programs
***Classes are open to any Plymouth County firefighters***
PLYMOUTH COUNTY CONTROL UHF RADIO OPERATIONS
This course will instruct students in the use of the Plymouth County UHF radio network. Created by a County Control Operator the 3-hour program will familiarize the students with options available in the use of fixed and mobile repeaters in and around the County. Students will understand proper use of County Control frequencies and discuss local applications. Students will also gain insight into the County Control side of operations including a C-Med overview. OEMS approval is pending.
PLYMOUTH COUNTY MASS CASUALTY INCIDENTS (MCI)
This course will instruct the student on the use of the Plymouth County MCI plan, created by the Plymouth County Fire Chief’s Incident Command System (ICS) Committee. The 3-hour program will give an overview of the ICS personnel functions, aspects of declaration and notification, MCI protocol, communication, and other aspects of pre-planning for and managing the MCI. This program includes the START plus triage and use of the disaster tag “Mettag”. OEMS approved 3 hours.
PLYMOUTH COUNTY INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM (ICS)
This course is designed to introduce the Plymouth County ICS plan. This three-hour program is intended for the student who has already received the NFA or MFA initial program, or who would like to have a refresher of the PCICS. The course will focus mainly on the Incident Commander’s roles and responsibilities as well as other sector and sector leaders in the Operations Branch. This course will also utilize tabletop scenarios to assist the student in fully understanding the importance of ICS. OEMS approved 3 hours.
PLYMOUTH COUNTY TECHNICAL RESCUE AWARENESS
This three-hour lecture is designed to meet the NFPA 1670 Awareness level and give the student an understanding of the dangers of specialized rescue including confined space, trench collapse, structure collapse, and rope rescue. This course will prepare the student to make decisions that could have an affect the outcome of the rescue and the heath and safety of his or her co-workers. The student will receive information on how to size up a situation, where to find resources for handling the situation, and procedure to follow in preparation of the Team’s arrival on scene. OEMS approved 3 hours.
FIREFIGHTER SURVIVAL TRAINING
This program includes both lecture and practical evolutions. The student will receive an overview of the importance of good ICS during an incident involving a lost or trapped firefighter. The course will focus on the roles and responsibilities of the Safety Officer, accountability, RIC teams, and emergency radio procedure. The students will work in groups practicing several firefighter survival and rescue techniques including removal of an unconscious firefighter up stairways, through upper story windows, via lifts through vertical openings, and similar procedures. OEMS approved 4 hours.
BIG BLOCK STORE SEARCH TRAINING
This program will teach the student safe and effective methods of searching large block areas, such as department and grocery stores, for victims. Students will conduct various searches in blackout conditions while learning how to best use rescue ropes, and how to allow multiple firefighters to search safely. OEMS approved 4 hours.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS FOR FIRST RESPONDERS
This program is designed to meet the NFPA 472 standard for Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials Incidents, for awareness and operational levels. The program will run 20 hours and provide the student with lecture, tabletop scenarios, ERG exercises and hands-on training including emergency decon. Students should be prepared to read and understand the Hazardous Materials for First Responders 2nd edition by IFSTA. OEMS credit has been applied for.
CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) POISONING
This program will teach firefighters dangers of CO, how to recognize CO poisoning, and how to treat CO poisoning. At the completion of this class, they will be able to describe signs and symptoms, provide proper care at the BLS and ALS levels, and understand how to systematically assess a home and ventilate it without exposing themselves to CO. OEMS approved 3 hours.
INFECTION CONTROL/BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN TRAINING
This six-hour initial training as per the OSHA Standard on Bloodborne Pathogens, 29 CFR 1910.1030 and pursuant to MGL Chapter 149 section 6, will instruct the pre-hospital care provider in methods for protecting themselves from infectious disease. OEMS approved.
PARAMEDIC ASSISTANT TRAINING
This program is available to EMT Basics and Intermediates who work with Paramedic level service and would like to enhance their knowledge and skill in providing the best care possible for their patients. Training is per the Region V Paramedic Assistant outline and approved for six hours of Continuing Education. OEMS approved.
BASIC ROPE RESCUE
This program is designed to teach basic rope handling skills in order to perform low and high angle rescues. The course includes lecture, demonstration and practical participant exercise. Topic areas will include but not be limited to ropes, knots, hardware, anchor points, hauling and lowering systems, and litter management. This 16-hour program is available, but due to logistic and equipment requirements will be offered in a regional setting. Classes are scheduled periodically throughout the year. OEMS credit is approved.
EMERGENCY ROPE BAILOUT TRAINING
This program is designed to teach students how to safely utilize standard rope bailout techniques in a safe environment to prepare them for the possibility of needing to use these techniques in an emergency situation. This 3-hour class will teach standards of rope rescue, how to care for and maintain personal rescue rope, how to anchor a rope and tie basic rescue knots, and where to locate suitable anchor points. Students will understand the inherent dangers of emergency self-rescue utilizing personal rescue rope.
TRENCH RESCUE AWARENESS
This 4 hour program is designed to teach the student how to work safely during a trench collapse and assist personnel specially trained in trench collapse rescue. The class shall consist of lecture to formally introduce the student to the dangers of trench collapse, review the OSHA standards on trench and excavation requirements and explain safety guidelines. During the practical portion of the class students will assist in an actual trench shoring demonstration held at a suitable location of your selection and utilize excavating equipment available to the local jurisdiction. Students are advised that this is NOT a trench collapse rescue certifying course. Dig Safe is a requirement for this drill. OEMS approved.
ATMOSPHERIC MONITORING
This program is designed to teach firefighters the use of handheld atmospheric monitoring devices. The course shall include lecture, demonstration and practical participant exercise. Topic areas will include but not be limited to common measuring devices, proper equipment setup and operation, and how to safely measure Oxygen, flammable gasses, Carbon Monoxide and Hydrogen Sulfide levels. This is submitted for OEMS approval. The program will run three hours.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ANY PCFRTA CLASSES OR DRILLS OR TO REGISTER FOR A CLASS CONTACT:
Capt. Dave Currier
Kingston Fire Department
105 Pembroke Street
Kingston, MA 02364
781-585-0531
OR
Firefighter Rob O'Brien
Hanson Fire Department
505 Liberty Street
Hanson, MA 02341
781-293-9571