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SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS FOR FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE

SAFETY COURSE

FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY (A-493-0075)

In the Base Year and four (4) option years, it is estimated that ten (10) courses may be needed in each year. Additionally, the Government’s option to extend by six (6) months in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.217-8 will be included and it is estimated that five (5) courses may be needed. Quantities may fluctuate from year to year depending on the anticipated student demand for this training and available funding. Training schedules are planned on a year-to-year basis and the contractor will be notified at least sixty

(60) days prior to the beginning of each fiscal year as to the number and locations where the training will be held. Classes may be held, for example, in the following locations:

NORFOLK, VA

SAN DIEGO, CA

JACKSONVILLE, FL

PEARL HARBOR, HI

PORT HUENEME, CA

OCONUS (SIGONELLA, ITALY/YOKOSUKA, JAPAN)

There is the potential for “add-on” convenings of the class to be scheduled during the fiscal year if the need arises. These convenings will only be scheduled with the concurrence of the contractor.

SPECIFICATIONS FOR FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY COURSE

1.0 Scope of Work

The contractor shall provide services for the Naval Safety and Environmental Training Center (NAVSAFENVTRACEN), Norfolk, VA. These services shall provide instruction for the safety and occupational health training course described below.

2.0 Mission

The goal of the NAVSAFENVTRACEN is to provide quality safety, health, and environmental and emergency management training to selected personnel in order to enhance skills at the basic, intermediate, and advanced levels in order to prepare personnel in their designated specialty or field.

3.0 Definitions

3.1 List of Commonly Used Acronyms

CFR Code of Federal Regulations CIN Course Identification Number

COR Contracting Officer’s Representative CP Contingency Plan

Enclosure (1) DOD Department of Defense

DON Department of the Navy NAVSAFENVTRACEN Naval Safety and Environmental Training Center SOH Safety Occupational and Health QCP Quality Control Plan RFP Request for Proposal SME Subject Matter Expert SOW Statement of Work

3.2 A demonstration is a method of instruction whereby the instructor(s) actually performs the procedures or tasks that are being reviewed.

3.3 A workshop is a method of instruction whereby the students are allowed to perform the procedures or tasks that have been demonstrated to them by the instructor(s).

Workshops must be accomplished under the supervision of the instructor(s).

3.4 Training equipment is material that SOH and environmental professional’s may encounter in the performance of their duties, i.e., respirators, monitoring equipment, protective clothing, etc.

3.5 Formal teaching experience is defined as time spent by an instructor in front of a classroom of students conducting training from a lesson plan. The training may take the form of lectures, oversight of students working in groups, working with students in a one-on-one basis in the resolution of academic problems, using audiovisual hardware and software in the presentation of a topic, supervising students during field exercises, and so forth.

4.0 Deliverable Product

4.1 The contractor shall provide training for NAVSAFENVTRACEN using contractor-owned/provided learning materials, equipment and methodologies to produce a graduate that satisfies NAVSAFENVTRACEN mission, and the learning objectives contained in the course outline. Once the contractor’s learning material is developed and accepted, it becomes property of the Government.

5.0 General Conditions

5.1 General

5.1.1 All personnel employed by the contractor entering the government furnished facilities shall conform to all safety, security, work conditions, regulations and procedures which may be in effect during the contract period and shall be subject to such checks as may be deemed necessary to assure that no violations occur. No employee will be permitted on the government furnished facilities when such check reveals that the employee’s presence would be detrimental to the security of the facilities or accomplishment of work.

5.1.2 Contractor personnel assigned to teach a course shall have expertise in the subject area and instructional experience. The personnel shall be familiar with all initial presentation and remediation procedures, training aids, devices and equipment associated with the course and shall be evaluated by both the contractor and government. Contractor instructors will be evaluated by government SME’s and by student critiques.

5.1.3 All contractor technical instructors and technical instructor supervisors shall abide by the rules and regulations concerning the maintenance of personal standards for instructor integrity, grooming, conduct, speech, and student fraternization. The morale and motivation of student and instructional personnel must be maintained at a high level to ensure a favorable learning environment.

5.1.4 Contractors are to provide all training materials used in the course, including instructor lesson plans, student handouts, references, charts, manuals, tests, audiovisual aids, and training equipment. Contractors may prepare materials or use their already existing course materials, modified as necessary, to conduct the training in accordance with the SOW.

Materials produced or used by the contractor, including handouts provided for student retention, will become property of the government.

5.1.5 There is no predetermined list of training equipment, handouts, audiovisual aids, references (other than those cited in the course outline), manuals, etc., to be used in the course. However, the use of computer-generated graphics (e. g., PowerPoint) to supplement lectures is required. The selection of these materials is at the discretion of the contractor, all copywritten guidelines must be followed. It is required, however, that the course will use training equipment (see definition of training equipment in paragraph 3.4), handouts (may be included as a part of the student guide/manual), and other audiovisual aids, e.g., videotapes, DVDs, etc.

5.1.6 The government will provide classroom space, with chalk/dry marker boards and projection screen/monitor. For classes taught in Norfolk, the government will provide an LCD projector and computer workstation. However, for locations other than Norfolk, the contractor is responsible to provide an LCD projector and computer laptop unless the course manager indicates this equipment is available at that location.

5.1.7 Contractors are to include all topics/discussion points contained in the course outline. Deviation is allowed only as indicated in paragraph 11.0(c).

5.1.8 The awarding of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and/or CIH/CSP

Certification Maintenance Points shall be the responsibility of NAVSAFENVTRACEN and not that of the contractor. However, the contractor may be requested to provide certain course data so that course certification may be obtained.

5.1.9 In all instances of disciplinary matters between contract employees and government personnel, the contractor shall prepare a written report to the COR which includes a summary of the events. A formal contractor investigation is not required.

5.1.10 The contractor will submit to the COR a course completion report within thirty (30) days after the end of each class convening. The report shall include, as a minimum: a completed student attendance sheet, student data records (if necessary), student critiques (if necessary), drop/failure records (if applicable), student test answer sheets and instructor comments/observations. The instructor shall encourage every student to complete and submit a student critique using the NAVSAFENVTRACEN online learning portal (SAKAI) at the end of every class Note: the contractor will provide one (1) copy of the test containing one hundred and fifty (150) questions at the beginning of the contract to be kept on file at the NAVSAFENVTRACEN. Any revisions to the test throughout the contract will be submitted to the COR or Course Manager at NAVSAFENVTRACEN.

5.1.10.1 Unless otherwise directed, the contractor will/shall email the student attendance sheet with grades annotated, drop/failures and walkins to the course manager within three (3) days at the conclusion of the course. Note: DOD ID numbers must be validated with students prior to sending to course manager.

5.1.10.2 The course manager will provide official

NAVSAFENVTRACEN graduation certificates for the course by adding students to the commands learning portion (SAKAI) upon class completion. The contractor will ensure students provide their current email address on the last day of training. The contractor will provide the course manager a completed graduation roster verifying the students email addresses are correct.

The students email addresses will be entered into SAKAI by the course manager, the students will receive a link which allows them to complete the end of course survey and download their certificates. These certificates shall be made available for download by students at the end of each course to students who have successfully completed the course, if at all possible. In the event that tests cannot be graded before students are dismissed on the final day, it is the responsibility of the contractor to ensure students are notified of their test result.

5.1.11 Attendance Policy

Any student missing more than 20% of a class will fail the course and not receive a graduation certificate. The contract instructor should contact the COR or course manager immediately to discuss the student’s situation. The government retains the right to make the final decision on whether or not a student will be allowed to stay for the remainder of the course.

5.1.12 Submission of Invoices

All invoices for completed course of instruction shall be submitted to the COR within five (5) working days after return from travel. Submitted invoices will include the fixed price cost for the convenings taught, as well as any reimbursement for travel and per diem.

5.2 Security

5.2.1 The course taught under this contract is unclassified.

5.2.2 Permits/Decals

Each contract instructor/manager shall obtain a permit/decal as required by the visited activity security office as necessary to enter the work sites.

5.2.3 Security Requirements

The contractor shall conform to all DOD, DON, and local security instructions.

5.2.4 Physical Security/Key Control

The contractor shall conform to all current and applicable DOD, DON, and local command instructions regarding physical security and key control. The contractor shall maintain key control over assigned keys.

5.2.5 Personal Security/Anti-Terrorist

After award of the contract, the contractor shall become knowledgeable of all current Foreign Clearance Guide, DOD, DON, State Department and local command instructions pertaining to personal security and anti-terrorist issues. This will require each instructor to complete required training and forms such as Level One Anti-Terrorist training, Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (SERE) Training, Human Rights Training, Country Specific and Isolated Personnel Report (ISOPREP) also known as a PRO-file within the time frames required by the guiding regulations. Training will be accomplished either on-line or through other means as arranged by the contractor and the NAVSAFENVTRACEN.

The completion of such training shall be reported to the COR, or course supervisor. The contractor shall not receive any compensation for this training. Periodic refresher training is required.

5.3 Safety

The contractor shall conform/comply with all referenced safety instructions. Any safety related problems shall be addressed immediately to the COR.

5.4 Accident Reports

The contractor shall conduct an investigation into all accidents occurring on government property involving contract employees and report the findings in writing of such an investigation to the COR within three (3) calendar days after the occurrence. When required, the contractor shall provide input for reporting accidents involving Navy students.

5.5 Contract Work Hours

Classes typically begin at 0800 and end at 1630 on each day with a ten (10) minute break every hour and an hour for lunch. Occasional non-standard training days may be required by emergencies, and operational commitments; therefore, in these cases, as much prior notification as possible will be provided to the contractor. However, the course is designed for whole days and should not vary substantially from this format, e.g., ending after a half-day on the last day, two-hour lunches or ending class two hours early on days in the middle of the course. Likewise, extending past the normal ending time can only be done with the students' option since many students may have off-hour commitments. Holidays shall be limited to those normally scheduled for the United States federal government employees. Legal holidays for the purpose of this contract are:

New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Day Columbus Day President’s Day Veterans Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Juneteenth Day Christmas Day Independence Day

5.6 Travel

The contractor shall conduct all travel in accordance with FAR 31.205-46, Joint

Federal Travel Regulations and Joint Travel Regulations. In the event that the allowable per diem limits for an area must be exceeded (i.e., lodging), the contractor must receive approval from the COR prior to travel.

5.7 Dress Requirement

The contractor shall ensure that all instructors and supervisors who are in direct contact with students in instruction maintain a standard of grooming and personal appearance that reflects a high degree of pride in themselves and in their employees, and in keeping with their position as a professional in a military environment.

5.8 Academic Standards

In cases of student academic problems, the contractor is expected to provide counseling and remediation. The contractor shall notify the COR or Course Manager immediately of any student having academic problems. The government reserves the right to make any decision concerning termination or extension of training for the student with academic problems.

5.9 Inability of Contractor to Perform

In the event that an instructor is unable to teach a class due to illness, injury or death, the contractor must have a CP in place to replace that instructor within twenty-four (24) hours at their own expense. In addition, the government reserves the right to request that an instructor be replaced due to poor performance. The CP must also address the manner in which this instructor will be replaced. Such plans must be included in Phase II, Part I (Written Proposal) and may be reviewed by the COR at any time after award.

5.10 Poor Performance

The following elements, which comprise examples of poor instructor performance, can ultimately result in the removal of the instructor if these actions remain unabated:

regularly late for class poorly prepared to teach (which frequently results in the instructor reading overhead transparencies, or notes to the students) disorganized, resulting in poor time management, student confusion, and/or jumping from topic to topic and not following the syllabus regularly unable to answer students’ questions (most likely due to lack of knowledge regularly refusing to answer students’ questions (either due to lack of knowledge, lack of preparation, agenda anxiety, lack of respect of students) regularly dismissing class early (more than an hour before dismissal time) failure to remediate routinely unwilling to remediate routinely having to remediate more than 10% of the class inappropriate language (vulgar, sexist, racist, or language that shows disrespect for the students) inappropriate visual aids (sexist or racist PowerPoint slides) either unwilling or incapable of ascertaining the level of the class’s knowledge and teaching at that level routinely unwilling, or incapable of, controlling the discipline of the class (e.g., allowing disruptive side conversations to occur during the instructor’s presentation of the course material, allowing students to show up late thereby disrupting the class)

6.0 Student/Instructor Ratios: Student Loading

6.1 Student/instructor ratios must be such that there is an adequate number of instructors at all times to ensure effective coverage of the entire course, student remediation during class hours, and student supervision and safety. NAVSAFENVTRACEN will reimburse the travel and per diem expenses for one (1) instructor to teach this course.

6.2 The maximum class size is thirty (30). The government reserves the right to cancel a convening due to low enrollment at no cost/penalty to the government. All proposed substitutes (no matter when they are proposed during the performance period) shall have qualifications that are equal to or higher than the qualifications listed above. The contractor will be notified no later than twenty-one (21) days prior to the first day of the class, if the minimum class size is not met.

6.3 The government reserves the right to exceed the class size on a case-by-case, limited basis at no extra cost to the government if agreed to in advance by the COR and the contractor.

7.0 Qualifications

7.1 Contractor

7.1.1 The contractor shall provide personnel who meet the experience levels required as stated herein.

7.1.2 The contractor shall be able to provide qualified instructors of the course on dates as agreed to in this contract.

7.1.3 The contractor shall present evidence of ongoing or recent experience (within three years) in conducting technical training courses similar in scope and difficulty to the safety training course set forth in this RFP.

7.1.4 Once an instructor(s) has become "established" teaching this course, if any

"new" instructors must be brought in to teach the course, a transition period must be provided whereby the new instructor must teach one or more convenings with a previously "established" instructor. The government will monitor his/her progress through a review of student critiques and, if necessary, a technical review per the guidance in paragraph 9.2 of this RFP. It is expected that the instructional staff remain reasonably constant throughout the duration of the contract.

7.1.5 The contractor shall possess a knowledge and understanding of the type of educational techniques outlined in the SOW.

7.1.6 The contractor shall possess the ability to effectively manage and provide an adequate administrative staff in support of the educational/training services provided under any resulting contract.

7.2 Instructor Qualifications

7.2.1 The contractor shall be responsible for employing appropriate, technically and academically qualified personnel to perform the instructor services outlined herein.

7.2.2 Instructors must have a four (4) year baccalaureate degree in any discipline and at least five (5) years of experience in fire protection and life safety, OR a two (2) year associate degree in any discipline and at least five (7) years of experience in fire protection and life safety, OR a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in fire protection and life safety, AND a minimum of three (3) years of formal instructional experience (one (1) year of experience equates to a minimum of 160 hours of classroom training time per 12-month period), AND at least one (1) year of aforementioned experience must be in teaching DoD or U.S. Coast Guard personnel, OR at least three (3) years of active duty within any service of DoD or Coast Guard (must have an honorable discharge), OR at least three (3) years working as a civil servant or contractor for any service of DoD or Coast Guard.

7.3 Contractor’s Contract Manager

The contractor shall identify a point of contact/contract manager for contractual matters. This is the individual that the COR will deal with concerning the contracted course and contract performance.

7.4 Resumes/Biographical Summaries

After award of this contract, resumes for prospective new instructors shall be submitted to the COR within (30 days) for review and approval prior to employment under the contract. All proposed substitutes (no matter when they are proposed during the performance period) shall have qualifications that are equal to or higher than the qualifications listed above.

The COR will inform the contractor directly of individuals who are acceptable. Unacceptable documentation will be returned to the contractor indicating the reason(s) for rejection. The COR will have the right to obtain, from the contractor, substantiation of information contained in any resume. The contractor agrees that during the first 120 days of the contract performance period, no personnel substitutions for the primary instructors who delivered the oral presentation during Phase II Part II of the solicitation process will be permitted unless that individual’s sudden illness, death or termination of employment necessitates such substitution. In any of these events, the contractor shall promptly notify the COR and provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitution. In the case that a substitution is allowed, the alternate instructor(s) whose resume form was submitted and approved during Phase I Part I of the solicitation process shall be the substitute.

8.0 Student Evaluation/Testing

8.1 Contractor

8.1.1 Classrooms operated by the contractor shall be manned by qualified instructors who have qualified for employment under the provisions contained herein.

8.1.2 A comprehensive knowledge test will be administered by the contractor to ensure student mastery of the course objectives. For further information, see paragraph C.1.6.1.

8.2 Government

The COR or course manager shall reserve the right to administer unscheduled tests to selected students.

9.0 Quality Control

9.1 The contractor shall conduct training as specified on the topical outline in the course SOW. The contractor is responsible for establishing, maintaining and monitoring the quality control of the services provided hereunder via a detailed QCP clearly stating his/her procedures for ensuring quality. As part of the above plan, the contractor shall establish and maintain an instructor evaluation system. Records of all instructor evaluations for contract employees shall be kept current, complete and available to the Contracting Officer or COR upon request during the performance of this contract.

9.2 The government reserves the right for the COR or his/her designated representatives to evaluate contractor performance, including both technical content and instructional techniques, at any time. Observations of the evaluator will be passed to the contractor via the COR. Direct discussion of observations by a designated representative with contract instructors is not permitted.

10.0 General Tasks/Work Requirements by Position

10.1 Instructor’s Tasks

10.1.1 Maintain a high standard of professional qualifications in instructional and technical areas.

10.1.2 Recommend any changes to the curriculum, if necessary, to the COR/Course Manager.

10.1.3 Prepare a personalized Lesson Topic Guide for each subject matter area assigned.

10.1.4 Maintain qualifications in instructional techniques, training aids, training equipment, training devices and instructional material required to teach assigned topics.

10.1.5 Prepare the classroom for instruction (e.g., ensure course materials are brought into classroom, arrange tables and chairs, layout course materials for each student) and ensure classroom is left in an orderly fashion at the end of each day, especially on the last day of the class.

10.1.6 Remediation shall be provided for any student demonstrating academic problems at any time in the course. This may take the form of one-on-one discussions during or after class hours, extra study assignments to reinforce mastery of difficult material, a review of the results of the final exam, etc. The degree of remediation will be determined by the contract instructor based upon the particular situation. It is expected that most remediation will be accomplished during regular class hours. However, there may be a need to briefly assist a student on an occasional basis after class. There is no compensation beyond that included in the contract. Any demands on a contract instructor’s time considered excessive and beyond the scope of the contract should be brought to the attention of the COR.

10.1.7 Upon request of the appropriate authority, make academic comments concerning students.

10.1.8 Ensure a dignified, harmonious and professional classroom atmosphere.

10.1.9 Administer, grade and review examinations, as necessary.

10.1.10 Report all problem areas related to assigned duties and responsibilities to contractor’s point of contact.

10.1.11 Teach all assigned topics, in accordance with contract requirements, effectively utilizing allotted time.

10.1.12 Inventory and account for assigned classroom/lab training equipment, submitting missing item reports to the contractor’s point of contact.

10.1.13 Perform operational check on assigned training equipment, devices and aids.

10.1.14 Refer unresolved military student disciplinary problems to the senior military person present.

10.1.15 Monitor students to ensure safe usage of all training equipment, devices and aids.

10.1.16 Instruct students in operation and safety requirements of shop/lab equipment for trainers.

10.1.17 Conduct class critique of test results.

10.1.18 Monitor students’ compliance with safety standards and procedures and immediately correct safety violations, reporting all persistent violations to the COR via the contractor’s point of contact.

10.1.19 Assign suitable study procedures to help both failing and non-failing students.

10.1.20 Ensure any changes in the instructions/regulations/standards listed in the topical outline are incorporated into the lesson plans and any corresponding materials provided to the students.

11.0 STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

General Notes

(a) The data provided herein represents the government’s best estimate of need based on current conditions.

(b) This course is a group-paced, criterion referenced, instructor managed, student participation, lecture/laboratory type instructional system that uses firmly established training procedures. All procedures will be accomplished in accordance with the latest instructional methodology.

(c) The outline of topics is provided as amplifying information in support of the mission objectives of the course. The contractor is bound to comply with the content of the outline, but may vary the order of the following outline:

COURSE OUTLINE

C.1.0 CIN: A-493-0075 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY

Course Length: 4 Days Class Size: 30 Student/Instructor Ratio: 30:1 (See paragraph 6.1.)

Classes: Times and places to be provided to contractor by Naval Safety and

Environmental Training Center no later than 30 days prior to required delivery date.

C.1.1 Purpose/Objective of Course

The purpose of the course is to provide safety personnel with an introductory knowledge base of the Code of Federal Regulations and the National Fire Protection Association Life Safety Code (NFPA 101) regarding fire protection and life safety. The course of instruction will include the recognition of potential fire hazard conditions, basic firefighting agents and delivery systems, and information on how to prepare emergency procedures and plans.

The following documents/regulations, as a minimum, shall be used as guidance:

- 29 CFR 1910 (Applicable portions)

- NFPA Standards (Applicable portions)

- Life Safety Code (NFPA 101)

- UFC-3-600-1 Fire Protection Engineering for Facilities

- UFC 3-600-02 O&M: Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Fire Protection

Systems

Upon completion of this course, the students will be able to:

locate and identify appropriate Subparts for fire protection and life safety in

29 CFR 1910,

demonstrate use of guidelines in the Life Safety Code (NFPA 101), cite appropriate occupancy recommendations listed in the Life Safety Code, describe the nature and classifications of fire, list the various types of fire extinguishing agents and describe their general use and applications, describe the different types of fire detection systems, fixed fire extinguishing systems, and employee alarms, identify the basic types of portable fire extinguishers and the use for each type, and write an evacuation/emergency action/fire prevention plan.

C.1.2 Target Audience

This course is designed for full-time SOH specialists, SOH technicians, industrial hygienists, industrial hygiene technicians, safety engineers and/or military personnel serving in some sort of collateral duty safety capacity. Classes usually consist of approximately 70% civilian personnel and 30% military personnel. Students may have anywhere from no experience to over twenty years of experience.

C.1.3 Method/Program of Instruction: See General Notes

C.1.4 Material to be furnished by the Government: Attendance Sheet. Also, one (1) copy of the following documents will be provided to the contractor:

UFC-3-600-1 Fire Protection Engineering for Facilities UFC 3-600-02 O&M: Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Fire Protection Systems

C.1.5 Outline of Instruction

Lesson Topic 1.0 Administration Time

Lesson Topic 2.0 Life Safety Code (NFPA 101)

2.1 Fundamental Requirements

2.2 Definitions

2.3 Classifications of Occupancies and Hazards of Contents

2.4 Means of Egress

2.5 Features of Fire Protection

2.6 Building Service and Fire Protection Equipment

Lesson Topic 3.0 Means of Egress

3.1 29CFR1910.35 Definitions

3.2 29CFR1910.36 General Requirements

3.3 29CFR1910.37 Means of Egress

3.4 Workshop (see C.1.6.5 for description)

Lesson Topic 4.0 Nature of Fire

Lesson Topic 5.0 Fire Extinguishing Agents

5.1 Water

5.2 Carbon Dioxide

5.3 Halons

5.4 Dry Chemicals

5.5 Foam

Lesson Topic 6.0 Fixed Fire Extinguishing Systems

6.1 29CFR1910.160 General Requirements

6.2 29CFR1910.161 Dry Chemicals

6.3 29CFR1910.162 Gaseous Agents

6.4 29CFR1910.163 Water Spray and Foam

Lesson Topic 7.0 Automatic Sprinkler Systems

7.1 29CFR1910.159 General Requirements

Lesson Topic 8.0 Fire Detection and Alarm Systems

8.1 29CFR1910.164 General Requirements

Lesson Topic 9.0 Portable Fire Extinguishers

9.1 29CFR1910.157 General Requirements

Lesson Topic 10.0 Fire Brigades and Medical/First Aid

10.1 29CFR1910.155 General Requirements

10.2 29CFR1910.156 Fire Brigades

10.3 29CFR1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid Requirements

Lesson Topic 11.0 Evacuation Plans (NFPA 101)

11.1 Emergency Action Plans

11.2 Fire Prevention Plan

11.3 Design and Planning Workshop (see C.1.6.6 for

description)

Lesson Topic 12.0 Fire Protection in Shipyard Employment

12.1 29CFR1915.502 Fire Safety Plan

12.2 29CFR1915.503 Precautions for hot work

12.3 29CFR1915.504 Fire Watches

12.4 29CFR1915.505 Fire Response

12.5 29CFR1915.506 Hazards of fixed extinguishing systems on board vessels and vessel sections

12.6 29CFR1915.507 Land-side Fire Protection Systems

12.7 29CFR1915.508 Training

Lesson Topic 13.0 Section 3: DOD Fire and Emergency Services Certification Program (F&ESCP Description)

3.1 Objectives

3.2 Standards

3.3 Evaluations

3.4 Evaluations Prerequisites

3.5 Requirements

Lesson Topic 14.0 Course Summary, Review and Final Exam

C.1.6 Special Requirements

C.1.6.1 Testing: Administration of a comprehensive, objective, knowledge-based test to demonstrate the student’s comprehension of fire protection and life safety is required. A minimum test score of 75% (on a 100-point scale) is required to graduate from the course and receive a certificate of completion. The number and types of questions asked are at the discretion of the contractor.

C.1.6.2 The contractor is responsible for providing a student guide/manual at the beginning of the course for the student to use and keep. A course syllabus is required to be in each student guide/manual which outlines the topics to be covered, on which days, and the approximate amount of time to be spent on each topic. Also to be included in the student guide/manual are copies of any computer-generated graphics to be shown along with note-taking space. The order of the material in the student manual shall follow the order in which the material is presented in class in order to reduce any confusion among the students by having them skip around through the manual searching for the proper pages. Other handouts are up to the discretion of the contractor but shall be included in the student guide/manual. In addition, the contractor is responsible for providing applicable sections of the following standards to each student for their retention:

Life Safety Code (NFPA 101), and Applicable portions of 29 CFR 1910 (These portions may be included as tabs in the student guide/manual.)

C.1.6.3 The contractor is responsible for providing course administrative materials as specified in paragraph C.1.4.1 The contractor is responsible to print copies in sufficient quantities for each class convening and each student. One (1) copy of the NAVSAFENVTRACEN Attendance Sheet per class convening, one (1) copy of the Student Data Record per student per class convening (if necessary), one (1) copy of the Nameplate per student per class convening, and one (1) copy of the Fax Cover Sheet (if necessary).

C.1.6.4 Shipping of all class material, including course administrative material specified in paragraph C.1.4, to each location is the responsibility of the contractor. Unit price shall include any shipping charges.

C.1.6.5 Workshop: The instructor is required to provide a workshop in which the students are required to perform egress capacity and occupant load calculations. It is suggested that the instructor could provide either case studies or scenarios, to conduct this workshop.

However, if another means to conduct this workshop is chosen, the instructor must explain the planned method and it must be approved by the course manager and/or COR prior to use in the classroom. It is imperative that each student work through these calculations and that the answers to these calculations be provided to the students at the end of the exercise. The instructor will ensure each student performs the calculations and either determined the correct answer or understood their mistake if they got an incorrect answer. In this workshop, it is up to the instructor’s discretion whether students work individually or in groups.

C.1.6.6 Workshop: The instructor shall provide a workshop in which students identify the components of an emergency plan, as well as develop an emergency and/or fire prevention plan.

Working in groups, the students shall develop plans addressing building setup, hazards, emergency escape procedures, employer and employee responsibilities, fire reporting requirements, rescue and medical duties, contact personnel, training requirements, names and job titles of personnel responsible for maintenance of equipment and control of fuel sources. It is suggested that the instructor could accomplish this workshop through the use of case studies or scenarios. However, if another method is used, the instructor must explain the planned method and it must be approved by the course manager and/or COR prior to use in the classroom.