A list of the available courses with a short description of each is provided here in alphabetical order:
This course provides the knowledge and skills to operate a fire department aerial ladder truck and associated equipment. This course is part of the FADO Complete Program.
Completion of days one to four will satisfy the Section 1A requirements for both NREMT-P and NREMT-99/CRT-I. Combined with ACLS (Actronics) and 24 hours of additional section II training, all re-certification requirements will be met. This program will also address the EMT-P upgrade material in accordance with the new DOT EMT-P guidelines.
This course will provide instruction in adult, child and infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation and relief of foreign body airway obstructions. Introduction to automated external defibrillators (AEDs) is included.
Major topics covered in this course are the role of the EMS officer, facing compliance and accountability issues of the 21st century, recognizing and managing cultural diversity, safety/wellness, TQM, interfacing with the community and media at large, functional leadership, supervising EMS company/departmental operations, effective communications, introduction to EMS operations, incident management system(s) and managing multiple casualty incidents.
Major topics covered in the course include legal aspects of emergency care, infection control, patient assessment, respiratory system, oxygen adjuncts and delivery, CPR, bleeding control and management of soft tissue injuries, musculo-skeletal injuries and management, spinal immobilization, pediatric and obstetric emergencies, crisis intervention, multiple casualty and triage management, ambulance operations and EMS systems.
Major topics covered in the course include legal aspects of emergency care, infection control, patient assessment, respiratory system, oxygen adjuncts and delivery, CPR, bleeding control and management of soft tissue injuries, musculo-skeletal injuries and management, spinal immobilization, pediatric and obstetric emergencies, crisis intervention, multiple casualty and triage management, ambulance operations and EMS systems.
The course provides students with information on sensible and safe emergency vehicle driving procedures and collision avoidance and develops basic skills in the operation of fire rescue service apparatus.
Major topics covered in the course are laws and liabilities, driver's role and responsibilities, driver qualifications, driver readiness, operating space, major vehicle components, inspection and maintenance, physical forces of motion, vehicle dynamics and basic control tasks, road characteristics and vehicle maneuvers, route planning and selection, driving range rules, vehicle inspections by students, and range activities at slow and moderate speeds.
Major topics covered in the course are functions and responsibilities of the engine company, construction and operation of nozzles, positioning and utilizing the engine, utilizing hydrants, pilot gauge and foam, size-up, emergency response considerations, initial fireground operation, and selecting and placing attack and supply lines.
To provide the student with the knowledge and skills to examine the health and safety officer’s role in identifying, evaluating, and implementing policies and procedures that affect the safety and health of emergency responders.
Major topics covered in the course include an introduction to fire prevention; the code process; the inspection process; life safety codes; fire protection systems; interior finish, trim and decorations; computing the occupant load of a multi-use building; identifying the occupancy classification of mixed-used buildings; analyzing the egress elements of a building or portion of a building; evaluating hazardous conditions; and verifying code compliance.
Topics covered in the course include the role of the fire officer, a fire officer's responsibility in facing compliance and accountability, recognizing and managing cultural diversity, safety and wellness of fire personnel, quality management within the organizational structure, community awareness, public relations, fire safety education, functional leadership, problem solving, performance appraisal, building construction, fire cause determination, effective communication skills, and incident command system with strategy and tactics.
This course teaches students to manage human resources, community/public relations, fire department organization and administration, including budgets, reports and planning; fire inspection, investigation, public education and emergency service delivery; and safety.
This course provides the knowledge and skills required for the administrative and operational challenges of the fire service in the 21st century.
Major topics covered include the fire department organization, incident command system, ropes and knots, fire behavior, safety, fire prevention, personal protective equipment, fire extinguishers, respiratory protection, ventilation, hose lines, forcible entry, search and rescue procedures, ladders and sprinkler systems.
Major topics in the course include incident command, building construction, ventilation, water distribution, hose streams, fixed fire protection systems, fire prevention, inspection preplanning, ladders and rescue procedures.
Major topics covered in this course are an introduction to the EMS system; legal aspects of care, equipment, tools, and supplies; general anatomy and patient assessment, respiratory system, resuscitation, and CPR; aids to resuscitation and oxygen administration; management of bleeding, shock, and soft tissue injuries; management of fractures and spinal injuries; environmental emergencies and care of burns; care of special patients including obstetric, pediatric, and elderly; and special incidents including triage, water accidents, and gaining access to and moving patients.
Major topics covered in the course include review of legal aspects of care, patient assessment and vital signs, respiratory and circulatory systems, CPR and airway obstruction techniques, oxygen delivery and adjuncts, suctioning wounds, bleeding control and shock, fractures, spinal injuries, medical and environmental emergencies, childbirth, special patients, crisis intervention, triage, gaining access to and moving patients. Methods of instruction include review by discussion, classroom exercise to practice skills through scenarios, practical exercises, graded practical exercises, and written examination.
This course fulfills the requirements necessary for the First Responder at the Awareness and Operational level, as outlined in NFPA 472.
The objective of this course is to teach instructors and trainers how to organize and teach a course effectively using existing lesson plans.
Major topics covered in the course are planning instruction, five-step process for planning and training management; needs analysis; course objectives; task analysis; lesson plan components; formats; creating, modifying, adapting, and using lesson plans; testing and evaluation; management and supervision of training; policies, records, scheduling, and standards; recruiting and selecting instructors; and budget and resource management.
This program prepares personnel to serve as "Burn Technicians" for FRA burn evolutions in the FRA burn building as well as acquired structures.
This program consists of a classroom/practical training at the Jacksonville Training Center, with practice at the station level. Personnel eligible for the FADO written exam receive registration priority.
This course provides students with skills and knowledge to teach basic fire safety education in their communities and workplaces.
This course provides students with the basic knowledge and skills needed to operate Fire Department pumping apparatus.
This course provides the student with knowledge and skills necessary for an emergency services provider to function as part of a special team to extricate victims from a confined space situation.
This course provides rescuers with an introduction to water hydraulics and interpretation, proper equipment use, and self-rescue swimming techniques. Major topics covered in the course are water hydrology, pre-incident planning, incident size up, incident management, safety communications, victim rescue, surface watercraft, various in-water drills, par buckling and low-head dam phenomenon. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to function as part of an integrated swift water rescue team utilizing incident command to accomplish a safe rescue.
Major topics covered in this course include swift water operations, pre-incident planning, incident management, hazard mitigation, mechanical advantage rope systems, highline rescue systems, mock night search, and other advanced rope rescue skills. Methods of instruction include lecture, classroom exercises, audio/visual material, field exercises, and a final examination.
This course prepares students to approach each rescue incident with attention focused on the importance of proper operational planning and all related components for effective safe site operation, victim management, equipment maintenance and inspection, with particular emphasis on vehicular and machinery rescue.
This course provides the necessary skills for an emergency services responder to function as part of a special team to extricate victims in low and high angle environments.
This course teaches forcible entry, search and rescue, ventilation, salvage, overhaul and ladders.
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