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Descriptions and credit recommendations

Advanced Trench Rescue (SOC 304)
Location: New York City Fire Academy, Randalls Island.
Length: 40 hours (4 days).
Dates: Version 1: January 2001 - August 2007. Version 2: September 2007 - Present.
Objectives: Version 1 or 2: Discuss the procedures for a trench incident assessment and demonstrate and understand the various stabilization techniques used to secure a trench in preparation for an evacuation emergency.
Instruction: Version 1 or 2: Trench operations; con-ed vacuum truck demo; skills station assemble; trench panels; set panels in trench simulator; gin pole air bag rigging; t-shaped trench; and panel placement simulator.
Credit recommendation: Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Fire Science, Emergency Medical Services, or Emergency Management (12/04 - review conducted by the American Council on Education). Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Fire Science, Emergency Medical Services, or Emergency Management (11/07).

1. Alarm Receipt Dispatcher (COM 202)
2. Decision Dispatcher (COM 203)
3. Radio/Voice Alarm (COM 204)
Location: Bureau of Fire Communications, 9 Metro Tech Center, Brooklyn, NY.
Length: Course 1: 160 hours (4 weeks); Course 2: 120 hours (3 weeks); Course 3: 120 hours (3 weeks).
Dates: Courses 1, 2, or 3: September 2007 - Present.
Objectives: Course 1: Follow proper procedures when processing various types of alarms, use the 10 code and portray effective and proper customer relations. Course 2: Effectively use the various screens, be familiar with assigned geographical area, properly process alarms and detect needed coverage for battalion chiefs and special units. Course 3: Operate radio and voice alarms in a public safety communications center.
Instruction: Course 1: Fire alarm dispatching; role of 5 CADS positions; DD 96-01; request for assistance; proper handling of complaints. Course 2: CADS system; equipment for Decision Dispatcher use; various screen uses; assigning of units and handling of various types of alarms. Course 3: Overview of voice alarm position; prioritizing functions at the voice alarm position; similarities and differences-radio and voice alarm; developing shorthand for radio communications; preliminary reports; citywide relays; introduction to SEP (Status Entry Panel); emphasis on radio operations with voice alarm support.
Credit recommendation: Courses 1, 2, and 3: In the associate degree/certificate category, 3 semester hours in Public Safety Communications (11/07). NOTE: Courses 1, 2, and 3 must all be completed to receive credit.

Battalion Chief Training Course
Location: Fort Totten, Bayside, New York.
Length: 182 hours (5.5 weeks).*
Dates: January 2002 - September 2007.**
Objectives: Deploy, coordinate, and direct fire suppression personnel during fire fighting operations; assess fire conditions, both initially and throughout fire operations; exercise command and control of personnel during firefighting operations; evaluate structural integrity of buildings during operations; utilize personnel and equipment within established safety parameters; develop proper firefighting strategy, dependent on conditions encountered; implement the Incident Command System of control and coordination for operations; determine if fire was accidental or suspicious; record all pertinent information regarding operations for necessary reports; apply appropriate resources to mitigate hazardous materials; apply knowledge of building construction to predicting fire travel and extension in various structures; maintain effective communication between units at scene and department dispatcher; prepare and transmit ongoing evaluation reports of fire conditions; determine effectiveness of on-scene resources and implementation of additional resources to manage the situation; perform tasks of a middle level manager in administration of multiple fire companies; oversee and coordinate the operations in fire, multiple casualty, and emergency medical incidents.
Instruction: Accident investigation; administrative procedures; brownstone building operations; building collapse operations; building construction; building inspection supervision; commercial building operations; confined space operations; EMS protocol; fire investigation; fire report preparation; fire-ground communications; foam operations; hazardous materials operations; high rise building operations; hydraulics; Incident Command System; leadership; loft building operations; marine company operations; multiple dwelling operations; new types of building construction; private dwelling operations; row frame dwelling operations; safety operations; scaffolding operations; subway operations; training; utility emergencies.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 4 semester hours in Strategic Management of Fire and Rescue Operations, and 1 semester hour in Hazardous Materials, and 1 semester hour in Leadership (9/02). *NOTE: This course includes Safety Coordinator instruction, which is recommended for credit separately. Please see the course exhibit under that title for further information. **NOTE: An earlier version of this course was offered between September 1996 and December 2001. Credit is recommended for individuals who completed the course between those dates if the individual has successfully completed all course examinations administered at any point after January 2002. The individual’s transcript should indicate that eligibility to apply for college credit is based on this arrangement, should document the original dates of training, and should document the date that testing occurred after January 2002.

Captain's Development Course (MNG 302)
Location: New York City Fire Academy, Randalls Island.
Length: Version 1: 40 hours (1 week). Version 2: 105 hours (15 days).
Dates: Version 1: May 2004 - March 2007. Version 2: April 2007 - Present.
Objectives: Version 1 or 2: Achieve the goals of the department, discuss the dynamics of leadership, and be able to supervise subordinates as to the best course of action in various emergency and non emergency situations.
Instruction: Version 1 or 2: Concerns of an acting battalion chief; command & control; fire ground/administration; various incident command scenarios; fire ground communication; inter-agency protocols; hazmat overview; Special Operations Command; safety/building construction; leadership; weapons of mass destruction; terrorism awareness.
Credit recommendation: Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Fire Administration or Tactics and Strategies (12/04 - review conducted by the American Council on Education). Version 2:In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Fire Administration and 2 semester hours in General Fire Science (11/07).

Collapse Rescue Operations (SOC 200)
Location: New York City Fire Academy, Randalls Island.
Length: 40 hours (4 days).
Dates: Version 1:January 1995 - August 2007. Version 2: (Credit recommendation pending.)
Objectives: Version 1 or 2: Perform the rescue of a trapped victim(s) of a structural collapse.
Instruction: Version 1 or 2: Basic building construction; warning signs and causes of collapse; shoring; collapse rescue methods; initial response methods; building construction; concrete cutting techniques; crush injury syndrome; and void search operations.
Credit recommendation: Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Fire Service, Emergency Management, or Emergency Medical Services (5/04 - review conducted by the American Council on Education). Version 2: (Credit recommendation pending.)

Computer Training
Location: New York City Fire Academy, Randalls Island, New York; F.D.N.Y. Headquarters, 9 Metro Tech Center, Brooklyn, New York; New York City Fire Marshals’ Base, 16 Hooper Street, Brooklyn, New York; Rescue Company I, 530 West 43rd Street, New York, New York.
Length: 32 hours (4 weeks).
Dates: April 1996 - December 2001.
Objectives: Access and utilize application programs in the Windows environment; modify Windows environment settings; use Windows accessory programs; use word processing software to create, format, edit, and print business documents; use advanced word processing functions including columns and tables, letterhead templates, and sorting; produce fire, emergency, and fire prevention reports using a database management program.
Instruction: Windows overview; setting the Windows environment; Windows accessories and multitasking; word processing basics, including editing and formatting techniques; grammar and spell checking; advanced editing tools; columns and tables; letterhead templates; sorting in word processing; entering data and printing reports in a customized database management application.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Office Technology or Office Automation Systems (12/96).

Confined Space Rescue Operations (SOC 201)
Location: New York City Fire Academy, Randalls Island.
Length: 40 hours (4 days).
Dates: January 1995 - Present.
Objectives: Perform the rescue of a trapped victim(s) of a structural collapse.
Instruction: Basic building construction; warning signs and causes of collapse; shoring; collapse rescue methods; initial response methods; building construction; concrete cutting techniques; crush injury syndrome; and void search operations.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Fire Science, Emergency Medical Service Technology, or Emergency Management (5/04 - review conducted by the American Council on Education) (11/07).

Dive Control Specialist (SOC 302)
Location: New York City Fire Academy, Randalls Island.
Length: Version 1: 88 hours (9 days). Version 2: 80 hours (10 days).
Dates: Version 1: May 2002 - August 2007. Version 2: September 2007 - Present.
Objectives: Version 1 or 2: Conduct scuba updates for certified divers; teach snorkeling; assist scuba instructors; supervise students in training; and teach in classroom and pool/confined water under direct supervision of a scuba instructor
Instruction: Version 1 or 2: The role of the dive supervisor; dive planning; dive management and control; how to supervise students in training; boat diving supervision and control; and deep diving supervision of specialized diving activities.
Credit recommendation: Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Physical Education or Recreation (5/04 - review conducted by the American Council on Education). Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Physical Education, Recreation, or Educational Methods (11/07). NOTE: Portions of this course overlap with Open Water Instructor. Care should be taken to avoid awarding duplicate credit.

Diver Stress and Rescue (SOC 301)
Location: New York City Fire Academy, Randalls Island.
Length: Version 1: 12 hours (1.5 days). Version 2: 16 hours (2 days).
Dates: Version 1: May 2002 - August 2007. Version 2: (Credit recommendation pending.)
Objectives: Version 1 or 2: Define the cause and prevention of stress; identify how to detect and deal with it; and demonstrate competency in accident management and rescue skills.
Instruction: Version 1 or 2: Trench operations learning; con-ed vacuum truck demo; skills station assemble; trench panels; set panels in trench simulator; gin pole air bag rigging; t-shaped trench; and panel placement simulator.
Credit recommendation: Version 1: In the vocational certificate or lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Physical Education (5/04 - review conducted by the American Council on Education). Version 2: (Credit recommendation pending.) NOTE: Portions of this course overlaps in content with Municipal Rescue Diver and Open Water Instructor. Care should be taken to avoid awarding duplicate credit.

Engine Company Chauffeur (VEH 200)
(Formerly Engine Company Chauffeur)
Location: New York City Fire Academy, Randalls Island, New York.
Length: Version 1: 80 hours (2 weeks). Version 2: 72 hours (2 weeks).
Dates: Version 1: January 1990 - May 1999. Version 2: June 1999 - Present.
Objectives: Version 1 or 2: Operate and maneuver pumper apparatus safely and effectively under normal and emergency conditions; determine pressures for firefighting hoses, nozzles, and other appliances using the appropriate hydraulic tables and formulas; configure the controls of the centrifugal pump to properly various forms of liquid fire suppressant.
Instruction: Version 1 or 2: Hydraulics; pump theory; drafting water; in-line pumping; safety; maintenance; communications; driving laboratory (including obstacle course, serpentine course, parking and backing up, over the road training); pump operation laboratory.
Credit recommendation: Version 1 or 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operation Course) and in the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Fire Service Hydraulics (1/95) (1/00 revalidation) (11/07 revalidation). NOTE: This course and Ladder Company Chauffeur overlap in content. If both courses are completed, the total recommended credit is 3 semester hours.

Fire Investigation (INV 200)
(Formerly Fire Investigators Course)
Location: New York City Fire Academy, Randalls Island, New York; and 16 Hooper St., Brooklyn, New York.
Length: Version 1: 315 hours (9 weeks); following the classroom instruction, these additional learning experiences: approximately 96 hours of directed study over 32 weeks, and 36 weeks of Field Officer Training. Version 2 or 3: 455 hours (13 weeks) of classroom instruction; in addition, 16 weeks of Field Officer Training. Version 4: 1,525 hours (9 months); includes approximately 500 hours of classroom instruction over 13 weeks, followed by approximately 1,000 hours of field training over 6 months, commencing with 40 hours of refresher and updates.
Dates: Version 1: January 1992 - September 2000. Version 2: October 2000 - June 2001. Version 3: July 2001 - August 2007. Version 4: September 2007 - Present.
Objectives: Version 1, 2, 3, or 4: Determine cause and origin of a fire; ascertain events leading to a fire; for fires with incendiary causes, investigate to determine responsibility; work within the legal boundaries of the Constitution and the laws governing law enforcement personnel to make arrests; provide assistance in all stages of prosecution.
Instruction: Version 1, 2, 3, or 4: Law enforcement and the criminal justice system; adjudicatory process and court structure; police discretionary powers; firearms safety; defensive tactics; New York State Penal Law; New York State Criminal Procedure Law; civil law; dealing with emotionally disturbed persons; behavior of fire; determining point of origin; building construction; accidental fire causes; incendiary fire causes; motivation of the fire setter; fire scene investigation; vehicle fires; fatal fire investigations; evidence collection procedures; report writing; interview and interrogation; expert testimony; use of computers and on-line resources in fire investigations; role of the medical examiner in a fire investigation; finger printing.
Credit recommendation: Version 1: 18 semester hours classified under Classroom portion and Directed study and Field Officer Training. Classroom portion: 15 semester hours distributed as follows: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 5 semester hours in Fire Science; 9 semester hours in Criminal Justice/Police Science, further distributed as follows: 3 semester hours in Introduction to Law, 3 semester hours in Law Enforcement, and 3 semester hours in Investigative Techniques; and 1 semester hour in Defensive Tactics (Physical Education). Directed study and Field Officer Training: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours as an internship in Fire Science, Fire Protection Technology, or Criminal Justice/Police Science (12/95). Version 2: 20 semester hours classified under Classroom portion and Field Officer Training. Classroom portion: 17 semester hours distributed as follows: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 5 semester hours in Fire Science; 11 semester hours in Criminal Justice/Police Science, distributed as follows: 5 semester hours in Introduction to Law, 3 semester hours in Law Enforcement, and 3 semester hours in Investigative Techniques; and 1 semester hour in Defensive Tactics (Physical Education). Field Officer Training: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours as an internship in Fire Science, Fire Protection Technology, or Criminal Justice/Police Science (6/01 revalidation). Version 3: 28 semester hours distributed as follows: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate or upper division baccalaureate degree category, 6 semester hours in Fire/Arson Investigation, 6 semester hours in Criminal Law, 4 semester hours in Investigative Techniques, 3 semester hours of Internship in Fire Science or Criminal Justice; in the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Fire Science, 3 semester hours in Law Enforcement, 1 semester hour in Defensive Tactics (P/E), 1 semester hour in Technical Writing, 1 semester hour in Accounting Topics, and 1 semester hour in Statement Analysis (12/01 - review conducted by the American Council on Education). Version 4: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 20 semester hours, distributed as follows: 3 in Fire/Arson Investigation, 3 in General Law Enforcement, 2 in Firearms/Defensive Tactics, 2 in Physical Education, 3 in Constitutional and Criminal Procedure Law, 3 in Fire Science, 1 in Accounting, and 3 as an Internship in Fire Science or Criminal Justice (11/07 revalidation). NOTE: A portion of this course overlaps with the Supervising Fire Marshal Training. If both are completed, the maximum credit recommendation is 22 semester hours at the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree level or the upper division baccalaureate degree level.

Fire Protection Inspector (FPR 100)
(FormerlyFire Protection Inspector)
Location: 9 Metro-tech Center, Brooklyn, NY.
Length: Version 1: 235 hours (7 weeks); includes 28 hours of supervised field experience. Version 2: 238 hours (7 weeks); includes 35 hours of supervised field experience.
Dates: Version 1: September 1997 - August 2007.* Version 2: September 2007 - Present.
Objectives: Version 1 or 2: Perform fire and safety inspections throughout New York City’s five boroughs in accordance with New York City rules and regulations.
Instruction: Version 1 or 2: New York City Fire Law, relevant NYC Building Codes, NYC Fire Department directives, relevant NYC Administrative Codes, relevant New York State Criminal Procedure Laws; classes of fires; building construction violations; standards, rules and regulations, and inspection procedures associated with fuel oil systems, motor vehicle repair shops, air compressors, paint spraying and storage, air conditioning and refrigeration systems, buried tank and above ground storage systems, liquid pressurized gas storage, construction sites, torch use, storage of ammunition, black powder, explosives, and matches, cooking oil and grease, range hood fire extinguishing and cooking exhaust systems, bulk carbonic systems, sprinkler and standpipe fire suppression systems.
Credit recommendation: Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 4 semester hours in Fire Prevention and Inspection (9/02). *NOTE: Credit is recommended for individuals who completed this course between November 1991 and August 1997 if the individual has successfully completed a final course examination administered at any point after September 1997. The individual’s transcript should indicate that eligibility to apply for college credit is based on this arrangement, should document the original dates of training, and should document the date that testing occurred after September 1997. NOTE: The instruction in this course is based on New York City rules and regulations. Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 4 semester hours in Fire Prevention and Inspection or General Fire Science (11/07 revalidation).

Fire Service Instructor Level I
Location: Fort Totten, Bayside, New York.
Length: 35 hours (2 weeks).
Dates: December 2006 - Present.
Objectives: Discuss performance objectives, records managment, evaluation instruments, training aids, and classroom management and use these effectively in preparing and delivering instruction; prepare in writing a detailed lesson plan; give an oral presentations before a group, utilizing the prepared lesson plan and the techniques emphasized in the course.
Instruction: Course participants prepare a detailed written lesson plan according to the methods presented in the lecture. They also prepare several oral presentations, ranging from ten-minute and twenty-minute presentations on general topics, using the written lesson plan they prepared as the guide to the presentation. The presentations are graded on content, class presence, and the use of appropriate techniques and training aids. Topics covered include: communication with adult learners; principles of instruction; presenting oral instruction; writing performance objectives; preparing lesson plans; adult learning theories; evaluative instruments; designing effective training aids; classroom management and the use of various instructional strategies.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 2 semester hours as Educational Methods (11/07). NOTE: This course and First Line Supervisor's Training overlap in content. Care should be taken to avoid awarding duplicate credit.

Fire Suppression and Control (FSC 100)
( Formerly Fire Suppression and Control or 1. Fire Suppression and Control I and 2. Fire Suppression and Control II)
Location: New York City Fire Academy, Randalls Island, New York.
Length: Version 1: Course 1. 62 hours (6 weeks); and Course 2. 58 hours (6 weeks). Version 2: 160 hours (8 weeks). Version 3: 398 hours (10 weeks).* Version 4: 760 hours (23 weeks). Version 5: 930 hours (23 weeks).
Dates: Version 1: February 1972 - December 1989. Version 2: January 1990 - July 1996. Version 3: August 1996 - February 2007. Version 4: March 2007 - July 2007. Version 5: August 2007 - Present.
Objectives: Version 1: To provide the student with an introduction to fire protection technology. Version 2: Define the combustion process; list various classes of fire; identify hazardous materials associated with fire; determine the proper method to extinguish each class of fire; describe basic features of contemporary building construction and the behavior of fire in these buildings; explain the need for ventilation and how to accomplish it; extinguish fires (created by a propane gas simulator) using proper fire suppression techniques; use self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing properly; perform search and rescue procedures under simulated conditions. Version 3, 4, or 5: Define the combustion process; list various classes of fire; identify hazardous materials associated with fire; determine the proper method to extinguish each class of fire; describe basic features of contemporary building construction and the behavior of fire in these buildings; explain the need for ventilation and how to accomplish it; extinguish fires (created by a propane gas simulator) using proper fire suppression techniques; use self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing properly; perform search and rescue procedures under simulated conditions; explain the importance of fire safety education; describe hazardous materials control operations; describe responsibilities of peace officers.
Instruction: Version 1: Concepts governing firefighting and emergency operations; principles of safety and communications; application of equipment and tactics; firematic principles of rescue, ventilation, overhauling, and building construction. Version 2: Chemistry of fire; engine company tools and pumpers; rolling and folding hose; foam as an extinguishing agent; non-fire emergencies; forcible entry techniques; search techniques; self-contained breathing apparatus; building ventilation techniques; cellar fires; ladders; building construction and behavior of fire. Version 3, 4, or 5: Chemistry of fire; engine company tools and pumpers; rolling and folding hose; foam as an extinguishing agent; non-fire emergencies; forcible entry techniques; search techniques; self-contained breathing apparatus; building ventilation techniques; cellar fires; ladders; building construction and behavior of fire; fire safety education; hazardous materials; peace officer training.
Credit recommendation: Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Fire Protection Technology (2/82). NOTE: Courses 1 and 2 must both be completed to receive credit. Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Fire Science or Fire Protection Technology (1/95). NOTE: If an individual has also completed the First Line Supervisory Training Program, it is recommended that a total of 12 semester hours of credit be awarded for both courses. Version 3: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 6 semester hours in Fire Science or Fire Protection Technology (1/00 revalidation). NOTE: It is recommended that not more than a total of 12 semester hours be awarded for both Fire Suppression and Control and First Line Supervisors Training Program. *NOTE: All probationary fire fighters also receive instruction as Certified First Responders-D, which is recommended for credit separately under the Emergency Medical Service Division. Version 4 or 5: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 15 semester hours, distributed as follows: 9 semester hours in Fire Science, 2 semester hours in Certified First Responder D, 1 semester hour as Peace Officer, and 3 semester hours in Health Education or Physical Education (11/07 revalidation).

First Line Supervisors Training Program (MNG 201)
(FormerlyFirst Line Supervisors Training Program; and Formerly 1. Fire Company Administration I; 2. Fire Ground Management I; and 3. Fire Officer Development I)
Location: New York City Fire Academy, Randalls Island, New York.
Length: Version 1: Course 1. 41 hours (4 weeks); Course 2. 41 hours (4 weeks); and Course 3. 36 hours (4 weeks). Version 2, 3, or 4: 137 hours (4 weeks). Version 5: 200 hours (5 weeks).
Dates: Version 1: February 1977 - March 1985. Version 2: April 1985 - December 1989. Version 3: January 1990 - January 2000. Version 4: February 2000 - July 2004. Version 5: August 2004 - Present.
Objectives: Version 1: To provide the student with a working knowledge of company-level administrative practices and procedures, company-level procedures for effective fire control, and basic supervisory techniques. Version 2, 3, 4, or 5: Within the context of the fire service, describe the role of the first line supervisor in relation to higher level managers, subordinates, and the public; use problem assessment and incident command techniques to select appropriate firefighting tactics and strategies; describe techniques for managing various kinds of hazardous material incidents; apply lesson planning and presentation techniques to the dissemination of job-related information to subordinates.
Instruction: Version 1: Fire company administration, record-keeping, and reporting procedures; evaluation and decision making in fire situations; engine and ladder company operations; supervision, leadership, and personnel management. Version 2 or 3: Fire company administration; principles of supervision; problem assessment and the supervisor’s role in firefighting tactics and strategies; building construction and collapse; educational methodology; arson awareness; hazardous materials; safety; gender integration; high-rise building fires; the supervisor’s role in counseling subordinates with problem behavior and dealing with critical incident stress. Version 4 or 5: Fire company administration; principles of supervision; problem assessment and the supervisor’s role in firefighting tactics and strategies; building construction and collapse; educational methodology; arson awareness; hazardous materials; safety; gender integration; high-rise building fires; foam; auto extrication; the supervisor’s role in counseling subordinates with problem behavior and dealing with critical incident stress.
Credit recommendation: Version 1 or 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category or in the upper division baccalaureate category, 3 semester hours in Fire Administration or Fire Protection Technology (2/82). NOTE: Courses 1, 2, and 3 must all be completed to receive credit. Version 3: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Supervision/Administration; in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 2 semester hours in Educational Methodology; in the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Fire Tactics and Strategies; and in the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Hazardous Materials (1/95). Version 4: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Supervision/Administration; in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 2 semester hours in Educational Methodology; in the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Fire Tactics and Strategies (1/00 revalidation). NOTE: It is recommended that not more than a total of 12 semester hours be awarded for both Fire Suppression and Control and First Line Supervisors Training Program. Version 5: Six (6) semester hours distributed as follows: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Supervision/Administration and 2 semester hours in Strategies and Tactics and in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 2 semester hours in Educational Methodology (11/07 revalidation). NOTE: This course and Fire Service Instructor Level I overlap in content. Care should be taken to avoid awarding duplicate credit.

Hazardous Materials First Responder (FSC 101)
(FormerlyHazardous Materials First Responder Operations)
Location: New York City Fire Academy, Randalls Island, New York.
Length: Version 1: 16 hours (2 days). Version 2: 24 hours (3 days). Version 3: 63 hours (9 days).
Dates: Version 1: August 1992 - December 1999. Version 2: January 2000 - August 2007. Version 3: September 2007 - Present.
Objectives: Version 1, 2, or 3: Define basic hazardous materials terms; identify hazardous materials and determine basic hazard and response information; explain the first responder’s role at the scene of a hazardous materials incident; initiate scene management; describe hazardous materials control operations; describe decontamination procedures.
Instruction: Version 1, 2, or 3: Scope of hazardous materials; basic chemistry terms; material safety data sheet; classes of hazardous materials; recognizing and identifying hazardous materials; emergency response guidebook; safety; toxicology; decontamination; personnel protective equipment; hazardous material controls; incident command system; emergency response plan.
Credit recommendation: Version 1 or 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Hazardous Materials (5/95) (5/00 revalidation). Version 3: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Hazardous Materials (11/07 revalidation).

Hazardous Materials Technician Level II (SOC 211)
Location: New York City Fire Academy, Randalls Island, New York.
Length: 150 hours (4 weeks).
Dates: April 1997 - Present.
Objectives: Identify hazardous materials, interpret chemical and physical properties, and toxicological, select monitoring devices and appropriate personal protective equipment, identify appropriate tactics and perform mitigation.
Instruction: Tiered response; response to terrorism; regulations, standards, placards/labels; chemical/physical properties toxicology indices and routes of entry; reference sources; air monitoring; hands-on metering stations; recognition and identification review; introduction to radiation and radiological survey and detection devices; radiological detector operations; hazard monitoring; compatibility chart and selection of PPE; Trelleborg; SKED; Decon familiarization; NST; antidote and patient care; pH neutralization; pH review, spyllfyter, wastewater strip,water-finding paste and paper; M8 and M9 paper Hazmat Smart Strip; GR power demo; GR power; road flare; containment and confinement techniques; biosolve/pyrocool; bloodwork; and decontamination-trailer.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 4 semester hours in Fire Science Management, Fire Technology, Occupational Safety and Health, Allied Health, or Environmental Safety (5/04 - review conducted by the American Council on Education) (11/07).

High Rise Inspector
Location: 9 Metro-tech Center, Brooklyn, NY.
Length: 210 hours (6 weeks).
Dates: September 1997 - September 2007.*
Objectives: Perform fire and safety inspections of high rise structures in accordance with New York City rules and regulations.
Instruction: Local laws relating to high rise office and hotel/motel fire safety; NYC Building Codes (1938 and 1968 editions); Fire Department codes, directives, bulletins, and rules; fire alarm systems/fire command systems, and related codes; building construction and fire behavior in high rise offices and hotel/motels; certificate of fitness requirements; records required to be kept by the Fire Safety Director; fire safety plans for high rise offices and hotel/motels; violations/referrals/summonses; on-site testing of offices, hospitals, hotel/motels; annual inspections of office buildings and hotel/motels.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 4 semester hours in Fire Prevention and Inspection (9/02). *NOTE: Credit is recommended for individuals who completed this course between January 1995 and September 1997 if the individual has successfully completed a final course examination administered at any point after September 1997. The individual’s transcript should indicate that eligibility to apply for college credit is based on this arrangement, should document the original dates of training, and should document the date that testing occurred after September 1997. NOTE: The instruction in this course is based on New York City rules and regulations.

Ladder Company Chauffeur (VEH 201)
(Formerly Ladder Company Chauffeur)
Location: New York City Fire Academy, Randalls Island, New York.
Length: Version 1: 80 hours (2 weeks). Version 2 or 3: 72 hours (2 weeks).
Dates: Version 1: January 1990 - May 1999. Version 2: June 1999 - January 2005. Version 3: February 2005 - Present.
Objectives: Version 1, 2, or 3: Operate and maneuver ladder truck apparatus safely and effectively under normal and emergency conditions; evaluate fire and emergency situations to determine the proper placement of the apparatus and the correct deployment of the aerial ladder and tower ladder to ensure the safety and success of any rescue or fireground operation.
Instruction: Version 1, 2, or 3: Maintenance; safety; tower ladders; rearmounts and tillers; ladder placement; driving laboratory (including obstacle course, serpentine course, parking and backing up, over the road training); ladder/tower placement and positioning laboratories.
Credit recommendation: Version 1 or 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operation Course) (1/95) (1/00 revalidation) Version 3: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operation Course) and in the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Fire Service Hydraulics (11/07 revalidation). NOTE: This course and Engine Company Chauffeur overlap in content. If both courses are completed, the total recommended credit is 3 semester hours.

Municipal Rescue Diver (SOC 300)
Location: New York City Fire Academy, Randalls Island.
Length: 100 hours (10 days).
Dates: Version 1: May 2002 - August 2007. Version 2: September 2007 - Present.
Objectives: Version 1 or 2: Safely mitigate in or under water emergencies, planning and exercising underwater search and rescue, in- water fire fighting, buddy rescue and self-rescue.
Instruction: Version 1 or 2: Skin/scuba equipment and techniques safety procedures; dry and wet suits; AGA and scuba regulations; line tender responsibilities; tethered and un-tethered; line searches; environmental dangers; dive planning and safety; underwater compass; physics/physiology; buddy breathing-safe; limited visibility diving; penetration dives; confined space dive; surf entries; ice diving; buoyancy checks/skills; search and recovery; blackout mask; head first surface dives; feet first surface dives; anchor retrieval; open water dive; underwater navigator; night dive; searches-fan and pier walk; and in water fire fighting.
Credit recommendation: Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Physical Education, Recreation, or Fire Science (5/04 - review conducted by the American Council on Education). Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Physical Education or 2 semester hours in Physical Education and 1 semester hour in Fire Science (11/07). NOTE: Portions of this course overlaps in content with Stress and Rescue. Care should be taken to avoid awarding duplicate credit.

Open Water Instructor (SOC 303)
Location: New York City Fire Academy, Randalls Island.
Length: Version 1: 80 hours (10 days). Version 2: 100 hours (13 days).
Dates: Version 1: May 2002 - August 2007. Version 2: September 2007 - Present.
Objectives: Version 1 or 2: Demonstrate competency in instruction methodology, group presentation, teaching scuba skills, and supervision of students.
Instruction: Version 1 or 2: Scuba School International (SSI) Education Philosophy; SSI Education System, SSI Customer Loyalty Cycle, scuba diving industry; teaching at a professional scuba school; lesson planning and delivery; teaching the SSI Dive Tables; techniques for teaching in a pool environment; open water problem solving; opportunities for the professional diving instructor; non-instructional duties; standards and procedures; and marketing and promotion for the professional instructor.
Credit recommendation: Version 1: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Physical Education or Recreation (5/04 - review conducted by the American Council on Education). Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Physical Education or in the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Educational Methods (11/07). NOTE: Portions of this course overlap in content with Dive Control Specialist, Municipal Rescue Diver, and Stress and Rescue. Care should be taken to avoid awarding duplicate credit.

Peace Officers Without Firearms (FPR 101)
[Formerly New York State Basic Peace Officer Training (Non-Firearms)]
Location: New York City Fire Academy, Randalls Island, New York; and 16 Hooper St., Brooklyn, NY.
Length: 36 hours (over 6 weeks or 1 week).
Dates: September 1990 - Present.
Objectives: Define the law enforcement authority and limitations of police officers, peace officers, and civilians in New York State; explain the role of the peace officer within the criminal justice system; describe the responsibilities and the standards for ethical conduct of peace officers.
Instruction: Ethics and the law enforcement profession; constitutional law; penal law; criminal procedure law; rules of evidence; court testimony; investigations by peace officers; techniques and mechanics of arrest; field note recording and report writing; conflict resolution.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Criminal Justice, Police Science, or Security Administration (12/95) (6/01 revalidation) (11/07 revalidation).

Safety Officer Course (FSC 400)
(Formerly Safety Coordinator)
Location: New York City Fire Academy, Randalls Island, New York and 9 Metro Tech Center, Brooklyn, NY.
Length: 16 hours (2 days).
Dates: December 1999 - Present.
Objectives: Identify existing and potential hazards found at an emergency scene and communicate these hazards to the Incident Commander; assist the Incident Commander in minimizing the threat of death or injury to emergency scene personnel by applying risk management guidelines to determine appropriate risk taking actions.
Instruction: Functions of the safety coordinator; risk management; duties and procedures related to the Safety Chief while responding into the incident; on scene procedures; communications techniques; unusual incidents, including trench collapse, high angle rescue, hurricane/severe storm operations; building construction principles; determining the structural stability of a burning or distressed building to assess the risk of building collapse; statistical overview of national firefighter deaths and injuries.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Fire Service Supervision, Occupational Safety, or Occupational Administration (1/00) (11/07 revalidation).

Supervising Fire Marshal Training (INV 300)
Location: New York City Fire Academy, Randalls Island.
Length: Version 1: 224 hours (6 weeks 2 days). Version 2: 291 hours (7 weeks and 2 days).
Dates: Version 1: January 2000 – August 2007. Version 2: September 2007 - Present.
Objectives: Version 1 or 2: Supervise the operation of a squad at a borough command, assign duties, counsel and evaluate the work of fire marshals, conduct on-the- job training, review fire investigation reports and respond to major alarm fires.
Instruction: Version 1 or 2: Activity and Operations Report (136 Log), B.F.I. Forms, injuries/line of duty injuries, exposures/vehicular cccidents, social club task force, fire work task force (FEU), firearms policy, firearms discharge, propane fires and combustible roofs, confidential informants, ethics, post shooting trauma counseling, juvenile fire intervention program, joint terrorist task force, joint arson task force, and arrest by fire marshal. leadership competencies-leadership abilities, leadership models, visioning, fostering conflict resolution, assessing situations quickly & accurately, communication and time management and organizational behavior.
Credit recommendation: Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category 3 semester hours in Fire Officer, 1 semester hour in Fire Administration or EMS Management, or Business Management, and 2 semester hours in Fire Instructor, or EMS Instructor, or Speech Communications (12/03 - review conducted by the American Council on Education). Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category 2 semester hours in Fire Supervision or Administration and in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 2 semester hours as Fire Science Instructor (11/07). NOTE: A portion of this course overlaps with Fire Investigation. If both are completed, the maximum credit recommendation is 22 semester hours at the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree level or the upper division baccalaureate degree level.

Support Truck Training (SOC 305)
Location: New York City Fire Academy, Randalls Island, New York and 9 Metro Tech Center, Brooklyn, NY.
Length: Version 1 or 2: 40 hours (4 days).
Dates: Version 1: January 2002 - August 2007. Version 2: September 2007 - Present.
Objectives: Version 1 or 2: Perform basic rescue operations at the scene of confined space, trench and collapse emergencies; recognize hazards involved at small-scale emergences and the skills to operate basic tools and equipment safely at the emergency scene.
Instruction: Version 1 or 2: Confined space, trench and collapse rescue; knots; patient packaging devices; torch usage; rigging and scene stabilization.
Credit recommendation: Version 1: In the vocational certificate or lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Fire Science, Emergency Medical Services or Emergency Management (12/04 - review conducted by the American Council on Education). Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Fire Science, Emergency Medical Services or Emergency Management (11/07).

Tour Supervisor Training (COM 300)
Location: New York City Fire Academy, Randalls Island.
Length: 120 hours (3 weeks).
Dates: Version 1: January 2000 - August 2007. Version 2: (Credit recommendation pending.)
Objectives: Version 1 or 2: Conduct in-service training, perform general supervision and lead first line employees toward the effective and efficient processing of fire suppression and other emergency and non-emergency alarms or incidents in a public safety communications center.
Instruction: Version 1 or 2: Techniques of training, general supervision, leadership and management concepts.
Credit recommendation: Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Fire Science management, Management, Emergency Management, or Emergency Medical Services (12/03 - review conducted by the American Council on Education). Version 2: (Credit recommendation pending.)

Tractor Trailer Driving (VEH 202)
Location: New York City Fire Academy, Randalls Island, New York and 9 Metro Tech Center, Brooklyn, NY.
Length: 40 hours (4 days).
Dates: January 1993 - Present.
Objectives: Operate and maneuver tractor-trailer apparatus in a safe and efficient manner: conducting a pre-trip inspection; hooking up a trailer to a tractor, backing- up, parallel parking, driving through a serpentine course and performing over the road driving; and demonstrating knowledge of driving laws and commercial driver's license program.
Instruction: Commercial driver's license program, safe driving, air brakes, cargo placement and hazardous materials, combination vehicles, trailer hook up, and pre-trip inspection procedures.
Credit recommendation: In the associate degree/ certificate category, 1 semester hour in Fire Science or Emergency Vehicle Operations (5/04 - review conducted by the American Council on Education) (11/07).

Updated 6/20/08

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