STUDENT GUIDE 2017 – 2018

ENGINEERING DIVISION

FIREFIGHTER 1 & 2

Revised 6/1/2017

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GCC Student Handbook Supplement TableofContents

Studentguide……………………………………………………………………………………….2AcknowledgementofReceiptand AgreementtoComply………………..…3GeneralProgramInformation……………………………………………………………… 4ProspectiveStudentInformationand Requirements……………………..……5ProgramCourseof Study……………………………………………………………………..6ProgramCosts……………………………………………………………………………………… 7Careersand ProgramTopics…………………………..………………………………….. 8Firefighter1&2 ProgramMissionStatement……………………………………….9FirefightinginConnecticutand ProgramGoals…………………………………..9StatementofNon-Discrimination………………………………………………………..10Reportingabsenceortardiness…………………………………………………………...10Programcontactinformation…………………...………………………………………... 10Creditsand grading……………………………………………………………………………… 11HealthAssessment……………………………………………………………………………… 11DressCode(ClassUniform)…….…………………………………………………………… 11Studentattendancepolicy…………………………………………………………………..13Leaveof absence………………………………………………………………………………….13Schoolclosings………………………………………………………………………………………13HealthScreeningPolicy ………………………………………………………………………. 13StudentConduct…………………………………………………………………………………..14AcademicStandards…………………………………………………………………………….. 16Requestfor LetterofRecommendation………………………………………………17GradeAppeals……………………………………………………………………………………... 17ProgramTechnicalStandards……………………………………………………………….17VerificationofProgramCompletion…………………………………………………… 18Insurance………………………………………………………………………………………………18Healthand SafetyTraining…………………………………………………………………..19AccesstoPersonalFile ………………………………………………………………………... 19AppendixA:Backgroundand Codeof Ethicsfor Fire Fighters…………….20AppendixB:Codeof EthicsforEmergencyMedicalTechnicians…….….22AppendixC: InterventionPlan ………………………………………………………….….23AppendixD:ActionPlan Follow-up………………………………………….…….……24AppendixE:BehavioralPlan …………………………………………………………..…… 25AppendixF:ReferralRequest……………...………………………………………….....26

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Firefighter 1 & 2 Program Student Guide 2017-2018

Firefighter1&2studentsareresponsibleforreadingandcomplyingwiththeinformationthat

appearsinthecurrentGatewayCommunityCollegecatalog,StudentHandbookandintheFirefighter

1&2StudentGuide.Itistheintentofthisguidetoensurethesafetyandprofessional,ethical,andlegal

conductofallFirefighter1&2students.FailuretocomplywithCollegeandFirefighter1&2Program

policieswillleadtoareviewofstudentbehaviorandpossibledisciplinaryaction,includingdismissal

fromtheProgram.

TheProgramreservestherighttomodifyanystatementinthishandbook.Changeswillbegivento

studentsthroughanAddendum.

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Firefighter 1 & 2 Student Guide Acknowledgement of Receipt and Agreement to Comply

I, ,acknowledgereceivingand

readingtheFirefighter1&2StudentGuide.

IagreetocomplywiththepoliciesstatedwithintheFirefighter1&2StudentGuideandwiththe

termsoftheattendancepolicy.

IacknowledgethatpriortosigningIhavebeenprovidedtheopportunitytoseekfurther

clarification. Iunderstandthatthisstatementwillbeplacedinmystudentrecord.

Studentname(print) Signature

BannerID Date

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General Program Information

Introduction

TheFirefighter(FF)1&2StudentGuidecontainstheprogramspecificpoliciesandproceduresineffectforacademicyear2015-2016.Itisthestudent’sresponsibilitytobefamiliarwiththecontentintheFFStudentGuide.ThestudentwillbeheldaccountableformeetingtheexpectationsoutlinedintheFFStudentGuide,CollegeCatalog,andCollegeStudentHandbook.TheFFProgramreservestherighttomodifyanyinformationcontainedintheFFStudentGuideinaStudentGuideAddendum.

TheFirefighter1&2Programprovides:

• TrainingforConnecticutfirefightersinpartnershipwiththeNewHavenFireTrainingCenter.ThisprogramisdesignedtopreparestudentstobeeligibletoapplyfortheStateofConnecticutFirefighterIandIIcertificationexam.StudentsmustsatisfytherequirementssetforthinNFPA1001andConnecticutStateFireStatues.Thisprogramrunsfor9months.

• TrainingforEMTcertificationexampreparationisprovided.Theprogramdoesnotoffercertificationexamsaspartofthecurriculum.ThewrittenandskillcertificationexamsforFF1andFF2willbeavailableforstudentsthatwishtopayandtaketheexams.InordertoreceivefullcertificationafterpassingFFIandFFIIcertificationexams,astudentmustapplyandbeacceptedasanAssociateorVolunteeratafirestation.

• Guidanceforthestandardmunicipalfiredepartmentcivilserviceapplicationexam• Assistancewithlocatingemployment,internship,orvolunteeropportunities

Possibleemployment:

Firefighterscontrolandextinguishfiresorrespondtoemergencysituationswherelife,property,ortheenvironmentisatrisk.Dutiesmayincludefireprevention,emergencymedicalservice,freeingtrappedindividuals,hazardousmaterialresponse,andsearchandrescue.

EMTsassessinjuries,administeremergencymedicalcare,andprovidedisasterassistance.Theyalsotransportinjuredorsickpersonstomedicalfacilities.

Locationfortraining

• NewHavenFireAcademy:230EllaTGrassoBlvd,NewHaven,CT06519• GatewayCommunityCollege(NewHavenCampus):20ChurchSt,NewHaven,CT06510• GatewayCommunityCollege(NorthHavenCampus):88BassetRoad,NorthHaven,CT06473

Ourfacilitiesarespecificallystructuredtoprovidethebestfireeducationavailableandwestrivetocreatethebestcandidatesforemploymentinthefireand/oremergencyservice.Ifyouwanttobethebestandwillworkhard,thenGateway’sFirefighter1&2Programisthetrainingchoiceforyou.

BusTransportation

NewHavenCountryhasbustransportation.Furtherinformationcanbefoundat:Website:www.cttransit.comPhone:203-624-0151TTY(HearingImpairedOnly):203-785-8930

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Localschedulesforbuses:www.cttransit.com/RoutesSchedules/Display.asp?DivID={2F26F128-0D02-4B72-B7E2-4F47AF926BDC}

Prospective Student Information ProspectiveStudentTo-DoList

1.Admissions-IfyoudecidetoattendGateway,applyforAdmission.(Admissions,RoomN207)with

therequireddocumentation.2.FinancialAid-CompleteFAFSAonlineforthe2015-2016academicyear.Makeanappointment

withFinancialAidtodiscussfinancialquestions(Room:N215).3.BannerID-OnceyouhavebeenacceptedtotheCollegeandhaveaBannerIDnumber,schedule

yourplacementexam.4.NSAR-MakeanappointmentwithaStudentCounselortoattendaNSARorientationsession.

PickupaNewStudentAdvisingandRegistrationBookletandStudentHandbook.5.PlacementTest-TakeanAccuplacerTestforMathandEnglishplacement.Youneedtoplaceat

theMath095andEnglish066level.(StudentsplacinginthelowestdevelopmentalcoursesshouldcontactStudentCounselingtodiscussoptions.)

6.Physical-Haveaphysicalexambyyourphysician.Obtainanotefromyourprimarycarephysicianthatindicatesyourabilitytolift,bend,andcarry30pounds.

7.FireOrientation–bringyourAccuplacerscoresandphysiciansexamresultstoaFirefighterInformationSession(OpenHouse).Ifyouareready,meetwithJanetHayesduringanopenhouse/infosessiontoobtainasignedregistrationform.

8.Registerforcourses(Registrar,Room:N214)9.Payments-VisitthePaymentOfficesoyouknowyourpaymentschedule.10.Purchase-booksforyourclassesbeforeclassesbegin(Bookstore,Room:N109)bythemiddleof

August.11.Rent-SCBAandTurnoutGear

Thisprogramaccepts25studentsfortheyear.Acceptancesarebasedonfirstcome,firstserved

basis.Studentsmustmeetwithastudentcounselorandcompleteallnecessarypaperwork.

RegistrationRequirements• MustattendanInformationSessionwiththeProgramCoordinator• Mustbe18yearsofageorolder• MusthaveanAccuplacerscoretoplaceinMath095andEnglish066• MustsubmitacopyofthehighschooldiplomaorGEDcertificate• MustpossessandmaintainproofoftransportationplantotheGatewayCampusandtheNew

HavenFireAcademy• MustsubmitarecentrecordofaPhysicalExam,endorsedbyphysicianforstrenuousexercise• Mustscheduleameetingwithastudentcounselor

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Firefighter 1 & 2 Course of Study

FallSemester

Course# Title Credits

FTA100 FitnessandHealthforFirefighters 3

FTA101 FundamentalsofFirefighting1 9

FallSemesterTotal 12

SpringSemester

Course# Title Credits

EMT100 EmergencyMedicalTechnician 6

FTA102 FundamentalsofFirefighting2 3

FTA103 FirefightingCivilServiceTestPrep 1

FTA110 FireGroundHydraulics 3

SpringSemesterTotal 12

TotalProgramHours 24

Firefighter 1 & 2 Program Course Hours (times/days can change)

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FallSemesterhasclasstimeonWednesdayeveningandalldaySaturday.SpringcoursesarescheduledTuesday,Wednesday,andThursdayeveningsandalldaySaturday.

Firefighter 1 & 2 Program Costs as of Academic Year 2017-2018

Fortheentireprogram,theapproximatecostsareoutlinedbelow.Thespecificsmaychangedependingonthepriceofbooks,costoflabs,costofphysicalexamanduniformneeds.

In-State US$ Out-of-State US$

Tuition(full timestudent) $4526.00 Tuition(full timestudent) 12,504.00Applicationfee 20.00 Applicationfee 20.00 Studentactivitiesfee 20.00 Studentactivitiesfee 20.00TOTAL $4,566 TOTAL 12,544.00

OtherExpenses OtherExpenses Books 400.00 Books 400.00

Liabilityinsurance 15.00 Liabilityinsurance 15.00

Turnoutgear rental(includesgear,securitydepositand shipping)

905.00

Turnoutgear rental(includesgear,securitydepositandshipping)

905.00

SCBAAP50 rental(live burns)-includesAirPack and AirMask

480.00

SCBAAP50 rental(live burns)-includesAirPack andAirMask

480.00

Physicalexam(dependentuponinsurancecoverage)

Physicalexam(dependentuponinsurancecoverage)

Totalestimatedcosts $6,366.00Totalestimatedcosts 14,896.00

$14,344

SCBAgearis$420fortherentalcostsand$60forshipping.KeeptheboxtoreturntheSCBAequipmentandkeeptheboxforturnoutgearaftertherentalperiod(May4,2016).

AdditionalcostsnotrequiredintheProgram(StateofConnecticutFireCertificationExams):

FF1skillscertificationexam: $30FF1writtencertificationexamPart1: $30FF2skillscertificationexam: $30FF2writtencertificationexam: $30CandidatePhysicalAbilityTest(CPAT) $110

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ProgramUniformforclasses Describedonpage11

WithdrawalandRefundofTuitionandFees

Therefundisdeterminedaccordingtothedateofcoursewithdrawal. Afullrefundoftuitionisofferedwhenacourseisdroppedadaypriortothebeginningofclass. Thereisa50%tuitionrefundwhenacourseisdroppedwithinthefirsttwoweeksofthesemester.StudentsareencouragedtocontacttheRegistrar’sofficeforspecificsdateseachsemester.

Possible Firefighter and Emergency Services Careers

Ø FireFighterØ EmergencyTechniciansØ AmbulanceCorpsØ 911ResponseCallCenterOperatorsØ SearchandRescueservicesØ PublicSafetyØ AmbulanceresponderØ E.R.TechnologistØ AmbulanceØ DisasterassistanceØ SearchandrescueØ HazardousMaterialResponseØ EmergencyMedicalServiceØ FirePrevention

Pleasebeawarethatafelonyconvictionmaypreventyoufromsomeemploymentplacement.

SomeofthetopicsthattheFirefighterprogramwillcoverinclude:BuildingConstruction HazardousMaterialsEmergencyServiceCommunications IncidentCommandSystemsFireApparatus/PumpOperations InspectionsFireCauseDetermination LiveFireTrainingScenariosFireCommissionRules&Regulations PersonalProtectiveClothingFireProtectionSystems PortableFireExtinguishersFireScience Pre-IncidentPlanningFireServiceHose PublicRelations&SafetyEducationFireServiceLadders Reports&RecordsFireServiceOverhaul RescuePracticesFireServiceSalvage Ropes,Knots,&HitchesFireStreams&Hydraulics Self-ContainedBreathingApparatus

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FirefighterSafety WildlandFireSuppressionForcibleEntry

Firefighter 1 & 2 Program Mission Statement

The mission of the Firefighter 1&2 Program is to prepare graduates with entry-level skills, competence, and flexibility to compete successfully for employment as Firefighter 1, emergency responder or volunteer.

Every day in this country firefighters serve the community by responding to emergencies. These firefighters work or volunteer in communities large and small, in rural and urban settings, and offer fire protection to everything from traffic accidents to forests. They respond to structure fires, vehicle accidents, and emergency medical calls. Firefighters are often the first step in preventing or controlling disasters.

Firefighting in Connecticut and Program Goals

A career in Firefighting provides the opportunity to work as part of a team, utilize unique skills and provide life safety. On any given day, firefighters may be called upon to search burning buildings for trapped parties, rescue patients from a vehicle with the Jaws of Life, or raise ladders to a window to help a victim escape the flames. These highly trained firefighters work in action-oriented environments where they can impact the lives of the community they serve. By using their firefighter training, equipment and experience, firefighters have the opportunity to make a difference every day.

The Gateway Community College Firefighter 1&2 Program employs experienced professionals from throughout the metro area to provide the highest quality training available. In collaboration with many area departments, Gateway offers courses for someone who is considering a fire service or emergency response career.

Students will learn about the educational requirements for a career in Fire & Emergency Service and will receive tangible advice on steps to prepare and position someone for a successful career in the field of Fire & Emergency Service.

Goals

§ Promote the profession of emergency service and fire safety.

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§ Ensure that residents in the New Haven County have the opportunity to have fire fighter training that

is affordable, accessible, achievable, and based on community need.

§ Offer a curriculum that assures competence in written and oral communication, reasoning in emergency situations, problem solving, community service, and fitness preparation.

§ Integrate discipline specific didactic and hands-on skills to prepare students for a fire safety or emergency service career.

§ Ensure that fire departments in New Haven county have talented, diverse, and well-trained individuals that live in New Haven county

§ Promote ongoing professional development and lifelong learning through continued certification training.

§ Provide courses taught by certified, employed faculty and training assistants § Use certified training facilities

Statement of Non-Discrimination

PleaserefertotheGatewayCommunityCollegeStudentHandbook.

Reporting Absence or Tardiness

PleasefollowprocedureaccordingtoProgrampolicy(SeeB.StudentAttendancePolicyandtheGatewayStudentHandbook).

Inaddition:

• ContactwithinonehalfhourofthescheduledcoursewithyourGCCcourseinstructor.Eachcourseinstructorwillprovidestudentsamethodforcontact(emailorcellphone).

• Provideaccepteddocumentofabsenceifrequired.• Threeunexcusedabsencesinthesamecoursecanresultinfailureofthecourse.

Firefighter 1&2 Program contact information

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Studentsshouldbringallconcerns/problemstothecourseinstructorfirst.Incasefurtherassistanceisneeded,orifadditionalresourcesarenecessary,please,speaktotheProgramCoordinator,DeputyChiefDavidMarcarelli

Certification Gateway’sFirefighterI&IIProgramdoesnotoffercertificationexamsaspartofthecurriculum.ThewrittenandskillcertificationexamsforFF1andFF2willbeavailableforstudentsthatwishtopayandtaketheexams.InordertoreceivefullcertificationafterpassingFFIandFFIIcertificationexams,astudentmustapplyandbeacceptedasanAssociateorVolunteeratafirestation. TrainingforEMTcertificationexampreparationisprovided.ThenationalEMTcertificationexamisnotprovidedbythisprogramandistheresponsibilityofthestudent.

Credits and Grading

IfastudentfailstheFirefighter1orFitness,he/shewillnotbeallowedtoregisterforFirefighter2andEMTcourses.ThestudentwillhavetowaituntilthenextscheduledFirefighter1and/orFitnessinordertorepeatthework.

Health Assessment

Acompletephysicalexamisrequiredtoconfirmthestudent’sphysicalaptitudetoparticipateintheskillexercisesandfitnesspractices.

Dress Code (Class Uniform)

Itisthestudent’sresponsibilitytopurchaseorrenthis/herownturnoutgear. Thefollowingarerequired:

• Uniformsfortheclassroom:

-WhiteshirtwithbusinesscasualbluepantsorEMSbluepants-Closedtoeshoewithnon-skidsoles.

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-GCCIDbadgemustbewornatalltimes.-Attireshouldbeclean,pressedandproperlymaintained.

• Uniformsforpracticalskillstraining:

-Turnoutgear-SCBApacks(AP50equipmentwith30minutecylinderandAVairmask)-Classuniformattireshouldbeclean,pressedandproperlymaintained.

• UniformsforFitnessandHealthfortheFirefighter:

-WhiteT-shirtwithblueshortsforwarmweather-Graysweatshirtwithhoodieandgraysweatpants-Closedtoeshoewithnon-skidsoles.-GCCIDbadgemustbewornatalltimes.-Attireshouldbeclean,pressedandproperlymaintained.

• Standards:Fieldsitesupervisorsareauthorizedtosendastudenthomeiftheuniformorclothingisnotmaintainedorisdirty.Thestudentwillbecountedasabsentfortheday.

• Hair:Hairlongerthanshoulderlengthmustbesecurelytiedback.Appropriatehairstylesmustbeconducivetotheprofessionalatmosphereofanemergencyresponseteamorfirefighter.

• Personal:Appropriatelevelsofdailypersonalhygieneshouldbemaintainedincludingbodycleanliness.Facialhairmustbetrimmedtonolongerthan½inch.

• Jewelry:Forpurposesofsafetyandprotection,earringsmustnotextendbeyondearlobesandornamentaljewelryofanykindisnotallowed.

• Fingernails:Mustbecleanedandtrimmed.Artificialnailproductsmaynotbeworn.

• Cosmetics:Cosmeticsaretobeusedinmoderation. Perfumeandcolognearenotpermitted.

• ID:StudentIDtagsmustbewornatalltimes.

• GumChewing:Notallowed.

• NotPermitted:Jeans,shorts,sweats,teeshirts,mid-driftshirts,tanktops,workoutclothes,canvasorclothshoes,sandals,clogs,boots,highheels,mini-skirts.Nohatsorcaps.

• CellPhones:Mustremainturnedoffduringclass,inthefield,orduringpracticedrills.Youcanmakecallsduringlunchandbreaktimes.Emergenciesmustbediscussedwiththeinstructorbeforeclass.

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Student Attendance Policy

Poorattendancewillaffectthestudent’sinsurancecoverage,willcausethestudenttofailthecourse,andwillpreventgraduationthereforeaffectingtheabilitytotaketheFF1&2certificationexams(Thecertificationexamsarenotpartofthe(Firefighter1&2Program).

Leave of Absence

Incasesofextenuatingcircumstancessuchasextensiveillness,hardshiporemergency,astudentmayrequestaLeaveofAbsencefromtheProgram. ThisrequestmustbemadeinwritingtotheProgramDirector.StudentsonLeavewhowishtore-enrollmustcomplywiththefollowingcriteria:

• PetitiontheProgramDirectorforreadmission,

• Thelengthofabsencewilldeterminethestudent’sProgram/coursestatusuponreturn,

• TheassessmentisatthediscretionoftheProgramDirector,

• Thestudentmayberequiredtoretakeacourse(s)iftheleaveofabsenceisgreaterthan5years;thestudentmayberequiredtotakeacomprehensiveexamforpreviouslytakencoursesandmustscoreaminimumof75%topass.

• Thestudentwhohaswithdrawnorbeendismissedduetoacademicdeficiencieswillberequiredtotakeacomprehensiveexamforpreviouslytakencourses,andmustscoreaminimumof75%topass.

School Closings

SeeGCCStudentHandbook,SectiononSchoolClosings.SchoolClosingHotline:(203)285-2049.Forexample,ifthereisa90-minutedelay,theCollegeopensat9:30amandall8:00amclassesarecancelled.Theremainderoftheclasseswillbeginattheirregularlyscheduledtime.

Health Screening Policy

Allstudentsarerequiredtosubmit,priortothebeginningofclasses,acurrentmedicalexaminationreportsignedoffbyaphysicianthatstatestheapplicantisingoodphysicalandemotionalhealth,andabletoliftweightandclimbladders.

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Conduct

“Please refer to the Student Conduct section of the GCC Student Handbook for College Expectations and the BOR Code of Conduct.”

Generalinformation

Firefighterstudentsareenteringaprofessionthatrequiresacademichonestyandintegrity.ThedisciplineofFFandEMTrespondersrequirespersonalresponsibilityandethicalbehaviorinallsettings.Studentsareexpectedtoconductthemselvesinamannerconsistentwiththestandardsofprofessionalbehavioratalltimes.AnyviolationofconductwillbedealtwithaccordingtothepoliciesoutlinedinthisStudentGuide,theCollegeStudentHandbook,andthePolicyManualoftheBoardofTrusteesoftheConnecticutCommunity-TechnicalCollegesavailableatwww.ct.edu/files/pdfs/ccc-policy-manual.pdf.

Studentsareexpectedtoabidebythesestandardsofprofessionalbehavioratalltimes.Anystudentfoundtobeinviolationofthesepoliciesmaybedismissedfromtheprogram.

Theuseofcellphones/smartphones/blackberriesorelectronicdevicesformakingcallsortextmessagingisnotpermittedduringclasses.Thedevicescanbeusedduringbreakorlunchtime.Ifthestudentdisruptsotherstudents,facultyorstaffwiththeuseofthesedevicesorusesthesedevicesinappropriately,thestudentmaybesubjecttodisciplinaryactionpercollegepolicy.TurnyourphoneOFFduringclass.

FFstudentsareremindedthatpoststoanyandallsocialnetworkingorsocialmedia(includingpersonalFacebook,Twitter,personalblogs,andothertypesofsocialmediaaccounts)mustreflectthesamebehavioralstandardsofhonesty,respect,considerationandprofessionalismthatareexpectedincollegeenvironment.Inanysocialmediapostsorcommunications,studentsmustadheretothesamerestrictionsrelatedtoprivacyforfellowstudents,faculty,andclientsastheydoinaclassroomorfield.Inappropriateuseofsocialmediabyuserswithregardtothecollege,itsfaculty,orstudentsissubjecttodisciplinaryaction.

ThelistofgeneralrulesofstudentbehaviorintheGCCStudentHandbookisbynomeansadefinitiveorexhaustiveoneanddoesnotprecludeastudentfrombeingrequiredtocomplywithadditionalrulesandstandardsasrequiredbytheProgramCoordinatorandfaculty. Studentsareexpectedtoconductthemselvesinapositivemannercompatiblewiththeirdesiredprofession.

Pleasebeadvisedthatplagiarismand/orcheatingwillnotbetolerated.

InterventionPlan

Whenastudent’sperformancedoesnotmeetexamorskillobjectives,anInterventionPlan(IP–AppendixC)hastobedevelopedbytheinstructor,facultymember,andstudenttopromotestudentsuccess.Theplanistimelimitedanddesignedtoassistthestudenttomeetcourseobjectives.TheinstructormustdocumentintheActionPlanFollow-upform(AppendixD)thatthestudenthassuccessfullycompletedtheoutcomesoftheinterventionplan(IP).

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BehavioralPlan

ThereisaGatewayStudenthandbookandtheBORCodeofConductthatcontainpoliciesthatallstudentsareexpectedtofollow.Ifanyinstructorhasbehaviorissueswithastudent,theywilldevelopabehaviorPlanwiththestudent.Anytimethereisaconductissue,yourinstructorwillfileaconductreportwiththeOfficeofStudentDevelopment.Ifinterventionisneeded,theinstructorwillaskthestudenttomeetwithStudentDevelopment.

AstudentwillbeplacedonBehavioralPlanwhenhe/shefailstomeetthebehaviorrequirementsofacourse(s).TheBehavioralPlanhappensforasingleseriousoccurrence.Astudentmaybeplacedontheplanatanytimeduringthesemester.Theinstructormakestherecommendation.Thestudentwillbeadvisedofhis/herstatusinwritingincludingastatementofthecourseobjectives/competencies,whichthestudentperformedunsatisfactorilyorinconsistently.

AstudentplacedonBehavioralPlanmustmeettheobjectivesbythedatestatedontheplan.Failuretodosomayresultindismissal,andagradeof“F”forthecourse.

If,intheprofessionaljudgmentoftheFFfaculty/instructor,astudentdemonstratesinappropriate,unethical,orunsafebehaviorsorplacesoneselfinimminentdangerduringskillpracticeortesting,thestudentmaybedismissedfromtheFFprogramwithoutapriorwarning.Thestudentmayrequestameetingtodiscusstheincidentwiththecoursefacultywithin48hours.TheFFfacultywillmakeadecisionconcerningthestudent’sstatus,andthestudentwillbenotifiedinwritingwithinfive(5)workingdaysfromtheincidentand/ormeeting.Thestudenthastherighttorequestanappointmentwiththecoursefacultytodiscusshis/herstatuswithinfiveworkingdaysofreceiptofletter.

StudentAppealProcess

AnystudenthastherighttoappealadecisionoftheFFfaculty.

StepOne:ThestudentisadvisedtodiscusstheconcernwiththeFFfacultymemberwithinfive(5)businessdaysoftheincident.

StepTwo:IfthestudentisnotsatisfiedwiththeresolutionatStepOne,thestudentisadvisedtobringtheconcerntotheFFProgramDirectorwithinfive(5)businessdays.IfthefacultymemberinvolvedistheProgramDirector.

IfthestudentisnotsatisfiedwiththedecisionoftheProgramChair,thestudentcaninitiatethecollegestudentgrievanceprocedureasoutlinedintheCollegeStudentHandbook.

Inmattersofseveremisconduct,theProgramCoordinatorreservestherighttosuspendtheabovedisciplinaryprocedureandrecommendtotheCollegetheimmediatedismissalofastudentfromtheProgramwhosehealth,attendanceorconductdoesnotremainincompliancewiththeGatewayCommunityCollegeStudentHandbookandProgramGuidepolicies.

AstudentwhoisremovedfromtheFFProgrambytheProgramCoordinatorwillnotbeeligibleforre-admittancetotheProgramatanytime.

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Ourintentionwiththeinterventionplanistomakesureyoulearn,obtainnecessaryskills,andbehaviorthatwillallowyoutosucceedandhaveplacementinacareerthatyouwant.

Academic Standards

TheFF1&2ProgramrequiresaminimumgradeofC(73%)ineachandallscienceandProgramspecificcoursestocontinueintheProgram. Further,thestudentwillsuccessfullycompletealloftheProgram’spublishedcompetenciesandcourseobjectivesforeachgivensemester,aswellaspasstaskobjectivesforeachcourse.

GRADESANDQUALITYPOINTS

NUMBERGRADE LETTERGRADE GRADEWEIGHT

93-100 A 4.0

90-92 A- 3.7

87-89 B+ 3.3

83-86 B 3.0

80-82 B- 2.7

77-79 C+ 2.3

73-76 C 2.0

70-72 C- 1.7

67-69 D+ 1.3

63-66 D 1.0

60-62 D- 0.7below60 F 0.0

IIncomplete

WWithdraw

N Non-attendance

Au Audit

PPass

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Request for Letter of Recommendation

Studentswhoarerequestingaletterofrecommendationforaprospectiveemployer,orforcollegeorscholarshipapplicationarerequiredtocompleteafacultyrecommendationrequestformandsubmitittothefacultymemberwhowillwritetherecommendation,percollegepolicy.AformthatshouldbeusedforthispurposeiscontainedinAppendixF.

Grade Appeals

StudentswillfollowthepolicyasstatedintheCollegeStudentHandbook,PolicyonStudentRightsforgrades.Thereisgeneralinformationaboutgradeappealsonpage15ofthisStudentHandbook.

Firefighter 1 & 2 Technical Standards

TheGatewayCommunityCollegeFirefighter1&2ProgramhasestablishedtechnicalstandardsthatmustbemetbythestudentsintheProgram. Eachstudentmustbeabletomeetthefollowingskillsandknowledge:

FireFighterStandards

GeneralSkillRequirements.

• Theabilitytodresspersonalprotectiveclothingwithinoneminute;undresspersonalprotectiveclothingandprepareforreuse;lifttoolsandequipmentusingropesandthecorrectknot;tieabowline,clovehitch,figureeightonabight,halfhitch,becketorsheetbend,andsafetyknots;andlocateinformationindepartmentaldocumentsandstandardorcodematerials.

• UseSCBA(cylinderandmaskaslistedintheneededequipmentandexpenses)duringemergency

operations,givenSCBAandotherpersonalprotectiveequipment,sothattheSCBAiscorrectlydonnedandactivatedwithinoneminute,theSCBAiscorrectlyworn,controlledbreathingtechniquesareused,

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emergencyproceduresareenactediftheSCBAfails,alllow-airwarningsarerecognized,respiratoryprotectionisnotintentionallycompromised,andhazardousareasareexitedpriortoairdepletion.YouwillbetrainedtousethisgearandequipmentatGatewayandattheNewHavenFireAcademy.

RequisiteKnowledge.

• Conditionsthatrequirerespiratoryprotection,uses,andlimitationsofSCBA,componentsofSCBA,donningprocedures,breathingtechniques,indicationsforandemergencyproceduresusedwithSCBA,andphysicalrequirementsoftheSCBAwearer.

RequisiteSkills.

• Theabilitytocontrolbreathing,replaceSCBAaircylinders,useSCBAtoexitthroughrestrictedpassages,initiateandcompleteemergencyproceduresintheeventofSCBAfailureorairdepletion,andcompletedressingprocedures.

• Cleanandcheckladders,ventilationequipment,self-containedbreathingapparatus(SCBA),ropes,salvageequipment,andhandtools,givencleaningtools,cleaningsupplies,andanassignment,sothatequipmentiscleanandmaintainedaccordingtothemanufacturer’sordepartmentalguidelines,maintenanceisrecorded,andequipmentisplacedinareadystateorreportedotherwise.

Verification of Program Completion

UponsuccessfulcompletionofallcertificatecoursesandgraduationfromGatewayCommunityCollegethestudentwillbeeligibletotakecertificationexams.ThecertificationexamsarenotpartoftheFFProgram.ThecertificationexamsareanadditionalseriesofexamsthatGatewaywillorganizeanditisthestudent’sresponsibilitytomakearrangementstoprepare,payfor,andtaketheexams.

Insurance

1.Accident

Allfull-andpart-timestudentsareautomaticallycoveredundertheSchool-Time-OnlyAccidentInsurancePlanforaccidentsincurredduringschooltimeorintraveltoandfromrequiredschoolactivitiessuchasskillpracticeanddrillsattheNewHavenFireAcademy. Optional24-houraccidentandsicknesscoverageisavailableforpurchase.Studentsarerequiredtobringproofofanyothermedicalinsurancecoveragepriortothestartfieldexperience.

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2. ProfessionalLiability

Studentsarecoveredforprofessionalliabilityaslongastheyarematriculatedanddoingrequiredcourseworkforcredit,eveniftheyaredoingtheworkonaholidayoratatimewhenschoolisnotnormallyinsession.ThisliabilitystatementwasoriginallydescribedinPublicAct78-54(AnActConcerningLiabilityforStudentsinFieldPlacementPrograms),andupdatedintheConnecticutGeneralStatutes(Vol.3,1989,Section10-235).

Studentsarerequiredtopay$15.00peryeartocovertheirprofessionalliabilityinsurance.Thisisduepriortobeginninganyoff-campusexperience.

3.OtherInsurance

StudentsarecoveredforliabilityinsurancethroughMaginnisandAssociatesfor$1,000,000/$3,000,000.Studentsarerequiredtopay$15.00forthisliabilityinsurance,whichismandatedbythefacilitiesatthetimeofregistration. ThecheckmustbemadeouttoGatewayCommunityCollegeandincludethestudent’sbanneridentificationorsocialsecuritynumber.

Health and Safety Training

InjuryandSicknessInsurance

AllmatriculatedstudentsareautomaticallyenrolledintheSchoolTimeInjuryOnlyInsurancePlan.SchooltimeisdefinedasthetimeastudentisattendingclassesorparticipatinginandtravelingdirectlytoorfromanactivitysponsoredbytheCollege.AdditionaloptionalInjuryandSicknessInsuranceisalsoavailable.ForadditionalinformationonInjuryandSicknessInsurance,seetheCollegeStudentHandbook.

IncidentFollow-Up

Anystudentwhosustainsaninjuryorexposuretobodyfluidsinthecollegepremisesoroff-sitefacilitywillfollowthepoliciesoftheinstitution.ThestudentmustreporttotheFFfacultyimmediatelyandcompleteappropriateforms.

Access to Personal File

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StudentshaveaccesstotheirpersonalfilesmaintainedintheofficeoftheProgramCoordinator. AninterestedstudentmaymakeanappointmentwiththeProgramDirectororProgramCoordinatortoviewthefileinonsite.Forinformationonchallengestothecontentofrecords,pleaserefertotheChallengestotheContentofRecordsintheRegistrar’sOfficesectionoftheGCCStudentHandbook.