1 Day Classes Saturday

First Aid/CPR                                                                      Instructor: Tony Campbell

This class is designed to teach basic First Aid/CPR.

Building Construction - CANCELLED

1 Day Classes Sunday

LPG Emergencies – CANCELLED

Fire Behavior – CANCELLED

Haz Mat Refresher                                                             Instructor:     Tony Campbell

This class is an 8 hour refresher covering all aspects of a hazmat incident.                   NOTE: Application made for LET Annual In-Service Credit.

2 Day Classes

1. EVOC                                                                                Instructor:       Jason Lively

This is a combination classroom and practical skills training course on emergency vehicle operations. Safety, legal aspects, inspection and driver responsibilities are covered. Both written and practical examinations are administered. Meets WV State Fire Commission and State EMS Initial driving training requirements and recommendations. The course is designed to meet DOT and NFPA standards. Students are encouraged to bring their own apparatus for the driving part of the course. PREREQUISITES: Must have proof of valid Operators License and be 18 yrs of age.

2.  HazMat Awareness/Operations  NFPA (472) 2004      Instructor:        Skip Kosar

This course provides students with an understanding of the ways to confine, contain, or divert a hazardous materials release using defensive methods, such as damming, diking, and diverting. The student will have the opportunity for hands-on experience in building different types of containment systems and setting up decontamination areas. Class Limit: 20 FULL TURNOUT GEAR & SCBA REQUIRED. NOTE: Application made for LET Annual In-Service Credit.

3. Search Management -CANCELLED                               Instructor:  Louis Robinson

This class is designed to teach firefighters and emergency responders the basic skills necessary to perform search and rescue operations. Dress appropriately for the weather on Sunday. NOTE: Application made for LET Annual In-Service Credit.

4.  ISO-Incident Safety Officer                                          Instructor:    Steve Johnston

5. Truck Company Operations - CANCELLED

6.  Rope Rescue Awareness/Operations                            Instructor:      Larry Helms

This course is intended to address specific rope rescue techniques as outlined in the operations level of NFPA 1670. Topics include: rope rescue knots, lowering and raising systems. NOTE: Helmets, eye protection and gloves required.

7. Basic Structure Firefighting                                          Instructor:       Larry Couch

This hand’s on course is designed to introduce the new firefighter to the basic fundamentals of fire ground operations or bring the experienced firefighter “back to the basics”. Topics to be covered will include fire suppression; hose line advancement, forcible entry, ground ladder use, victim rescue, SCBA confidence course, immediate reaction drills and ventilation. This class will be held in a controlled environment using simulated smoke. FULL TURNOUT GEAR AND SCBA WITH SPARE BOTTLE REQUIRED.

8.  Project Lifesaver                                     Instructors: Sue Patalano and Dave Byers

A Public Safety Program designed to protect and locate missing persons due to wandering.  This 16 hr course combines classroom with practical exercises. Part of the training is outdoors, please dress accordingly for the weather. NOTE: Application made for LET Annual In-Service Credit.

9.  Auto Extrication Awareness/Operations                    Instructor:        Lonny Riggs

This class will meet the awareness and operations level criteria for vehicle rescue. Scene assessment, victim and rescuer safety, accident scene control and management will be covered. Students will be updated on the newest vehicle technology to include hybrid vehicles. This class will start in the classroom and move to a hands-on operations concentrating on disentanglement by the use of advanced tools and techniques along with scenario activities. FULL TURNOUT GEAR REQUIRED.

10. NIMS 400                                                                      Instructor:      John Ashcraft

This 2 day course will provide training for the advanced application of the Incident Command System. This course is designed for mid and upper level managers who are expected to perform in a management capacity in an area command or multi-agency coordination entity. Target students for this course include personnel performing as strike team leaders, task force leaders, unit leaders, division/group supervisors, branch directors, Chief Level Officers and is recommended for all Emergency Operations Center Staff. In addition this class meets the minimum standards required by the Federal Government for Chief Officers for Fire Departments to remain eligible for Federal Grant assistance. NOTE: Application made for LET Annual In-Service Credit.

Class Requirements

PREREQUISUTES: Some classes require the student to have knowledge in specific areas to be eligible to participate in certain classes.

Most classes are “hands on” and therefore will be conducted OUTSIDE in the weather so please read your course description and dress appropriately.  Other courses require special equipment. The required equipment is listed with the class description. If the student is required to have:

FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR, students must have NFPA approved safety glasses, leather or Kevlar gloves, steel toe shoes or boots, and a helmet.

NO EXCEPTIONS.

FULL TURN GEAR, they must have NFPA approved safety glasses, helmet, nomex hood, gloves, boots, bunker coat, and bunker pants.

NO EXCPETIONS.

SCBA AND SPARE BOTTLE, you are responsible for supplying your own Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus, face piece, and spare air cylinder. SCBA cylinders will not be filled if hydrostatic test date is expired.

Marshall County Fire School 2010 Sponsors:

WV State Fire Marshall Office

WV Dept of Education of Vocational and Technical Adult Ed

Marshall County Commission

RESA-6 Public Service Training

We would like to give special thanks to:

Marshall County School Board

Marshall County Commission

Vendors

All those who donated time, equipment and prizes

PICNIC AFTER CLASS SATURDAY