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Florida State Fire College News
Bureau of Fire Standards and Training
State Fire Marshal
August, 2006
LIVE FIRE TRAINING LAW IN EFFECT AS OF JANUARY 1, 2006
The Live Fire Training laws went into effect January 1, 2006. A handout explaining the law and rules can be downloaded at www.fldfs.com/sfm,; page down to “LIVE FIRE TRAINING INFORMATION REGARDING F.S. 633.821 AND PROPOSED RULES 69A-37.404 AND 69A-37.405 as of DEC. 29, 2005”. The full text can be found at the same site; page down to the Firefighters Occupational Safety and Health Act and go to 633.821 (6). The rules to implement the law are currently being finalized. In the interim, fire departments
and training centers conducting live fire training in acquired structures and permanent training props must follow 633.821 (6) requiring compliance to NFPA 1402 “Guide to Building Fire Service Training Centers” and 1403 “Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions” with the exceptions listed in the law. Be aware that 62-256.700(4) “Open Burning for the Training of Firefighters” is currently in effect and is included in the above “December” download. The textbook for Live Fire Trainer Instructor is currently being developed. Additional information will be available soon.
TRAIN-THE TRAINER CLASSES COMING TO FSFC (and beyond)
Two IAFF Hazardous Materials Technician Train-the-Trainers have been scheduled Charlotte County Fire/EMS - July 17 to 21, 2006 and Florida State Fire College, August 28 to September 1, 2006. Classes are limited to 30 each. Students must register online through FCDICE at www.floridastatefirecollege.org. The course number is PD2591; Charlotte County class offering number is 19723 and Florida State Fire College class offering number is 19724. PREREQUISITES: Florida State Certified Instructor I or higher and Hazardous Materials Technician certified or eligible to be certified (completion of IAFF 160 hour class and SERC Task Book completion).
H-465 (I300) and H-467 (I400) Train-the-Trainer to be held August 21 to 25, 2006 for H-465, ICS-300, Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents for Operational First Responders; and H-467, ICS-400, Advanced ICS for Command & General Staff, Complex Incidents, and MACS for Operational First Responders. These two courses are the NFA versions of the NIMS-required ICS-300 and ICS-400 courses. H-465 (ICS-300) is a three-day class; H-467 (ICS-400) is a two-day class. In order to attend, individuals must be a Florida certified instructor (preference given to Certified Instructor II or III), have I-300 and 400 ICS training and experience, and have been in charge of an incident lasting more than one operational period. Additional information will be forthcoming via the A-list.
FCDICE Class: Training is now being offered for the online registration system. This 4-hour CEU bearing class will show students and providers how to apply and register for classes, apply for examinations and renew certifications using the online system. Upcoming classes at FSFC: August 10, 2006 Course ID #19185, October 5, 2006 Course ID#19202, September 7, 2006 Course ID #19192, November 16, 2006, Course ID#19216. Register online.
The FCDICE training “roadshow” is heading your way. If you are interested in hosting a class in your area, please contact Susan Schell or Charlie Brush at 352-369-2800.
FINGERPRINT CARD PROCESSING HAS CHANGED. You are now required to pay fingerprint processing fees online at www.fldfsprints.com or by calling 888-717-5699. The process to obtain a fingerprint card and having your fingerprints taken remains the same. Mail your completed fingerprint card to the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training after payment has been made. Upon confirmation of payment and receipt of your fingerprint card, BFST will forward it to FDLE for processing. For more information you
can contact the Standards Division.
IMPORTANT CHANGES ABOUT INSTRUCTOR OR INSPECTOR RENEWALS
Certification renewal can now be completed online at www.floridastatefirecollege.org . Please verify your personal profile information and CEU status. REMEMBER if the class and CEUs were not entered by the provider, they won’t appear in this folder, and you will have to include copies of the certificates/transcripts. Certificates should show the hours, approval number, and instructor name and number on them. You can send the certificates or transcripts as attachments with the online
renewal form.
Any courses being offered for CEUs in the state should be using the electronic system. You should check with the provider of the training to assure the information is being submitted so that you receive appropriate credit.
A LIST: Get class announcements, notices of meetings and hearings, special notices, and other important information sent directly to your e-mail. Send an e-mail to fsfc-alist@fldfs.com requesting to be added to the list. Include your e-mail address, your name, fire department, mailing address, and phone number.
COURSES UNDER DEVELOPMENT (Additional information will be available soon)
• Rapid Intervention Training is currently being developed by the Florida State Fire College, Marion County Technical and Adult Education Center and Marion County Fire Rescue.
• The 104-Hour HazMat Tech bridge course is currently being developed with SERC Training Committee’s approval. Pre-requisite: Old Hazardous Materials I and II courses.
• The Hydraulics and Apparatus courses are currently being reviewed by committee. The current program allows the use of the IFSTA text and formulas.
LOOK FOR INFORMATION/ANNOUNCEMENTS ON UPCOMING EVENTS
.. Pipeline Emergencies Seminar August 23, 2006
.. Florida Weekend at NFA September 23-24, 2006
.. Health and Safety Conference, Orlando (register at www.ffca.org) October 10-12, 2006
.. Fallen Firefighter Memorial October 13, 2006
.. FSFC Volunteer Weekend West, Okaloosa County Dec. 8 – 10, 2006 (TENTATIVE)
FOGs TURN ORANGE
The new edition of the Florida Field Operations Guide has been issued through the Regional Coordinators for the State Emergency Response Plan of the Florida Fire Chief’s Association. The new editions are orange; the past two were green. If you don’t have one on your truck ask your FD where it is. The FOGs have a great deal of information that will help for deployments and “big” events. Training for the new FOG is on CD and is available upon request. Call 352-369-2800
Updates to the Fire College Credentialing System (FCDICE) are being implemented incrementally. All fire service members should take full advantage of this system including registering for classes, reserving a dorm, buying books, tracking of CEU’s, etc. If you have applied to take a test, or are waiting for the results, check your message tabs for your application approval status or your test score.
First time users: If you have never signed into the system, your initial sign-on will be: ff********* (with the asterisk representing your social security number) and the word “password” as your initial password. If you do not remember your sign-on information, on the login page, select “Update your existing profile”. Make sure you update your mailing address, which is your official address for any mailings from us (certificates, correspondence, etc.). Remember, if you have problems you may call the fire college staff for assistance at 352-369-2800.
MORE ABOUT NIMS TRAINING
All personnel should be receiving NIMS Training. IS100, IS200 and IS700 are available online through the FEMA website. The online IS200 is acceptable towards Fire Officer 1 certification; however you will still need to obtain I300. All Fire, Law Enforcement, and EMS personnel are required to take IS700 in order for their agency to continue receiving federal funding.
STANDARDS:
There is a new e-mail address for general questions for the Standards Office. It is Fire CollegeStandards@fldfs.com. If you call for information, please make sure that you note the name of who are talking to and when you called. If it is a critical piece of information to you, ask for an email to confirm the conversation.
APPROVED ONLINE COURSES FOR FIRE OFFICER, INSTRUCTOR OR INSPECTOR CERTIFICATION
Certain courses taken online may now be used towards Fire Officer 1, Fire Instructor, or Fire Inspector Certification. For a complete list of courses and providers go to the Standards webpage at http://www.fldfs.com/sfm/bfst/Standard/firestan.htm and use the “Online Course Acceptance” link.
QUESTIONS (there may be a test on this)
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