Aviation Fire Officer Program Information Guide

Aviation Fire Officer Program Information Guide Dr. Eric James Russell Program Director-Aviation Fire Officer Utah Valley University College of Aviation and Public Services Department of Emergency Services

Table of Content About the Program 3 Courses and Course Description 4 Program Schedule 5 Program Marketing Plan 6 Program Partnerships 7 Program Faculty 8 Program Stewards 9

About the Program As aviation grows, the possibilities of aviation incidents and accidents grow along with it. The individuals called upon to respond, rescue, and mitigate these incidents are known as Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighters (ARFF) men and women who receive specialized training far above and beyond the common structural firefighter and who operate in a sector of emergency services known as Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting. To date, the Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting career field only offers entry-level responder training and education to operate as an ARFF firefighter, all advanced education for current and aspiring ARFF Company Officers consist of structural-focused fire officer academics. In the fall of 2014, Utah Valley University s Department of Emergency Services changes this by offering two academic programs to the local, national, and international aviation fire and emergency services community. The goal of the program is to provide academic credentialing for ARFF Company Officers. The program is a first of its kind two-year degree program as well as a one-year academic certificate program designed specifically for the current and aspiring ARFF leader. In addition, the two-year degree program and the academic certificate program prepare graduates to pursue the professional designation programs offered by the American Association of Airport Executives/Aircraft Rescue Firefighting Working Group. The Associate of Applied Science in Emergency Services-Aviation Fire Officer The Associate of Applied Science in Emergency Services-Aviation Fire Officer degree is the first of its kind associate degree program offered 100% online to meet the needs of the aviation fire and emergency services career field throughout the world. The Associates of Applied Science in Emergency Services, which the emphasis is a part of, is a 63-credit degree that focuses on developing the aviation fire officer. The emphasis consists of courses pertaining to airport firefighting, aircraft related mass-casualty incidents, aircraft mishaps, airport operations for the emergency responder, and aviation terrorism. The purpose of the Aviation Fire Officer emphasis is to develop well-rounded educated aerospace rescue and firefighting leaders. The Certificate of Completion in Aviation Fire Officer The Certificate of Completion in Aviation Fire Officer is the first academic credentialing program of its kind offered 100% online to meet the needs of the aviation fire and emergency services career field throughout the world. The AFO certificate is a 30-credit program with a focus on developing leadership within the aviation fire and emergency services sector. The Certificate of Completion in Aviation Fire Officer is an education program preparing the graduating student to function in an aviation emergency services leadership position as well as municipal, county, state, and federal fire and emergency organizations.

ESAF 2100 Airport Firefighter Emphasis Courses and Current Course Catalog Descriptions Explores the theories and fundamentals associated with airport rescue firefighting. Addresses safety, operations and agents associated with aircraft rescue and firefighting procedures. Provides an overview of communications, apparatus, tools and equipment specific to the aerospace emergency service delivery. ESAF 2110 Aircraft Related Mass Casualty Incidents Involves the planning, response, mitigation and management of a mass casualty incident resulting from a crashed aircraft. Includes issues relating to medical treatment, triage and transportation. Examines how the command structure functions as well as how operations personnel work on the scene of mass casualty incident. ESAF 2120 Aircraft Mishaps Teaches the learner how to locate and use past aircraft accident and mishap data from various government agencies in order to develop relevant lesson plans and training courses for emergency responders. Learning how to research this information will strengthen emergency service agencies involved in aircraft rescue firefighting by giving them the tools and knowledge to develop relevant guidelines, protocols, procedures, and training evolutions based on current mishaps and findings. ESAF 2130 Aviation Terrorism Response Deals with the threats associated with terrorism and the aviation industry as they relate to the emergency service response. Examines past acts of terror along with present and future threats and their connection to aerospace emergency services planning and response. Identifies various aspects of aviation security and control in correlation to the emergency responders' responsibilities. ESAF 2140 Airport Operations for the Emergency Responder Offers responders an understanding of ground operations, communications, layout, movements and functions in order to operate effectively within the boundaries of an airport. Discusses the complex, unfamiliar setting responders face associated with daily operations of an airport.

Program Schedule The Associate of Applied Science in Emergency Services-Aviation Fire Officer Fall of First Year Course Title Credits ENGL 1010 Introduction to Writing 3 ESEC 1140 Emergency Medical Technician--Basic 9 ESFF 1000 Introduction to Emergency Services and Ability Testing 4 Semester total: 16 Spring of First Year Course Title Credits ESFO 1350 Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply 3 PES 1097 Fitness for Life 1 ESAF 2100 Airport Firefighter 3 ESFF 2100 The Desire to Serve 3 Tech 1010 Introduction to Technology 3 PSY 1010 General Psychology 3 Semester total: 16 Fall of Second Year Course Title Credits COMM 1020 Public Speaking 3 ESAF 2110 Aircraft Related Mass Casualty Incidents 3 ESAF 2120 Aircraft Mishaps 3 ESAF 2130 Aviation Terrorism Response 3 ESAF 2140 Airport Operations for the Emergency Responder 3 Semester total: 15 Spring of Second Year Course Title Credits Any emergency services, aviation, or advisor approved course 16 Semester total: 16 The Certificate of Completion in Aviation Fire Officer Fall of First Year Course Title Credits ESAF 2100 Airport Firefighter 3 ESAF 2110 Aircraft Related Mass Casualty Incidents 3 ESAF 2120 Aircraft Mishaps 3 ESAF 2130 Aviation Terrorism Response 3 ESAF 2140 Airport Operations for the Emergency Responder 3 Semester Total 15 Spring of First Year Course Title Credits Any Emergency Services or related advisor approved courses 15 Semester Total 15

Program Marketing Plan The marketing plan for the Aviation Fire Officer program consists of a five-tiered approach utilizing free source, social media, paid advertising, program stewardship, and industry partnerships. The goal of this approach is to capture as much publicity as possible in the most cost-effective way. The following provides a brief overview of each of the marketing tiers. It needs noting, that UVU s Katrina Barlow designed the program s logo and UVU s Amy Bury is designing the program banners, web/course headings, and e-brochures. Marketing Justification Sources Budget Free Source Access to user traffic from sites provides free leads to the programs website Utah Valley University website; Fire and Emergency Services Blogs; The Fire Critic; ARFFINFO; Aviation Fire Journal Links Page; UVU s ON $500 (Communications and Outreach) Social Media Paid Advertising Program Stewardship Industry Partnerships Branding Access and global reach to a wired community using direct advertising and access to the end user Direct professional marketing to the customer Leaders of industry will champion programs they believe in as well as offer guidance, oversight and support Industry leads change; they support innovation and demand success Visible marketing and brandings paid for by those who support and have pride in the institution as well as the program Blog Facebook; Twitter (#UVUARFF); Instagram; Linked-In; Google Plus Aviation Fire Journal; Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting Working Group Magazine; Fire Engineering Magazine Three individuals with company officer experience from the ARFF industry Aircraft Rescue Firefighting Working Group (Established-LOA); Utah Fire and Rescue Academy (Established-Web Design & Consulting) UVU-AFO branded Clothing and Merchandise $1,000 (Click Through-Direct Marketing) $10,000 (direct advertising cost) $1000 (Communications and Swag) $2500 (Travel and Expenses) $500 (design and estorefront hosting) In the spring of 2014, the program will need a marketing individual who will focus on this plan; during the R410 process, the developers of UVU s AFO program requested a part-time administrative position to focus on overseeing, marketing, and advertising the AFO program.

Program Partnership Utah Valley University s Aviation Fire Officer Program has an established partnership with the Aircraft Rescue Firefighting Working Group s Airport Master Firefighter and Airport Fire Officer Programs:

Program Faculty Eric Russell (Fulltime Faculty-Program Director) Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership Master of Science in Executive Fire Service Leadership Captain (ret.) United States Air Force Fire and Emergency Services John Fisher (Fulltime Faculty) Doctor of Philosophy in Education International Emergency and Disaster Relief Gary Noll (Fulltime Faculty) Master of Education Fire Chief (ret.) United States Air Force Fire and Emergency Services Thomas Sturtevant (Part time Faculty) Doctor of Education Associate Dean College of Aviation and Public Services Matthew McNabb (Part time Faculty) Master of Science in Fire and Emergency Service Administration Corporal-Oklahoma City Fire Department Gaylen Fish (Part time Faculty) Master of Science in Emergency Management Captain Hill Air Force base Fire Department Assistant Chief of Operations-Utah Air National Guard Fire and Emergency Services Jenny Nicholson (Part time Faculty) Bachelor of Science in Emergency Services Assistant Chief-United States Air Force Fire and Emergency Services

Program Stewards William Mulcahey is a retired 27-year veteran Fire Captain of the Fire Department City of New York (FDNY) and the Editor-in-Chief of the Aviation Fire Journal. With over 35 years of combat firefighting and rescue experience as a member of the volunteer, military and professional municipal fire / EMS services, he has earned numerous state and national training certifications. A highly decorated FDNY Fire Officer, he was awarded the Henry D. Brookman Medal and the Firefighter Thomas Elsasser Memorial departmental Medals for Valor, among other citations for meritorious acts. He is a member of the FDNY Honor Legion, FDNY Emerald Society and member of the FDNY Uniformed Fire Officers Association (IAFF Local 854). Having served Honorably in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam war as a Fire Protection Specialist, he has conducted extensive international research on Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) techniques, firefighting tactics and airport fire safety issues for over 35 years. An FAA certified ARFF Firefighter, he holds a degree in Fire Science. He is also a Professional Registered Nurse (RN) and a trained Paramedic. Jason Graber is a captain with the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Fire and Rescue Department and is currently assigned to the fire operations division at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Graber has been with MWAA since 2003 and served as a captain since 2008. In addition to captain, he has previously held the ranks of firefighter and firefighter/technician and is a member of the technical rescue and hazardous materials response teams at both Ronald Reagan Washington National and Washington Dulles International Airports. As an officer, he has spent time in both shift and staff level positions including serving in the safety and training division for two and half years. Graber is a member of the ARFF Working Group and currently serves on the Board of Directors and is the Secretary and Education and Training Affairs Officer. He previously served as the Section Two Section Manager. Overall, Graber has served in the fire service since 1998 starting with Darien Volunteer Fire Company in Darien, New York and continuing with the Leesburg Volunteer Fire Company in Leesburg, Virginia. Graber also has previous experience in law enforcement and emergency services dispatching. Graber holds an associate's degree in Criminal Justice from State University of New York at Canton and is currently pursuing a bachelor s degree in Fire Administration from Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio. Gaylen Fish is a Captain at Hill AFB Fire Department in Utah, where he is assigned at the main crash station. He has been a firefighter for 20 years with ten of those years on active duty in the U.S. Air Force. Captain Fish is a Department of Defense Rescue Technician and a firefighter safety and survival instructor. Gaylen Fish also works for the Utah Air National Guard, where he holds the rank of Master Sergeant (E-7) and currently serves as the Assistant Chief of Operations. Captain Fish holds a Master of Science in Emergency and Disaster Management and a Bachelor of Science in Fire Service Administration from American Military University.