Nova Scotia Firefighters School
Waverley, Nova Scotia, Canada
http://www.nsfs.ns.ca/

FIRE PREVENTION (Certificate)

Provide the necessary knowledge to enable the candidates to understand the objectives of fire codes, the concepts of fire inspections, the value of public education programs, and the importance of media relations as per NFPA 1001. Content Fire prevention Fire hazards Fire safety surveys Pre incident surveys Residential fire safety surveys Public fire and life safety education Fire sta......
 

To provide Fire Department members with the knowledge and skills to perform the duties of the Incident Safety Officer during incident operations, and training evolutions. The primary focus is on developing decision making skills through the recognition of cues that affect firefighter safety as per NFPA 1500 the Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program. Content Fire......
 

To gain an understanding of the major components of a successful health and safety program, the necessary steps to implement the program, and the outside resources available to develop and manage such a program as per NFPA 1500 the Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program. Content Safety as an attitude Developing a health and safety program Laws, standards, and r......
 

To provide a basic understanding for the requirement for an occupational health and safety program in every fire department. as per NFPA 1500 the Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program. Content Definition of a safety monitor The need for a safety monitor Applicable standards (NFPA, NIOSH, and OHS) Mandatory or voluntary compliance Overview of NFPA 1500, 1501,......
 

To provide the emergency response personnel with a level of competence to manage all phases of a hazardous material incident, to provide a safe, successful conclusion to an incident as per NFPA 471 Recommended Practice for Responding to Hazardous Materials Incidents, and NFPA 472 Standard for Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Material Incidents. Content The hazardous materi......
 

To provide the necessary skills to enable a candidate to evaluate a haz mat situation and carry out the control measures needed to successfully end the haz mat incident as per NFPA 471 Recommended Practice for Responding to Hazardous Materials Incidents, and NFPA 472 Standard for Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Material Incidents. Content Analyzing the incident, collectin......
 

To gain an understanding of the safe methods and procedures to enter a confined space safely. Content Definition and understanding of confined space. Definition and understanding of hazards associated with confined space. Demonstration of the use of SCBA, personal protective clothing, scene safety equipment, use of air quality monitors, use of communication equipment, and ventilation equi......
 

To provide an understanding of various fundamentals as they relate to Confined Space Rescue Operations and to provide a controlled setting in which to develop certain skills, used to provide rescue and scene safety. Content. Demonstrate the use of SCBA, personal protective clothing, scene safety equipment, air quality equipment, communication equipment, and ventilation equipment. Demonstra......
 

To provide the necessary theory and practical skills required for persons to safely and efficiently handle incidents involving liquefied petroleum gas as per NFPA 58 the Liquid Petroleum Gas Code. Content Codes, Physical characteristics, container design, bulk transport, bulk storage plants and tanks, emergency response procedures, tactical response guidelines, and product removal. Certif......
 

To train the haz mat responder to a level that they can; Determine the magnitude of the problem. Plan a response within the capabilities of personnel and equipment. Implement the planned response to achieve a favorable outcome. Evaluate progress of actions to insure response objectives are met safely, effectively, and efficiently as per NFPA 471 Recommended Practice for Responding to Hazard......
 

To provide knowledge of common construction methods and their effects on firefighting efforts as mandated in NFPA 1001 Standard for Fire Fighters Professional Qualifications. Content Types of building construction. Effects of fire on common building material. Firefighting hazards related to building construction. Lightweight and truss construction hazards. Construction, renovation, and ......
 

To provide the candidate with training to enable him or her to assume command of multiple fire companies during an emergency situation as mandated by NFPA 1500 Standard for Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program and must meet the requirements of NFPA 1561 the Standard on Fire Department Incident Management System. Content Command procedures. Command structure. Expanding th......
 

To develop the management skills needed by company officers to accomplish assigned tactics at structure fires Content Analytical sizeup process. Fire confinement process, exposure protection, and fire extinguishment. Rescue, ventilation, support, and overhaul. Water supply, fixed fire protection systems, and salvage Certificate A certificate of attendance shall be issued upon successfu......
 

To develop proficiency in setting standards, resolving conflicts with associates and the public, improving the workplace atmosphere. To assist supervisors in developing and using good communication methods. To develop leadership skills and administrative ability as per NFPA 1021 Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications 2003 Ed. Content The role of the fire officer, developing t......
 

To develop the necessary skills for any officer in a career or volunteer department as mandated by NFPA 1500 Standard for Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program and must meet the requirements of NFPA 1561 the Standard on Fire Department Incident Management System. Content Human resource management. Managing affirmative action within the organization �the supervisor’s role.......
 

To provide the theory and develop the skills in pump or pumper operations as they apply to the fire service as per NFPA 1002 Standard on Fire Apparatus Driver Operator Professional Qualifications The Driver Operator, Types of Fire Apparatus, Apparatus Inspection and Maintenance, Operating Emergency Vehicles, Positioning Apparatus, What is Water, Fire Hose Nozzles and Flow Rates, Theoretical ......
 

Present the necessary classroom, competency course training, and testing for new and existing emergency vehicle drivers. The program will verify proficiency in the knowledge and understanding of, as well as, the practical application to emergency vehicle driving as per NFPA 1002 Standard on Fire Apparatus Driver Operator Professional Qualifications. Content Extent of the problem, Personnel ......
 

To familiarize drivers with defensive driving techniques that can reduce the risk of collisions in emergency and non emergency situations as per NFPA 1002 Standard on Fire Apparatus Driver Operator Professional Qualifications. Content Driving techniques, vehicle inspections, vehicle characteristics, response, backing, fire ground, night driving, breaking, and weather. Certificate Certific......
 

To provide the necessary skills to enable the student to evaluate a situation, carry out control measures, and extricate a victim(s) from a motor vehicle as per NFPA 1001 Professional Qualifications for Firefighters 2002 Ed. Content Use of hand tools, power tools, extrication techniques, vehicle stabilization, and patient stabilization. There is also a written exam Certification A certifi......
 

To evaluate the applicants knowledge and performance. To determine if the applicant meets the criteria to be certified as a “Level One Firefighter�(in accordance with NFPA 1001 �2002 edition) Content Test incorporates all skills and knowledge described by the NFPA 1001- 2002 edition and IFSTA Essentials of Firefighting 4th Edition for Level I Firefighter, as adopted by the Nova Scotia Fir......
 

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