At the end of the class participants will be able to: Define hoarding disorder Understand legal and ethical considerations Define the term ‘mandated reporter’ Understand how hoarding impacts first responders Be aware of community resources and how to activate them Understand the importance of calm and compassion
This class is being presented by NH Commission on Human Rights and US Department of Labor's Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Topics include pregnancy laws, discrimination, sexual harassment, and diversity.
Course Schedule: 7 Dec - 0830-1630 14 Dec -0830-1230 (virtual) 21 Dec - 0830-1230 (virtual) 4 Jan - 0830-1630 11 Jan - 0830-1630 25 Jan - 0830-1630
The New Hampshire Department of Military Affairs and Veteran Services will speak about the various recruitment tools available to reach veterans. Use this link to register: https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/8733a287-ae1c-4a67-bff7-1706ee461a08@992deae9-1c4c-42c8-a310-5088af55ba74
At the end of the class participants will be able to: Define hoarding disorder Understand legal and ethical considerations Define the term ‘mandated reporter’ Understand how hoarding impacts first responders Be aware of community resources and how to activate them Understand the importance of calm and compassion
This course is an all-level review of pediatric cardiac arrest in an out-of-hospital setting. Learners will be presented with a brief lecture on NH Protocol 3.2P (Cardiac Arrest - Pediatric) followed by several simulated pediatric cardiac arrest scenarios. Each scenario will include a pre-briefing to orient learners to simulation training, the simulation, and a debrief to review and strengthen learning.
Domestic violence, also referred to as intimate partner violence (IPV), is a pattern of behaviors used by one partner to maintain power and control over another partner. These behaviors can manifest in a variety of ways to include physical, emotional, psychological, and financial abuse. EMS has unique opportunities to intervene in cases of domestic violence. This training will describe the signs and dynamics of IPV, the barriers that exist for those who need help, and demonstrate a referral to an IPV advocacy center.
There is no cost for this 100% funded program. This includes a textbook, audiobook, quizzes, online lectures, skills sessions, study materials, and one State EMR Practical Exam. This is a hybrid course with online lectures on Wednesday and Friday evenings from 18:00 to 22:00, and in-person skills on Saturdays from 09:00 to 15:00. Online lectures will be held through the NHFA-EMS.com website. Internet access and an NHFA-EMS.com account are required. For more information, contact State Initial EMS Programs Coordinator, Peter “Max” Dodge at, Peter.M.Dodge@dos.nh.gov
There is no cost for this 100% funded program. This includes a textbook, audiobook, quizzes, online lectures, skills sessions, study materials, and one State EMR Practical Exam. This is a hybrid course with online lectures on Wednesday and Friday evenings from 18:00 to 22:00, and in-person skills on Saturdays from 09:00 to 15:00. Online lectures will be held through the NHFA-EMS.com website. Internet access and an NHFA-EMS.com account are required. For more information, contact State Initial EMS Programs Coordinator, Peter “Max” Dodge at, Peter.M.Dodge@dos.nh.gov
There is no cost for this 100% funded program. This includes a textbook, audiobook, quizzes, online lectures, skills sessions, study materials, and one State EMR Practical Exam. This is a hybrid course with online lectures on Wednesday and Friday evenings from 18:00 to 22:00, and in-person skills on Saturdays from 09:00 to 15:00. Online lectures will be held through the NHFA-EMS.com website. Internet access and an NHFA-EMS.com account are required. For more information, contact State Initial EMS Programs Coordinator, Peter “Max” Dodge at, Peter.M.Dodge@dos.nh.gov
NH Employment Security will present on the WorkInvestNH – EMT Training Incentive Program to NH Licensed EMS Units who wish to learn how they can use this program to RECRUIT & RETAIN Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and Advanced EMTs.
This course will be held on Thursdays. All class meetings will be in-person at the NH Fire Academy & EMS in Concord, NH. This is a career level course with a moderate workload outside of class time. Students are expected to perform at or above the standards set forth in NFPA 1041 Chapter 4. Week 1: Half-day orientation (1300-1600) Week 2: Principles of Learning (0830-1700) Week 3: Classroom Instruction (0830-1700) Week 4: Skills Instruction (0830-1700) Week 5: Records and Testing (0830-1700) Week 6: Instructor I Final Exam (0830-1700) Schedule: Instructor I Course Schedule (January 2024) Syllabus: Instructor I Syllabus (January 2024)
Schedule: 01-11-2024: 0830-1700 NH Fire Academy -Orientation, Codes & Standards, Report Writing, Historical Perspectives 01-18-2024: 0830-1700 NH Fire Academy-Inspector Duties & Authority, Performing Inspections, Fire Behavior 01-25-2024: 0830-1700 NH Fire Academy-Building Construction, Occupancy Types 02-01-2024: 0830-1700 NH Fire Academy-Electrical & HVAC Hazards, Fire Detection Systems, Portable Fire Extinguishers 02-08-2024: 0830-1700 NH Fire Academy-Fire Flows, Fire Suppression Systems 02-15-2024: 0830-1700 NH Fire Academy-Occupancy Loads, Means of Egress, Evacuation Plans & Occupant Safety 02-22-2024: 0830-1700 NH Fire Academy-Plans & Site Review, Storage & Handling Practices, Housekeeping 03-07-2024: 0830-1700 Conducting Inspections, Mentored at own department. 03-21-2024: 0830-1100 NH Fire Academy-Written Certification Test (final exam).
During this two-hour session, we will compare the 2021 National EMS Education Standards to the previous version to determine the additions and modifications that will impact your EMS curricula. You can find a copy of the 2021 National EMS Education Standards here: https://www.ems.gov/assets/EMS_Education-Standards_2021_FNL.pdf
RAELYN COTTRELL LAKES REGION COMMUNITY COLLEGE WWW.LRCC.EDU rcottrell@ccsnh.edu
(ONLINE via Zoom) During this two-hour session, we will compare the 2021 National EMS Education Standards to the previous version to determine the additions and modifications that will impact your EMS curricula. A Zoom link will be distributed the week before the session begins. You can find a copy of the 2021 National EMS Education Standards here: https://www.ems.gov/assets/EMS_Education-Standards_2021_FNL.pdf
Cost: Affiliated $140, Non-Affiliated $4,030
This course will be held every Wednesday evening and every other Saturday/Sunday. Due to construction at the Bethlehem facility, courses might have to be moved to alternate locations. Flashover/Fire Behavior will be held in Concord. Affiliated cost: $250 Non-Affiliated Cost: $5,620
Domestic violence, also referred to as intimate partner violence (IPV), is a pattern of behaviors used by one partner to maintain power and control over another partner. These behaviors can manifest in a variety of ways to include physical, emotional, psychological, and financial abuse. EMS has unique opportunities to intervene in cases of domestic violence. This training will describe the signs and dynamics of IPV, the barriers that exist for those who need help, and demonstrate a referral to an IPV advocacy center.
Grant Writer, Jeff Labrie, will present on how FIRE DEPARTMENTS can boost their grant writing skills when applying for the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Recruitment and Retention (R&R) grants.
During this two-hour session, we will compare the 2021 National EMS Education Standards to the previous version to determine the additions and modifications that will impact your EMS curricula. You can find a copy of the 2021 National EMS Education Standards here: https://www.ems.gov/assets/EMS_Education-Standards_2021_FNL.pdf
This 2-day course is designed to provide fire officers with an understanding of command operations at structural collapse incidents. Students completing this course will be able to: Describe the aspects of a structural collapse. -Explain basic command procedures and Incident Command System (ICS) organizational structure. -Identify various resource levels, types and capabilities used for structural collapse incidents. -Identify critical factors and issues that affect scene management. -Describe all unique operational considerations used at a structural collapse incident. -Describe all response operations phases associated with a structural collapse incident. -Describe the technical rescue expertise and equipment required for safe operations and effective incident management. Students attending should understand and be able to apply the ICS concept.
This course is an all-level review of various environmental medical emergencies. Learners will engage with simulated environmental emergencies to strengthen their understanding and ability to respond to environmental emergencies.
(ONLINE via Zoom) During this two-hour session, we will compare the 2021 National EMS Education Standards to the previous version to determine the additions and modifications that will impact your EMS curricula. A Zoom link will be distributed the week before the session begins. You can find a copy of the 2021 National EMS Education Standards here: https://www.ems.gov/assets/EMS_Education-Standards_2021_FNL.pdf
This one-day class helps prepare and mentor female candidates to pass CPAT in turn helps them work towards their career in the Fire Service. It will also provide networking and fellowship opportunities.
This class is for Candidates who want to learn how to stand out during an oral board interview. Instructors of this class will be a team of Fire Department leaders and experts who will teach students what New Hampshire's departments are looking for and how they can make a lasting impression to get hired. Students are asked to come dressed and conduct themselves professionally as if they were in an actual interview. They are also asked to bring copies of their resumes and be prepared for honest feedback. This is a great opportunity to make connections while learning how to improve their job interviewing skills. This class is open to anyone hoping to get hired at their first department, or those who are looking for pointers to help prepare for a promotional interview.
U.S. Department of Labor's Northern New England District Office will present on common mistakes that department leaders make when paying their First Responders. Topics include: • Brief overview of what counts as hours worked when there are required trainings, meetings, and when required to sleep on premises of firehouse. • Types of payments (nominal fee, stipend, point-system, per call, and how certain methods create an employee-employer relationship) • When minimum wage is required and when it is exempt • Working dual roles as same type of service or same public agency • How to calculate overtime (which bonuses get included when calculating the rate) • Minimum age to work in firefighting and ambulance services Knowing how to correctly pay your staff can help prevent complaints, potential investigations, and help RETAIN your employees.
This course will be held on Tuesdays and Fridays. Both orientation and testing will be in-person; all other meetings will be held online in the evening via Zoom. The last day of the course will be all day Saturday. This is a mid-career level course with a significant workload outside of class time. Students are expected to perform at or above the standards set forth in NFPA 1041 Chapter 5. Week 1: In-person orientation, NH Fire Academy & EMS (1 day, 1300-1600) Week 2: Online (2 evenings, 1800-2100) Week 3: Online (2 evenings, 1800-2100) Week 4: Online (2 evenings, 1800-2100) Week 5: Online (2 evenings, 1800-2100) Week 6: In-person final testing and project presentations, NH Fire Academy & EMS (1 Saturday, 0830-1700) Schedule: Instructor II Course Schedule (Spring 2023) Syllabus: Instructor II Syllabus (Spring 2023)
Description: In this 4-hour Trauma-Informed First Responder training, participants will be provided with an introduction to trauma-responsive systems and learn about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and how early childhood trauma impacts brain development and future health outcomes. The course will also explore how policing and other first responder professions are impacted by secondary traumatic stress and how to implement trauma-responsive practices into your work with children and families.Objectives: 1. Understand the impact trauma has on the developing child and family. 2. Understand the first responder’s role in supporting children and families who have experienced trauma. 3. Explore fears and concerns about addressing trauma in your job role. 4. Explore strategies to support trauma-informed work with children and victims of domestic and/or sexual violence, substance misuse, etc. 5. Build understanding of how to navigate relationships with trauma-exposed children and families. 6. Increase awareness of available services/resources for first responders, children, and families. 7. Increase positive interactions with families.
Description This course will be held on Mondays. Orientation and testing will be in-person; all other meetings will be held online via Zoom. This is a writing-intensive, executive level course with a heavy workload and high student expectations designed for instructors seeking to run organizational-level training programs or initial EMS education programs. Week 1: In-person orientation, NH Fire Academy & EMS (1 day, 1300-1600) Week 2: Online (1 day, 1800-2100) Week 3: Online (1 day, 1800-2100) Week 4: No class. Week 5: Online (1 day, 1800-2100) Week 6: No class. Week 7: Online (1 day, 1800-2100) Week 8: Online (1 day, 1800-2000) Week 9: No class. Week 10: Online (1 day, 1800-2000) Week 11: In-person final testing and project presentations, NH Fire Academy & EMS (1 day, 0830-1700) Prerequisites must be met at the time of registration.
This course is Firefighter I & II combined. Affiliated Cost: $250 Non-Affiliated Cost: $5,620
Medications are an important part of a patient’s history. This program reviews common medications, explains mechanism of action, possible effects of overdose or failure to comply, as well as using a patient’s medication list to understand their medical history. We will also review protocols for medications used by EMT and AEMT providers and further understand their role in treating the patient
This course will benefit anyone interested in the “how” and “why” of Compliance and EMS Investigations. Compliance Coordinator, Elizabeth Goguet, will present an overview of the rules and laws that govern EMS Providers. To include the formal investigative process, information will be presented on historical and current investigations, along with how the citizens, visitors, and EMS Providers in the State of New Hampshire can utilize (or avoid) the Compliance Section at the Division of Fire Standards and Training & EMS. Time at the end will be left for questions and discussion.
The FireMed Advanced EMT course will build a solid foundation in anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, medical terminology, and leadership. This in person class offers the student a combined 84 hours of hands on skill sessions and clinical time. FireMed has clinical affiliations with departments and hospitals throughout the state of New Hampshire. This Advanced EMT course is designed to teach leadership and decision making skills while following the national scope of practice model. All FireMed courses include a psychomotor competency portfolio skill assessment. We do not use canned descriptions or course curriculums. We offer real world instruction from leaders in the EMS field that includes VERY limited power point presentations. Your success is our success. Join us at www.nhfiremed.com.
Medications are an important part of a patient’s history. This program reviews common medications, explains mechanism of action, possible effects of overdose or failure to comply, as well as using a patient’s medication list to understand their medical history. We will also review protocols for medications used by EMT and AEMT providers and further understand their role in treating the patient.
Class Dates: 3/28/2024-Class 1 4/4/2024-Class 2 at the SNHU Arena 4/11/2024-Class 3 4/18/2024-Class 4 5/2/2024-Final Exam
There is no cost for this 100% funded program. This includes a textbook, audiobook, quizzes, online lectures, skills sessions, study materials, and one State EMR Practical Exam. This is a hybrid course with online lectures on Wednesday and Friday evenings from 18:00 to 22:00, and in-person skills on Saturdays from 09:00 to 15:00. Online lectures will be held through the NHFA-EMS.com website. Internet access and an NHFA-EMS.com account are required. For more information, contact State Initial EMS Programs Coordinator, Peter “Max” Dodge at, Peter.M.Dodge@dos.nh.gov
There is no cost for this 100% funded program. This includes a textbook, audiobook, quizzes, online lectures, skills sessions, study materials, and one State EMR Practical Exam. This is a hybrid course with online lectures on Wednesday and Friday evenings from 18:00 to 22:00, and in-person skills on Saturdays from 09:00 to 15:00. Online lectures will be held through the NHFA-EMS.com website. Internet access and an NHFA-EMS.com account are required. For more information, contact State Initial EMS Programs Coordinator, Peter “Max” Dodge at, Peter.M.Dodge@dos.nh.gov
There is no cost for this 100% funded program. This includes a textbook, audiobook, quizzes, online lectures, skills sessions, study materials, and one State EMR Practical Exam. This is a hybrid course with online lectures on Wednesday and Friday evenings from 18:00 to 22:00, and in-person skills on Saturdays from 09:00 to 15:00. Online lectures will be held through the NHFA-EMS.com website. Internet access and an NHFA-EMS.com account are required. For more information, contact State Initial EMS Programs Coordinator, Peter “Max” Dodge at, Peter.M.Dodge@dos.nh.gov
There is no cost for this 100% funded program. This includes all textbook, audiobook, quizzes, online lectures, skills sessions, study materials, and one State EMR Practical Exam. This is a hybrid course with online lectures on Wednesday and Friday evenings from 6:00pm to 10:00pm, and in-person skills on Saturdays from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Online lectures will be held through the NHFA-EMS.com website. Internet access and an NHFA-EMS.com account are required. For more information, contact State Initial EMS Programs Coordinator, Peter “Max” Dodge at, Peter.M.Dodge@dos.nh.gov Prerequisites: Current BLS CPR for Healthcare Providers certification must be submitted with application and remain current through testing.
This training provides an overview of abuse, neglect and exploitation laws in NH and the mandate to report to adult protective services. Learn what to look for, and how to document and testify to what you observed. Real case examples will be shared to enhance the learning experience. • Role of EMS in adult protection matters • Defining elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation • Statistics • Relevant statues • How to respond to a suspected case
This 2-day course is designed to develop the managerial, administrative and leadership skills necessary for the first-time fire chief or chief officer who desires a leadership position in their department. This course addresses critical knowledge and skills pertaining to the responsibilities of a fire chief. Topics covered include: Local politics and the role of the chief officer. Liability and risk management. Resources and items of knowledge needed to become a first-time leader in a new position in an agency.
This course will be held on Saturdays. All class meetings will be in-person at Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, NH. This is a career level course with a moderate workload outside of class time. Students are expected to perform at or above the standards set forth in NFPA 1041 Chapter 4. Week 1: Half-day orientation (1300-1600) Week 2: Principles of Learning (0830-1700) Week 3: Classroom Instruction (0830-1700) Week 4: Skills Instruction (0830-1700) Week 5: Records and Testing (0830-1700) Week 6: Instructor I Final Exam (0830-1700) Schedule: Instructor I Course Schedule (April 2024) Syllabus: Instructor I Syllabus (April 2024)
Presented by the NH Office of the Attorney General, this training provides an overview of abuse, neglect and exploitation laws in NH and the mandate to report to adult protective services. Learn what to look for, and how to document and testify to what you observed. Real case examples will be shared to enhance the learning experience.
Cost for Affiliated students: $530, non-affiliated students: $2,195
The FireMed Advanced EMT course will build a solid foundation in anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, medical terminology, and leadership. This in person class offers the student a combined 84 hours of hands on skill sessions and clinical time. FireMed has clinical affiliations with departments and hospitals throughout the state of New Hampshire. This Advanced EMT course is designed to teach leadership and decision making skills while following the national scope of practice model. All FireMed courses include a psychomotor competency portfolio skill assessment. We do not use canned descriptions or course curriculums. We offer real world instruction from leaders in the EMS field that includes VERY limited power point presentations. Your success is our success. Join us at www.nhfiremed.com.
This course is an all-level review of neurological emergencies with a heavy focus on medical simulation. Participants of this program will be provided with opportunities to simulate various neurological emergencies in an out-of-hospital scenario. Participants will be expected to provide hands-on care for the simulated patient and work as part of a novel rescue team.
Annual Warrants and Complaints class offered at the NH Fire Academy and in conjunction with the NH Fire Marshal's Office.
