setting intervention, interviewing, and prevention. The target audience includes practitioners who interact with children who are involved in fire setting and/or arson behavior and their families. In addition to the fire service, professionals from a myriad of fields including mental health, law enforcement, education, counseling services, and social services can benefit from the training.

Date: Saturday, April 22, 2006 - Sunday, April 23, 2006

#4 April 29 - 30, 2006

North Mankato, MN

NFA Course: Arson Detection for the First Responder held at South Central Technical College in North Mankato, MN
Bill Zehnder bill.zehnder@southcentral.edu 800-722-9359 or 507-389-7329

Map to campus

Objective:
The student will be able to recognize the indicators of an intentionally set fire, preserve evidence, and report the information to the appropriate official; define clearly the role of the first responder; and understand that the first responder's role is not to determine the origin and cause of the fire, and that he/she is not responsible as an investigator.

Description:
This 2-day course is designed specifically to provide a clear definition of the role of initial responder organizations, and to provide essential knowledge to enable them to recognize the potential of an intentionally set fire, preserve evidence, and report the information properly to appropriate officials. The training course includes the following basic topics: fire behavior, critical observations of the first responder, fire cause, scene security and evidence preservation, legal considerations, and reporting of findings.

Class Size: 40

Length: 13 Hours

General Audience:
This training course is designed specifically for the firefighter who is inexperienced in arson detection and the preservation of evidence at the fire scene. It is not designed for the arson-experienced firefighter or investigator.

Background checks will be conducted

Student Selection Criteria:
Firefighters who's job responsibility is cause determination or those who for preparation purposes will soon assume the responsibility.

Date
Saturday, April 29, 2006 - Sunday, April 30, 2006

#5 August 19 -20, 2006

Anoka, MN

NFA Course: Executive Skills Series: Leading Diverse Communities Beyond Conflict (ESS:LDCBC)
held at Hennepin Technical College in Brooklyn Park, MN

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Todd Seitz
todd.seitz@hennepintech.edu
Fire Training Coordinator
Hennepin Technical College
1820 Xenium Lane North
Plymouth, MN 55441
763-550-2113 Direct Line
763-238-2135 Fax

Objective:
The goal of the course is to provide senior executives in fire and emergency services organizations with information, perspectives, and tools for taking action to harmonize the diversities within their work and stake holder communities. The course will be a springboard for forming and launching plans of action. It will break new ground in addressing fire service culture and challenges, while providing tools for fire service leaders in a complex society. Finally, the course will help participants mobilize support and identify resources for making a difference.

Description:
The course is intended to be a "launch pad" for action projects that students will undertake when returning to their jobs. The energy of the course focuses on defining projects and ensuring their success. The students need to become a support system for each other. The course is a design workshop, a strategy and tactics session, and a rehearsal of the personal, social, political, and professional dynamics that students must master to accomplish their projects. The National Fire Academy will award certificates of successful completion only upon submission of the action plan.

Class Size:   30

Length: 16 hours

Student Selection Criteria:
The course is directed to senior fire executives (battalion chief rank or higher). This is consistent with other Executive Skills Series (ESS) courses and the resident Executive Fire Officer Program (EFOP). The curriculum acknowledges the diversity of fire service organizations (paid, volunteer, combination) and therefore is applicable to all fire/emergency services organizations.

Date: Saturday, August 19, 2006 - Sunday, August 20, 2006

#6 September 16 - 17, 2006

Virginia, MN

NFA Course: Incident Safety Officer (ISO) Updated held at Virginia, MN Mesabi Range Community and Technical College Virginia campus 1001 Chestnut Street West , Virginia, MN
Colleen Gerzin c.gerzin@mr.mnscu.edu or Debbie d .jacobson@mr.mnscu.edu
800-657-3860 then press 5
Map to campus

Objective:
The student will be able to identify and analyze safety concerns as they relate to all-hazards scene evaluation, and communicate recommended solutions to the command authority.

Description:
This course examines the Safety Officer's role at emergency response situations. A specific focus on operations within an Incident Command System (ICS) as a Safety Officer is a main theme.

General Audience:
Individuals who have a Safety Officer responsibility at emergency operation situations. Persons attending this course should have a working knowledge of the ICS as taught by the National Fire Academy (NFA), building construction principles, hazardous materials management, applicable National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) guidelines, and Federal regulations.

Class Size: 40

Length: 14 hours, 45 minutes

Student Selection Criteria:
Emergency response personnel responsible for Safety Officer duties at emergency response all-hazard incidents.

Date: Saturday, September 16, 2006 - Sunday, September 17, 2006

#7 September 23 - 24, 2006

Hinckley, MN

NFA Course: Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Specialist II held at Grand Casino Hinckley Hotel in Hinckley, MN
Joe Dambowy dambowyj@pinetech.edu Kathy Anderson andersok@pinetech.edu 800-521-7463 or 320-629-5184
Map to class      Classroom located at 777 Lady Luck Drive, Hinckley, MN 55037
Hotel Reservations: 800-468-3517

Objective:
The goal of the course is to provide the skills and tools necessary to become a Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Specialist II. The class will address the NFPA 1035 Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Specialist II including Identification and Intake, Coalition Building Support and Management, Budget and Funding, Development of a Juvenile Handbook, Resource Directory, Database, and Program Evaluation.

Description:
Students will be introduced to the NFPA 1034 Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Specialist II Professional Standard. The individual will learn to develop and coordinate a child firesetting intervention program and the activities of a Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Specialist. The course develops skills in interviewing and assessment, program development, implementation, and evaluation.

Class Size: 32

Length: 16 hours

Student Selection Criteria:
Individuals who have or will have responsibilities related to the management and/or coordination of a juvenile firesetting intervention program.

Date: Saturday, September 23, 2006 - Sunday, September 24, 2006

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