Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Operations
Detailed Course Information & Registration
FS128-HAZMAT EMERGENCY RESPONSE-OPERATIONS
Through lectures, classroom & field exercises, students learn techniques to recognize, identify & assess degrees of risk involved with hazardous materials & their containers, appropriate safety precautions, selection of appropriate personal protective clothing, safe defensive control techniques to protect people & the environment.
Through field scenarios, students employ classroom learning to respond to simulated incidents wearing all appropriate protective equipment & successfully demonstrate response management, & establishment of decontamination areas & procedures.
This course is accredited by ProBoard and IFSAC in compliance with NFPA 472.
*MUST SUPPLY OWN TURN OUT GEAR.
Dates: July 10, 11, 12 (Friday - Sunday)
Cost: $700 + *LSF + **Meals
Class Size: (Min/Max) 10/14
Credit(s): 2
Time: 08:00 - 18:30
Location: Salt Spring Island
Prerequisite: IFSAC and/or ProBoard Accredited HazMat Awareness
Facilitator: JIBC Fire & Safety Division
FS150-THARR AWARENESS
This course will standardize embankment rescue and provide the foundation skills for students who would like to move into the operations and technician level courses.
The course includes: ropes and knots, equipment familiarization, basic anchoring and rigging systems, rappelling, patient packaging and low angle/embankment rescue scenarios.
The course consists of both classroom and field instruction.
Students will be given a written and practical evaluation.
Successful candidates will be certified to low angle technical rope rescue.
*MUST HAVE SUITABLE FOOTWEAR.
Dates: July 10, 11, 12 (Friday - Sunday)
Cost: $600 + *LSF + **Meals
Class Size: (Min/Max) 10/12
Credit(s): 1.5
Time: 08:30 - 16:00
Location: Salt Spring Island
Prerequisite: none
Facilitator: JIBC Fire & Safety Division
FS187-STRATEGIES & TACTICS
Using video, computer simulation, and model towns, students will manage the attack and coordinate the suppression on several structure fires in buildings of various occupancies.
This course is directed towards line fire fighters and officers.
It addresses fire behaviour, scene management, ventilation techniques and methods of structural fire attack.
The course objective is to incorporate fire control with an effective emergency scene management system.
Dates: July 11, 12 (Saturday - Sunday)
Cost: $305+ *LSF + **Meals
Class Size: (Min/Max) 14/20
Credit(s): 1
Time: 08:30 - 16:00
Location: Salt Spring Island
Prerequisite: member of a Fire Dept.
Facilitator: JIBC Fire & Safety Division
FS195-TENDER OPERATIONS
In this course students will receive hands on training in the use of vehicle-mounted pumps.
Through classroom instruction combined with hands on training, students will learn tender operations, tender shuttling, field hydraulics and driver responsibilities.
* MUST SUPPLY OWN TURN OUT GEAR
Dates: July 10, 11, 12 (Friday - Sunday)
Cost: $400 + *LSF + **Meals
Class Size: (Min/Max) 12/16
Credit(s): 1
Time: Friday: 13:00 - 16:00, Saturday/Sunday: 08:30 - 16:00
Location: Salt Spring Island
Prerequisite: member of a Fire Dept.
Facilitator: JIBC Fire & Safety Division
FS103-AIR MANAGEMENT
This 2 day workshop will focus on air management, tactical safety and firefighter survival.
The instructor will utilize dramatic audio/video, stimulating discussions and hands-on training to create a learning experience where the students lead and learn.
At the center of the this class will be: SCBA emergency procedures, case studies from Seattle, Phoenix, Fort Worth and more, NFPA 1404, ROAM, historical perspective on firefighter deaths, air management concerns associated with residential, commercial and large structures, and situational awareness in an IDLH atmosphere.
This course is a must for new and veteran Firefighters!!!!
Dates: July 11, 12 (Sat-Sun.)
Cost: $380+ *LSF + **Meals
Class Size: (Min/Max) 10/14
Credit(s): 1
Time: 08:30 - 16:00
Location: Salt Spring Island
Prerequisite: member of a Fire Dept.
Facilitator: JIBC Fire & Safety Division
FIRE250-EVALUATOR CERTIFICATION WORKSHOP
This course teaches students the skills and knowledge necessary to become an evaluator in the BC Fire Fighter Certification Program.
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to evaluate students in the BC Fire Fighter Certification Program and perform administrative duties according to Justice Institute of BC and Fire and Safety Division policies.
* MUST SUPPLY OWN TURN OUT GEAR
Dates: July 11, 12 (Sat-Sun.)
Cost: $300 + *LSF + **Meals
Class Size: (Min/Max) 8/12
Credit(s): 1
Time: 08:30 - 16:00
Location: Salt Spring Island
Prerequisite: S101 Fire Service Instructor I, Fire250 Pre-Admission Exam
Facilitator: JIBC Fire & Safety Division
S101-FIRE SERVICE INSTRUCTOR I
This course introduces the student to the techniques required to deliver a course from a prepared lesson plan.
Students will be exposed to training aids, evaluation instruments and methods of establishing a positive learning environment.
Students will also explore record keeping techniques.
This course is accredited to NFPA 1041 Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications, Chapter 4.
Upon completion of this course, the student will receive a Certificate with IFSAC and Pro Board seals.
* MUST SUPPLY OWN TURN OUT GEAR
Dates: July 10, 11, 12 (Friday - Sunday) Cost: $295 + *LSF + **Meals
Class Size: (Min/Max) 6/18
Credit(s): 1
Time: Friday: 13:00 - 16:00, Saturday/Sunday: 08:30 - 16:00
Location: Salt Spring Island
Prerequisite: member of a Fire Dept.
Facilitator: JIBC Fire & Safety Division
ICS121-INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEMS 200
The Incident Command System provides responders and supporting agencies with a standardized method of managing any kind of emergency incident.
Suited to initial incident commanders and those who will hold supervisory roles at small to moderate sized incidents, this basic level course provides the knowledge and skills to effectively and efficiently manage an emergency site.
Dates: July 11, 12 (Sat-Sun.)
Cost: $295 + *LSF + **Meals
Class Size: (Min/Max) 9/24
Credit(s): 1
Time: 08:30 - 16:00
Location: Salt Spring Island
Prerequisite: ICS100
Facilitator: JIBC Emergency Management Division
The following two courses will be combined to run over 4 days.
FS196-S100 BASIC FIRE SUPPRESSION AND SAFETY
The S100 course was developed by the BC Forest Service Protection Branch to meet regulatory requirements including WorkSafeBC, which states that all workers fighting forest fires must be trained and then retrained annually.
This includes people who are hired to temporarily fight fires.
This course covers: fire line safety, the fundamentals of fire fighting, fire behaviour and water delivery using portable pumps and gravity systems.
* MUST SUPPLY OWN COVERALLS, SAFETY BOOTS AND HARD HAT.
Dates: July 9 & 10 (Thursday - Friday)
Cost: $350 + *LSF + **Meals
Class Size: (Min/Max) 10/12
Credit(s): 1
Time: 08:30 - 16:00
Location: Salt Spring Island
Prerequisite: member of a Fire Dept.
Facilitator: JIBC Fire & Safety Division
S215-FIRE OPERATIONS IN THE WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE
Upon completion of the S215 course, the participant will be able to size up and evaluate a potential Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) situation, deploy the necessary resources using safe and efficient strategies and tactics to minimize property damage.
*MUST SUPPLY OWN COVERALLS, SAFETY BOOTS AND HARD HAT.
Dates: July 11 & 12 (Sat-Sun.)
Cost: $330 + *LSF + **Meals
Class Size: (Min/Max) 10/14
Credit(s): 1
Time: 08:30 - 16:00 Location: Salt Spring Island
Prerequisite: S100
Facilitator: JIBC Fire & Safety Division
*LSF: Learner Services Fee: As part of a commitment to improving the quality of services for our students, the JIBC will be charging a Learner Services Fee (LSF) of $5 per course credit to a maximum of six credits per course ($30) commencing September 5, 2006.
The fee will be applied to credit courses only and will be collected at the time of enrollment.
The fee will be tax deductible and will be refundable when a student withdraws before the class withdrawal deadline.
The learner services fee will be used to enhance library, technology and other services for the benefit of students at all JIBC locations.
** MEALS: Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided daily by the Salt Spring Fire Department.
The following mandatory meal fees will be added to tuition charges:
2 and 2 1/2 day courses: $45.00 + GST
3 day courses: $65.00 + GST
4 day courses: $80.00 + GST
TO REGISTER FOR THE ABOVE CLASSES CALL:
Local: 1 604 528-5590 or Toll Free: 1 877 528-5591
Registration accepted on a first-come, first-served basis & cannot be completed until full payment is received.
REFUNDS/TRANSFER/WITHDRAWALS: All refunds are subject to an administrative charge of $25.
Registration fees are refundable provided cancellation/transfer/withdrawal notification is given not later than June 26, 2009.
For additional information about these courses and their pre-requisites, please contact:
Justice Institute of British Columbia
Fire & Safety Division
Maple Ridge Campus
Telephone: 1 604 462-1000 or Toll Free: 1 888 844-0445
Saturday Night BBQ Action...
Catered Meals:
Salt Spring Island Fire/Rescue members and spouses organize and deliver a healthy breakfast and/or lunch to your classroom (depends on whether full or half day session) for each day of your course.
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Visiting Salt Spring Island
Salt Spring Island is a popular destination for visitors from all over...
July, August & September offer many activities and diversions - usually accompanied by hot, sunny weather - which make these popular months to visit.
It's because of this that we hold our Training Weekend in mid-July; in addition to receiving up to date training from JIBC instructors you can also enjoy a little bit of Salt Spring hospitality.
Given that we're a little busier during the summer months you might want to plan ahead to ensure that you get your first choice in courses and travel arrangements.
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