EMS in the Warm Zone (Operations)
This program will build upon the knowledge developed in the EMS in the Warm Zone Awareness program. It will enhance the learner’s knowledge of proper medicine at the proper time, movements with law enforcement, and standardized language. The program will encompass an approximately 2 hour …
Flipped Classrooms
Welcome to the Fourth Quarter Instructor Enhancement Seminar and Professional Development Series. In the true spirit of Understanding the flipped classroom, the Division of Fire Standards and Training & EMS is offering you this opportunity to enjoy a flipped classroom educational experience. Please watch the …
Tablets and Simulation in the Classroom
Kyle Snowdon will introduce students to the world of tablets and how they can be integrated into both fire and EMS classrooms. He will discuss the pros and cons of using these devices as well as compare and contrast the two major operating systems that …
Millennials in the Classroom
Captain Laurie Miller will guide students though the differences and challenges that various student age groups present in the classroom setting for both fire and EMS instructors. She will review over student versus instructor expectations and offer suggestions on how to deal with these issues …
Educational Revolution
Watch the following lessons in order to unlock the certificate of completion at the end. This is part of the continuing effort by the Division to provide support and resources to our instructors. It is our hope that you will take ideas away from this …
The Instructor as a Professional
This program will cover what it takes to be considered a professional within the fire and emergency services instructor field. This program take approximately 1 hour to complete. Once you have finished the lesson, you may print the certificate. This course will give you credit …
The Basics of Classroom Instruction
This course will teach students the basics about classroom management and suggest different ideas for providing instruction to students within the classroom setting. This program is geared toward fire and EMS instructors who are in need of continuing education for their re-certification. …
Jesse Lewis – Choose Love Movement
Our comprehensive, evidence-based program was created by educators for educators and is aligned with Common Core State Standards and American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success, and CASEL’s five core SEL competencies. This unique and impactful program is easy to implement and …
EMS in the Warm Zone (Awareness)
This course will discuss EMS and fire personnel taking a more active role in Warm Zone operations using the Rescue Task Force (RTF) concept and our integration into a truly unified response with law enforcement. A Rescue Task Force is used to describe a team(s) …
High-Performance CPR
The concept of a highly-trained and choreographed crew is a powerful, relatable analogy for the work of an EMS team. “Pit crew CPR training” focuses on highly defined roles that aid in the organization of a chaotic scene. In comparison, HP-CPR is much more than …
Rapid Sequence Intubation
Rapid sequence intubation (RSI) is an airway management technique that induces immediate unresponsiveness (induction agent) and muscular relaxation (neuromuscular blocking agent) and is the fastest and most effective means of controlling the airway in an emergency when the cessation of spontaneous ventilation involves considerable risk if …
History of Firefighting
Becoming a firefighter entails much more than simply knowing the mechanics of firefighting. The fire service is rich with tradition and has developed into a sophisticated and varied profession. The fire service uses a paramilitary hierarchical command structure to ensure its mission fulfillment. A system …
Building Construction
Buildings go up, and fires can bring them down. To understand the effect of fire on the structural integrity of a building, it is necessary to understand and consider the construction of that building. Knowing how a building is built allows firefighters to look for …
Fire Service Communications
Fighting a fire requires the coordination of numerous resources and people. Different crews and equipment fill various functions on the fire ground, many of which occur simultaneously or must not start until something else has been accomplished. Ensuring a smooth interaction between all the firefighting …
Cancer Awareness
While concerns regarding the exposure to carcinogens are common to both career and volunteer firefighters, the volunteer and combination fire service have some specific challenges that are different and need to be addressed. Volunteers regularly transport contaminated PPE and other gear in their personal vehicles, …
Fire Behavior
This course describes the behavior of fire, and it explores the relationship between various types of fuels and the combustion process. The four stages of fire growth are presented. Emphasis is placed on recent research studies that have demonstrated how fire growth is influenced by changes …
Firefighter Safety
Firefighting is risky business. The firefighter’s most important responsibility is to finish the shift or the call in the same (or better) condition than he or she began it. Coming home safely means knowing one’s job, understanding the risks one faces as a firefighter, and …
PPE and SCBA
Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and fire fighter personal protective equipment (PPE) are central to ensuring the safety of fire fighters operating at a fire ground. In this chapter, the fire fighter will become familiar with the proper use of both SCBA and PPE. After students …
Fire Mobilization
The purpose of the State-wide Fire Mobilization Plan (hereafter known as the Plan) is to provide local first responders with easy access to large quantities of resources or specialties that may be needed in a major fire, disaster or other major emergency or event in the …
Seminars
The New Hampshire Division of Fire Standards and Training & EMS hosts and organizes many seminar opportunities throughout the calendar year. The topics, schedule and length of the programs can vary. Often the seminar is run in conjunction with another organization. This adds a new …
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