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Dixie Fire School 2017

Online Brochure

March 10, 11 & 12

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Contact Information 4 2. College Credit/Certificates/Training Hours 5 3. Course List

a. Saturday/Sunday Classes 6 4. Forms

a. Explorers/Jr. Firefighter 15 b. Live Fire Requirements 16 c. Vendor Setup 17

5. Lodging 20 6. Meals 3 7. Officers 4 8. NFPA Regulations 5 9. Registration

a. Department/Agency/Individual 5 b. Cancellation/Refund/Substitutions 5 c. Deadlines 3 d. Online Registration Tutorial 5 e. Registration Fee and Payment Address 5

10. School Events a. Friday

i. Safety Symposium 2 b. Saturday

i. Vendor night 3 11. School Location

a. Campus Map 19 b. Directions 18

12. School Schedule 3

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FIRE SCHOOL EVENTS

FRIDAY, MARCH 10, 2017

Friday Evening Activity – (no registration required)

Louis Crosier Farm Safety Symposium (Q0006) 2 hours Friday 7-9 PM

Saturday Activities

VENDORS Vendor booths will be open during the school in the RPC Atrium

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IMPORTANT DATES

January 9, 2017 – Registration Begins -- $50 per person.

Register online only at www.dixiefirefighters.com. If you need help, see online tutorial or call (888) 234-7201.

March 5, 2017 – Online Registration Deadline

Online registration ends. Register at the door after this date $50.00. Students dropped for non-payment. Free T-Shirt deadline for Pre-registrant March 6, 2017 – Class Cancellation Classes cancelled with fewer than 10 students. Students dropped for non-payment.

SCHOOL SCHEDULE

ALL ACTIVITIES HELD AT Elizabethtown Community & Technical College

Friday, March 10, 2017 5:00 pm — 8:00 pm EST Drop off Pass and/or Register for Open Classes 6:00 pm — 8:30 pm EST Vendor Booths Open 7:00 pm — 9:00 pm EST Farm Safety Seminar RPC212 Auditorium

Saturday, March 11, 2017 6:30 am — 8:00 am EST Drop off Pass and/or Register for Open Classes 7:00 am — 6:00 pm EST Vendor Booths Open 8:00 am — 5:00 pm EST Classes in session 11:00 am — 1:00 pm EST Lunch Served at ECTC (1 hour lunch) Larue Co. Pork & Beef Producers

Sunday, March 12, 2017 6:30 am — 8:00 am EST Drop off Pass and/or Register for Open Classes 8:00 am — 5:00 pm EST Class in Session 11:00 am — 1:00 pm EST Lunch Served at ECTC (1 hour lunch) Larue Co. Pork & Beef Producers

Coffee SERVED from 6:30 to 8:00 a.m. LUNCH SERVED in courtyard from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Online Technical Assistance

(502) 827-9354 Scott Thompson mthompson0281@kctcs.edu (270) 706-8860 Ashley McWaters Ashley.McWaters@kctcs.edu (888) 234-7201 Toll Free SFRT A5

Fire School Command

(270) 872-9570 Dale Dobson dale.dobson@ky.gov

Friday Night Symposium

(270) 872-9570 Dale Dobson dale.dobson@ky.gov

Payment/Door Passes/Refunds

(270) 268-1797 Steve Sheets stevsts@yahoo.com

Vendor Setups

(270) 945-4527 Chris Crawford Chris.Crawford@ky.gov

Please try our FAQs on the registration page www.dixiefirefighters.com before calling.

OFFICERS

President DALE DOBSON Vice President MIKE COTTRELL 2nd Vice President BILL MULLINS Treasurer STEVE SHEETS Secretary SCOTT THOMPSON Sgt. at Arms FROMAN PETERS, JR.

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REGISTRATION

Registration for Saturday & Sunday classes is $50 per person and ONLINE ONLY at

www.dixiefirefighters.com. After registering, print 2 Invoices and mail one with payment to: Dixie

Firefighters Association, PO Box 1656, Elizabethtown, KY 42702. Pre-registrant will receive a T-shirt if registered before March 5, 2017

Students can register with a department or as individual. Visit online tutorial on how to change your affiliation http://apps.elizabethtown.kctcs.edu/dfs/_support/dfs_online_registration.pdf

Firefighter Application must be completed during the registration process.

Choose a 16, or two 8-hour courses (no discount for those attending only one day).

Included with Registration: Friday & Saturday night events, LUNCH both days

Pre-registration confirmations will be mailed to the department, agency, or individual in the form of a door pass ticket.

All events and meals will be on the ECTC campus.

CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS You will be dropped from class if you/your agency fails to pay by March 5, 2017.

Your door pass/receipt will be mailed once payment is received.

Each student is required to complete a Firefighter Application when registering online the first time. Information is required: DOB, education, address, residency information, SS#, Citizenship, FFID, etc.

Refunds--will be given only to students whose class(es) are cancelled, where there is no second choice available. The registration fee is completely transferable. Please call (270) 766-5238 or (888) 234-7201 to switch students.

NFPA REGULATIONS All applicable NFPA Standards are strictly followed and enforced. Courses requiring NFPA 1403 prerequisite(s) or

firefighter certification require a signed approval form from the fire chief submitted with payment (page 18). A PERMISSION LETTER from department chief must be submitted with payment when enrolling in the Arson I course regardless of age.

EXPLORERS/JUNIOR FIREFIGHTERS Explorers and Junior Firefighters must submit Explorer/Jr. FF permission release form and can only register for

designated courses.

Explorers/Junior firefighters will be allowed into some courses based on the current Kentucky Fire Commission Junior Firefighter regulations.

Students ages 16-17 wanting to take EMS Continuing Education must submit a copy of their First Responder card and the Explorer Permission Form (page 17) with payment.

We observe a zero tolerance policy for disrepectful or disruptive behavior. The students parents (guardian) and the fire chief will be notified of the dismissal.

COLLEGE CREDIT HOURS & CERTIFICATES College degree credit hours are awarded for all “FRS” courses. Degree credit classes require passing a written or a skills exam.

A Firefighter Application must be completed to receive college credit. All other courses are for non-degree credit. Instructors will award certificates/training hours at the completion of each course for actual hours student is in class. Fire school certificates will be awarded after attending the entire course. Students are responsible for entering their training hours into the Kentucky Fire Commission training records system. Obtain a KFS 1-b (yellow sheet) from the instructor for partial training.

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Saturday and/or Sunday Course Matrix

*Explorers/Jr. FFs must show proof of EMR or EMT

Course Hours Sat Sun Code 15-17 yrs “911” Emergency Responder Down 8 X AA0003 Y

Advanced Chaplain Class 8 X JJ0000

Advanced Rope Rescue (**PRE-REQUISITES**) 16 X X Q0007

Arson Detection for the First Responder – (NFA)

(FRS 2074) 16 X X Y0001

Basic Firefighting – class 1 16 X X See description Y

Basic Firefighting – class 2 16 X X See Description Y

Cancer Awareness / The Silent MAYDAY (PTSD) 8 X B0000 Y

CPR Instructor 8 X BB0000

Drivers Training (Initial – Updated class) 16 X X CC0000

EMS Continuing Education 16 X X See description Y*

EMS Instructor Orientation/ Evaluator 8 X BB0000

Fire Behavior/Control (Live Burn) FireBlast trailer 8 X M0001

Fire Behavior/Control (Live Burn) Flashover 8 X FC40000

Firefighter Survival 8 X FC10000 Y

Firefighter Rescue 8 X FC20000 Y

Flashover Awareness & Wildland Awareness 8 X

FC40000

/FC30000

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Grain Rescue & Equipment Rescue 16 X X Q0006 Y

Hard-to-Get Firefighter Hours 1 8 X OR X See description Y

Hard-to-Get Firefighter Hours 2 8 X OR X See description Y

Hard-to-Get Firefighter Hours 3 8 X OR X See description Y

Hard-to-Get Firefighter Hours 4 8 X OR X See description Y

Instructor Methodology Update / Fire Training

System 8 X BB0003

Leadership I – NFA (FRS 2073) 16 X X AA0000

Natural Gas Emergencies for First

Responders/Electrical Safety 8 X B0000

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Principles of Modern Fire Attack: SLICE-RS 8 X M0001

Propane Emergencies 8 X M0004

Rehab for Firefighters (**New Course**) 16 X X B0000 Y

STICO - NFA 16 X X AA0001

Tools of the Trade 16 X X B0000

Traffic Incident Management for Responders and

Highway Crash Site Management 8 X B0000 Y

Vehicle Rescue 16 X X Q0001

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Course Listing Description

“911” Emergency Responder Down (AA0003) 8 hours Saturday

This 8-hour block of instruction will consist of a round-table discussion on dealing with the emotion and proper procedures, forms, etc. in dealing with a Line-of-Duty Injury and/or a Line of Duty Death. There will be guest speakers from the Fire Commission and Supporting Heroes along, with video interviews of Chief Officers that have gone through these events.

Open to Ages 15-17

Equipment Needed: None

Prerequisites: Permission Form if Exp/Jr. FF

Advanced Chaplain Class (JJ0000) 8 hours Saturday

This class will include presentations and discussions regarding the Professional Canon of Ethics for Chaplains, Parameters of Confidentiality, and Respecting Limits, Helping the Bereaved Navigate the Grief Process, Identifying Support Systems, and Utilizing Community Resources.

Equipment Needed: None

Prerequisites: Previous training as Chaplain

Advanced Rope Rescue (Q0007) **Pre-requisites** 16 hours Saturday & Sunday

This is not a class for learning basic level skills! Students should have successfully completed Basic and Intermediate Rope Rescue as taught by KCTCS or equivalent. This is a physically demanding class that requires teamwork and a cooperative attitude.

Evolutions will include: working with litters at height, assembling and operating raising and lowering systems, rigging steerable systems, artificial high directionals, obstructed vision rappels, and rappels with air packs, as well as night operations.

Equipment Needed: Student must furnish helmet with retention and suspension system meeting NFPA, UIAA, or NIOSH safety standards, clean leather gloves, and boots that provide adequate ankle support. Personal/agency harnesses and hardware are welcome pending inspection and approval of instructors. All other equipment will be provided.

Prerequisites: This is not a class for learning basic level skills! Students should have successfully completed Basic and Intermediate Rope Rescue as taught by KCTCS or equivalent

Arson Detection for the First Responder (NFA) - FRS 2074 (Y0001) 16 hours Saturday & Sunday

This is the National Fire Academy’s basic level fire investigation course . The classroom delivery will cover many phases of initial fire scene investigation with emphasis on the firefighter’s responsibility in arson detection. This course satisfies the requirement for FRS 2074 in the KCTCS AAS Fire/Rescue Technology Degree Program. Students should be prepared to take an exam at the conclusion of the course.

Equipment Needed: None

Prerequisite: MUST HAVE PERMISSION LETTER FROM CHIEF OF DEPARTMENT SENT IN WITH REGISTRATION.

NFA Certificates issued to those individuals with NFA ID https://cdp.dhs.gov/femasid/register

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Basic Firefighting – Class 1 (various codes/categories) 16 hours Saturday & Sunday

This course covers 16 of the 20 recommended hours for a new firefighter in Kentucky and offers both classroom and hands-on training.

Safety—B0000 (2 hours) Fire Behavior—D0000 (1 hour) Extinguishers—E0000 (1 hour)

PPE—F0000 (3 hours) Forcible Entry—G0000 (1 hour) Ventilation—H0000 (1 hour)

Ropes—I0000 (1 hour) Fire Control--M0000 (1 hour) Hose/Nozzles/Appliances—K0000 (2 hours)

Ladders—J0000 (2 hours) Loss Control-N0000 (2 hours).

Open to Ages 15-17

Equipment Needed: Full Turnout Gear and SCBA, including PASS device.

Prerequisites: Permission Form if Exp/Jr. FF

Basic Firefighting – Class 2 (various codes/categories) 16 hours Saturday & Sunday

This course covers 16 of the 20 recommended hours for a new firefighter in Kentucky and offers both classroom and hands-on training.

Safety—B0000 (2 hours) Fire Behavior—D0000 (1 hour) Extinguishers—E0000 (1 hour)

PPE—F0000 (3 hours) Forcible Entry—G0000 (1 hour) Ventilation—H0000 (1 hour)

Ropes—I0000 (1 hour) Fire Control--M0000 (1 hour) Hose/Nozzles/Appliances—K0000 (2 hours)

Ladders—J0000 (2 hours) Loss Control-N0000 (2 hours).

Open to Ages 15-17

Equipment Needed: Full Turnout Gear and SCBA, including PASS device.

Prerequisites: Permission Form if Exp/Jr. FF

Cancer Awareness / The Silent Mayday (PTSD) (B0000) 8 hours Sunday

Cancer is rapidly becoming an epidemic in the fire service. Each day more firefighters are diagnosed with cancer and evidence is clearly showing a link between cancer and the fire service. At the conclusion of this course the student will be aware of the link between firefighting and cancer, current actions that increase the risk of contracting cancer, limitations of PPE against exposure to carcinogens, and preventative measures to decrease the risk of contracting cancer.

The afternoon session is a strategy course for Suicide Intervention and Prevention. The objectives include understanding the stress, pressure, and culture in the fire service and development of strategies to train fire service personnel in suicide prevention. Also, how to understand, identify, prevent and limit effects of PTSD.

Open to ages 15-17

Equipment Needed: None

Prerequisites: None

CPR Instructor (BB0000) 8 hours Saturday

This one-day course provides certification to instruct the various disciplines that the American Heart Association

(AHA) teaches regarding the BLS skills of Heartsaver (Community), AED, Healthcare Provider, and First Aid. All of

these programs have a 2-year certification.

Prerequisites: Current AHA Healthcare Provider Certification. Students will not be allowed to take the course unless they can prove successful completion of the online AHA Instructor Essentials (BLS. The core course takes 2 hours to complete and must be done in advance. CPR Pocket Masks are required (one per student) and the BLS Instructor Essentials (only one instructor package is needed per department, if multiple students from the same

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department attend). To order the Instructor Essentials (BLS Instructor Essentials NW90-1429) and the BLS for Healthcare Providers Instructor Package (NW15-1012) go to http://aha.channing-bete.com or call 1-800-611-6083. **These courses have just been updated to the 2015 Guidelines.

Driver’s Training (Initial course – Updated 2016) (CC0000) 16 hours Saturday & Sunday

This course will use the Kentucky Fire Commission approved curriculum for Driver’s Training. Topics such as safe operation of fire apparatus, laws regulating operation, and frequent causes of accidents will be discussed. Students should be prepared to take an exam at the conclusion of the course

Equipment Needed: None

Prerequisites: Valid Kentucky Driver’s License

EMS Continuing Education 16 hours Saturday & Sunday

This course will provide 16 hours of Core refresher training for both Emergency Medical Responders and EMT-Basics, which is required for National Registry and KBEMS certification. Explorers/Jr. Firefighters wishing to attend the class shall bring proof of current certification as an Emergency Medical Responder or EMT-Basic.

*Open to Ages 16-17

Equipment Needed: CPR Mask, gloves, stethoscope, and blood pressure cuff

*Prerequisites: EMT Certification or EMR Certification. Permission Form if Exp/Jr. FF

EMS Instructor Orientation/ Evaluator (BB0000) 8 hours Saturday

This course is required by administrative regulation 202 KAR 7:601. Training, education, and continuing education in order to be credentialed by KBEMS as an EMS Educator and or EMS Evaluator. During the educator/evaluator course the participant will learn all pertinent EMS regulations related to EMS education, the National Registry of EMT’s certification and testing requirements, and how to select and submit required KBEMS documents related to education and certification. Equipment Needed: None

Prerequisites: EMS Instructor Candidate

Fire Behavior/Control-Live Burn - FireBlast Trailer (M0001) 8 hours Saturday

This is a NFPA 1403 compliant LIVE-FIRE course which will utilize the FireBlast burn trailer as seen below:

Equipment Needed: Full turnout gear and SCBA with PASS device and spare cylinder. All turnout gear

must be NFPA compliant with no component older than 10 years. Students will not be allowed to

participate if the instructor(s) find that the gear is not NFPA compliant or otherwise poses a hazard. SCBA

cylinders must have a current hydrostatic test date.

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Prerequisites: Completion of NFPA 1403 required components prior to enrolling; ”Live Fire Course Competency Validation” form (page 18) must be mailed in with payment. Any student with facial hair that impedes the seal of the face piece will not be allowed to participate in accordance with NFPA Standards.

Fire Behavior/Control-Live Burn Flashover Trailer (FC40000) 8 hours Sunday

This is a NFPA 1403 compliant LIVE-FIRE course which will utilize the Flashover burn trailer (not an

acquired structure burn.)

Equipment Needed: Full turnout gear and SCBA with PASS device and spare cylinder. All turnout gear

must be NFPA compliant with no component older than 10 years. Students will not be allowed to

participate if the instructor(s) find that the gear is not NFPA compliant or otherwise poses a hazard. SCBA

cylinders must have a current hydrostatic test date.

Prerequisites: Completion of NFPA 1403 required components prior to enrolling; ”Live Fire Course Competency Validation” form (page 18) must be mailed in with payment. Any student with facial hair that impedes the seal of the face piece will not be allowed to participate in accordance with NFPA Standards.

Firefighter Survival (FC10000) 8 hours Saturday

This course is designed to help firefighters save themselves when trapped, or involved in an impending flashover. The course is required for Kentucky Firefighter Certification and upon successful completion of both Survival and Rescue courses, degree credit can be awarded for FRS 2052 (if participant display certificates). “Participant” certificates issued to all completing required skills. “Observer” certificates issued to those that attend lecture only.

Open to Ages 15-17

Equipment Needed: Full turnout gear including SCBA and PASS device

Prerequisites: Competent in the use of Personal Protective Equipment. Permission Form if Exp/Jr. FF

Firefighter Rescue (FC20000) 8 hours Sunday

This course is designed to help firefighters save mpending flashover. The course is required for Kentucky Firefighter Certification and upon successful completion of the course, degree credit can be awarded for FRS 2052 (if participant display certificates). “Participant” certificates issued to all completing required skills. “Observer” certificates issued to those that attend lecture only.

Open to Ages 15-17

Equipment Needed: Full turnout gear including SCBA and PASS device

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Prerequisites: Competent in the use of Personal Protective Equipment. Permission Form if Exp/Jr. FF

Flashover Awareness (FC40000) / Wildland Firefighting Awareness (FC30000) 8 hours Sunday

Flashover Awareness class: This basic-level course was created and adopted with the goal of improving firefighter recognition and survival techniques for rapid fire progression and related events. The “Awareness” level course is lecture-based and topics discussed include, but are not limited to: Basic fire behavior and fire development; potential signs, elements, indicators of Flashover and Backdraft; Tactical Ventilation; and Survival techniques. Relevant case studies may also be discussed during the 4-hour version of this program

Wildland Firefighting Awareness class: The second half of the training is the 4 hr. required course for KY basic firefighter certification. The class is based on the Forestry S-190 and S-130 courses but has information specific to Kentucky. It is a lecture class focused on the topics of fire behavior, tools, equipment, suppression, urban interface, and wildland firefighting safety.

Open to Ages 15-17

Equipment Needed/Prerequisites: Permission Form if Explorer/Jr. Firefighter

Grain Rescue & Farm Equipment Rescue (Q0006) 16 hours Saturday & Sunday

Grain Rescue: The scope of this course is to educate students about grain storage facility types, their construction, and operating features. OSHA regulations, physical-environmental hazards and potential rescue resources are identified. Scene management and safety are discussed in conjunction with locating and making contact with the victim. Appropriate non-entry rescue efforts are identified. Various cutting tools are used in a simulated rescue to assist in the removal of grain from the system. Upon completion of this class the student will possess the ability to function as a support member to a rescue team conducting rescue operations at a grain storage facility.

Equipment Rescue: This course is designed to help the firefighter/rescuer understand responding to farm emergencies and special techniques required to successfully coordinate and execute an agricultural rescue. Topics are: Rural vs. urban farm accidents, Common types of farm accidents and special challenges, Understanding farm equipment mechanics, Animals, Special situations when responding, Management of farm related incidents, Extrication and disentanglement techniques.

Open to Ages 15-17

Equipment Needed: Turnout gear or coveralls, fire helmet or hardhat, safety glasses, work gloves, and steel toed boots

Prerequisites: Permission Form if Exp/Jr. FF

Hard-to-Get Hours 1 8 hours Saturday or Sunday

LECTURE ONLY. Some of the toughest subjects to find for certification. Because of the high demand for this course, we offer two identical courses, one section on Saturday and one section on Sunday.

Aircraft-W0000 (2 hours) Communication-C0000 (2 hours)

Forcible Entry-G0000 (2 hours) Building Construction-V0000 (2 hours)

Open to Ages 15-17

Equipment Needed: None

Prerequisites: Permission Form if Exp/Jr. FF

Hard-to-Get Hours 2 8 hours Saturday or Sunday

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LECTURE ONLY. Some of the toughest subjects to find for certification. Because of the high demand for this course, we offer two identical, one section on Saturday and one section on Sunday.

Foam Fire Streams- L0000 (2 hours) Loss Control-N0000 (3 hours)

Fire Prevention-U0000 (3 hours)

Open to Ages 15-17

Equipment Needed: None

Prerequisites: Permission Form if Exp/Jr. FF

Hard-to-Get Hours 3 8 hours Saturday or Sunday

LECTURE ONLY. Some of the toughest subjects to find for certification. Because of the high demand for this course, we offer two identical courses, one section on Saturday and one section on Sunday.

PPE F0000 (2 hours) Flashover Classroom FC40000 (3 hours)

Fire Behavior D0000 (3hours)

Open to Ages 15-17

Equipment Needed: Turnout Gear

Prerequisites: Permission Form if Exp/Jr. FF

Hard-to-Get Hours 4 8 hours Saturday or Sunday

LECTURE ONLY. Some of the toughest subjects to find for certification. Because of the high demand for this course, we offer two identical courses, one on Saturday and one on Sunday.

Hose/Nozzles/Appliances K0000 (2 hours) Water Supply R0000 (2 hours)

Ladders J0000 (2 hours) Ventilation H0000 (2 hours)

Open to Ages 15-17

Equipment Needed: None

Prerequisites: Permission Form if Exp/Jr. FF

Instructor Methodology Update (BB0003) & Fire Training System 8 hours Sunday

This class, designed for company officers and other fire or rescue service personnel with the responsibility of conducting periodic company level or small unit training, introduces the participant to basic instructional concepts and techniques. Emphasis is on teaching principles and techniques applicable to fire and rescue service training and includes effective communication, teaching from lesson plans, methods of instruction, with emphasis on skills training and adult learning. This class meets the methodology requirement for instructor biannual recertification.

The afternoon session will cover the Fire Training System currently in use in Kentucky. Topics on how to enroll in the system, enter student and instructor hours, and run reports on your annual training will be covered.

Equipment Needed: None

Prerequisites: Certified Fire Instructor

Leadership 1 – NFA – FRS 2073 (AA0000) 16 hours Saturday & Sunday

This is the latest version of the National Fire Academy course (2010) that is designed to enable Company Officers to be more effective in their role as leaders. The first of a three part series, this course emphasizes the critical skills and knowledge in problem-solving, decision-making styles, planning skills and communications. It is subtitled Strategies for Company Success.

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This course satisfies the requirement for FRS 2073 in the KCTCS AAS Fire/Rescue Technology Degree Program. Students should be prepared to take an exam at the conclusion of the course.

Equipment Needed: None

Prerequisites: None, although experience as firefighter will be helpful in applying principles.

NFA Certificates issued to those individuals with NFA ID https://cdp.dhs.gov/femasid/register

Natural Gas Emergencies/Electrical Safety (B0000) 8 hours Saturday

This class is divided into 4 hour sections, one for natural gas emergencies and the other for electrical safety. The natural gas emergencies program will cover topics including understanding natural gas formation, delivery, properties, hazards for emergency responders, carbon monoxide hazards and response and investigation. The electrical safety program will offer critical information that emergency responders should know about keeping everyone safe while dealing with incidents involving electrical distribution equipment.

Equipment Needed: None

Prerequisites: Permission Form if Exp/Jr. FF

Principles of Modern Fire Attack: SLICE-RS (M0001) 8 hours Sunday

SLICE-RS class is open to all chief officers, instructors, company officers and firefighters, introducing modern fire behavior and changes to the fire attack within the profession, based on research findings. This information has been known to be controversial to some, so be prepared for great discussions. You don’t have to look far for good discussion regarding fire command, control, accountability and especially fire behavior. The shared science, research and best practices are another tool for your toolbox! Go home to your department with a renewed outlook and with a healthy knowledge of the Principles of Modern Fire Attack: SLICE-RS. This delivery is funded by AFG and the Department of Homeland Security. Its intended audience is chief officers, instructors, company officers & firefighters. This class introduces modern fire behavior and changes to fire attack within the profession based on research findings.

Equipment Needed: None

Prerequisites: None

Propane Emergencies (M0004) 8 hours Saturday

This is a LIVE-FIRE, HANDS-ON course that helps the firefighter make informed decisions concerning propane emergencies. The Bobtail Propane Prop will be used.

Equipment Needed: Full turnout gear and SCBA with PASS device and spare cylinder. All turnout gear must be NFPA compliant with no component older than 10 years. Students will not be allowed to participate if the instructor(s) find that the gear is not NFPA compliant or otherwise poses a hazard. SCBA cylinders must have a current hydrostatic test date.

Prerequisite: Completion of NFPA 1403 required components prior to enrolling; ”Live Fire Course Competency Validation” form must be mailed in with payment. Students with facial hair impeding the face piece seal will not be allowed to participate - NFPA Standards.

Rehab for Firefighters (B0000) {NEW COURSE} 16 hours Saturday & Sunday

Firefighter rehabilitation is often a collection of efforts from various agencies or well-intended support groups.

Emphasis on all aspects of firefighter safety and health are the basis for this new course that brings together those

best practices and standards. NFPA 1584 will be reviewed as will other publications in a classroom setting on day

one. The second day will be establishment of the rehab area for firefighters involved in the Flashover training (or

other) evolutions.

Open to Ages 15-17

Equipment Needed: None

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Prerequisites: None

Strategy and Tactics for Initial Co. Operations (STICO) – NFA (AA0000)16hours Saturday& Sunday

This is the latest version (2012) of the National Fire Academy Course Strategy and Tactics for Initial Company Operations, and includes exercises that enhance the student abilities in analytical size-up, and using that information to make appropriate decisions in fire confinement, protection of exposures, extinguishment, rescue, ventilation and loss control. It includes activities that aid in decision-making using water supplies and fixed fire protection systems.

Equipment Needed: None

Prerequisites: None, although sufficient experience as a firefighter will be helpful to apply principles.

NFA Certificates issued to those individuals with NFA ID https://cdp.dhs.gov/femasid/register

Tools of the Trade (B0000) 16 hours Saturday & Sunday

Each firefighter that joins your department has a lifetime of habits – and they’re not always good ones!

This isn’t a course that teaches all you need to know about ventilation, forcible entry or other basic fire skills. It’s all about the equipment needed to perform those tasks. Opportunities to use tools in evolutions will be offered. Evolution sessions will concentrate on hand tools and power tools. Each session will start with inspection and maintenance, review manufacturer’s guidance, and discuss safety. Multiple stations will involve the student in correct tool use. Hands-on activities will be the primary focus of the class. Firefighting PPE is required for each student.

Equipment Needed: Full turnout gear including fire gloves and leather gloves.

Prerequisites: Knowledge of forcible entry and ventilation basics.

Traffic Incident Management for Responders and Highway Crash Site Mgmt. (B0000) 8 hours Saturday

This 8-hour block of instruction will consist of two 4-hour classes. The Traffic Incident Management class details how temporary traffic control can be established and maintained by emergency responders on-the scene. The Highway Crash Site Management course focuses on inter-agency response to vehicle accidents and offers practical solutions to issues that may arise on-scene.

Open to Ages 15-17

Equipment Needed: None

Prerequisites: Permission Form if Exp/Jr. FF

Vehicle Rescue (Q0001) 16 hours Saturday & Sunday

This course includes classroom and practical evolutions. New vehicles, hybrid and multi-airbag cars will be

discussed. Students will demonstrate their knowledge of basic hands-on extrication principles. Based on

availability, large vehicles such as busses, which may also be used in addition to the cars for hands-on practice in

the course.

Equipment Needed: Full turnout gear or coveralls, helmet or hardhat, gloves, steel-toed shoes, and eye protection.

Prerequisites: Completion of Basic 20 hours.

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EXPLORER/JR. FF PERMISSION FORM

Dixie Fire School Policy: This form must be submitted with PAYMENT for all EXPLORER/Jr. FFs UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE. In addition, there is a zero tolerance policy for any person exhibiting disruptive or disrespectful behavior. In the event of an incident, the parents (guardian) and the fire chief of the student will be contacted.

Student Name: Date of Birth: __________ Name of class(es) (see page 7): ______________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

STATEMENT OF PARENTAL CONSENT

I, __________________________, as parent or legal guardian of the above named student, do hereby give permission for my son or daughter to participate in the course(s) listed above. I understand that some classes require a certain level of skill/experience and ability and that by signing this form, I attest that I have evaluated my dependent’s ability to perform in the above named class(es) and believe that my dependent is capable of performing such tasks. My signature also acknowledges that I have read the Dixie Fire School’s zero tolerance policy concerning disruptive or disrespectful behavior (above) and I understand that my son or daughter will be removed from class if found to be in violation of this policy.

X Relationship to Student:___________________ Signature of Parent or Guardian (Not valid without Signature) X Signature of Fire Chief or Advisor (Not valid without Signature)

Emergency Contact Info:

Parent/Guardian: Fire Chief/Advisor:

Name: ___________________________ Name: _______________________________

Phone Number: ___________________ Fire Dept Name: ________________________

Phone Number: ________________________

Failure to provide a completed form with registration will result in removal from course selected.

Mail with Payment to: Dixie Firefighters Association PO Box 1656 Elizabethtown KY 42702

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LIVE FIRE Course Competency Validation Form

The 2012 edition of NFPA Standard 1403 requires that: “Students participating in a live

fire training evolution who have received the required minimum training from other than the

authority having jurisdiction shall not be permitted to participate in any live fire training

evolution without first presenting prior written evidence of having successfully completed the

prescribed minimum training to the level specified in 4.3.1.”

NFPA 1403 requires “student prerequisites” to permit participation in live fire training evolutions.

These prerequisites are:

TOPIC Chief Officer (initials) TOPIC Chief Officer (initials)

1. Safety 2. Fire Behavior 3. Portable Extinguishers 4. Personal Prot. Equip. 5. Ladders 6. Overhaul

7. Water supply 8. Ventilation 9. Forcible entry 10. Building construction 11. Fire hose, appliances,

and streams

The Chief Officer of Fire Department

authorizes that has completed the

prerequisites and may participate in the live fire training evolutions presented by SFRT.

You must be at least 18 years of age and a member of a Fire Department or an Industrial Fire Brigade

recognized by the Kentucky Fire Commission to participate in LIVE FIRE delivered by State Fire Rescue Training.

ID’s will be checked by SFRT instructors before allowing students to participate in the LIVE FIRE training.

All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) of the above referenced student is less than ten (10) years from the date

of manufacture.

SFRT requires that all students must be compliant with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134: Facepiece seal protection. “1910.134(g)(1)(i) -The employer shall not permit respirators with tight-fitting facepieces to be worn by

employees who have: 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A) - Facial hair that comes between the sealing surface of the

facepiece and the face or that interferes with valve function;” (hair growth between the skin and the facepiece

sealing surface, such as stubble beard growth, beard, mustache or sideburns which cross the respirator sealing

surface)

Signature of Chief Officer:

This form must accompany any registration form for LIVE FIRE training courses.

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VENDOR FORM

Contact Chris Crawford (270) 945-4527

Vendor/Company Name Address City State Zip Code

Contact Person Title Business Phone Cell Phone

All Vendors regardless of Sponsorship level shall provide (2) door prizes.

Booth Information

$100 Sponsorship includes 6X10 booth space.

$500 Sponsorship includes 6X10 booth space, outside display area, and your logo on our website

as you supply your logo in jpeg form.

Booth space shall be assigned on a first come first serve basis.

Checks should be made payable to: Dixie Firefighters Association

Mail Checks and Forms to:

Chris Crawford 185 Turner Road Brandenburg, KY 40108

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DIRECTIONS Direction to Elizabethtown Community and Technical College (ECTC):

From the North – I-65 South to exit 94, right on 62, go 2.5 miles to 31W bypass, turn left at 1st

red light, ECTC is on

the right.

From the North – 31W South to exit 31W Bypass in Elizabethtown, Turn right at the 1st

red light and the 1st

left on

University Drive.

From the South – I-65 North to exit 91B, Western KY Parkway to exit 136 (Fort Knox) go ½ mile, turn left at 1st

red

light, ECTC is on the right.

From the East – West on Blue Grass Parkway, at end of parkway take I-65 South, exit 91 Western KY Parkway to

exit 136 (Fort Knox) go ½ mile, turn left at 1st

red light, ECTC is on the right.

From the West – Western KY Parkway, exit 136 turn left, go ½ mile, turn left at 1st

red light, ECTC is on the right.

E’town Community & Technical College, 600 College Street Road, Elizabethtown, KY 42701

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The Elizabethtown Community and Technical College

600 College Street Road

Elizabethtown, KY 42701

Registration Starts Here Best Parking

Lunch

JSO

JSO- James S. Owen Building

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ELIZABETHTOWN LODGING

*Indicates motel with working SPRINKLER system

*Baymont Inn & Suites 209 Commerce Drive 270-769-9616

*Comfort Suites 215 Commerce Drive 270-360-0088

Days Inn 2011 North Mulberry 270-769-5522

*Fairfield Inn 1031 Executive Drive 270-769-1440

*Hampton Inn 1035 Executive Drive 270-765-6663

*Holiday Inn Express 107 Buffalo Creek Drive 270-769-1334

*La Quinta Inn 210 Commerce Drive 270-765-4747

Motel 6 1042 North Mulberry 270-769-3102

*Ramada Limited 205 Commerce Drive 270-769-9683

Super 8 Motel 2028 North Mulberry 270-737-1088