SC Fire Academy Class Offerings

January 18, 2018

NFA’s Command and Control for Incident Operations March 19 – 24, 2018 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. SCFA Columbia Campus During this free six-day NFA course, fire officers are introduced to the Incident Command System (ICS), and study proper command techniques for control and extinguishment of fires ranging from small, residential structures to multi-occupancy, commercial complexes. Topics include problem-solving and fire command, interagency and mutual aid, the ICS, incident management, size-up and strategy, tactics and action plans, truck company operations, engine company operations, building construction and fire behavior, pre-incident preparation, incident organization, and strategic command. Special emphasis is placed on firefighter safety.   Prerequisites ICS 200 FO-I (preferred) Link to register: https://fire.llr.sc.gov/Portal/Registration/Registration.aspx?crsidnt=61518 In order to proceed with offering the course on its assigned date, the NFA requires a MINIMUM of 15 registrations before Feb. 7, 2018. Sign up today!

NFA’s Chemistry for Emergency Response March 12 – 23, 2018 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. SCFA Columbia Campus This free 10-day course is designed to prepare the responder to function safely at the scene of a hazardous materials incident by understanding the potential hazards. This is accomplished by gaining recognition of chemical nomenclature and basic principles of chemistry in order to assess risks to responders and the public. The course seeks to convey to first responders or prevention personnel a sound understanding of the basic chemistry of hazardous materials to permit them to correctly assess the threat posed by hazardous materials incidents that may occur accidentally or intentionally. Problem-solving sessions and interactive discussion cover topics such as salts and inorganic non-salts, hydrocarbons, hydrocarbon derivatives and hydrocarbon radicals. Applying the science of chemistry to thermodynamics, volatility and combustion provides real-world opportunities. An understanding of basic chemistry is helpful to receive maximum benefit from the course. Who should attend? This course is appropriate for emergency response personnel who have responsibility for analysis, management and/or tactical response to hazardous materials incidents, fire prevention inspectors, hazardous materials inspectors, regulators and planners where knowledge of the chemical behavior of hazardous materials is essential. Prerequisites

• Incident Command System ICS-100-level and ICS-200-level training
• Preferred courses: Q0462 and Q0463 (available through NFA Online)
• A chief’s signature attests the applicant has completed the required prerequisites.

Link to register: https://fire.llr.sc.gov/Portal/Registration/Registration.aspx?crsidnt=62184