Interactive Training Catalog

Course Catalog

The New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) is committed to providing cutting-edge, contemporary, and configurable training to a broad array of public safety stakeholders statewide. This catalog is designed to share information on the depth and breadth of DHSES' training courses. There are more than 260 courses that are delivered by or coordinated through DHSES. For more information about any of the courses listed, please reach out directly to the office that offers the course.

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Terrorism Indicators and Suspicious Activity Reporting (TISAR) for Fire/EMS

Multi-Discipline

Suspicious Activity Reporting

2

Outreach Delivery, Virtual

OCT

Provides awareness regarding the terrorism threat environment to enhance responder safety as well as increase information and intelligence sharing amongst the non-law enforcement first responder community.

National Threat Evaluation and Reporting Overview (TERO)

Multi-Discipline

Threat Evaluation and Reporting

3

Outreach Delivery, At SPTC, Virtual

OCT

This introductory training focuses on a behavioral approach to violence prevention. The TERO raises awareness about the risk factors, triggers and stressors, and warning behaviors that could impact a person's decision to commit an act of targeted violence.

Basic Threat Evaluation and Reporting Course (B-TERC)

Multi-Discipline

Threat Evaluation and Reporting

8

Outreach Delivery, at SPTC

OCT

Teaches participants how to assist in preventing acts of targeted violence, such as, but not limited to, terrorism, school shootings, or mass attacks in public spaces, by identifying those threats or observable behaviors that may indicate the potential for violence.

Threat Evaluation and Reporting Course (TERC)

Multi-Discipline

Threat Evaluation and Reporting

24

Outreach Delivery, at SPTC

OCT

Teaches participants how to apply Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) best practices to assist in preventing acts of targeted violence such as, but not limited to, terrorism, school shootings, or mass attacks in public spaces, by identifying those threats or observable behaviors that may indicate the potential for violence.

Advanced Crisis Negotiation Course

Law Enforcement

Crisis Negotiation

16

At SPTC

SPTC

Assists certified crisis negotiators with additional training based on real-world scenarios. Each team of negotiators rotates through six core scenarios.

DCJS Basic SWAT Operator

Law Enforcement

Active Shooter Tactics Techniques Leadership

160

At SPTC

SPTC

Trains selected police officers in tactics, techniques and procedures to resolve special police emergencies which require skill sets above and beyond the capability of a normal police patrol response.

Close Quarter Tactics (CQT)

Law Enforcement

Active Shooter Tactics Techniques

24

At SPTC

SPTC

This advanced response course improves on room entry and room clearing skills of law enforcement tactical team members who are currently part of a tactical unit.

Communicating When it Counts

Multi-Discipline

Public Information

40

At SPTC

SPTC

This course is designed for public safety professionals to learn about the stages of a crisis and the rules for communicating in any crisis situation, whether at an incident scene, during or after a terrorist act, or a criminal incident involving a staff member.

DCJS Advanced Digital Investigations

Law Enforcement

Digital Investigations

24

At SPTC

SPTC

Covers skills necessary to perform advanced cyber investigations and applying the concepts toward possibilities of locating missing persons and identifying suspects, victims, and other critical evidence. 

FBI Basic Historical Cell Site Analysis Course

Law Enforcement

Digital Investigations

17

At SPTC

SPTC

This is an introduction to basic cellular analysis and geospatial mapping, including basic principles of cellular networks and how to utilize call detail records in law enforcement investigations.

FBI Electronic Countermeasures Sustainment Course (ECM)

Law Enforcement

Bomb Technician

6

At SPTC

SPTC

ECM is a technology used by bomb squads to jam radio frequencies when there is a Radio-Controlled Improvised Explosive Device (RCIED). Training is provided by the FBI for certified bomb technicians from upstate bomb squads.

FBI Explosives Awareness and IED Familiarization Course for K9 Handlers

Law Enforcement

Canine Handler

14

At SPTC

SPTC

This course is designed for K9 handlers to increase awareness and understanding of explosives and precursors, including classroom instruction, explosive demonstrations, and conducting searches in a post blast environment.

FBI Improvised Explosives Familiarization Course

Multi-Discipline

Explosives Awareness

7

At SPTC

SPTC

Trains first responders on potential uses of common industrial and household chemicals in the manufacture of explosives, including a demonstration of different explosive reactions.

FBI Level 3 Team Sustainment Course

Law Enforcement

Bomb Technician

24

At SPTC

SPTC

This training consists of several response drills involving improvised nuclear and radiological devices, assessments, diagnostics, and mitigating actions.

Kidnapping For Ransom (KFR)

Law Enforcement

Crisis Negotiation

40

At SPTC

SPTC

This course is designed for seasoned crisis negotiators and focuses on effective strategies for handling kidnapping for ransom incidents.

Reality Based Training Instructor Course (RBT)

Law Enforcement

Tactics Techniques

40

Outreach Delivery, at SPTC

SPTC

This course gives trainers skills necessary to develop and conduct scenario-based training.

Initial Response to Active Shooters (IRAS)

Law Enforcement

Active Shooter Tactics Techniques

16

At SPTC

SPTC

Prepares law enforcement officers for an initial response to an active shooter event; also applies to other types of aggressive deadly behavior.

Officer Survival Tactics (OST)

Law Enforcement

Active Shooter Tactics Techniques

24

At SPTC

SPTC

Teaches room entry and room clearing skills and improves the overall situational awareness and survivability skills of law enforcement officers.

Managing Chaos

Multi-Discipline

Leadership Crisis Decision Making

6

Outreach Delivery, at SPTC

SPTC

This executive workshop serves as a forum for sharing information, ideas, and best practices regarding crisis leadership, crisis decision-making, and crisis communications, including both academic and practical insights based on major crisis events.

Managing Staff Stress and Promoting Workforce Resilience

Multi-Discipline

Mental Health

4

Outreach Delivery, at SPTC

SPTC

This training workshop teaches participants to identify and understand operational and traumatic stress and promote workforce resilience through Psychological First Aid and related strategies.

Rescue Task Force (RTF) for Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Emergency Medical Services

Rescue Task Force

Active Shooter

16

At SPTC

SPTC

The Rescue Task Force (RTF) for EMS course provides EMS practitioners with tools and techniques to save civilian lives through the application of RTF and Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) principles and collaboration with law enforcement.

Emergency Vehicle Defensive Driving (EVDD)

Multi-Discipline

Emergency Defensive Driving

24

At SPTC

SPTC

This course meets the needs of vehicle operators in New York State’s diverse emergency response community and presents safe emergency driving techniques applicable to all responders.

Emergency Vehicle Operations Instructor Course (EVOC)

Multi-Discipline

Emergency Defensive Driving

80

At SPTC

SPTC

This course is designed to train agency training officers to become EVOC Instructors for in-service and academy classes. Covers the elements of emergency vehicle operations through classroom discussion, demonstration, and student application of skills.

Rescue Task Force for Law Enforcement (RTF LE)

Law Enforcement

Rescue Task Force            Active Shooter

16

At SPTC

SPTC

This course prepares law enforcement officers for establishing and maintaining, creating and maintaining warm zones and casualty collection points, searching for and locating casualties, and forming a rescue task force.

Tactical Team Leadership (TTL)

Law Enforcement

Tactics Techniques Leadership

24

At SPTC

SPTC

This course is designed to enhance the capabilities of New York State’s tactical response teams. It combines New York State and national expertise and best practices to inform structured, consistent, and effective tactical operations.

Woodland Tactics

Law Enforcement

Tactics Techniques

18

At SPTC

SPTC

Provides law enforcement patrol officers and tactical operators with skill sets to allow them to safely and successfully operate in hostile, non-permissive, wooded, and wilderness terrain.

Land Navigation

Multi-Discipline

Navigation

17

At SPTC

SPTC

This course is for emergency responders and support personnel who may be involved in circumstances requiring map reading, land navigation skills, and crucial survival concepts when commonly used technological resources are non-existent or inoperative.

Use Of Force Instructor Course

Law Enforcement

Tactics Techniques

40

At SPTC

SPTC

This training is designed to provide knowledge and skills to successfully design, develop and implement use-of-force training using static, dynamic, and interactive training principles.

Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Awareness Workshop

Multi-Discipline

UAS

8

At SPTC, Virtual

SPTC

Topics include an overview of UAS operations for first responders and other governmental officials, regulations, issues and challenges, effective management of UAS programs, and a review of counter-issues.

Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Part 107 Preparation Course

Multi-Discipline

UAS

16

Outreach Delivery, at SPTC

SPTC

This course helps public safety officials prepare to take the FAA Part 107 exam to support their agency’s UAS program.

Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Operator Course

Multi-Discipline

UAS

24

At SPTC

SPTC

This is a combined ground and flight school designed to prepare students to safely and effectively manage and conduct UAS operations, including classroom, skill, and scenario-based activities.

Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Night Flight Course

Multi-Discipline

UAS

6

At SPTC

SPTC

This course provides public safety officials with an introductory opportunity to safely fly small, unmanned aircraft systems at night to support their agency’s program.

Assisting Individuals in Crisis

Multi-Discipline

Mental Health

16

At SPTC

SPTC

This program is designed to teach participants the fundamentals of and specific protocol for individual crisis intervention.

Group Crisis Intervention

Multi-Discipline

Mental Health

16

At SPTC

SPTC

This course is designed to present the core elements of a comprehensive, systematic and multi-component crisis intervention curriculum and prepares participants to understand a wide range of crisis intervention services.

Public Health Risk Communications Training

Public Health

Communication Public Health

16

Outreach Delivery, at SPTC

SPTC

This training covers techniques in risk and crisis communication, strategies for communicating in a crisis, knowing your audience, message design, using social media, and controlling misinformation.

Unmanned Aircrat Systems (UAS) Indoor Flight Skills Course

Multi-Discipline

UAS

16

At SPTC

SPTC

This course includes classroom instruction, skills lanes, and scenarios that emphasize various elements of indoor flight, including flying down hallways, into and out of rooms, up and down stairways, and from outdoors to indoors

Communications Unit Leader (COML)

Emergency Communications

Communications

40

At SPTC, At AFS, Outreach Delivery

OIEC

This course is designed to familiarize these professionals with the role and responsibilities of a communications unit leader and to provide hands-on exercises that reinforce the lecture materials.

Auxiliary Communications (AUXCOMM)

Emergency Communications

Communications

24

At SPTC, At AFS, Outreach Delivery

OIEC

Designed for amateur radio operators who volunteer support to public safety agencies. The course is intended to supplement and standardize a volunteer operator’s experience and knowledge of emergency amateur radio communications in a public safety context.

Communications Technician (COMT)

Emergency Communications

Communications

40

At SPTC, At AFS, Outreach Delivery

OIEC

This class provides introductory and refresher training for the communications technician position. It introduces public safety professionals and support staff to various communications concepts and technologies used in incident response and planned events.

Incident Communications Center Manager (INCM)

Emergency Communications

Communications

16

At SPTC, At AFS, Outreach Delivery

OIEC

This course is designed to prepare communications unit leaders, dispatch supervisors and public safety communication professionals for managing all functions in an incident communications center.

Incident Tactical Dispatcher (INTD)

Emergency Communications

Communications

32

At SPTC, At AFS, Outreach Delivery

OIEC

Provides a realistic, hands-on approach to mastering tasks and skills of an incident tactical dispatcher when assisting with incident scene in support of a specific incident or tactical operation.

Information Technology Service Unit Leader (ITSL)

Emergency Communications

Communications

24

At SPTC, At AFS, Outreach Delivery

OIEC

This course provides an in-depth overview of responsibilities to ensure reliable and timely delivery of information technology services to participating agencies and officials.

Radio Operator (RADO)

Emergency Communications

Communications

16

At SPTC, At AFS, Outreach Delivery

OIEC

Course is designed for emergency response professionals and support personnel in all disciplines who have basic understanding of All-Hazards ICS Communications Unit (COMU). Introduces Radio Operator concepts and emergency comms procedures.

Communications Technician (COMT) Train-the-Trainer

Emergency Communications

Communications

40

At SPTC, At AFS, Outreach Delivery

OIEC

Course is designed to help develop essential core competencies required for teaching the COMT course.   Provides instructor candidates with the opportunity to teach portions of the approved basic curriculum under guidance of an experienced set of instructors.

Auxiliary Communications (AUXCOMM) Train-the-Trainer

Emergency Communications

Communications

16

At SPTC, At AFS, Outreach Delivery

OIEC

Course is designed to help develop essential core competencies required for teaching the AUXCOMM course.   Provides instructor candidates with the opportunity teach portions of the approved basic curriculum under guidance of experienced  instructors.

Communications Unit Leader (COML) Train-the-Trainer

Emergency Communications

Communications

32

At SPTC, At AFS, Outreach Delivery

OIEC

Course is designed to help attendees develop essential core competencies required for teaching the COML course. Provides instructor candidates with the opportunity teach portions of the approved basic curriculum under guidance of experienced instructors.

Communications Unit Meeting & Exercises

Emergency Communications

Communications

16-40

At SPTC, At AFS, Outreach Delivery

OIEC

The COMMEX is a continuation of the COMU Program courses which provides an opportunity for trainees to demonstrate, practice, and complete requirements in the respective Position Task Books.  It is a next step in becoming credentialed in a COMU position.

Emergency Planning for Campus Eecutives (G-367)

Higher Education

Emergency Management

2 - 3.5 Hrs

Outreach Delivery

OEM

This overview of emergency planning serves as a briefing for executives of institutions of higher education (IHEs). It provides them with insights into multi-hazard emergency planning and their role in protecting lives, property, and operations. The course consists of seven modules which can be delivered independently so that executives can tailor it to fit their schedules and needs.

Managing Floodplain development through NFIP (L-273)

Multi-Discipline

Risk Assessment

32 Hours

Outreach Delivery, at SPTC

OEM

This course will focus on the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and concepts of floodplain management, maps and studies, ordinance administration, and the relationship between floodplain management and flood insurance

Rail Car Incident Respone (AWR-147)

Multi-Discipline

Hazardous Materials

8

Outreach Delivery

OEM

The Rail Car Incident Response course has been developed to educate emergency responders on freight rail car incidents involving hazardous materials. As more and more rail traffic transports cargo, including hazardous materials, it is critical that emergency responders are well trained.

Tornado Awareness (AWR-326)

Multi-Discipline

Emergency Planning

8

Outreach Delivery

OEM

This course will prepare participants to understand the basics of tornado science, the weather forecasting process, the tornado warning process, and the fundamentals of tornado safety and preparedness.

Unmanned Aircraft Systems in Disaster Management (AWR-345)

Emergency Management

Emergency Planning

8

Outreach Delivery

OEM

This course is an introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Systems
(UAS) use in disaster management, from mitigation and
preparedness to response and recovery. It is intended to help
participants gain a basic understanding of UAS;

Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings (AWR-230)

Multi-Discipline

Explosives Awareness

4

Outreach Delivery

OEM

The IRTB course focuses on first responder health and safety by addressing personal protection issues that arise when responding to terror incidents involving commercial and homemade explosive

Prevention of and Response to Suicide Bombing Incidents (AWR-231)

Multi-Discipline

Explosives Awareness

4

Outreach Delivery

OEM

The Prevention of and Response to Suicide Bombing Incidents, Mobile course is designed to provide emergency first responders with the skills to prevent and respond to suicide bombing incidents

Sport and Special Event Public Information and Emergency Notification (MGT-467)

Multi-Discipline

Risk Assessment

16

Outreach Delivery

OEM

This interdisciplinary course brings planners, operators, communication, government, public safety, marketing and public relations professionals together to prepare and/or enhance venue and event communication programs.

Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment  and Stakeholder Prepardness Review(MGT-310)

Emergency Management

Risk Assessment

16

Outreach Delivery

OEM

This course introduces the six-step THIRA/SPR process which includes identifying threats and hazards that stress a communitys capabilities, giving context to those threats and hazards and identifying associated impacts consistent with specific factors.

Critical Infrastructure Resilience and Community Lifelines (MGT-414)

Multi-Discipline

Risk Assessment

8

Outreach Delivery

OEM

In this course participants will learn how to develop a roadmap for progress toward the National Preparedness Goal by facilitating the development of resilience considerations and involving essential community critical infrastructure partners.

Training Identification and Preparedness Planning (MGT-418)

Multi-Discipline

Training Development

16

Outreach Delivery

OEM

Learn how to create effective training plans for their agencies and jurisdictions using a whole community approach. Learn jurisdiction training assessment process in which an integrated assessment team evaluates the jurisdiction’s ability to fully implement their Emergency Operations Plans (EOP).

Sport and Special Event Risk Management (AWR-167)

Multi-Discipline

Risk Assessment

16

Outreach Delivery

OEM

This course is designed to build capabilities for multi-agency collaboration pertaining to risk management for sport events. It introduces the seven-step sport security risk management process, including the idea of risk management and setting risk management goals for sport events

Essentials of Community Cybersecurity (AWR-136)

Multi-Discipline

Cybersecurity

4

Outreach Delivery

OEM

The Essentials of Community Cybersecurity (ECCS) course provides individuals, community leaders, and first responders with information on how cyber attacks can impact, prevent, and/or stop operations and emergency responses in a community.

Physical and Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure (MGT-452)

Multi-Discipline

Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity

8

Outreach Delivery

OEM

This course encourages collaboration efforts among organizations responsible for both physical and cybersecurity toward development of integrated risk management strategies that lead to enhanced capabilities necessary for the protection of our Nation’s critical infrastructure.

Public Safety CBRNE Response - Sampling Techniques and guidelines (PER-222)

Multi-Discipline

Hazardous Materials

24

Outreach Delivery

OEM

This course addresses specific fundamentals and skills associated with an emergency response to a WMD incident. As such, it provides detailed technical information and includes hands-on practice of actions required of emergency responders in such situations.

Operational Level Response to HazMat/WMD Incidents (PER-212)

Multi-Discipline

Hazardous Materials

24

Outreach Delivery

OEM

This three-day course focuses on the unique response and personal protection challenges that responders face during a Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)/terrorist incident or a Hazardous Materials (HazMat) incident.

Mass Fatalities Incident Response (G-386)

Multi-Discipline

Fatality Management

24

Outreach Delivery

OEM

This course prepares state and local response personnel and other responsible agencies and professionals to handle mass fatalities effectively and to work with the survivors in an emergency or disaster.

Mass Fatalities Planning and Response for Rural Communities (AWR-232)

Multi-Discipline

Fatality Management

8

Outreach Delivery

OEM

This awareness-level course will teach rural and tribal participants the basics of mass fatality response while providing them with opportunities to exchange rural and tribal perceptions and brainstorm for solutions to simulated emergencies.

Initial Law Enforcement Response to Suicide Bombing Attacks (AWR-235)

Multi-Discipline

Explosives Awareness

8

Outreach Delivery

OEM

Presents information on suicide bomber recognition and appropriate response, including tactical response and recognize the threat of an active suicide bomber through the recognition of Suicide Bomber Improvised Explosive Device components and suicide bomber behavioral indicators.

Active Threat Integrated Response Course (ATIRC) (PER-340)

Multi-Discipline

Active Shooter

24

Outreach Delivery, at SPTC

OEM

This course is designed to improve integration between law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical services (EMS) in active shooter events. The course provides law enforcement officers with key medical skills based on tactical emergency casualty care (TECC).

Personal Radiation Detector (PER-243)

Multi-Discipline

Radiation Detection

8

Outreach Delivery, at SPTC

OEM

This course is designed to train law enforcement and public safety officers to employ department procured and issued personal radiation detectors (PRDs). The course provides training and extensive hands-on practice with real radioactive material.

Radiation Isotope Identification Device (PER-245)

Multi-Discipline

Radiation Detection

16

Outreach Delivery, at SPTC

OEM

This course enables law enforcement, fire service, and other response disciplines, assigned to radiation detection secondary screener duties employing a RIID to detect radiation, localize the source of radiation, and assess the threat status of detected material.

Primary Screener Backpack Basic Course (PER-246)

Multi-Discipline

Radiation Detection

4

Outreach Delivery, at SPTC

OEM

This course is enables public safety to detect radiation, and measure detected radioactive material with increased range and sensitivity using the backpack along with the standard personal radiation detector (PRD) systems.

Radiation Instruments - Employment Course (PER-355)

Multi-Discipline

Radiation Detection

4

Outreach Delivery, at SPTC

OEM

The Radiation Instruments Employment Course PER-355 applies to both the Prevent and Response mission areas. This class uses a series of drills to reinforce the skills of Emergency Responders previously trained to use radiation detection instruments.

Operations Level Response to Radiological/Nuclear WMD (PER-240)

Multi-Discipline

Radiation Detection

24

Outreach Delivery

OEM

This course instructs first responders to mitigate radiological risks to themselves and the public while performing agency-specific missions in response to a radiological or nuclear weapon of mass destruction (WMD) incident .

Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Awareness (AWR-213)

Multi-Discipline

Critical Infrastructure

8

Outreach Delivery

OEM

Participants will discuss the risk management framework, describe Federal critical infrastructure security and resilience and information sharing programs, and relate critical infrastructure programs to individual actions.

Disaster Management for Public Services (MGT-317)

Multi-Discipline

Incident Command System

16

Outreach Delivery

OEM

The Disaster Management for Public Services course provides real world training to public service professionals helping to provide both the knowledge and skills necessary to protect their communities and infrastructure from potential or actual threats.

Homemade Explosives: Awareness, Recognition and Response (AWR-313)

Multi-Discipline

Explosives Awareness

8

Outreach Delivery

OEM

Participants will learn how to define HME and how it is used in an attack. In addition, participants will learn how to identify common precursor chemicals and materials used to make HME.

Wide Area Search (PER-213)

Multi-Discipline

Search and Rescue

24

Outreach Delivery

OEM

Participants  will be instructed in practical search methods and skills so you can perform systematic searches over a large affected area. The training will include challenging exercises that mirror real life scenarios.

Instructional Presentation and Evaluation Skills (G-141)

Multi-Discipline

Instructor Development

24

Outreach Delivery

OEM

This course provides participants with the basic knowledge, skills,and abilities needed to conduct effective emergency management training programs in an adult learning environment.

NY Responds for Counties

Multi-Discipline

Incident Command System

6

Outreach Delivery

OEM

This training program will introduce users to the NYR environment from log-in to situation reporting and accessing and using key functions and tools.

NY Responds

Multi-Discipline

Incident Command System

8

Outreach Delivery

OEM

This training program will introduce users to the NYR environment from log-in to situation reporting, and accessing and using key functions and tools in the setting they will most likely work in when assigned to the EOC.

ICS for Major and/or Complex Incidents (I-400)

Multi-Discipline

Incident Command System

16

Outreach Delivery

OEM

Designed for emergency response personnel who would function as part of an Area Command, Emergency Operations Center, or Multiagency Coordination System during a large, complex incident or event

NYS Emergency Management Certification & Training Academy Tier 3

Multi-Discipline

Command and Coordination   

4

Outreach Delivery

OEM

The training is intended for those with a role in emergency management or disaster response in New York State. This is conducted in partnership with County Emergency Management.

State Emergency Operations Center

Multi-Discipline

Incident Command System

12

Outreach Delivery

OEM

The goal of this course is to provide participants with background and technical knowledge necessary to function efficiently and effectively in the State EOC.

Incident Command System Emergency Operations Centers Interface (G-191)

Multi-Discipline

Incident Command System

8

Outreach Delivery

OEM

The goal of this course is to enable the students to develop an
effective interface between the Incident Command/Unified
Command (IC/UC) and the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) by applying National Incident Management system principles.

Crisis Management Affecting Institutions of Higher Education (MGT-361)

Multi-Discipline

Crisis Management

24

Outreach Delivery

OEM

This course trains higher education campus and community members, and others involved in crisis management duties and responsibilities to effectively manage a crisis by applying a whole community approach.

Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response (I-200)

Multi-Discipline

Incident Command System

16

Outreach Delivery

OEM

Course reviews the Incident Command System (ICS), provides the context for ICS within initial response, and supports higher level ICS training. This course provides training on, and resources for, personnel who assume a supervisory position within ICS.

Disaster Management for Electric Power Systems (MGT-345)

Multi-Discipline

Critical Infrastructure Management

16

Outreach Delivery

OEM

Provides students with information specific to preparing for, protecting against, responding to, recovering from, and mitigating against a threatened or actual natural disaster, an act of terrorism, or other man-made disaster affecting electric power facilities and systems.

Foundations of Emergency Management (L-101)

Multi-Discipline

Incident Command System

40

Outreach Delivery

OEM

Course establishes Emergency Manager competencies that the National Emergency Management Association (NEMA); and local, State, territorial, and tribal emergency management professionals have established in coordination with the Emergency Management Institute (EMI).

Intermediate Emergency Operations Center Functions (G-2300)

Multi-Discipline

Incident Command System

24

Outreach Delivery

OEM

Course with the goal of assisting individuals and jurisdictions
who desire to develop or improve their Emergency Operation Centers (EOC).

Critical Decision Making for Complex Coordinated Attacks (PER-335)

Multi-Discipline

Coordination Decision Making

16

Outreach Delivery

OEM

This course addresses the vulnerability of any community to a public safety situation. It will enhance the response capabilities of participants by providing them with the knowledge and tools to enable effective response.

Enhanced Sports and Special Events Incident Management (MGT-440)

Multi-Discipline

Incident Command System

24

Outreach Delivery

OEM

This course is scenario based, focusing on event planning, incident management, and policy level decision making. It will prepare participants for the response to a large scale incident during sporting or special events.

ICS for Executives and Senior Officials

Multi-Discipline

Incident Command System

4

Outreach Delivery

OEM

This course will provide executives, administrators and policy with Incident Command System concepts and provides an orientation for executive understanding and participation in ICS.

NYS Emergency Management Certification & Training Academy Tier 1

County Executives

Command and Coordination   

8

Outreach Delivery

OEM

This training intends to provide County Executives with a baseline understanding of emergency management in New York State, to include the State's emergency management framework and related initiatives.

Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents (I-300)

Multi-Discipline

Incident Command System

21

Outreach Delivery

OEM

This course outlines how the NIMS Command and Coordination component supports the management of expanding incidents as well as describes the incident management processes as prescribed by ICS.

MultiHazard Emergency Planning for Schools (G-364)

Multi-Discipline

Emergency Planning

3

Outreach Delivery

OEM

This course covers information about developing, implementing, and maintaining a school emergency operations plan (EOP).

Continuity of Operations Planning (IS-1300)

Multi-Discipline

Incident Command System         COOP

1

Outreach Delivery

OEM

This course will increase understanding of continuity and building a comprehensive continuity program in their organization or jurisdiction.

Exercise Design and Development

Multi-Discipline

Exercises

24

Outreach Delivery

OEM

This course focused on applying techniques in development, conduct and evaluation to have the ability and understanding of how a comprehensive exercise program is used to target and improve critical emergency plans, procedures and capabilities within all phases of emergency management.

Pediatric Disaster Response and Emergency Preparedness (MGT-439)

Multi-Discipline

Emergency Planning

16

Outreach Delivery

OEM

This course prepares for effective and safe plan for a response to a disaster incident involving children, addressing the specific needs of pediatric patients in the event of a community based-incident.

Disaster Preparedness for Healthcare Organizations within the Community Infrastructure (MGT-341)

Multi-Discipline

Emergency Planning

16

Outreach Delivery

OEM

Provide participants with various natural, technological, and civil hazards to which healthcare organizations may be vulnerable and the potential impacts of those hazards.Will review response and recovery issues that should be addressed by medical facilities in preparation for a large-scale incident.

EOC Operations and Planning for All Hazards Events (MGT-346)

Multi-Discipline

Command and Coordination   

24

Outreach Delivery

OEM

This course focuses on the core functions, processes and best practices necessary to ensure effective and repeatable performance of an emergency operations center at any level.

Sports and Special Events Incident Management (MGT-404)

Multi-Discipline

Emergency Planning Command and Coordination           

24

Outreach Delivery

OEM

This course is intended to prepare participants for the response to a large scale incident during sporting or special events.

Sports Venue Evacuation and Protective Action (MGT-412)

Multi-Discipline

Emergency Planning Command and Coordination           

15

Outreach Delivery

OEM

This course helps sport and special event managers prepare and enhance their event action plan through incorporation of flexible and scalable protective measure.

Crisis Leadership and Decision Making (MGT-340)

Multi-Discipline

Leadership Crisis Decision Making

4

Outreach Delivery

OEM

This seminar uses a case study to frame the discussion on ways to overcome leadership challenges in planning and responding to a large scale incident.

Evacuation Planning Strategies and Solutions (MGT-461)

Multi-Discipline

Emergency Planning Command and Coordination           

8

Outreach Delivery

OEM

This course is designed to provide particpants with the ability to utilize current tools and technologies to institute best practices and strategies to plan for and execute an emergency evacuation.

Planning for Disaster Debris Management (MGT-460)

Multi-Discipline

Emergency Planning Command and Coordination           

8

Outreach Delivery

OEM

This course is designed to enable participants to identify debris management components and the best planning practices using existing plan examples and case studies.

Planning Emergency Operations (L-103)

Multi-Discipline

Emergency Planning             

16

Outreach Delivery

OEM

This course is designed to give basic concepts and planning steps to those new to the field of emergency management so that they may apply planning discipline and skills to challenges in their job.

Hurrevac- Basic

Emergency Management

Emergency Planning              Evacuation

4

Outreach Delivery

OEM

HURREVAC stands for HURRicane EVACuation program and is a restricted-use computer program used by official government emergency managers to track hurricanes and assist in decision-making for their communities. This training teaches Emergency Managers and key staff how to access and utilize the software and tools.   

Integrated Preparedness Planning Workshop (IPPW)

Multi-Discipline

Emergency Planning, Training, and Exercise

8

Outreach Delivery

OEM

The IPPW provides the opportunity to collaboratively establish preparedness priorities and develp or update the Integrated Preparedness Plan (IPP).

Continuity Planning Workshop

Multi-Discipline

Emergency Planning             

4

Outreach Delivery

OEM

Includes the steps and concepts in the COOP process, identifying and planning for continuance of mission essential functions, and provide participants with solutions to addressing COOP on an agency-specific platform, or jurisdiction-wide platform.

Medical Management of CBRNE Events (PER-211)

Multi-Discipline

Hazardous Materials Medical Management

16

Outreach Delivery

OEM

This program will allow participants to properly learn to perform patient triage, decontamination, treatment, and transportation in the event of exposure to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) weapons.

Flooding Hazards Science and Preparedness (AWR-362)

Multi-Discipline

Emergency Planning             

8

Outreach Delivery

OEM

This course addresses the current science of the causes of floods (both meteorological and otherwise), flood forecasting, flood risk assessment, and best practices for preparation and mitigation for both short- and long-fuse flooding events.

Public Information Basics (L-105)

Multi-Discipline

Public Information

24

Outreach Delivery

OEM

This course will equip participants with the skills needed to be full or part-time PIOs, including oral and written communications; understanding and working with the media; and basic tools and techniques to perform effectively as a PIO, both in the proactive/ advocacy times and crisis/ emergency response.

Recognizing and Identifying Domestic and Homegrown Violent Extremism (AWR-409)

Multi-Discipline

Risk Assessment

8

Outreach Delivery, at SPTC

OEM

Recognizing and Identifying Domestic and Homegrown Violent Extremism is an instructor-led, awareness-level course that introduces participants to the differences between domestic violent extremism (DVE) and homegrown violent extremism (HVE).

Conducting Risk Assessments for Critical Community Assets (MGT-315)

Multi-Discipline

Risk Assessment

16

Outreach Delivery

OEM

The purpose of this course is to help prevent, reduce, or mitigate the potential consequences of a domestic terrorist attack, natural catastrophe, or other emergency using all-hazards scenarios to determine site-specific consequences and their impacts to a jurisdiction.

Radiation Instrument Operations (PER-345)

Multi-Discipline

Hazardous Materials

4

Outreach Delivery

OEM

This course trains emergency responders in the individual skills needed to use radiation detection equipment and dosimetry while operating in the prevent or response radiological/nuclear mission fields.

Primary Screener/ Personal Radiation Detector (PER-243)

Multi-Discipline

Hazardous Materials

8

Outreach Delivery

OEM

This course trains participants to perform basic Preventive Radiological/ Nuclear Detection (PRND) operations as Primary Screeners employing a personal radiation detector (PRD).

Secondary Screener Radiation Isotope Identifier Device (PER-245)

Multi-Discipline

Hazardous Materials

16

Outreach Delivery

OEM

This course is designed to train the Preventive Radiological/ Nuclear Detection (PRND) mission using a radioisotope identification device (RIID) to perform a secondary radiological assessment. Participants employ the RIID to help adjudicate potential threats regarding situations with people, vehicles, packages, and facilities.

HSEEP Training Course (L-146)

Multi-Discipline

Exercices

16

Outreach Delivery

OEM

This is an intermediate-level course designed to describe the core principles and processes of HSEEP, its standardized methodology, available resources, and practical skill development, which will assist in developing an HSEEP consistent exercise program.

Hurricane Awareness (AWR-343)

Multi-Discipline

Emergency Planning             

4

Outreach Delivery

OEM

This training helps state and local decision-makers better recognize and communicate the risks posed by hurricanes, as well as better prepare for and lessen the effects of strong winds, torrential rain, and storm surge.

Winter Weather Hazards Science and Preparedness (AWR-331)

Multi-Discipline

Emergency Planning             

8

Outreach Delivery

OEM

This course assists to provide emergency managers, first responders, and community members across all sectors with a basic understanding of the latest knowledge in winter weather science, forecasting, warning, and best practices in preparedness.

Introduction to Radiological Nuclear WMD Operations (AWR-140)

Multi-Discipline

Hazardous Materials

4

Outreach Delivery

OEM

This course presents a radiological/nuclear WMD overview consisting of ionizing radiation fundamentals, terminology, health effects, and recognition factors.

REP Core Concepts ( AWR-317)

Multi-Discipline

Hazardous Materials

13

Outreach Delivery

OEM

Addresses the REP Program history and sentinel events, federal regulatory policies, basic radiation principles, REP planning guidance (planning standards), REP demonstration guidance (exercise evaluation areas) and the REP Disaster Initiated Review (DIR) process.

Science for Disasters (L-102)

Multi-Discipline

Emergency Planning             

24

Outreach Delivery

OEM

This course provides participants with an overview of scientific principles and concepts about the hazards and threats in the world.

Drone Assessment and Response Tactics  (AWR-407)

Multi-Discipline

UAS

8

Outreach Delivery

OEM

This course provides participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to detect, identify, track,asses, respond and report UAS activity.

EOC Leaders Skillset (G-2302)

Emergency Management

Command and Coordination   

24

Outreach Delivery

OEM

This course will enable EOC leaders to understand the importance of multiple EOC positions and responsibilities, gathering and analyzing data, maintaining continuity of the organization, and delivering information to the appropriate agencies and individuals, as well as the confidence in making decisions to protect life and property.

EOC Planning Skillset (G-2304)

Emergency Management

Command and Coordination   

24

Outreach Delivery

OEM

This course will provide learners with the ability to perform specific skills and tasks aligned with the skillsets needed for planning support, leading to knowledge that will enable personnel to support EOC planning, no matter the organizational structure, incident level, or role.

EOC Resource Skillset (G-2306)

Emergency Management

Command and Coordination   

24

Outreach Delivery

OEM

This training will provide individuals in resource roles with a greater understanding of the responsibilities and processes involved in EOC resources, the development of essential documentation, and the continual management of information across multiple agencies and personnel as it relates to effective EOC operations.

EOC Operations and Situational Awareness Skillset (G-2308)

Emergency Management

Command and Coordination   

24

Outreach Delivery

OEM

The course will enable EOC personnel to understand the importance of multiple EOC positions and responsibilities, gathering and analyzing data, maintaining continuity of the organization, delivering information to the appropriate agencies and individuals, and the confidence in making decisions to protect life and property.

MGT-384 Community Preparedness for Cyber Incidents

Emergency Management

Emergency Planning             

8

Outreach Delivery

OEM

Community Preparedness for Cyber Incidents, is designed to provide organizations and communities with strategies and processes to increase cyber resilience. Participants will analyze cyber threats and initial and cascading impacts of cyber incidents, evaluate the process for developing a cyber preparedness program.

Exercise Control and Simulation (L-050)

Emergency Management

Exercises

13

Outreach Delivery

OEM

This course is designed to introduce you to the fundamentals of Exercise Control and Simulation.   Exercise simulation uses the Master Scenario Events list (MSEL) and all of its related tools to enhance the exercise experience.

Exercise Design and Development (L-139)

Emergency Management

Exercises

14

Outreach Delivery

OEM

The purpose of the course is to: Expand the concepts of exercise design and development that were introduced in HSEEP; Provide participants with techniques and tools for developing simple and complex exercises, conduct exercise planning meetings, and develop the foundations for exercise evaluation.

IS-700.A: National Incident Management System (NIMS) An Introduction

Multi-Discipline

Command   Management

3

Outreach Delivery

OFPC

NIMS provides a consistent nationwide template to enable all government, private-sector, and non-governmental organizations to work together during domestic incidents. This course will describe the key concepts, principles and benefits of using NIMS.

Emergency Medical Technician Basic

Emergency Medical Services

Emergency Medical Services

165

At AFS

OFPC

This unique program includes instruction in all skills necessary to provide emergency medical care at a basic life support level with an ambulance service or other specialized emergency medical service (EMS) operations.

Emergency Medical Technician Refresher

Emergency Medical Services

Emergency Medical Services

100

At AFS

OFPC

This course will help the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) refresh previously learned material while gaining new knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to be a competent, productive and valuable member of the emergency medical services team.

Emergency Medical Technician Core Content Refresher

Emergency Medical Services

Emergency Medical Services

26

At AFS

OFPC

This course will help the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) meet the “Core” refresher training requirements of the Continuing Education Recertification Program (Pilot Program).

Certified First Responder

Emergency Medical Services

Emergency Medical Services

48

At AFS

OFPC

The New York State Department of Health-Bureau of EMS Certified First Responder course utilizes curriculum from the National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards: National Emergency Medical Responder.

NYSDOH Certified Instructor/Coordinator (CIC)

Emergency Medical Services

Emergency Medical Services

20

At AFS

OFPC

The CIC course prepares a candidate to become certified to teach didactic sessions and coordinate the administration of a NYS EMT certification course.

NYSDOH Certified Lab Instructor (CLI)

Emergency Medical Services

Emergency Medical Services

20

At AFS

OFPC

The CLI course prepares a candidate to become certified to teach lab skills in NYS-BEMS certification courses.

NYSDOH Certified Instructor Update (CIU)

Emergency Medical Services

Emergency Medical Services

10

At AFS

OFPC

Designed to fill the 9-hour continuing education requirement for recertification of CLI’s and CIC’s. The program is designed to be a mechanism for communicating new information to the certified instructors throughout the State.

Fire Investigation for the Line Officer

Fire Service

Fire Investigation

6

Virtual

OFPC

Discusses the legal authority, and who has the responsibility, to conduct fire investigations. Students learn about fire scene security and their role in the identification and preservation of evidence  relevant to a fire investigation.

Fire Investigator

Fire Service

Fire Investigation

15 (Day)            108 (Hour)

At AFS

OFPC

This extensive hands-on course course covers the comprehensive approach for conducting a fire investigation.   Students will gain in-depth knowledge and skills required to scientifically investigate fires from fire scene to the courtroom as outlined in NFPA 921

Ignitable Liquid Detection Canine Certification

Fire Service

Fire Investigation Canine

10 (Weeks)

At AFS

OFPC

Provides extensive, highly specialized training for the development of a new igntibale liquid detection canine team. A canine partner suitable for work will be screened and provided to the student handler.

Ignitable Liquid Detection Canine Re-Certification

Fire Service

Fire Investigation Canine

20

At AFS

OFPC

Provides for testing and re-certification of established ignitable lqiuid setection canine teams for annual state certification. Advanced techniques and field methods are presented with scent recognition and testing using laboratory certified samples.

Ignitable Liquid Detection Canine Workshop

Fire Service

Fire Investigation Canine

6

At AFS

OFPC

Provides certified ignitable liquid detection canine teams an opportunity to conduct searches under the guidance of experienced canine trainers as a means to hone skills on a semi-annual basis.

Electrical Fire Investigation

Fire Service

Fire Investigation

20

At AFS

OFPC

Provides fire investigators information and concepts used to assess the relationship of electricity, and various electrical system components, to a fire investigation. Students develop an understanding of electricity, system components, their workings and characteristics of common electrical fire causes.

Fire/Arson Investigation Seminar

Fire Service

Fire Investigation

12

At AFS

OFPC

Features expert speakers and presenters from government agencies, commerce and insurance. Provides information and new developments in the field of fire investigation and allows for an exchange of ideas and experiences through peer interaction.

Fire Investigation Photography

Fire Service

Fire Investigation

20

At AFS

OFPC

Provides fire investigators with the knowledge and skills to photographically document a fire investigation scene. This hands-on program includes operation and maintenance of equipment, flash techniques, and fire scene photography concerns.

Interviewing Techniques for Fire Investigator

Fire Service

Fire Investigation

20

At AFS

OFPC

Provides fire investigators with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively interview witnesses and take statements which can be used in the fire investigation process.

Post Blast Investigation

Multi-Discipline

Fire Investigation

24

At AFS

OFPC

Provides instruction related to explosives identification, component recognition improvised explosive devices, and blast effects. Attendees will observe an explosives demonstration and participate in scene processing and evidence collection exercises.

Vehicle Fire Investigation

Fire Service

Fire Investigation

20

At AFS

OFPC

Provides fire investigators with the knowledge and skills to determine the origin and cause of fires in vehicle.Students will develop an understanding of vehicle components, their common fuel packages, and the vehicle fire investigation process.

Youth Firesetter Intervention Program Symposium

Multi-Discipline

Fire Investigation

6

At AFS

OFPC

This program consisting of lectures and workshops provides information and new developments in the field of juvenile firesetter intervention and education through the exchange of ideas and information from expert speakers and presenters.

Youth Firesetting Intervention Specialist

Multi-Discipline

Fire Investigation

16

At AFS

OFPC

The class will address the NFPA 1035 Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Specialist I standard including: Introduction; Primary Prevention; Identification and Intake; Who Sets Fires and Why, and Interviewing and Intervention Strategies.

Youth Firesetting Program Manager

Multi-Discipline

Fire Investigation

16

At AFS

OFPC

Address the NFPA 1035 Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Specialist II standard including: Identification and Intake; Coalition Building; Budget and Funding; Development of a program handbook, resource directory, and database; and Program Evaluation.

Fire and Emergency Services Instructor 1

Fire Service

Fire Instructor Development

40

At AFS

OFPC

This is an upper level course designed for the experienced firefighter, fire instructor candidate, fire officer candidate, or other individual who
will be delivering instruction within a fire service organization.

Fire and Emergency Services Instructor 2

Fire Service

Fire Instructor Development

40

At AFS

OFPC

This course prepares the candidate to meet the Instructor II job performance including developing
individual lesson plans, scheduling training sessions, budgeting, and supervising and coordinating the activities of other instructors.

Live Fire Instructor

Fire Service

Fire Instructor Development

16

Varies

OFPC

This course provides necessary education for fire instructors to meet the NFPA 1041 live fire instructor standard for providing live fire firefighter training.

Live Fire Instructor In Charge

Fire Service

Fire Instructor Development

24

Varies

OFPC

This course provides necessary education for fire instructors to meet the NFPA 1041 live fire instructor standard advanced level of "instructor in charge" for providing live fire firefighter training.

Principles of Instruction

Fire Service

Fire Instructor Development

15

At AFS

OFPC

An introductory course for individuals who will be conducting training at the company level. Topics include: qualities of a good instructor,  components of a lesson plan,  dealing with adult learners, and meeting individual learning needs

Fire Officer 1

Fire Service

Fire Officer Development

63

At AFS, Outreach Delivery

OFPC

This is the first course in the Fire Officer series, addressing the job performance requirements found in Chapter 4 of NFPA 1021. Topics include, fire department organization, leadership, communications, pre-incident planning, and company level training.

Fire Officer 2

Fire Service

Fire Officer Development

40

At AFS, Outreach Delivery

OFPC

Fire Officer II course builds on the skills learned in Fire Officer I. Additionally, students begin to examine the functions of a “Managing Fire Officer,” such as budgeting, human resources management, and delivery of emergency services. Meets the job performance requirements of Chapter 5 of NFPA 1021.

Fire Officer 3

Fire Service

Fire Officer Development

80

At AFS

OFPC

Fire Officer 3 builds on Fire Officer 2, focusing on large incident management and multiple unit operations. Analysis of data from your home department allows students to evaluate current policies and procedures against commonly accepted standards. Meets the job performance requirements of Chapter 6 of NFPA 1021.

Fire Officer 4

Fire Service

Fire Officer Development

64

At AFS

OFPC

Fire Officer 4 provides an in-depth evaluation and analysis of your department's policies and procedures against commonly accepted standards. Students are guided to make presentations of findings to their department's governing body.Meets the job performance requirements of Chapter 7 of NFPA 1021,

Fire Officer 1 Modular Series: Company Training & Community Risk Reduction

Fire Service

Fire Officer Development

12

Outreach Delivery

OFPC

Course provides current and potential fire officers with a basic knowledge of how to determine company-level training needs, teaching from a lesson plan, documentation of training activities, and different methods to conduct company-level training.

Fire Officer 1 Modular Series: Fireground Strategies & Tactics for First Arriving Companies

Fire Service

Fire Officer Development

15

Outreach Delivery

OFPC

Designed for the first arriving officer at any incident. The primary focus of this course is structural firefighting but
the lessons learned are applicable for any emergency response. Intended for any firefighter who may ride the "Front Right Seat."

Fire Officer 1 Modular Series: Firefighter Health & Safety

Fire Service

Fire Officer Development

12

Outreach Delivery

OFPC

The Officer Development – Firefighter Health & Safety course provides current and potential fire officers with a basic knowledge of effective communications for both administrative functions and
for emergency incidents. Includes Courage to be Safe completion.

Fire Officer 1 Modular Series: Leadership & Supervision

Fire Service

Fire Officer Development

15

Outreach Delivery

OFPC

The Officer Development – Leadership & Supervision course provides current and potential fire officers with a fundamental knowledge of the duties, responsibilities, and leadership required to be successful as a fire officer. Includes IS200C completion.

Fire Officer 1 Modular Series: Planning & Emergency Response

Fire Service

Fire Officer Development

9

Outreach Delivery

OFPC

Course provides current and potential fire officers with a basic knowledge of building construction, commonly found fire protection features, determining what elements to include in a pre-incident survey, and developing and managing pre-incident plans.

Fire Line Supervisor to Fire Officer 1 Bridge Course

Fire Service

Fire Officer Development

Varies

Virtual

OFPC

This course addresses the differences in curriculum between First Line Supervisor Training Program (FLSTP) prior to November 2014 and the current NYS Fire Officer I course and allows students to take the Fire Officer I National Certification exam.

Leadership, Accountability, Courage, and Knowledge (L.A.C.K)

Fire Service

Fire Officer Development Leadership

4

At AFS, Outreach Delivery

OFPC

This program is designed to reach fire officers, training officers and chief officers and provide the opportunity to
learn how Leadership, Accountability, Culture and Knowledge can guide them toward effective organizational management.

Leadership so Everyone Goes Home (L.E.G.H)

Fire Service

Fire Officer Development Leadership

4

At AFS, Outreach Delivery

OFPC

This program is specifically designed for the more senior level fire officers who have had opportunities to be command officers at a wide variety of emergency incidents, including fires and hazardous materials responses.

The Role of the Chaplain in Emergency Services

Multi-Discipline

Fire Officer Development Leadership

12

At AFS

OFPC

This course explores the vital role the Fire Department chaplains play in the day-to-day operations of emergency services, as well as those times when sickness, injuries or death present difficult problems for the members of fire and EMS departments.

Fire Alarm Systems Awareness

Fire Service

Fire Prevention Code Enforcement

3

Outreach Delivery, Virtual

OFPC

An awareness of the components of a fire alarm system, as well as the operation and design of such systems.

Intermediate Fire Alarm Systems

Fire Service

Fire Prevention Code Enforcement

8

Outreach Delivery

OFPC

An overview of the components of a fire alarm system, as well as the operation and design of such systems. It also includes inspecting existing fire alarm systems and includes a lab.

Fire Inspector 1 Course

Fire Service

Fire Prevention Code Enforcement

40

At AFS

OFPC

This course is designed to follow the NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector I standard. Students will be introduced to various codes and standards in order to develop a working knowledge of their application in the inspection process.

Fire Inspector 2 Course

Fire Service

Fire Prevention Code Enforcement

40

At AFS

OFPC

This course is designed to follow the NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector II standard. Students will be introduced to various codes and standards in order to develop a working knowledge of their application in the inspection process.

Fire and Life Safety Educator 1

Fire Service

Fire Prevention Code Enforcement

40

At AFS, Outreach Delivery

OFPC

This is an advanced course designed for emergency service personnel and other professionals who deliver
fire and/or life safety instruction to the public.

Fire Marshals and Inspectors Seminar

Fire Service

Fire Prevention Code Enforcement

Varies

Outreach Delivery, Virtual

OFPC

Conducted annually to keep fire inspectors aware of technological and code changes and to provide
background information in the field of fire prevention.

Fire Sprinkler Systems Workshop

Fire Service

Fire Prevention Code Enforcement

14

Outreach Delivery

OFPC

An overview of wet, dry, deluge, preaction, and residential sprinkler systems, as well as water supply and design of sprinkler systems.

Fire Sprinkler Plans Review

Fire Service

Fire Prevention Code Enforcement

14

At AFS, Outreach Delivery

OFPC

Presents an overview of the four types of sprinkler system occupancy classifications, water supply and pressures, and determination of compliance of sprinkler designs and installations.

Alternative Fire Supression Systems

Fire Service

Fire Prevention Code Enforcement

6

At AFS, Outreach Delivery

OFPC

This course will introduce the students to various agents used in alternative fire suppression systems. The course will show the chemical makeup of agents, how they work to extinguish a fire, and any potential harm that agents may have on people.

Recruit Firefighter Training

Fire Service

Fire Suppression

15 (Weeks)

At AFS

OFPC

Provides minimum, uniform, basic fire training for probationary and nonpermanent firefighters. Training
covers basic firefighter skills, fire department organization, first aid, firefighting tactics and strategies, and physical fitness programs.

Basic Exterior Firefighting Operations (BEFO)

Fire Service

Fire Suppression

79

Outreach Delivery

OFPC

This course prepares new firefighters to operate in the exterior or non-IDLH areas of the fire scene. Students participate in learning events covering firefighter exterior operations.

SCBA/Interior Firefighting Operations

Fire Service

Fire Suppression

49

Outreach Delivery

OFPC

This course prepares new BEFO graduates to operate as Interior Structural firefighters or in IDLH areas of the fire scene. Students participate in learning events covering interier operations.

Firefighter 1 - Blended Learning Course

Fire Service

Fire Suppression

9 (Weeks)

Outreach Delivery, Virtual

OFPC

This course introduces firefighting concepts,
practices and techniques necessary for the new member to become an interior structural firefighter who can perform under the direct supervision of a company officer.

Firefighter 2

Fire Service

Fire Suppression

42

Outreach Delivery

OFPC

Designed as the last step in initial level training for interior structural firefighters and/or who will serve as team or group leaders under the general supervision of an officer.

Firefighter Self-Rescue

Fire Service

Fire Suppression

12

Outreach Delivery

OFPC

This program is designed for self-rescue and rescue of trapped firefighters. Course content will enable firefighters to recognize the types of events encountered on the fire ground that contribute to firefighter disorientation and entrapment.

Firefighter Assist and Search Team (FAST)

Fire Service

Fire Suppression

15

Outreach Delivery

OFPC

The firefighter as a member of a FAST operation will identify the tools
and staffing requirements for a FAST operation, develop a rescue plan for a missing, lost, or trapped firefighter.

Truck Company Operations

Fire Service

Fire Suppression

24

Outreach Delivery

OFPC

This course provides instruction forusing ladder company equipment
including operating ground ladders.

Apparatus Operator - Emergency Vehicle Operation

Fire Service

Fire Suppression

18

Outreach Delivery

OFPC

Course stimulates the thought processes to make students aware of the potential for tragedy and financial loss and of the legal and moral responsibilities encountered when operating an emergency vehicle.

Apparatus Operator - Aerial Operator

Fire Service

Fire Suppression

35

Outreach Delivery

OFPC

Designed to follow the NFPA 1002 (2017 ED) Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator ProfessionalQualifications, provides the student with knowledge necessary to operate, inspect and maintain aerial devices.

Apparatus Operator - Pump

Fire Service

Fire Suppression

24

Outreach Delivery

OFPC

Course includes responsibilities of pump operators, hydraulics and friction loss, pump controls and accessories, fire streams, pumper practices, pumping from draft and pump evolutions.

Water Supply Operations

Fire Service

Fire Suppression

27

Outreach Delivery

OFPC

Offers firefighters with information and skills in determining water
supply requirements for firefighting purposes and water delivery methods. Demonstrations and practice sessions are included.

Live Fire Training

Fire Service

Fire Suppression

4

Outreach Delivery

OFPC

This program provides an in-depth analysis of NFPA 1403, addressing evolutions at municipal training centers, gas fired training buildings and exterior props, vehicle fires and acquired structures and exterior class B fires.

Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting

Fire Service

Fire Suppression

12

At AFS, Outreach Delivery

OFPC

Covers specialized areas for the air transportation industry, such as airport and aircraft familiarization, firefighting agents, rescue, ventilation and forcible entry for both civilian and military aircraft.

Basic Wildland Fire Suppression

Fire Service

Fire Suppression

12

Outreach Delivery

OFPC

Course contents include jurisdiction and responsibilities, fire behavior, wildland fire elements and size-up, use of tools and equipment, general concepts related to fire suppression, securing the control line, and standards for safety.

Basic Wildland Search Skills

Fire Service

Fire Suppression

8

Outreach Delivery

OFPC

Developed by the New York State Department of Environmental
Conservation, the Basic Wildland Search Skills Course teaches the most basic skills needed to conduct searches in the wildland environment

Courage to be Safe

Fire Service

Fire Suppression

4

Outreach Delivery

OFPC

OFPC, in partnership with the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, is delivering this educational initiative to accomplish the goal of the US Fire administration to reduce firefighter fatalities by 25 percent within five years and 50 percent within 10 years.

Fire Mobilization and Mutual Aid Awareness

Fire Service

Fire Suppression

3

Outreach Delivery

OFPC

An awareness level course designed for officers and firefighters who may deploy as part of the New York State Fire Mobilization and Mutual Aid Plan or department officers who may find themselves needing to request assistance through the New York State Fire Mobilization.

The Rules Have Changed. The Firefighter's Guide to Lightweight Wood Construction

Fire Service

Fire Suppression

12

At AFS

OFPC

This course introduces the student to the special characteristics and
considerations of Lightweight Wood Construction.

Modern Fire Behavior

Fire Service

Fire Suppression

6

Outreach Delivery

OFPC

Many factors in current construction types and design , fire behavior, and modern materials cause incresed dangers and concerns in firefighting operations. This course addresess those issues and safety in today's firefighting operations.

Refresher Training

Fire Service

Fire Suppression

2 - 12

Outreach Delivery

OFPC

Designed to address the needs of veteran firefighters who have been trained for some time and are in need of skill refresher opportunities.

Thermal Imaging Camera Operations

Fire Service

Fire Suppression

12

At AFS

OFPC

Students will receive instructionon NFPA 1408 and gain the ability
to evaluate their own department’s compliance. Students are encouraged to bring their own Thermal Imaging Cameras, otherwise one will be provided.

Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations

Multi-Discipline

Hazardous Materials

16

At AFS, Outreach Delivery

OFPC

Prepares emergency responders to effectively and safely respond to and stabilize hazardous materials incidents from a defensive position.

Hazardous Materials Technician Module 1: Primary Skills for the Hazardous Materials Responder

Multi-Discipline

Hazardous Materials

24

At AFS, Outreach Delivery

OFPC

Emergency response personnel will learn basic skills to effectively and safely respond to incidents involving hazardous materials in an offensive or defensive mode

Hazardous Materials Technician Module 2: Interpreting the Hazardous Environment

Multi-Discipline

Hazardous Materials

12

At AFS, Outreach Delivery

OFPC

This second in a series of Hazardous Materials Technician modules
provides emergency response personnel with skills to interpret and better understand the hazardous environments they will be working in.

Hazardous Materials Technician Module 3: Managing the Hazardous Materials Incident

Multi-Discipline

Hazardous Materials

8

At AFS, Outreach Delivery

OFPC

This third segment in a series of 5 covers course topics include risk based analysis, a Hazardous Materials Technician’s role in ICS, container identification, planning a response and incident termination.

Hazardous Materials Technician Module 4: Advanced Skills for the Hazardous Materials Responder

Multi-Discipline

Hazardous Materials

24

At AFS, Outreach Delivery

OFPC

The fourth module in the Hazardous Materials Technician curriculum gives the hazardous materials responder the knowledge to properly contain and mitigate the hazard posed by a hazardous material in a damaged container

Hazardous Materials Technician Module 5: Specialty Skills for the Hazardous Materials Responder

Multi-Discipline

Hazardous Materials

16

At AFS, Outreach Delivery

OFPC

The last module of the Hazardous Materials Technician curriculum
combines the skills and knowledge that a Hazardous Materials Technician must demonstrate to be certified under OSHA 1910.120 and NFPA 472.

Hazardous Materials Incident Command

Multi-Discipline

Hazardous Materials

24

At AFS, Outreach Delivery

OFPC

Provides the hazardous materials incident commander with the skills
necessary to successfully and safely manage the incident. Including the need for an organized approach to managing hazardous materials incidents.

Hazardous Materials Incident Safety Officer

Fire Service

Hazardous Materials

8

Outreach Delivery

OFPC

This course will provide participants with information as to the role of the safety officer that is required for a hazardous materials incident under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120.

Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations Annual Refresher

Fire Service

Hazardous Materials

4

Outreach Delivery

OFPC

This course provides a review of the nine classes of materials, the use of the US DOT Emergency Response Guidebook, principles of containment, confinement, and extinguishment within the scope of the duties of a first responder at the Operations Level.

Hazardous Materials Rapid Intervention Team (RIT)

Fire Service

Hazardous Materials

16

At AFS

OFPC

During this course, students will identify tools and staffing requirements for RIT operations during a hazmat incident.

Hazardous Materials Technician Basic Refresher

Fire Service

Hazardous Materials

16

At AFS

OFPC

This course is intended to meet the annual refresher requirements for
the Hazardous Materials Technician through a combination of classroom and hands-on activities.

Bath Salts: The Latest Threat to Responders

Multi-Discipline

Hazardous Materials

2

At AFS, Outreach Delivery

OFPC

This course is intended to provide all levels of first responders with the basic knowledge required to recognize a potential bath salts incidents, how to safely approach and handle the effected individuals, proper personal safety precautions, and scene management.

Cargo Truck Hazardous Materials Specialist

Fire Service

Hazardous Materials

24

At AFS

OFPC

Responders will gain hands on experience with several trailer types,
including gasoline, corrosive, propane and cryogenic trailers; and the tools/ techniques necessary to plan and implement a response.

The Challenge of Pesticides and Poisons

Multi-Discipline

Hazardous Materials

12

At AFS, Outreach Delivery

OFPC

Develops skills necessary to safely stabilize a hazardous materials incident involving pesticides and poisons. Includes procedures to correctly identify materials, determine their toxicology, and develop strategies to manage the incident.

Chemical Suicide: Information for First Responders

Multi-Discipline

Hazardous Materials

2

Outreach Delivery

OFPC

This course is designed to give all first responders the skill set necessary to identify a suicide involving hazardous materials, safely approach the incident using appropriate personal protective equipment, and manage the scene successfully

Decontamination

Multi-Discipline

Hazardous Materials

4

Outreach Delivery

OFPC

Trains firefighters and emergency services personnel to fully understand and perform decontamination of people and equipment at the scene of a hazardous materials release.

Decon Trailer Equipment Training

Multi-Discipline

Hazardous Materials

4

Outreach Delivery

OFPC

Some counties in New York State opted to receive a decontamination trailer instead of, or in addition to, the level A WMD trailers. This class is classroom and hands-on, utilizing the equipment supplied by the WMD Task Force.

Live Fire Class B Foam Operations

Multi-Discipline

Hazardous Materials

12

At AFS, Outreach Delivery

OFPC

This course provides practical training for mitigating spills and fires involving crude oil, ethanol and other ignitable liquids.

First Receiver Decontamination

Public Health

Hazardous Materials

8

Outreach Delivery

OFPC

Trains hospital personnel to fully understand and perform decontamination of victims of hazardous materials or weapons of mass destruction incidents.

Flammable and Combustible Liquid Emergencies

Multi-Discipline

Hazardous Materials

16

At AFS, Outreach Delivery

OFPC

Develops skills needed to respond to flammable liquid releases in both fire and non-fire situations. Includes familiarization with flammable liquids and their hazards, normal transportation and storage containers, and firefighting foams and their applications.

Flammable Gas Emergency Response Workshop

Fire Service

Hazardous Materials

12

At AFS

OFPC

Develops skills needed to respond and successfully control propane and natural gas incidents. Industry representatives participate and share their ability to serve as a fire department resource.

Hazardous Materials for the Code Official

Fire Service

Hazardous Materials

6

At AFS, Outreach Delivery

OFPC

Training includes the principles of hazardous materials identification, identification of the nine classes and appropriate divisions applied to hazardous materials, and proper storage.

High Hazard Train fires

Fire Service

Hazardous Materials

16

At AFS

OFPC

This course will prepare students to respond to incidents involving High Hazard Flammable Train (HHFT), which transport a single ignitable liquid product such as crude oil or ethanol.

Personal Protective Equipment for the Hazardous Materials Operations Level Responder

Multi-Discipline

Hazardous Materials

4

At AFS, Outreach Delivery

OFPC

This course is designed for Operations level responders that may be required to participate in activities requiring the use of chemical protective clothing. It incorporates both classroom presentation and hands on training.

Recognizing Clandestine Drug Lab Operations

Multi-Discipline

Hazardous Materials

3

Outreach Delivery

OFPC

This course provides responders with the skills to recognize a potential clandestine lab situation and take the appropriate course of action.

Respiratory Protection Program

Fire Service

Hazardous Materials

6

Outreach Delivery

OFPC

Curriculum content outlines the requirements of the Respiratory Protection Program standard for emergency escape de-vices, air purifying respirators (negative pressure) and self-contained breathing apparatus (positive pressure).

Sampling Techniques for the Hazardous Materials Technician

Fire Service

Hazardous Materials

4

Outreach Delivery

OFPC

Prepares hazardous materials technicians to effectively collect and submit samples according to local and state protocols. This course will train technicians to collect samples that are suitable for laboratory analysis.

Advanced Sampling Techniques for the Hazmat Technician

Fire Service

Hazardous Materials

24

At AFS, Outreach Delivery

OFPC

This advanced level course will show Hazardous Materials Technicians how to obtain solid, liquid, and gas samples for laboratory analysis from a variety of potential situations while operating in PPE.

Computer-Aided Management of Emergency Operations (CAMEO)

Fire Service

Hazardous Materials

36

At AFS

OFPC

The Cameo program contains response information and recommendations for thousands of commonly transported chemicals, an air dispersion model to assist in evaluating release scenarios and evacuation options.

Hazardous Materials Seminar

Multi-Discipline

Hazardous Materials

16

At AFS

OFPC

Each year the Hazardous Materials Seminar brings New York’s Haz Mat Responders together to participate in a weekend of learning. Speakers from across the country deliver presentations on current topics of interest as well as the newest developments in the field.

Fire Police

Multi-Discipline

Health Safety

21

Outreach Delivery

OFPC

Includes defining and interpreting terms, oath of office, relation to regular police officers, general duties, maintaining safe conditions at an emergency, traffic direction and control, pre-planning, and various laws of interest to the fire service.

Health and Safety Program Manager (NFA)

Multi-Discipline

Health Safety

15

At AFS, Outreach Delivery

OFPC

Provide fire and emergency medical services 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.

Highway Safety for Emergency Responders

Multi-Discipline

Health Safety

8

At AFS, Outreach Delivery

OFPC

Students completing this course will have an awareness of the serious nature of highway crash scenes and   the hazards associated with them. Students will have an understanding of the four phases of traffic control that take place in the first hour

Incident Safety Officer (NFA)

Fire Service

Health Safety

18

At AFS, Outreach Delivery

OFPC

Examines the safety officer’s role atemergency response situations. It focuses specifically on operations as a safety officer within the incident command system.

On-Scene Rehabilitation for Emergency Operations

Multi-Discipline

Health Safety

12

At AFS, Outreach Delivery

OFPC

This course explains the why, when and how of rehabilitation for
emergency responders (firefighters, hazardous materials, EMS, technical rescue, ice and water rescue, etc.).

Traffic Incident Management

Multi-Discipline

Health Safety

8

At AFS, Outreach Delivery

OFPC

The Strategic Highway ResearchProgram developed a program,
by responders—for responders,with the objective that nationally, responders acquire a commonset of core competencies for traffic incident management

Public Safety Wellness, Fitness, and Rehabilitation Awareness

Multi-Discipline

Health Safety

4

At AFS, Outreach Delivery

OFPC

Examines the problems that are creating
the need for on-scene rehabilitation, why these instances are occurring, and the challenges in developing
a rehabilitation program.

Public Safety Dispatcher 1 (APCO)

Emergency Communications

Public Safety Dispatcher

40

At AFS

OFPC

This program is designed to addressthe basic functional areas needed fora student to become a Public Safety Dispatcher.

Public Safety Dispatcher 2

Emergency Communications

Public Safety Dispatcher

40

At AFS

OFPC

This curriculum serves to providefurther education for the modern day Public Safety Dispatcher. This coursewill focus on current trending issues in the industry

Communications Center Supervisor (APCO)

Emergency Communications

Public Safety Dispatcher

24

At AFS

OFPC

This course is designed for current orprospective 911 and Communication Center Supervisors. Topics include:The Communications Supervisor Role, Liability Issues, Policies and Procedures,Communication Skills and Employee Evaluation and Motivation.

Vehicle Rescue: Operations Level (VROL)
Course has been retired replaced with Basic Passenger Vehicle Rescue

Multi-Discipline

Technical Rescue

20
 

At AFS, Outreach Delivery

OFPC

Provides hands-on training in motor vehicle rescue and extrication techniques while stressing the need for scene safety and vehicle stabilization.

Alternative Fueled Vehicles and New Vehicle Technology

Multi-Discipline

Fire Suppression

4

At AFS, Outreach Delivery

OFPC

Provides information about the hazards of the alternate fuels, such as ethanol, E85, compressed natural gas, liquified natural gas and propane. The course also discusses battery powered, hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.

Amtrak Passenger Train Emergency Response Procedures

Multi-Discipline

Technical Rescue

8

Outreach Delivery

OFPC

This course is presented by Amtrak. Content includes familiarization with railroad systems, equipment, and operational procedures; operation of access and egress devices, as well as emergency operation of the equipment.

Basic Structural Collapse Operations

Multi-Discipline

Technical Rescue

8

At AFS, Outreach Delivery

OFPC

Provides specialized training in the realm of building collapse rescue, a threat in every community. Content will include warning signs, collapse causes, void identification, safety precautions, and search techniques.

Concrete Breaching and Breaking

Multi-Discipline

Technical Rescue

16

At AFS, Outreach Delivery

OFPC

The purpose of this course is to provide the student the basic principles on the safe and effective operations of penetrating concrete debris and damaged slabs or walls to safely extricate trapped victims.

Confined Space Awareness and Safety

Multi-Discipline

Technical Rescue

6

At AFS, Outreach Delivery

OFPC

Provides identification and awareness information to allow students to make reasonable judgments in confinedspace rescue situations. It includes topics such as regulations, response planning, hazard types, personal protective equipment, retrieval equipment, and air quality.

Confined Space Rescue - Technician Level

Multi-Discipline

Technical Rescue

32

At AFS, Outreach Delivery

OFPC

This course provides practical training in confined-space hazards,
air monitoring and ventilation, space isolation techniques, and personal protective equipment.

Emergency Boat Operations & Rescue

Multi-Discipline

Technical Rescue

24

At SPTC, Outreach Delivery

OFPC

Emergency Boat Operations & Rescue Training is designed to meet the requirements of NFPA standards for surface water Motorized boat operations.

Ice/Cold Water Rescue - Technician Level

Multi-Discipline

Technical Rescue

16

At SPTC, At AFS, Outreach Delivery

OFPC

This is a Technician level, hands-on training program which includes a significant amount of on ice time for skill practice. It also addresses the effects of cold water on victims, ice rescue techniques, off shore techniques, and ice rescue equipment.

Medium Structural Collapse Operations: Interior Shoring

Multi-Discipline

Technical Rescue

16

At AFS, Outreach Delivery

OFPC

This program will familiarize the student with the proper interior
shoring techniques needed to safely construct all the types of interior shores generally utilized to conduct safe rescue operations.

Medium Structural Collapse Operations: Tools

Multi-Discipline

Technical Rescue

16

At AFS, Outreach Delivery

OFPC

This program will familiarize the student with the tools used in
structural and excavation collapse related incidents.

Medium Structural Collapse Operations: Void Search and Rescue

Multi-Discipline

Technical Rescue

16

At AFS, Outreach Delivery

OFPC

This is a program with intensive practical void search training. The
students participate in numerous void search evolutions with emphasis
on team concepts, proper search techniques, safety operations, and size up.

Rescue Heavy Rigging

Multi-Discipline

Technical Rescue

16

At AFS, Outreach Delivery

OFPC

The purpose of this course is to provide the student the basic principles on the safe and effective operations of working with heavy rigging equipment and cranes used to safely extricate trapped victims in structural collapse situations.

Rescue Technician - Basic

Multi-Discipline

Technical Rescue

24

At SPTC, At AFS, Outreach Delivery

OFPC

Rescue Technician - Basic provides a base from which to prepare students for a wide variety of possible rescue operations. This course includes an overview in areas of specialized rescue, search, technical rescue management, risks and priorities.

Rope Rescue - Operations Level

Multi-Discipline

Technical Rescue

32

At SPTC, At AFS, Outreach Delivery

OFPC

Provides information and skills to adequately perform basic vertical rope rescue techniques in an urban/ suburban environment.

Rope Rescue - Technician Level 1
Course retired replaced with Rope Rescue Technician

Multi-Discipline

Technical Rescue

32

At SPTC, At AFS, Outreach Delivery

OFPC

This course provides information and skills to perform advanced vertical rope rescue techniques in an urban/suburban environment.

School Bus Rescue

Multi-Discipline

Technical Rescue

4

At AFS, Outreach Delivery

OFPC

The School Bus Rescue Course provides advanced training to personnel in the specific hazards and problems associated with performing rescues from school buses.

School Bus Rescue Practical Skills

Multi-Discipline

Technical Rescue

4

At AFS, Outreach Delivery

OFPC

This is a practical training session which allows students to apply concepts presented during the School Bus Rescue Course and begin to establish proficiency in related extrication skills.

Structural Collapse Series

Multi-Discipline

Technical Rescue

80

At AFS, Outreach Delivery

OFPC

This course is the combination of the following OFPC structural collapse courses; MSCO: Tools, MSCO: Exterior Shoring, MSCO: Interior Shoring, MSCO: Void Search and Rescue, Rescue Heavy Rigging, and Concrete Breaching and Breaking.

Surface Water Rescue

Multi-Discipline

Technical Rescue SWFT

16

At SPTC, In Your Jusrisdiction

OFPC

This course provides Technician level water rescue training including self-rescue in still-water, reach and throw , go rescues, boat based rescues, for still water rescue. This course is designed for water rescue in flat or slow moving water in lakes, pond, rivers and bays.

Swift Water/Flood Rescue Technician

Multi-Discipline

Technical Rescue SWFT

32

At SPTC, At AFS, Outreach Delivery

OFPC

This course provides Technician level swift-water/flood rescue training including self-rescue in swift-water, go rescues, boat based rescues, and rope rescue systems for swift-water rescue. This is a hands-on training program which includes a significant amount of  time in fast moving water for skill practice.

Trench Rescue - Awareness Level

Multi-Discipline

Technical Rescue

8

At AFS, Outreach Delivery

OFPC

Course will discuss problems that can and do occur in trench rescue incidents. Safety techniques, shoring techniques, proper procedures, team operations, and hazard assessment will all be discussed and explained in depth

Trench Rescue - Operations Level

Multi-Discipline

Technical Rescue

16

At AFS, Outreach Delivery

OFPC

Students will be taught several ways to shore trenches, the different types of extrication techniques, proper rescue site management, as well as the proper safety concepts needed to complete a safe and successful rescue.

Trench Rescue - Technician Level

Multi-Discipline

Technical Rescue

16

At AFS, Outreach Delivery

OFPC

Designed to increase the skills learned in the basic trench rescue class. Rescue operations in intersecting, L-shaped, and deep trenches will be covered. Advanced trench rescue shoring techniques and concepts will also be shown.

Water Rescue - Awareness Level

Multi-Discipline

Technical Rescue

4

At AFS, Outreach Delivery

OFPC

This course provides an classroom based overview of water safety and rescue issues including: hazard assessment, responder safety, risk management, hypothermia, near-drowning, basic water search techniques, basic shore based rescue techniques, incident management issues, and water rescue equipment.

Swift Water/Flood Rescue Operations

Multi-Discipline

Technical Rescue

16

At SPTC, At AFS, Outreach Delivery

OFPC

This course is designed to introduce firefighters and EMS personnel to Swiftwater/Flood rescue at the operations (shore based) level of response.

Non-Motorized Boat Operations

Multi-Discipline

Technical Rescue

24

At SPTC

OFPC

Non- Motorized Boat Operations Specialist (NIMBO) course is a 24-hour course that is designed to meet the needs of agencies employing Paddle-craft for Search and Rescue operations on moving water. The course includes instruction in paddling whitewater rafts, Cata-rafts, and inflatable Kayaks.

Advanced Swiftwater/Flood Rescue Technician

Multi-Discipline

Technical Rescue

24

At SPTC

OFPC

This course provides advanced level swift-water/flood rescue training including: rescue from vehicles in   swift-water, nighttime swiftwater rescue operations, rope rescue skills for the Swiftwater environment, and use of highline systems for swift-water rescue.