1181-18-509

Wildland FF

Prerequisite: Firefighter I or 1152 or 1121 or 1703 PPE: Wildland F/F gear (preferred) or Structural F/F gear

Contact Hours: 16

Course Description: This course provides a structural firefighter with the basic knowledge and understanding of hazards associated with Wildland firefighting and the cooperative efforts and assistance the South Carolina Forestry Commission (SCFC) will provide once on scene. The course will cover working safely with the SCFC, the basics of wildland fire, weather, and hose lays, LCES, watch-out situations, suppression, and mop up operations in the Wildland environment.

Date: 1/13-1/14 (if trailer is available)

Direct Registration Link: https://fire.llr.sc.gov/Portal/Registration/registration.aspx?crsidnt=62130

Registration Deadline: 12/23

Minimum Student Registration: 12

3209-18-506

Fire Investigation for First Responders

Prerequisite: None Recommended prerequisite: NFA Online course Initial Fire Investigation for First Responders (Q0379)

Contact Hours: 16

Course Description: This course is designed specifically to provide a clear definition of the role of the first responder in arson detection and provide essential knowledge to enable him to recognize the potential of intentionally set fires, preservation and protection of evidence, and proper reporting of information to appropriate officials. By strengthening the partnership between first responders and investigators, the chances for successfully solving arson-related crimes will increase. The course includes topics such as fire behavior, critical observations of the first responder, fire causes, scene security and evidence preservation, legal considerations, and documentation of findings. This course is designed for fire and emergency services personnel who might conduct preliminary investigations into the origin and cause of fires.

Date: 3/17-3/18

Direct Registration Link:  https://fire.llr.sc.gov/Portal/Registration/registration.aspx?crsidnt=62131

Registration Deadline: 2/24

Minimum Student Registration: 12

3310-18-509

Technical Rescuer

Prerequisite: 3309 Introduction to Technical Rescue

Contact Hours: 20

Course Description: This course is combined with 3309, and addresses NFPA 1006 chapters 4 and 5 for technical rescue. This skills heavy class addresses basic rescue knot, rope and related equipment, low-angle maneuvers, rope rescue systems, and anchoring. Patient packaging and high point anchors through ladder gins are also addressed. This course is the building block for continuing education for all technical rescuer disciplines. Note: PPE required includes a helmet, safety glasses, leather gloves, and steel-toed footwear.

Date: 3/28-3/30

Direct Registration Link:  https://fire.llr.sc.gov/Portal/Registration/registration.aspx?crsidnt=62136

Registration Deadline: 3/7

Minimum Student Registrations: 12

2146-18-509

ICS

Prerequisite: None  

Contact Hours: 16

Course Description: This program provides students with an understanding of the Incident Command System (ICS) and Resource Management for the Fire Service and their application in emergency and nonemergency situations. This course addresses the need for an ICS, an overview of the structure and flexibility of ICS, and an understanding of the command skills necessary to function effectively in an ICS structure and the need to effectively manage your resources. This course meets the general ICS prerequisite for most courses and replaces the Academy’s 2147 NIMS-ICS for the Fire Service. If you prefer online training, the NFA offers I-100 and I-200 in a web-based format. Upon completion, S.C. responders may submit these courses for equivalency. For equivalency information, refer to the Academy website and look under Accreditation and Certification.

Date: 4/14-4/15

Direct Registration Link: https://fire.llr.sc.gov/Portal/Registration/registration.aspx?crsidnt=62132

Registration Deadline: 3/24

Minimum Student Registrations:12

3390

Confined Space Entry

Prerequisite: 3310 

Contact Hours: 24

This course addresses the OSHA requirement for entry into Permit Required Confined Spaces and Pre-Incident Planning. Topics include the hazards of confined spaces, air monitoring, ventilation, confined space rescue equipment, and the confined space management system. Numerous hands-on skill sessions, in and outside the classroom, help prepare the confined space entrant for a safe entry and exit from a confined space. 

PPE is to be provided by the student and must include a low profile helmet, safety goggles or safety glasses, leather gloves, and safety work boots.

Date: May 16^th, 17^th & 18^th

Direct Registration Link: https://fire.llr.sc.gov/Portal/Registration/registration.aspx?crsidnt=62533

Registration Deadline: 5/1

Students: Min: 12 Max: 20

3392

Confined Space Rescue

Prerequisite: 3390

Contact Hours: 16

This course addresses the requirement for rescue from Permit Required Confined Spaces and the safe removal of a confined space victim. Topics include patient packaging, confined space rescue communication systems, and entry rescue from vertical and horizontal confined spaces. Numerous hands-on skill sessions and rescue scenarios inside a confined space training prop are part of the course. 

PPE is to be provided by the student and must include a low profile helmet, safety goggles or safety glasses, leather gloves, and safety work boots.

Date: May 31^st & June 1^st

Direct Registration Link: https://fire.llr.sc.gov/Portal/Registration/registration.aspx?crsidnt=62534

Registration Deadline:  5/16

Students: Min: 12 Max: 20

2118-19-502

PICO

Prerequisite: None Recommended Prerequisite: 2146 or General ICS Training  

Contact Hours: 16

Course Description: This course is designed to develop a better understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a company officer in preparing his company for incident operations. In addition, this course will aid in clarifying the transition from firefighter to company officer and the new roles relating to leadership and safety. This course is designed for company officers, acting company officers, or senior firefighters responsible for the management of a single fire company at an emergency incident. It may also be of interest to officers responsible for company readiness, personnel safety, and leadership as it relates to company operation.

Date: 7/7-7/8 

Direct Registration Link: https://fire.llr.sc.gov/Portal/Registration/registration.aspx?crsidnt=62133

Registration Deadline: 6/16

Minimum Student Registration: 12

2119-19-502

STICO

Prerequisite: None Recommended Prerequisite: 2110 or 2121

Contact Hours: 16

Course Description: This course is designed to meet the needs of company officers responsible for managing the operations of one or more companies during structural firefighting operations. This course is also designed to develop the management skills needed by company officers to accomplish assigned tactics at structure fires.

Date: 8/4-8/5

Direct Registration Link: https://fire.llr.sc.gov/Portal/Registration/registration.aspx?crsidnt=62134

Registration Deadline: 7/14

Minimum Student Registration: 12

2155-19-501

Command Sim

Course Description: Prerequisite: 2137, 2147 or equivalent training comparable to I-100 and I-200 Contact Hours: 16 This computer simulation course offers students the opportunity to practice and improve their tactical skills at a variety of fire-related incidents. This course helps to reinforce personnel and resource management skills, decision making skills, and test department standard operating procedures/guidelines. In this interactive course, students will practice standardize arrival reports, size up a variety of fire-related incidents, plan tactical operations, conduct personnel accountability reports, and critique operations at all levels.

Date: 8/25-8/26 (if trailer is available)

Direct Registration Link: https://fire.llr.sc.gov/Portal/Registration/registration.aspx?crsidnt=62135 

Registration Deadline: 8/4

Minimum Student Registrations: 12