MISHAWAKA / PENN TOWNSHIP FIRE TRAINING COLLABORATIVE

Asst. Chief Michael Talbot Division Chief Brian Kazmierzak Training Officer Training Officer

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1B Medic - Drug Outdates

2C 3B MFD Dive Training -

1330

4C EMT-A 0800-1200

Station Safety

Inspection

5A Senior Staff 0800

Stripco Walk-Thru

1300hrs

5C EMT-A 0800-1200 Stripco Walk-Thru

1300hrs

7A Extrication Discussion

0900 – Station 14

8B

9A 10B

11C EMT-A 0800-1200 EMS QI/QA – 0900

MHSB

12B EMS QI/QA – 0900

SJRMC Stripco Walk-Thru

1300hrs

13C EMT-A 0800-1200

Extrication Discussion

1300 – Station 14

14A MFD Dive Training -

1330

15C

16A 17B Extrication Discussion

0900 – Station 14

18A EMT-A 0800-1200

ESO In-Service – MFD4

19B Senior Staff 0800

ESO In-Service – MFD4

20C EMT-A 0800-1200

ESO In-Service – MFD4 MFD Dive Training -

1330

21B 22C Instructor

Development 0830-1200

23A 24C

MABAS Con-Space Live Fire at MFD –

1300 TENATIVE

25A EMT-A 0800-1200 MABAS Con-Space Live Fire at MFD –

1300 TENATIVE

26B EMS QI/QA – 1900

MHSB MABAS Con-Space

27A EMT-A 0800-1200 EMS QI/QA – 0900

SJRMC MABAS Con-Space

28B Live Fire at MFD –

0900 TENATIVE

1C

DRILLS BELOW MUST BE COMPLETED BY ALL PERSONNEL REGARDLESS OF STATUS EACH MONTH!

WEEKLY SKILL DRILL SUMMARY – VIDEOS FOUND AT www.YouTube.com/PennFireTraining

Rescue Tools February 2-8, 2013 Set Up and Operate Hydraulic Rescue Tools and Scene Lighting

Calling the May Day February 9-15, 2013 Practice calling the May Day in full SCBA and ON-AIR/PPE

Buddy Breathing February 16-22, 2013 Practice Buddy Breathing in full SBCA and ON-AIR/PPE

EMS Skill February 23-28, 2013 Joint Injury Immobilization

SUBJECT DATE TIME LOCATION INSTRUCTOR

Company Readiness Drills – EACH SHIFT DAY! Officers Choice TBA TBA Company Officer

SCBA Drills/Apparatus Drills & Inspections Daily 0700 Firehouse Company Officer

QUICK DRILLS *Required by All Personnel*

Quick Drill 1 New MABAS Cards and Guidelines

Quick Drill 2 Squad 14 Pump Ops Video - http://www.fireresearch.com/ietm11v02/index.html - PBA 400 Video

Quick Drill 3 IAFF Online Firefighter Survival Course - http://www.iaff.org/et/lms/ - you MUST create and account & print cert.

Quick Drill 4 IAFF Course – This will be a 2 month assignment to complete the entire program

Quick Drill 5 IAFF Course – Certificates will be due by 3/31/14 – Please see DC KAZ with any questions

Web-Based Training MANDATORY POST TRAINING FROM IDHS-SEE ATTACHMENT FOR INSTRUCTIONS-PLEASE PRINT CERT FOR DC KAZ

Penn Twp. Fire Department Company Deployment Drills 

Weekly Skill Drill

Assemble Hydraulic Rescue Tool Systems 

 Critical Safety Points:  Use of PPE, high pressure system safety, lifting and carrying, flammable liquid hazards 

 

NFPA Standard:  NFPA 1001 / 1006  JPR#:  6.4.1; 6.5.4 / 10.1.8b 

Task:  Assemble all components of hydraulic rescue tool system(s) to full operational state.  Demonstrate change‐out and adding additional accessories or tools to system as applicable. 

 

Equipment Required:  PPE, Hydraulic rescue tools, power plant, hoses/connections/fittings, accessories and fuel.  Back‐up systems as available. 

Apparatus or Specific Equipment: 

Squad 13/14/114 

Member Instructions:  Deploy and assemble a functioning hydraulic rescue tool system to a ready state from stored position on apparatus. 

Instructor Instructions:  Instruct FF/crew to set up for a specific operation (spreading, cutting, pulling, ect) 

No.  TASK STEP FIRST TEST  RETEST 

Pass  Fail  Pass  Fail 

 

1.   Don correct PPE.         

2.  Remove power plant unit from apparatus.         

3.   Remove rescue tools and locate near power plant.         

4.   Remove hydraulic hoses as necessary.         

5.   Assemble a rescue system for given scenario according to manufacturer instructions.  

       

6.   Operate tool through all functions.         

7.   Demonstrate changing tools or adding additional hose (if applicable)         

8.   Shut down tools and power plant; demonstrate proper servicing and fueling procedure.         

9.   Return to service on apparatus.         

Penn Twp. Fire Department Company Deployment Drills 

Weekly Skill Drill

Portable and Fixed Scene Lighting 

 Critical Safety Points:  Electrical safety, high temperature fixtures, scene lighting safety. 

 

NFPA Standard:  NFPA 1001  JPR#:  5.3.17 

Task:   Safely illuminate a simulated emergency or training scene. 

 

Equipment Required:  Generators, portable lights, fixed lights, extension cords, cord reels, PPE  Apparatus or Specific Equipment: 

Engines or Squada 

Member Instructions:   Use fire service power plant, cords, connectors, and lights to illuminate an emergency scene 

Instructor Instructions:   The candidate shall be provided with PPE, portable radio, power plant, fuel, oil, electrical cords, plugs, adapters, GFCI, and Fire Service electrical equipment. 

No.  TASK STEP FIRST TEST  RETEST 

Pass  Fail  Pass  Fail 

 

1.   Select proper portable or fixed scene lighting equipment for scenario         

2.   Visually inspects all equipment while setting up.         

3.   Starts power plant or activates lighting control.         

4.   Connects cords, plugs, adapters, GFI, and lighting equipment.         

5.   Ensures proper grounding and GFI use, resetting if necessary.         

6.   Ensures scene is adequately and safely illuminated.         

Penn Twp. Fire Department Company Deployment Drills 

Weekly Skill Drill

Transmit a MAYDAY Message 

 Critical Safety Points:  Transmit clear and concise information to I/C; Person, Problem, Location to I/C. 

  

NFPA Standard:  NFPA 1001  JPR#:  5‐3.5 

Task:  Transmit a simulated MAYDAY message on portable radio consisting of name, location and problem information to I/C. 

 

Equipment Required:  PPE, portable radio, simulated problem description cards.  Apparatus or Specific Equipment: 

 

Member Instructions:  While on air in a functioning SCBA, transmit a MAYDAY message on portable radio describing your problem, current location and identity to I/C.   

Instructor Instructions:  Advise firefighter of problem they have encountered by selecting a simulated emergency situation from the sample scenarios provided. 

No.  TASK STEP FIRST TEST  RETEST 

Pass  Fail  Pass  Fail 

 

1.   Don PPE and SCBA.  Check function of speaker / amplifier on SCBA facepiece if equipped         

2.  Encounter (or be given by instructor) a simulated fireground emergency         

3.   Clear radio channel by transmitting MAYDAY – MAYDAY – MAYDAY         

4.   State name and/or company number         

5.   State location that you are currently at (or last known location)         

6.   State the type of problem you have (from instructor provided information)         

7.   Activate PASS         

8.   Provide I/C or RIC with additional information if prompted (Silence PASS during Tx)         

9.   Describe your survival plan to the instructor         

10.   Reset PASS, return SCBA and equipment to service.         

  

Sample MAYDAY Scenarios  

1. You are lost on the 2nd floor in a rear bedroom and are running out of air 

2. A ceiling has collapsed and you are pinned under debris. 

3. Your partner is unconscious. 

4. Wires have become entangled in your SCBA. 

5. You have fallen through a hole in the floor into the basement. 

6. Conditions are deteriorating and you need to bailout of a window. 

7. You are running out of air and are deep inside the structure. 

8. You are unable to locate a door or window in the area you are working and need to exit. 

9. You have lost contact with your hoseline and are lost inside the structure. 

10. Fire conditions have blocked your exit from your current position. 

 

Penn Twp. Fire Department Company Deployment Drills 

Weekly Skill Drill

SCBA Buddy‐Breathing (Quick Fill) 

 Critical Safety Points:  High pressure hose and coupling safety, use of PPE, quick movement from hazardous environment. 

 

NFPA Standard:  NFPA 1001   JPR#:  5.3.9b 

Task:  Demonstrate the use of the buddy breathing accessory hose on a functioning SCBA to an SCBA that is low on air supply. 

 

Equipment Required:  2 firefighters in PPE, 2 SCBA with 1 cylinder emptied to low pressure bell.  Apparatus or Specific Equipment: 

2 SCBA Units complete 

Member Instructions:  Simulate a firefighter low on air situation and complete a buddy breathing operation using the supplied air supply system on the officers SCBA’s.  Exit simulated hostile area as soon as air is shared. 

Instructor Instructions:  Assign 1 FF as the “low on air” member and instruct them to hook‐up buddy breathing hose into partners SCBA.  Attempt with mask cover or hood over facepiece.  Review use of MAYDAY Message and activation of PASS as indicated. 

No.  TASK STEP FIRST TEST  RETEST 

Pass  Fail  Pass  Fail 

 

1.   Identify FF low on air.  Call out need for assistance between members. (MAYDAY / PASS)*         

2.  Locate buddy breathing hose from officer SCBA.         

3.   Identify the correct couplings used for buddy breathing          

4.   Low air FF attaches hose to coupling on officer air FF SCBA unit.         

5.   Observe air passage between FF’s         

6.   Note increase in low air FF SCBA psi (cylinders will equalize)         

7.   Disconnect hose and exit the hazard zone         

8.   Inform IC that you are clear of hazardous area.         

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Takes or verbalizes appropriate body substance isolation precautions 1

Directs application of manual stabilization of the injury 1

Assesses distal motor, sensory and circulatory functions in the injured extremity 1

NOTE: The examiner acknowledges, “Motor, sensory and circulatory functions are present and normal.”

Selects the proper splinting material 1

Immobilizes the site of the injury 1

Immobilizes the bone above the injury site 1

Immobilizes the bone below the injury site 1

Secures the entire injured extremity 1

Reassesses distal motor, sensory and circulatory functions in the injured extremity 1

NOTE: The examiner acknowledges, “Motor, sensory and circulatory functions are present and normal.”

National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians®

Emergency Medical Technician Psychomotor Examination

JOINT IMMOBILIZATION

Candidate:

Date:

Examiner: Signature:

Actual Time Started: __________ Possible

Points

Points

Awarded

Actual Time Ended: __________ TOTAL 9

Critical Criteria

____ Did not immediately stabilize the extremity manually

____ Grossly moves the injured extremity

____ Did not immobilize the bone above and below the injury site

____ Did not reassess distal motor, sensory and circulatory functions in the injured extremity before and after splinting

____ Failure to manage the patient as a competent EMT

____ Exhibits unacceptable affect with patient or other personnel

____ Uses or orders a dangerous or inappropriate intervention

You must factually document your rationale for checking any of the above critical items on the reverse side of this form.

Fire Suppression Topics

High Rise Multi-Family Dwellings

Big Box Occupancies

U-Store-It or Mini Warehouses

Fuel Spills

Rack Storage Elevator Operations

Severe Weather Operations

Large Single Family Homes

Fast Food Restaurants

Schools Assisted Living or Medical Care

Buildings Under Construction

Special Hazard Construction

Basement Fires

Attic Fires Lightweight Construction

Vent-Enter-Search

Obvious Rescues Sprinklered Buildings

High Value Property

Fire/HazMat Combo Incidents

Fire w/ Multiple Victims

Transitional Operations

Mutual Aid Operations

Top 10 Self-Survival Skills

Risk/Benefit Analysis (Go or No-Go)

SCBA Donning and Doffing

PASS Activation MAYDAY Coupling

Identification

Ladder & Rope Escapes

Handcuff Knot & Bowline Knot

Wall Breech Buddy Breathing Disentanglement

PUMP OPERTION TOPICS

Drafting Operations EVOC SOG Review

Supply Standpipe/Sprinklers Emergency Driving Evaluation

Driver Evaluations – FSVO Course Vehicle Positioning and Set-up

Foam Operations Tools and Equipment Review

Daily / Weekly / Monthly Apparatus Check Procedures

Conditions That Require Apparatus to be Taken OOS

Reserve Apparatus Refresher Equipment Familiarization

SCBA TRAINING TOPICS

SCBA Inspection Procedures SCBA Policy and Procedure

Safety Checks and PASS Device

Activation/Resetting 60 Second Donning Check

500 psi Drill Shift/Dump/Redon SCBA

Point of No Return Drill Air Conservation Techniques

Escape from Entanglement Shared Regulator Escape Technique

Consumption Testing Using Quick Fill Devices

RIT Pack or Spare SCBA Toxic Bottle Change

Refilling Cylinders Annual Fit Testing

SCBA Maze or Confidence Course Emergency Breathing Techniques

Donning SCBA from Jump Seat Mutual Aid SCBA Familiarization

Wall Breech Maneuvers Scuttle Hole Simulation

SCBA Malfunctions Changing SCBA on Downed Firefighter

MISC DRILL TOPICS

MAYDAY Drill Conducting Vent –Enter - Search

Communicating Progress Reports Emergency Evacuation Procedures

Completing Accident/Injury Reports Infection Control Policy

Initial On-Scene Radio Reports Apparatus Positioning at Incidents

Fire Alarm Investigation Procedures Suspicious Packages

Abandon Baby Protocol / SAFE Place Employee Assistance Program

Master Stream Operations Standard Tool Assignments

Company Level Instructor Skills NFPA 1410 Deployment Drill

Emergency Incident Rehab District Target Hazard Familiarization

Requesting a Box Alarm HazMat Identification Resources

Apparatus Familiarization Reading Smoke

Incident Scene Safety Incident Management System

1. Visually check the overall physical condition of the unit and remove the dust cover from the malefitting on the ICM Male Quick-Fill fitting.

2. Close the cylinder valve and purge the system of any residual air using the Red Bypass Controlknob. Close the bypass fully. If Pass Alarm was activated, reset the Pass Alarm by depressing the yellow Reset Button 2 times. Make sure the regulator is turned off by depressing the ShutoffButton located on the bottom of the Firehawk Mask Mounted Regulator when the bypass is on the wearer’s left.

3. Disconnect the High Pressure Coupling Nut and check condition of the nipple seal gasket / “O” Ring.

4. Reconnect the High Pressure Coupling Nut, making sure that the Audi-Alarm Audible Bell is prop-erly aligned. (Hand tight only)

5. Check condition of the grey “O” Ring on the Firehawk Mask Mounted Regulator (MMR).6. Grasp and insert Firehawk Mask Mounted Regulator into facepiece adapter by pushing inward.

Check for proper engagement by pulling on the Firehawk Mask Mounted Regulator to ensure regu-lator is securely attached to the facepiece adapter. The Red Bypass Knob should be on the wearersleft.

7. Check the facepiece for a seal and activation of the Donning/Shut- Off Switch. Inhale in facepieceto check for proper seal. Exhale to check for operation of Exhalation Valve.

8. Remove the facepiece from your face and depress the Shutoff Button on the bottom of the Fire-hawk Mask Mounted Regulator. Do not disengage Firehawk Mask Mounted Regulator from facepiece.

9. Open Cylinder Valve fully and listen for activation of Audi-Alarm Audible Bell, and the RedundantLow Air Alarm on the ICM 2000 Pass / Gauge Assembly.

10. Check Cylinder and remote gauge for accuracy. (There should be no more than 400 psi difference)11. Check the Pass Alarm by allowing the unit to remain motionless. The Pass Alarm will activate in ap-

proximately 18 seconds. The Pass Alarm will go through a series of 3 rising audible tones beforeactivation of full alarm. Reset by depressing the Yellow Reset Button 2 times.

12. Check operation of the Manual Pass Alarm (hold red button for 1 second to activate). Reset by depressing the yellow reset button 2 times.

13. Don the facepiece, inhale and check operation; test the bypass by fully opening and closing the red bypass control knob. Remove the facepiece from your face, allowing a flow of air to insure positive pressure. Depress the shutoff button on the bottom of the Firehawk Mask Mounted Regulator. Do not disengage Firehawk Mask Mounted Regulator from facepiece.

14. Close Cylinder Valve; watch the Remote Gauge for 10 seconds.Note: Any drop in pressure indicates a leak.

15. Open the Bypass Control Knob slightly, watch the Remote Gauge and listen for activation of the Audi-Alarm Audible Bell and Redundant Low Air Alarm on the ICM 2000 to activate at approxi-mately 1100 psi. When residual air is completely bled from unit, fully close the Red Bypass Control Knob. Place facepiece in pouch.

16. Turn off the ICM 2000 Pass / Redundant Low Air Alarm by depressing the Yellow Button 2 times.17. Replace the rubber dust cover on the male fitting of the ICM Quick-Fill Fitting. Rotate dust cover to

take up any slack with connection strap.18. Don the unit checking for the reliability and operation of all straps. 19. Doff the unit, fully extending all straps.20. Check the Cylinder Air Pressure and change the cylinder if air pressure is at or below 4050 psi.

MSA FireHawk® SCBA0800 & After Use SCBA Inspection

ID 0105-140-MC / Oct 2006© MSA 2006 Printed in U.S.A.

CLEANING AND DISINFECTING

CLEANING AND DISINFECTING

Depending on the cleaning policy adopted, either a desig-nated person or the user should clean each device aftereach use. ANSI standards suggest that users should betrained in the cleaning procedure. Confidence PlusCleaning Solution (P/N 10009971) from MSA is recom-mended. It cleans and disinfects in one operation. Itretains its germicidal efficiency in hard water to inhibit thegrowth of bacteria. It will not deteriorate rubber, plastic,glass, or metal parts. Refer to label for user instructions.

DO NOT use any cleaning substances that can ormight attack any part of the apparatus.

Alcohol should not be used as a germicide because itmay deteriorate rubber parts.

If not rinsed thoroughly, cleaning agent residue mayirritate the wearer’s skin.

1. Preparing Solutiona. Follow the instructions with the Confidence Plus

Cleaning Solution.b. If the Confidence Plus Cleaning Solution is not

used, wash in a mild cleaning solution, rinse thor-oughly, and submerge in a germicide solution forthe manufacturer’s recommended time.

2. Clean and Disinfect the Facepiecea. Remove the mask mounted regulator from the face-

piece.b. Unthread the thumb screw of NightFighter Heads-

Up Display System receiver and slide the receiverfrom facepiece bracket.

c. Thoroughly wash the facepiece (and nosecup) in thecleaning solution. A soft brush or sponge can beused to clean the soiled facepiece.

d. Rinse the facepiece and components in clean,warm (110°F) water (preferably running anddrained).

e. Clean the pressure-demand exhalation valve bypressing in on the stem with a blunt object andflushing with clean water.

f. Allow the facepiece to air dry. Do not dry the partsby placing them near a heater or in direct sunlight.The rubber will deteriorate.

g. Operate the exhalation valve by hand to be sure itworks properly.

Note: Do not force-dry the parts by placing them in aheater or in direct sunlight. The rubber will deteriorate.When the facepiece is thoroughly dry, store the facepiecein the plastic bag that it was shipped in.

3. In general, only the facepiece requires cleaning anddisinfecting after each use. If the apparatus is soiled(i.e. heavy smoke residue or dirt accumulation) use asponge damp with mild soap solution or use asoft/medium bristle brush to remove deposits thatmay interfere with normal operation of:a. Harness (straps and buckles)b. Cylinder carrier (band and latch assembly)c. Cylinder (handwheel, gauge, outlet connection)d. Audi-Larm Alarm with URC Assembly (bell or cou-

pling nut connection)e. NightFighter Heads-Up Display System/Pressure

Gauge/ICM Unit Gaugef. MMR remote gauge lensg. First stage regulatorh. MMR second stage regulator. Cover outlet of the

MMR second stage regulator to prevent water, dirt,or debris from entering.

4. Inspect the entire apparatus as you re-assemble it.Follow the Inspection Instructions.

5. Re-attach NightFighter Heads-Up Display SystemReceivera. Slide receiver onto facepiece bracket.b. Finger-tighten thumb screw.

6. Thoroughly dry the facepiece and regulator aftercleaning and disinfecting. The facepiece can trapwater, which could enter the regulator.

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CAUTION

CAUTION

CAUTION

GRID #'S: ANY

STILL ALARM Tanker Plan 1 Tanker Plan 2 Tanker Plan 3 Tanker Plan 4 Tanker Plan 5 SPECIAL EQUIP.

3 Tankers 3 Tankers 3 Tankers 3 Tankers 3 Tankers Tanker 122

1 Box Chief Niles Twp 35

TOTALS: TOTALS: TOTALS: TOTALS: TOTALS:

3 Tankers 6 Tankers 9 Tankers 12 Tankers 15 Tankers

1 Box Chief 1 Box Chief 1 Box Chief 1 Box Chief

MABAS Division 201 Tanker Plan

TYPE OF ALARM : Tanker Supply OCCUPANCY: ANY LOCATION: ANY

January 1, 2014

GRID #'S: ANY

STILL ALARM Level 1 TRT Response Level 2 TRT Response Level 3 TRT Response Level 4 TRT Response Level 5 TRT Response SPECIAL EQUIP.

Engine Internal TRT Response Light Response Full Response Full Response Full Response

Rescue or

ALS Ambo TRT Consultation Examples: Examples: Examples: Examples:

Chief Rope Rescue Building Collapse Out-of-District FEMA USAR

Confine Space Trench Rescue EMAC

Light Shoring IMARP

18 Members 36 Members 36 Members 36 Members

MABAS Division 201 Tactical Rescue Plan

TYPE OF ALARM : TRT OCCUPANCY: ANY LOCATION: ANY

January 1, 2014

MABAS Division 201 GENARAL ALARM NOTIFICATION

APPROVED: November 14, 2013 EFFECTIVE: January 1, 2014

Purpose

The purpose of this Guideline is to establish a policy for notifying key personnel from MABAS Division 201 during significant events.

Scope

This policy pertains to the notification and dissemination of information through the MABAS Division 201 Dispatch Center.

Policy

It is the policy of MABAS Division 201 to provide text-page notification to key personnel (ie, Chief Fire Officers, On-Duty Shift Commanders, etc) during local significant events. The intent of this notification is to provide division-wide situational awareness of events that could cause an impact on the remaining elements within the response system. It is the responsibility of each participating unit within MABAS Division 201 to provide a limited list of key personnel for the General Alarm Notification List. This program is not designed to notify each and every member of a local organization. Notification Procedure: County Fire will send a Text Page Notification upon the receipt of the following events anywhere within the jurisdictions of MABAS Division 201:

2nd Alarm or higher Residential Fire 2nd Alarm or higher Commercial Fire EMS Plan 1 or higher activation TRT Level 1 of higher Any Active Shooter Incident Any other event designated as a Significant Incident

Again, the intent of this policy is to provide general awareness. In an effort to limit Dispatcher distraction, all notified personnel are strongly encouraged NOT to contact the MABAS 201 Dispatch Center for additional information. County Fire will conduct a test notification on the 1st of each month.

The Indiana Department of Homeland Security’s Office of EMS now has the

ability to send mass notifications to all currently certified/licensed EMS personnel.

If you hold an active EMS certification or license, you will begin receiving

periodic e-mail notifications regarding EMS updates, initiatives, and other

important information. Future communications will go to the e-mail address you

have on file in your Acadis Portal account. Please make sure the e-mail address in

your account is always up to date, as well as your mailing address.

To update your contact information, go to Indiana Public Safety Personnel Portal

or https://acadisportal.in.gov/AcadisViewer/Login.aspx.

Please share this information with your fellow EMS colleagues who may not have

received this message.

Mandatory Training Notice

Effective January 1, 2014 - The EMS Commission has mandated that all currently

certified or licensed

EMS personnel must complete the POST Indiana training course prior to

recertification. Any responder who does not complete this training, as well as the

online POST exam on the Acadis portal, will not be recertified.

POST Information

In 2013, the Indiana Legislature adopted the POST; the Physician’s

Orders for Scope of Treatment.

POST is a medical order form that documents a patient’s treatment

preferences.

The Office of EMS has placed a competency exam in the Acadis Portal.

ALL new and recertifying EMS personnel must successfully complete

the Acadis POST exam prior to initial certification or recertification.

All EMR and EMT courses beginning or being completed after January

1, 2014 will be required to incorporate the POST curriculum into their

training. This can be done in class or through student self-study. The

POST exam located on the Acadis Portal will need to be completed as

verification of competency.

Once you achieve a passing score on the exam (80% or higher), your

Acadis record will reflect successful completion of the POST training.

You should add this training to your continuing education (CE) report

for your next recertification cycle.

This course will only need to be completed once by responders, unless

otherwise directed by an individual’s provider organization.

The web link to the POST and Indiana Advance Directives site. -

http://www.in.gov/dhs/3818.htm

To complete the POST training and/or testing:

1. Log into your Acadis Portal account.

(https://acadisportal.in.gov/AcadisViewer/Login.aspx)

2. You will see your profile and your transcript, listing courses in process as

well as any completed courses. Find and click the "Registration" tab near the

top left corner of the portal page.

3. Click the icon labeled "Browse training events"

4. A listing of all available online training courses is displayed. Look for

"Online LMS Training - POST Indiana - Physician Orders for Scope of

Treatment" and click on "Assign"

5. You are now registered for the POST training course.

6. To launch the course; navigate to the “Home” tab within the portal and look

for the “Launch” button located below your profile information.

***The Acadis system was not fully configured to allow every portal account

owner access to the Registration tab. This has now been remedied, and all

certified/licensed responders with portal accounts should have the ability to

register for the POST course within the Acadis portal.

Thank you for your attention to these matters and we look forward to connecting

with you in the future!

Office of EMS

Indiana Department of Homeland Security

302 W Washington St RM E239

Indianapolis, IN 46204

1-800-666-7784

Fax- 317-233-0497

Want to know more about Indiana EMS? http://www.in.gov/dhs/3525.htm

The Indiana Department of Homeland Security’s Office of EMS now has the

ability to send mass notifications to all currently certified/licensed EMS personnel.

If you hold an active EMS certification or license, you will begin receiving

periodic e-mail notifications regarding EMS updates, initiatives, and other

important information. Future communications will go to the e-mail address you

have on file in your Acadis Portal account. Please make sure the e-mail address in

your account is always up to date, as well as your mailing address.

To update your contact information, go to Indiana Public Safety Personnel Portal

or https://acadisportal.in.gov/AcadisViewer/Login.aspx.

Please share this information with your fellow EMS colleagues who may not have

received this message.

Mandatory Training Notice

Effective January 1, 2014 - The EMS Commission has mandated that all currently

certified or licensed

EMS personnel must complete the POST Indiana training course prior to

recertification. Any responder who does not complete this training, as well as the

online POST exam on the Acadis portal, will not be recertified.

POST Information

In 2013, the Indiana Legislature adopted the POST; the Physician’s

Orders for Scope of Treatment.

POST is a medical order form that documents a patient’s treatment

preferences.

The Office of EMS has placed a competency exam in the Acadis Portal.

ALL new and recertifying EMS personnel must successfully complete

the Acadis POST exam prior to initial certification or recertification.

All EMR and EMT courses beginning or being completed after January

1, 2014 will be required to incorporate the POST curriculum into their

training. This can be done in class or through student self-study. The

POST exam located on the Acadis Portal will need to be completed as

verification of competency.

Once you achieve a passing score on the exam (80% or higher), your

Acadis record will reflect successful completion of the POST training.

You should add this training to your continuing education (CE) report

for your next recertification cycle.

This course will only need to be completed once by responders, unless

otherwise directed by an individual’s provider organization.

The web link to the POST and Indiana Advance Directives site. -

http://www.in.gov/dhs/3818.htm

To complete the POST training and/or testing:

7. Log into your Acadis Portal account.

(https://acadisportal.in.gov/AcadisViewer/Login.aspx)

8. You will see your profile and your transcript, listing courses in process as

well as any completed courses. Find and click the "Registration" tab near the

top left corner of the portal page.

9. Click the icon labeled "Browse training events"

10. A listing of all available online training courses is displayed. Look for

"Online LMS Training - POST Indiana - Physician Orders for Scope of

Treatment" and click on "Assign"

11. You are now registered for the POST training course.

12. To launch the course; navigate to the “Home” tab within the portal and look

for the “Launch” button located below your profile information.

***The Acadis system was not fully configured to allow every portal account

owner access to the Registration tab. This has now been remedied, and all

certified/licensed responders with portal accounts should have the ability to

register for the POST course within the Acadis portal.

Thank you for your attention to these matters and we look forward to connecting

with you in the future!

Office of EMS

Indiana Department of Homeland Security

302 W Washington St RM E239

Indianapolis, IN 46204

1-800-666-7784

Fax- 317-233-0497

Want to know more about Indiana EMS? http://www.in.gov/dhs/3525.htm