Homeland Security Conference and 79th Annual Kentucky State Fire School Past and Present Uniting for the Future

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1 Homeland Security Conference and 79th Annual Kentucky State Fire School Past and Present Uniting for the Future Lexington, Kentucky June 11-15, 2008

2 Homeland Security Conference and 79th Annual Kentucky State Fire School June 11-15, 2008 Lexington Convention Center, Radisson Plaza Hotel, and Hyatt Regency Hotel Welcome to the Homeland Security Conference and 79th Annual Kentucky State Fire School. The rich tradition of State Fire School is continuing with the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security joining for the third year. This is an event you will not want to miss. Spouses and families are welcome too, as local attractions make this a family friendly event. Please see the Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau web site at: to get information on local attractions. Sponsors Host Department - Lexington Division of Fire and Emergency Services (LFD) Commission on Fire Protection, Personnel, Standards, and Education (Hereafter: KY Fire Commission - State Fire Rescue Training) Kentucky Firefighters Association State Fire Marshal Kentucky Office of Homeland Security Kentucky Association of Fire Chiefs Eastern Kentucky University Kentucky Board of EMS (KBEMS) Kentucky Emergency Management Fire School Committee Co-Chairs Lexington Division of Fire & Emergency Services (LFD) - Robert Hendricks, Chief KY Fire Commission - Ronnie Day, Executive Director Committee Members Lexington Division of Fire & Emergency Services (LFD) David Mattingly, Assistant Chief Bill Bailey, Assistant Chief KY Fire Commission - State Fire Rescue Training Bryant Stiles, Division Director Charles Shaw - Coordinator - Area 14 Whitney Innes -Coordinator - Area 15 John Daley, President, KY Firefighters Association Richard Peddicord, Assistant Director, State Fire Marshal s Office Tom Arnold, Kentucky Office of Homeland Security A special thanks to Toyota for providing printing and KCTCS for layout. KENTUCKY BOARD OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES KCTCS does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies. Director of Diversity Programs, 300 North Main Street, Versailles, KY 40383, Phone (859)

3 New for 2008 The opening ceremony will be held in Heritage Hall near the registration and exhibit areas. Adam Edelen, Executive Director, Kentucky Office of Homeland Security, will be speaking on Homeland Security issues of importance to all first responders. The featured speaker will be Dr. Paul Davis. Dr. Davis is President and founder of Applied Research Associates, Inc., a research and consulting group established in 1976 and based near Washington, D.C. He is also well known for his work in the area of fitness and his association with the Firefighter Combat Challenge Program. In addition to speaking at the opening ceremony, he will conduct a four-hour seminar Thursday afternoon in Heritage Hall entitled Fireground Ergonomics: Working Stronger, Working Smarter. Kentucky Fire Commission s new Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) equipment and program will be on display in Heritage Hall. The cookouts will be located at the West end of Heritage Hall which will provide for more room and quick access to Cox Street parking lot. Opening Ceremony Thursday, June 12, 8:30-11:00 a.m., located in Heritage Hall. Coffee and doughnuts will be provided. Exhibits Friday 4:00-8:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Exhibits will be located in Heritage Hall. Your application fee will allow you full access to the vendors. Meals will be provided as part of the vendor program on Friday and Saturday. Cookouts Friday 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday 11:00-1:30 p.m. Non-registered participants may see the exhibits; however, they must speak with a vendor to obtain a meal ticket for the cookout. The supply of meal tickets is limited and meal tickets are required to win a doorprize. Hotel Accommodations The hotel rates are $88.00 per night for either a single or a double room. Each hotel has set May 10 to be their cut-off date for room preregistrations. We highly recommend that you do not miss your opportunity to reserve your room, as all other accommodations will require additional travel to and from the conference - for which you will be responsible. Their phone numbers are as follows: Radisson Plaza Hotel 369 West Vine Street Hyatt Regency-Lexington 401 West High Street

4 Registration Director: Jimmy VanCleve - KY Fire Commission - State Fire Rescue Training Coordinator, Area 3 Registration Forms We highly encourage you to preregister as it offers a greater availability to obtain your desired courses, and the opportunity for you to schedule your time to include other meetings or exhibits. The application form (located at the back of the brochure) will be accepted through May 31, A nonreturnable application fee of $45.00 must accompany your application form. After May 31, the registration fee is $65. The application fee also allows participants full access to the 4-day program including the exhibits on Friday and Saturday. Non-registered participants may see the exhibits; however, they must speak with a vendor to obtain a meal ticket for the cookout. The supply of meal tickets is limited and meal tickets are required to win a doorprize. We will accept certified checks, money orders, or departmental checks only. Cash or personal checks are not accepted. Several classes will incur additional fees to offset the cost of course materials and certificates. Those particular courses will state this within their course description. It is necessary for you to study the schedule and not overlap courses. We will be available for your assistance, but want you to make the most of everything that we offer. We hope this conference sends you away empowered with information. Your receipt will be provided within the student packet upon arrival. Copy the application form for each participant and fill it out completely. Please PRINT your name as it should appear on your certificate. Choosing your courses, and indicating the number associated with that course, and the times slots will be very important. For those classes that have limitations - indicate alternative choices. Fee(s) for an individual or group should be made payable to the KCTCS - KY Fire Commission. Mail the application form(s) and fee(s) to: State Fire School P.O. Box 700 Calhoun, Kentucky On-site Registration will be centrally located at the entrance to Heritage Hall. This will be the location to ask questions or get information on the conference. The registration table will be open: June 11 Wednesday 3:00-7:00 p.m. June 12 Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. June 13 Friday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. June 14 Saturday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. June 15 Sunday 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Student Packets Students will need to sign in and pick up their packets. It will include: application fee receipts, badges that must be worn and displayed at all times, exhibit and meal passes, classroom locations, maps, and any additional updates. Classroom Locations The majority of classes will be held in the Convention Center and adjoining hotels. You will be responsible for transportation to the offsite courses. These courses are noted in red in the Course Division - Title and Page section. Attention Lead Instructors Lead instructors will need to pick up instructor packets at the registration area. They will include participant sign-in sheets. Certificates will be delivered to your classes. You assume complete responsibility of maintaining the sign-in sheet and the student receiving his/her certificate for their completed course. Classroom setup will be standard unless otherwise requested. Classrooms will be locked after hours. You will only be able to access rooms at 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. If you need assistance, contact Charlie Shaw. Instructors are encouraged to come self-contained; however, if you need A/V support, contact Charlie Lott, Area 1 Coordinator. 4

5 Event Schedule Wednesday, June 11, :00-7:00 p.m. Registration (Entrance of Heritage Hall) Thursday, June 12, :00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Registration (Entrance of Heritage Hall) 8:30-11:00 a.m. Opening Ceremony (Heritage Hall) 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Lunch 12:00 noon - 5:00 p.m. Class Friday, June 13, :00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Registration (Entrance of Heritage Hall) 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Class 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. Lunch 1:00-5:00 p.m. Class 4:00-8:00 p.m. Exhibits Open 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cookout/Door Prizes Saturday, June 14, :00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Registration (Entrance of Heritage Hall) 8:00-11:30 a.m. Class 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Exhibits Open 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Cookout/Door Prizes 1:30-5:00 p.m. Class Sunday, June 15, :00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Registration (Entrance of Heritage Hall) 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Class 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. Lunch 1:00-5:00 p.m. Class Command Center John Daley, President Kentucky Firefighters Association KFA Board Meeting KFA Board meeting will be held Saturday, June 14, 10:00 a.m. Location to be announced. ID Badges Issued ID Badges MUST be worn and displayed at all times. Incident Command Section The Homeland Security Conference and 79th Annual Kentucky State Fire School will operate by the National Fire Academy Incident Command System/NIMS concepts. This system consists of procedures for effective control of personnel, facilities, equipment, communications and operations. The Incident Command Post will be located in the Berea Room - near the food court and entrance to Heritage Hall. Command Post Coordinator Chuck Cremeans, KY Fire Commission-State Fire Rescue Train. Instructor, Area 10. Logistic Section Ron Pope, KY Fire Commission-State Fire Rescue Train. Instructor, Area 10. A/V equipment will be distributed from Command Post in Berea Room. Chaplaincy Services The Kentucky Federation of Fire Chaplains in cooperation with the Chaplain s Office of the Lexington Fire Department will be offering chaplain services for participants of the Kentucky State Fire School. A Chaplain will be on call and available at all times. There will also be a hospitality room/booth available when classes are not in session. You may call (859) if you have need of a Chaplain during the school. 5

6 Course Summaries Course provide training for a wide range of fire and emergency service needs. There are seven (7) topic areas: Homeland Security and Emergency Management Fire Suppression Emergency Medical Service Special Operations Officer Training Arson, Prevention, & Education Industrial Training Participants will have the opportunity to take multiple courses during the 4-day program. Classes will provide the student with accredited training and certification. Certificates will be provided onsite. Equipment & Clothing Hands-on classes require proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) NOTE: Illegal drugs and alcohol will not be permitted at any time during Conference. Electronic Marque Please watch for conference information on the overhead electronic marque. Course Divisions Title Page 100 Homeland Security and Emergency Management 101 Crime Scene Management for Emergency Responders Response to Radiological - Nuclear Incidents ICS 300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents Meth Lab Awareness (New Course) Fire Suppression 201 Aircraft Firefighting Structural Firefighting - House Burn (New Course) Rapid Intervention (RIT) Basic Fire Fighting (New Course) Pump Maintenance and Testing Fireground Ergonomics: Working Stronger, Working Smarter Emergency Medical Services 301 EMS Administrator s Workshop (New Course) EMS Evaluator EMS Instructor Curriculum Orientation EMT Refresher Special Operations 401 F.A.R.M. Course - Fundamentals of Agricultural Rescue Mechanics Vehicle Extrication Structural Collapse Fire Department Planning and Response to Weather-Related Emergencies Large Animal Emergency Rescue (New Course) Officer Training 501 NFA - Incident Safety Officer NFA - Leadership I NFA - Managing Company Tactical Operations What every Chief should know about the ISO Grading Schedule 12 and Evaluation Process (New Course) 505 Fire Service Accreditation - Center for Public Safety Excellence (New Course) Arson, Prevention, & Education 601 Arson I: NFA Arson Detection for the First Responder Arson II: Fire Scene Investigations Arson III: Legal Issues for Fire Investigations Fire Alarms Sprinkler Inspections Basic Chaplaincy Advanced Chaplaincy/Firefighter Maintenance Fire Prevention Officer The Basics of Fire and Life Safety Education Programs (New Course) How to start a Fire Explorer Program (New Course) Industrial Training (Located at Toyota Georgetown Plant) 701 Industrial Fire Brigade Confined Space Rescue 16 6

7 100 Homeland Security and Emergency Management Co-Supervisor: Tom Arnold, Kentucky Office of Homeland Security Co-Supervisor: Wayne Mullannix, Kentucky Division of Emergency Management 101 Crime Scene Management for Emergency Responders What every Firefighter and First Responder Needs to Know The Crime Scene Management for Emergency Responders course provides response personnel with the knowledge of how to implement proper procedures and guidelines for crime scene management/preservation when responding to various types of emergency incidents that could include Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, or Explosive (CBRNE). This is a very popular course nationally and is only the third offering in Kentucky. NOTE: This 1-day course will be held on Saturday Limited to 60 students. Lead Instructors: Center for Domestic Preparedness, Anniston, AL 102 Response to Radiological - Nuclear Incidents (Awareness - Train-the-Trainer) This Train-the-Trainer course is radiological/nuclear overview designed for firefighters, first responders and other personnel who are likely to be the first to arrive on the scene of a radiological/nuclear incident. It focuses on the basics of radiation, possible health effects, hazard identification, and proper notification procedures. Includes the following: Basic properties of radiation and its effects on responders in a radiological environment The health effects on the responders and the basic principles of emergency medical treatment Applies concepts used to reduce exposure while operating in a radiation environment The use of techniques to determine the radiological hazards and to make tactical decisions Describe the issues and considerations associated with managing large-scale rad./nuclear incidents NOTE: This 1-day course will be held on Saturday No Limits Lead Instructor: Marion L. Sloane, Senior Operations Specialist, Bechtel Nevada 103 ICS 300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents This course provides training on and resources for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). The target audience for this course is for individuals who may assume a supervisory role in expanding incidents or Type 3 incidents. These incidents may extend into multiple operational periods. This course expands upon information covered in the ICS-100 and ICS-200 courses. This course will include but not be limited to: unified command, incident/event assessment and objective development, the ICS planning process, incident/event resource management, transfer of command and demobilization. Prerequisite: Participants must have completed ICS 100, 200, 700, 800. NOTE: This 3-day course will be offered Friday through Sunday Limited to 30 students. Lead Instructor: KyEM and KCTCS Instructors 104 Meth Lab Awareness (New Course) This course will provide the participant an overview of the emerging methamphetamine threat in Kentucky. The drugs effect on the individual will be discussed however the primary emphasis will be the recognition of clandestine labs and their dangers to the first responder. Clan lab detectives/ technicians will display the equipment and materials utilized in the production of meth and discuss the process. Participants will be provided an instructional CD, Meth=Death and after completion of the session, should be able to conduct an introductory awareness class in their communities. NOTE: This course will be offered 1:00-5:00 p.m. on Friday. Lead Instructor: Brian Lewis, Detective 7 Adam Edelen, Executive Director Kentucky Office of Homeland Security

8 200 Fire Suppression Co-Supervisor: Bill Bailey, Lexington Division of Fire & Emergency Services (LFD) Co-Supervisor: Ed Schmidt, KY Fire Commission - State Fire Rescue Training, Area Aircraft Firefighting Off-site Course (Bluegrass Airport) This course is designed to provide an overview of aircraft rescue and fire fighting for the structural firefighters. Topics of instruction will include aircraft types, systems, tactics and strategy, suppression and rescue. Each firefighter will receive instruction and will participate in a live fire training evolution. The control and extinguishment of fuel spills, interior cabin fire with flashover, wheel/brake fires, and engine fires will be practiced. Full personal protective equipment, to include NFPA approved coat, pants, hood, gloves, helmet, and SCBA are required for participation. NOTE: This 2-day course will be held Thursday through Friday and repeated on Saturday through Sunday. Limited to 20 students. Lead Instructor: Chief Scott Lanter, Bluegrass Airport 202 Structural Firefighting - House Burn (New Course) Off-site Course This course will provide an overview of firefighting for the intermediate level firefighter, presenting new techniques and equipment and emphasizing hands-on training in a live fire setting. Students must be in good health and physical condition. Governor s Commission Certification (minimum of 150 hours) is required and will be checked prior to course starting date. Students are required to bring their own SCBA with spare bottle and NFPA approved turn-out gear. Trimmed mustaches will be permitted, however due to NFPA standards, students with beards, goatees, etc. will not be allowed to participate. Turnout gear and SCBA required Thursday afternoon and Friday. Pre-registration is recommended for this course. NOTE: This 2-day course will be held Thursday through Friday. Limited to 35 students. Lead Instructor: Harold Hoskins, Major Lexington Fire and Emergency Services 203 Rapid Intervention (RIT) The intense 4-day class designed for the experienced firefighter who wants to expand their knowledge, skills, and performance during RIT operations. Classroom portions will be limited, focusing on the Development of RIT Programs, Preventing RIT Activations and Commanding RIT Operations. Hands on segments will be extremely demanding both mentally and physically by reviewing and developing skills of firefighter survival, rescue, and RIT Team operations. Training will conclude with increasingly difficult scenarios utilizing basic skills and tools. Prior exposure to firefighter survival and rescue training is strongly recommended. This is a HANDS-ON class so Full PPE is required, limited quantities of SCBA s will be available. NOTE: This 4-day course will be held Thursday through Sunday. Limited to 40 students. Lead Instructor: Rick Jordan, Battalion Chief, and Captain Joe Madden of the Lexington Division of Fire and Emergency Services (LFD). Robert Hendricks, Fire Chief, Conference Host Lexington Division of Fire & Emergency Services (LFD) 8

9 200 Fire Suppression Co-Supervisor: Bill Bailey, Lexington Division of Fire & Emergency Services (LFD) Co-Supervisor: Ed Schmidt, KY Fire Commission - State Fire Rescue Training, Area Basic Fire Fighting (New Course) Off-site Course (Lexington Fire Training Center) ATTENTION CHIEFS: If you have a new member to your department, this is the course for them! Experienced fire instructors will cover the basics of hose, ladders, SCBA, and PPE. The course will include hands-on drills and the opportunity for students to don protective equipment and extinguish live fire in a controlled environment. This course will also cover the minimum 20 hours of training needed for the new fire department member prior to emergency response activity as recommended by the Kentucky Fire Commission. NOTE: This course will run Thursday through Sunday. Class is limited to 30 students. Full PPE is required including SCBA and a spare cylinder. Students must be 18 years of age. Instructors: Lexington Fire Department Training Bureau Staff. 205 Pump Maintenance and Testing Off-site Course (Lexington Fire Training Center) This course will cover the proper maintenance and annual service test procedures for pumping apparatus. It is designed to help you develop a working knowledge of fire pumps and maintain your apparatus in the most serviceable condition possible. NOTE: This 2-day course will be held Saturday through Sunday. Practical work requires work clothes and full turnout gear. Lead Instructor: Kevin Callihan, KY Fire Commission - State Fire Rescue Training, Area Fireground Ergonomics: Working Stronger, Working Smarter East Hall Dr. Paul Davis, a former firefighter/paramedic, will deliver a seminar on the latest concepts in firefighter fitness. The purpose of this seminar is to define physical fitness dimensions and identify/quantify critical firefighting tasks. NOTE: This course will be held 1:00-5:00 p.m. Thursday. Lead Instructor: Dr. Paul Davis, Applied Research Associates, Inc. 300 Emergency Medical Services Co-Supervisor: Mike Gribbin, Lexington Division of Fire & Emergency Services (LFD) Co-Supervisor: Letch Day, Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services (KBEMS) 301 EMS Administrator s Workshop (New Course) EMS Administrators Workshop was designed to assist not only new EMS Directors/Administrators but remind seasoned Directors/Administrators of issues that they face and will cover topics such as: Understanding 202 KAR 7:501 - Kentucky Ground Ambulance Provider Regulations Provider Inspection Guide - What to expect during an inspection Budget Planning - How to prepare a proficient budget Human Resources - Workman s Compensation Issues, Sexual Harassment in the work place Building a Paper Trail - Documentation, documentation, and documentation NOTE: This 2-day course will be held Saturday through Sunday only. Limited to 30 students. Lead Instructor: KBEMS Staff 302 EMS Evaluator 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. NOTE: This 1-day course will be held Friday only. Limited to 25 students. Lead Instructor: KBEMS Staff 9

10 300 Emergency Medical Services continued Co-Supervisor: Mike Gribbin, Lexington Division of Fire & Emergency Services (LFD) Co-Supervisor: Letch Day, Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services (KBEMS) 303 EMS Instructor Curriculum Orientation This class is designed to educate the EMS Instructor candidate in utilization of the U.S. DOT National Standard Curriculum as the training guidelines for initial and refresher training for First Responder, EMT-Basic and Paramedic Education conducted throughout the Commonwealth. This course is one of the requirements to become an EMS Educator certified by the Kentucky Board of EMS. NOTE: This 4-hour course will be held 12:00 noon-4:00 p.m. Thursday. Limited to 25 students. Lead Instructor: KBEMS Staff 304 EMT Refresher Off-site Course (Lexington Fire Training Center) This is the mandatory section of the U.S. DOT EMT-Basic Refresher as required for recertification as a National Registry EMT-Basic. This 18-hour course will also qualify as CE s for state recertification as an EMT- Basic. Course includes sections on Disaster Management/Mass Casualty Incidents, Airway Management, Patient Assessment, Medical/Behavioral Emergencies, Trauma, Emergency Childbirth, Pediatrics and Ambulance Operations. This course includes the 2-hour HIV/AIDS education requirement. Students should bring a CPR pocket mask, penlight and stethoscope. NOTE: This 3-day course will be held Friday through Sunday. Limited to 30 students. Lead Instructor: Charles Mauer, Major, Lexington Division of Fire and Emergency Services (LFD) 400 Special Operations Co-Supervisor: Casey Hall, Coordinator - KY Fire Commission - State Fire Rescue Training Coordinator, Area 5 Co-Supervisor: Rick Jordan, Battalion Chief - Lexington Division of Fire & Emergency Services (LFD) 401 F.A.R.M. - Fundamentals of Agricultural Rescue Mechanics Off-site Course This course is designed to educate the rescuer on the proper techniques of real life rural and urban emergencies. Topics will cover scenarios such as: Farm machinery and heavy equipment rescues, safety and rescues involving all-terrain vehicles and riding lawn mowers, techniques for setting up a landing zone, and many more. Students will be trained with hands-on scenarios involving various types of rural and urban farming equipment and become familiar with their functions. Safety equipment needed for this course include: Helmets, eye protection, extrication jumpsuit/turnout gear, gloves, and boots. Limited to 40 students. NOTE: This 2-day course will be held Thursday through Friday and Saturday through Sunday. Lead Instructor: Dale Dobson, SFRT 5 and KY Department of Agriculture Special thanks to the Kentucky Department of Agriculture for sponsoring this class. 402 Vehicle Extrication This is a course in the safe and efficient use of rescue equipment. Students will be instructed in the most effective rescue techniques designed to protect both the victim and rescue personnel. Simple and sophisticated rescue equipment will be employed as the situation requires. Full personal protective equipment without SCBA is required. Prerequisite: One year of service and a working knowledge of basic rescue tools. NOTE: This 2-day course will be held Saturday through Sunday. Limited to 25 students Lead Instructor: Chad Marsh, SFRT 5, Elizabethtown Fire Department and Chief, Central Hardin Fire Department. 10

11 400 Special Operations Co-Supervisor: Casey Hall, Coordinator - Kentucky Fire Commission - State Fire Rescue Training Coordinator, Area 5 Co-Supervisor: Rick Jordan, Battalion Chief - Lexington Division of Fire & Emergency Services (LFD) 403 Structural Collapse This program is designed to give the emergency responder the knowledge and skills required for interior rescue shoring operations. The class will cover shoring operations and shoring size-up, use and training of rescue personnel in shoring operations, setting up shoring operations, and specific interior shoring procedures using wood and pneumatic shores (diagonal brace, T-shore, door shore, window shore, horizontal shore, laced-post shore, vertical shore, and two-post vertical shore). Students will also learn collapse causes and types, void search and rescue concepts, the US&R marking system, lifting and moving heavy objects, and other requirements established by NFPA 1670 and 1006 for structural collapse search and rescue operations level. Don t miss out on the intense hands-on opportunity. Safety equipment required: Steel toe boots with ankle support, clothing suitable for outside activities (longsleeved shirt and pants; coveralls), rain gear (coat and trousers), leather work gloves, approved hard hat with chin strap, foam ear plugs, and safety glasses that meet ANSI requirements. Limited to 30 students. NOTE: This 4-day course will be held Thursday through Sunday. Note: It is recommended that the student be proficient in the use of carpentry tools prior to taking this class. This class provides only a portion of the requirements established by NFPA 1670 for operations level training in structural collapse search and rescue. This program does not certify you in structural collapse search and rescue the class only provides operations level training. Lead Instructor: Troy Webster, Scott Shaw, Randy Cox, Bob Buckner, Howard Dobson, Mike Marrow, and Marc Myers; Instructors, State Fire/Rescue Training 404 Fire Department Planning and Response to Weather-Related Emergencies Fire departments today do much more than just respond to fires. The fire service has an increasing role as an all-hazard response agency. Each year, Kentucky experiences a wide variety of weather phenomena which ultimately leads to responses from the local fire department and other public safety agencies. The morning session of this course will include information about some of the more common weather phenomena experienced in Kentucky, how to pre-plan for it, ways to anticipate its arrival, and discuss ways to improve fire department response in its aftermath. In the afternoon session, a SKYWARN Weather Spotter Class will be presented by the National Weather Service. This course meets all requirements for FRT 112, Emergency/Disaster Planning. Limited to 30 students. NOTE: This 1-day course will be held Saturday only. Lead Instructor: Casey Hall, Coordinator - KY Fire Commission - State Fire Rescue Training, Area Large Animal Emergency Rescue This class will cover basic equine medical problems and emergency rescue of large animals as well as rescuer safety issues. Topics covered will include, basic understanding of the horse, the role of the vet, safety issues for the rescuer, public and the horse. Highway transportation issue and trailer accidents. A hands on segment will include the use of the glide, use of the spreader bar for vertical lifts and use of the air stingers for mud rescue. Rope rescue systems will be covered in this section. NOTE: This 2-day course will be held Saturday through Sunday. Limited to 30 students. Instructors- Bart E. Powell-EMT-P, Major, Anderson County Department of Public Safety, Special Operations Battalion Chief (retired) Lexington Fire Department, SFRT Area 15, Hagyard Equine Medical Institute Emergency Response Team; Dennis Blackburn - Captain, Special Operations, Lexington Fire Department (Retired), SFRT Area 15, Large Animal Rescue Technician, Member, KY Large Animal Emergency Response Team; Dr. Nathan Solvis, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, CHT, Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, Director of the McGee Medical and Critical Care Center, Director of the Equine Rescue Program; Dr. Tina Cassar, BVMS, MRCVS, CVA, Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, Asst. Director, Equine Emergency Response Team. 11

12 500 Officer - Training Co-Supervisor: Whitney Innes, Kentucky Fire Commission - State Fire Rescue Training Coordinator, Area 15 Co-Supervisor: Bill Carver, Kentucky Fire Commission - State Fire Rescue Training Coordinator, Area NFA Incident Safety Officer The safety officer oversees all tasks performed by firefighters on the fire grounds. He/she is responsible for immediately correcting safety problems and creating an awareness of simple precautions that can save lives and prevent injury. The goal of this course is to provide firefighters with skills to function effectively as the safety officer at fire department incident operations. The primary focus shall be on developing decision-making skills through the recognition of problems that affect personal safety. Target audience would be firefighters who may have the Safety Officer responsibility at emergency operation situations. NOTE: This 2-day course will be held Saturday through Sunday. Limited to 30 students. Lead Instructor: Woody Ball - KY Fire Commission - State Fire Rescue Training, Area NFA Leadership I This National Fire Academy Course presents the company officer with the basic leadership skills and tools needed to perform effectively as a leader in the fire service environment. The course addresses techniques and approaches to problem-solving, identifying and assessing needs of subordinates, running meetings effectively, and decision-making for the company officer. This class satisfies the requirements for FRT 160 in the KCTCS Fire/Rescue Science Associate Degree Program. NOTE: This 2-day course will be held Thursday through Friday. Limited to 40 students. Lead Instructor: Kevin Baker - KY Fire Commission - State Fire Rescue Training, Area NFA Managing Company Tactical Operations - Decision Making This is a National Fire Academy course that is designed to develop the management skills needed by company officers to make decisions at structure fires. Key content areas include: an introduction, the command sequence, size up, developing an action plan, review of the incident command system. Actual hands-on training will be utilized by applying skills learned with a table top exercise. NOTE: This class satisfies the requirements for FRT 156 in the KCTCS Fire Rescue Science Associates Degree Program. NOTE: This 2-day course will be held Saturday through Sunday. Lead Instructor: Leon Huffman / Catherine Elder - KY Fire Commission - State Fire Rescue Training, Area What every chief should know about the ISO Grading Schedule and Evaluation Process (New Course) Achieving community cost savings and winning public support may be as simple as making minor changes to how your community prepares their public fire defenses. Join members of the Insurance Services Office field staff as they provide the tools and resources needed to improve your community s ISO rating. In this important course you will learn about the Insurance Services Office including a historical perspective of previous grading schedules. An overview of the current Fire Suppression Rating Schedule will be presented. All grading items and the individual weighting assignments in fire alarm, fire department and water supply will be covered. The establishment of needed fire flows and their importance throughout the grading process will be emphasized. Public Protection Class 9 and individual property fire suppression evaluations will be explained. Important correlation between insurer loss experience and public protection classifications is included. An example of commercial and personal lines insurance rate analysis relative to PPC will be explained as well as how to interpret the PPC numbers. Participants will also receive a copy of the FSRS and be shown the tools ISO can provide in preparation for an evaluation. Ample time will be reserved for questions and answers. NOTE: This is a 4-hour class to be offered 1:00-5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Lead Instructor: Mike Rundell, ISO Kentucky Field Representative. 12

13 500 Officer - Training Continued Co-Supervisor: Whitney Innes, Kentucky Fire Commission - State Fire Rescue Training Coordinator, Area 15 Co-Supervisor: Bill Carver, Kentucky Fire Commission - State Fire Rescue Training Coordinator, Area Fire Service Accreditation - Center for Public Safety Excellence (New Course) Participants must register online with the Center for Public Safety Excellence in addition to State Fire School registration at Self-Assessment Workshop The Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) provides a comprehensive system of fire and emergency service self-assessment that can assist local governments in determining their risk, their fire safety and EMS needs, evaluating the performance of the organization s involvement and provides a method of continuous improvement. This eight-hour workshop assists fire and emergency service leaders in preparing for self-assessment, conducting a successful self-assessment, and preparing for an on-site peer evaluation. You will learn the benefits of self-assessment and ultimately accreditation; defining the planning requirements for self-assessment; preparing for a self-assessment; review of the self-assessment process and performance activities utilized in defining the process; conducting a successful self-assessment; and preparing for an on-site peer evaluation. You will receive one copy of the Fire and Emergency Services Self-Assessment Manual, 7th edition. NOTE: This 1-day course will be held Friday. Lead Instructor: Rick Black - Center for Public Safety Excellence, Inc. Standards of Cover (Basic) Workshop Developing a Standard of Response Strategy is required by all organizations who are seeking international accreditation. This submit matter also serves as one of the most confusing and difficult areas of study. This six-hour workshop will provide a systematic process for identifying risk and developing expectations of response and performance. You will learn an overview a process that allows an agency to determine their level of service performance in a consistent manner; reviewing the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) definition of the planning requirements to be considered when participating in the self-assessment process; defining methods an agency can use to determine the levels of service regarding its responsibilities and risks; and defining methods of developing a standards of response coverage. You will receive an electronic copy of Creating and Evaluating Standards of Response Cover for Fire Departments, 4th edition. NOTE: This 1-day course will be held Saturday. Lead Instructor: Rick Black - Center for Public Safety Excellence, Inc. 600 Arson, Prevention, and Education Co-Supervisor: James Branham, Lexington Division of Fire & Emergency Services (LFD) Co-Supervisor: Richard Peddicord, Assistant Director, State Fire Marshal s Office 601 Arson I: NFA Arson Detection for the First Responder This is the latest National Fire Academy course, Arson Detection for the First Responder. This course will cover all phases of fire investigation with emphasis on the firefighter s responsibility in arson detection. NOTE: This class satisfies the requirement for the FRT 161 in the KCTCS Fire /Rescue Science Degree Program. NOTE: This 3-day course will be held Thursday through Saturday. Limited to 40 students. Lead Instructor: Rusty Todd, Fire Investigator - KY Fire Commission - State Fire Rescue Training, Area 5, and Elizabethtown FD 13

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15 600 Arson, Prevention, and Education Continued Co-Supervisor: James Branham, Lexington Division of Fire & Emergency Services (LFD) Co-Supervisor: Richard Peddicord, Assistant Director, State Fire Marshal s Office 602 Arson II: Fire Scene Investigations This is a comprehensive course with emphasis on techniques to determine the origin and cause of fires. Actual case scenarios will be incorporated to enhance this class. A wide variety of expertise is brought together through the cooperation of local, state, federal fire, police and private investigators to provide the student with excellent instruction and detail. (Students will need full protective turnout gear.) Prerequisite: Arson detection for the first responder. NOTE: This 3-day course will be held Thursday through Saturday. Limited to 40 students. Lead Instructor: KY Chapter International Association of Arson Investigators 603 Arson III: Legal Issues for Fire Investigations This course is the final and concluding level in arson investigations. This course shall emphasize on legal aspects, case preparations, trial procedures, and criminal enforcement. A mock trail is planned for Saturday morning, incorporating the Arson II class. Prerequisite: Arson Detection for the First Responder and Arson II at the State Fire School. A certificate or documentation that you have attended the Arson II course at the State Fire School, must be provided to attend this course. NOTE: This 3-day course will be held Thursday through Saturday. Limited to 30 students. Lead Instructor: Paul Richwalsky, Attorney, Jefferson County Attorney s Office 604 Fire Alarms This course will enable the Firefighter to have a more in depth understanding on why fire alarms are required and where. Also the operating functions that are available to the firefighter for elevator recall, Smoke evacuation systems, Firefighter phone service and more. NOTE: This 1-day class will be held on Friday and repeated on Saturday. Course Approved for 6 hours continuing education for Fire Alarm inspectors and 6 hours for CAAK Lead Instructor: Richard Peddicord, Assistant State Fire Marshal 605 Sprinkler Inspections This course is designed to familiarize the Firefighter/Inspector with the operating principles of the different types of sprinkler systems. This class offering will include classroom instruction, discussion and field inspections. Industrial and other agencies will benefit from this class in understanding how a sprinkler system reacts when activated as the result of a fire. NOTE: This 2-day class will be held on Thursday and Friday and repeats on Saturday and Sunday. Course Approved for 6 hours continuing education for CAAK Lead Instructor: Captain Bill Woodward, of Lexington division of Fire & Emergency Services 606 Basic Chaplaincy This one-day class will cover basic information that will partially fulfill requirements necessary to be considered a certified chaplain by the State Fire Commission. The class also serves as a great annual refresher for all fire Chaplains. Class covers basic duties of the Chaplain such as Line of Duty Death, death notifications, FD funerals, benefits and much more. NOTE: This course will be held 12:00 noon - 5:00 p.m. Thursday. Lead Instructors: Lt. Stewart Dawson, Lexington FD; Jeff Johnson, Lexington FD; Dan Ennis, Kentucky Federation of Fire Chaplains 16

16 600 Arson, Prevention, and Education Continued Co-Supervisor: James Branham, Lexington Division of Fire & Emergency Services (LFD) Co-Supervisor: Richard Peddicord, Assistant Director, State Fire Marshal s Office 607 Advanced Chaplaincy/Firefighter Maintenance Our greatest asset in the fire service is our people. We spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on equipment, technology, apparatus and buildings while investing very little in the person that actually does the work we are all called to do. Basic Chaplaincy prepares us for the major crises we all hope never happens. What do we do the rest of the time? In this two-day we will be exploring practical ways to take care of our brothers and sisters in the fire service as well as their families. How do we build up our fire fighters and their families so they can withstand the storms of life? - and then if or when the storm rages, how can we support these families in their time of crises? Completion of both Chaplain classes will fulfill all requirements to be a certified Chaplain through the State Fire Commission. NOTE: This 2-day course will be held Friday through Saturday. Lead Instructors: Lt. Stewart Dawson, Lexington FD; Jeff Johnson, Lexington FD; Dan Ennis, Kentucky Federation of Fire Chaplains 608 Fire Prevention Officer The class is divided into two sections. Participants may attend the entire program or only one of the segments. Segment One Thursday Basic Fire Inspection Techniques Target audience new or prospective fire inspectors and active fire inspectors desiring to review inspection techniques. This segment will deal with basic fire inspection techniques, including inspector qualities, inspection procedures, identifying common fire violations, and fire hazards in specific occupancies. The class will also cover the Kentucky standards of safety as they relate to existing facilities. The class will include an inspection simulation in which students will identify fire hazards from photos. Segment Two Friday to Sunday NFPA 101, Life Safety Code & NFPA 1, Uniform Fire Code Target audience while there are no prerequisites for participation in this segment, students should have some prior code knowledge and experience in fire inspections, including those students attending segment one. The first part of this segment will cover the basic requirements for existing buildings found in NFPA 101, Life Safety Code. It will cover the general requirements for all facilities as well as the specific requirements for occupancies including assembly, education, mercantile, business, residential, storage and industrial. It will not cover those facilities which are the primary responsibility of the state fire marshal such as day care, health care or ambulatory care. The second part of this segment will introduce the students to the basic provisions of NFPA 1, uniform fire code which are not contained in the life safety code. If possible, students attending the second segment should bring a 2006 life safety code, a 2006 NFPA 1, UFC and a calculator. While the inspector certification test is not a part of this class, arrangements to administer the test can be made. Questions concerning this class may be addressed to [email protected] or [email protected]. NOTE: This 3-day course will be held Thursday through Saturday. Optional fire inspector certification test will be offered on Sunday, Limited to 30 students. Lead Instructors: Mike Haney, Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal; John Braun, Senior Deputy State Fire Marshal; Calvin Crupper, Deputy State Fire Marshal 609 The Basics of Fire and Life Safety Education Programs This course will instruct students on Basic Fire & Life Safety Educational Programs and how to begin a Fire & Life Safety Education Program. Where to find resources, materials, Props, learn how to start school based programs, community education programs, how to set up fire station tours, Open House Projects, Safety Fairs, and how to use such established tools as a Fire Safety House, Hazard House, Puppets, Smoke & CO Detector giveaways and installation programs. NOTE: This class is a one day course which will be offered on Friday and again on Saturday. Instructors: Capt. Greg Schultz, Ft. Thomas FD - Lead Instructor for KY CMT & KFA Pub Ed Committee; Joseph Fireman Joe Stambush, Chairman KFA Pub Ed Comm & Pub Ed Ofc for CCFD#1 - FDBD - Edgewood Fire/EMS; Adam Fuller, Ft. Mitchell FD - KFA Pub Ed Comm 17

17 600 Arson, Prevention, and Education Continued Co-Supervisor: James Branham, Lexington Division of Fire & Emergency Services (LFD) Co-Supervisor: Richard Peddicord, Assistant Director, State Fire Marshal s Office 610 How to start a Fire Explorer Program (New Course) Fire exploring class teaches firefighters how to run a successful exploring program. Sessions will include: steps to starting a program; planning to assist with setting up a year s worth of programming; youth protection training to create a safe haven for youth and adults to work together; exploring liability and accident insurance programs; recruitment of youth into Exploring; setting up youth leadership positions; writing post bylaws (rules and policies for the explorers to govern their post by); and getting your explorers to cross over into your department. NOTE: This 1-day class will be held on Saturday. Lead Instructor: Mark Black, Lincoln Heritage Council 700 Industrial Co-Supervisor: Joe Kinney, Lexington Division of Fire & Emergency Services (LFD) Co-Supervisor: Butch McKinney, Kentucky Fire Commission 701 Industrial Fire Brigade Off-site Course (Toyota Plant Georgetown) This course will cover the laws and regulations governing fire protection services in Industrial facilities. This class also covers fire topics pertinent to the incipient fire brigade member including fire behavior, ventilation, fire extinguishers, standpipe operations and other topics necessary for the team member. Students should come prepared with personal protective equipment including gloves, hardhat/helmet, steel-toed shoes and eye protection. Class will be held at the Toyota Georgetown facility. This is a 1 1/2 day seminar, with the half day on Thursday (to begin after 12:00 noon) and a full day on Friday (8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) A tour of the facility will also be included pending tour availability. Directions to Toyota will be available at registration. NOTE: This 2-day class will be held Thursday through Friday. Lead Instructor: TMMK Fire Department. 702 Confined Space Rescue Off-site Course (Toyota Plant Georgetown) This course will begin by covering 29 CFR Permit Required Confined Spaces and work its way through the equipment and procedures required to execute a rescue from a Confined Space. Vertical and Horizontal spaces will be displayed and made available to execute rescues from. Air quality monitoring, rope rescue, rescue tripod, basic to advanced rigging and permitting procedures will be covered as part of this course. State Fire Rescue Training s new Confined Space Trailer will be used as part of this class. Students should come prepared with personal protective equipment including gloves, hardhat/helmet, steeltoed shoes and eye protection. NOTE: This 4-day course will be held Thursday through Sunday. Lead Instructor: Instructors for this class will be from Area 7 State Fire Rescue Training. 18

18 2008 Homeland Security Conference and Kentucky Fire School Incident Command Co-Chairs Robert G. Hendricks, Chief, Lexington Division of Fire and Emergency Services (LFD) Ronnie Day, Executive Director, KY Fire Commission State Fire Rescue Training Command and Logistics Chuck Cremeans, KY Fire Commission - State Fire Rescue Training Instructor, Area 10 Finance Sub-Committee Chief Hendricks, Ronnie Day, Tom Arnold and Charlie Shaw Exhibits and Lodging Charles Shaw, KY Fire Commission - State Fire Rescue Training Instructor, Area 14 Administration and Chaplaincy KY Fire Commission Staff Jimmy VanCleve, KY Fire Commission - State Fire Rescue Training Coordinator, Area 3 Registration David Mattingly, Assistant Chief, Lexington Division of Fire and Emergency Services (LFD) Stewart Dawson, Lexington Division of Fire and Emergency Services (LFD) Public Information Public Affairs, KY Office of Homeland Security (KOHS) Curriculum Sub Committee Fire Suppression Group Bill Bailey, Lexington Division of Fire and Emergency Services (LFD) Ed Schmidt, KY Fire Commission - State Fire Rescue Training Coordinator, Area 2 Prevention Education Group James Branham, Lexington Division of Fire and Emergency Services (LFD) Richard Peddicord, Assistant Director, State Fire Marshal s Office EMS Group Mike Gribbin, Lexington Division of Fire and Emergency Services (LFD) Letch Day, KY Board of Emergency Medical Services (KBEMS) Homeland Security/FEMA Group Tom Arnold, KY Office of Homeland Security Wayne Mullannix, Division of KY Emergency Management Special Operations Group Casey Hall, KY Fire Commission - State Fire Rescue Training Coordinator, Area 5 Rick Jordan, Battalion Chief - Lexington Division of Fire and Emergency Services (LFD) Officer Training Group Whitney Innes, KY Fire Commission - State Fire Rescue Training Coordinator, Area 15 Bill Carver, KY Fire Commission - State Fire Rescue Training Coordinator, Area 4 Industrial Group Joe Kinney, Lexington Division of Fire and Emergency Services (LFD) Butch McKinney, KY Fire Commission 19

19 A Special Thanks to our KFA Sustaining Members Equipment, Inc. 508 D Happy Valley Road Cave City, KY Craig Hiser Accumed Billing PO Box 2122 Riverview, MI Advanced Fire & Rescue Equipment, Inc. 365 Persimmon Circle Boonville, IN Nick Gapinski Alberts Men s Shop/Uniforms 809 Monmouth Street Newport, KY Fred Schillings America s Bravest Equipment Company PO Box Louisville, KY Dana Frost Bluegrass Fire Apparatus 207 Peterson Drive Elizabethtown, KY Chris Bluegrass Fire Equipment PO Box Lexington, KY John Baker Bluegrass Uniforms, Inc 3533 Dahlia Way Bowling Green, KY Jason Colson Bound Tree Medical 5200 Rings Road Dublin, OH Diana Wertenberger Command Seagrave Fire Equipment 8216 Blue Ash Road Cincinnati, OH Joseph Barkey Dove Designs Route 1 Box 275G Monticello, KY Chris Hays Emergency Services Insurance Program PO Box 5670 Cortland, NY Bill Dixon Emergeny Equipment PO Box Cincinnati, OH Mike Brady ESIP/Public Entity Insurance 1056 Wellington Way, Suite 130 Lexington, KY Michele Finke Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc PO Box 249 Holden, LA Betsy Reeves Finley Fire Equipment 3533 Dahlia Way Bowling Green, KY Fire Department Service & Supply 3920 Bardstown Road Louisville, KY Linda Trautwein Firecom 4785 Pleasant Grove Road Lexington, KY Barry Jackson Frontline Fire Equiment PO Box 1713 Hyden, KY GBC Customized Calendars 420 Rosebud Lane Winchester, KY Kathy Whitmore HELP 287 Frontage Road Campbellsburg, KY Mike Hilliard High Tech Rescue, Inc 250 Rockbridge Road Shelbyville, KY James Riddle Interspiro, Inc nd Avenue Pleasant Prairie, WI Jeff Stigall Kentucky Association of Counties 380 King s Daughters Drive Frankfort, KY Bob Arnold

20 Kentucky Association of Fire Chiefs c/o Anchorage Fire/EMS 1400 Evergreen Road Anchorage, KY Chief Walter Lage Kentucky Public Entity Programs/VFIS PO Box Edgewood, KY Steve Sieverveld Kentucky State Fire Marshal 101 Sea Hero Road Frankfort, KY Richard Peddicord Labtronics Inc th Street Catlettsburg, KY Life Net Air Medical Services 975 River Bend Road Frankfort, KY David Williams MobileEyes Inspection Software (TradeMaster, Inc.) 1150 Stephenson Hwy Troy, MI Tom Gorman Mountain Valley Insurance 267 Terrell Lane Suite A Barbourville, KY Faye Rice NFPA 3257 Beals Branch Road Louisville, KY Russ Sanders Orr Safety Corporation Interchange Drive Louisville, KY Paul Miller Ford, Inc 975 New Circle Road Lexington, KY G. Wells PHI Air Medical of Kentucky 1001 Monarch Street Suite 100 Lexington, KY William Dukes Plymovent 115 Melrich Road Cranbury, NJ 8512 Provident Insurance 272 Alpha Drive Pittsburgh, PA C. Bens Public Safety Equipment Co Brookside Drive East Peewee Valley, KY Chris Haunz Schellers Fitness & Cycling 1987 Harrodsburg Road Lexington, KY Bill Goodwin Siegel s Uniforms 101 SE 4th Street Evansville, IN Fred Levine Summit Fire Apparatus 11 Sperti Drive Edgewood, KY Joe Messmer Sutphen Corporation 7000 Columbus Marysville Road Amlin, OH Harry Sutphen Tech Med Industries 5203 Park Emerson Drive Suite C Indianapolis, IN Thomas Bennett Tennessee Equipment Supply Inc 921 Olive Road Knoxville, TN Cliff K Vehicle Systems, Inc 629 Shelby Street Lexington, KY Bob Burns Vogelpohl Fire Equipment 2770 Circleport Drive Erlanger, KY Todd Vogelpohl Wathen Sales & Services 255 M Cain Road Brandenburg, KY Jim Rock Wynn Fire Equipment PO Box 1585 Corbin, KY Charles Wynn

21 Course Grid (X indicates days and X means it is repeated) Homeland Security and Emergency Management Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Crime Scene Management for Emergency Responders X Response to Radiological - Nuclear Incidents X ICS 300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents X X X Meth Lab Awareness (New Course) X Fire Suppression Aircraft Firefighting (Bluegrass Airport) X X X X Structural Firefighting (House Burn) (New Course) X X Rapid Intervention (RIT) X X X X Basic Fire Fighting (New Course) X X X X Pump Maintenance and Testing (Lex. Fire Training Center) X X Fireground Ergonomics: Working Stronger, Working Smarter X Emergency Medical Services EMS Administrator s Workshop (New Course) X X EMS Evaluator X EMS Instructor Curriculum Orientation X EMT Refresher (Lex. Fire Training Center) X X X Special Operations F.A.R.M. - Fundamentals of Agricultural Rescue Mechanics X X X X Vehicle Extrication X X Structural Collapse X X X X Fire Department Planning and Response to Weather-Related Emergencies X Large Animal Emergency Rescue (New Course) X X Officer Training NFA - Incident Safety Officer X X NFA - Leadership I X X NFA - Managing Company Tactical Operations-Decision Making X X What every Chief should know about the ISO Grading Schedule and X Evaluation Process (New Course) Fire Service Accreditation - Center for Public Safety Excellence (New Course) X X Arson, Prevention, & Education Arson I: NFA Arson Detection for the First Responder X X X Arson II: Fire Scene Investigations X X X Arson III: Legal Issues for Fire Investigations X X X Fire Alarms X X Sprinkler Inspections X X X X Basic Chaplaincy X Advanced Chaplaincy/Firefighter Maintenance X X Fire Prevention Officer X X X The Basics of Fire & Life Safety Education Programs (New Course) X X How to start a Fire Explorer Program (New Course) X Industrial Training Industrial Fire Brigade X X Confined Space Rescue X X X X 22

22 Homeland Security Conference and 79th Annual Kentucky State Fire School June 11-15, 2008 Lexington Convention Center, Radisson Plaza Hotel, and Hyatt Regency Hotel (DUPLICATE THIS FORM AS NEEDED) (PLEASE COMPLETE ALL BLANKS) Department/Agency Your Rank/Title: Last Name First Name Home Address City County State Zip Address FF ID # or SS # Day Phone Night Phone Fax DEADLINE FOR PREREGISTRATION IS MAY 31, st Choice - Class # / Name Class Selection 2nd Choice - Class # / Name Thursday - Friday - Saturday - Sunday - Check One: [ ] Volunteer [ ] Career [ ] Industrial [ ] Other Check# Prior to May 31 - $45.00 After May 31 - $65.00 Mail completed registration form with Application Fees to: State Fire School P.O. Box 700 Calhoun, Kentucky Make Checks Payable to: KCTCS-KY Fire Commission Only one name per registration form will be accepted. Applications will be accepted through May 31. After May 31, all registrations will be entered at the conference registration desk in Heritage Hall. Visit out website for the latest updates on the Homeland Security Conference and 79th annual Kentucky State Fire School. The website can be viewed at: kctcs.edu/kyfirecommission. 23

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26 1. Rupp Arena (the white x indicates the main entrance to Convention Center) 2. Lexington Convention Center (Heritage Hall) 3. Lexington Opera House A. Hyatt Regency Hotel B. Radisson Plaza Hotel P. Parking Lots The purple area between Rupp Arena and the Hyatt is the Shops at Lexington Center. The green area is Triangle Park. Red circles indicate gate entrances to Parking Lots. Parking in Hyatt Lot on High St and Radisson parking garage is free to registered hotel guests. All others will be required to pay for parking. Cox Street lot is free to all participants unless another public event is being held at that time in which case there would be a parking fee during that event. 27

27 Make plans to attend next year June 10-14, 2009.