03/04/2023
Saturday Courses- April 15, 2023
1-Day Course
Course: Response to Crisis / Critical Incident Stress:
The course is dedicated to Front Line Personnel and Professionals who want to elevate their knowledge regarding mental health issues in first responders, peer support, and the latest in mental health and wellness initiatives. Those who attend and participate will realize why so many people are so out of control of their happiness. Life is just more complex. We're looking at a complex family structures that we would never have envisioned. These stressful complexities are more commonly working their way into workplaces which is all the more reason for employees to help workers any way they can. An important factor on maintaining balance in one's life is need for pre-incident education. Occasionally the traumatic event is so painful that professional counseling may be necessary. The course offers six (6) stages of "Emotional Reaction" to stress that occur at the point of impact, and the understanding of Crisis behavior. "POINT of IMPACT"... 1) High Anxiety..... 2) Denial.....3) Anger.....4) Remorse.....5) Grief.....6) Reconciliation.
" With understanding and support of loved ones, stress usually passes much more quickly. We all have
within us all that is necessary to heal ourselves"
Instructor: William Timmons t.p.i. / c.f.i. Prerequisites: None
Equipment: None
Course: Electric Vehicle Awareness & Operations
As the number of electric vehicles on the roadways increases, it is important for first responders to
understand how a response involving these types of vehicles is different than those with an internal combustion engine. This 3.5 hour awareness course, followed by the hands-on Operations level portion of the course, equips first responders with the knowledge, skills and tools to respond more safely and efficiently when a hybrid or electric vehicle is involved in an incident. Students will receive tools and job aids that they can use in their departments to help ensure responder safety and effective on-scene operations.
Instructor: Tom Miller Prerequisites: None Equipment: None
Course: Engine Company Operations
The engine company is the basic operational unit of every fire department and provides the primary extinguishing agent, water, and personnel; and delivers it to the fire. To supply and use of water properly the firefighter must have considerable knowledge and skills.
This course will include: the basic mission of engine companies, engine company operations, strategies and tactics for engine companies, size up and smoke signals, and operational pointers for engine companies.
Practical & skills sessions will include: hose loads and deployment, hose advancement and nozzle skills, engine company hose team skills and practice.
*Practical sessions require physical exercise and only firefighters physically capable of demanding physical effort should participate. PPE is required.
Instructor: Green Mountain Associates Training Prerequisites: None. Equipment: None
Saturday Courses- April 15, 2023
1-Day Course
Course: Bringing Calm to the Chaos-Managing the Mayday
This Command level class will prepare the incident commander to better manage a firefighter in distress. Regardless of your department size the words “Mayday - Mayday - Mayday” have challenged many good incident commanders. Maydays create more workplace stress than anything on the fire ground. Bringing Calm to the Chaos will look at the human body’s response to acute stress and how it can affect the commanders cognitive thought processing. Come learn how to identify your command strengths and weaknesses on a new level. This class will show the attendees how to build a better command team, provide greater oversight on firefighter accountability and how smaller rural fire departments can increase the manpower needed before the Mayday occurs. During this full day class, we will review the leading causes of a Mayday and make you think tactically on how to manage each of them differently. We will listen to radio communications that helped (or) hindered rescue efforts. Discuss monitoring (EDS)
emergency distress signals, the need for multiple radio frequencies to properly manage the fire and a Mayday operation. Learn how to preplan positional assignments for not only the Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) but the Incident Command Team for greater success.
Instructor: Billy Greenwood Training Prerequisites: None. Equipment: None
Sunday Courses- April 16, 2023
Course: Firefighting on Site/Strategy and Tactics
1-Day Course
The Federal Government has enacted training requirements for volunteers through the (OSHA) and US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) The (OSHA) requirements apply only in certain states, where the (EPA) requirements apply to all volunteers. In order to respond to the public's expectations firefighters must attend a wider variety of training courses. Today many fire departments have assumed the role of first responder on incident calls, and some have incorporated ambulances into their fleets. Whenever an emergency occurs, the fire service is one of the first to be called upon for assistance. To bring an emergency to a safe conclusion requires "Knowledge" - "Ability" and "Many Skills" In order to respond to the public's expectations, fire fighters are required to attend a much wider range and variety of fire and emergency response training. By their example, Volunteer Fire Fighters who serve their communities provide protection as well as inspiration. Following the request to hold such a program, it became readily apparent that there was a desire and need to provide such a program to prepare and encourage our future firefighters. "Learning and sharing of Strategy and Tactics "
Instructor: William Timmons t.p.i. / c.f.i. Training Prerequisites: None. Equipment: None
Course: Lithium Batteries & Energy Storage Systems and Bread and Butter Hazmat
Part I:
The use of modern energy storage system (ESS) technology, including lithium-ion batteries, has exponentially increased over the last decade and is now in almost every facet of our daily lives. These ESSs pose new, and sometimes complex, challenges for first responders in terms of emergency planning and response. Their deployment and use directly impacts the entire emergency response spectrum from SOP/SOG development, to preplanning, to training, to response, to inspections, to public education, to cause and origin determination. This multi-
part webinar series from the NVFC will help emergency response agencies plan for, train, and effectively respond to emergencies involving ESSs.
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Part II:
This course will address the key knowledge, strategies and tactics every fire department will need to handle 99% of the hazardous materials incidents they encounter. Topics to be covered include the NVFC B.E.S.T. Model, the A.P.I.E., decision making model, the Three "Rs" of Haz Mat Response, Incident Action Plans, ensuring scene safety, and knowing where the response ends and clean-up begins. You won't need Level A suits, fancy detecto-meters, nor a PhD in Chemistry to benefit from this class. This interactive course will provide your tools for on-scene success.
Instructor: Tom Miller Training Prerequisites: None. Equipment: None
Course: Extreme Leadership-Conflict Resolution and the Art of Dealing with Negativity
Target Audience: All Firefighters, Line Officers and Chief Officers
Class Description: Extreme Leadership is a FDIC International class that provides attendees with the three pillars of excellence. We will look at Intellectual Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence and Interpersonal Dynamics for a 360 degree look at yourself and those you lead. Understanding the science of leadership. We will look at the body’s physiological response to high stress events and how to manage that stress for greater success. Attendees will have an opportunity to learn how to understand the why of undesirable behaviors. Challenging you to develop behavioral modification plans to establish positive change. We will provide a conflict resolution model that will take into consideration the person’s personality, compensating behavior, underlying root cause and best practices for one-on-one communications. This full day class also includes a module on how to use progressive discipline for positive behavioral modification when a performance plan fails to create the changes you desire. This class has received incredible feedback with many stating this type of leadership program is much needed to properly prepare the leader for today's dynamic fire service.
Instructor: Billy Greenwood Training Prerequisites: None. Equipment: None
Saturday & Sunday Courses- April 15 & 16 Course
Course: Initial Fireground Decision-Making/The Sixth Minute
2-Day
Decisions that are made in the initial phases of and emergency will impact the overall operation and the eventual outcome.
Initial Fireground Decision-Making is a course that covers the concepts of: size up, command, control & communications and determining initial strategies and tactics. It also covers leadership and command presence. The course will also cover operational modes and engine and ladder company operations. This material is covered with the underlying theme of firefighter safety.
Instructor: Green Mountain Associates Training Prerequisites: None. Equipment: None
Course: Flammable Gas Control
Instructor: Vermont Fire Academy Equipment Required: See Above
Course: Introduction to Pumps, Basic Pumps
This course is an introduction to pumps and pump operations. Building on basic pump theory the course will introduce firefighters to basic pump operation and maintenance. Priming & drafting will be explored in depth using both classroom theory and practical application. Pump problem troubleshooting and preventive maintenance will be covered. Practical sessions will include work with both portable and main fire pumps.
Instructors: Green Mountain Associates Equipment Required: PPE
Course: Co. Officers 10 Foundations Stones of Knowledge: You Need to Know
This 12 - hour training class is designed to present skills, ideas and knowledge to assist the first due Volunteer Company Officer in better understanding their job, what is expected of them and how to achieve it. The class is aimed at those departments that are more rural or suburban in demographics and focuses on a realistic approach with the limited staffing found on such departments. The class is open to all firefighters regardless of rank. For those hoping to become a fire officer it will aid them in understanding the role, responsibilities and skills that a good Company Officer must possess. This class is a realistic approach to what skills are important on the fireground. The class is presented by Joe Nedder of Cross St. Associates, Uxbridge, MA , and is based upon the Volunteer Officers Program Nedder has presented at the Fire Department Instructors Conference FDIC, held in Indianapolis, IN. The 10 Foundation Stones include effective leadership, Fire Behavior, How to read smoke, Decision making, Strategies, Tactics and Tasks, The brief initial report, Size up, initial and on-going, Building construction for the fire service, Managing risk in the Volunteer fire service, and Accountability and crew integrity.
The class is fast paced and fun! It encourages students to explore their own knowledge and realize areas that they can improve in.
Instructors: Joe Nedder Equipment Required:
Southern Vermont Regional Fire School Committee Members
Bob Schlachter-Killington Fire Department, Kevin J. Goodhue-Bennington Rural Fire Department,
Tim Burgess-Bennington Rural Fire Department, Bob Kilpeck-Brandon Fire Department, Don Howard-Fair Haven Fire Department, Steve Waters-Bennington Rural Fire Department, Mary Crawford-Bennington Fire Department, Norm Flanders-Clarendon Fire Department.
This course discusses the physical properties of flammable gases and the handling of flammable gas emergencies with a focus on propane. This course will provide the knowledge and skills to successfully mitigate flammable gas leaks and fires by discussing fire suppression and v***r control techniques and providing a familiarization to different gas systems components. Students will gain a knowledge base in the classroom and then conclude the course by participating in several live fire exercises.
Prerequisites: Minimum age is 18, Skill compliance NFPA1403 standard on live fire training. PPE and SCBA are required for each student.
Instructors Bio:
Tom Miller is a 37 year veteran of the West Virginia fire service. He is a Pro-Board Certified Fire Fighter II, Fire Instructor III and a Hazardous Materials Technician & Incident Commander. Tom is State Certified as a Fire Officer II and to the Technician Level in various aspects of Technical Rescue including Vehicle/Machinery, Rope, Swift Water, and Confined Space. He is a Life Member of the West Virginia State Firemen's Association. Tom has been an Adjunct Instructor with West Virginia University Fire Service Extension since 1990 and has written numerous courses on specialized topics in emergency response and delivered them across the country. He has been published in Firehouse and Fire Engineering magazines and has served as a Curriculum Reviewer for IFSTA and Jones & Bartlett textbooks. He is the West Virginia Director to the NVFC and serves as the Chair of its Hazardous Materials Response Committee and its Pandemic Response Task Group, as well as serving as an SME on the various Technical Committees. Tom also serves on the Homeland Security; Standards & Codes; and Health, Safety & Training committees of the NVFC. He is a Principal on the NFPA 470 (formerly 472/473/475/1072) Technical Committee for Hazardous Materials and WMD. Tom has a Bachelor of Science degree from West Virginia State University and a Master of Arts degree from the School of Education and Professional Studies at Marshall University.
William Greenwood has been a volunteer, call and career firefighter over his 28 years of service. He has been a senior staff Instructor for the New Hampshire Fire Academy, presented at FDIC-International for the past 11 years, is
the owner of FETC Services which provides advanced level firefighter training and leadership programs throughout the United States. Billy has also been published in Fire Engineering and Fire Rescue magazines. He retired from the Keene, NH Fire Department after 22 years of service and currently is the Chief of the Fire Department for the Rhode Island TF Green International Airport located in Warwick, Rhode Island.
Joe Nedder is a passionate and inspirational instructor who joined the fire service on April 2,1977 on a small rural volunteer department. In the early 90's he became an instructor for the Massachusetts Fire Academy where he developed and implemented a Firefighter I/II program for Volunteers and On call firefighters. He conducted 20 classes before stepping away. Joe left the Academy in 2008 and put all his efforts into his training organization Cross St Associates. For over 20 years his focus has been primarily delivering training to volunteer and other smaller organizations. Joe is passionate about training and that it needs to be frequent and ongoing in order to retain your skills. His focus is to deliver what the volunteers need to be safe and capable, while meeting the required standards. Joe believes that all firefighters regardless of the size of their department deserve the best training possible.
Joe retired from active on the line service in 2013. During his active career he was always a volunteer or on-call firefighter holding various ranks. He continues to develop new programs, actively teach and write. In 2019 Chief William Kessler of the Mendon (MA) fire Department pulled him out of retirement and brought him in as the Deputy Chief of Training for his rural Department. Joe continues in that position. Nedder has taught at the FDIC every year since 2010. He has written numerous articles for Fire Engineering Magazine's Volunteer Corner. Joe has authored 2 books; Rapid Intervention Crews (Jones and Bartlett) and Managing Risk in the Volunteer Fire Department: Concepts, Methods and Practices for Fire Engineering books. A self-described disciple of risk management, Nedder is on a mission to spread the word that continuous, meaningful training is necessary to be safe and work effectively as a firefighter. His latest book has helped him to begin to achieve that goal.
Joe is the recipient of the 2022 George H. Post Fire Service Instructor of the Year Award by Fire Engineering and the International Society of Fire Service Instructors (ISFSI).
When you ask those who have taken one of his classes to describe his teaching style you will repeatedly hear the words knowledgeable, passionate, inspirational and fun!
William Timmons t.p.i. / c.f.i. / (CAFC) - Served 30+ years as Fire Chief (career / volunteer) Westmount Borough, Montreal Quebec, Canada He is presently involved as "Instructor / Management Consultant" specializing in Fire Training and Disaster Management Planning . He teaches and lectures internationally on many subjects ranging from basic firefighting tactics and Officer Leadership. He is a qualified college level Instructor, and recognized in Canada and several American States. He has an Associate Degree in Fire Science Technology and a certificate from the Canadian Fire Marshal's and Commissioner's Office on Fire Cause and Determination regarding their arson Investigation program. He served as liaison for the Capital's NBC Haz-Mat Response Team (Ottawa F.D.)and helped coordinate their response to terrorism program held at the New Hampshire Fire Academy. He was a certified instructor for the firefighter's pre-entry program with the Algonquin Technical College , Ontario Department of Justice, Canada (Police and Public Safety Training Division.)
He is an Honorary Life Member of the Canadian (CAFC) Association of Fire Chiefs and a recipient of the
Canadian Governor General's Medal for Exemplary Service. He is an Honorary Member of the Addison County Firefighters Association and the Shelburne Volunteer Fire Department. During his career he has been rewarded with excellent leadership from his peers and much support from those who worked under his command during his career.
Mike Gallas: is a retired chief of the Mallets Bay Fire Department and he also is the President of Green Mountain Catamount Fire Training.
Southern Vermont Regional Fire School CODE OF ETHICS
This code of ethics provides guidance to the instructors, students and staff {herein known as member}, of the Southern Vermont Regional Fire School {herein referred to as SVRFS}, in discharging their responsibilities.
Relationship to the Community
Each member of the SVRFS is expected to demonstrate the highest standard of personal integrity, truthfulness, honesty and fortitude in all activities.
Each member will consider every person at the SVRFS as a member/friend/customer/brother or sister.
Each member will be ever mindful that we are always in the eyes of the public and will conduct
themselves so as to bring unwarranted credit to our host or the SVRFS.
Relationship to the SVRFS
In supporting the mission of the SVRFS, members abide by the ethics statements.
Members maintain high standards of professional competence and meet qualitative and quantitative standards of performance. They seek and participate in appropriate professional development activities.
Members seek to advance the welfare of the Department through accountability for the proper use of Town funds, personnel, equipment and other resources.
Relationship to Each Other
Each individual member is responsible and accountable for his/her own actions, and to some extent, for the well- being of other members. Remember these behaviors and practice them on a daily basis.
They are:
1. Consideration: be considerate of one another's values, ideals, possessions, feelings, etc.
2. Discretion: Be discrete when communicating with other members.
3. Tolerance: Be tolerant of our differences whether they are related to: color, gender and religious faith. These are the differences that make us stronger as a family and better able to serve the needs of our diverse communities.
4. Unity: During good times and in difficult times, the organization must continue to work together as a team. Remember individuals make up a team.
All members shall avoid any activity giving rise to conflict of interest, actual or perceived. In the event a situation should arise contact a staff member.
All members shall avoid exploitation, discrimination, abuse, harassment and insensitivity is always wrong. It is the responsibility of members to strive to eliminate them whether they are unconscious or conscious, covert or overt, while taking care to respect the rights of others.
All members shall show respect towards positions of authority and leadership.
All members shall practice safety in all aspects of SVRFS activities; safety is everyone’s responsibility and shall be reported to the Instructor or SVRFS Staff immediately.
Discipline, up to and including discharge may be imposed for cause if a member (student) is found in violation of these articles.
Southern Vermont Regional Fire School 2023 Registration Application
Student Information (Please Print Neatly and Legibly)
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Waiver of Liability and Insurance Information
Whereas, I have been invited to attend, or observe, or participate in firefighting training exercises jointly sponsored and administered by the Rutland County Fire Mutual Aid Association, Inc. and the Bennington County Mutual Aid
Association, Inc., in concert with various other public organizations, person and corporations; and
Whereas, such exercises often present hazards to the life and property of participants, observers and attendees; now Therefore, in consideration of being afforded the opportunity to observe, attend or participate in such firefighting training:
1. I acknowledge the inherent dangers in such training and assume the risk to my person and property, both personal and of others in my control and supervision.
2. I agree to hold harmless and waive all claims against the sponsors and/or their agents, arising from my participation, observation or attendance at said training.
3. Further, this waiver of liability and agreement to hold harmless extends to all claims that might devolve to the benefit of my heirs, assignees, administrators or agents or employees in both official and person capacities, who are assisting the above named sponsors in the presentation and conduct of this training.
4. Further, I certify that I am physically qualified and capable to pursue the courses that I will participate in.
Signed:_________________________________________________________________Date:_______ _______ ___________ (Signature of applicant)
The above applicant appears to be physically capable and has successfully completed the necessary prerequisite training to participate in the course(s) applied for. The applicant is covered by department insurance for worker’s compensation and personal injury.
Signed:________________________________________________________________Date:_______________ (Signature of Chief or authorized department officer)
Officer’s Name (Print)____________________________________________PhoneNumber_________________________
Student Name:
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Saturday One-Day Courses
Response to Crisis Critical Incident Stress Electric Vehicle Awareness & Ops. Bringing Calm to Chaos/Managing Mayday Engine Company Operations
Saturday and Sunday Two-Day Courses
Initial Decision Making/The 6th Minute Flammable Gas Control
Pumps
10 Foundations Stones of Knowledge
Sunday One-Day Courses
Firefighting on Site/Strategy and Tactics Lithium Batteries/B & B Hazmat Extreme Leadership-Conflict Resolution
All checks for registration must be made out to: Southern Vermont Regional Fire School or SVRFS.
*All checks or signed purchase orders must accompany applications. * No credit cards are accepted.
* No applications will be processed until payments are received.
SVRFS Lunch orders: Saturday and Sunday
Lunch will be served each day as a bagged lunch order. All lunches must be ordered for each day with your
mailed in registration form. Sub choices will be (roast beef, turkey, baked ham, with cheese) includes chips, cookie, condiments and bottled water. Please make choices for each day below.
*Coffee/water and donuts/snacks will be available in the morning and during breaks.
Saturday: beef ___________turkey ___________ham__________
Sunday: beef ___________turkey ___________ham__________ Choices must be selected prior to April 15 & 16.
Welcome!
This year the Southern Vermont Fire School continues the tradition of offering an excellent selection of courses featuring distinguished instructors from across the northeast. We are offering a few new courses this year and we are sure that you will be pleased with the programs that we have available. We are very please to be offering the SVRFS after a three year absence due to Covid. We look forward to seeing friends return and meeting new students attending the school.
Driving Directions: From the North:
Travel Route 7 South to Rutland From the South:
Travel I-91 North; take Exit 6 (Rockingham/Rutland) onto VT Route 103 North. Take Route 7 North to Rutland.
From the East:
Travel Route 4 West until you reach Routes 4 & 7, then travel south on Route 7.
From the West:
Travel the Northway (I87) to Exit 20 (Fort Ann/Rutland). Take Route 149 East to Route 4 East. Then to Route 7 South.
To Mill River Union High School: Mill River Union High School is located on 2321 Middle Road, just off of Route 7, south of the old Diamond Run Mall and Route 4. Turn onto Middle Road at the signal light in front of Alderman Chevrolet and travel straight through the intersections until you see the school on the right. (About two miles)
To the Best Western Inn: The Best Western Inn is conveniently located just off of Route 4 in Rutland at 5 Best Western Place.
Local Lodging: Best Western Inn (The
Best Western Inn Ramada Inn Travel Inn Econo Lodge Hampton Inn Comfort Inn Quality Inn
Official Fire School Motel) Call 802-773-3200.
Registration Information
5 Best Western Place off of Route 4 753 S Main St.
125 Woodstock Ave.
238 S Main St.
47 Farrell Dr. 19 Allen St. 253 South Main
802-773-3200 802-773-3361 802-775-4348 802-773-2784 802-773-9066 802-775-2200 802-733-3361
Most class sizes are limited, and applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Although we make every effort to see that you are registered in your first choice, it is important that you provide us with alternative course selections. Registration applications must be received by March 30, 2023. As always, we recommend early registration! Course confirmations will be mailed or e-mailed to each student after April 1, 2023
Tuition is $100.00 per day and includes lunch. Tuition is non-refundable, except in the case where a course is cancelled, and you are unable to be placed in an alternative choice. Payment (Southern Vermont Regional Fire School) or a signed purchase order must accompany your registration application, or it will not be processed. Mail or e-mail registration applications to Southern Vermont Regional Fire School 117 Jefferson Avenue, Bennington VT 05201
Registrar: Kevin J. Goodhue Phone: 802-447-0778 Cell: 802-379-4001
E-Mail [email protected]
Southern Vermont Regional Fire School 117 Jefferson Avenue
Bennington, VT 05201
Southern Vermont Regional Fire School
April 15 & 16, 2023
At
Mill River Union High School 2321 Middle Road North Clarendon, Vermont
Sponsored by:
Bennington County Mutual Aid Association, Inc. Rutland County Fire Mutual Aid Association, Inc.
2023 Course Offerings
