VERMONT TRAINING

2018 National Fire Academy Direct Delivery Courses

All NFA Direct Delivery courses are free of charge and students are required to submit a general admission application by the application deadline.

Course listing: Course: Leadership in Supervision: Frameworks to Success Location: St. Michael's College Course Date: January 6 & 7, 2018 Application Deadline: November 22, 2017

Course: Shaping the Future Location: Vermont Fire Academy - Pittsford Course Date: January 13 & 14, 2018 Application Deadline: November 29, 2017

Course: Leadership in Supervision: Creating Environments for Professional Growth Location: Middlebury Fire Station Course Date: January 27 & 28, 2018 Application Deadline: December 12, 2017

Course: Initial Fire Investigation for First Responders Location: Brattleboro Fire Station Course Date: January 27 & 28, 2018 Application Deadline: December 12, 2017

Course: Leadership in Supervision: Perspectives in Thinking Location: Hartford Fire Station Course Date: February 10 & 11, 2018 Application Deadline: December 27, 2017

NOVEMBER BOARD MEETING AGENDA

MEETING NOTICEBOARD OF DIRECTORS

LOCATION: SWNHD FIRE MUTUAL AID HEADQUARTERS 32 VERNON ST. KEENE, N.H.

DATE: Wednesday November 8, 2017

TIME: 1900 Hours

AGENDA: Introduction of Guests: Approval of the Oct 11, 2017 minutes Report of the treasury Chief’s monthly activity report

COMMITTEE REPORTS: By-Laws Committee Regional Training Committee Public Relations Committee

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NEW BUSINESS: Christmas gifts

PERSONNEL ISSUES: Grievance

CORRESPONDENSE:

OPEN DISCUSSION: Suggestions for the good of the order

ADJOURNMENT:

PLEASE CONTACT COORDINATOR AT 352-1291 OR 209-2200 (cell) IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO ATTEND OR NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

FREE TRAINING

Don't miss out on this free training.The training session will be in Newport NH at the Sugar River Bank Community Room located at 10 Main St. in Newport. All are welcome.

2017 Surviving the Insult

EMT CLASS

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REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN !

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VERMONT COURSE

Vermont Fire Academy Course AnnouncementCourse: Fire Instructor I Location: Londonderry Rescue Squad Building Orientation Date: Tuesday, January 9, 2018 Registration Deadline: Tuesday, December 26, 2017 Time: Weeknight class time: 1800 - 2200 Weekend class time: 0800 - 1700

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Attendance at every class meeting is mandatory for successful completion of this course.

This program is designed to qualify fire service responders to deliver instruction from a prepared lesson plan. Upon successful completion, students are awarded nationally registered certifications in accordance with NFPA 1041, Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications, 2012 edition.

Prerequisites: - Currently active with three years of experience in fire or emergency services - High school diploma or equivalent - Current Firefighter I or higher or equivalent EMS certification (EMT, Advanced EMT, or Paramedic)

To register, download the General Admission Application, fill it out and return it to the Vermont Fire Academy by the registration deadline. Priority will go to Vermont Firefighters. Applicants who are EMS providers and not Firefighters must submit a copy of their EMS license with the general admission application. The class minimum is 8 students and the class maximum is 12 students.

Please note students will need a laptop/computer access for homework assignments.

Fire Instructor I certification is prerequisite for Fire Officer certification and required for employment as a Vermont Fire Academy Instructor.