th Annual Kentucky Fire and EMS Instructor Weekend

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1 th Annual Kentucky Fire and EMS Instructor Weekend London, Kentucky November Somerset Community College Laurel Campus 100 University Drive

2 INSTRUCTOR S WEEKEND OVERVIEW It is the goal of this educational platform to bring Fire and Emergency Service Instructors together for a weekend of training that is designed exclusively for them. It is expected that this session of training will advance the scope of instruction for those in attendance and will offer the tools to keep up with the ever demanding needs of those providing front-line, homeland defense the firefighters, the paramedics, the EMT s, and the first responders.

3 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, :00-10:00 pm Level I Instructor Class SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, :30-5:00 pm Level I and II Instructor Classes SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, :30-5:00 pm Level I and II Instructor Classes FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, :30-5:00 pm Level I Instructor Class 1:00-5:00 pm Level II Instructor Class SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, :30-8:30 am Registration 8:30-5:00 pm Classes in session SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22, :30-8:30 am Late Registration 8:30-5:00 pm Classes in session

4 INSTRUCTOR WEEKEND PROCEDURES: Pre-registration is REQUIRED for the weekend of instruction. Class size limits will be enforced. Photocopy as many registration forms as you need for additional students (one per student). Pre-registration fee is $50.00 per person. The late registration fee is $65.00 per person. Payment must be check or money order payable to KCTCS/SFRT-13. NO refunds will be given. Charging or purchase orders for payment will NOT be accepted. Fax/ registrations will be accepted but payment MUST BE sent immediately via US Mail (telephone registrations WILL NOT be accepted). Confirmation of registration will be sent via upon receipt of your payment. You WILL NOT be permitted to begin class unless your payment has been received. Registration fee includes all instruction, certificates, and T-shirt (for paid pre-registration). Registrants need to select a first and second choice for each class they select. Completion of the class does not guarantee that you will receive instructor packets/materials for that class. CLASSES WITH FEWER THAN TEN STUDENTS PRE- REGISTERED BY NOVEMBER 2nd MAY BE CANCELLED.

5 010 LEVEL I INSTRUCTOR Dates: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (2 weekends) November 6-8 and Students will be required to purchase the IFSTA 8th Edition Fire and Emergency Services Instructor book and study guide. It is strongly recommended that the student read and answer the Level I (Ch 1-14) questions in the workbook before attending this class. Kentucky Fire Commission requirements to become an instructor: Kentucky certified firefighter for at least 2 years, high school diploma or G.E.D., 18 years of age, successfully Level I Instructor s Class, and acquire IFSAC accredited FFI and FFII certificates. This class requires two weekends of instruction, which will be November 6-8 and Classes will begin at 6:00pm on Friday, November 6 and 8:30 AM on Saturday and Sunday(s) and Friday, November 20. Class will be limited to 20 Instructor Candidates. Jeremy Rodgers

6 020 LEVEL II INSTRUCTOR Dates: Saturday and Sunday (2 weekends) November 7-8 and Friday November 20 Students will be required to purchase the IFSTA 8th Edition Fire and Emergency Services Instructor book and study guide. It is strongly recommended that the student read and answer the Level II question in the workbook before attending this class. Kentucky Fire Commission requirements to become a Level II instructor: Kentucky Certified Level I instructor for at least 2 years, successfully pass 30 hours Level II Instructor Class, have acquired IFSAC credentialed FF I and FF II and IFSAC accredited Fire Instructor I certificates. This class requires two weekends of instruction, which will be November 7-8 and Classes will begin at 8:30 AM each day except for Friday, November 20 at 1:00 pm. This is a hybrid class that will require communications with the instructor. Class will be limited to 20 Instructor candidates. Students need to bring laptop and external storage device to class. Richard Cyrus

7 ONE DAY CLASSES 101 Using Today s Technology to Enhance the Classroom Experience Saturday November 21 PowerPoint, YouTube, Google, etc. Whether you are new to technology or very comfortable, this class will discuss the many different technologies available to enhance our teaching environment. While the instructor will be leading the classroom discussion, you will bring to the class what is working for your department or ask questions about what isn't working for you or your department. This will be very informal and we will all learn from each other s experiences. Please bring electronic devices, such as computers, smart phones, tablets, etc to class to enhance the learning experience. Gary Clarke

8 102 ADULT LEARNER THEORY Sunday November 22 Instructors will be presented with the basic concepts of Andragogy: the science of how adults learn. Dr. Hollen will share easy strategies to incorporate into your organization s existing training. As the class progresses, instructors (students) will participate in guided planning to embed strategies into a class of their choice and present a portion to peers. Each participant will leave with feedback provided by Dr. Hollen on their implementation. Dr Lori Hollen Professor of Education, University of the Cumberlands

9 103 EMS EDUCATION EMS INSTRUCTOR ORIENTATION EMS EVALUATOR TRAINING Saturday November 21 This class is designed to educate the EMS Instructor candidate in utilization of the U.S. DOT National Standard Curriculum as the training guidelines change for initial and refresher training for First Responder, EMT-Basic and Paramedic Education conducted throughout the Commonwealth. It is one of the requirements to become an EMS Educator certified by the Kentucky Board of EMS. Required by Kentucky regulations, this course is designed to equip the evaluator to competently and effectively evaluate candidates at practical skills examinations of all levels. It ensures fair and objective evaluation of candidates by acquainting evaluators with accepted, standardized procedures promoted by the NREMT and the State of Kentucky. It promotes consistency at practical skills examinations across the state by providing the evaluator with a working knowledge of regulatory requirements, evaluator qualifications and responsibilities, and staffing/equipment requirements. Paula Coyle

10 104 NFPA 1403 Conducting Live Fires Sunday November 22 This course is designed to teach and familiarize the fire instructor with conducting a safe and proper live burn. Specifics such as compliance with EPA regulations, NFPA 1403 and 1500, ICS, Safety, PPE, Water Supply, EMS stand-by, and Rehabilitation will be covered. Training burns in burn buildings, acquired structures, and vehicles will be covered. Casey Hall

11 105 Educational Methodology Refresher Saturday November 21 This 8 hour course that is designed to provide updates and methodology training to Kentucky Fire Service Instructors. The updated Kentucky Administrative Regulation (KAR) concerning Fire Service Instructors has an effective date of January 1 st, 2016 and will be discussed; of more immediate concern is the need of our students. The fire service is changing and instructors must lead students to make safer decisions. The topics to be covered are: KY Fire Commission requirements and Review of the following areas of NFPA 1041 Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications (2012): Program Management, Instructional Development, Instructional Delivery, and Testing New and updated programs will be identified and discussed Students are encouraged to bring their old instructor manual (IFSTA 6 th, 7 th or 8 th edition). Instructional materials will be available for the multiple activities planned for the day. Russell E Todd

12 106 Technology in Fire Training Sunday November 22 This class is an appetizer for the full course meal you can attend at the National Fire Academy (pun intended). Fire service and EMS students have changed, and we have new methods to engage them in learning. If you struggle during classroom presentations, or experience dull drills, why? More importantly, as an instructor, what are you going to do about it? We will model several examples of engaging students in the classroom and you will research and lead the discussion on drill realism. Bring your smart phone, tablets, or laptops and we ll see what your research turns up! Russell E. Todd

13 TWO DAY CLASS 201 Instructing Fire Service Hydraulics for Today s Firefighters Saturday and Sunday November Will I have to do math in this class? Yes, but it will be on the training ground. This course will test the calculations. This will help you show your students the importance of testing the results obtained from hydraulic calculations. The objective of the class is to demonstrate reasons to encourage your students to go back to their departments and flow test hose, nozzles, and appliances. We will discuss and demonstrate reasons why friction loss, nozzle pressure, and other items affect flow rates. Steve Barton This class will involve hands-on pumping and hose exercises. Turnout gear (boots and gloves included)/rescue jumpsuit with helmet is required!

14 MOTEL INFORMATION Here are a few of the motels at the I-75 exits: I-75 Exit 38 (KY Hwy 192) Baymont Inn & Suites Comfort Suites Country Inn & Suites Holiday Inn Express Microtel Inn & Suites I-75 Exit 41 (KY Hwy 80) Budget Host Days Inn Econolodge Hampton Inn Quality Inn Red Roof Inn Super The motels are listed in alphabetical order. Each motel is approximately a five minute drive to the campus.

15 14th Annual Instructor Weekend November 20-22, 2015 Name: Last First Middle Firefighter Number: Date of Birth: Circle One: Male/Female Address: Street City State Zip Home Phone: Cell Phone: address: High School or GED Completion Date: High School Attended: School City State Signature: Date: Fire Department/Agency Name: Address/Phone: Saturday Sunday 1 st Class Choice: 2 nd Class Choice: Long sleeve T-shirt size: small med large xl 2xl 3xl 4xl 5xl (circle size) Classes with fewer than ten (10) students will be cancelled. Pre-registration deadline is November 2, Pre-registration fee: $50.00/person Late registration fee (after November 2): $65.00/person Make check or money order payable to: KCTCS/SFRT A 13 Mail registration form and fee to: State Fire Rescue Training Area 13 Instructor Weekend 1791 Barbourville Street London, KY For information: marc.rudder@kctcs.edu mmelton0020@kctcs.edu