Fire Service Communications 1st, Huntsville, TX #28931

Fire Service Communications 1^st Edition

Special Instructor Certification Workshop.  Prerequisites apply - please read full description.

Become an APCO Fire Service Communications Instructor by attending APCO Institute’s Fire Service Communications, 1^st Edition course.  This dynamic course covers the terms, techniques and protocols required for excellence in fire service call taking and dispatch.

The topics covered in the course include:

·         Overview of firefighting and the fire service

·         Fire service apparatus, equipment and terminology

·         Fire service communications systems

·         Fire service call processing

·         Fire service dispatch procedures

·         Handling fire service incidents (comprehensive call guides for fire related, rescue related, technical rescue and search & rescue incidents)

·         The National Incident Management System and Incident Command System (in-depth training meeting IS-100 and IS-700 training requirement)

·         Understanding and handling HAZMAT incidents

·         Understanding and handling terrorism incidents

The course manual contains numerous photographs and illustrations to bring the course material to life and serves as an excellent reference source once back on the job.

Instructional media and exercises used throughout the course reinforce the knowledge attained in lecture and demonstration.

Prerequisites:

Participants should have already completed basic telecommunicator training/experience in the public safety field.  A current national or state issued teaching certificate is required to become an APCO Fire Service Communications Instructor under this special conference package.

Conference Discount Package: $537 ($103 savings)

This exceptional package for conference attendees includes:

Ø  Fire Service Communications, 1^st Edition (3 Day Course)

Ø  APCO Fire Service Communications, 1^st Edition Instructor Certification

Ø  Comprehensive Instructor Guide Package:

·         Detailed lesson plans

·         Power Point Presentation

·         Games & Puzzles

·         Drill & Practice exercises

·         Role-play Exercises/Training tips/Guidelines

Ø  Certification Fees

Ø  APCO International Membership (1yr) – APCO International is the world’s largest organization dedicated to public safety communications.  We have been around since 1935 – far longer than any other public safety communications association.  More than 15,000 members rely on APCO for their professional needs – from examining standards and issues to providing educations, products and services.

If you have any questions, please contact the APCO Institute at institute@apco911.org.