The New York State Fire Services Training Conference is in its 6th year and going strong! By utilizing attendee feedback, we hope to have created a conference that meets your needs. The Office of Fire Prevention and Control is dedicated to meet the training needs of the firefighters of New York. Opening session will be held in the Academy Auditorium beginning at 7pm on April 6th, 2018. Classes will begin at 8am on April 7th and conclude the afternoon of Sunday April 8th.

The New York State Academy of Fire Science is ever changing, growing and improving, as is this conference. With additional classes added to the schedule this year we strive to provide training for every member of the fire service. As an added benefit the training presented can be applied toward the training requirements outlined in PESH 1910.156. With eight courses to choose from, you are sure to find one that meets your needs. Students will be assigned to one class based on their course preference and availability.

For applicants to be accepted into their requested class they must meet all prerequisites listed and have a complete application. Incomplete applications will be rejected and returned to you for completion. Applications are due by March 9th, 2018. Applications should be e-mailed to OFPC.FireServices@dhses.ny.gov. If you wish to pay by check please wait until after you receive your confirmation for the conference. Information on the NYS Academy of Fire Science is available on our website at www.dhses.ny.gov/ofpc. Feel free to contact the Fire Operations and Training Branch by phone at 518-474-6746 or e-mail at OFPC.FireServices@dhses.ny.gov with any questions you may have.

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Course DecriptionsLeadership SeminarThis discussion based class will look at what it takes to be an effective leader in the fire service. No matter what role an individual fills: line officer, chief, commissioner, or director, they are the people who are responsible for leading their organization into the future.

Designed for: All individuals acting in the line officer, chief officer, commissioner, or director rolePhysical Demand: NonePPE: NonePrerequisites: Current line officer, chief officer, commissioner or director; signed Training Authorization LetterMaximum: 15 Students

Fire Ground Strategies and Tactics for Today’s Incident CommandersThis class will make extensive use of the tactics room located at the Academy. Students will have the opportunity to apply strategies and tactics in a scenario based format, utilizing our 160 square foot tactics board. This discussion based class will also look at today’s changing fire dynamics and how that affects their decision making process on the fireground as the incident commander.

Designed for: All individuals acting in the line officer or chief officer rolePhysical Demand: NonePPE: NonePrerequisites: Current line officer or chief officer; Firefighter I; signed Training Authorization LetterMaximum: 15 students

Tactical Fireground SimulationsThis course utilizes the latest technology to emphasize incident command implementation, fire department communications, strategy and tactics, and decision making. After a brief lecture and discussion period students will use OFPC’s new Flame Sim software and gaming technology to test their skills through interactive computer scenarios complete with mobile radios.

Designed for: All individuals acting in the line officer or chief officer rolePhysical Demand: NonePPE: NonePrerequisites: Fire Officer I or Preparing for Command or Strategies and Tactics for Initial Company Operations or Commanding the Initial Response or Fireground Strategy and Tactics for First Arriving Companies or MTCO Tactics; signed Training Authorization LetterMaximum: 20 students

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Training Officer BEFO and IFO Skills WorkshopThis workshop is designed to help the company level training officer to more effectively instruct a wide variety of skills associated with the New York State Basic Exterior Firefighting Operations and Interior Fireground Operations courses including the 8 Take-Home Skills associated with these courses. The class will begin with a brief lecture and discussion period covering training requirements in New York State; where they are derived from, how to meet them, and how to properly document such training. This will be followed by a hands-on segment where the students rotate through a number of skills stations. Within each station, students will receive a brief refresher on the skill and work with the State Fire Instructors to learn tips and tricks to delivering these skills in-house.

Designed for: All individuals responsible for conducting fire department skills trainingPhysical Demand: HighPPE: Structural Firefighting Gear & SCBA with Spare BottlePrerequisites: Currently responsible for fire department training; Firefighter I or Equivalency; current FIT test; current medical clearance; signed Training Authorization LetterMaximum: 20

Water Supply “Know Your Flow”This class is designed to expand the student’s knowledge of water supply equipment and capacity and capability. Students are encouraged to bring their own equipment: suction strainers, jet siphons or any other equipment they use on the fire scene, to utilize during class and evaluate if they are really flowing the water they think they are flowing. Discussion will be based on both the students’ equipment, other equipment that is available, and how to maximize its potential. This class involves extensive hands on evolutions allowing for students to test several methods of maximizing water flow utilizing flow meters, pitot tubes, and other testing equipment.

Designed for: All firefighters responsible for moving water at an incidentPhysical Demand: MediumPPE: Structural Firefighting GearPrerequisites: Apparatus Operator Pump or Pump Operator; signed Training Authorization LetterMaximum: 24 Students

Surviving the Modern Day Fire ServiceThis class will comprise of a joint presentation by the Office of Fire Prevention and Control, Firemen’s Association of the State of NY, NYS Association of Fire Chiefs and the Association of Fire Districts of NY. Course topics will include Recruitment and Retention, Best Practices, and a round table discussion with fire service leaders from each group to answer participant questions. It will conclude with suggested best practices for preventing cancer in the fire service. This program is designed for all levels of the fire service and encourages dialogue, interaction and sharing of ideas.

Designed for: Anyone associated with the fire servicePhysical Demand: NonePPE: NonePrerequisites: Signed Training Authorization LetterMaximum: 24 Students

Firefighter Health and Rehabilitation WorkshopThis class will explore the basics of firefighter rehab. Participants will learn the importance of everyday health and wellness and how to incorporate health principles into their departments SOGs/SOPs. Students will provide rehab for the students and the instructors during the live fire evolutions held at the conference, putting the knowledge they’ve gained into actual use.

Designed for: All individuals responsible for assisting with firefighter rehabilitationPhysical Demand: LowPPE: NonePrerequisites: Basic Exterior Firefighting Operations or Basic Firefighter or Essentials or Firefighter I; signed Training Authorization LetterMaximum: 20 Students

Firefighter I Refresher & Live Fire EvolutionsThis class will build on knowledge obtained in Firefighter I and look at how the engine company and the truck company work together to successfully extinguish a fire. Students will spend the majority of their time on the training ground. They will work on different techniques to effectively act as the engine company and the truck company at an incident. These techniques will be put to the test during multiple live fire training scenarios.

Designed for: All firefighters acting in an interior rolePhysical Demand: High *participants will participate in a live fire exercise*PPE: Structural Firefighting Gear & SCBA with Spare BottlePrerequisites: Firefighter I or Equivalency; current FIT test; current medical clearance; signed Training Authorization LetterMaximum: 24 Students

NAME (Last, First, MI)

TRAINING IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

HOME ADDRESS (Street, PO Box)

CITY STATE ZIP

q CHECK IF NEW ADDRESS q MALE q FEMALE

DAYTIME PHONE EVENING PHONE

FAX # E-MAIL ADDRESS

FIRE DEPARTMENT ID # COUNTY

SPONSORING ORGANIZATION

STREET ADDRESS, PO BOX

CITY STATE ZIP

FD PHONE# FD E-MAIL or FAX

NAME/TITLE - HEAD OF THE SPONSORING AGENCY

SIGNATURE - HEAD OF THE SPONSORING AGENCY (REQUIRED)

Personal Information Sponsoring Organization

q FIRE ACADEMY COURSE CODE # COURSE TITLE DATES: 1st CHOICE 2nd CHOICE

q REGIONAL COURSE CODE # COURSE TITLE DATES: 1st CHOICE 2nd CHOICE

Please review the application to make certain it is complete and the required payment and prerequisite proof are enclosed. This form is on the web at www.dhses.ny.gov/ofpc • MAIL OR FAX APPLICATION TO FIRE ACADEMY ONLY

Make checks, money orders & vouchers payable to:Academy of Fire Science

q VISA q MasterCard q Discover Total Charge: $___________

Card #

Expiration Date Security Code

Signature___________________________________________

Payment Method

_________________________________________ Date _______

q Resident – includes Meals & Lodging q Commuter – includes breakfast & lunch q Commuter dinner - $9/day (optional)

Reasonable accommodation request:________________________________________________

Share room with:__________________________________

Registration Fee (include w/registration)

Materials Fee (if applicable – payable upon arrival)

Accommodations Fee (payable upon arrival)

Optional commuter dinner(s)

$_________

$_________

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$_________

$_________

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Total enclosed:

Balance due upon arrival:

1220 (10/08)

Course Registration - NOTE: Payment MUST Accompany RegistrationRegistration Fee is MANDATORY AND NONREFUNDABLE

q NYS Resident - $25 q Out-of State - $50 q Materials Fee (if applicable) payable upon arrival See course description (may not include required text book) q Prerequisite Proof (if applicable) Must accompany registration

Academy Accommodations - payable upon arrival

Registration, Material and Accommodations Fees:

q Check q Money Orderq Signed Voucher q Purchase Orderq Bill Meals & Lodging to Student q Bill Meals & Lodging to Sponsoring Organization

NOTE: Due to participant demand, the deadline for all Academy course registrations is 20 days before the course start date. If your registration is not received by this deadline, we cannot guarantee placement in the requested course. Call the Academy for further information.

Registration FormFire Academy and Regional Technical Rescue

New York State Academy of Fire Science600 College Ave., Montour Falls, NY 14865-9634

(607) 535-7136; Fax: (607) 535-4841

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Course Selections  

Name:  _______________________________________________________________________________  

Mark  your  class  preference  in  order  of  interest,  1  thru  8.    If  you  are  NOT  interested  or  qualified  for  a  class  leave  the  preference  box  for  that  class  blank.    Students  will  be  placed  into  classes  on  a  first  come  basis.    Only  complete  applications  will  be  considered.    All  applications  must  include  a  signed  Training  Authorization  Letter.    Applications  are  due  by  March  9,  2018.  

Preference   Class   Pre-­‐requisites     Leadership  Seminar   Current  Line  Officer  or  Chief  Officer  or  

Commissioner  or  Director  Role  

  Fireground  Strategies  and  Tactics  for  Today’s  Incident  Commanders  

Current  Line  Officer  or  Chief  Officer  and  Firefighter  I  

  Tactical  Fireground  Simulations   A  strategies  and  tactics  class  (see  course  descriptions  for  list)  

  Training  Officer  BEFO  &  IFO  Skills  Workshop    

Responsible  for  departmental  training,    Firefighter  I,  FIT  Test  and  Medical  Clearance  

  Water  Supply  “Know  Your  Flow”   Apparatus  Operator  Pump  or  Pump  Operator  

  Surviving  the  Modern  Day  Fire  Service  

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  Firefighter  Health  and  Rehabilitation  Workshop  

List  Current  EMS  Qualification  to  the  Right  

Basic  Exterior  Firefighting  Operations  or  Basic  Firefighter  or  Essentials  or  Firefighter  I  

   

  Firefighter  I  Refresher  &  Live  Fire  Evolutions  

Firefighter  I,  FIT  Test  and  Medical  Clearance  

 

  Check Listq Registration Form

q Course Selections Formq Training Authorization Letter

signature of authorized legal guardian date

printed name relationship to firefighter

To the Office of Fire Prevention and Control:

The firefighter listed below is an active member of _________________________________ Fire Department, is at least 16 years of age, and is authorized to attend the course indicated below. I understand this training course may contain certain evolutions that simulate and/or create actual firefighting or rescue conditions. The Office of Fire Prevention and Control is not responsible and/or liable for any malfunction or damage to any equipment used during this training program.

signature of firefighter date

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Please Note: No persons under the age of 16 may attend or participate in any training course delivered by the Office of Fire Prevention and Control. Additional copies of this form are available at www.dhses.ny.gov/ofpc/documents/authorization.pdf

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Fire FDID # DateDepartment

Fill in YES or NO YES NOThe firefighter listed below has medical clearance to use Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), in accordance with 29 C.F.R. part 1910. 134.

The firefighter listed below is authorized to use SCBA and participate in interior / exterior firefighting evolutions.

If you cannot answer the questions above because you do not know the requirements of 29 C.F.R. Part 1910 or do not know whether the firefighter listed below is authorized to use SCBA, please contact your County Fire Coordinator or OFPC.

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Fire Chief Authorization

Course Information

Student InformationLast First MIName

Address City State

Home Work ZipPhone Phone

Course CourseCode # Title

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Print Chief’sChief’s Name Signature

I, , parent or legal guardian of consent to his/her participation in the training listed above. I have read, fully understand, and agree with the above information. I understand and acknowledge that safety is important during the training course and further authorize the instructor to remove from the simulation or course if the instructor believes that his/her behavior or abilities may cause a safety risk to himself/herself or another.

I, , have read, fully understand and agree with above information. I understand and acknowledge the importance of safety during the training course and further acknowledge that if an instructor believes that my behavior or abilities may cause a safety risk to myself or another, the instructor has the authority to remove me from the simulation or course.

And, if firefighter is 16 or 17 years old, the following consent must be provided:

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