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NEW YORK CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT

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• Organization description

• Source of official student records

• Titles of evaluated learning experiences

• Descriptions and credit recommendations

The New York City Fire Department is the nation’s largest and busiest fire department serving the needs of over 8 million citizens and visitors throughout the five boroughs of New York City. Employing over 10,439 uniformed and 1,523 civilian employees, it ensures the safety and quality of life of the City by the protection of life and property from fire, immediate health threats, and other emergencies.

The Bureau of Training, located at the Fire Academy on Randall’s Island, is responsible for formulating and conducting all formal fire suppression training programs within the Department. The numerous training facilities at the Fire Academy provide optimum training to all firefighters in fire suppression, investigation, prevention and education. The Fire Academy also provides training to other City Agencies and to all newly promoted career fire officers throughout New York State.

In addition to the extensive entry level training, Peace Officer, Vehicle Extrication, Collapse, Confined Space Rescue, CPR, and Hazardous Materials training is conducted here. Supervision and management are taught through the First Line Supervisor Training Program (FLSP) Fire Marshal’s Training Program and the Chief’s Commander Course. All the units are regularly brought out to the Academy for evaluation and specialized training.

The FDNY EMS Academy, located at Fort Totten in Bayside Queens, is charged with the responsibility of basic (original) training, and re-certifying Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) and Paramedics in the service in various programs, as well as implementing training for new concept and technology in the field of prehospital care. The EMS Academy also conducts training related to employment and promotional opportunities.

The EMS Academy conducts programs in accordance with the standards established by the New York State Department of Health (NYS DOH), American Heart Association (AHA), Regional Emergency Medical Services Council of NYC (REMSCO) and other governing agencies. All instructors are New York State Department of Health, and AHA certified instructors. The student body is comprised of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT), Paramedics, Firefighters, EMS and Fire Officers, personnel from other agencies, and civilians.

Source of official student records: Emergency Medical Service Division: Training Records, F.D.N.Y. Headquarters, 9 Metro Tech Center, Brooklyn, NY 11201-3857. New York City Fire Academy: Training Records, New York City Fire Academy, Randalls Island, New York.

Titles of evaluated learning experiences

Listed below are the titles of all evaluated learning experiences for this organization, grouped under two headings. Information on the college credit recommendation established for individual learning experiences in each of the two areas can be accessed through the links below:

New York City Fire Academy
Emergency Medical Service Division

NEW YORK CITY FIRE ACADEMY
Advanced Trench Rescue (SOC 304)
Alarm Receipt Dispatcher (COM 202)
Battalion Chief Training Course
Captain’s Development Course (MNG 302)
Collapse Rescue Operations (SOC 200)
Computer Training
Confined Space Rescue Operations (SOC 201)
Decision Dispatcher (COM 203)
Dive Control Specialist(SOC 302)
Diver Stress and Rescue (SOC 301)
Engine Company Chauffeur
Engine Company Chauffeur (VEH 200)
Fire Company Administration I
Fire Ground Management I
Fire Investigator (INV 200)
Fire Investigators Course
Fire Officer Development I
Fire Protection Inspector
Fire Protection Inspector (FPR 100)
Fire Service Instructor Level I
Fire Suppression and Control
Fire Suppression and Control (FSC 100)
Fire Suppression and Control I
Fire Suppression and Control II
First Line Supervisors Training Program
First Line Supervisor’s Training (MNG 201)
Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations
Hazardous Materials First Responders (FSC 101)
Hazardous Materials Technician Level II (SOC 211)
High Rise Inspector
Ladder Company Chauffeur
Ladder Company Chauffeur (VEH 201)
Municipal Rescue Diver (SOC 300)
New York State Basic Peace Officer Training (Non-Firearms)
Open Water Instructor (SOC 303)
Peace Officers without Firearms (FPR 101)
Radio/Voice Alarm (COM 204)
Safety Coordinator
Safety Officer Course (FSC 400)
Supervising Fire Marshal Training (INV 300)
Support Truck Training (SOC 305)
Tour Supervisor Training (COM 300)
Tractor Trailer Driving (VEH 202)

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE DIVISION
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Instructor
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic Basic Course
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic Refresher Course
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic Upgrade (MUP)
Certified First Responder (CFR) Program
Certified First Responder-Defibrillation (CFR-D) Program
Certified First Responder(CFR) Refresher Program
Certified First Responder-Defibrillation (CFR-D) Refresher Program
Certified Instructor Coordinator
Certified Lab Instructor
CPR-Basic Life Support Providers Course C
CPR-Instructor
Emergency Medical Dispatch - Assignment Receiving Dispatcher (EMD-ARD)
Emergency Medical Dispatch - Radio Dispatcher (EMD-RD)
Emergency Medical Technician - Basic Course
Emergency Medical Technician - Refresher Course
Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Instructor
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Providers Course
Training and Orientation Program (TOP) - Cadet
Training and Orientation Program (TOP) - EMT
Training and Orientation Program (TOP) - Paramedic

Descriptions and credit recommendations

For complete descriptions and credit recommendations, follow the links above.

Updated 6/20/08

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