February 2013 Volume 2 (1)

George Washington said, “It is infinitely better to have a few good men than many indifferent ones.” Those words ring true when it comes to our well-trained firefighters, officers, and EMTs who offer a service that is “of the people, by the people, for the people.” (A. Lincoln) So, during a month that honors great and caring leaders from our past, take the step now to become a leader for our future. CentreLearn provides the tools to help you achieve these goals! In this month’s Train Better Memo Series, we are pleased to announce an upcoming Fire Officer Training Program and a new course for EMS and fire personnel alike. And, as a reminder, CentreLearn will be offering a hands-on Train Better Administrator Workshopon March 6th at the EMS Today 2013 Conference in Washington, D.C. Join us, learn, and network with fellow administrators! Read on for further details and as always, contact us with any questions, concerns, and ideas. We enjoy hearing from you!

FIRE OFFICER TRAINING PROGRAM Distance Learning Course for New or Aspiring Fire Officers Department chiefs and training officers have repeatedly told us they are seeking training programs to prepare their firefighters to become effective fire officers. We are excited to offer a Fire Officer Training Program taught by Mike Ward BS, MGA, MIFireE. The 7-part online course will begin on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 and will include presentations, discussions, and assignments. Because of the importance of this course content, we are inviting each of our client fire departments to enroll one firefighter at no cost. Additional firefighters from CentreLearn organizations can enroll at a substantial discount. More details and scheduling information can be found on the CentreLearn blog. To register one or more of your users, have your department's CentreLearn Administrator phone us at 1-877-435-9309 or email us.

NEW COURSE OFFERING Hazard Communication and Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals EMS and Fire personnel have a “right-to-know” about the hazards and identities of chemicals they are exposed to in the workplace. When personnel have this information, they can participate in their employers’ protective programs and take steps to protect themselves from hazardous chemicals. This course reviews the hazard communication standard, safety data sheet requirements, purpose of labels, and protective measures. The CentreLearn Hazard Communication course includes training information on the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of classification and labeling of chemicals. Learn more about the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard and training requirements for the GHS, safety data sheets, and pictograms for chemical labeling. The CentreLearn Hazard Communication course was prepared to help CentreLearn clients meet this training requirement, "Information and training: Employers are required to train workers by December 1, 2013 on the new labels elements and safety data sheets format to facilitate recognition and understanding." Read more about the course objectives.

WORKSHOP REMINDER

The Train Better 2013 CentreLearn Administrator Workshop is rapidly approaching. Join us on March 6 at the EMS Today 2013 Conference. Registration and hotel information are available at the EMS Today website. Don't miss out; register today! Some of the Train Better 2013 objectives include:

Hands-on training of CentreLearn features that will maximize your investment and make your life easier

Experience the Drills Feature and how it can be customized for your organization Learn Best Practices for delivering and tracking training in your Learning Management System

Learn more about the workshop here.

UPCOMING TRADE SHOWS Encourage your colleagues to visit with CentreLearn account managers at these upcoming trade shows to learn how their departments can train better and spend less with online education. Firehouse World - San Diego, CA (February 17 - 21) EMS Today - Washington D.C. (March 5 - 9) Annual West Virginia EMS Conference - Daniels, WV (April 11 - 13) FDIC 2013 - Indianapolis, IN (April 22 - 27)

FREE TRAINING WEBINARS Get the most out of your CentreLearn product! Whether you are a seasoned Administrator or are new to the CentreLearn family, our free webinars can get you on track. Learn to navigate the system, generate reports, manage user certifications and much, much more. For more details on the upcoming webinars and the complete training schedule, click here.

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