FIRE ACADEMY CALENDAR 89/90 JUSTICE INSTITUTE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA MISSION AND GOALS STATEMENT MISSION STATEMENT The Justice Institute of B.C. is dedicated to improving the quality of justice and public safety by developing and delivering training programs and educational services to professionals and the public. SUPPORTING THE MISSION STATEMENT IS THE FOLLOWING SET OF GOALS: I) To develop and deliver programs and services in the areas of justice and public safety consistent with the identified needs of the Ministries of the Attorney General, Solicitor General, Health and Municipal Affairs. 2) To develop and deliver programs and services consistent with the identified needs of other government ministries, private agencies, community groups and others engaged in justice and public safety. 3) To engage in partnerships with other organizations in pursuit of the Justice Institute mission. 4) To share services, resources and expertise among Academies/Divisions to achieve more effective delivery of programs. 5) To heighten awareness of the unique nature and structure of the Justice Institute and its services. This page left intentionally blank FIRE ACADEMY MISSION STATEMENT To develop and provide training programs and services consistent with the needs identified by the Fire Commissioner and the Fire Services Community of British Columbia. JUSTICE INSTITUTE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA FIRE ACADEMY 4198 West 4th Avenue Vancouver, British Columbia V6R 4Kl (604) 228-9771 Training for the fire service is vast and varied; it is traditional yet modern. We enter an era of greater accountability and of specialization. Of doing the right things versus doing things right. Doing more with less. 0f training to specific standards with greater concern for safety. This is affeeling all of us. The phrase, "the more things change the more they remain the same," has considerable merit with training. The Academy continues its commitment to maintaining the deYelopment and delivery of materials for certification programs. This has pro•ided more training to more personnel than ewer before but there are still many other aspects that the Academy has yet to address. They are some of the traditional yet specialized aspects being encountered by the fire departments of our Prowince. During the 1989/ 1990 academic year the Fire Academy will respond to some of the special needs as identified by you. Many of the programs will be conducted on a regional basis and will vary in length. The Fire Academy must prowide some of these programs on a cost recowery basis. This means you must share some of the financial responsibility. The field programs conducted through the community instructor program and the certification programs will remain outside the cost recowery model. This calendar does not represent all training to be made awailable this year. Throughout the year additional topics of interest will be offered. Notification of these presentations will be distributed through separate mailings. As an Academy we are pleased and proud of your accomplishments. But we can newer be content. We must, more than ewer before, be proactiwe and interact with the many other senices and agencies. This approach will be increasingly wisible through the programs offered today and tomorrow. Paufc. Smith Director Fire Academy TABLE OF CONTENTS ADMISSION AND REGISTRATION g TRAINING AND EDUCATION 9 CONTINUOUS ENTRY/EXIT IO ACADEMY DRESS REQUIREMENTS 11 ATTENDANCE 12 CANDIDATE ACCOMMODATION AND TRAVEL 13 RESOURCE CENTRE 14 VOLUNTEER FIRE FIGHTER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM IS EVALUATOR TRAINING 16 FIRE ACADEMY COMMUNITY INSTRUCTOR COURSE 17 TRAINING TECHNIQUES WORKSHOPS 17 TRAINING AND EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR THE PROFESSIONAL FIRE SERVICE 18 EDUKITS 20 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 22 ORIENTATION FOR NEW DEPARTMENTS 36 LIAISON OFFICER WORKSHOP 37 RISK MANAGEMENT FOR THE FIRE SERVICE 38 SPECIAL PROGRAMS 39 WEEKEND PROGRAMS 39 FIRE ACADEMY EVENING SEMINAR SERIES 41 JUSTICE INSTITUTE OF B.C. EXTENSION PROGRAMS 43 TO PURCHASE COURSE MATERIAL 45 FACULTY/STAFF 46 ADJUNCT FACULTY 47 IMPORTANT DATES Centre Pull Out Section Are you interested in Course Descriptions? see page 22 Are you interested in Distance Education? see page 18 Are you interested in Edukits? see page 20 Are you interested in Eligibility Requirements? see page Are you interested in Evening Seminars? see page 41 Are you interested in Risk Management? see page 38 Are you interested in Special Programs? see page 39 Are you interested in Volunteer Certification? see page 15 9 ADMISSION AND REGISTRATION Only current members of the Fire Service in British Columbia and related emergency and support service personnel are eligible for admission to regular Fire Academy programs. Fire Service means volunteer, paid, and industrial fire fighters. Specific prerequisites and special eligibility restrictions are noted for each course or program in this calendar. Application forms can be obtained from the Academy. ADMISSION Admission into the Program is through the Fire Department. All admission forms must be signed by the Fire Chief and then approved by the Director of the Fire Academy. REGISTRATION Volunteer Certification Program For admission into the program, the student should obtain an Application for Admission from the Fire Chief and submit a completed copy to the Fire Academy. Eligibility for Programs - Volunteer Certification To be admitted to the Program the fire fighter must be a member of a Fire Department recognized by the Office of the Fire Commissioner The candidate must also possess a valid driver's license conforming to Fire Department policies and the policies of the Motor Vehicle Act. 8 89/90 TRAINING AND EDUCATION General Eligibility To be admitted to a course in the Program, a student must meet the following eligibility criteria: ■ Full time, paid member of the British Columbia municipal Fire Department or as identified by the Fire Commissioner and Director. ■ Attained first-class fire fighter status ■ Must submit a completed Application for Admission bearing the signature of the Fire Chief ■ Application approved by the Director of the Fire Academy The course level at which a student may enter the Program is to be determined locally. Table I lists approximate equivalencies between local Fire Department positions and currently available course levels. It should be understood that these equivalencies may vary among jurisdictions. The entry level is determined on the application form which must be signed by the Fire Chief. Suggested Course Equivalents for Entry Level into Program Company Officer Lieutenant, Captain (Suppression) Command Officer District Chief, Assistant Chief (Suppression) Administration Officer Deputy Chief, Fire Chief Fire Training Officer Assistant Training Officer, Training Officer Fire Prevention Inspector Fire Prevention Inspector, Fire Prevention Fire Marshall, Fire Warden TABLE l Note: Training Officer and Fire Prevention Inspector courses are available to qualified members of the Fire Service as identified by the Fire Commissioner and the Director. 9 89/90 CONTINUOUS ENTRY /EXIT The Fire Academy Distance Education Program works on a continuous entry/exit system. Students register in a course and determine which blocks they wish to study. Material will be sent one block at a time. Tutors will receive the students' names and phone numbers at this time. Students can complete material at their own pace, but will be given a maximum of one year to complete a block. No extensions will be granted. Any student who does not complete within one year may reapply after a three-month waiting period. In order to complete a block a student must receive a "successful" grade on all projects and the final block test. On receipt of a successful final project, a tutor will request the Fire Academy to generate an exam for the student and the next block will be sent. 10 89/90 ACADEMY DRESS REQUIREMENTS Candidates attending Fire Academy classes must wear their department ~ uniforms. For those candidates whose department does not have a uniform, the candidate � , ..Kctttired "> wear slacks, shirt or swe.ateJ:-(,s-port-shirt ts acceprat,1e) , socks, sht11!ra"im l' department jacket. j2la For any activity involving fire or the use of equipment, full protective tum·-out c thing (hel et, jacket, pants, poots, and gloves) must be-.provided by r:1i e student. Generally, candidates a�e �cted to be clean sha n. Howeve , 0 ustaches that do . not int.e'rfere with breat�� or safety apparatus e acceptable. P sonnel with beards fE or a program w ich requires wearing who .a re enrolled in an/I n-field training progr SCjlA are not allowed to participate in the nds-on portion an will receive no credit 1 for the program. I 11 89/90 ATTENDANCE When attending a Fire Academy course, the candidate is required to be on time and to attend all classes. Late arrival to class or absence without approval will result in the candidate's return to his or her department. An attendance report will be sent to the candidate's department stating any absence and the reason. A Senior Academy Officer may excuse a candidate for the following reasons: ■ Illness ■ Candidate is required to be in court ■ Compassionate grounds or urgent personal reasons A candidate who becomes ill while at the Academy must report the illness to the Fire Academy. Smoking is not permitted during instruction periods, indoors or outdoors. Lawrence Hall is a designated non-smoking building. Because of the nature of training involving fire situations and the use of equipment, apparatus, power tools, and hydraulic tools it is imperative that students be physically fit and mentally alert. Students who are under the influence of -any substance, whether medically prescribed or not, that can impair physical or mental alertness, may not participate. 12 89/90 CANDIDATE ACCOMMODATION AND TRAVEL Authorized travel, meal and accommodation expenses for fire service personnel attending selected courses at the Academy are reimbursed by the Academy on the following basis. Outside the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) Travel - Return travel arrangements are made by the candidate. The cost of travel is reimbursed by the Academy, based on the quickest and most economical means. Receipts are required for transportation costs and must be submitted with the student's expense sheet within 30 days after course completion. After 30 days expense claims may not be accepted. Meals - The Academy provides a per diem meal allowance while attending the Academy. Telephone - Candidates are reimbursed for one 3-minute long distance phone call within the province per week while attending the Academy. Hotel - Arrangements are made by the Academy only, on a two-person-per-room basis. These are paid for directly by the Academy. Accommodation is prepaid by the Fire Academy. Please note that hotel rules and regulations shall apply to all Fire Academy course participants. Budgetary restrictions require that rooms be shared by two (2) persons. Reservations will be made from the day preceding course start to the morning of the last day of the course. Course participants are requested to remove all personal possessions from their respective rooms on the morning of the last day of the program. Inside the GVRD Travel - Candidates using their own vehicles who must travel farther to reach the Justice Institute campus than to reach their workplace are reimbursed for the extra mileage. Meals - Lunch or a lunch allowance is provided by the Fire Academy. 13 89/90 RESOURCE CENTRE The Resource Centre is a library housing films, videos, slides, books and magazines on public safety and justice topics. Fire Science topics include: ■ Training ■ Fire behaviour ■ Management ■ Disasters and hazardous materials ■ Fire prevention and suppression ■ Apparatus and equipment ■ Extinguishers and extinguishing agents ■ Breathing apparatus ■ Smoke and ventilation ■ Rescue and first aid ■ Fire investigation ■ and others Library Services ■ Audio visual catalogue listing the films, videos and slides is available for $5.00 prepaid. Send $5.00 to J.I.B.C. Resource Centre. ■ Borrowing of materials by mail or in person ■ Materials provided in response to specific requests for information ■ Library News, a monthly newsletter mailed to fire chiefs, lists new books, magazine articles and audio visual materials available Members of recognized fire departments are granted borrowing privileges. A library card is not required. Borrowers are responsible for loss or damage to materials. For further information contact: Carol Breeden, 228-9771 Local 202 Assistant Librarian Resource Centre Justice Institute of B.C. 4198 West 4th Avenue Vancouver, B.C. V6R 4Kl 89/90 VOLUNTEER FIRE FIGHTER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM Volunteer Fire Fighter Certification Volunteer Fire Fighter Certification is formal recognition by the province that a fire fighter has attained a basic proficiency in the subjects identified in the B.C. Volunteer Fire Fighter Training Standards. The Training Standards define two successive levels at which a fire fighter can become certified - Level I and Level II. This reflects the fact that not all departments require the same equipment. For example, larger ground ladders are covered only in Level II. Depending on the equipment requirements for that department, fire fighters in departments that do not use these ladders can still attain certification in Ground Ladders at Level I. Other subjects, such as Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus, are covered completely in Level I. CERTIFICATION PROCESS Accepted applicants receive a Certificate of Enrollment identifying required subjects for either Level I or Level II, and a list of subjects currently available in which to be evaluated. All identified subjects require a written test, and most subjects also require demonstration of practical skills. Upon successful evaluation of a subject, a subject­ identification sticker is sent to the individual to be affixed to the enrollment certificate in the corresponding subject area. Certification for Level I can only be attained by successfully completing all 21 subjects identified in the Volunteer Fire Fighter Training Standards as Level I. Level II requires those objectives identified as Level II. Prerequisites: ■ Valid driver's license conforming to the candidate's Fire Department policies and with all provincial legislation Subject reference materials are as follows: ■ International Fire Service Training Association Manuals (IFST A) ■ Essentials of Fire Fighting (second edition) ■ Fire Service Practices for Volunteer and Small Community Fire Departments (sixth edition) ■ Edukits developed by the Fire Academy of the Justice Institute of B.C. These are videotapes with supporting manuals, skills checklists and progress evaluation questionnaires that cover the theoretical and practical skills of fire fighting. Edukits may be purchased from the Academy as they become available. 15 89/90 EVALUATOR TRAINING This intensive course on conducting evaluations leads to Certification as a Volunteer Fire Fighter and as a Fire Academy Evaluator for the Volunteer Fire Fighter Certification Program. Evaluator training is given in a number of separate sessions each of which can be up to five days in duration. Together these segments cover all sections of the Volunteer Fire Fighter Training Standards of British Columbia. An Evaluator is certified in each segment of subjects taken. Certification is valid for two years. At the end of the two years, the candidate is required to attend a refresher seminar conducted by the Academy. The Director of the Academy may extend certification until the next available refresher course. Prerequisites: ■ Approval of the Fire Chief ■ Ability to travel to other departments to conduct evaluations on evenings and/or weekends ■ Good physical condition ■ Valid First Aid Certificate (SOFA - Safety Oriented First Aid) or better ■ Valid B.C. driver's license, Class 3 or better, with Class 15 air brakes endorsement ■ 5 or more years' experience in the Volunteer Fire Service 16 89/90 FIRE ACADEMY COMMUNITY INSTRUCTOR COURSE This is an intensive five-day course on instructional techniques based at the Fire Academy. It consists of a workshop that involves preparation and delivery of fire fighting training skills. Upon completion of the course, the trainee will be able to deliver a shorter version of the same course to Training Officers in the field. Additional course delivery areas may be added. The course provides a substantial practical training experience. Candidates must provide full protective clothing. The following qualifications are preferred: ■ Minimum 5 years' current service in the Fire Service of B.C. ■ Training experience ■ Active enrollment in the Certification Program ■ Experience as an Evaluator in the Certification Program ■ Willingness to provide a minimum of two - 2½ day instructional techniques programs based on the timetable and materials coordinated by the Fire Academy. This may involve travel to other Fire Departments. (Travel expenses reimbursed by the Fire Academy.) TRAINING TECHNIQUES WORKSHOPS These workshops are delivered by Community Instructors in various locations. The training techniques workshop will prepare training officers to be effective and efficient in their training program. Upon successful completion of the 2½ day workshop the Training Officer will be able to: ■ Write a performance objective ■ Design a lesson ■ Deliver a lesson ■ Evaluate student performance Candidates will prepare and deliver several mini-sessions to other members of the class. The describe/demonstrate/practice/feedback model is the basis of this course. Emphasis will be on effective use of Edukits as training aids. Candidates must provide their own full protective clothing and SCBA. CLASS SIZE Each class is limited to a maximum of five participants. This allows for "hands on" practice instruction by all participants with direct assistance provided by a Fire Academy Community Instructor. These individuals were selected for their expertise in fire fighting skills and instructional experience. 17 89/90 TRAINING AND EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR THE PROFESSIONAL FIRE SERVICE The Training and Education Program for the Professional Fire Service in the Province of British Columbia is a series of courses that allows career fire fighters and officers to upgrade their knowledge through self-study of learning materials provided to them in their own locality. This method lets students work at their own pace. Students are encouraged to work at an accelerated pace according to schedules arranged within their own Department. Support personnel including Fire Department Liaison Officers and Fire Academy tutors are an integral part of the program. Several courses are available for different levels of certification. The courses are based on the professional qualifications established by the NFPA and amended as necessary by the Fire Commissioner to reflect the needs of the B.C. Fire Service. Successful completion of a full course leads to certification at that level. Courses and Blocks Five courses of certification are available or under development: COURSE Company Officer Command Officer Administration Officer Fire Prevention Inspector Training Officer Eligibility Restrictions: ■ Minimum First Class Fire Fighter ■ Full time career ■ Other identified members of the Fire Service Special request for admission must be addressed to the Director, Fire Academy 18 89/90 Each course comprises subject Blocks, as listed under Course Descriptions. Each Block ends with a test. Most Blocks may be taken in any order. The exception is Fire Prevention Inspector; Blocks in this course must be taken in sequence. The final Block is the classroom component, which must be taken when all distance education Blocks have been successfully completed. The classroom component is held at the Fire Academy. A student must be admitted to a course before registering in any Blocks. Blocks are subdivided into Units composed of individual booklets, from two to six per Block. SUPPORT PERSONNEL Tutors In each Block the student's progress is guided and evaluated by a tutor appointed by the Fire Academy. The tutor stays in touch by telephone or in writing, evaluates block projects and informs the Academy when the student is ready to write the Block test. Liaison Officer The Fire Chief appoints a Liaison Officer to co-ordinate the delivery of the program within the Fire Department. The Liaison Officer (usually the Training Officer) supports and helps plan studies and activities in the course, and supervises the writing of tests in the Fire Department. COURSE MATERIALS Course materials are sent out in Blocks. The student registers for specific Blocks, in consultation with the Liaison Officer. Each course contains the following materials: ■ Study guide to assist the student in the use of all the other components and offering tips on how to study Distance Education materials. ■ Course Blocks presented as a series of printed booklets, each containing objectives, self-tests, practical exercises, and projects to be completed. ■ Support materials for the Liaison Officer and the tutors. ■ A Block Test to be administered by the Liaison Officer and marked by the Fire Academy. 19 89/90 EDUKITS Edukits are self-contained training packages consisting of the following: ■ • • ■ • ■ Instructional manual Accompanying video Guidelines for an instructor Quiz sheet (in most packages) Skills checklist Masters for overheads Each Edukit focuses on a particular subject or skill. The purpose of the Edukits is to enable fire fighters to upgrade their knowledge and skills and to practise a standardized and uniform set of fire fighting procedures. The Edukits have been developed by the Fire Academy. Subjects Edukits cover the following subjects: Apparatus Familiarization explains the functions and operating of pumpers, tankers, aerial apparatus and rescue apparatus and illustrates safe driving practices. Fire Behaviour covers theory of combustion, the combustion process, phases of fire, combustion products, fire spread and classes of fire. Ground Ladders (second edition) illustrates the techniques involved in the basic lifts, carries and raises of ground ladders. Ventilation defines ventilation, explains the reasons for ventilating and illustrates the procedures, decisions, precautions and hazards involved in ven"tilating a fire in a contained structure. Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus covers types, various models, operation, safety and emergency procedures for self-contained breathing apparatus used in the fire service. It also includes testing and maintenance of equipment. Small Tools and Equipment shows many tools, both manual and power-operated, usedfor such tasks as forcible entry, ventilation, salvage and overhaul, rescue and vehicular extrication. This Edukit shows the four main categories of small tools and how to use them: prying tools, cutting tools, lifting and pulling tools and striking tools. It shows axes, sledge hammers, pry bars, crow bars, power hydraulic unit, saws, chisels, shears, belt cutters, jacks, air bags, etc. It also shows care of tools. Ropes and Knots describes the basic knots used in the Fire Service today and their application. Care and maintenance of the various types of ropes are discussed. 20 89/90 Fire Service Orientation and Safety briefly describes the origin of the Fire Service, its organization and its legal responsibilities. It also identifies the most common causes of injury and describes basic safety procedures. Extinguishers and Extinguishing Agents covers the basic chemistry of fire, common types of extinguishing agents used in portable extinguishers and the classes of fire on which they would be used. Also covered is operation of each type of extinguisher and their general care and maintenance. Fire Streams describes the properties of fire streams, basic terminology, water and foam and methods of handling various sized hoselines. Hose describes basic hoses and hose handling procedures. Water Supplies explains the sources of water supply and distribution systems. Discusses hydrant types and maintenance procedures. The following subjects are currently available as Edukits: ■ ■ • ■ ■ • ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Apparatus Familiarization Fire Behaviour Ground Ladders Ventilation Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) - 2nd edition Small Tools and Equipment Ropes and Knots Fire Service Orientation and Safety Extinguishers and Extinguishing Agents Fire Streams Hose Water Supplies More Edukits will become available. Phone the Fire Academy for a complete list. 21 89/90 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Company Officer • CO-I Fire Service Organi7.ation This Block provides a review of organizations concerned with fire protection, with a focus on Canadian organizations at the federal, provincial and local levels. It also reviews the structure of fire suppression organization, the Company Officer's role in it, and the chain of command in line and staff functions. Self-study hours: 20 C0-2 Basic Fire Science This Block introduces basic chemical and physical principles underlying fire and dangerous goods behaviour in emergency situations. This includes vapour pressure and density, ignition temperature, flash point and flammable limits, as well as other topics of concern to personnel involved in fire protection. Self-study hours: 40 C0-3 Fire Prevention and the Company Officer This Block introduces concepts in fire prevention for suppression officers at the company level. The material provides basic background information on fire prevention and discusses the important role that the Company Officer can play. Topics include an overview of pertinent legislation, community fire prevention programs, and routine or survey inspections. The Block offers specific instruction on identifying fire hazards in various building types, recognizing dangerous goods and their unique hazards, and visually inspecting fire protection systems such as automatic sprinklers and fire detection equipment. Some of the course work involves field exercises for hands-on experience in fire prevention-oriented activities. Self-study hours: 60 22 89/90 C0-4 Company Leadership Company Leadership covers the leadership and administrative aspects of the Company Officer course and is designed to develop the relevant skills required at this level. Areas covered include situational leadership, maintaining morale among subordinates, handling complaints and disputes as they arise, interpreting and implementing departmental policies relating to personnel and local administration, setting goals and objectives for the crew, planning and implementing training in conjunction with the Training Officer, safety awareness, and interpersonal communication. The Block presents a global and historical perspective on the nature and principles of leadership, and follows this with a specific focus on leadership within the Fire Department. Self-study hours: 80 CO-S Communication Skills This Block provides a short, to-the-point overview of principles of effective writing and speaking. Tips are presented on how to present information clearly and with impact. The skills gained from this Block should prove helpful in all types of writing, including reports and memos, as well as in public speaking and communication in general. Self-study hours: 20 C0-6 Records and Reports Records and Reports addresses gathering, managing, and using information in Fire Department operations. The major premise of this Block is that information is a key element in the effective functioning of any size of Fire Department. Topics include exploration of the role of information within the Fire Service, understanding the place of the records system in managing information, production of both formal and informal reports, Fire Department records, and computerized information systems. Suggested Prerequisites-. CO-5 Communication Skills Self-study hours: 40 23 89/90 CO-7 Technical Math This Block presents basic math skills for fire flow calculations such as volume and surface area. Frequent opportunities for practice in practical situations are provided. Units covered include whole numbers, fractions and decimals, percentages, averages, algebraic equations, powers and square roots, ratios and proportions, and measurements of length, area, and volume. It is assumed that the student has basic skills .in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Self-study hours: 40 CO-8 Fire Cause Determination This Block provides an overview of fire cause indicators and emphasizes the importance of preserving the scene for Fire Investigators in situations where the fire cause is not apparent. Self-study hours: 40 CO-9 Dangerous Goods The Company Officer may be first on the scene of a dangerous goods incident. This Block discusses the inherent hazards of dangerous goods, how to identify them under emergency conditions, and how to assess a situation, determine the resources required, and take appropriate initial action. The Block also discusses the legal authority of the Company Officer to act under different circumstances, the legislation that affects safety in storage and transport of dangerous goods, and national, provincial, and local information sources. Some field work is involved. Self-study hours: 60 CO-10 Incident Command Officers apply a model of incident command in simulated incidents on site and by use of a simulator. Also covered are the development and organization of drills and scenarios and a segment on Company Officer contact with the news media. Block CO- I 0 provides an individualized training component. Location: Fire Academy, Justice Institute of British Columbia campus. Prerequisites: Completion of CO- I to CO-9 Duration: 4 days 89/90 Command Officer CM-I Advanced Communication Skills This Block extends the skills acquired in Block CO-5 by presenting further methods to communicate clearly in writing and in speaking. The Block then focuses on speaking to groups, relating to the media, and gaining increased awareness and skills in public relations between the Fire Department and the community it serves. Suggested Prerequisites: CO-5 Communication Skills Self-study hours: 40 CM-2 General Physics General Physics is an introductory course that familiarizes the student with basic concepts of physics at a practical, operational level. The topics include the physical phenomena of heat, motion, ;electricity, magnetism, light, sound and radioactivity. This Block also provides an appendix on metrics for those unacquainted with the SI system of measurement. Suggested Prerequisites: CO-7 Technical Math Self-study hours: 40 CM-3 Major Emergency Planning Major Emergency Planning presents principles of Fire Department planning and response to major emergencies within a local jurisdiction. Planning activities are outlined with attention given to assessing major fire hazards in a community, preparing the Fire Department component of a community major emergency plan, and exercising the plan. Response strategies are discussed for actual or simulated major emergencies in terms of assessing the situation, determining the resources required and deploying personnel and resources. The Block also discusses the roles and responsibilities of the Command Officer in major emergency planning. Self-study hours: 80 25 89/90 CM-4 Fire Protection Systems and Water Supply Systems Fire Protection Systems presents the basic types of fixed fire suppression systems, fire alarms, fire detection devices, and water supply systems. This knowledge enables the Command Officer to recognize the different types of systems and their operation and applications, and to discuss water supply and distribution requirements with appropriate persons and agencies. Suggested Prerequisites: C0-3 Fire Prevention and the Company Officer; CO-7 Technical Math Self-study hours: 60 CM-S Industrial Fire Protection and the Command Officer This Block presents an overview of the Command Officer's role in fire protection in the municipal-industrial setting. Roles and responsibilities are outlined in terms of decisions required to direct multi-company response to a major industrial fire. Topics include assessment of hazards; fire protection measures for each of the nine classes of dangerous goods; pertinent federal, provincial and local acts and regulations; and working with plant emergency response organizations and fire brigades. Some field work is required. Suggested Prerequisites: C0-3 Fire Prevention and the Company Officer; C0-9 Dangerous Goods and the Company Officer: CM-3 Major Emergencv Planning: CM-4 Fire Protection Systems Self-study hours: 60 CM-6 Command Officer Leadership and Administration This Block offers a detailed study of command leadership and communication, planning and achieving excellence, meeting the dollar challenge, achieving organizational effectiveness, and managing people. Suggested Prerequisites: C0-4 Company Leadership; C0-6 Records and Reports; CO-7 Technical Math; CM-1 Advanced Communication Self-study hours: 80 26 89/90 CM-7 Multi Company Incident Command Officers apply a model of Incident Command requiring single company and multi company responses. Common skills are developed using the simulator and on-site evolutions. The Incident Command model used in CO-IO Incident Command, is expanded to cover incidents of increased complexity. Prerequisites:. Completion of CM-1 to CM-6 Duration: 4 days 27 89/90 Administration Officer AO-I Executive Leadership and Communication This Block focuses on the leadership role of the Administrative Officer. In addition to expanding the concepts of the leadership role, the Block reviews the use of an effective team approach in managing a Fire Department. The Block explores the central role of communication in enhancing Administrative Officer effectiveness, including meeting skills. Suggested prerequisites: C0-6 Records and Reports; CM-6 Command Officer Leadership and Administration Self-study hours: 100 A0-2 The Social Environment This Block focuses on the social environment in which a Department functions, providing an overview of political, economic and legal aspects of our culture. Self-study hours: 20 A0-3 Planning The focus of this Block is on plans that can be used for the management of a Fire Department. It explores: ■ Assessment of needs and resources ■ Choosing strategy based on these ■ Methods for using plans in an environment of change and uncertainty Self-study hours: 100 A0-4 Financial Management This Block focuses on the financial aspects of administering a Fire Department, including an overview of municipal financing, considerations of capital financing, a detailed approach to budget preparation, management and control and the issues of cost management. Suggested prerequisites: CO-7 Technical Math Self-study hours: 80 28 89/90 A0-5 Organi7.ational Administration This Block addresses organizational administration as a basis for the efficient operation of a Fire Department. It explores current trends in organization structures and philosophies that help the Administrative Officer select and maintain the most effective organization given the resources available. Various considerations for assigning human and other resources are discussed. Finally, structural and administrative considerations for developing and maintaining a modern and effective management information system are addressed. Suggested prerequisites:. CO-1 Fire Service Organizations; CO-6 Records and Reports Self-study hours: 100 A0-6 Administering the Human Resource This Block on personnel administration covers the establishment of effective guidelines, procedures, and practices, with particular consideration given to the administration of effective human resource management in the context of municipal operations. In addition, information is provided on labour relations, the collective bargaining process, the administration of the collective agreement, and day-to-day management of employee relations. Suggested prerequisites:. CM-6 Command Officer Leadership and Administration Self-study hours: 120 29 89/90 AO-7 Public Relations This Block provides practical tools and knowledge in the area of public relations. Guidance is given on the establishment of appropriate policies and guidelines for the relationship between the Department, the municipality, and the community at large. Suggested prerequisites: CM- I Advanced Communication Skills Self-study hours: 80 A0-8 Risk Management for the Fire Service Risk Management Workshop for the Fire Service Location: Fire Academy, JIBC campus The three-day session is led by legal experts, active risk managers, and specialists in the field of Risk Management. This practical program is directed toward Fire Officers who are concerned with legal liability and actions in negligence. Participants will leave the workshop with a structured approach to Risk Management that they can implement in their own Departments. Prerequisites: Completion of AO-I to AO-7 or by permission of the Director of the Fire Academy. 30 89/90 Fire Prevention Inspector FPI Blocks must be taken in sequence. FPI-1 Introduction to Fire Prevention This Block discusses the background, philosophy, and purpose of legislative aspects of fire prevention. It provides an overview of fire prevention and specific information on the fire problem and fire prevention in British Columbia, building a framework for the more detailed and technical Blocks to follow. Other topics include the principles and goals of fire prevention practice; history and evolution of fire prevention; elements of the fire problem; issues and trends in fire prevention; fire prevention agencies and legislation at the federal, provincial and local levels; and the role of the Fire Prevention Inspector. Suggested prerequisites: CO- I Fire Service Organization Self-study hours: 60 FPI-2 Basic Fire Science* This Block is an introductory study of basic chemical and physical principles underlying fire and dangerous goods behaviour. The Block looks at such subjects as vapour pressure and density, ignition temperature, flash point and flammable limits, as well as other topics of concern to personnel involved in fire prevention. Self-study hours: 40 * Students who have completed CO-2 need only complete a short exercise to obtain credit for FPI-2. FPI-3 Blueprint Reading for the Fire Service This Block familiarizes the student with concepts of reading building construction drawings at an operational level. This information enables the Fire Prevention Inspector to check that building plans conform to the appropriate codes, bylaws and regulations. The student learns to read architectural, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and sprinkler piping blueprints. Self-study hours: 120 31 89/90 FPI-4 Elements of Life and Fire Safety This Block forms a foundation for the technical Blocks that follow, presenting detailed information on life and fire safety concepts pertaining to egress design, building construction types, occupancies, and fire safety plans. Self-study hours: 60 FPI-5 Fire Protection Systems and Extinguishers This Block presents the basic types of fire protection systems including sprinklers, standpipe and hose systems, fire pumps, special extinguishing systems, and portable fire extinguishers. The Block offerS" a detailed study of each system, its operation and application, and offers specific instructions on code requirements and fire prevention inspection procedures. Self-study hours: 100 FPI-6 Signalling and Detection Systems This Block presents an in-depth study of fire alarm systems and the various types of heat, smoke and flame detectors. The Block also outlines code requirements for installing fire alarms for each type of occupancy hazard, and specifies the inspection procedures. Self-study hours: 60 FPl-7 Water Supply Systems This Block covers details of water supply systems for private fire protection, water flow in pipes and hydrants, and fire flow requirements. Water supply systems covered include gravity tanks, pressure tanks and fire pumps. The Block focuses on the operation of each system, code requirements and inspections. Self-study hours: 60 32 89/90 FPI-8 Building Systems and Hazards This Block presents the various services and systems that provide power, environmental control and convenience for a building. The course material provides the Fire Prevention Inspector candidate with a broad knowledge of fire hazards and fire protection associated with electrical systems and appliances, air conditioning and ventilation, heating systems, cooking equipment, materials and waste handling, housekeeping and storage systems. Each Unit concludes with specific guidance on code requirements and how to inspect target building systems. Self-study hours: 60 FPI-9 Hazardous Materials This Block gives the student an understanding of the duties and responsibilities of a Fire Prevention Inspector regarding hazardous materials, as set out in the Fire Services Act. It describes the classification of hazardous materials, their identification, and the hazards they pose. It also outlines the responsibilities of other authorities in this area as well as procedures for co-operating to ensure safe handling, use and storage of these materials. Self-study hours: 60 FPI-10 Flammable and Combustible Liquids and Compressed and Liquefied Gases As a supplement to the preceding Block, this Block concentrates on the two most important hazardous material classifications. It gives the student an understanding of their characteristics, their specific fire and explosion hazards, and the regulations under the British Columbia Fire Code Regulation governing their handling, storage, and use. It describes procedures for inspection for leaks in containers and transfer systems, and for abatement of fire hazards associated with leaks and spills, as well as describing the role of other agencies having jurisdiction. Self-study hours: 60 33 89/90 FPI-11 Fire Prevention Practice This Block focuses on the practice of fire prevention on a day-to-day basis and the application of fire prevention theory and technical principles to the fire problem in the community. It concludes the in-field part of the course by examining the specific fire prevention activities carried out by the Fire Prevention Inspector. Topics covered include: Fire prevention inspections Code enforcement methods ■ Fire safety plans ■ Public education ■ Fire cause determination ■ Duties of an LAFC ■ Legal remedies ■ Judicial aspects of fire prevention activities such as evidence and testimony. ■ ■ Self-study hours: 60 FPI-12 Fire Prevention Workshop Hands-on practice inspecting fire detection systems, extinguishing systems and buildings. Location: Fire Academy, Justice Institute of British Columbia campus Prerequisites: FPI-1 to FPI-11 Duration: 4 days 89/90 Training Officer TO- I Training Officer This Block covers the skills required to effectively perform the function of a Fire Training Officer, including communication, learning concepts, planning a training program, presentation methods, training aids, evaluation and development. The Block includes the following: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Developing job skill profiles Developing performance objectives Determining performance discrepancies Developing training plans and training aids Planning and conducting a training session Evaluating training progress and program effectiveness Self-study hours: JOO T0-2 Training Officer Workshop Four classroom days of intensive practical application of knowledge gained in TO-1, enabling the prospective Training Officer to design and deliver training programs within the department. Also included are preparation and evaluation of checklists and developing and writing test questions, as well as Risk Management for the Training Officer. This workshop involves physical activity requiring candidates to be physically fit. Location: Fire Academy, Justice Institute of British Columbia campus. Prerequisite-. TO-1 Duration: 4 days 35 89/90 ORIENTATION FOR NEW DEPARTMENTS This program is designed to assist new Volunteer Fire Departments in establishing standard fire fighting procedures and safe and effective practices. The courses are held at the new department's home base Friday evening through Sunday, and focus on practicing basic fire fighting skills. Basic instruction is given on fire behaviour, pumps and pumping, controlling fire through proper ventilation, Fire Service rescue and protective breathing practices, and proper utilization of water supplies. Eligibility Restrictions: Designed for individual fire departments and offered only to newly formed volunteer Fire Departments recognized by the Fire Commissioner Office. Required: • Basic fire fighting equipment Contact Fire Academy for further information. 36 89/90 LIAISON OFFICER WORKSHOP The Liaison Officer acts as the liaison between the Fire Academy and the Distance Education students in the Liaison Officer's own Fire Department. The Liaison Officer Workshop is designed to familiarize Liaison Officers with their roles. These roles include the following: ■ Encourage and support students ■ Coordinate Fire Department admissions ■ Assist in registration in a Block - Distribute course information - Schedule students - Complete necessary forms - Discuss study hours and schedules ■ Expedite admission process - Obtaining Fire Chief's signature Supervise writing of final Block exams ■ ■ Organize the learning environment and information flow within the Department ■ Assist with learning activities Eligibility Restrictions: Must be appointed by the Fire Chief of the Fire Department. 37 89/90 RISK MANAGEMENT FOR THE FIRE SERVICE Risk Management Workshop The two-day session is led by legal experts, active risk managers, and specialists in the field of Risk Management. This practical program is directed toward Fire Officers who are concerned with legal liability and actions in negligence. Participants will leave the workshop with a structured approach to Risk Management that they can implement in their own Departments. This workshop also comprises the classroom component of the Administration Officer Course, Block AO-8. Eligibility: Designated Risk Managers or individuals with a responsibility for Risk Management Suggested Prerequisites: Prereading Risk Management for the Fire Service Duration: 2 days Risk Management Seminar This is a shorter version of the Risk Management Workshop. Eligibility: Fire Service Members Suggested prerequisite: Read Risk Management for the Fire Service Duration: 1 day Maximum Registration: 150 38 89/90 SPECIAL PROGRAMS Fire Emergency Vehicle Driving Developed in cooperation with Pacific Traffic Education Centre. Teaches special techniques necessary to operate an emergency vehicle safely and with effectiveness. Training will emphasize braking, steering and accelleration under emergency driving conditions. Drivers will experience and learn their maximum limitations and capabilities and the maximum limits and capabilities of the vehicles they operate. Eligibility: Candidates must be involved in driving emergency vehicles. Valid B.C. Driver's License with the proper classification and with an air brake endorsement where applicable. Length: Location: Dates: 2 days Boundary Bay November 14, 15; November 21, 22 Alarm Room Operator Participants will be introduced to a call assessment model for receiving calls from the public and for communications assistance for fireground actions. Duration: Location: Dates: 2 days Justice Institute of British Columbia September 7, 8; September 29, 30 WEEKEND PROGRAMS Dangerous Goods Participants will apply a model of Incident Command to control simulated Dangerous Goods incidents and enhance their knowledge of placarding and labeling, personal protection equipment and an Incident Command System all applied through desktop exercises. 2 days Length: Dates and Locations: April I, 2 April 22, 23 May 6, 7 May 27, 28 June 17, 18 Justice Institute Nanaimo Kamloops Trail Prince George 39 89/90 Auto Extrication Participants will establish command and perform extrication using hand tools. Operations include initial scene survey, vehicle stabilization, glass removal, displacement of steering columns, forcing doors, roof flaps and roof removal. Participants must provide their own protective clothing. Class size is limited to 15 participants. 2 days Length: Dates and Locations: Oct. 21-22 28-29 Nov. 4-5 18-19 25-26 Justice Institute Nanaimo Kamloops Trail Prince George Incident Command Participants apply an incident command model adapted from Alan Brunacini's Fire Command in desk top exercises. A flow chart and exercise book are used as reference material. This course does not replace CO- IO or CM-7. 2 days Length: Dates and Location: June 24-25 Aug. 5-5 12-13 19-20 26-27 Justice Institute Nanaimo Kamloops Trail Prince George Vehicle Specification The process of vehicle specification is described in a step-by-step manner. Helpful hints for de-mystifying and simplifying the process are discussed. Given specific fire protection needs of community, groups will design fire apparatus tailored to meet those needs. 2 days Length: Dates and Locations: July 10, 11 July 13, 14 July 18, 19 July 24, 25 July 27, 28 Justice Institute Kelowna Trail Nanaimo Prince George 89/90 FIRE ACADEMY EVENING SEMINAR SERIES Each of the four evening seminars in this series is offered at various locations around the province. A recognized expert in the field will lead the seminars. The topics are stimulating and the discussion will focus on practical issues. The seminars are open to all fire service personnel. Critical Incident Stress What are the effects on emergency response personnel of traumatic critical incidents? This seminar explores effects and symptoms of critical incident stress and presents issues for further discussion at the local level. 2½ hours Length: Dates and Locations: April 4 5 6 ll 13 Justice Institute Nanaimo Kamloops Trail Prince George Fire Educators Public education is increasingly viewed as a vital component of the community fire protection system. This stimulating seminar covers a selected topic in fire education, with a focus on techniques that can be applied in a Fire Education Program. Length: 2½ hours Dates and Location: September 5 6 7 12 14 Justice Institute Nanaimo Kamloops Trail Prince George Juvenile Fire Setters This seminar introduces fire service personnel to some of the complexities encountered when dealing with juvenile firesetters and opens up avenues for further discussion in the local community. Length: 2½ hours Dates and Location: December 5 6 7 12 14 Justice Institute Nanaimo Kamloops Trail Prince George 89/90 Microcomputers and Your Fire Department Bits, bytes, menus! On the smorgasbord of computer types, styles and programs, we discuss some of the questions you should ask to determine if there is a computer in your Fire Department's future. Length: 2½ hours Dates and Location: February 20 21 22 27 I March A fee will be charged for these seminars. Justice Institute Nanaimo Kamloops Trail Prince George 89/90 JUSTICE INSTITUTE OF B.C. EXTENSION PROGRAMS Four self-study courses are available through the Extension Programs of the Justice Institute of B.C. DElO0 Basic Fire Science, and DElOl Dangerous Goods were originally developed for Fire Service personnel, corresponding to Blocks CO-2 and CO-9 of the Distance Education Program. Basic Fire Science is recommended for corporate managers or safety officers, or those considering a career in the Fire Service. Dangerous Goods is recommended for other service personnel including: Police, search and rescue teams, utilities staff and private fire protection companies. Fire Safetv at Work is recommended for personnel with responsibilities in fire safety. Electrical Safety for Fire Fighters is recommended for all fire service personnel. Registrants to distance education courses receive access to a knowledgeable tutor by telephone and correspondence throughout the course. Upon successful completion of the assignments and written examinations for either of these courses, a Certificate of Achievement is issued by the Fire Academy. For further information on the content and format of these courses, contact the Registration Office of the Justice Institute. Basic Fire Science (#DE100) Length: 40 self-study hours The course provides an introductory level study of basic chemical and physical principles underlying fire and dangerous goods behaviour in emergency situations. Topics include subjects such as vapour pressure and combustion, elements of fire suppression and general methods of fire control. Dangerous Goods (#DE101) Length: 60 self-study hours A series of 5 self-study booklets present the basic principles of controlling dangerous goods incidents. The course covers legal jurisdictions and relevant legislation that affects safety in storage and transport of dangerous goods. The course discusses the inherent hazards of dangerous goods, with attention given to how to assess a situation, determine the resources required, and take appropriate initial action. 89/90 Fire Safety at Work Length: 120 self-study hours Designed in the distance education format and developed in cooperation with the Open College Component of the Open Learning Agency. This course is intended for employees and supervisors with job responsibilities in fire safety, as well as others with an interest in fire prevention and response. The course materials explore the growing fire safety, the nature of fire, common fuels and ignition sources, hazards for each building type, fire prevention, fire drills and using portable extinguishers and the fire safety plan. After completing the course, students will be able to conduct basic fire prevention inspections, educate other employees on safe ways to respond to fire, lead fire drills and prepare a full fire safety plan for any organization. Students are required to submit four written projects and pass a multiple choice exam to complete the course. Successful candidates will receive a certificate. This course is not designed for professional or volunteer f'ue service personnel. Electrical Safety for Fire Fighters Designed in the Edukit format and developed in cooperation with the Open College component of the Open Learning Agency and B.C. Hydro. Intended for all members of the fire service, this course identifies both the potential electrical hazards at Hydro installations and the inherent electrical hazards that exist in all fire situations. The course is intended to be led by an instructor and includes an accompanying video tape that illustrates various hazards. TO PURCHASE COURSE MATERIAL Materials may be purchased from the Academy. Product list is included. Contact the Fire Academy for more information. Available Edukits Fire Behaviour Ground Ladders Apparatus Familiarization Ventilation Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Small Tools and Equipment Ropes and Knots Fire Service Orientation and Safety Extinguishers and Extinguishing Agents Fire Streams Hose Water Supplies Extra Edukit Videos Edukit Overheads (on acetate) Additional Distance Education Material: Booklets Copies of Photos for CO-8 Sets of drawings for FPI-3 Risk Management for the Fire Service (booklet) Binders (specify which binders are required) 89/90 FIRE ACADEMY FACULTY/STAFF PAUL SMITH Director IRWIN DeVRIES Deputy Director JACK. TYLER Coordinator Instructor DENNIS LEIGH Coordinator Instructor LEN GARIS Instructor JACK.IE GOODWIN Distance Education Coordinator JIM BOND Program Developer DIANE RANISETH Divisional Secretary MARJORY DAHL Records Examination Clerk HEGE GLfITENBERG Page Make-up Technician KAREN LAI Systems Analyst SHERRI McLENNAN Programs Secretary DENNE"ITE RETEL Programs Secretary VALERIE STAFF Operations Assistant 89/90 ADJUNCT FACULTY Distance Education Tutors Dan Fisk Robert Furlong Bruce Hall Doug Hystad Vladimier Konieczny Jim LaMorte Louise Pohl Bryan Roach Walter Rogner Doug Wade Community Instructors Doug Banks Rudy Davelaar Dave Markland Kim McLean Al McLeod Doug Robertson John Wyatt Rick Jennens Merlin Klassen Michael Reeves Peter Defeo Wally Dempster Robert Dickson Jim Harding Phil Merchant Terry Metcalfe Michael LaCarte Reg Longhurst Grant Lupton Evaluators Rick Jennens Bill DelaRonde Wally Dempster Jack Scott Chuck Higgins Andy Hutchins Norm Deduluk Doug Robertson Les Schumacher Jim Harding John Haughton Rick Raynor Mike Reeves Brian Morgan Gord Nicholson Don Gillis Andy Grierson Robert Haddow Bruce Hall James Carachelo Floyd Monaghan Tom Gilgan Pat Brooks Gord McCleary Terrence Metcalfe Len Garis Brian George Phil Marchant Wayne Markel David Markland David Fancy Bob Forsyth Leonard Foss Doug Bagshaw Doug Banks Ron Bernier Maurice Boisse Walter Boles Pat Cayen Dave Clark Ed Colin Pete Crozier Rudy Davelaar Peter DeFeo Bob Scruton Alf Shephard Ron Simpson John Wyatt Ted MacZulat Larry Evans Al Withers Ken Wittig Reg Longhurst Larry Lundrigan Grant Lupton Dan Dunbar Bruce Dundas Bill Empey Richard LeQuesne Steve Dodd Kerry Smith Harold Lebourne Bob Dickson Al Smith Egon Jensen Merlin Klassen John DeSilveira Ken Thomson Paul Traynor LIJ FIRE ACADEMY Province of British Columbia Ministry of Municipal Affairs OFFICE OF THE FIRE COMMISSIONER Printed and Bound in Canada Printed by Northburn Printers & Stationers Ltd.