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Descriptions and credit recommendations

Advanced High Angle Rescue (SOC 313)
Location: New York City Fire Academy, Randalls Island.
Length: 40 hours (4 days).
Dates: December 2009 - Present.
Objectives: Construct and operate advanced rope rescue systems; reach and remove patients in locations that are difficult to access.
Instruction: Size up and incident action plans in the high angle environment; constructing and operating advanced rope rescue systems; multiple anchor point systems; high lines; moveable directionals; skate blocks; lead climbing techniques and mechanical advantages.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Fire Service Administration, Occupational Safety, Emergency Medical Services, or Engineering Technology (7/10).

Advanced Shoring (SOC 306)
Location: New York City Fire Academy, Randalls Island.
Length: 40 hours (4 days).
Dates: February 2011 - Present.
Objectives: Using mathematical concepts, geometry, and physics, select appropriate techniques to correctly stabilize collapsed structures to enable safe search and rescue operations.
Instruction: Advanced shoring with Laced post shores; sloped floor shoring; friction shoring; types of Raker shores; tie backs and box cribbing; rigging equipment and operation; assessing and stabilizing heavy objects and collapsed structures to facilitiate life safety operations.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Building Construction and Maintenance, Safety, Fire Science, or Engineering Technology (7/10).

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, Emergency Management, or Occupational Health and Safety (11/07) (10/08 revalidation).

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.

Basic Traffic Collision Investigation (INV 100)
Location: Fort Totten, Bayside, New York.
Length: 80 Hours (10 Days).
Dates: Version 1: January 2003 - January 2008.  Version 2: February 2008 – Present.
Objective: Version 1 or 2: Investigate and evaluate traffic collisions; accurately photograph and diagram traffic collisions; use data collected at the scene to perform detailed analysis to determine factors causing the collision.
Instruction: Version 1 or 2: Physical evidence; mathematical principles needed for time, distance and motion; speed estimates from skid marks, scuffmarks, and airborne situations; crash scene photography; diagramming the crash scene using traffic templates; conducting interviews.
Credit Recommendation: Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Fire Science, Criminal Justice, or Occupational Safety (5/04 - review conducted by the American Council on Education). Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Fire Science, Criminal Justice, Police Science, or Safety Engineering (10/08).

Battalion Chiefs Command Course (MNG 400)
(Formerly Battalion Chief Training RR and Battalion Chief Training Program (5 week))
Location: Version 1, 2, and 3: New York City Fire Academy, Randalls Island, New York.
Length: Version 1: 192 hours (5 weeks).  Version 2: 280 hours (7 weeks).  Version 3: 210 Hours (6 weeks).
Dates: Version 1: January 2001 – December 2002.  Version 2: January 2003 - January 2008.  Version 3: February 2008 - Present.
Objectives: Version 1: Student will be able to oversee and coordinate the operations in emergency fire, multiple casualty, and emergency medical incidents; and perform the tasks of a middle level manager in the administration of multiple fire companies. Student will demonstrate strategy and tactics of emergency response operations and supervision and leadership skills based upon operational policy and procedures of the New York City Fire Department.  Version 2:  Student will deploy, coordinate, command and control fire personnel during fire fighting operations; assess fire conditions and evaluate structural integrity of buildings throughout fire operations; develop proper firefighting strategies consistent with established safety parameters; implement the Incident Command System of control and coordination for operations; determine if the fire was accidental or suspicious; record all pertinent information regarding operations for necessary reports; be aware of hazardous materials and the resources available for mitigation; know building construction as it relates to fire travel and extension in various structures; display proper communications skills between units at the scene and dispatchers; know foam operations; determine effectiveness of on-scene resources and implementation of additional resources to manage the situation; oversee and coordinate the operations in emergency fire, multiple casualty and emergency medical incidents; and perform the tasks of a middle manager in administration of multiple fire companies. Methods of instruction include lecture, projects, power point presentations, ride along/mentoring and a final examination. To provide rising battalion chiefs with an orientation to a middle manager position in the administration of Battalion Command. To provide the knowledge to be a commander of fire and emergency incidents incorporating the Incident Command System, and to develop proper firefighting strategies. Version 3: Deploy, coordinate, command and control fire personnel during fire fighting operations; assess fire conditions and evaluate structural integrity of buildings throughout fire operations; develop proper firefighting strategies consistent with established safety parameters; implement the Incident Command System of control and coordination for operations; determine if the fire was accidental or suspicious; record all pertinent information regarding operations for necessary reports; be aware of hazardous materials and the resources available for mitigation; know building construction as it relates to fire travel and extension in various structures; display proper communications skills between units at the scene and dispatchers; know foam operations; determine effectiveness of on-scene resources and implementation of additional resources to manage the situation; oversee and coordinate the operations in emergency fire, multiple casualty and emergency medical incidents; perform the tasks of a middle manager in administration of multiple fire companies.
Instruction: Version 1: Major topics covered in the course are the Incident Command System, safety, strategy and tactics, hazardous materials, foam operations, supervision, leadership, and high rise operations. Methods of instruction include lecture, audio/visual material, computer-assisted instruction, case studies, field trips, quizzes, and observations.; Version 2 : Major topics covered in the course are management, leadership, safety coordination, hazardous materials, foam coordination, high rise and building, Incident Command System: fire investigation; communications, fire fighting strategies and tactics, and coordination of multiple incidents. Version 3: Management, leadership, safety coordination, hazardous materials, foam coordination, high-rise buildings, Incident Command System: fire investigation; communications, fire fighting strategies and tactics, and coordination of multiple incidents.
Credit Recommendation: Version 1: 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). Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category 4 semester hours in Strategic Management of Fire and Rescue Operations, and 2 semester hours in Hazardous Materials (5/06 - review conducted by the American Council on Education). Version 3: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 6 semester hours, distributed as follows: 6 semester hours in Fire Science Administration or 5 semester hours in Fire Science Administration and 1 semester hour in Hazardous Materials or 4 semester hours in Fire Science, 1 semester hour in Hazardous Materials and 1 semester hour in Management or Leadership (10/08). NOTE: This course and Battalion Chief Training Course are essentially the same course evaluated by two different agencies. Both exhibits have been retained to minimize confusion.

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. NOTE: This course and Battalion Chiefs Command Course (MNG 400) are essentially the same course evaluated by two different agencies. Both exhibits have been retained to minimize confusion.

Battalion Firefighter (FGO 250)
Location: New York City Fire Academy, Randalls Island, New York
Length: 35 Hours (5 Days).
Dates: Version 1: December 2003 - Present. Version 2: January 2009 - Present.
Objective: Version 1 or 2: Perform the functions of a Battalion Firefighter; balance daily staffing issues including hiring of needed overtime firefighters; processing and distributing department reports; compose fire reports; safely respond to and from incidents; organize required information; communicate effectively on the department radios; give accurate and complete preliminary and progress reports; provide critical information to the incident commander; operate department communication devices; properly size up fires and other emergency incidents; properly identify the various building types; function as an integral part of the incident command team; and gather and record information required for fire reports.
Instruction: Version 1 or 2: Major topics include administrative duties; staffing related duties; incident command; staffing in-basket exercise; national transit safety course; safety discussion; radio protocol; communication devices; NYFIRS computer training lecture; NYFIRS practical training; fire ground operations; preliminary and progress reports; and building construction.
Credit Recommendation: Version 1 or 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate division category, 1 semester hour in Fire Protection Technology or Fire Science.  (5/04 - review conducted by the American Council on Education) (10/08).

Building Inspection Safety Program (MNG 221)
Location: New York City Fire Academy, Randalls Island.
Length: 40 hours (4 days).
Dates: December 2010 - Present.
Objectives: Discuss the building laws and codes and how they correspond to each other in determining inspection procedures; use inspection forms, occupancy guides, and references in conducting a proper inspection; use on-line resources and computer applications in conducting an inspection; discuss enforcement procedures related to building inspections.
Instruction: (To be posted shortly.)
Credit recommendation: (To be posted shortly.)

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 - December 2008. Version 2: January 2009 – Present.
Objectives: Version 1: Knowledge and skills to perform the rescue of a trapped victim(s) of a structural collapse. Version 2: Make assessments of the different types of collapses; discuss how to stabilize and shore up weakened structures; perform technical rescue-tunneling and breaching for rescue of trapped victims.
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: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Fire Service, Emergency Management, Occupational Health and Safety, or Emergency Medical Services (10/08).
 
Communications Unit Leader (IMT 358)
Location: New York City Fire Academy, Randalls Island.
Length: 24 Hours (3 Days).
Dates: Version 1: January 2001 – August 2007.  Version 2: September 2007 – Present.
Objectives: Version 1: Design, order, install, and maintain a communications system during an incident and acquire the knowledge and skills of a Communications Unit Leader for a large-scale incident. Version 2: Arrive at the incident properly equipped, gathering information to assess the situation, and begin initial planning activities of a communications unit leader; plan, staff, manage, and demobilize the communications unit in a safe and effective manner to meet the needs of the incident; coordinate with communications personnel to assist in accomplishing the overall objectives of the communications unit; design, order, install, and maintain operations, logistics, and air operations communications systems to support the incident; maintain accountability of assigned communications equipment.
Instruction: Version 1 or 2: Major topics covered in the course are assembling a communications unit leader kit, establishing the communications unit, designing and ordering the communications system, installing and maintaining the communications system, communications equipment and technology, assignment and accountability, locating and managing the operations of the incident communications center, internal and external coordination, and demobilization.
Credit Recommendation: Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Fire science, Emergency Management, Homeland Security, EMS Management, Criminal Justice Administration, or Public Administration (5/04 - review conducted by the American Council on Education).  Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Fire Science, Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Emergency Medical Services Management, Criminal Justice Administration, Engineering Technology, Communications, or Public Administration (10/08).

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: Version 1: January 1995 – November 2007 . Version 2: December 2007 – Present.
Objectives: Version 1 or 2: Perform the rescue of a trapped victim(s) of a structural collapse; mitigate confined space emergencies through the use of knots, riggings, and safe victim hauling techniques.
Instruction: Version 1 or 2: Major topics covered in the course include personal protective equipment; incident command system; confined space rescue hazards; confined space awareness; atmospheric monitoring; rope and other software; confined space knots; lowering systems operations; belay (safety) systems operations; patient packaging; anchoring systems; retrieval systems operations; and mechanical advantage theory applications. Methods of instruction include lectures, audio/visual material, hands-on activities, practical skills evolution, observations, tests, and a final exam.
Credit recommendation: Version 1: 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).  Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Fire Science, Emergency Medical Service Technology, Emergency Management, or Occupational Health and Safety (11/07) (10/08 revalidation).

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 or Recreation (11/07) (10/08 revalidation).

Diver Stress and Rescue (SOC 301)
Location: New York City Fire Academy, Randalls Island.
Length: 12 hours (1.5 days).
Dates: May 2002 - August 2007.
Objectives: 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: 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: 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).

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.

FDNY Officers Management Institute (FOMI) (MNG 600)
Location: General Electric Crotonville, John F. Welch Leadership Center c/o FOMI
Length: 168 hours (6 weeks).
Dates: Version 1: November 2003 - October 2008.   Version 2: November 2008 - Present.
Objectives: Version 1 or 2: Couple advanced management techniques with pre-existing operational expertise to meet the challenges of administering a complex organization; use a solid foundation in proven management principles, leadership and change management, professional communications, conflict management and negotiation, diversity, government and civil service, and resource management and allocation to achieve the goals of the organization.
Instruction: Version 1 or 2: Major topics covered in the course include strategic planning; measuring organizational performance; public budgeting/ financial management in NYC Agencies / Grants Process; conducting projects: data analysis, writing, and presentations; conflict and negotiation; communication strategy; leading and managing change; individual and team leadership; work processes; management in a civil service context; structure of NYC government and handling NYC government institutions; building partnerships with community institutions; FDNY in the news; promoting ethical behavior in the public sector; terrorism and homeland security; and career and life planning.
Credit Recommendation: Version 1: In the upper division baccalaureate/associate degree category or the graduate degree category, 3 semesters in Fire Science Administration or Public Administration, 3 semester hours in Fire Science Management or Business Management, and 3 semester hours in Emergency Management or Risk Management (12/04 - review conducted by the American Council on Education). Version 2: In the graduate degree category, 6 semester hours in Management, Communications, Public Administration, Leadership, Business Administration, or Fire Service Administration (10/08).

Finance Administration Section Chief (IMT 460)
Location: New York City Fire Academy, Randalls Island, New York.
Length: Version 1: 23.5 Hours.  Version 2: 21.5 Hours (3 Days).
Dates: Version 1: February 2002 - August 2007.  Version 2: September 2007 - Present.
Objectives: Develop knowledge and skills to perform the duties and responsibilities of a finance/administration section chief at any incident; maintain the function and organization of the finance/administration section; develop, review, update, and share related incident financial documents and cost-sharing agreements.
Instruction: Major topics covered in the course are information gathering and sharing, unit management, interaction and coordination, demobilization and closeout.
Credit Recommendation: Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hours in Fire Science, Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Emergency Medical Services Management, Criminal Justice Administration, or Public Administration.  (05/06 - review conducted by the American Council on Education). Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Fire Science, Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Service, Homeland Security, Emergency Medical Services Management, Criminal Justice Administration, or Public Administration. (10/08).

Fire Investigator Course (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; ad judicatory 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, 30 semester hours, distributed as follows: 6 in Fire/Arson Investigation, 3 in General Law Enforcement, 3 in Firearms/Defensive Tactics, 3 in Physical Education, 2 in Constitutional and Criminal Procedure Law, 3 in Fire Science, 1 in Accounting, 3 in Penal Law, and 6 as an Internship in Fire Science or Criminal Justice (11/07 revalidation) (10/08).

Fire Protection Inspector (FPR 100)
(Formerly Fire 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 (INS 210)
Location: Fort Totten, Bayside, New York.
Length: 35 hours (2 weeks).
Dates: December 2006 - Present.
Objectives: Discuss performance objectives, records management, 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)
(Formerly First 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.

Ground Support Unit Leader (IMT 355)
Location: New York City Fire Academy, Randalls Island.
Length: 20 Hours (3 days).
Dates: Version 1: January 2002 – September 2008.  Version 2: October 2008 – Present.
Objective: Version 1 or 2: Respond competently to a large-scale incident; plan for transportation of personnel, supplies, food and equipment, and maintenance of vehicles; coordinate and develop an incident traffic plan and support out-of-service resources.
Instruction: Version 1 or 2: Major topics covered in the course are incident assignment, organization and staffing of the unit, ground support layout, lab, and routine, coordination, and remobilization.
Credit Recommendation: Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Fire Science, Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Emergency Medical Services Management, Criminal Justice Administration, or Public Administration (5/04 - review conducted by the American Council on Education). Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Fire Science Administration , Fire Service Administration, Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Emergency Medical Services Management, Criminal Justice Administration, or Public Administration (10/08).

Hazardous Materials Decontamination Technician (SOC 111)
Location: New York City Fire Academy, Randalls Island.
Length: 22.5 Hours (3 Days).
Dates: Version 1: January 2002 – August 2007.  Version 2: September 2007 – Present.
Objectives: Version 1 or 2: Identify the need for decontamination, perform decontamination procedures, administer nerve agent antidote, don/doff all levels of chemical protective clothing, and operate necessary equipment for decontamination.
Instruction: Version 1 or 2: Major topics covered in the course are level of protection; medical considerations; CPC emergency procedures; Mark 1 Antidote Kit; operation of sked; hazardous materials expectations; don/doff CPC level "A", level "B" encapsulated, and level "B" hooded protection; decontamination engine overview; operation of hot water heater; use of power air purifying respirator; operation of decontamination shower; Tokyo Sarin case study; non-ambulatory technician decontamination; and scenarios.
Credit Recommendation: Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Fire Science, Hazardous Materials, or Emergency Medical Services (5/04 - review conducted by the American Council on Education).  Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Hazardous Materials, Fire Science, Fire Science Management,  Fire Technology, Environmental Health, Public Health, Allied Health, Occupational Health and Safety, Emergency Medical Services, or Emergency Management (10/08). NOTE: Total maximum credit recommendation for students who have successfully completed Hazardous Materials Decontamination Technician (SOC 111), Hazardous Materials First Responder (FSC 101), Hazardous Materials Technician Level 1 (SOC 210), and/or Hazardous Materials Technician Level 2 (SOC 211) is 8 semester hours. 

Hazardous Materials First Responder (FSC 101)
(Formerly Hazardous 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 or 2: 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. Version 3: Same topics as Version 1 and 2; in addition, weapons of mass destruction and emergency response to terrorism.
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) (10/08 revalidation).  NOTE: The total maximum credit recommendation for students who have successfully completed Hazardous Materials Decontamination Technician (SOC 111), Hazardous Materials First Responder (FSC 101), Hazardous Materials Technician Level 1 (SOC 210), and/or Hazardous Materials Technician Level 2 (SOC 211) is 8 semester hours. 

Hazardous Materials Technician Level I (SOC 210)
Location: New York City Fire Academy, Randalls Island.
Length: 40 Hours (5 Days).
Dates: Version 1: April 2003 - March 2008.  Version 2: April 2008 - Present.
Objectives: Version 1 or 2: Respond to and mitigate hazardous materials emergencies; identify hazardous materials, interpret chemical and physical properties and toxicological data, select monitoring devices and appropriate personal protective equipment, and identify appropriate tactics and perform mitigation and decontamination.
Instruction: Version 1 or 2: Major topics include: FDNY tiered response; laws, regulations and standards; recognition and identification; placarding and labeling; chemical and physical properties; toxicology and routes of entry; reference sources; air monitoring; hands-on metering stations; radiation and radiological surveys; selection of chemical protective clothing and compatibility charts; decontamination; response to terrorism; nerve agent antidotes kits; pH and neutralization; containment and confine methods; mitigation techniques; chemical identification strips and papers; flammable metal fires.
Credit Recommendation: Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Hazardous Materials, Fire Science or Emergency Management (12/04 - review conducted by the American Council on Education). Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Hazardous Materials, Fire Science, Fire Science Management,  Fire Technology, Environmental Health, Public Health, Allied Health, Occupational Health, Emergency Medical Services or Emergency Management (10/08). NOTE:  This course is not a pre-requisite to Hazardous Materials Technician Level 2 (SOC 211).  NOTE: Total maximum credit recommendation for students who have successfully completed Hazardous Materials Decontamination Technician (SOC 111), Hazardous Materials First Responder (FSC 101), Hazardous Materials Technician Level 1 (SOC 210), and/or Hazardous Materials Technician Level 2 (SOC 211) is 8 semester hours. 

Hazardous Materials Technician Level II (SOC 211)
Location: New York City Fire Academy, Randalls Island, New York.
Length: Version 1: 150 hours (4 weeks). Version 2: 120 hours (3 weeks).
Dates: Version 1: April 1997 - Present. Version 2: December 2007 - Present.
Objectives: Version 1 or 2: 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: Version 1 or 2: 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: Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 4 semester hours in Fire Science Management, Fire Technology, Occupational Health and Safety, Allied Health, or Environmental Safety (5/04 - review conducted by the American Council on Education). Version 2: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 4 semester hours in Hazardous Materials, Fire Science, Fire Science Management,  Fire Technology, Environmental Health, Public Health, Allied Health, Occupational Health and Safety, Emergency Medical Services or Emergency Management (11/07) (10/08 revalidation). NOTE: This course is not sequential to Hazardous Materials Technician Level 1 (SOC 210). NOTE: The total maximum credit recommendation for students who have successfully completed Hazardous Materials Decontamination Technician (SOC 111), Hazardous Materials First Responder (FSC 101), Hazardous Materials Technician Level 1 (SOC 210), and/or Hazardous Materials Technician Level 2 (SOC 211) is 8 semester hours. 

High Angle Rescue (SOC 203)
Location: New York City Fire Academy, Randalls Island.
Length: 40 Hours (10 Days).
Dates: Version 1: January 1995 - May 2008.  Version 2: June 2008 - Present.
Objectives:  Version 1 or 2: To prepare the student to safely mitigate emergencies in high angle environment. Students will learn how to access victims in difficult-to-reach locations, package and remove these patients.  Upon successful completion of this course, the student will have both knowledge and skill necessary to safely mitigate any high angle emergencies to include scaffolds, elevated structures, shafts, and other high angle environment situations.
Instruction: Version 1 or 2: Major topics covered in this course includes rope rescue operations; personal equipment and safety; rope analysis; rescue knots; rescue software; anchoring systems; belay systems; rappel devices/procedures; lowering devices; rappel stations; relay station; pick offs and in-line transfers; patient packaging; patient lowering and raising; M/A systems; rescue evolution-stairwell lowering; rescue evolution-SKED evolution; and stokes basket evolution. Methods of instruction include lecture, audio/visual material, practical evolutions, observations, skills check off, and a practical exam.
Credit Recommendation: Version 1 or 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Fire Science, Emergency Management or Emergency Management Services (5/04 - review conducted by the American Council on Education) (10/08).

High Rise Inspection Training Program (FPR-201)
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.

Incident Commander (IMT 400)
Location: New York City Fire Academy, Randalls Island.
Length: 24 Hours (3 Days).
Dates: Version 1: February 2002 - October 2008. Version 2: November 2008 - Present.
Objectives: Version 1 or 2: Describe the role of the Incident Commander in managing complex extended all-risk incidents and in preparing and revising the delegation-of-authority analysis; recognize the appropriate interpersonal and administrative skills for incident management.
Instruction: Version 1 or 2: Major topics covered in the course are incident mobilization, incident management, cost management, agreements, personnel documentation, and demobilization.
Credit Recommendation: Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category or upper division baccalaureate degree category, 1 semester hour in Fire Science, Emergency Management, Homeland Security, EMS Management, Criminal Justice Administration, or Public Administration (5/04 - review conducted by the American Council on Education). Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category or upper division baccalaureate degree category, 1 semester hour in Fire Science, Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Emergency Medical Services Management, Criminal Justice Administration, Public Administration, Business Management, or Business Administration (10/08). 

Information Officer (IMT 403)
Location: New York City Fire Academy, Randalls Island.
Length: 26 Hours.
Dates: Version 1: January 2002 - October 2008.  Version 2: November 2008 - Present.
Objectives: Version 1 or 2: Analyze and document incident information, develop an effective public communication plan; facilitate a professional media and community relations environment.
Instruction: Version 1 or 2: Major topics covered in the course are information organization and assignment; developing a communication strategy; information operations; safety; media relations; community relations analysis; documentation, demobilization, and transition.
Credit Recommendation: Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/ associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Fire Science, Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Emergency Medical Services Management, Criminal Justice Administration, or Public Administration (5/04 - review conducted by the American Council on Education). Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/ associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Fire Science, Emergency Management, Homeland Security, EMS Management, Criminal Justice Administration, Communications or Public Administration (10/08). 

Interagency Incident Business Management (IMT 260)
Location: New York City Fire Academy, Randalls Island, New York.
Length: Version 1 and 2: 16 Hours.
Dates: Version 1: January 2002 - February 2009.  Version 2: March 2009 - Present.
Objectives: Version 1 or 2: Locate and apply appropriate regulations and established interagency procedures to complete, using national standards of accounting, the necessary forms required to support various incident management areas.
Instruction: Major topics covered in the course are conduct and ethics of incident support, recruitment and classification of casuals, pay provisions and timekeeping/recording, commissary, compensation for injury/illness, travel, acquisition, property management, interagency coordination, accident investigation and reporting, claims, containing incident costs and all risks.
Credit Recommendation: Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Fire Science, Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Emergency Medical Services Management, Criminal Justice Management, or Public Administration (05/06 - review conducted by the American Council on Education). Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Fire Science, Emergency Medical Service, Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Emergency Medical Services Management, Criminal Justice Management, or Public Administration (10/08).

Introduction to Incident Information (IMT 203)
Location: New York City Fire Academy, Randalls Island.
Length: 29 Hours (4 Days).
Dates: Version 1: January 2002 - October 2008.  Version 2: November 2008 - Present.
Objectives: Version 1 or 2: Communicate with the news media, communities, and internal audiences during an incident as the information officer of a Type 3 Incident Management Team; gather and distribute information that meets the needs of the news media, communities, internal audiences, cooperators, and key audiences during an incident.
Instruction: Version 1 or 2: Major topics covered in the course are roles and responsibilities of the information officer, organizing the information function, incident information centers, field information, gathering and assembling information, working with the news media, roles and needs of the media during an incident, media interview techniques, working with communities and internal audiences in disseminating information during an incident.
Credit Recommendation: Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Fire Science, Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Emergency Medical Services Management, Criminal Justice Administration, or Public Administration (5/06 - review conducted by the American Council on Education).  Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Business Management, Fire Science, Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Emergency Medical Services Management, Criminal Justice Administration, Communications, or Public Administration (10/08).

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.

Marine Maintenance and Rescue Diver Support (SOC 252)
Location: New York City Fire Academy, Randalls Island.
Length: 50 hours (10 days).
Dates: February 2008 – Present.
Objectives: Perform repetitive dives in contaminated water for routine maintenance, inspection, and repair on fireboats; provide technical support to augment or complete and emergency dive operations.
Instruction: Major topics covered in course include skin/scuba equipment, equipment maintenance, search patterns, communication systems, night and limited visibility, buddy aid, tows, water entries and exits, victim removal techniques, dry suit fitting/diving, confined space dive, boat maintenance dive, and set up and pre-dive plan.
Credit Recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Physical Education, Recreation or Fire Science (10/08). NOTE: Marine Maintenance and Rescue Diver Support (SOC 252) and Municipal Rescue Diver (SOC 300) overlap in content. The total maximum recommended credit for the successful completion of both courses is 4 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: Marine Maintenance and Rescue Diver Support (SOC 252) and Municipal Rescue Diver (SOC 300) overlap in content. The total maximum recommended credit for the successful completion of both courses is 4 semester hours.

New York State Basic Peace Officer Training Without Firearms (FPR 101)
[Formerly Peace Officers Without Firearms (FPR 101)]
Location: New York City Fire Academy, Randalls Island, New York; and 16 Hooper St., Brooklyn, NY.
Length: 37 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).

Open Water Diver (SOC 251)
Location: New York City Fire Academy, Randalls Island.
Length: 40 Hours (5 Days).
Dates: Version 1: January 2002 – August 2007.  Version 2:  September 2007 – Present.
Objectives: Version 1 or 2: Engage in entry-level scuba activities; ditch, don and properly use scuba equipment; control buoyancy; and conduct a buddy rescue and self rescue.
Instruction: Major topics covered in the course are equipment adjustment, watermanship evaluation, mask clearing (surface), snorkel clearing (surface), proper weighting, locating the weight system, surface, entries, snorkel breathing (no mask, optional), and expansion clearing.
Credit Recommendation: Version 1 or 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Fire Science or Physical Education (05/06 - review conducted by the American Council on Education) (10/08).

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 or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Educational Methods, Physical Education, or Recreation (11/07).

Rescue Technician II (SOC 204)
Location: New York City Fire Academy, Randalls Island.
Length: 120 hours (10 days).
Dates: June 2009 - Present.
Objectives: Using the principles of geometry and physics, select appropriate techniques to access and remove patients in complex locations.
Instruction: High angle equipment and operations; confined space equipment and operation; rigging equipment and operations.
Credit recommendation: (To be posted shortly).

Resource Unit Leader (IMT 348)
Location: New York City Fire Academy, Randalls Island, New York.
Dates: Version 1: January 2002 - August 2007. Version 2: September 2007 - Present.
Length: Version 1: 20 Hours. Version 2: 40 Hours (4 Days).
Objectives: Version 1 or 2: Perform the duties of a resource unit leader on a large-scale incident; account for all resources that have been deployed and make changes as the incident requires.
Instruction: Major topics covered in the course are check-in procedures, tracking resources status, operational planning, resources unit products, and managing the unit.
Credit Recommendation: Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hours in Fire Science, Emergency Management, Homeland Security, EMS Management, Criminal Justice Administration, or Public Administration (05/06 - review conducted by the American Council on Education). Version 2:  In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Fire Science, Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Emergency Medical Services Management, Emergency Medical Services Administration, Criminal Justice Administration, or Public Administration (10/08).

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).

Situation Unit Leader (IMT 346) 
Location: New York City Fire Academy, Randalls Island, New York.
Length: Version 1 and 2: 21 Hours (3 Days).
Dates: Version 1:  January 2002 – August 2007. Version 2: September 2007 – Present.
Objectives: Version 1 or 2: Mobilize and activate a situation unit; staff and supervise a situation unit; and collect, analyze, and evaluate incident information. 
Instruction: Major topics covered in the course are situation unit mission and function; mobilization and activation; staffing and supervision; collecting and analyzing incident information; situation analytical technology; and situation reports, displays, and services.
Credit Recommendation: Version 1 or 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Fire Science, Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Emergency Medical Services Management, Criminal Justice Administration, or Public Administration. (05/06 - review conducted by the American Council on Education) (10/08).

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 accidents, 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, 6 semester hours distributed as follows: 3 semester hours in Fire Service Administration or Criminal Justice and 3 semester hours in Management (11/07) (10/08 revalidation).

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: September 2007 - Present.
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: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Fire Science Administration, Fire Services Management, or Public Safety Communications (10/08).

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).

West Point/FDNY Combatting Terrorism Leadership Course(MNG 410)
Location: New York City Fire Academy, Randalls Island.
Length: 50 hours (10 weeks).
Dates: January 2009 - Present.
Objectives: (To be posted shortly.)
Instruction: (To be posted shortly.)
Credit recommendation: (To be posted shortly.)

Updated 8/12/10

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