2007 and 2008 NFA Courses

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#1 Dec 1 & 2, 2007 - MERIT Center   Marshall, MN

Leadership I: Strategies for Company Success (July 1994) (H803)

Marshall, MN

Minnesota West Community & Technical College, Marshall Center 607 W. Main St., Suite 100, Marshall, MN  56258 Phone: 1-800-576-6728, 507-537-7126 or 537-7053, Fax:  507-537-7081 Email: Daryl Bartholomaus daryl.bartholomaus@mnwest.edu or barb.hubleyREMOVE-THIS@mnwestREMOVE-THIS.edu Address of MERIT Center: 1001 Erie Road Hwy 59 N. & Co. Rd. 33 Marshall, MN  56258 Map to campus http://www.meritcenter.com/

Leadership I: Strategies for Company Success (July 1994) (H803) Course Description This 2-day course presents the company officer with the basic leadership skills and tools needed to perform effectively in the fire service environment. The course includes techniques and approaches to problem-solving, ways to identify and assess the needs of the company officer's subordinates, methods for running meetings effectively in the fire service environment, and decisionmaking skills for the company officer.  Selection Criteria * Line fire officers, unit commanders, or program supervisors.* Fire or rescue personnel due for promotion/appointment to officer rank or supervisory position within 6 months.* Training officers, staff, or administrative officers of fire and rescue organizations.  ACE Recommendation In the vocational or lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Business Administration, Fire Science, Public Administration, Urban/Regional Planning, Criminal Justice, Emergency Medical Services or Emergency Management.  CEU's 0.0  Prerequisites None.  Post-Course Requirement None.  Pre-Course Materials     NFPA Standard: 1021

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#2 Jan 26 & 27, 2008 -

Strategy and Tactics for Initial Company Operations (formerly MCTO:T)-STICO-455

Thief River Falls, MN

Rick Besser rick.besser@northlandcollege.edu 1101 Hwy One East Thief River Falls, MN 56701   800-959-6282  ext 1908   218-683-3726 - Direct Office   218-681-0821 - Fax http://www.northlandcollege.edu/business_industry/continuing_education/fire.php Map to campus   Detailed map  Building floor plan map

Strategy and Tactics for Initial Company Operations (formerly MCTO:T)-STICO-455 Course Description (formerly MCTO:Tactics) STICO is designed to meet the needs of Company Officers responsible for managing the operations of one or more companies during structural firefighting operations. STICO is designed to develop the management skills needed by company officers to accomplish assigned tactics at structure fires.  Selection Criteria Senior firefighters who may at times assume the responsibilities of the company officer (NFPA 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, Level II).  ACE Recommendation ACE has not reviewed this course.  CEU's   Prerequisites None.  Post-Course Requirement None.  Pre-Course Materials     NFPA Standard: 1021

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#3 Feb 9 & 10, 2008

Leadership II: Strategies for Personal Success (July 1994) (H804)

St Cloud, MN

St Cloud Technical College in St Cloud, MN Fire Programs Manager 1540 Northway Drive St. Cloud MN 56303 Phone: 320-654-5954 800-222-1009 ext. 5954 Fax: 320-308-2595 E-Mail: Larry Rieber LRieber@sctc.edu or June Hirdler jhirdler@sctc.edu http://www.sctc.edu/training/ Map to campus  detailed map http://www.sctc.edu/training/

Leadership II: Strategies for Personal Success (July 1994) (H804) Course Description This 2-day course provides the company officer with the basic leadership skills and tools needed to perform effectively in the fire service environment. The course addresses ethics, use and abuse of power at the company officer level, creativity in the fire service environment, and management of the multiple roles of the company officer.  Selection Criteria * Line fire officers, unit commanders, or program supervisors.* Fire or rescue personnel due for promotion/appointment to officer rank or supervisory position within 6 months.* Training officers, staff, or administrative officers of fire and rescue organizations.  ACE Recommendation In the vocational or lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Business Administration, Fire Science, Public Administration, Urban/Regional Planning, Criminal Justice, Emergency Medical Services or Emergency Management.  CEU's 0.0  Prerequisites None.  Post-Course Requirement None.  Pre-Course Materials     NFPA Standard: 1021

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#4  Feb 16 & 17, 2008

Preparation for Initial Company Operations (formerly MCTO:P)-PICO-458

Moorhead, MN

Minn State Community and Technical College 1900 28th Ave Moorhead, MN 56560 800-426-5603 218-299-6576 - Direct Office 218-299-6554 - Fax Rick Loveland mfd@djam.com or Denice Brewer Denice.Brewer@minnesota.edu http://www.cts.minnesota.edu/training/allied.html Map to campus

Preparation for Initial Company Operations (formerly MCTO:P)-PICO-458 Course Description (Formerly Managing Company Tactical Operations: Preparation (MCTO:P)) This course is designed to develop a better understanding of the role and responsibilities of a Company Officer in preparing their company for incident operations. In addition, to clarify the transition from firefighter to company officer and the new roles relating to leadership and safety. This course is designed for company officers, acting company officers, or senior firefighters responsible for the management of a single fire company at an emergency incident. Those officers who are responsible for company readiness, personnel safety, and leadership as it relates to company operation.  Selection Criteria Company officers, acting officers, or senior firefighters who command a fire company during emergency operations. Those officers who are responsible for maintaining skills and company readiness.  ACE Recommendation This course has not been reviewed by ACE.  CEU's 0.0  Prerequisites None.  Post-Course Requirement None.  Pre-Course Materials

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#5 Feb 23 & 24, 2008

Leadership III: Strategies for Supervisory Success (July 1994) (H805)

Virginia, MN

Virginia, MN Mesabi Range Community and Technical College Virginia campus 1001 Chestnut Street West , Virginia, MN 1001 Chestnut Str. W Virginia, MN 55792 800-657-3860 then press 5 218-749-7770 - Direct Office 218-749-7782 - Fax Steve Flaherty s.flaherty@mr.mnscu.edu or Debbie d.jacobson@mr.mnscu.edu http://www.mr.mnscu.edu/customized_training/ff1.htm Map to campus

Leadership III: Strategies for Supervisory Success (July 1994) (H805) Course Description This 2-day course provides the company officer with the basic leadership skills and tools to perform effectively in the fire service environment. The course covers when and how to delegate to subordinates, assess personal leadership styles through situational leadership, discipline subordinates, and apply coaching/ motivating techniques.  Selection Criteria * Line fire officers, unit commanders, or program supervisors.* Fire or rescue personnel due for promotion/appointment to officer rank or supervisory position within 6 months.* Training officers, staff, or administrative officers of fire and rescue organizations.  ACE Recommendation In the vocational or lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Business Administration, Fire Science, Public Administration, Urban/Regional Planning, Criminal Justice, Emergency Medical Services or Emergency Management.  CEU's 0.0  Prerequisites None.  Post-Course Requirement None.  Pre-Course Materials     NFPA Standard: 1021

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#6 Apr 26 & 27, 2008 - Mora Fire Station  Mora, MN

Incident Safety Officer (June 2004) 1 Cd & 1 DVD (H719)

Mora,  MN

Pine Technical College 900 Fourth St. SE, Pine City, MN 55063 800-521-7463 320-629-5184 - Direct Office 320-629-5101 - Fax http://www.pinetech.edu Map to campus   Driving directions held at Mora Fire Station Mora, MN Mike Anderson  AndersonM@pinetech.edu or Fax Kathy Anderson andersok@pinetech.edu

Incident Safety Officer (June 2004) 1 Cd & 1 DVD (H719) Course Description This 2-day course examines the Safety Officer's role at emergency responses. A specific focus on operations within an Incident Command System (ICS) as a Safety Officer is a main theme. Response to all-hazards types of situations will be emphasized.  Selection Criteria Individuals who have a Safety Officer responsibility at emergency operation situations. Persons attending this course should have a working knowledge of the ICS, as taught by NFA, building construction principles, hazardous materials management, applicable NFPA guidelines, and Federal regulations.  ACE Recommendation In the lower division baccalaureate/associate or upper division baccalaureate degree category, 1 semester hour in Occupational Health and Safety, Fire Science, or Fire Administration.  CEU's 0.0  Prerequisites None.  Post-Course Requirement None.  Pre-Course Materials     NFPA Standard:   Student Comments

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#7 Sept 6 & 7, 2008

Health and Safety Officer (revised June 2004) (H720)

Hibbing, MN

Steve Flaherty Fire Program Manager Mesabi Range College (218) 749-7770 (Office) (218) 780 6705 (Cellular) (218) 749-7782 (Fax) Steve Flaherty s.flaherty@mr.mnscu.edu

Health and Safety Officer (revised June 2004) (H720) Course Description This 2-day course examines the Health and Safety Officer's role in identifying, evaluating, and implementing policy and procedures that affect health and safety aspects for emergency responders. Risk analysis, wellness and other occupational safety issues will be the main emphasis of this course.  Selection Criteria Individuals who have department-level health and safety responsibilities. Persons attending this course should have a working knowledge of the Incident Command System, as taught by NFA, applicable NFPA and OSHA requirements and recommendations, and responsibility for setting policy for the department on such issues.  ACE Recommendation In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Occupational Health and Safety or Fire Science.  CEU's 0.0  Prerequisites None.  Post-Course Requirement None.  Pre-Course Materials     NFPA Standard: 1021, 1521

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#8 Sept 13 & 14, 2008

Intro to Unified Command for Multiagency and Catastrophic Incidents NIMS (October 2005)

Brooklyn Park, MN

Brooklyn Park Fire Station Brooklyn Park, MN   at   Brooklyn Park Fire Department (5200 - 85th Avenue, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55428) Todd Seitz todd.seitz@hennepintech.edu Fire Training Coordinator http://www.hennepintech.edu/cts/firepro.htm Map to HTC locations  click here

Intro to Unified Command for Multiagency and Catastrophic Incidents NIMS (October 2005) Course Description This course is designed for those officers who would likely function in a Command or General Staff position during a multi-agency operation. Students will be exposed to lectures and activities designed to promote a better understanding of multi-agency needs and a Unified Command structure. This course is designed to provide an understanding of the requirements of a Unified Command organization and the skills necessary to operate effectively at complex incidents.  Selection Criteria * Officers who have command responsibilities. * Officers who are upwardly mobile and act in the position of a Command Officer. * Officer, regardless of title, who would function in a command or general staff position during a Unified Command operation. * Those officers who are initially responsible for setting up the Incident Command organization.  ACE Recommendation This course has not been reviewed by ACE.  CEU's 0.0  Prerequisites None.  Post-Course Requirement None.  Pre-Course Materials     NFPA Standard:

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#9 Sept 27 & 28, 2008

Training Operations in Small Departments-TOSD-290

North Mankato, MN

South Central Technical College in North Mankato, MN 1920 Lee Boulevard N. Mankato, MN 56003 800-722-9359 507-389-7329 - Direct Office 507-388-9130 - Fax 507-389-7217 - Admin Assistant Nancy Sack Tim Zehnder 507-381-1390 - Cell tim.zehnder@southcentral.edu or Nancy Sack Nancy.Sack@southcentral.edu http://southcentral.edu/fire Map to campus

Training Operations in Small Departments-TOSD-290 Course Description This 2-day course is designed to provide students with some basic tools and skills to coordinate training in a small fire/EMS organization. A training function in a smaller department typically may include conducting training drills and coordinating training with a nearby larger city or State training function.Course content includes* Leadership issues in fire service training, such as why and how the local training officer must be a catalyst for change, and personal motivators within the department.* Identifying the legal issues affecting the training function, including an understanding of a standard of care, and the impact of OSHA and NFPA standards.* Safety considerations in training.* Marketing training internally.* Identifying ways to justify training needs.* Resolving training conflicts using appropriate conflict resolution techniques.* Selecting and evaluating training curriculum and materials from outside sources.* Effective delivery and evaluation of training.  Selection Criteria * Fire and rescue personnel who coordinate training in small departments.* Volunteer firefighters and officers who instruct in small fire and rescue departments.* Fire personnel serving on training committees.* Training officers in volunteer fire departments.NOTE: Students who have taken NFA's Challenges for Local Training Officers through the Volunteer Incentive Program are not encouraged to take NFA's Training Operations in Small Departments.  ACE Recommendation In the vocational certificate or lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Education, Public Administration, Fire Service, Emergency Medical Services, Management, Human Resource Management, or Vocational/Technical Education.  CEU's 0.0  Prerequisites None.  Post-Course Requirement None.  Pre-Course Materials     NFPA Standard: 1021, 1041

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