Seminars
National Fire Academy – Off-Campus Deliveries
What Is It?
The Off-Campus Delivery Program offers the same 1-2 week courses normally taught at the U.S. Fire Administration's National Fire Academy facility located in Emmitsburg, Maryland. The NFA's Training Resources and Data Exchange (TRADE) which operates within the 10 Federal Government Regions, provides the structure through which regional deliveries are offered. The TRADE network comprises the training and education administrators of the 50 state fire training systems, and more than 150 of the largest local fire departments throughout the United States.
Students who participate in Off-Campus Deliveries have the opportunity to meet and exchange ideas and information with colleagues from throughout their region in a informal setting outside the classroom. This program, along with other resources of the National Fire Academy, insure a totally successful learning experience while keeping the time commitment and costs, to an absolute minimum.
Who Is Eligible?
All fire and rescue service personnel who meet the established student selection criteria for the course for which they are interested are eligible to apply.
Hazardous Materials Incident Management
Download the Hazardous Materials Incident Management brochure – PDF [1 MB]
Course Description
This 6-day program focuses on the duties and responsibilities of the emergency response personnel who will assume the Incident Command role in hazardous materials emergencies above the initial response. Based on the current requirements of Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations Section 1910.120 (29 CFR 1910) and the applicable national standards, the program follows 3 phases of an incident: pre-planning, incident operations, and post-incident responsibilities. Topics include negligence and liability, planning, Incident Command System/Emergency Operations Center (EOC) interface, training requirements, and emergency response plans. Evaluation of the student's knowledge of the subject is attained through written tests and graded scenarios. Evening classes and projects are required.
Class Size
Maximum of 25 students, Minimum of 20 students.
Length of Class
1 week (6 full days of instruction) with an 8:00 A.M. start time.
Registration Deadline
MU FRTI must receive completed registrations no later than:
- Ellisville - July 3, 2009
- North Kansas City - January 22, 2010
Student Selection Criteria
- Emergency response personnel above the initial response level who may be called upon to assume the duties of the Incident Commander at hazardous materials incidents as described in 29 CFR 1910.
- Safety officers as described in 29 CFR 1910.*
- Departmental training officers.*
- Emergency management personnel who would interface with emergency response personnel through EOC operations at a hazardous materials incident.
* While safety officers and training officers meet the acceptable criteria for this program, the program is not designed for technician-level personnel.
Prerequisites
Applicants must be certified by their departments as operations-level personnel acting at the Incident Command level as per 29 CFR 1910 (stated above). Emergency management personnel must be certified by their jurisdiction as part of the EOC staff.
Location
August 3-8, 2009
West County EMS and Fire Protection District
223 Henry Avenue
Ellisville, MO 63001
636-256-2008
February 22-27, 2010
North Kansas City FD
2010 Howell
North Kansas City, MO 64166
816-274-6010
Fee
No cost. This course is being provided by the National Fire Academy via the Off-Campus Delivery Program.
Stipend
Students attending this course may be eligible for a $100.00 stipend to offset transportation and lodging expenses.
Hotel Information
Students are responsible for their own lodging and travel arrangements.
Registration
Complete the enclosed FEMA General Admissions Application Form 75-5 and return to MU FRTI before the registration deadline.
Download the FEMA General Admissions Application Form 75-5 – PDF [1 MB]
Point of Contact
Kevin Zumwalt
800.869.3476 or 573-882-4735
zumwaltk@missouri.edu
