Emergency Medical Technician (Hampton)
FireMed-Hampton 8 Merrill Industrial Drive Suite 8, Hampton, United Statesnhfiremed.com eric.trottier@nhfiremed.com 603-402-2242
nhfiremed.com eric.trottier@nhfiremed.com 603-402-2242
This course will review current best practices for stroke care from a pre hospital and interfacility perspective. Focus of course will be on identification and triage care of acute neurological processes in the pre hospital via case studies and a review of basic neuro physiology. Special attention to the complexities of neurological deficits; particularity stroke, treatment options that require time sensitive care and specific destinations for that care. Lastly, the course will review special considerations for transporting the stroke patient between facilities. After this course learners will be able to : • List the common stroke risk factors • Recognize the signs of stroke; including uncommon presentations. • Verbalize the goals of care at scene strokes • Acknowledge understanding of the current NH state protocol for stroke care and destination decision directives • Identify assessment priorities and treatment options during neurological patient transport • Describe time sensitive treatment options for both ischemic and hemorrhagic acute stroke
*MONTHLY TESTING IS THE 2ND TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH* Bethlehem Monthly Testing is only March, June, September, December on the Wednesday after Concord’s. Submissions must be entered by the last day of the month before the month you wish to test. Example: You wish to test in February you must submit your request by January 31st
Annual Warrants and Complaints class offered at the NH Fire Academy and in conjunction with the NH Fire Marshal's Office.
This class is wait list only. Youth Firesetting Intervention Specialist is a 2-day course based on the requirements of National Fire Protection Association 1035, Standard on Fire and Life Safety Educator, Public Information Officer, Youth Firesetter Intervention Specialist and Youth Firesetter Program Manager Professional Qualifications pertaining to the youth firesetting intervention specialist. This course focuses on how identification, intake, screening, disposition and follow-up are used to mitigate youth firesetting behavior. Course content includes understanding the motivations behind youth firesetting and how the impact of adverse childhood experiences and behavioral/mental health changes can influence firesetting behaviors. This course is for the practitioner who provides services at the program delivery level. This course is grant funded. Please contact Bureau Chief Scott Doherty at scott.m.doherty@dos.nh.gov with any questions pertaining to this course.
Locations: All in-person sessions will be held at the Richard M. Flynn Fire Academy, 98 Smokey Bear Blvd, Concord, NH 03301. Links to the online sessions will be sent out the week prior to the start date. Portions of sessions may be recorded and made available online at a later date. Workshops require participants to bring an element of their practice to work on. Course Contact: For more information about these sessions, contact Max Dodge, FSTEMS Curriculum Administrator at, Peter.M.Dodge@dos.nh.gov or (603) 369-7980
• Please register through the online application at RespondNH.org. • You will need to create an account if you have not already done so. • Orientation is available prior to the exam and must be noted in your application.
Locations: All in-person sessions will be held at the Richard M. Flynn Fire Academy, 98 Smokey Bear Blvd, Concord, NH 03301. Links to the online sessions will be sent out the week prior to the start date. Portions of sessions may be recorded and made available online at a later date. Workshops require participants to bring an element of their practice to work on. Course Contact: For more information about these sessions, contact Max Dodge, FSTEMS Curriculum Administrator at, Peter.M.Dodge@dos.nh.gov or (603) 369-7980
This course will review current best practices for stroke care from a pre hospital and interfacility perspective. Focus of course will be on identification and triage care of acute neurological processes in the pre hospital via case studies and a review of basic neuro physiology. Special attention to the complexities of neurological deficits; particularity stroke, treatment options that require time sensitive care and specific destinations for that care. Lastly, the course will review special considerations for transporting the stroke patient between facilities. After this course learners will be able to : • List the common stroke risk factors • Recognize the signs of stroke; including uncommon presentations. • Verbalize the goals of care at scene strokes • Acknowledge understanding of the current NH state protocol for stroke care and destination decision directives • Identify assessment priorities and treatment options during neurological patient transport • Describe time sensitive treatment options for both ischemic and hemorrhagic acute stroke
This class is an open enrollment course for those wishing to attain the Hazardous Materials Operations certifications. Questions about this class should be directed to Stephen Solomon at stephen.j.solomon@dos.nh.gov. Prerequisites that must be met prior to application submission are as follows: Valid Medical Release Hazmat Awareness certification PPE/SCBA modules (online and skills)
To attend this course you must fill out an application (see below) and meet all prerequisites. Prerequisites are: Fire Behavior online training, PPE/SCBA online and skills training and valid medical release form found here: https://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/fstems/documents/FSTEMS_Medical_Release.pdf Please contact Captain Tillson at 603-573-6270 or by email at Theodore.B.Tillson@dos.nh.gov with any questions.
This is a week-long Grant funded program offered through NAMI NH and NH Dept. of Safety/ NH Fire Academy and EMS. The student will come away with an understanding of many mental health conditions, an improved ability to de-escalate a situation in the field and better understand the resources available for not only the patient or citizen, but also for emergency responders. Course Schedule: Monday - Friday
Course Schedule: 12/4-NHFA 12/11-NHFA 01/8-Virtual 1/15-Virtual 1/22-NHFA 1/29-NHFA 2/11 (Tuesday)-NHFA Exam
This workshop will look at the role that cognitive bias can play in our interactions with our patients. We will examine potential pitfalls bias might lead to regarding the level of care we provide. Objectives: • To identify what cognitive bias is. • To consider the root cause of our respective biases. • How to be cognitive of a bias in the field and adjust our behavior. • To identify the impacts that bias has on our patient care.
This module will satisfy the On My Time Firefighter II practical skills portion of Vehicle Extrication. Prerequisites are a valid medical release and the completion of the PPE/SCBA online and skills modules. Prior to the lab session, students will need to have completed the Vehicle Extrication online module. Lab will be Friday evening and the extrication class on Saturday. If you have questions about this class, please contact Captain Paul Ingersoll at paul.h.ingersoll@dos.nh.gov.
The Fire Discipline Team within the First Responder Network Authority has developed a training program for fire service professionals to better understand the development, features and use of broadband networks to enhance fire service communications. This program is developed with eight modules ranging from the use of broadband within the fire station, interaction between broadband networks (LTE) and land mobile radio (LMR) networks, security of broadband networks, to advanced discussions on how broadband networks operate. The entire eight modules have been developed in the train-the-trainer format and are intended to be handed off to various training agencies within the fire service. The program includes PowerPoint slide decks, student guide and instructor’s guide for each module. Each module can be delivered independently; it is anticipated that all eight modules will be delivered in approximately eight hours. · Module 0: Discuss the course scope, objectives, instructors, students, and administrative considerations. · Module 1: Discuss history of public safety communications and FirstNet. · Module 2: Discuss emergency communications history, public safety answering points, computer aided dispatch systems, 9-1-1 call processing, paging and notification systems, and how FirstNet fits into the public safety communications continuum. · Module 3: Understand how to determine performance of the NPSBN and other wireless broadband networks to make informed decisions for their agency and identify advantages of the NPSBN in providing enhanced communications and situational awareness information for public safety agencies. · Module 4: Discuss LTE terms, priority, preemption, and quality of service (QoS) functions, cellular backhaul, NPSBN architecture, and basic features of 5G and benefits over LTE. · Module 5: Discuss FirstNet deployable solutions, how to request support for planned events and unplanned incidents, Cell Booster Pro, high power user equipment, and FirstNet Central. · Module 6: Understand broadband use at fire stations, voice over Internet protocol, and futuristic uses of broadband in the fire service. · Module 7: Discuss device administration terminology, mobile device management functions, and “bring your own device.” · Module 8: Discuss the course objectives. Who should attend this program? · Line firefighters who seek to understand how broadband networks can enhance field communications in fire, EMS and HazMat operations. · Company Officers who manage on-scene communications and would like to become familiar with the advantages and workings of broadband technology. · Chief Officer who are expected to make critical decisions of which communications strategies would best be deployed to improve and enhance emergency service communications. · IT Professionals who are charged with the development, implementation and maintenance of public safety communications systems. This class is a BETA Test for this training program. Although much time and effort has been placed into the program by individuals with substantial experience in both technology and public safety, the FirstNet Authority is seeking to validate this education to insure we provide the best possible level of education for the fire service. Accordingly, we hope you can help us perfect this important course offering for the fire service
EMT Course to be held in the Northwoods. Blended online with hands-on skills. Course held at the Whitefield Fire Rescue Department. Starting December 19, 2024 ending March 08, 2025. Classes will be on Saturdays and occasional Friday evenings before Saturday classes. Log onto beckertraining.com for registration and info.
This workshop will look at the role that cognitive bias can play in our interactions with our patients. We will examine potential pitfalls bias might lead to regarding the level of care we provide. Objectives: • To identify what cognitive bias is. • To consider the root cause of our respective biases. • How to be cognitive of a bias in the field and adjust our behavior. • To identify the impacts that bias has on our patient care.
This course outline is compliant with all topics required from 2021 Nation EMS Education standards for EMT https://www.ems.gov/assets/EMS_Education-Standards_2021_FNL.pdf . This course and lesson outline are compliant with NH ETA https://nhfa-ems.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ETA_Portfolio_Administrative_Packet_Final.pdf and NREMT portfolio based assessment for EMT.
This course outline is compliant with all topics required from 2021 Nation EMS Education standards for EMT https://www.ems.gov/assets/EMS_Education-Standards_2021_FNL.pdf . This course and lesson outline are compliant with NH ETA https://nhfa-ems.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ETA_Portfolio_Administrative_Packet_Final.pdf and NREMT portfolio based assessment for EMT.
This course outline is compliant with all topics required from 2021 Nation EMS Education standards for Paramedic Initial https://www.ems.gov/assets/EMS_Education-Standards_2021_FNL.pdf . This course and lesson outline are compliant with NH ETA https://nhfa-ems.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ETA_Portfolio_Administrative_Packet_Final.pdf and NREMT portfolio based assessment for Paramedic
Granite State EMS | www.GSEMS.org | (603) 715-1711
Syllabus and Schedule to Follow. Orientation on 1/16 - 0900-1200 Testing on 2/20 Final Location TBD. Either Manchester Station 7 or Manchester Water Works (maybe a combination as class progresses).
This course is compliant with all topics required from 2021 Nation EMS Education standards for ADVANCED EMT https://www.ems.gov/assets/EMS_Education-Standards_2021_FNL.pdf . This course and lesson outline are compliant with NH ETA https://nhfa-ems.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ETA_Portfolio_Administrative_Packet_Final.pdf and NREMT portfolio based assessment for AEMT.
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Updated 10/21/24: changed to Wednesday nights and most weekends. Cost: Affiliated $160, Non-Affiliated $4,725 See below for prerequisites. All prerequisites must be met at time of registration. Additional details will be provided to enrolled students by the Captain as the class start date approaches. If you have questions regarding this class, please contact Captain Gerlack at danny.d.gerlack@dos.nh.gov.
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Granite State EMS | www.GSEMS.org | (603) 715-1711
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Now that the HazMat team has done their job and transferred care of the exposed patient to you, what are the signs and symptoms you should be assessing for and how should you treat a patient exposed to a CBRNE incident? In this class we will discuss caring for a patient exposed to a chemical or biological agent as well as briefly discuss radiation injuries. The focus of this class will be on the prehospital care for a single patient and not a mass casualty event. Finally, we will review some local incidents in which patients were exposed to various agents.
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Updated 10/21/24: changed to Monday nights and some weekends. Cost: Affiliated $180, Non-Affiliated $2,600 The prerequisites are listed below and all must be met at time of registration. The class schedule will be sent to enrolled students by the Captain as the class start date approaches. The class will generally be one night per week and every other weekend. If you have questions regarding this class, please contact Captain Gerlack at danny.g.gerlack@dos.nh.gov.
Now that the HazMat team has done their job and transferred care of the exposed patient to you, what are the signs and symptoms you should be assessing for and how should you treat a patient exposed to a CBRNE incident? In this class we will discuss caring for a patient exposed to a chemical or biological agent as well as briefly discuss radiation injuries. The focus of this class will be on the prehospital care for a single patient and not a mass casualty event. Finally, we will review some local incidents in which patients were exposed to various agents.
Orientation in Person NHFA - 2/24 1800-2100 Testing In Person NHFA - 4/2 0830- All the rest virtual Instructor Led. Syllabus and Schedule to Follow
Cost: Affiliated $280, Non-Affiliated $6,405 Mandatory orientation is on March 3rd and Health and Fitness is on March 5th. The course will begin on April 7th. If you have questions regarding this class, please contact Captain Tillson at theodore.b.tillson@dos.nh.gov. Prerequisites listed below must be met at time of registration.
This 2-day course is designed to develop the decision-making skills needed by Company Officers (COs) to accomplish assigned tactics at structure fires. All activities and scenarios used in this course are based on structure fires. With the real possibility of being the first to arrive at an incident, the CO’s initial decisions will have an impact throughout the entire incident. It is vital that COs be able to make good management decisions that have a favorable impact on the eventual outcome. In addition to a possible role as the initial Incident Commander, the CO may well be assigned a subordinate position within the Incident Command System (ICS) organization. COs need to have a clear understanding of the system, the position that they are assigned to, and their role in the organization if they are to function effectively and help make the system work. Standard prerequisites are ICS 100 and ICS 200. This course is grant funded. Please contact Bureau Chief Scott Doherty at scott.m.doherty@dos.nh.gov with questions pertaining to this course.
Cost: Affiliated $280, Non-Affiliated $6,405. If you have questions about this class, please contact Captain Tillson at theodore.b.tillson@dos.nh.gov. Prerequisites must be met at time of registration.
NAEMT's Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) is recognized around the world as the leading continuing education program for prehospital emergency trauma care. The mission of PHTLS is to promote excellence in trauma patient management by all providers involved in the delivery of prehospital care. PHTLS is developed by NAEMT in cooperation with the American College of Surgeons' Committee on Trauma. The Committee provides the medical direction and content oversight for the PHTLS program. PHTLS courses improve the quality of trauma care and decrease mortality. The program is based on a philosophy stressing the treatment of the multi-system trauma patient as a unique entity with specific needs. PHTLS promotes critical thinking as the foundation for providing quality care. It is based on the belief that, given a good fund of knowledge and key principles, EMS practitioners are capable of making reasoned decisions regarding patient care. The course utilizes the internationally recognized PHTLS textbook and covers the following topics: Physiology of life and death Scene assessment Patient assessment Hemorrhage control Airway Breathing, ventilation, and oxygenation Circulation and shock Special populations The course emphasizes application of trauma education through case studies, skills practice, and patient simulations. PHTLS is the global gold standard in prehospital trauma education and is taught in over 80 countries. PHTLS is appropriate for EMTs, paramedics, nurses, physician assistants, physicians, and other prehospital practitioners. PHTLS is accredited by CAPCE and recognized by NREMT.
Syllabus and Schedule to Follow Orientation on 3/29 0900-1200 Testing on 05/03
This course will have 1 in person session. The class will be split in half for this, and those dates will be May 7th and May 8th. You only will attend one of those days. Course Schedule: Fire-Officer-II-Course-Schedule-Spring-2025.docx
This 2-day course examines the Safety Officer's role at emergency responses. This course focuses on operations within an Incident Command System (ICS) as a Safety Officer and emphasizes response to all-hazards types of situations. Standard Prerequisites are ICS 100 and ICS 200. This is a grant funded course. Please contact Bureau Chief Scott Doherty at scott.m.doherty@dos.nh.gov with questions pertaining to this course.
Orientation in Person NHFA - 4/9 0900-1200 Testing in Person NHFA - 6/18 0900 All other classes virtual. Syllabus and Schedule to Follow
Instructed by DC Ben Selleck. Boats will be needed from departments sending students to the training.
Taught by Ben Thibault. Class at North Woodstock Fire Department. River time in Lincoln.
Syllabus and Schedule to Follow. Course Orientation 5/7 : 0900-1200 Testing on 6/11
Course Schedule: Fire-Officer-1-Course-Schedule-Spring-2.docx
Instructed by Ben Selleck at Goffstown Fire Department. May 16th and 18th are 0800-1600 and May 17th 1200-2200.
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Taught by Ben Thibault
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Contact FireMed 603-402-2242 or at www.nhfiremed.com
Contact FireMed 603-402-2242 or at www.nhfiremed.com
Contact FireMed 603-402-2242 or at www.nhfiremed.com
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Cost: Affiliated/Non-Affiliated: TBD May 2025 Please contact Captain Phil Brunelle at phillip.l.brunelle@dos.nh.gov with questions.