85th Annual X indicates day(s) courses are offered and R indicates a course repeat Course # Course Name Thurs Fri Sat Sun Kentucky Learn By Doing (Hands- on Courses) 101 IFSAC Airport Firefighting X X X X 102 IFSAC Driver Operator/Pumper X X X X State Fire School 103 IFSAC Driver Operator/Aerial X X X X 104 IFSAC Tanker Operations and Water Supply X X 105 Basic Firefighting (off- site course Lexington Fire Training Academy) X X X 106 Let s Fight Fire X X X 107 Rapid Intervention Team Training X X X X 108 Foam Fire Streams X 109 Do s and Don ts of Heavy Vehicular Rescue X X 110 DPH Radiation Class X 111 EMT Refresher X X X 112 Junior Firefighter Mini Academy X X 113 Agriculture and Farm Incidents X X X X 114 Public Safety Diving 1 (PSD1) X X X X 115 Forestry Firefighting (S130/S190) X X X X 116 High- Rise Firefighting X X X X National Fire Academy/KCTCS Degree Classes 201 NFA Leadership I (Degree FRS 2073) X X 202 NFA Preparing for Initial Company Operations (Degree FRS 2016) X X 203 Lexington, Kentucky June 5-8, 2014 Hazardous Materials Awareness (Degree FRS 1046) & Operations (Degree FRS 1047) Fire Investigations, Inspections, Prevention, and Public Education 301 Arson I NFA Arson Detection for First Responders (Degree FRS 2074) X X X X X X 302 Arson II Fire Science Investigations X X X Where Dreams Come True 303 Arson III Legal Issues for Fire Investigations X X X 304 Continuing Education for Fire Alarm Inspectors X Josh 305 Day Fire Inspector is in I both pictures above at Lexington X Station X 5, the ambitious dream in 1993, and as a new firefighter in 2013.
General Information 85th Annual Kentucky State Fire School Conference-at-a-Glance Wednesday June 4, 2014 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Registration Heritage Registration Desk Thursday June 5, 2014 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration Heritage Registration Desk 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Classes in Session 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch (on your own) 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Classes in Session Friday June 6, 2014 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration Heritage Registration Desk 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Classes in Session 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch (on your own) 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Classes in Session 4:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Welcome and Opening Ceremony Entrance to Heritage Hall 4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Exhibits and Vendors Heritage Hall 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Free Cookout Heritage Hall Saturday June 7, 2014 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration Heritage Registration Desk 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Classes in Session 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Exhibits and Vendors Heritage Hall 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Free Cookout Heritage Hall 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Classes in Session 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Bike Night Activities Lot between Rupp Arena/Heritage Hall (Everyone invited, with or without a bike) Sunday June 8, 2014 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Registration Heritage Registration Desk 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Classes in Session 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch (on your own) 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Classes in Session 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, Kentucky 40383, phone 859-256-3100.
Hotel Accommodations Rooms are $100 per night (government rate) and are blocked for Kentucky State Fire School. Hilton Lexington/Downtown 369 West Vine Street 859-231-9000 or 877-539-1648 (ask for group code KYSFSH) Hyatt Regency-Lexington 401 West High Street 859-253-1234 or 800-233-1234 (ask for group code G-KFAS) Clarion Hotel 1950 Newtown Pike Lexington, KY 40511 Registration Pre-registration is highly recommended. Register online at http://kyfirecommission.kctcs.edu/ You may also send completed registration form along with application fee to: State Fire School P.O. Box 700 Calhoun, KY 42327 Fees Pre-registration $60 (until May 28) Late or on-site registration $75 (after May 28) Friday Evening Exhibit Show & Cookout FREE! Saturday Exhibit Show & Lunch Cookout FREE! On-site registration will be located on the ground floor (Level 1) of the Lexington Convention Center in the Heritage Hall Registration area. The Lexington Convention Center is a part of the Hyatt Regency/ Rupp Arena complex and is directly across the street from the Lexington Downtown Hotel and Conference Center at the Hilton. See Conference-at-a-Glance for on-site registration dates and times. All students must check in at registration to confirm seat in classes and receive other essential conference information including classroom locations and bus schedules. All lead instructors are required to check in prior to the start of class to obtain instructor packets and receive final instructions for completion of administrative forms. Register early to assure a spot in your first class choice. Registrations accepted until May 28, 2014. After May 28 you may only register on-site at the school. Exhibits The Exhibit and Vendor Showcase is the largest display of emergency service equipment, supplies, and services in Kentucky. Exhibitors come from several states showing everything from collectibles to fire apparatus. You do not have to be a registered student or conference attendee to participate in the Exhibit and Vendor Showcase or the Bike Night activities. We strongly encourage emergency service personnel to patronize and purchase from our loyal and dedicated exhibitors!
X indicates day(s) courses are offered and R indicates a course repeat Course # Course Name Thurs Fri Sat Sun Learn By Doing (Hands- on Courses) 101 IFSAC Airport Firefighting X X X X 102 IFSAC Driver Operator/Pumper X X X X 103 IFSAC Driver Operator/Aerial X X X X 104 IFSAC Tanker Operations and Water Supply X X 105 Basic Firefighting (off- site course Lexington Fire Training Academy) X X X 106 Let s Fight Fire X X X 107 Rapid Intervention Team Training X X X X 108 Foam Fire Streams X 109 Do s and Don ts of Heavy Vehicular Rescue X X 110 DPH Radiation Class X 111 EMT Refresher X X X 112 Junior Firefighter Mini Academy X X 113 Agriculture and Farm Incidents X X X X 114 Public Safety Diving 1 (PSD1) X X X X 115 Forestry Firefighting (S130/S190) X X X X 116 High- Rise Firefighting X X X X National Fire Academy/KCTCS Degree Classes 201 NFA Leadership I (Degree FRS 2073) X X 202 NFA Preparing for Initial Company Operations (Degree FRS 2016) X X 203 Hazardous Materials Awareness (Degree FRS 1046) & Operations (Degree FRS 1047) Fire Investigations, Inspections, Prevention, and Public Education 301 Arson I NFA Arson Detection for First Responders (Degree FRS 2074) X X X X X X 302 Arson II Fire Science Investigations X X X 303 Arson III Legal Issues for Fire Investigations X X X 304 Continuing Education for Fire Alarm Inspectors X 305 Fire Inspector I X X
X indicates day(s) courses are offered and R indicates a course repeat 306 Fire Inspector II X 307 Basics of Fire and Life Safety Education X 308 Continuing Education for Fire Suppression System Inspectors X 309 Regulations and Laws Concerning Fireworks X Seminars 401 All Hazards Awareness Workshop X R 402 EMS Evaluator/EMS Instructor Orientation X 403 Emergency Response to School Bus Incidents X 404 EMS Support to Law Enforcement Operations/Situational Awareness X 405 Traffic Incident Management X R 406 Meth Lab Awareness X R 407 KYTF- 1: The USAR Initiative, USAR Awareness X R 408 Basic Chaplaincy X X 409 Applicants Agent Briefing X X X X 410 Above the Line/Below the Line Haz- Mat IQ X Senior Management Courses 501 Risk Communication X 502 Managing Large Scale Incidents X 503 Transition to Chief Officer X 504 Fusion Center X AM 505 House Bill 1 X PM
100 Learn By Doing (Hands-on Courses) 101 IFSAC Airport Firefighting The NFPA 1003 Standard for Airport Firefighter Professional Qualifications identifies the minimum requirements for a firefighter who has demonstrated the knowledge and ability to perform with responsibilities in aircraft rescue and firefighting. The purpose of this program is to identify experienced fire service personnel who demonstrate competency in the performance requirements necessary to perform the duties of an Airport firefighter. A person certified at the Airport Firefighter level will have demonstrated competency in the necessary knowledge and skills, to function as a firefighter at an airport facility. KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCY AREAS TESTED Fundamental aircraft firefighting techniques, use of Proximity Protective Personal Equipment (PrPPE), civil and military aircraft construction, critical components, hazards and systems, oxygen-enriched atmospheres, aircraft egress and ingress, aircraft fuels, crash scenes and critical stress management. CERTIFICATION PROCESS An attempt at IFSAC certification is available the last day of class. A person submits a completed application to the Kentucky Fire Commission. The candidate shall remit the prescribed written test sitting fee ($15), attempt a written examination of 100 multiple choice, true/false or matching questions and participate in a skills examination. Upon successful completion of the written and skills exams, provide all documentation, fees are submitted and prerequisites are satisfied, the candidate shall become eligible to receive an accredited certification from the Kentucky Fire Commission. PREREQUISITES Firefighter I - accredited certification and pre-requisites associated with Firefighter I Firefighter II - accredited certification and pre-requisites associated with Firefighter II This is a 4-day course Thursday-Sunday with skills testing available on Sunday. Full PPE is required including SCBA and a spare cylinder. Students must be 18 years of age or older. Lead Instructor: Carl Faulkner, State Fire Rescue Training IFSAC Staff 102 IFSAC Driver Operator/Pumper The NFPA 1002 Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver Operator Professional Qualifications identifies the minimum requirements for a person at an advanced level of progression in the fire service. The purpose of this program is to identify fire service personnel who demonstrate competency in the performance requirements necessary to perform the duties of a pumper driver operator. A person certified as a Pumper Driver Operator will have demonstrated competency in the necessary knowledge and skills, associated with the driving and operation of a fire service pumping apparatus. KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCY AREAS TESTED Vehicle inspection, driving skills, basic preventive maintenance, positioning of apparatus, pump operation, production of streams, hydraulic calculations, water supply systems, sprinkler systems, and relay pumping. CERTIFICATION PROCESS An attempt at IFSAC certification is available the last day of class. A person submits a completed application to the Kentucky Fire Commission. The candidate shall remit the prescribed written test sitting fee ($15), attempt a written examination of 100 multiple choice, true/false or matching questions and participate in a skills examination. Upon successful completion of the written and skills exams, provide all documentation, fees are submitted and prerequisites are satisfied, the candidate shall become eligible to receive an accredited certification from the Kentucky Fire Commission. PRE-REQUISITES Firefighter I - accredited certification and pre-requisites associated with Firefighter I This is a 4-day course Thursday-Sunday with skills testing available on Sunday. Full PPE except for SCBA is required. Students must be 18 years of age or older. Lead Instructor: Tony Crouch, State Fire Rescue Training IFSAC Staff
103 IFSAC Driver Operator/Aerial The NFPA 1002 Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver Operator Professional Qualifications identifies the minimum requirements for a person at an advanced level of progression in the fire service. The purpose of this program is to identify fire service personnel who demonstrate competency in the performance requirements necessary to perform the duties of an aerial driver operator. A person certified as an Aerial Apparatus Driver Operator will have demonstrated competency in the necessary knowledge and skills, associated with the driving and operation of a fire service aerial apparatus. CERTIFICATION PROCESS An attempt at IFSAC certification is available the last day of class. A person submits a completed application to the Kentucky Fire Commission. The candidate shall remit the prescribed written test sitting fee ($15), attempt a written examination of 100 multiple choice, true/false or matching questions and participate in a skills examination. Upon successful completion of the written and skills exams, provide all documentation, fees are submitted and prerequisites are satisfied, the candidate shall become eligible to receive an accredited certification from the Kentucky Fire Commission. KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCY AREAS TESTED Vehicle inspection, driving skills, basic preventive maintenance, placement, stabilization, operation of aerial device, elevated master streams, emergency operation of aerial device when disabled and operation of fixed equipment or devices on the apparatus. PREREQUISITES Firefighter I - accredited certification and pre-requisites associated with Firefighter I This is a 4-day course Thursday-Sunday with skills testing available on Sunday. Full PPE except for SCBA is required. Students must be 18 years of age or older. Lead Instructor: Steve Barton, State Fire Rescue Training IFSAC Staff 104 IFSAC Tanker Operations and Water Supply The NFPA 1002 Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver Operator Professional Qualifications identifies the minimum requirements for a person at an advanced level of progression in the fire service. The purpose of this program is to identify fire service personnel who demonstrate competency in the performance requirements necessary to perform the duties of a mobile water supply driver operator. A person certified as a Mobile Water Supply Driver Operator will have demonstrated competency in the necessary knowledge and skills, associated with the driving and operation of a fire service tanker/tender. CERTIFICATION PROCESS An attempt at IFSAC certification is available the last day of class. A person submits a completed application to the Kentucky Fire Commission. The candidate shall participate in a skills examination and remit the proper certification fee. Upon successful completion of the skills exam, provided all documentation, fees ($15) are submitted and prerequisites are satisfied, the candidate shall become eligible to receive an accredited certification from the Kentucky Fire Commission. KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCY AREAS TESTED Vehicle inspection, driving skills, basic preventive maintenance, placement, operation and set-up of water shuttles, fill and dump sites. PRE-REQUISITES Firefighter I - accredited certification and pre-requisites associated with Firefighter I Driver/Operator Pumper - accredited certification and pre-requisites associated with Driver/Operator Pumper This is a 2-day course Saturday-Sunday with skills testing available on Sunday. Full PPE except for SCBA is required. Students must be 18 years of age or older. Lead Instructor: Tiger Robinson, State Fire Rescue Training IFSAC Staff
105 Basic Firefighting 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. This 3-day course will be offered Thursday-Saturday. Class is limited to 30 students. Full PPE is required including SCBA and a spare cylinder. Students must be 18 years of age or older. Lead Instructor: Battalion Chief Chris Sweat, Lexington Division of Fire and Emergency Services Training Academy Staff 106 Let s Fight Fire This class is a physically demanding class, teaching firefighters the effective way to utilize minimal equipment efficiently and safely. This course will allow students to use the newly acquired Kentucky Fire Commission s Fireblast mobile training unit, allowing firefighters to do forcible entry, ventilation, search and rescue, above and below grade firefighting, ladders, and much more. The course is designed for those firefighters who have had at least the Fire Commission recommended 20 hours of initial training. This 3-day course will be offered Friday-Sunday. Full PPE is required including SCBA and a spare cylinder. Students must be 18 years of age or older. Lead Instructor: Scott Lawson, Lieutenant at Lebanon FD, Firefighter at Danville FD, and SFRT Instructor 107 Rapid Intervention Team Training This advanced four day class is designed for the experienced firefighter, who wants to expand their knowledge, skills, and performance during RIT operations. The RIT classroom portion consists of various topics focusing on theory, preventative RIT operations, thermal imaging, and basic equipment utilized in RIT operations. Hands on Training is EXTREMELY demanding both mentally and physically. HOT evolutions re-enforce and develop the skills of firefighter survival and rescue, mayday procedures, and RIT 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 4-day course will be offered Thursday-Sunday. Limited to 30 students. Full PPE is required including SCBA and a spare cylinder. Students must be 18 years of age or older. Lead Instructor: Captain Dustin Whited, Lexington Fire Department, Lexington Fire Department Special Operations, Technical Rescue Team
108 Foam Fire Streams This class will provide a wide range of knowledge and skills for the subject of Foam Fire Streams. This class will include information on Class A, Class B and Compressed Air Foam Fire Streams and will include classroom presentations followed by outside demonstrations and evolutions. This 1-day course will be offered on Sunday. Full PPE is required, SCBAs are not needed. This class meets FRT Degree Requirements of 1042 Foam Fire Streams I and FRT 2024 Foam Fire Streams II. Lead Instructors: Bill Birkle and Wayne Isaacs, Kentucky Fire Commission, State Fire Rescue Training Area 7 Chauncey Naylor, Retired Firefighter, Industrial Firefighter, Williams Fire & Hazard Control 109 Do s and Don ts of Heavy Vehicular Rescue This intensive 2-day course will utilize a classroom portion as well as practical evolutions on heavy vehicles. Students will be instructed in the most effective heavy rescue techniques which have been designed with the safety of both the rescuer and the victim in mind. Included will be information and evolutions on incidents involving both light and heavy vehicles. This 2-day course will be offered Friday-Saturday. Class is limited to 25 students. Safety equipment required for this course include: Helmet, eye protection, extrication jumpsuit/turnout gear, gloves, and boots. Prerequisite: One year of service and a working knowledge of rescue tools. Lead Instructors: Matt Haddle, Kentucky Fire Commission, State Fire Rescue Training Area 5, Staff of Roberts Heavy Towing and Recovery Special Thanks to Lee Roberts and Staff 110 DPH Radiation Class The Commonwealth of Kentucky Radiation Health Program in concert with the US Department of Energy Transportation Emergency Preparedness Program (TEPP), is providing an 8 hour course which provides fundamental knowledge for responding to transportation incidents involving radiological material and builds on training in existing hazardous materials curriculum. This training is to ensure that federal, state, tribal, and local responders have access to the plans, training, and technical assistance necessary to safely, efficiently, and effectively respond to transportation accidents involving radioactive materials. To accomplish this mission, a suite of tools have been developed to aid the response jurisdictions in their readiness activities. This 1-day 8 hour course will be offered on Friday. The format of this training will be a four hour classroom session followed by four hours of hands-on experience and will include the use of live radioactive sources. Lead Instructor: Homer Druin and Curt Pendergrass, Kentucky Department for Public Health 111 EMT Refresher This is the mandatory section of the U.S. DOT EMT-Basic Refresher as required for recertification as a National Registry EMT-Basic. This 21-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 two-hour HIV/AIDS education requirement. This 3-day course will be offered Friday-Sunday. Lead Instructor: Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services Staff
112 Junior Firefighter Mini Academy This class will provide an opportunity for the Junior Firefighters in the Commonwealth to participate in State Fire School. Junior Firefighters age 14 and older, affiliated with a fire department, may attend and participate in this program. Junior Firefighters age 15 and older should bring their turnout gear and SCBA to participate in the handson activities offered with this class. This 2-day course will be offered on Saturday and Sunday. Every Junior Firefighter must bring their required Training and Emergency Contact Form signed by the Fire Chief of their department. This course will include classroom and hands-on activities led by State Fire Rescue Training instructors. Lead Instructors: Marc Henderson, John Vessels, and Everett Roberts, Kentucky Fire Commission and SFRT 113 Agriculture and Farm Incidents This class will offer students a look into rescue considerations when dealing with agriculture and farming operations. Several outside agencies will be involved in bringing this class to school. Students may choose from any or all of the days listed: Day 1 (Thursday) with Air Evac Day 2 (Friday) with Air Methods Day 3 (Saturday) PHI Air Medical Day 4 (Sunday) Farm Rescue Awareness (morning/classroom) Farm Rescue Operations (afternoon/hands on) Rural Medical Trauma (morning/classroom/ems training) Rural Trauma (afternoon/hands on) and Dealership Tour of Equipment Grain Bin/ATV and Utility Vehicle Safety (morning/classroom) Grain Bin/ATV and Utility Vehicle Safety (afternoon/hands on) Large Animal Rescue (morning/classroom) Large Animal Rescue (afternoon/hands on) Safety equipment required for this course include: Helmet, eye protection, extrication jumpsuit/turnout gear, gloves, and boots. Lead Instructors: Dale Dobson, Kentucky Department of Agriculture, SFRT Instructor Area 5 Shannon Sparks, Kentucky Department of Agriculture Safety Coordinator Whitney Turner, Kentucky Department of Agriculture, Equine Specialist 114 Public Safety Diving 1 (PSD1) Emergency Response Diving International, Interspiro Fire/Rescue, Diving Unlimited International This Full Face Mask course provides the skills and knowledge for the PSD diver to utilize full face masks for emergency response diving. While basic full face mask topics and skills are presented, other topics and skills include encapsulation, communications with a full face mask, selecting proper masks for emergency response diving and decontamination procedures. Drysuit OPS course is designed to develop the knowledge and skills that are necessary for drysuit diving operations in emergency response diving. In addition to the fundamental skills of drysuit diving, other important topics include encapsulation, contaminated environments, protecting potable water supplies and decontamination procedures. This 4-day course will be offered Thursday-Sunday. Class Room and Water Skills required for certification. Minimum 12 students, with a maximum of 25. Open to all divers with open water certification by a recognized dive training agency. Students must show proof of certification (c-card) at the beginning of the class. $40.00 certification Fee to be paid on day of class All students are required to bring SCUBA mask and SCUBA System. Dry Suits and Full Face Mask for students will be provided by DUI and Interspiro. However, you may bring your own if you have them. Instructors: Buck Buchanon, Senior ERDI Instructor Trainer Jeff Stigall, ERDI Instructor, Regional Manager Interspiro Fire/Dive Rescue
115 Forestry Firefighting (S190/S130) S-190: This course provides instruction in the primary factors affecting the start and spread of wildfire and recognition of potentially hazardous situations. It is designed to meet the fire behavior training needs of a firefighter type 2 (FFT2) on an incident. We will identify factors of fuels, weather, and topography that affect the start and spread of wildfires. The course will also cover the contributing factors that indicate the potential for increased fire behavior that may compromise safety. S-130: This course is designed to provide entry level firefighters skills. Topics will cover how to construct a fire line using various methods, extinguishing fire with or without the use of water, and how to observe factors in a wildfire environment which could impact safety. Lookouts, Communications, Escape Routes, and Safety Zones will also be covered. This 4-day course will be offered Thursday-Sunday. PPE may be required and will be conveyed in your class confirmation once registered. Instructors: Kentucky Division of Forestry 116 High-rise Firefighting This class will address the common problems faced when fighting fires in High-Rises, as well as Standpipe-Equipped Buildings. With the high number of false alarms at many of these buildings, we hope to combat complacency by developing a better mindset and prepare students for the high physical and mental demands required to mitigate these incidents. This class will be using the book PennWell book "Firefighting Operations In High-Rise and Standpipe- Equipped Buildings" by Assistant Chief Dave McGrail of the Denver Fire Department as its source of information with permission from the author and Bobby Halton, Fire Engineering Editor in Chief. Among the many valuable topics covered will be: Standpipe system pressure regulating devices, pressure restricting devices and pressure reducing valves Cautious and disciplined elevator use during high-rise operations Elevator rescue operations Proper engine company suppression selection, including techniques to operate more powerful firefighting weapons with limited manpower Air support operations during high-rise emergencies, with or without an internal resource This 4-day course will be offered Thursday-Sunday. Full PPE is required including SCBA and a spare cylinder. Lead Instructor: Gary Clarke, Retired Lexington FD Lieutenant, Captain Morehead FD, SFRT Instructor Area 9 2014 State Fire School Committee Co-Chair Ronnie Day Executive Director, Kentucky Fire Commission Co-Chair Keith Jackson Fire Chief, Lexington Division of Fire and Emergency Services Gregg Baer Battalion Chief, Lexington Division of Fire and Emergency Services Chris Crawford President, Kentucky Firefighters Association Jeff Pohlman First Vice-President, Kentucky Firefighters Association Bruce Roberts Division Director, Kentucky Fire Commission Pat Thompson SFRT Division Director, Kentucky Fire Commission Therese Cheney Executive Assistant, Kentucky Fire Commission Charlie Lott SFRT Coordinator Area 1 Jimmy VanCleve SFRT Coordinator Area 3 Bill Birkle SFRT Coordinator Area 7 Duane Suttles SFRT Coordinator Area 9 Marc Rudder SFRT Coordinator Area 13 Marc Henderson SFRT Industrial Coordinator Kevin Williams Southeast Apparatus
200 National Fire Academy/KCTCS Degree Classes 201 NFA Leadership I (Degree FRS 2073) 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. This course addresses techniques and approaches to problem-solving, identifying and assessing needs of subordinates, conducting meetings effectively, and decisionmaking for the company officer. This 2-day course will be offered Thursday-Friday. This class satisfies the requirements for FRS 2073 in the KCTCS Fire/Rescue Science Associate Degree Program. Limited to 40 students. Lead Instructor: Kevin Baker, Kentucky Fire Commission, State Fire Rescue Training Area 15 202 NFA Preparing for Initial Company Operations (Degree FRS 2016) This is a 2-day National Fire Academy course that is designed to develop a better understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a Company Officer in preparing their company for incident operations. This course is designed for company officers, acting company officers, senior firefighters responsible for the management of a single fire company at an emergency incident. It benefits those who are responsible for company readiness, personnel safety, and leadership as it relates to company operations. This 2-day course will be offered Saturday-Sunday. This class satisfies the requirements for FRS 2016 in the KCTCS Fire/Rescue Science Associate Degree Program. Limited to 40 students. Lead Instructor: Kevin Baker, Kentucky Fire Commission, State Fire Rescue Training Area 15 203 Hazardous Materials Awareness (Degree FRS 1046) and Operations (Degree FRS 1047) These courses are to provide first responders with the information they need to take appropriate initial action when hazardous material incidents are encountered. Hazardous Material Awareness provides information to first responders to recognize the presence of hazardous materials, protect themselves, call for help, and deny entry to area. Hazardous Materials Operations provides information for first responders to recognize to presence of hazardous materials, respond in a defensive mode to control the release and spread of the product, thereby protecting nearby persons, the environment and property. The Operations course will include practical exercises. Hazardous Materials Awareness (8 hours) will be offered on Thursday Hazardous Material Operations (24 hours) will be offered on Friday, Saturday and Sunday Full PPE is required including SCBA and a spare cylinder. Lead Instructor: Chris Spaulding, Kentucky Fire Commission, State Fire Rescue Training Area 6 2nd Annual Bike Night Saturday June 7 behind Rupp Arena Everyone Invited, No Bike Needed
300 Fire Investigations, Inspections, Prevention, and Public Education 301 Arson I NFA Arson Detection for First Responders (Degree FRS 2074) 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. This 2-day course will be offered Thursday-Friday. This class satisfies the requirement for the FRS 2074 in the KCTCS Fire/Rescue Science Associate Degree Program. Limited to 40 students. Lead Instructor: Rusty Todd, Kentucky Fire Commission, State Fire Rescue Training, Area 5 302 Arson II Fire Science 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. You must have a signed permission form or letter from your chief prior to attending fire investigation courses taught by the Kentucky Chapter IAAI. For further information contact Rusty Todd at russell.todd@kctcs.edu. This 3-day course will be offered Thursday-Saturday. Limited to 40 students. Lead Instructor: Jim Kanavy, Kentucky Chapter International Association of Arson Investigators 303 Arson III Legal Issues for Fire Investigations This course is the final and concluding level in arson investigations. This course emphasizes 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. The Fire Scene Investigations course must be sanctioned by the Kentucky Chapter IAAI. A certificate or documentation must be provided at registration. This 3-day course will be offered Thursday-Saturday. Limited to 30 students. Lead Instructor: Kentucky Chapter International Association of Arson Investigators 304 Continuing Education for Fire Alarm Inspectors This class is developed and presented for the industry professionals that are required to attend and receive recertification credit for licensure. It will help the students have a deeper understanding of fire alarm systems. Class will have discussions as to where they are required, installed and maintained, proper inspection of the systems, how they function, how they help save lives, and how they may benefit the fire service. This class qualifies for the six (6) hours continuing education required for State Certified Fire Alarm Inspectors. This 1-day course will be offered on Friday. Course approved for 6 hours continuing education for Fire Alarm Inspectors and KY Building Codes Officials certification. Lead Instructor: Richard Peddicord, Kentucky State Fire Marshal s Office
305 Fire Inspector I This class is the second step in the Fire Marshal s newly revised Inspector Certification program. This class is designed for fire professionals that perform fire prevention inspections on a daily basis. This class will provide instruction on the 2012 fire codes. Prior knowledge of dealing with inspections is required. This class will consist of two days of instruction followed by an exam. Students are encouraged to bring a tablet computer or laptop and calculator. This 2-day course will be offered Thursday-Friday. Instructors: Calvin Crupper, Deputy State Fire Marshal and Mike Burke, Deputy State Fire Marshal 306 Fire Inspector II This class is the third step in the Fire Marshal s newly revised Inspector Certification program. This class is designed for the fire inspectors and building code officials that deal with life safety issues on a daily basis. The students will get detailed instruction on occupancy requirements and occupant loads. This class will consist of two days of instruction followed by an exam. Students are encouraged to bring a tablet computer or laptop and calculator. Prerequisite to this class is the Fire Inspector I certification. This 1-day course will be offered Saturday. Instructors: Calvin Crupper, Deputy State Fire Marshal and Mike Burke, Deputy State Fire Marshal 307 Basics of Fire and Life Safety Education This course will instruct students on basic fire & life safety educational programs and how to begin a fire & life safety education program. Learn where to find resources, materials, props, 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 & carbon monoxide detector giveaways and installation programs. This 1-day course will be offered Friday. Instructor: Greg Schultz, Fort Thomas Fire Department 308 Continuing Education for Fire Suppression System Inspectors This class will satisfy the requirements for the 6 hours continuing education for fire suppression sprinkler inspectors licensed by Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction in the state of Kentucky. The class will cover NFPA 25 for the inspection of Water based suppression systems. This 1-day course will be offered Thursday. Instructors: Richard Peddicord, Kentucky State Fire Marshal s Staff 309 Regulations and Laws Concerning Fireworks This class will give the up to date laws and regulations of fireworks temporary sales, storage requirements, placement of booths and stands and permanent year round retail stores. This 1-day 4 hour course is offered on Sunday. Instructors: Calvin Crupper, Deputy State Fire Marshal; Mike Burke, Deputy State Fire Marshal; Sheena Richardson, Deputy State Fire Marshal
400 Seminars 401 All Hazards Awareness Workshop During this one day workshop, attendees will receive indoor lectures in the morning on the emerging threat posed by improvised explosives to first responders. After lunch, students will travel via bus to a remote site to witness live demonstrations of conventional and improvised explosives, most of which can be mixed using common household chemicals. This demonstration is designed to underscore the potential danger of these chemicals, both in the hands of terrorists as well as juvenile experimenters. Students are encouraged to dress appropriately for the weather, hats and rain gear may be needed. It is recommend students bring outdoor chairs. This 1-day class will be offered on Thursday and repeated again on Friday. This class open to all first responders, including Law Enforcement, Fire, Rescue, EMS and Emergency Management. Lead Instructors: FBI, ATF, and DEA 402 EMS Evaluator/EMS Instructor Orientation 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. The second half of 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. This 1-day course will be offered Saturday. Lead Instructor: Paula Coyle, Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services 403 EMS Support to Law Enforcement Operations/Situational Awareness Events such as active shooters in the recent years have produced changes in response protocols. Law Enforcement has moved to an aggressive response which has opened the opportunity to access victims for immediate care. This access does come with some risk since they are still in the warm zone. The US Fire Administration has recently recommended the adoption of policies and procedures that will provide this level of care. Are you prepared to implement these recommendations and conduct the training necessary? The morning session of this seminar will bring awareness to the potential threats and provide guidelines for your department to consider. In the afternoon session we address the need to help our First responders in an ever changing violent World. The daily news reveals senseless attacks on EMS, Fire, and Police as First Responders to critical Incidents. These acts leave us with questions and thoughts why and how could this happen. In most cases our country is reactive not proactive. We have developed a sound and comprehensive program that covers the necessary areas of training to assist our First Responders in conducting their day to day operations in a safer manner. We offer a series of classes regarding situational awareness to a higher level. First Responders need training in how to deal with various critical incidents, such as: ( assaults, domestic violence, emergency protective orders, Intoxicated individuals, medical runs, Meth labs, Shootings, Large Shootings - schools, malls, theaters, Stabbings, Terrorism). This training covers most areas they could possibly encounter. This training will instruct them on how to approach a scene, analyze and decipher a sound tactical method conducive to their safety. Being aware of their surroundings and knowing what to look for is half the battle at times. This 1-day course will be offered Sunday Instructors: Scott Barker, Supervisory Special Agent (Retired), FBI and SFRT Instructor Area 9 Rick Harrison, Fire Chief of Buechel Fire Protection District
404 Emergency Response to School Bus Incidents Nearly 1,500 accidents occur on average each year involving school buses on Kentucky s narrow roadways. In addition, other incidents such as hostile acts or medical emergencies may occur carrying students. The focus of this program will provide a basic overview of the types of school bus emergencies, how to develop pre-plans with other agencies, and how to manage these potentially chaotic events. Heavy rescue operations will be briefly discussed in this class, but this course is not intended to be a heavy rescue class and does not focus on the technical aspects of extrication. This 1-day course will be offered on Sunday. Lead Instructor: Reggie Morgan, Kentucky Fire Commission, State Fire Rescue Training, Area 13 405 Traffic Incident Management The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is offering the first national, multi-disciplinary Traffic Incident Management (TIM) process and training program. This unique training for first responders promotes a shared understanding of the requirements for safe, quick clearance at traffic incident scenes; prompt, reliable and open communications; and motorist and responder safeguards. Governors, transportation leaders, and incident response agencies across the country can save lives, time, and money by promoting the full-scale deployment of the innovative TIM training program. Using a multiple discipline perspective, first responders within states, regions, and localities learn how to operate more efficiently and collectively. We will cover recommended TIM procedures and techniques. For example, first responders learn how the placement of response vehicles and traffic control devices can either aid or impede responder and motorist safety and impact how quickly traffic flow can be restored. Extensive research and testing has gone into the development of the TIM training program launched nationwide. This 1-day course will be offered Saturday and repeated again on Sunday. Lead Instructor: Terry Wattenbarger, Kentucky Fire Commission, State Fire Rescue Training, Area 13 406 Meth Lab Awareness This course will provide the participant an overview of the emerging methamphetamine threat in Kentucky. The drug s 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. Clandestine 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. This 1-day course will be offered Friday and repeated again on Sunday. Lead Instructor: Mark Boaz, Kentucky Fire Commission, State Fire Rescue Training, Area 3 407 KYTF-1 : The USAR Initiative, USAR Awareness Recent disasters over the past few years within the Commonwealth have demonstrated a growing need for technical rescue across the Commonwealth. The KY Fire Commission, The KY Office of Homeland Security and several fire departments have partnered to begin developing a state technical rescue team (USAR) to address this important need. This course will introduce the student to the concept of USAR, the Kentucky Initiative and what can be done on the awareness level to help in mitigation efforts. Areas such as engineering, safety, collapse patterns and the FEMA marking system will be explored. This 1-day course will be offered Thursday and repeated again on Friday. Lead Instructor: Captain Ryan Hogsten, Lexington Fire Department Special Operations
408 Basic Chaplaincy The Basic Fire Chaplain Training includes 14 hours of course material designed to introduce the fire chaplain to ministry in the fire service. Topics include Ministry to Firefighters, Ministry to Fire Victims, Critical Incident Stress, Fire Department Funerals, Fire Chaplain Operations, and many others. The class also serves as a great annual refresher for all fire chaplains. This 2-day course will be offered Thursday-Friday. Lead Instructor: Lee Twombly and Kentucky Federation of Fire Chaplains 409 Applicants Agent Briefing This course will provide valuable information regarding the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recovery programs and also other federal and state disaster assistance funding opportunities. Attendees will learn what steps to take before, during, and after an event to ensure a successful recovery process. The emphasis of this course is on the maximization of available assistance and the understanding of program requirements. Attendees who successfully complete the course will be designated as a Certified Applicant Agent by Kentucky Emergency Management. This 4-day course is offered Thursday-Sunday Lead Instructors: Stephanie Robey, KYEM Recovery Branch Manager, Jessica Mitchell, Kentucky Public Assistance Officer 410 Above the Line/Below the Line Haz-Mat IQ The HazMatIQ FRO system incorporates the proven Above the line /Below the Line size-up tool while instructing First Responders equipped with a handful of instruments, whether they can safely enter the Hot Zone to attempt a rescue. This is accomplished by teaching responders how to use and understand meters (Radiation meter, 4-gas meter and Temperature Gun) and reagent papers (ph and F papers). This equipment assures their safety when they choose to enter the hot zone to attempt a rescue. Provides your department with a SOP/ SOG containing procedures on safely responding to any Hazardous Materials Emergency. Trains First Responders on the HazMatIQ FRO charts (cheat sheets) Equips and trains your responders on the use of the NIOSH pocket guide. Currently First Responders are trained only on the DOT Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) that provides limited on information needed to make a Go or No Go decision. This 1-day course is offered Friday. Lead Instructor: To be provided by Kentucky Emergency Management and www.hazmatiq.com 500 Senior Management 501 Risk Communications This seminar will address best practices of risk and crisis communications and organizational reputation management. Material will cover the challenges and opportunities in professionalizing internal organizational communication and integrating social media and media relations strategies in external communications. Students will engage the lessons from the seminar in a multi-level crisis communications response scenario. This 1-day course will be offered on Thursday. Lead Instructors: Shari Veil, Division of Risk Sciences Director, University of Kentucky Laura E. Young, M.A., DePaul University, Doctoral Student at the University of Kentucky
502 Managing Large Scale Incidents Members of the Louisville Division of Fire will be discussing various incidents that taxed their resources, had intense media coverage, and/or required outside the box thinking. These incidents include both fire and other emergency response incidents. This 1-day course will be offered on Friday. Lead Instructors: Command Staff of the Louisville Division of Fire 503 Transition to Chief Officer This seminar is designed to assist the company officer and recently promoted command level officer in the transition to Chief/Executive Officer in the fire service. This course is designed to provide each of you with the basis for research into areas beyond the strategy and tactics necessary to mitigate fire, EMS or hazardous materials incidents. We will discuss strategy and tactics, but our main goal and focus will be to provide you with the tools necessary to maintain, sustain, and grow your department. The seminar and discussion will assist you in the systematic procedures of planning, organizational management, budgeting, team building, communications, and a number of other leadership dynamics. We will plant the seed; it will be up to you to nurture and yield the benefits. This 1-day course will be offered on Saturday. Lead Instructor: Chief Keith Jackson, Lexington Fire Department 504 Fully Involved Kentucky Intelligence Fusion Center/Fire Service Liaison Is your fire department FULLY INVOLVED? Firefighters are often the first to arrive at an incident scene, allowed into industry for the purpose of preplanning, and spend countless hours doing home inspections. These actions could result in observing suspicious or criminal activity. Suspicious activity, whether occurring in rural or urban settings, can be the key to identifying criminal and terrorist plots being developed on a local, state, or national scale. This class identifies trends and behaviors of individuals or groups associated with terrorist or criminal organizations. Firefighters will receive instruction on recommended actions to effectively report these observations to the Kentucky Intelligence Fusion Center (KIFC) and will learn the value that intelligence sharing can bring to the fire service through the KIFC s liaison program. This 4-hour course will be offered Sunday morning. Lead Instructor: Tom Arnold, Training Program Coordinator, Kentucky Office of Homeland Security 505 House Bill 1 What your department needs to know In 2013, the Kentucky General Assembly passed HB1 to have the Department of Local Government establish an online central registry for the reporting and dissemination of administrative and financial information and audit requirements by special purpose governmental entities, including most Kentucky volunteer fire departments. Staff from the Department of Local Government will be on hand to present and answer questions regarding this legislation, and what you need to do to be compliant. This 4-hour course will be offered Sunday afternoon. Lead Instructor: Department of Local Government Staff State Fire School Sponsors Kentucky Fire Commission/SFRT Lexington Division of Fire and Emergency Services Kentucky Firefighters Association Kentucky Association of Fire Chiefs Kentucky State Fire Marshal Kentucky Board of EMS Firefighter Combat Challenge Sponsored by the Kentucky Fire Commission Saturday June 14 & Sunday June 15 The Hilton at Lexington Green, Lexington, KY For more information contact Bruce Roberts at 859-256-3481
85th Annual Kentucky State Fire School June 5-8, 2014 Lexington Convention Center/Hilton Lexington Downtown/Hyatt Regency Hotel (DUPLICATE THIS FORM AS NEEDED. PLEASE COMPLETE ALL BLANKS) Department/Agency Last Name Your Rank/Title First Name Home Address City County State Zip E-Mail FF ID# or DOB Day Phone Night Phone Fax By submitting this application, you agree to allow yourself to be photographed by fire school staff. These photos may be used by the sponsoring organizations in future promotions in print or electronic media. 1st Choice Class # and Name Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 2nd Choice Class # and Name Check One: ( )Volunteer ( )Career ( )Industrial ( )Other Registration fee: $60 prior to May 28 $70 after May 28 Check # Register on line at http://kyfirecommission.kctcs.edu/ You may send your completed registration form with application fee to: State Fire School P.O. Box 700 Calhoun, KY 42327 Make checks payable to: State Fire School Only one name per registration application will be accepted. Applications will be accepted through May 28. All registrations received after this date will be processed at the conference registration desk at the Lexington Convention Center/Heritage Hall. Visit our website for the latest updates on the 85th Annual Kentucky State Fire School. The website is located at http://kyfirecommission.kctcs.edu/