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Advanced Leadership Part 1
Credit: .75
Catalog Number: 47503430
Prerequisites: Fire Officer I and II Certification
courses or experience as a fire officer for at least two years
This course is intended to build on the content presented in FO I and II certification courses. Students taking this course should have completed fire officer I & II or had at least 2 years of experience as a fire officer. The purpose of this class is to motivate and inspire current and aspiring fire officers who seek additional leadership beyond the scope of WTCS current certification capabilities. Content includes the importance of leadership, strategic planning, professional development, effective training programs, importance of safety and dealing with diversity within the department.
Advanced Leadership Part 2
Credit: .75
Catalog Number: 47503433
Prerequisites: Advanced Leadership Part 1 47503430
This course is intended to build on the content presented in Advanced Leadership Part 1. Content covered will include ethics, politics, finance, effective communication, public education, wellness and strategic operations. Students will work in groups to present station plans that could be utilized in their own departments. Incident command and conflict resolution scenarios will be practiced.
Arson Detection/Fire Cause Determination
Credit: 0.6
Catalog Number: 47503437
Awareness Level Haz-Mat/Bioterrorism
Credit: .1
Catalog Number: 47503403
This course is designed to familiarize first responders with the knowledge necessary to recognize hazardous materials, and includes substances used in terrorism. Methods and sources for recognition are dealt with from a preventative and protective perspective. Persons taking this course will not usually have responsibility for handling materials in question. Students will be able to recognize hazardous material incidents and protective measures to be taken to protect both the public and themselves.
Awareness Level Haz-Mat/Bioterrorism-Instructor Train-The-Trainer
Credit: .1
Catalog Number: 47503405
This course is designed for instructors and community trainers with a commitment to train responders and officials in their communities in the basic awareness level HAZ-MAT/Bio-Terrorism skills. Curriculum is mandated through Wisconsin Emergency Management.
Certified Driver Operator - Aerial (Certified)
Credit: 0.90
Catalog Number: 47503466
This class meets the requirements for Driver/Operator- Aerial certification training based upon the International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA). Prerequisite: Participant must have a certified Driver / Operator Pumper prior to entry into this course.
Certified Fire Officer I
Credit: 1.5
Catalog Number: 47503419
This course prepares the participant to be able to perform fire fighting supervisor functions at a minimum nationally recognized level. It provides Fire Officer 1 candidates with the information needed to meet the NFPA 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, chapter 2.
Certified Fire Officer II
Credit: 1.15
Catalog Number: 47503421
This 45-hour course prepares the participant to be able to perform Fire Fighting Supervisor/Manager Functions at a minimum nationally recognized level. The targeted audience is individuals who have completed the training required to meet the Fire Officer I JPRS of NFPA 1021, standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications Chapter 2, and desire or are required to increase their knowledge and skills to progress to the Fire Officer II Level. This course is designed to provide the Fire Officer II Candidate with the information needed to meet the Job Performance Requirements (JPRS) in national Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1021, standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, Chapter 3. It is based on the International Fire Service Training Association (IFTSA) Fire Department Company Officer, 3rd Edition Textbook/Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute (MFRI), Fire Officer II curriculum.
Confined Space Awareness
Credit: 0.1
Catalog Number: 47503470
This is an awareness level class for rescue responders that have completed at least ropes rescue awareness. Participants must be members of a rescue response team needing confined space training. Only the more general concepts related to confined space rescue, the equipment needed and the terminology utilized will be addressed. Prerequisite: Must have had a least ropes rescue awareness training and be working with a rescue response team or fire department.
Confined Space Ops/Awareness
Credit: 1.0
Catalog Number: 47503471
This is an operations/technician level class for rescue responders that have completed at least ropes rescue operations. Participants must be3 members of a rescue response team needing confined space training. Specific guidelines and specialized techniques for dealing with confined space rescue will be taught and practiced. Prerequisite: Must have had at least ropes rescue operations training, confined space awareness training and be working with a rescue response team or fire department.
Driver/Operator Pumper - (Certified)
Credit: 1.65
Catalog Number: 47503743 (new course number effective July
1, 2011)
Driver/Operator Pumper. This is a 66 hour course. The course prepares the participant to be able to perform fire apparatus maintenance, driving, positioning, operating/pumping and testing functions at a minimum nationally recognized level. This course provides the Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator-Pumper candidate with the information needed to meet the job performance requirements (JPRs) 1002, Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications, Chapter 2 and 3. They are based on the International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA) Pumping Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook, 1st Edition curriculum. Upon successful completion of this course students are eligible to test for certification.
Entry Level Driver/Operator Pumper
Credit: 0.80
Catalog Number: 47503740 (new course number effective July
1, 2011)
This is a 30 hour course focused on introducing the participant to the basic knowledge and skills necessary to perform fire apparatus driving and pumping duties for their respective fire departments. The targeted audience is individuals who expect to be appointed or have recently been appointed to driver/operator-pumper duties on their respective fire departments. This course is designed to provide the new pumper operator with the information needed to comply with the minimum pumper operator training requirements as specified in Comm 30.08, Employment Standards (2) [3-3.3] (a) of Wisconsin Administrative Code, Department of Commerce, Chapter Comm 30, Fire Department Safety and Health.
Entry Level Firefighter (60 hour)
Credit: 0.75
Catalog Number: 47503710 (new course number effective July
1, 2011)
This is a 60-hour class for new firefighters. This is the State required training for a new firefighter. Fees are paid by the State for members of a Fire Department.
Entry Level Fire Officer
Credit: .75
Catalog Number: 47503760 (new course number effective
July 1, 2011)
This is an entry level fire officer course intended for fire fighters currently working for a volunteer or career fire department, who wishes to acquire additional training in officer duties. This is an entry level course and does not provide sufficient information for certification. Students requiring certification will need to complete Fire Officer I Certification training.
Fire Burn
Credit: .2
Catalog Number: 47503420
Fire Fighter I (96-hour)
Credit: 2.4
Catalog Number: 47503720 (new course number effective July
1, 2011)
This course is designed to provide the student the information needed to comply with minimum fire fighter training requirements as well as provide the Fire Fighter 1 candidate with additional information needed to meet job performance requirements (JPRs) in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, Chapter 3. Successful completion of the 96-hour course allows students to take the written and practical exam to test for certification.
Firefighter I Certification
Credit: 0.90
Catalog Number: 47503721 (new course number effective July
1, 2011)
Prerequisites: Entry Level Firefighter Part I
(47-503-450) and Entry Level Firefighter Part II (47-503-451)
This is a 36-hour class that prepares the student for the certification state written and practical tests. Fees are paid by the State for members of a Fire Department.
Firefighter II Certification
Credit: 1.05
Catalog Number: 47503730 (new course number effective July
1, 2011)
Prerequisite: Fire Fighter I Certification
This course prepares participants to be able to perform fire fighting functions at an advanced nationally recognized level under general supervision. This course, when taken subsequent to completion of the Firefighter I course, is designed to provide Firefighter II candidates with information needed to meet job performance requirements (JPRs) in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, Chapter 4.
Fire Service Instructor Certification
Credit: 1.0
Catalog Number: 47503436
This is a 40-hour certification level class intended for fire fighters interested in fire instruction or as a requirement of Fire Officer I certification. Prerequisite: Firefighter II certification.
Fire Training Seminar III
Credit: .3
Catalog Number: 47503424
This is a specialized training for emergency response personnel with curriculum developed by WEM for interstate training. This training allows multiple agencies to coordinate to meet the needs of the county during a disaster.
Hazardous Material- First Responder Awareness
Credit: .2
Catalog Number: 47-503-406
Hazardous Materials Operations
Credit: .6
Catalog Number: 47503780 (new number effective July 1, 2011)
Participants are prepared to perform minimum hazardous material incident operations associated with fire fighting functions at an advanced nationally recognized level under general supervision. This course is designed to provide the Fire Fighter II candidate with information needed to meet operational level competencies for the hazardous material first responder.
Ice and Cold Water Rescue: Operations / Technician
Credit:
0.4
Catalog Number: 47503446
To meet NFPA standards, the student must meet knowledge standards pertaining to ice structure, effects of hypothermia, safety, general operational knowledge on shore rescue and advanced rescue techniques (but no on-ice skill), and other topics to meet the awareness standard. To meet the operational/technician requirements the student will participate in specific training in on-shore and on-ice rescuers (the "go" rescues) and must satisfactorily perform the necessary skills in ice rescue. Prerequisite: participants should have a level of comfort in the water.
ICS-100 Introduction to Incident Command System
Credit: .2
Catalog Number: 47503410
A short course for entry level first responders including firefighters, police officers, EMT's, DPW, public health and other emergency personnel that require an introduction to the basic components of the Incident Command System (ICS).
ICS-200 Basic Incident Command System
Credit: .3
Catalog Number: 47503411
Basic Course in principles and features of ICS, organizational overview, incident facilities, incident resources, and common responsibilities for first line supervisors, single resource leaders, lead dispatchers, field supervisors, company officers, other emergency personnel that require a higher level of incident command system training.
ICS-300 Intermediate Incident Command System
Credit: .4
Catalog Number: 47503412
Prerequisite: Participants should complete ICS 100 and ICS 700
prior to participation in this course
National Incident Management System approved Incident Command System curriculum including organization and staffing, organizing for incidents or events, incident resource management, air operations and incident and event planning. This information is targeted for middle management, strike team leaders, task force leaders, unit leaders, division/group supervisors, branch directors, and multi-agency coordination system/emergency operations center staff.
ICS N-337: Command and General Staff
Credit:
Catalog Number: 47503481
Prerequisite: Participants should complete ICS 100, 200, 300,
400, 700 & 800
prior to participation in this course
This course focuses on high-risk fire and rescue incidents that include high life hazard, multiple exposure, and unusual occupancy risk considerations. Students are introduced to advanced applications in the Incident Command System (ICS), command and control, decision-making, strategic and tactical considerations, pre-incident preparation, documentation, and post-incident analysis. Several situations and case studies are used to depict and review incidents in various types of hazards. This course is intended for fire, EMS, law enforcement or community officials who serve in a management function at emergency incidents.
ICS-400 Advanced Incident Command System
Credit: .4
Catalog Number: 47503413
Advanced course that explains command and general staff, unified command, major incident command and area command for the ICS system. This course is for agency administrators, department heads, emergency managers, area commanders, and multi-agency coordination system/emergency operations center representatives.
ICS-402 Incident Command System for Executives
Credit: .5
Catalog Number: 47503414
Basic course for executives that overviews
principles and features of ICS, organization, incident facilities,
incident resources, and common responsibilities within the incident
command system.
Industrial Fire Safely
Credit: .5
Catalog Number: 47503416
Institutional Fire Safety
Credit: .6
Catalog Number: 47503415
Prerequisite: Fire Fighter I Certification (47503440)
Practical Skills Review
Credit: 0.15
Catalog Number: 47503473
This class will allow students to practice firefighting evolutions at the MSTC/MFRD training facility in advance of a state Certification exam. Most basic firefighting skills will be available for review. Prerequisite: Participant must have completed the course for which the practical skills review pertains (@ FFI Certification or FF2 Certification) within the previous 24 months of enrollment.
Ropes Rescue Awareness
Credit: 0.1
Catalog Number: 47503452
This is an awareness level course to prepare those responders working with Ropes Rescue incidents with the general information and situation that will occur in this type of response. Maryland Fire and Rescue Curriculum is the basis for this training. Students should be emergency response personnel for the city, township, county or state.
Ropes Rescue Operations
Credit: 1.0
Catalog Number: 47503453
This is an operations level course to prepare those responders working with Heavy Rescue incidents to be able to perform ropes rescue in an emergency response situation. Working with ropes, knots, carries, lifts and supportive equipment is included. Maryland Fire and Rescue Curriculum is the basis for this training. Students should be emergency response personnel for the city, township, county or state. Students must have training in ropes rescue at the awareness level.
Ropes Rescue Technician
Credit: 1.35
Catalog Number: 47503455
This is a technician level course intended to be advanced specialized training for responders in ropes rescue. The general more basic operations to the more technically advanced systems and situations of ropes rescue will be addressed. Maryland Fire and Rescue Curriculum is the basis for this training. Students should be emergency response personnel for the city, township, county or state. Taskforce personnel looking to specialize in ropes rescue should take this course.
Spring Fire School (RIT training)
Credit: .3
Catalog Number: 47503429
Specialized instruction to enhance basic level training for volunteer fire fighters. Both classroom content and practical skills application will be part of this course. Full turnout gear along with SCBA will be required. Back to top
Strategies and Tactics for Initial Company Officers
Credit: 0.4
Catalog Number: 47503444
This class will assist the company officer in the identification of strategies and tactics for implementation on the fire ground. The course is designed for company officers. Course content will cover both engine and ladder companies, and their interaction. The core of the course is to teach tactics that would be employed by company officers responding to a fire. Heavy emphasis will be on Incident Command (NIMS). Building construction, size up, resources, water supply and risk management on the fire ground will be covered. Prerequisite: It is recommended (although not required) that class participants serve in the capacity of company officer while enrolled in this class. Participants should be familiar with Incident Command (NIMS) prior to enrolling in the course.
Trench Rescue Operations
Credit: 1.0
Catalog Number: 47503472
This is an operations/technician level class for rescue responders that have completed at least ropes rescue operations. Participants must be members of a rescue response team needing trench rescue training. Specific guidelines and specialized techniques for dealing with trench rescue will be taught and practiced. Prerequisite: Must have had at least Ropes Rescue Operations (47503453) training and be working with a rescue response team or fire department.
Wisconsin Fire Inspector I, Part I
Credit: 0.75
Catalog Number: 47503468
This is part one of a two-part, 60-hour course. Prepares the student to conduct basic fire inspections and apply codes and standards. This course informs the fire inspector candidate of the minimum job performance requirements for Wisconsin certification. The Wisconsin Job Requirements conform to those found in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1031 Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner, 1998 Edition.
Wisconsin Fire Inspector I, Part II
Credit: 0.75
Catalog Number: 47503469
This is Part II of a two-part, 60-hour course which prepares the student to conduct basic fire inspections and apply codes and standards. This course informs the fire inspector candidate of the minimum job performance requirements for Wisconsin certification. The Wisconsin Job Requirements conform to those found in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1031, Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner, 1998 Edition.
