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Air Force

Fire Emergency Services

Training Program

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 – Overview

1.1 Introduction……………………………..…………………………………4

1.2 Purpose……………………………………...……………………………..4

1.3 NFPA 1500…………………………………..……………………………5

1.4 Guidance………………………………………..…………………………5

1.5 Tier Summary………………………………..……………………………5

1.6 Retrainees………………………………………………………………….6

Chapter 2 – Continuing Education Units (CEU)

2.1 CEU Defined…………………………………………….………….…..…7

2.2 External CEUs………………………...………………..…………………7

2.3 Implementation……………………………………………..……………..7

2.4 Effective Training Date……………………………………………………8

2.5 Non-Training Status……………………………………………………….8

2.6 Program Support Staff …………………………………...……………….8

2.7 CEU Waivers………………..…………………………………………

Chapter 3 – Training Plan

3.1 Annual Training Plan …………………………………………….…...…..9

3.2 Scheduling………………………………………………………………..10

Chapter 4 – Evaluation and Delinquent / Missed Training

4.1 Goal …………………………………………….…...…………………...10

4.2 Missed……………………………………………………………………10

4.3 Delinquent………………………………………………………………..10

4.4 Timelines…………………………………………………………………11

4.5 Exercises……………………………………………………………….11

Chapter 5 – Resource

5.1 Lesson Plans…………………………………….…...…………………...11

5.2 Training Reports.………………………………………………………...11

Chapter 6 – Program Explanations

6.1 Transient Aircraft..……………………………………….…...………….12

6.2 Structural Exercises……………………………………………………...12

6.3 Driver/Operator Requirements…………………………………………...12

6.3 Ventilation and Salvage/Overhaul Requirements………………………..12

Annex

Duty Position Expectations, Recommendations and CEU Overview……..…13-25

Tier 1……………………………………………………………………………..26

Tier 2……………………………………………………………………………..34

Tier 3……………………………………………………………………………..42

Tier 4……………………………………………………………………………..49

Tier 5……………………………………………………………………………..53

Tier 6……………………………………………………………………………..56

Chapter 1 – Overview

1.1. Introduction. The Air Force Fire Emergency Services Training Program (FESTP) is a comprehensive training guide that identifies education and proficiency training requirements for the Fire Emergency Services (FES) career field. The FESTP will provide Firefighters with a clear path to success and instill continuity into all facets of the career field’s proficiency training program.

1.2. Purpose. Because certification should not be granted as a life-long credential and because knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform fire emergency services duties change over time, Air Force FES requires a professional proficiency training program. In addition, FES has a high degree of public risk and firefighters must maintain a high degree of proficiency, Air Force FES requires an annual proficiency training program because standards and guidelines are always under review and changing. At times, the scope of practice may change, adding new knowledge, skills, and abilities to a level of care and service. Therefore, Air Force FES has developed a training process structured to help maintain competency throughout one’s career and specifically prepare firefighters for contingency operations and career progression.

The FESTP is designed to further a firefighter’s education beyond receipt of the initial skills training received upon achieving certifications from training courses.

Additionally, the plan identifies expected levels of competency based on the rank and duty position of the individual. The plan places expectations for advanced study and formal training in both the fire protection career field and the pursuit of higher academic education. These guidelines are established for all firefighters in DODI 6055.06-M as well as the 3E7X1 Career Field Education Training Plan (CFETP) for military.

The primary purpose of this plan is to establish minimum reoccurring training requirements contingent on the firefighter’s rank and duty position. It is assumed the training at each level will be within the scope of the individual’s capabilities since the level of performance is currently expected or - soon will be - based on their rank or duty position. This program also identifies annual Continuing Education Units (CEU) based on the duty position or rank. The same CEU’s apply to firefighters even upon PCS or deployment and are calculated on an annual basis (Jan-Dec) despite status or location.

1.3. National Fire Protection Association 1500, Standard on Fire Department

Occupational Safety and Health Program. The FESTP is intended to ensure firefighters are fulfilling the NFPA 1500 skills set requirements which states in paragraph 5.3.3, “Members shall practice assigned skill sets on a regular basis but not less than annually.”

1.4. Guidance. Air Force Instruction 32-2001, Fire Emergency Services Program, paragraph 3.4.1 directs FES personnel shall meet the training requirements IAW NFPA

Std. 1500, Chapter 5, as specified in the Fire Emergency Services Assessment Program

(FESAP). In turn, the FESAP directs the use of this program.

1.5. Tier Summary. The FESTP recognizes distinct echelons within FES flights requiring differing levels of education, training and capability to achieve the FES mission, both at home station and contingency operations. A goal of the FESTP is to prepare military for increased responsibilities expected of them when deployed. They are broke down into the following six tiers:

• Tier 1 Firefighter/Driver Operator

Military Rank: E-1 thru E-3

Civilian Position: Firefighter, Driver Operator

• Tier 2 Company Officer

Military Rank: E-4 thru E-5

Civilian Position: Lead Firefighter/Crew Chief

• Tier 3 Senior Fire Officer

Military Rank: E-6 thru E-7

Civilian Position: Station Captain, Assistant Fire Chief

• Tier 4 Chief Fire Officer

Military Rank: E-8 thru E-9

Civilian Position: Deputy Chief, Fire Chief

• Tier 5 Fire Inspector

• Tier 6 Telecommunicator

1.6. Retrainees. Military retrainees will be assigned to a corresponding Tier based on combination of their duty position, skill level, and competency. They will not be assigned to a Tier based strictly on rank/pay grade.

Chapter 2 – Continuing Education Units (CEU)

2.1. CEU Defined. A CEU is defined as one training session and is based on sessions of instruction versus hours of instruction. A training session is defined as a block of instruction covering all objectives within that subject. Hours of instruction for each

CEU session will still be annotated and tracked in ACES-FD for metric purposes or use with other programs (Emergency Medical Technician CEUs).

2.2. External CEUs. CEUs from outside entities (conferences, workshops, etc.) are authorized and may substitute / supplement the installation’s training plan, provided subject objectives are met, with approval of the fire chief. Reciprocity of CEUs awarded from outside entities should be based on the objectives covered regardless of the number of CEUs provided by the outside agency or hours of instruction.

2.3. Implementation. CEU quantities are based on a calendar year schedule (Jan-Dec) and represent the minimum Air Force requirements. MAJCOM and/or local AHJ have authority to increase the number of CEUs, add cognitive or performance objectives, or add new topics with their own cognitive or performance objectives. Training chiefs are encouraged to load local training requirements and assign CEUs, as this will allow consistent tracking in ACES-FD of all Air Force wide and local requirements. This will allow firefighters to track all CEU levied training throughout the year to ensure compliance.

2.4. Effective Training Date. The “Effective Training Date” annotated within ACES-FD is defined as the first full calendar month the firefighter’s status is listed as available and the individual is “on duty.” Example: A graduate of the DoD Fire Academy apprentice course arrives at your installation and signs in on 1 July. After two to three weeks of in-processing, house hunting, etc, the firefighter starts shift on 20 July. The firefighter is exempt from training session and CEU requirements for metric/tracking purposes the entire month of July. In this example the firefighters “Effective Training Date” will be 1

August and CEU tracking will commence.

2.5. Training Exception Status. Personnel deployed, in official TDY status, or on extended leave or absence who will NOT be available for 50% of assigned duty time during the month, may be placed in Training Exception status (non-training status) by the

Training Chief within ACES-FD with CEUs prorated as previously noted.

2.6. Program Support Staff. For personnel not assigned to the operational shifts, CEU’s identified by an asterisk (*) are required for all military. These asterisk items also apply to civilian personnel who are subject to perform fire ground duties under the Operations branch during an emergency or event. Example: SSgt assigned to Fire Prevention shall complete all CEUs of his/her assigned Tier 5 and those asterisk (*) items in Tier 2 and be assigned training profile 5-2. Fire department administrative personnel not subject to fireground operations, typically 40-hour workweek, will only be required to complete their respective Tier 5 or 6 CEUs. MAJCOM/FOA/DRU personnel are encouraged to participate with the host base fire department to maintain proficiencies for deployments.

2.7. CEU Waivers. Reducing the number of mandated CEUs required below the Air

Force established minimums is permitted when training is not applicable or feasible.

This should only occur in extreme situations (i.e. installation with no ARFF mission).

Waivers to reduce frequency / number of CEUs required shall be coordinated through the installation fire chief and approved by the command fire chief. Training chiefs will maintain approvals on file and annotate / make adjustments in their training plan. All approved waivers will be reviewed biannually by the command fire chief to maintain validity.

Chapter 3 – Training Plan

3.1. Annual Training Plan. The Master Annual Training Plan is preloaded in ACES-FD.

FES Flights will adhere to the training plan as scheduled. The goal of a standardized annual training plan is to ensure the same training is accomplished Air Force wide and not dependent upon contingency/home station status. Military firefighters deployed are exempt from their home station CEU requirements and shall be coded “Training

Exception” status. It is expected that training will be conducted at the deployed location

IAW this program. An additional benefit is the creation of “themed” months where collocated departments or MAJCOMs could sponsor joint training sessions (example:

hiring of a contract trainer to instruct intermodal freight transports emergency procedures to all AFSPC installations).

3.2. Scheduling. Exercises and other local requirements are not preloaded in the standardized annual training plan to allow fire chiefs flexibility of scheduling based on mission needs and environmental conditions.

Chapter 4 – Evaluation and Delinquent/Missed Training

4.1. Goal. Historically fire department training programs have wasted time and effort

“chasing” missed and delinquent training. This program is designed to eliminate that waste. The goal of this program is to meet 80% of the overall required common core subjects while maintaining at least 90% completion rate of all critical core subjects

(identified by the italicized subjects in the Tiers) based on the validated annual training plan requirements. Meeting this goal equates to an “Effective Training Program.”

4.2. Missed Training Subjects. Includes those common core subjects required by the program, but not tied to a time sensitive certification (i.e. Ropes & Knots, Building

Construction, etc).

4.3. Delinquent Training. Includes those critical core subjects required by the program and tied to a time sensitive certification (i.e. Live Fire Training, CPR, etc). Individuals are not considered delinquent in their training when their date last trained is within the recurring training requirement timeframe. Example: A class is on the schedule in April and the individual does not attend. If this was an annual training requirement and their date last trained has been within the past year, they are not delinquent

4.4. Metrics. Training chiefs should evaluate individual and overall department CEU progress minimum of quarterly via ACES-FD training module metrics.

4.5. Exercises. At least annually, the FESAP exercise checklist for the associate exercise will be completed.

Chapter 5 – Resources

5.1. Lesson Plans. Standardized lesson plans and training slides are available on the FES

CoP. These plans were developed in joint cooperation between the DoD Fire Academy at Goodfellow AFB and the FES training working group. Fire Departments are encouraged to use local procedures, photographs, and facility information to make the training more meaningful and effective to its intended audience. Use of commercial product lesson plans is also authorized provided subject objectives in this program are met.

5.2. Program Management. IAW AFI 32-2001, para 3.4.1, all training conducted as part of the FESTP will be recorded in ACES-FD. It is no longer required to maintain hard copy (printed) AF Form 1085. However the local AHJ or MAJCOM may require printing / signing of some or all training reports. For inspection purposes electronic training reports will be maintained within the ACES-FD database. Electronic AF Form

1085s should be validated prior to the end of duty shift by the senior fire officer who has the training validation roles assigned in ACES-FD as designated by the fire chief.

Chapter 6 – Program Explanations

6.1. Transient Aircraft. For purposes of this plan, “Transient Aircraft” is defined by the

AHJ based upon the installation’s Standard of Response Coverage (SORC) and Vehicle

Validation and Realignment Plan (VVRP) set.

6.2. Structural Exercises. Per NFPA 1410, Standard on Training for Initial Emergency

Scene Operations, 2005 Edition, at least annually and without increasing the CEU requirement, a forward lay, a reverse lay, a master stream operation and a sprinkler connection operation must be incorporated into one of your structural exercises.

6.3. Vehicle Familiarization Requirements. It is recommended to rotate vehicle types to prevent training redundancy.

6.4. Ventilation and Salvage/Overhaul Requirements. Where an ARFF mission is assigned and training is feasible, it is recommended to rotate Ventilation and

Salvage/Overhaul training between structural and aircraft type emergencies to prevent training redundancy.

Annex

Firefighter and Driver Operator

Grade / Position

• USAF E-1/E-3

• DAFC Firefighter and Driver Operator

Required Certifications

• Firefighter II

• Hazardous Materials – Awareness & Operations

• Airport Firefighter

• Driver Operator ARFF o Not required for civilian employees when FES Flight has no ARFF mission

• Driver Operator Pumper

• Driver Operator Mobile Water Supply (MWS)

• NIMS 100 / 200 / 700 / 800 or AF Emergency Response Operations

(AERO) – Command and Control Course

• CE Common Core Course (3-Level)

Recommended Skill Training

• Rescue Technician I

• Emergency Medical Technician – Basic

• Wildland Firefighter (Required if flight has dedicated Wildland FF mission)

• Driver Operator Aerial

• Telecommunicator I/II

Recommended Higher Education

• Begin Associates Degree in Fire Science, CCAF

Tier 1 FIREFIGHTER AND DRIVER/OPERATOR (E1-E3, Civilian Equivalent)

FES Principles and Operations Fire Behavior 1 Building Construction 1 Forcible Entry 2 Fireground Search Procedures 2 Vehicle Extrication 2 Ropes and Knots 2 Ladders 2 Ventilation 2

PPE/SCBA *2

Water Supplies, Fire Hose / Streams 2 Fireground Hydraulics 2 Salvage and Overhaul 2 Fire Control 2

First Responder Infectious Disease *1 First Aid First Responder *1 CPR w/ AED *1

Airport Firefighter (and Mil only at non ARFF Bases) Flightline and Airport Familiarization *1 Aircraft Response and Firefighting Principles 1

Hazardous Materials Installation Explosive Safety *1 HazMat (to include POL Firefighting) *1

Air Force Incident Management System (AFIMS) Incident Command System (Local Plans) *1

Driver Operator ARFF Vehicle Familiarization 4 Structural/MWS Vehicle Familiarization 4 Pump Operations 1 Vehicle Safety/ Emergency Vehicle Operations 1

Exercises/Live Fire Structural 8-hour personnel require 4 CEU 8 Structural Live Fire Training *2 Assigned Aircraft Egress Fam Per assigned aircraft 2 Transient Aircraft Familiarization/Egress Per assigned aircraft 2 Aircraft Live Fire Training *2 HazMat 1 Confined Space 1 TOTAL CEUs 60

Company Officer (Lead Firefighter and Crew Chief)

Skill Training

• USAF E-4/E-5

• DAFC Lead Firefighter/Crew Chief

• Hazardous Materials Technician

• Fire Officer I

• Fire Instructor I

• Fire Inspector I

• CE Common Core Course (7-Level)

• Hazardous Materials – WMD

• Rescue Technician II

• Continue Associates Degree in Fire Science, CCAF

• Airmen Leadership School (ALS)

Tier 2

FIRE OFFICER (E4-E5, Civilian Equivalent) FES Principles and Operations

Forcible Entry 1 Fireground Search and Rescue 1 Vehicle Extrication 1 Ropes and Knots 1 Ladders 1 Ventilation 1

PPE/SCBA *1

Water Supplies, Fire Hose and Fire Streams 1 Salvage and Overhaul 1 Fire Control 1

First Responder Infectious Disease *1 First Aid First Responder *1 CPR w/ AED *1

Airport Firefighter (and Mil only at non ARFF Bases) Flightline and Aiport Familiarization (ARFF Base only) *1 Aircraft Response and Firefighting Principles 1

Driver/Operator Pump Operations 1 Vehicle Safety/Emergency Vehicle Operations 1

Hazardous Materials Installation Explosive Safety *1 HazMat (to include POL Firefighting *1

Air Force Incident Management System (AFIMS) Standard Operating Procedures *1 Strategies Tactics and Operations *1 Incident Action Plan *1 Local Plans *1

Fire Department Safety and Health Health & Safety Officer Familiarization 1 Incident Safety Officer Responsibilities *1

Fire Inspector Building Construction 1 Life Safety and Code Enforcement 1 Fire Hazards Identification and Mitigation 1 Fire Alarm Systems 1 Fire Suppression Systems 1 Field Inspections 1

Fire Instructor Fire Instructor Principles 1

Exercises Structural 8-hour personnel require 4 CEU 8 Structural Live Fire Training *2 Assigned Aircraft Egress / Fam 2 CEU per assigned aircraft 2 Transient Aircraft Fam / Egress 2 CEU per assigned aircraft 2 Aircraft Live Fire Training *2 HazMat 1 Confined Space 1 TOTAL CEUs 50

Senior Fire Officer (Station Captain and Assistant Fire Chief)

Skill Training (Station Captain)

• USAF E-6/E-7

• DAFC Station Chief / Captain (Supervisory)

• Fire Instructor I

• Fire Officer II

• Fire Inspector I

• Hazardous Materials – Incident Command

• NIMS 300/400

• Air Force Incident Commander Credential

• Air Force Incident Management Course (AFIMC) Maxwell, AFB

• Civilian Supervisory Training Course

• Associate’s Degree in Fire Science

• Non-Commissioned Officer Academy (NCOA)

• Pursue Under Graduate Program

Skill Training (Assistant Fire Chief)

• USAF E-6/E-7

• DODC Assistant Chief

• Fire Officer III

• Fire Inspector II

• Fire Instructor II

• NIMS 300/400

• Air Force Incident Management Course (AFIMC)

• Fire Instructor III

• Fire Inspector III

• AFIT 427

• AFIT 570

• Associate’s Degree in Fire Science

• Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Correspondence Course 14

• Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy (SNCOA)

• Bachelors Degree

Tier 3

SENIOR FIRE OFFICER (E6-E7, Civilian Equivalent)

FES Principles & Operations

PPE/SCBA *1

First Responder Infectious Disease *1 First Aid First Responder *1 CPR w/ AED *1

Airport Firefighter (and Mil Only at non ARFF Bases) Airport / Flightline Familiarization *1

Hazardous Materials Installation Explosive Safety *1 HazMat (to include POL Firefighting) *1

Air Force Incident Management System (AFIMS) Standard Operating Procedures *1 Strategies Tactics and Operations *1 Incident Action Plan *1 Comprehensive Emergency Mgt *1 Local Plans *1

Fire Department Safety and Health

Standards for FD Safety Officer 1 Incident Safety Officer Responsibilities *1

Standards of Response Coverage Local Plan Review 1

Planning for Resource Allocation 1 Strategic / Master Planning 1

Fire Inspector Building Construction 1 Life Safety and Code Enforcement 1 Fire Hazards Identification and Mitigation 1 Fire Alarm Systems 1 Fire Suppression Systems 1 Field Inspections 1 Plans Review 1

Fire Instructor Fire Instructor Principles 1

Exercises Structural 8-hour personnel require 4 CEU 8 Structural Live Fire Training *2 Assigned Aircraft Egress / Fam per assigned aircraft 2 Transient Aircraft Fam / Egress per assigned aircraft 2 Aircraft Live Fire Training *2 HazMat 1 Confined Space 1 Level III Incident Table Top *1 Level III Incident Exercise *1 TOTAL CEUs 45

Chief Fire Officer Deputy Chief and Fire Chief

• USAF E-8/E-9

• DAFC Deputy Fire Chief / Fire Chief

• Fire Officer IV

• Fire Inspector III

• Fire Instructor III

• Bachelors Degree

• Chief Leadership Course

• Joint Professional Military Education (JPME)

• National Fire Academy, Executive Fire Officer Program (EFO)

• Chief Fire Officer (CPO) Designation

• Pursue Master Degree

Tier 4 CHIEF FIRE OFFICER (E8-E9, Civilian Equivalent) Airport Firefighter (and Mil only at non ARFF Bases)

Airport and Flightline Familiarization *1 Hazardous Materials

Installation Explosive Safety *1 HazMat (to include POL Firefighting) *1

Air Force Incident Management System (AFIMS) Standard Operating Procedures *1 Strategies Tactics and Operations *1 Incident Action Plan *1 Comprehensive Emergency Management *1 Local Plans *1

Standards of Response Coverage Local Plan Review 1 Planning for Resource Allocation 1 Risk Management 1 Strategic Planning 1

Exercises Structural 2 Assigned/Transient Aircraft Egress/Fam 2 HazMat 1 Level III Table Top *1 Level III Exercise *1 TOTAL CEUs 19

Fire Inspector

• Fire Inspector

• Fire Inspector II

• Hazardous Materials Technician (Civilian)

• Hazardous Materials – WMD

• Associates Degree in Fire Science, CCAF

Tier 5

FIRE INSPECTOR

Building Construction

Field Inspection

Fire Alarm Systems

Fire Hazard Identification & Mitigation

Fire Suppression Systems

Life Safety and Code Enforcement

Plans Review

The Following CEU's are based on Grade

First Responder Airport Firefighter (and Mil only a non-ARFF bases)

Hazardous Materials Air Force Incident Management System (AFIMS)

Fire Department Safety Exercises

TOTAL CEUs 14

Telecommunicator

• Telecommunicator

• Telecommunicator I/II

• HazMat Awareness

• TBD

• Associates Degree in Fire Science, CCAF

Tier 6

Information Receiving

Information Processing

Information Dissemination

Record Keeping Systems

Mapping

Research

The Following CEU's are based on Grade

First Responder Airport Firefighter

Hazardous Materials Air Force Incident Management System (AFIMS)

Fire Department Safety Exercises

TOTAL CEUs 12

TIER 1

FIREFIGHTER & DRIVER/OPERATOR (E1-E3, Civilian Equivalent)

FES PRINCIPLES AND OPERATIONS

Fire Behavior 1 CEU IAW NFPA 1001, 2008 Edition, para 5.3.10 and 6.3.2

CO: Indentify and describe the classes of fires and associated hazards.

CO: Explain the characteristics and hazards of interior structure fires.

Building Construction 1 CEU IAW NFPA 1001, 2008 Edition, para 5.3.4, 5.3.10 and 6.3.2

CO: Identify and describe how each of the five types of building construction reacts to fire.

CO: Explain the categories, characteristics and function of building materials, components and construction.

Forcible Entry 2 CEU IAW NFPA 1001, 2008 Edition, para 5.3.4

CO: Identify and describe forcible entry tools and equipment.

CO: Identify and describe basic principles of forcible entry.

CO: Explain the characteristics of applicable doors, windows, openings, locks, and structures.

PO: Demonstrate the ability to utilize available tools equipment, and techniques to perform forcible entry.

Fireground Search and Rescue 2 CEU IAW NFPA 1001, 2008 Edition, para 5.3.5 and 5.3.9

CO: Identify and describe characteristics of primary and secondary search techniques / patterns

CO: Explain the characteristics of victim carries and removals CO: FF safety to include Rapid Intervention Team procedures and self-rescue.

PO: Demonstrate the ability to perform search procedures, victim carries, victim removal on the fire ground and FF safety, to include RIT procedures and self-rescue.

Vehicle Extrication 2 CEU IAW NFPA 1001, 2008 Edition, para 5.3.7 and 6.4.1 CO: Identify and describe auto extrication hand tools and pneumatic/power tools

CO: Identify and describe patient considerations and mechanisms of injury CO: Explain the characteristics of extrication principles and techniques.

PO: Demonstrate the ability to utilize extrication hand tools and pneumatic/power tools in auto extrication.

PO: Demonstrate the ability to perform patient care, stabilization, packaging, and removal.

Ropes and Knots 2 CEU IAW NFPA 1001, 2008 Edition, para 5.1 & 5.1.2

CO: Identify and describe types of rope utilized on the fire ground.

CO: Explain the characteristics of various knots and their usage on the fire ground.

PO: Demonstrate the ability to tie common Utility knots PO: Demonstrate the ability utilize Utility rope on the fire ground PO: Demonstrate the ability to tie the family of 8’s (Life Safety knots) PO: Demonstrate the ability to utilize Life Safety rope on the fire ground

Ladders 2 CEU IAW NFPA 1001, 2008 Edition, para 5.3.6 and 5.5.1

CO: Identify and describe the types and usage of ground ladders.

CO: Explain the characteristics of proper maintenance, cleaning and inspection of ground ladders.

PO: Demonstrate the ability to safely lift, raise, climb, work from, and lower ground ladders.

Ventilation 2 CEU IAW NFPA 1001, 2008 Edition, para 5.3.11 and 5.3.12 and IAW NFPA 1003, 2005 Edition, para 6.1.1.3 and 6.3.8

CO: Identify and describe the types and advantages of ventilation for specific fire ground operations.

CO: Explain the characteristics of safe ventilation on the fire ground.

PO: Demonstrate the ability to perform and/or supervise crews performing horizontal, vertical, and forced ventilation on the fire ground.

Personal Protective Equipment / Self Contained Breathing Apparatus *2 CEU IAW NFPA 1001, 2008 Edition, para 5.1.2 and 5.3.1 and IAW NFPA 1003, 2005 Edition, para 6.1.1.3-6.1.1.4

CO: Identify key components of PPE and SCBA CO: Identify maintenance procedures for PPE and SCBA PO: Don, doff, inspect and operate SCBA under normal and emergency conditions PO: Don, doff, and inspect PPE

Water Supplies, Fire Hose and Fire Streams 2 CEU IAW NFPA 1001, 2008 Edition, para 5.3.8, 5.3.15, 5.5.2 and 6.3.2

CO: Identify and describe types of water supply, types and uses of various fire hoses and fire streams.

CO: Identify and describe various hose lays, rolls, loads, and finishes.

CO: Identify and describe various nozzle types and applications.

CO: Explain the characteristics of handling and advancement techniques.

PO: Demonstrate the ability to perform water supply operations from hydrant, alternate water supply and rural water supply.

PO: Demonstrate the ability to perform hose lays, hose rolls, and handling.

PO: Demonstrate the ability to use effective fire streams in fire ground operations.

Fireground Hydraulics 2 CEU IAW NFPA 1002, 2009 Edition, para 5.2.1-5.2.2

CO: Identify and describe the methods and tools used on the fire ground to quickly determine pressure loss and required pump discharge pressure.

CO: Explain the characteristics of pressure loss and required pump discharge pressure.

PO: Demonstrate the ability to use the hand method, Condensed "Q" formula, and GPM flowing method and tools such as flow meters, hydraulic calculators, and pump charts on the fire ground.

Salvage and Overhaul 2 CEU IAW NFPA 1001, 2008 Edition, para 5.3.13, 5.3.14 and 6.3.4 and and IAW NFPA 1003, 2005 Edition, para 6.3.10-6.3.11 CO: Identify and describe the philosophy of loss control.

CO: Explain the characteristics of salvage and overhaul.

PO: Demonstrate the ability to perform loss prevention utilizing salvage and overhaul techniques.

Fire Control 2 CEU IAW NFPA 1001, 2008 Edition, para 5.3.8 CO: Identify and describe the fire suppression activities for each class of fire.

CO: Explain the characteristics of company level fire tactics to include master stream usage.

PO: Demonstrate the ability to perform fire suppression activities as related to each class of fire.

FIRST RESPONDER

Infectious Disease *1 CEU IAW NFPA 1001, 2008 Edition, para 4.3

CO: Identify and explain the routes of infectious disease exposure.

CO: Identify and explain the personal protective measures which can be taken by emergency services personnel to protect against infectious diseases.

CO: Identify laws that relate to infection disease control.

FIRST Aid /FIRST Responder *1 CEU IAW NFPA 1001, 2008 Edition, para 4.3

CO: Identify and describe the different types of external bleeding and the techniques used to control them.

CO: Identify and describe the signs and symptoms and types of shock and the steps used in managing shock.

CO: Identify and describe the differences between a trauma and medical patient.

PO: Demonstrate moving a patient utilizing different types of carries and drags.

PO: Demonstrate the ability to dress and bandage wounds.

PO: Demonstrate the ability to splint various types of fractures.

CPR/wAED *1 CEU

CO: Describe the CPR techniques used for the adult/child patient.

CO: Describe the CPR techniques for the infant patient.

CO: Identify and describe the adult and pediatric chain of survival.

CO: Describe the instances when CPR may be stopped.

CO: Describe the signs and symptoms of a cardiovascular accident.

CO: describe the signs and symptoms of a cerebrovascular accident.

PO: Demonstrate the ability to provide CPR, and use the AED, to an adult/child patient.

PO: Demonstrate the ability to provide CPR to an infant patient.

PO: Demonstrate the ability to relieve an obstructed airway on an adult, child, or infant patient.

AIRPORT FIREFIGHTER (and Mil only at non ARFF Bases)

Flightline and Airport Familiarization (ARFF Base only) *1 CEU IAW NFPA 1002, 2009 Edition, para 9.1.2-9.2.3 and IAW NFPA 1003, 2005 Edition, para 6.1.1.3 and 6.2.1-6.2.3

CO: Identify and describe the different types of runway lighting, marking, and signage systems.

CO: Identify and describe flight line speed limits and traffic patterns.

CO: Identify and describe the types of airports.

PO: Demonstrate the ability to drive on the flight line and communicate with the control tower for controlled movement area access.

Aircraft Response and Firefighting Principles 1 CEU IAW NFPA 1001, 2008 Edition, para 6.3.1 and 9.1.2-9.2.3 and IAW NFPA 1003, 2005 Edition, para 6.1.1.3-6.1.1.4

CO: Describe the different types of in-flight and ground emergencies and the local emergency response procedures for each.

CO: Identify and describe the different types of extinguishing agents and their effects on aircraft firefighting.

CO: Identify and describe the initial attack and fire control techniques used to combat aircraft fires.

HAZRADOUS MATERIALS

Installation Explosive Safety *1CEU IAW NFPA 1001, 2008 Edition, para 6.3.3

CO: Identify and describe the response procedures used when responding to the installation munitions storage area.

CO: Identify and describe the primary and alternate explosive routes for munitions movements.

CO: Identify and describe the recommended evacuation distances for the different explosive classes.

PO: Demonstrate the ability to determine evacuation distances and establish and entry control point.

Haz-Mat (to include POL Firefighting) ___ *1 CEU

CO: Identify and describe actions for analyzing the incident IAW NFPA 472 5.2 Operations IAW NFPA 472 7.2 Technicians IAW NFPA 472 8.2 Incident Commander

CO: Identify and describe actions for planning the response IAW NFPA 472 5.3 Operations IAW NFPA 472 7.3 Technicians IAW NFPA 472 8.3 Incident Commander

CO: Identify and describe actions for implementing the planned response IAW NFPA 472 5.4 Operations IAW NFPA 472 7.4 Technicians IAW NFPA 472 8.4 Incident Commander

CO: Identify and describe actions for evaluating progress IAW NFPA 472 5.5 Operations IAW NFPA 472 7.5 Technicians IAW NFPA 472 8.5 Incident Commander

CO: Identify and describe actions for Terminating the Incident IAW NFPA 472 7.6 Technicians IAW NFPA 472 8.6 Incident Commander

AIR FORCE INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (AFIMS)

Incident Command System (Local Plans) *1 CEU IAW NFPA 1001, 2008 Edition, para 5.2.3, 5.3.5, 6.1.1 and 6.1.2 and NFPA 1003, 2005 Edition, para 6.2.2

CO: Identify and describe the organizational structure of the Incident Command System.

CO: Identify and describe the different types of resources available to the incident commander.

CO: Describe the key concepts and principles underlying the Incident Management System.

CO: Identify and describe local plans and procedures, accountability systems and RIT procedures PO: Demonstrate the ability to effectively work within the local Incident Command System.

DRIVER/OPERATOR

ARFF Vehicle Familiarization 4 CEU IAW NFPA 1002, 2009 Edition, para 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.3.1-4.3.5 and 9.1.1-9.2.3 and IAW NFPA 1003, 2005 Edition, para 6.3.3

CO: Identify and describe the capabilities and limitations of assigned vehicles turret operations and the effects that topography and weather conditions have on their use.

CO: Identify and describe assigned vehicles routine tests that are conducted on ARFF apparatus.

PO: Demonstrate the ability to apply a fire stream to a given area while operating the assigned apparatus in forward and reverse gears.

PO: Demonstrate the ability to respond to and set-up on different types of aircraft with assigned vehicles.

Structural/MWS Vehicle Familiarization 4 CEU IAW NFPA 1002, 2009 Edition, para 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.3.1-4.3.5, 4.3.7, 5.1.1 and 10.1.1-10.2.3

CO: Identify and describe the type and use of power equipment and hand tools on assigned structural apparatus.

CO: Identify and describe the routine tests that are conducted on assigned structural apparatus.

PO: Demonstrate the ability to conduct routine inspections and maintenance on assigned fire apparatus.

Pump Operations 1 CEU IAW NFPA 1002, 2009 Edition, para 5.2.1-5.2.4 and 10.2.1

CO: Identify and describe the different types of water sources and their limitations.

CO: Identify and describe different methods for calculating frictions loss.

CO: Identify and describe the procedures used and equipment needed to produce an effective foam fire stream.

PO: Demonstrate the ability to produce and maintain an effective fire stream using at least two different water sources.

PO: Demonstrate the ability to support standpipe and sprinkler system operations.

PO: Demonstrate the ability to maintain relay operations with another apparatus.

Vehicle Safety/Emergency Vehicle Operations 1 CEU IAW NFPA 1001, 2008 Edition, para 5.3.2 and IAW NFPA 1002, 2009 Edition, para 4.3.6 and 9.1.2

CO: Identify applicable laws and regulations covering safe emergency vehicle operations.

CO: Identify safe operating practices under normal and emergency conditions.

EXERCISES/LIVE FIRE

Structural (8hr Personnel 4 CEUs) 8 CEU IAW NFPA 1001, 2008 Edition, para 5.3.3, 5.3.10 and 6.3.2

CO: Identify the safety considerations that should be taken prior to initiating a Structural exercise

PO: Demonstrate the ability to operate effectively on the scene of a Structural Exercise

Structural Live Fire Training * 2 CEU IAW NFPA 1001, 2008 Edition, para 5.3.3, 5.3.10 and 6.3.2

CO: Identify the safety considerations that should be taken prior to initiating live fire training.

PO: Demonstrate the ability to advance various size hose lines during live fire training operations.

PO: Demonstrate the ability to successfully attack, confine, and extinguish above and below grade fires.

PO: Demonstrate the ability to successfully attack, confine, and extinguish a fire using effective fire streams.

PO: Demonstrate the ability to provide hydraulic ventilation during live fire training.

Assigned Aircraft Egress/Familiarization 2 CEU per assigned aircraft IAW NFPA 1003, 2005 Edition, para 6.4.1

CO: Describe the procedures used to safely gain access, make entry, shutdown, and egress personnel from various types of aircraft.

CO: Identify procedures to use if normal aircraft entry cannot be made.

CO: Identify and describe hazards and hazardous locations for each aircraft.

PO: Demonstrate the ability to gain access, enter, shutdown, and egress personnel from various types of aircraft.

Transient Aircraft Familiarization/Egress___________ 2 CEUs per transient Aircraft IAW NFPA 1003, 2005 Edition, para 6.4.1

CO: Describe the procedures used to safely gain access, make entry, shutdown, and egress personnel from transient aircraft.

CO: Identify procedures to use if normal transient aircraft entry cannot be made.

CO: Identify and describe hazards and hazardous locations for each transient aircraft.

PO: Demonstrate the ability to locate information pertinent to local transient aircraft in T.O. 00-

105E-9.

Aircraft Live Fire Training *2 CEU IAW NFPA 1001, 2008 Edition, para 6.3.1; NFPA 1002, 2009 Edition, para 9.2.1-9.2.3 and IAW NFPA 1003, 2005 Edition, para 6.3.1-6.3.8

CO: Identify the safety considerations that should be taken prior to initiating live fire training.

PO: Demonstrate the ability to work as a team to position apparatus and deploy hand lines.

PO: Demonstrate the ability to apply a fire stream to a given area while operating the apparatus in forward and reverse gears.

PO: Demonstrate the ability to work as a team member to attack and extinguish two- and three-dimensional fires.

HazMat 1 CEU IAW NFPA 1001, 2008 Edition, para 5.3.3

CO: Identify the safety considerations that should be taken prior to initiating a HazMat exercise PO: Demonstrate the ability to operate effectively on the scene of a Hazardous Materials

Exercise.

Confined Space *1 CEU IAW NFPA 1001, 2008 Edition, para 5.3.3

CO: Identify the safety considerations that should be taken prior to initiating a Confined Space exercise

PO: Demonstrate the ability to operate effectively on the scene of a Confined Space Exercise.

Total CEU’s 60

TIER 2

COMPANY OFFICER (E4-E5, Civilian Equivalent)

FES PRINCIPLES AND OPERATIONS

Forcible Entry 1 CEU IAW NFPA 1001, 2008 Edition, para 5.3.4

CO: Identify and describe forcible entry tools and equipment.

CO: Identify and describe basic principles of forcible entry.

CO: Explain the characteristics of applicable doors, windows, openings, locks, and structures.

PO: Demonstrate the ability to utilize and supervise crews with available tools, equipment and techniques to perform forcible entry.

Fireground Search and Rescue 1 CEU IAW NFPA 1001, 2008 Edition, para 5.3.5 and 5.3.9

CO: Identify and describe characteristics of primary and secondary search techniques / patterns

CO: Explain the characteristics of victim carries and removals CO: FF safety to include Rapid Intervention Team procedures and self-rescue.

PO: Demonstrate the ability to perform and supervise crews in search procedures, victim carries, victim removal on the fire ground and FF safety, to include RIT procedures and self-rescue.

Vehicle Extrication 1 CEU IAW NFPA 1001, 2008 Edition, para 5.3.7 and 6.4.1 CO: Identify and describe auto extrication hand tools and pneumatic/power tools

CO: Identify and describe patient considerations and mechanisms of injury CO: Explain the characteristics of extrication principles and techniques.

PO: Demonstrate the ability to utilize supervise crews with extrication hand tools and pneumatic/power tools in auto extrication.

PO: Demonstrate the ability to perform and supervise crews with patient care, stabilization, packaging, and removal.

Ropes and Knots 1 CEU IAW NFPA 1001, 2008 Edition, para 5.1 & 5.1.2

CO: Identify and describe types of rope utilized on the fire ground.

CO: Explain the characteristics of various knots and their usage on the fire ground.

PO: Demonstrate the ability to tie common utility knots PO: Demonstrate the ability utilize and supervise crews with utility rope on the fire ground.

PO: Demonstrate the ability to tie the family of 8’s (Life Safety knots) PO: Demonstrate the ability to utilize and supervise crews with Life Safety rope on the fire ground.

Ladders 1 CEU IAW NFPA 1001, 2008 Edition, para 5.3.6 and 5.5.1

CO: Identify and describe the types and usage of ground ladders.

CO: Explain the characteristics of proper maintenance, cleaning and inspection of ground ladders.

PO: Demonstrate the ability to safely lift, raise, climb, work from, lower and supervise crews with ground ladders.

Ventilation 1 CEU IAW NFPA 1001, 2008 Edition, para 5.3.11 and 5.3.12 and IAW NFPA 1003, 2005 Edition, para 6.1.1.3 and 6.3.8

CO: Identify and describe the types and advantages of ventilation for specific fire ground operations.

CO: Explain the characteristics of safe ventilation on the fire ground.

PO: Demonstrate the ability to supervise crews and perform horizontal ventilation on the fire ground.

PO: Demonstrate the ability to supervise crews and perform vertical ventilation on the fire ground.

PO: Demonstrate the ability to supervise crews and perform forced ventilation on the fire ground.

Personal Protective Equipment / Self Contained Breathing Apparatus *1 CEU IAW NFPA 1001, 2008 Edition, para 5.1.2 and 5.3.1 and IAW NFPA 1003, 2005 Edition, para 6.1.1.3-6.1.1.4

CO: Identify key components of PPE and SCBA CO: Identify maintenance procedures for PPE and SCBA

Water Supplies, Fire Hose and Fire Streams 1 CEU IAW NFPA 1001, 2008 Edition, para 5.3.8, 5.3.15, 5.5.2 and 6.3.2

CO: Identify and describe types of water supply, types and uses of various fire hoses and fire streams.

CO: Identify and describe various hose lays, rolls, loads, and finishes.

CO: Identify and describe various nozzle types and applications.

CO: Explain the characteristics of handling and advancement techniques.

PO: Demonstrate the ability to supervise crews and perform water supply operations from hydrant, alternate water supply and rural water supply.

PO: Demonstrate the ability to supervise crews and perform hose lays, hose rolls, and handling.

PO: Demonstrate the ability to supervise crews and use effective fire streams in fire ground operations.

Salvage and Overhaul 1 CEU IAW NFPA 1001, 2008 Edition, para 5.3.13, 5.3.14 and 6.3.4 and and IAW NFPA 1003, 2005 Edition, para 6.3.10-6.3.11 CO: Identify and describe the philosophy of loss control.

CO: Explain the characteristics of salvage and overhaul.

PO: Demonstrate the ability to supervise crews and perform loss prevention utilizing salvage and overhaul techniques.

Fire Control 1 CEU IAW NFPA 1001, 2008 Edition, para 5.3.8 CO: Identify and describe the fire suppression activities for each class of fire.

CO: Explain the characteristics of company level fire tactics to include master stream usage.

PO: Demonstrate the ability to supervise crews and perform fire suppression activities as related to each class of fire.

Infectious Disease *1CEU IAW NFPA 1001, 2008 Edition, para 4.3

CO: Identify and explain the routes of infectious disease exposure.

CO: Identify and explain the personal protective measures which can be taken by emergency

FIRST aid and FIRST Responder *1 CEU

CO: Identify and describe the different types of external bleeding and the techniques used to control them.

CO: Identify and describe the signs and symptoms and types of shock and the steps used in managing shock.

CO: Identify and describe the differences between a trauma and medical patient.

PO: Demonstrate crews and moving a patient utilizing different types of carries and drags.

CO: Describe the CPR techniques used for the adult/child patient.

CO: Describe the CPR techniques for the infant patient.

CO: Identify and describe the adult and pediatric chain of survival.

CO: Describe the instances when CPR may be stopped.

CO: Describe the signs and symptoms of a cardiovascular accident.

CO: describe the signs and symptoms of a cerebrovascular accident.

PO: Demonstrate the ability to provide CPR, and use the AED, to an adult/child patient.

IAW NFPA 1002, 2009 Edition, para 9.1.2-9.2.3 and IAW NFPA 1003, 2005 Edition, para 6.1.1.3 and 6.2.1-6.2.3

CO: Identify and describe the different types of runway lighting, marking, and signage systems.

CO: Identify and describe flight line speed limits and traffic patterns.

CO: Identify and describe the types of airports.

PO: Demonstrate the ability to drive on the flight line and communicate with the control tower for controlled movement area access.

Aircraft Response and Firefighting Principles 1 CEU IAW NFPA 1001, 2008 Edition, para 6.3.1 and 9.1.2-9.2.3 and IAW NFPA 1003, 2005 Edition, para 6.1.1.3-6.1.1.4

CO: Describe the different types of in-flight and ground emergencies and the local emergency response procedures for each.

CO: Identify and describe the different types of extinguishing agents and their effects on aircraft firefighting.

CO: Identify and describe the initial attack and fire control techniques used to combat aircraft fires.

DRIVER/OPERATOR

Pump Operations 1 CEU IAW NFPA 1002, 2009 Edition, para 5.2.1-5.2.4 and 10.2.1

CO: Identify and describe the different types of water sources and their limitations.

CO: Identify and describe different methods for calculating frictions loss.

CO: Identify and describe the procedures used and equipment needed to produce an effective foam fire stream.

PO: Demonstrate the ability to supervise crews to produce and maintain an effective fire stream using at least two different water sources.

PO: Demonstrate the ability to supervise crews in support standpipe and sprinkler system operations.

PO: Demonstrate the ability to supervise crews to maintain relay operations with another apparatus.

Vehicle Safety/Emergency Vehicle Operations 1 CEU IAW NFPA 1001, 2008 Edition, para 5.3.2 and IAW NFPA 1002, 2009 Edition, para 4.3.6 and 9.1.2

CO: Identify applicable laws and regulations covering safe emergency vehicle operations.

CO: Identify safe operating practices under normal and emergency conditions.

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

Installation Explosive Safety *1 CEU

CO: Identify and describe the response procedures used when responding to the installation munitions storage area.

CO: Identify and describe the primary and alternate explosive routes for munitions movements.

CO: Identify and describe the recommended evacuation distances for the different explosive classes.

Haz-Mat (to include POL Firefighting) *1 CEU

CO: Identify and describe actions for analyzing the incident IAW NFPA 472 5.2 Operations

AIR FORCE INICDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (AFIMS)

Standard Operating Procedures *1CEU IAW NFPA 1021, 2009 Edition, para 4.4.1 and 5.4.1

CO: Identify and describe the requirements for developing standard operating procedures.

CO: Identify and describe the standard operating procedures fire departments are required to develop and the driving force behind them.

PO: Demonstrate the ability to write/modify standard operating procedures.

Strategies, Tactics, and Operations *1 CEU IAW NFPA 1021, 2009 Edition, para 4.6.1-4.6.2 and 5.6.1

CO: Describe how the NIMS Command and Management component supports the management of expanding incidents.

CO: Describe the incident/event management process for supervisors and expanding incidents as prescribed by the ICS.

PO: Demonstrate the ability to assume C2 during a simulated Type 4 response.

Incident Action Plan *1 CEU IAW NFPA 1021, 2009 Edition, para 4.6.1-4.6.2 and 5.6.1

CO: Identify and describe the roles and responsibilities of entities as specified in the National Response Framework.

CO: Identify and describe the 5 types of incidents that your department could respond to.

PO: Demonstrate the ability to develop an incident action plan taking into consideration the resources available from the other ESF’s.

Local Plans *1 CEU IAW NFPA 1001, 2008 Edition, para 5.2.3, 5.3.5, 6.1.1 and 6.1.2 and NFPA 1003, 2005 Edition, para 6.2.2

CO: Identify and describe the components of a local emergency response plan.

CO: Identify the local agencies that may participate in a local emergency response plan and their role in the plan.

PO: Demonstrate the ability to develop a local emergency response plan for a type 4 or 5 event.

FIRE DEPARTMENT SAFETY AND HEALTH

Health & Safety Officer Familiarization 1 CEU IAW NFPA 1021, 2009 Edition, para 4.2.4, 4.7.1-4.7.2 and 5.7.1

CO: Identify and describe the elements of the operational Risk Management model.

CO: Identify and describe the parts of the organizational health and safety plan.

CO: Identify and describe the roles and responsibilities of the Health and Safety Officer.

PO: Demonstrate the ability to develop a strategy for reducing inherent risks associated with fire department operations.

PO: Perform a review of department personnel’s AF Form 55

Incident Safety Officer Responsibilities *1 CEU IAW NFPA 1021, 2009 Edition, para 4.7.1-4.7.2

CO: Identify and describe the elements of the operational Risk Management model.

CO: Identify and describe the roles and responsibilities of the Incident Safety Officer.

PO: Demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the Incident Safety Officer.

IAW NFPA 1021, 2009 Edition, para 4.5.1 and 4.5.2

CO: Identify and describe the different types of occupancies and the use of occupancy classifications.

CO: Identify and describe the primary concerns and hazards associated with various occupancies.

CO: Identify and describe the building construction components to include the types of components and materials in their construction.

CO: Identify and describe the types of building services and subsystems and their affect on fire and life safety.

CO: Identify and describe the construction types defined by the model codes.

CO: Identify and describe the types of materials used in building construction.

CO: Identify and describe the fire protection methods used to reduce the impact of fire on building materials.

PO: Demonstrate the ability to determine the occupancy classification of a given occupancy.

Life Safety and Code Enforcement 1 CEU

CO: Identify and describe the organizations that develop national consensus standards and the meaning of the term.

CO: Describe the how codes and standards are kept current and the adoption process.

CO: Describe the code enforcement process and the inspector’s role in the prosecution process.

CO: Describe the process of participating in a legal proceeding.

Fire Hazard Identification and Mitigation 1 CEU IAW NFPA 1021, 2009 Edition, para 4.5.1, 4.5.2 and 6.5.2

CO: Identify and describe unsafe behaviors and conditions that can cause or create fire hazards.

CO: Describe the fire hazards of heating,…