TR Track Classes (TR-Helicopter Transport; TR Personal Protective Equipment; TR Rescue Equipment)

21 Hours

This certification-related course in helicopter transport will
present to the Technical Rescuer (TR) general operating and safety guidelines when working with helicopters at emergency scenes for the protection of on-scene emergency providers, flight crews, and the civilian population. This certification-related course in Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will introduce to the Technical Rescuer (TR) the need for and use of PPE to enable the rescuer to perform his/her duties in a safe and responsible manner. Physical characteristics of rescuers, stress, endurance, and the limitations
of equipment will be discussed. This certification-related course in rescue equipment will introduce the Technical Rescuer (TR) to the operation and function of various tools and equipment commonly used in rescue operations. This course will also present procedures for care, inspection, and maintenance of personal protective equipment, tactical equipment, and apparatus. The value of periodic inspection and maintenance to reduce the chances of unexpected equipment failure, performance failure, disabling injuries, and fatalities will be discussed.

Fri., 6 – 10 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sun., 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Instructor: Wes Blackwelder

TR VR Track Classes (TR-VR Vehicle Anatomy/New Tec; Large Vehicle Rescue)

15 Hours

This certification-related course in vehicle anatomy and new technologies will present the Technical Rescuer (TR) with information on vehicle anatomy and will introduce new technologies in vehicle devices which present hazards for rescue personnel. Topics included in this course are vehicle construction, crumple zones, bumper systems, air bags, side-impact protecton systems, new vehicle innovations, propulsion systems, passive safety systems, and active safety systems. Suggestions on how to cope with innovative vehicles to safety mitigate a modern vehicle rescue will also be discussed This certificaton-related course in large vehicle rescue will present the Technical Rescuer (TR) with the techniques required to mitigate large vehicle rescue incidents. The course will expose responders to scene hazards and scene stabilization techniques.

Saturday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Instructor: ESTC Staff

TR Victim Management

16 Hours

This certfcation-related course in victim management will offer the Technical Rescuer (TR) practical applications for correctly gaining access to, stabilizing the environment, packaging, and removing patients for a ropes rescue incident. All the elements of anchors, fixed rope systems, lowers and rases, and high lines are employed.

Saturday, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Instructor: TBA

TR VR Stabilization/Extrication

12 Hours

This certification-related course in stabilization and extrication techniques will present the Technical Rescuer (TR) the steps to stabilize a vehicle on four wheels, a side-resting vehicle, and a roof-resting vehicle The Technical Rescuer will also be introduced to procedures for the following: opening a jammed door using a hinge attack and a latch attack, creating a third door, total
door removal, sidewall removal, working with a collapsed roof, creating the roof flap, C-B-A roof pillar cut, procedures for total roof removal, trunk tunneling, through the floor access, displacing a steering column, dash roll, removal and/or relocation of pedals, and removing and/or relocating seats.Saturday, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.;

Sunday, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Instructor: Mark Hinson

Food Unit Leader

20 Hours

This course will give the student the knowledge and skills needed to function in the ICS position of Food Unit Leader which is responsible for Supervising the Food Unit. This position reports to the Service Branch Director or Logistics Section Chief. The students will learn food regulations, safe practices and will conduct food preparation in a new state of the art rehab trailer.

Fri., 6 – 10 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sun., 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Instructors: Terry Houston, Jeff Cardwell

HOT Initial Company Operations

16 Hours

This course will focus on some of the First Arriving Company functions of the modern day fire ground. Students will begin the first block of the course on Saturday morning, which will last until lunch, by rotating through numerous training stations that will include Forcible Entry, Ventilation, Search and Fire Attack. In the second block, which will begin after lunch on Saturday and go through Sunday, students will then deploy the skills that they have learned or fine-tuned to complete a series of hands on live fire evolution scenarios.

There will be no classroom work with this class, it is all hands on.

Students must be at least 18 years old.

NFPA 1403 Guidelines will be followed, including facial hair guidelines.

Requires Chiefs Signature on Chiefs Verification Form included in the book.

Sat., 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sun., 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Instructors: ESTC Staff

Understanding the NC Response Rating System

12 Hours

This course will review the latest information and factors which go into the make-up of the public protection rating of cities
and fire districts. The system continues to evaluate three major categories of fire suppression: Fire Department, Emergency Communications, and Water Supply. The course also includes the Community Risk Section that recognizes community efforts to reduce losses through fire prevention, public fire safety, and fire investigation.

Equipment needed: A thumb/flash drive data storage device for latest information.

Saturday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Instructors: Terry Young

Drones in Search & Rescue

24 Hours

This course will consist of multiple elements. The first part of the class will give the student guidance from being a hobbyist to the process of obtaining their Part 107 sUAS FAA certificate, however this class will not teach the student how to pass the 107 test. In the other portions, the instructor will demonstrate the set up and how to run a successful search and rescue call using UAS, Forwarding Looking Inferred (FLIR) and Optical Zoom Payloads. The third part will be a live UAS demonstration looking for a car crash victim that has wandered from their vehicle to a man down in an urban/rural area.

Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sun., 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Instructor: Wayne Bailey

Wildland Fire Suppression

32 Hours

This course is designed for the rural fire department firefighter as a supplement to his/her regular training program as outlined in NFPA pamphlet 1001. This course is designed for both
the firefighter with little experience and the firefighter with experience in wildland fires who are not full-time wildland firefighters and are limited to small unit initial attack units.

Thursday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Instructor: Chris Moss

Basic Driver/Operator Pumps Certification

24 Hours

This course will explain and review the basic elements of pump operations including priming, lift, drafting, pumping from a hydrant, setting pump pressure, and calculating friction loss. Upon completion of class, students should also be able to identify different types of fire pumps, fire apparatus and components of pumps. Students must pass the written exam (70% or better) in order to receive credit towards certification.

Fri., 6 – 10 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sun., 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Instructor: Jamie Hollowell

Emergency Vehicle Driver (D/O Certification)

20 Hours

This course will present the knowledge, skills, and ability
to satisfy the NFPA 1002 Fire apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications 2009 Edition. Students must pass the practical and written exam with a score of 70% or above to receive certification. Although not required, participants are encouraged to bring apparatus they will be driving at their respective agencies. Students must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid NCDL to participate.

Fri., 6 – 10 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sun., 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Instructor: Matthew Crawford

Pumps Water Supply

15 Hours

This certification-related course will review and discuss the methods by which water supply is obtained and maintained during an emergency operation It will detail water main systems and will describe how to identify and determine flow in such systems. It will also detail mobile water supply systems and how they operate It will describe and explain quick dump mobile water supply operations and detail methods for relaying water to a pumper.

Saturday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Instructor: Jeff Ervin

Pumps, Sprinklers & Standpipes

15 Hours

This certification-related course will discuss and detail operations regarding set up and supply operations for pump operators for sprinkler systems and wet and dry standpipe systems It will include a review of control valves, pressure settings and operations procedures.

Saturday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Instructor: Kevin Head

Pumps, Maintenance & Testing

24 Hours

This certification-related course is designed to educate driver/ operalors responsible for the operation of fire department pumping apparatus. Concepts covered include: inspection of engine, chassis, pump, and drive systems, preventive maintenance, operational testing, and annual service testing procedures The course also includes an overview of methods used for documentation of preventive maintenance and testing.

Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m Instructor: ESTC Staff

Aerial Introduction

15 Hours

This certificaton-related course is desgned to introduce personnel to various types of aerial fire apparatus and their applications
to emergency operations It will include job and individual performance issues; how to identify various types of aerial apparatus, features of the design and application of aerials, and elevating platforms It will also review unsafe acts as it relates to weather and terrain in placement and use of aerials. It will also review unsafe acts as they relate to driver opcrator errors.

Saturday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m Instructor: Gary Reagan

Mobile Water Supply

16 Hours

This certification-related course is desgned to educate fire apparatus drivers who are responsible for operating apparatus designed primarily for picking up, transporting, and delivering water to fire emergency scenes This Mobile Water Supply (Chapter 10) course presents general principles of operating apparatus equipped with various water dumping systems, vwth application of those principles. This course includes an overview of safe maneuvering, accident prevention, fill site and dump site operations, as well as relay operation procedures.

Saturday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m Instructor: Kevin Story

Fire Officer I

36 Hours

This course covers the knowledge. skills. and requirements referenced in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 1021 for Fire Officer l training. Topics include officer roles and responsibilities. budgets, fire cause determination, inspections, education, leadership, management, public relations, and other requirements included in the NFPA standard. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of relevant NFPA standards as required for state Fire Officer I and II certification.

Thursday, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Instructor: TBA

Fire Instructor I

26 Hours

This course covers the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to train others in fire service operations. Topics include planning, presenting and evaluating lesson plans, learning styles, use
of media, communication, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to meet the requirements of the Fire Instructor Level I objectives from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1041. Textbook required: Fire and Emergency Services Instructor (8th), ISBN: 13-9780879394417 IFSTA. Book can be purchased through the NC Society of Fire Rescue Instructors by visiting www.ncsfri.org.

Fri., 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sun., 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Instructor: Wes Lail

Chaplaincy for Emergency Responders

12 Hours

This training is to be used in the orientation of Chaplains in providing pastoral care and counseling to fellow emergency service workers, their families, and to provide comfort and resource information to victims of fire, crime, medical emergencies and natural/manmade disasters. The Chaplain may also assist the Coroner in notifying individuals who have lost a family member. This training wii help you gain an understanding of what an Emergency Service Chaplain’s responsability are to include what the duties and responsibilities are for your department You will also learn how to assist your department before, during and after critical incidents as well as successfully working with the community, other agencies and departments to achieve an appropriate objective.

Fri., 6 – 10 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Instructor: Davis Hooper

NIMS ICS-300

18 Hours

This course provides greater description and details of the Incident Command System (ICS) organization and operations, including application of essential principles and description of air operations. There are five modules: Organizations and Staffing, Organizing for Incidents and Events, Resources Management, Air Operations, and Incident and Event Planning This course includes a final exam. Prereqiasites: ICS-100. ICS-200, and ICS-700.

Fri., 6 – 10 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sun., 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Instructor: Mike Powell

NIMS ICS-400

14 Hours

This course emphasizes large-scale organization development, roles and relationships of the primary staff, the plaming. operational, logistical and fiscal consideration related to a large and complex incident ard event management. It describes the application of Area Command and the importance of interagency coordination during complex incidents and events. Tbs course includes a final exam Prerequisites: ICS-100. ICS-2’00. and ICS-300.

Sat., 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Sun., 8 a.m. – 4p.m. Instructor: Trevor Key

Suicide, Stress & PTSD

3 Hours

In this presentation l want to discuss the recent studies focused on firefighters and mental health. In 2011, a study was conducted by the Natonai Fallen Firefighters Foundation focusing on firefighter suicide rates. It was found that this type of data was difficult to track. This is in part due to 67% of the fire service in the US being volunteer. When reviewing the data collected, it was found that up to 37% of firefighters suffer from undiagnosed PTSD (post- traumatic stress disorder) It was also noted that over 50% of firefighters suffer from at least one form of mental health disease.

Sunday, 8 – 11 a.m. Instructor: Jennifer Lowrance