EMS providers respond to potentially volatile situations on a daily basis. However, most providers have never been taught the potential warning signs of a violent encounter or how to handle this type of situation. According to a study by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians, the number 1 injury to EMS providers is assault, with 52% of those surveyed saying they had been attacked on the job. In addition, according to the University of Maryland “the risk of an assault for EMS workers is about 30 times higher than the national average.” This webinar provides an overview of the threat and provides responders with effective techniques they can use to mitigate their risks.

About the Speaker

PHILIP DUCZYMINSKI is a 25-year veteran of the fire service and a Captain/Training Officer for the City of Novi (MI) Fire Department. He has served with the Western Wayne County Haz-Mat Team, and Michigan Urban Search and Rescue Task Force 1 (MI-TF-1). A graduate of the School of Fire Staff and Command at Eastern Michigan University, Duczyminski is a certified Michigan fire instructor, Water/Ice Rescue Instructor, EMS Instructor Coordinator, and holds a bachelor’s degree in Fire Science, Master of Business Administration with a Concentration in Public Administration and is currently pursuing a Doctorate. In addition, he holds multiple black belts in various forms of martial arts with the highest-ranking being 8th degree black belt.

Have you ever been asked to develop a training course and weren’t sure where to begin? Don’t worry, you are not alone! This webinar is the second of a five-part series where we will explore the “Design” component of the ADDIE course development model (Analysis/Design/ Development/Implementation/Evaluation). Together in a live “working” interactive workshop, we will work through some examples of the “Design” process that you can use in your own training design. Join us for a fun, interactive webinar that will give you a great overview of the process in an easy-to-understand format!
In this webinar focused on the “Design” phase, we will:

• Start with the end in mind by selecting assessment methods
• Examine different course formats
• Select an instructional design strategy to develop your course

About the Speaker

Jim Gordon is a retired captain from Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office in Central California, with 25 years of service. Jim served as a field training officer and as the FTO program administrator. After promoting to lieutenant, Jim served as the regional academy director where he spearheaded the design into one of California's first fully integrated, scenario based training program. 

Jim is a graduate of the California POST Master Instructor Program. He holds an Associate Degree in Administration of Justice, a Bachelor's Degree in Vocational Education, and a Master's Degree in Adult Education. Jim also worked with the CA POST Instructor Development Team teaching instructional technology and instructor development all over California. Jim now resides in Wyoming with his family. 

Have you ever been asked to develop a training course and weren't sure where to begin? Don't worry, you are not alone! This webinar will be the first of a five-part series where we will explore each part of the ADDIE course development model (Analysis/Design/Development/Implementation/Evaluation) common in the instructional design area. Together in a live "working" interactive workshop, we will work through each of the 5-step process, starting with our first step- "Analysis". In the Analysis phase, we will take a look at methods to determine the best course of action for training and focusing in on the characteristics of our learners. Join us for a fun, interactive webinar that will give you a great overview of the process in an easy-to-understand format! 

About the Speaker

Jim Gordon is a retired captain from Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office in Central California, with 25 years of service. Jim served as a field training officer and as the FTO program administrator. After promoting to lieutenant, Jim served as the regional academy director where he spearheaded the design into one of California's first fully integrated, scenario based training program. 

Jim is a graduate of the California POST Master Instructor Program. He holds an Associate Degree in Administration of Justice, a Bachelor's Degree in Vocational Education, and a Master's Degree in Adult Education. Jim also worked with the CA POST Instructor Development Team teaching instructional technology and instructor development all over California. Jim now resides in Wyoming with his family. 

Training and education are essential to success among fire and EMS personnel. As fire and EMS instructors, we spend a tremendous amount of time promoting professional development among aspiring first responders and incumbent members in the profession. We promote professional development because it enhances our safety while operating in the hazard zone. Equally important, we promote professional development because it fosters both confidence and competency.

Because the above comments are true, professional development for fire and EMS instructors is equally important. Instructional delivery is both an art and a science. Innovative techniques in the adult learning environment continue to evolve from empirical research. Today’s fire and EMS instructors must remain adaptive to instructional techniques that fosters learning in all settings. This webinar will highlight effective methods for empowering instructors by promoting professional development.  

Instructor: 

Demond Simmons 

Demond is a member of the Oakland (CA) Fire Department. He is currently on detail as the department’s special operations chief. He is a proud member of several fire service organizations including ISFSI, IAFC, IFSTA, and the IABPFF. His motto is, continue to be a student of the profession.

Contact Demond at demondsimmons@yahoo.com

The ISFSI Instruct-o-Gram Live webinar series brings a recently published Instruct-o-Gram alive with the author presenting key topics on implementing the material in your department. This month we are discussing how properly developed lesson plans keep the instructor consistent, organized and professional. The author will discuss the components of a proper lesson plan and how to develop your training lesson plans to deliver more effective and organized training. 

Instructor: 

Dave Bain 

Dave has over 26 years experience in Emergency Services and is the Chief Training Officer for The City of Red Deer Emergency Services, in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. He teaches a wide variety of fire service and EMS topics including Company Officer, EMS training, Hazardous Materials Response, and Fire Behavior. Dave is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Adult Education through the University of the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada. Dave is also a credentialed ISFSI Live Fire – Fixed Facility Instructor.

Curriculum development is often thought of as a complicated and arduous process that textbook publishers and state fire training agencies are responsible for. Yes! However, it is also the responsibility of fire service agencies to development curriculum and individual courses that satisfy ongoing professional development. Join us as members from the ISFSI Publication Working Group share tips for developing a relevant comprehensive curriculum that is in line with professional development for your department needs. Our roles as fire service instructors go beyond teaching, demonstrating, grading, evaluating, and providing constructive feedback.

Instructor: 

Demond Simmons 

Demond is a member of the Oakland (CA) Fire Department. He is currently on detail as the department’s special operations chief. He is a proud member of several fire service organizations including ISFSI, IAFC, IFSTA, and the IABPFF. His motto is, continue to be a student of the profession.

The ISFSI Instruct-o-Gram Live webinar series brings a recently published Instruct-o-Gram alive with the author presenting key topics on implementing the material in your department. This month we are discussing how having a basic understanding of Standpipes systems will ensure firefighters know how these systems are constructed, how to use them correctly, and also troubleshoot problems during responses. Standpipe systems allow firefighters to access water supply and put hose lines more quickly and more efficiently, which allows rescue and fire suppression save lives. 

The program should address: 

• Identify Fire Department Connections or FDCs
• Define the different classes of standpipe systems
• Describe the components of a building standpipe system
• Explain fire department general use of standpipe systems in the course of structural firefighting 

Instructor: 

Dave Bain 

Dave has over 26 years experience in Emergency Services and is the Chief Training Officer for The City of Red Deer Emergency Services, in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. He teaches a wide variety of fire service and EMS topics including Company Officer, EMS training, Hazardous Materials Response, and Fire Behavior. Dave is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Adult Education through the University of the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada. Dave is also a credentialed ISFSI Live Fire – Fixed Facility Instructor.

The ISFSI Instruct-o-Gram Live webinar series brings a recently published Instruct-o-Gram alive with the author presenting key topics on implementing the material in your department. This month we are discussing the purpose and reasoning for a fire department to have a field training officer program and the benefits to the success of probationary firefighters and the long term investment these programs make for the fire department. 

The primary goal of a field training officer program is to serve as a “bridge” between the training a firefighter receives while assigned to the fire academy and the completion of the firefighter’s probationary period. 

The program should address two specific areas: 

• Provide ongoing training with the skills and policies that are necessary for a probationary firefighter to succeed on the department. 
• Provide each probationary firefighter with an additional support network. This support network would allow the FTO to serve as a mentor and educate the probationary firefighter about the traditions, lifestyle, and overall culture associated with being a member of the fire service. 

All firefighters graduate from the fire academy with a standard amount of basic training in fire and EMS skills. The challenge is to take this basic knowledge and learn how to apply it to the day to day activities that occur in the performance of his/her duties. 

The goal of any FTO selection program should be to recruit, select and retain experienced firefighters of the highest caliber to serve as Field Training Officers. The goal also includes phasing probationary firefighters into the department and creating solid foundations on which to build their career.

Instructor: 

Eric Dreiman is the Division Chief of Training at the Indianapolis Fire Department. He started his career in 1990. Eric serves as an adjunct instructor to the Indianapolis Fire Academy and IFD’s Officer’s Development Program. He is a Licensed Paramedic and holds several state and national fire service related certifications. He has a Bachelor’s Degree from Indiana University. Eric also serves on several fire service committees and boards for the State of Indiana. He teaches a wide variety of fire service courses both in Indiana and around the country.

The ISFSI Instruct-o-Gram Live webinar series brings a recently published Instruct-o-Gram alive with the author presenting key topics on implementing the material in your department. This month we are discussing the essential elements needed to administer a physical and tactical set of proficiencies expected of a previously trained driver/operator at a fire incident. 

The driver/operator plays a critical role upon arriving at an incident to establish or support a successful fire attack operation. The operation and effectiveness of the apparatus will often be in proportion to the skills and abilities of the operator. The apparatus and operator are the anchor and support system to the Firefighters in the hot zone. 

The driver/operator should be on-scene expert concerning the location, use, and functions of the tools and equipment on the apparatus. To a large degree, the fire apparatus is essentially a large "toolbox", who is responsible for its contents. 

During this webinar, we will discuss:

• Training in context proficiencies and why they are beneficial
• The various apparatus proficiencies that may be tested
• The benefits of anticipating the needs of attack crews, and how the driver/operator can assist
• The benefits of being in an advantageous position to be an 'extra set of eyes' to perform continuous size-up and situational awareness

Instructor: 

Jeff Betz is a Firefighter at the City of Adrian and Madison Township Fire Departments. He is a retired career Lieutenant and Training Officer, as well as a retired On-call Assistant Chief and Training Officer at each department respectively.

The ISFSI Instruct-o-Gram Live webinar series brings a recently published Instruct-o-Gram alive with the author presenting key topics on implementing the material in your department. This month we are discussing the essential elements needed to facilitate training & education for the company officer who will be tasked with command and control at structure fire incidents.

A structure fire does not discriminate based on who is managing the incident—the fire is going to behave in a manner whether a company officer or chief officer is commanding the incident.  Successfully management an incident is a combination of simulation training, case study review, education, and real-world experience.

This IOG webinar will provide the fire service instructor with the essential elements needed to facilitate training & education for the company officer who will be tasked with command & control at structure fire incidents.  Specific topic areas will include the following:

• The importance of fireground command
• Roles and responsibilities of the incident commander
• Routine incident command deficiencies at the company officer level
• The NIOSH “5”
• How to build simulation slides that will enhance recognition primed decision making

Incident management is not designed to extinguish fires, conduct searches, and perform ventilation.  It is designed to manage firefighters who are tasked with assignments that satisfy incident priorities.  As a legendary fire chief once stated, “the first five minutes determine the next five hours.”

Instructor: 

Demond Simmons is a member of the Oakland (CA) Fire Department. He is currently on detail as the department’s special operations chief.  He is a proud member of several fire service organizations including ISFSI, IAFC, IFSTA, and the IABPFF.  His motto is, continue to be a student of the profession.