JI JUSTICE INSTITUTE OF B.C. Joint Vohu1teer Firefighter .Association of B.C. i Justice Ji1stit11te of B.C., Fire &Safety Division Education and 1ra.iJ1ing Task H1rce Goals and Objecri.ves Background Results of a recent survey led the Justice Institute GI), Fire and Safety Division and the Volunteer Firefighters Association of B.C. (VFFABC) to conclude that renewal was needed in Volunteer Fire Service training. To start this review a meeting was held in Richmond on July 12 and 13, 2002 to determine the most appropriate method of improving training in the Volunteer Fire Service. The meeting resulted in the formation of the Joint VFFABC/JI Education and Training Task Force: People News I 2 Training News I 3 Northern Training Weekend I 4,5,6 Technical Rescue Update/ 7 Staff List I 8 • Mike Walsh - Gibsons Fire Department (also President, Volunteer Fire Fighters' Association) • Bob Haddow - Okanagan Falls Fire Department • Tom Brach - Central Kootenay Regional District • Dave Ferguson Cowichan Bay Fire/Rescue • Les Schumacher Smithers Fire Department • Dennis Montgomery Mackenzie Fire Department • Dan Murphy - Justice Institute of B.C., Fire and Safety Division • Bob Aldcorn - Justice Institute of B.C., Fire and Safety Division The goal of this task furce was to establish a collaborative process to involve the volunteer fire service in the design of a cost effi:ctive training program to satisfy the needs of the volunteer firefighter and fire officer in British Columbia. The task force feels that training programs need to be developed on a "Sustainable Delivery Model". "Sustainable delivery'' means courses should: 1. Develop a course that includes the subject matter most appropriate for basic firefighter training; 2. Develop a course that includes the subject matter most appropriate for volunteer fire officer training; 3. Identify additional courses that need to be developed to meet the training needs of the volunteer fire service; 4. Involve the volunteer fire service in this work; and 5. Develop a proposal to secure funding to help build the courses and provide for more equal access to the training. 1. Be economically ac.c.essible to volunteer departments; How is the task force going to achieve this? 2. Include, where appropriate, a "train the trainer'' element; and 1. Regional Consultation 3. Include a method that builds local and regional expertise to eventually achieve some independence from lowermainland trainers. The initial focus of the task force is to: 1.1. Representatives from the task furce are planning to attend meetings in all the regions during the fall of 2002 and winter of 2003. The purpose ofthese meetings will be to identify training needs and solutions from co11ti1111ed 011 page 2 Fire & SafetyNews September I Ith Commemoration Ceremony Wes Eaton, Surrey Fire Rescue piped in the New Westminster Police Service Color Guard consisting of Sgt. Ivan Chu, Cst. Bruce Ballingal, Cst. Todd Matsumoto, Cst. Carmd Keenan, Cst. Dave Zemlak and Cst. Gord Santage for a commemoration ceremony on September 11th, honouring those who died during the terrorist attacks in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania. Jack McGee, President of the Justice Institute of B.C. hosted this service and Neill Moroz, Captain, Kamloops Fire and Rescue (pictured centre) gave an emotional speech about the three weeks he spent in New York working at one of two respite centres in logistics at ground zero. Chaplain Jim Turner (seated left) prayed for the victims and their families . •••continuedfrom page 1 a regional perspective: • What is working now • What is not working now • What relationship/trust issues are preventing positive solutions • • • What can be done to make things better Currirulwn needs Costs and availability of training Methods of delivery • Sustainability • 2. The second objective of the regional meetings is to send representatives to a workshop that will coincide with the VFFABC Spring Training Seminar on May 9, 10 & 11, 2003. 3. At. this workshop, major course design work will begin along with the development of a funding strategy. Costs of achieving this process: Costs fur VFFABC representatives to attend the regional and spring training meeting will be borne by the regional district or individual fire departments. The Justice Institute of B.C., Fire & Safety Division will cover Fire & Safety Division staff travel and accommodation and the cost of consultant fees and expenses. Peoele ~ ews New Staff at the Fire Academy SHIRLEY ANDERSON: Program Assistant Shirley came to the Fire & Safety Division in April 2002 after four years with the Paramedic Academy. She began working at the Justice Institute, Paramedic Academy on January 2, 1998. During her years in Paramedics, she had several different positions from Program Assistant to Office Assistant. Prior to working with the Justice Institute, Shirley worked for 11 years as an Administrative Assistant at Olivet Baptist Church in New Westminster . ELISABETH DU PLESSIS: Program Assistant Elisabeth came to the Fire & Safety Division in April 2002 after spending two and a half years as a First Responder Program Assistant in the Paramedic Academy. Previously she spent 7 years as a Program Assistant/Protocol Officer with the CANASEAN International Entrepreneurial Program. This is a highly acclaimed international business program located at Capilano College for middle to senior business and government executives from Asia, Mexico and South America. MEIGHEN SANGHA: Program Assistant Meighen also joined us in April, 2002 coming from the position of managing the Product Management area in the Paramedic Academy. Prior to that, she worked as a Executive Assistant at the City of Richmond, and an Office Manager in a Computer Numeric Control machine shop. CONDOLENCES Jee Sereda, a °Pyro Joe', former instructor with the Pacific Madne Training ln.stitme and the Fire and ~ Tmining Center in its very early days, passed away October 23, lttl. Our &ineere • lfl athy p>CS out fO Marien ~ and ~ Training News Fall/Winter 2002 REGIONAL TRAINING 2002 Metchosin A regional training weekend was held in Metchosin on October 19 & 20, 2002. This was the first in the area and 57 students registered in one or more of the following courses; Auto Extrication - Level I, Rapid Intervention Team (RIT), Strategies &Tactics, and Fire Service Instructor I. This was a very successful event and talk has begun regarding next years training weekend. Thank you Metchosin Volunteer Fire Department and Chief Cal Beaton for hosting this event. Prince George Coming in 2003, Fire Service Instructor I & II, Rapid Intervention Team (RIT), Local Assistant to the Fire Commissioner, Frre Investigation for the Fire Fighter, Fire Department Orientation, Strategies &Tactics, Hazardous Materials Operations, Technical High Angle Rope Rescue Awareness (Over-the-bank-rescue). See pages 4-6 for more details and a registration form. These training conferences are an example of our commitment to bring training where it is needed at the lowest possible cost to the fire service. Evaluator Workshops. .. Evaluator workshops are conducted to train and orient evaluators that act as support to the British Columbia Fire Fighter Training Program. These are offered at no-charge to fire service personnel that attend. They are available where the need exists throughout the province. Ifyou are interested in hosting an evaluator workshop in your area, or have a need to train additional evaluators, please contact Jack Tyler at 604-528-5680 to arrange a session for 2003. Certified Professional Program Fire Service Instructor I Cost- $270 Cost- $2500 April 1 - 3, 2003, New Westminster January 9 - June 5, 2003, New Westminster (registration deadline March 1) (registration deadline December 15) Fire Service Instructor II Cost- $270 March 11 - 13, 2003, New Westminster (registration deadline February 11) Fire Inspector I Program Cost- $1200 April 7 - 12, 2003 (workshop), April 24, 2003 (exam), Castlegar (registration deadline March 24) Fire Inspector II Program Cost - $675 March 24- 28, 2003 (workshop), April 8, 2003 (exam), New Westminster (registration deadline March 10) Fire & Life Safety Educator Cost- $350 January 24 - 26, 2003, Langley (registration deadline January 2) Tuition R:e includes instruction, marerials, and mtification. Pre-course assignments for Fire Service Imtructor I & II and Fire & Life Safety Educator will be shipped upon registration. All the above courses are accredited, with the exception ofthe Certified Professional Program. To register, please call Registration at 604-528-5590 For Further information contact Geoff Burston at 604-528-5679 or gburston@jibc.bc.ca Good News for Fire Service Leadership Diploma Program Graduates Athabasca University is ~ a Week emdit tmmfer of 60 credits for this Diploma program. This will allow graduates to ladder into Athabasca University's Bachelor of Professional Arts-Criminal Justice degree. On-Line Fire Fighter Training Availal>le The Fire and Safety Division is pleased to announce that it has ententd a~ agreement with Firel..earn® to make on-line fire fighter training available within British Columbia. Firel..earn® is an on-line~~ dim: produces on-line, interactive training programs for a number of key learning areas. The fire fighter program is based on NFPA MltM. 'I1m oa.-line tmiaing is complimentary to the IFSTA publications that are currently distributed by the Division. Although this may not be the ultimate solution to the volunteer fire fighter training issue, it will be a valuable training tool for those departmen~ that choose to participate. Certification of the training remains the responsibility of the Division through written and practical assessmentis. Pk-evisittheFkel..eam®websiteat www.fireleam.com forademonstration.Ifyourequire~inlormationorareinterestedinbecominginvolved in this training, please oontmt Bob !ddeom at 684--528-5671 or e-mail at baldcom@jibc.be..ca. Mere iatbrmlllion wJl be available as we ~op oo,r .relationship with FireLeam®. Fire &SafetyNews • OFBC. NORTHERN TRAINING WEEKEND - MAY 3-5, 2003 • Sponsored by the Justice Institute of BC, Fire &Safety Training Centre n.. ~ FIRE SERVICE INSTRUCTOR I: This IFSAC accredited course emphasizes instructional and evaluation methods and techniques that can be used to present skills and information from prepared materials. This course meets Level 1of the NFPA 1041 (1996 ed.) standard and the BC Fire Service Instructor 1 standard. CLASS SIZE: 16 DATFS: May 3-5 (Fri.-Sun) LOCATION: TBA Cosr: $250 TIME: 1600-2000 hours (Fri.) PREREQUISITE(s): None DURATION: 2.5 Days 0830-1630 hours (Sat.-Sun.) FIRE SERVICE INSTRUCTOR 1EvEr. II: This workshop exposes the student to the scheduling, budget, records and reports, and instructor evaluation requirements of aTraining Officer. Fire Service Instructor II will explore the elements of instructional development, deliver, course evaluations and test analysis. This course is accredited by IFSAC in compliance with NFPA 1041 Standard, 1996 edition. CLASS SIZE: 16 DATES: May 3-5 (Fri.-Sun.) loCATION: TBA Cosr: $250 TIME: 1600-2000 hours (Fri.) PREREQUISITE(s): FIRE Service Instructor I DURATION: 2.5 Days 0830-1630 hours (Sat.-Sun.) RAPID INTERVENTION TEAM (RIT): Through interactive exercises this course will improve the effectiveness, efficiency and safety of the emergency personal operating in a hostile environment while at the same time recognizing and understanding Regulations, Standards and Rules of the Workers Compensation Board (WCB), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA). MUST SUPPLYYOUR OWN TURN OUT GEAR Ifpossible, bring to class your Department's Operating Guidelines pertaining to RIT. CLASS SIZE: 14 OATES: May 4-5 (Sat.-Sun.) LOCATION: TBA Cosr: $225 PREREQUISITE(s): FUNDAMENTAL Fire Skills TIME: 0830-1630 hours DURATION: 2 Days IAFC INTRODUCTION (loCAL AssISTANT TO THE FIRE CoMMISSIONER): This workshop introduces newly appointed or prospective Local Assistant to the basic duties and responsibilities of a Local Assistant as specified by the Fire Services Act. This course is the first of three components of the Local Assistant Training Program offered by the Office of the Fire Commissioner. CLASS SIZE: 20 DATE: May 4 (Sat.) loCATION: TBA Cosr: $25 TIME: 0830-1630 hours PREREQUISITE(s): NONE DURATION: 1 Day FIRE INVESTIGATION FOR THE FIRE FIGHTER: This workshop introduces the fire fighter to the principles of fire investigation and explains the fire fighter's role to the Local Assistant to the Fire Commissioner during a fire investigation. This program heightens awareness of how important the fire fighter's role is to investigations. CLASS SIZE: 20 DATE: May 4 (Sat.) loCATION: TBA Cosr: $25.00 TIME: 0830-1630 hours PREREQUISITE(s):None DURATION: 1 Day NORTHERN TRAINING WEEKEND - MAY 3-5, 2003 Sponsored by the Justice Institute of BC, Fire & Safety Training Centre ij ____Fa_ll/W_i_nt_er_200___,2 FllE~ FIRE DEPARTMENT ORIENTATION: This course is available to newly formed volunteer fire departments that have been recognired by the Office of the Fire Commissioner and have been issued a fire department code. Fire departments that are newly reorganized or have a large number of new recruits may also find this course of interest. Aminimum supply list is required to conduct the course: ULC rated pumper (minimum 42 IGPM); capability to supply pumper capacity either from an in-ground water system or a portable water system; 2 1/2 " attack lines with at least two constant flow nozzles; 11/2" attack lines with at least two constant flow nozzles; adequate SCBA to satisfy Workers' Compensation Board requirements (at least 4 complete units with four spare cylinders); approved PPE for 10 fire fighters; call -out system to alert the fire department in the event of an emergency. Cuss SIZE: 16 DATE: May 5(Sun.) LOCATION: TBA Cosr: $225 TIME: 0830-1630 hours PREREQUISITE(s):None DURATION: 1 Day STRATEGIES & TACTICS: This is an exciting interactive two-day training program. Using video and interactive participation, fire fighters in groups, will manage; attack and suppress structure fires in buildings of various occupancies. The goal of this program is to incorporate fire control with an effective emergency scene management system. CLASS SIZE: 20 DATES: May 4-5 (Sat.-Sun.) LoCATION: TBA CosT: $225 TIME: 0830-1630 hours PREREQUISITE(s):None DURATION: 2 Days HAZARDous MATERIALS OPERATIONS: This course is accredited by IFSAC with compliance to NFPA 472. Participants will learn identification of the hazardous material, appropriate safety precautions and implementation of the Incident Command System (ICS). MUST SUPPLY YOUR OWN TURN OUT GFAR. LOCATION: TBA Cuss SIZE: 14 DATES: May 3-5 (Fri.-Sun.) PREREQUISITE(s): HAzARnous TIME: 0830-1630 hours CosT: $325 Materials Awaren~ DURATION: 3 days ROPE REscUE TECHNICIAN, AWARENESS LEvEr. (INCLUDING OVER THE BANK REscuE): This course includes: ropes and knots, equipment familiarization, basic anchoring and rigging systems, rappelling, patient packaging and low/angle embankment rescue scenarios. MUST SUPPLY YOUR OWN COVERALLS AND STEEL TOED BOOTS. LoCATION: TBA CLASS SIZE: 12 DATES: May 3-5 (Fri.-Sun.) PREREQUISITE(s):None TIME: 0830-1630 hours Cosr: $325 DURATION: 3 Days REGISTRATION DEADLINE:APRIL I 0, 2003 Fire & SafetyNews p I~~ NORTHERN TRAINING WEEKEND 2003 REGISTRATION fORM OF B.C. FIRE &.SAFETY Division LAST NAME HOME ADDRESS ARST NAME POSTAL CODE MIDDLE NAME BIRTHDATE (yy/mm/dd) _ ! _ ! _ GENDER DMale DFemale HOME TELEPHONE ) ( MEMBER OF WHICH FIRE DEPT. FAX NUMBER ( ) EMAIL ADDRESS May 3rt1 - 5t11 (Friday - Sunday) $250 0 Fire Service Instructor Level I May 3rt1 - 5t11 (Friday - Sunday) $250 0 fire Service Instructor Level II May 4t11 - 5t11 (Saturday - Sunday) $225 0 RIT (Rapid Intervention Teams) D LAFC Introduction (Local Assistant to the Fire Commissioner) May 4th (Saturday) $25 D Fire Investigation for the fire fighter May 4t11 (Saturday) $25 D Fire Department Orientation May 5t11 (Sunday) $225 0 Strategy & Tactics May 4t11 - 5th (Saturday - Sunday\) $225 May 3rt1 - 5t11 (Friday - Sunday) $325 0 Hazmat Operations Level $325 0 Rope Rescue Technician, Awareness Level (Including Over the Bank Rescue) May 3rt1 - 5t11 (Friday - Sunday) METHOD OF PAYMENT: 0 INVOICE - - - - - - Information Invoicing FD: CONTACT: (Opt) PO# BILLING ADDRESS: OVISA OMC Credit Card Information NAME OF CARDHOLDER: 0 MONEY ORDER Card 0 CERTIAED CHEQUE #: EXP DATE: For more information or to register please contact Fire & Safety Training Centre: 13500-256th Street, Maple Ridge, BC,V4R IC9 Fax: 604.4619149 Tele: 604.4611000 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: APRIL 10, 2003 (Verbal Registrations will not be accepted) Website: www.jibc.bc.ca --'-- Fall/Winter 2002 Technical HiahAngle Rope Resc,u e Pro1ram 2003 Technical Rescue Update : The lolowit\g Rm&: Safety Division, Technical l\osetie ~s are currently generating a l<>t &f ~r imeresu Course Dates Course Fee Awareness (includes over the bank) $690 Awareness (includes over the bank) $690 Operations $1210 Operations $1210 Technician $1210 Technician $1210 IndustriaVHigh Angle $690 IndustriaVHigh Angle $690 Date Mar 31-Apr 2/03 Sep 8-10/03 Apr 22-25/03 Sep 22-25/03 May 12-15/03 Oct 14-17/03 May 26-28/03 Oct 27-29/03 "ft iS never tee fate te beceme wfiat Jleu mfs~t '1ave been.,, Rope Rescue Technician, Awareness Level {including over the bank rescue) - 3 days This course provides standardized training in low angle and over-the-bank rope rescue with a real focus on ~ the local fire department's specific hazard requirements. In this course the student will gain an understanding of basic rope rescue techniques that will lead to other levels in the program. Upon completion a( *s course, students will be certified to low angle technical rope leSalte. Confined Space Awareness - l Day This course provides a complete orientation of dtc ~s Cempensation Board Rules and Regulations including; personal protective equipment, recognition, hazard control, atmospheric monitoring, the roles and ~s of the attendant as well as an equipment orientation. Confined Space Rescue - Complete - 4 days This course provides an in-depth look at the procedures and equipment used in confined space rescue. This includes rope rescue training &pecific to vertical and horizontal confined spaces in high hazard . . . . ments. By the end of this course the student will have the confidence to ~ mWpte and safely conduct a George Eliot ~space ReSette. Fire Service Leadership Diploma Proaram Distance Education Confined Space Rescue - Custom - 2 Days This challenging 2-day course is becoming increasingly popular with clients as it is fully customized to reflect both the industry they operate in as well as the specific hazards of their site. The course includes 1 day of dassrooom ttime and 1 full day of site-specific scenarios. Active putioipation by the students is r~ anti it is .recemmended that students have a basic tm.derstaa. . el conl.ioed. space rescue techniques. Courses Ymteer 'Term 2003 January 1, JOU - Mardi 31, 2003 We lll!C getiting closer to the start of the new-year which means the start .¢ 'our Wmter 2003 Ter4'11 for Distance Education courses. Pleau rem.ember to send in your applliea1ion before DeceJl1ber 20, 2Q03. Textbooks for each course are ~d-~•rely. Please we-theTIDCTBOOK RRQUBSTFORM endosed With this maiting «> otder your rex$oorts and r4fer to the- Tl!JITDOOK ltEQUlUMENTS form on the flip side for a listklg of the telllis reqttired for each ~ For more information on these or any other Fire &c Safety Training Cewter pr~ please con.ta.a: Dan Mtt11PJh~ Manager Phoae:6it4--462-1000 Emalk dmurplty@jl>4.bc.ca - Fire &SafetyNews Staff List Fire & Safety Division John B. Vokes ........................... 604-528-5666 Director, Fire & Safety Division: overall responsibility for the operation, planning and delivery of training programs through the Fire Academy in New Westminster and the Fire & Safety Training Centre in Maple Ridge. jvokes@jibc.be. ca Cathy Lange ............................. 604-528-5668 Program Planner: coordinates delivery of NFPA seminars and workshops and the functions and activities of the Technical High Angle Rope Rescue Committee. Responsible for the budget, promotional material and quality control for the Division. clange@jibc.bc.ca NE.WWESTMINSTE.R CAMPUS Fire Academy 715 McBride Boulevard New Westminster, BC V3L 5T4 Telef:Jhone: (604) 528-5657 Fax: (604) 528-5660 MAPLE RIDGE. CAMPUS Fire & Safety Training Centre 13500 - 256th Street Maple Ridge, BC V4R I C9 Telef:Jhone: (604) 462-1000 Fax: (604) 462-9149 Website: www.jibc.bc.ca The FIRB & SAFEtv DMs10N NFWs is pubhshed by the Fire & Safety Division, Justice Institute ofBritish Columbia. 715 McBnde Boulevard, New We~llninstet, B.C. V3L5T4. Telephone 604-528-5657, fax 604-528-5660. (ISBN 1481-6563) John B. Vokes, Publisher Cathy Lange, Editor Fire Academy Robert W. Aldcorn .•........•......• 604-528-5671 Deputy Director: responsible for management, development and delivery of programs through the Fire Academy. baldcom@jibc.bc.ca Pat Carnegie-Dunlop ............... 604-528-5670 Administrative Supervisor: for the Fire Academy and support service to the Deputy Director. Responsible for sales and distribution of IFSTA publications and paraphernalia. pcarnegiedunlop@jibc.bc.ca Geoffrey Burston •.................... 604-528-5679 Program Coordinator: responsible for the Fire Officer Leadership Diploma Program, FSI Program, Inspector Program, curriculum development, and accreditation. gburston@jibc.be. ca Jack Tyler ................................. 604-528-5680 Program Coordinator: responsible for screening process for the Career Pre-Employment Program, the Evaluator Program, Basics for New Departments and the BC Fire Fighter Program. jtyler@jibc.bc.ca Eda Kadar ................................ 604-528-5669 Program Coordinator: responsible for the Fire Officer Classroom courses. ekadar@jibc.be. ca Sherri Rudeloff ........................ 604-528-5675 Program Assistant: provides support for the Distance Ed. Fire Service Leadership Diploma Program, PLAR and general public distance education courses. srudeloff@jibc.bc.ca Elisabeth du Plessis ....•............ 604-528-5699 Program Assistant: provides support for the classroom component of the Fire Service Leadership Diploma Program. eduplessis@jibc.be. ca Shirley Anderson ..................... 604-528-5659 Program Assistant: responsible for supporting Fire Service Instructor courses and Inspector Programs. sanderson@jibc.bc.ca Marcela Popovici ..................... 604-528-5674 Program Assistant for the BC Fire Fighter Program. Student records, registration, passports, transfer requests, program completion, DAX exams, pre-registered exams and evaluator mpopovici@jibc.bc.ca records. Meighen Sangha ...................... 604-528-5657 Program Assistant: Responsible for front reception and supports the Career Fire Fighter Pre-employment program. msangha@jibc.bc.ca Cres Reyes ................................ 604-528-5676 Systems Analyst: responsible for the Fire Academy exam department computer system and on-line development. creyes@jibc.bc.ca Fire & SafetyTraining Centre Dan Murphy ............................ 604-462-1000 Manager - Fire & Safety Training Centre. Responsible for the operation of the facility. dmurphy@jibc.bc.ca Bob Gates ................................. 604-462-1000 Assistant Manager - Fire & Safety Training Centre. Site manager. Human Resource liaison with staff. bgates@jibc.bc.ca Bryan Callowhill ..................... 604-462-1000 Instructor Hazmat Training: Main focus is on Hazmat programs and ensuring all of these programs meet current standards bcallowhill@jibc.bc.ca Muhammad Soleman Mahtab 604-462-1000 Lead Marine Instructor: Main focus is on Marine pmgrams and ensuring all of these programs meet current standards. mmahtab@jibc.bc.ca Greg Metcalfe .......................... 604-462-1000 Program Developer: working with new and existing clients to ensure that programs are current and are meeting their specific needs. gmetcalfe@jibc.be. ca Kevin Harwood ....................... 604-462-1000 Scientific Technical Officer: provides support to run essential "hands-on" component of the training done at FSTC. kharwood@jibc.bc.ca Jeff Wood ................................. 604-462-1000 Scientific Technical Officer: provides support to run essential "hands-on" component of the training done at FSTC . jwood@jibc.bc.ca Blake Smith .............................. 604-462-1000 Scientific Technical Officer: provides support to run essential "hands-on" component of the training done at FSTC.esmith@jibc.bc.ca Fran Hannaford ...................... 604-462-1000 Program Assistant: provides clerical support to FSTC managers and instructors. fhannaford@jibc.bc.ca Melanie Payne ......................... 604·462-1000 Program Assistant: provides clerical support to FSTC managers and instructors. mpayne@jibc.be. ca Rowena Dale ............................ 604-462-1000 Program Assistant: provides clerical support to FSTC managers and instructors. rdale@jibc.bc.ca Contributions to the newsletter are welcome.