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• Annual Fit Testing Schedule

  • Start
    01 Jan 2019
  •  
    09:00
  • End
    13 Aug 2019
  •  
    10:00
  • Location
    Station Rotations - See Announcement

  Annual SCBA FIT Test – 2019 Schedule

  Pursuant to 29 CFR 1910.134(f), NFPA1404 - SCBA Program, and NFPA 1500- Health and Safety Program; all WCFR Responders whom may be placed into a respiratory protection apparatus shall undergo a FIT Test for such apparatus.

  WCFR will offer a monthly testing schedule which will be held at each fire station for the convenience of our volunteer staff.  Responders are encouraged to attend by station assignment but may attend any available offering.  Responders whom have been FIT tested in another department may submit documentation but are encouraged to retest.         

  Volunteer Schedule

  Location                        Date                              Time          

  Station 1                               Monday, January 9^th          18:30hrs 

  Station 2                               Tuesday, February 5^th       18:30hrs

  Station 3                               Monday, March 4^th              18:30hrs

  Station 4                               Tuesday, April 9^th               18:30hrs

  Station 5                               Monday, May 6^th                  18:30hrs

  Station 6                               Monday, June 11^th              18:30hrs

  Station 8                               Monday,  July 8^th                18:30hrs

  Station 10                             Tuesday, August 13^th        18:30hrs

  Career Schedule               (career members need not register)

  Location                        Date                                 Time

  ESA Lane TC                       Wednesday, January 16^th   09:00hrs     (C Shift)        

  ESA Lane TC                       Thursday, January 17^th       09:00hrs     (A Shift)        

  ESA Lane TC                       Friday, January 18^th              09:00hrs     (B Shift)        

  Registration:         District Chiefs Shall Submit the FIT Test Log for their respective staff in advance of their scheduled date.

  Contact

  Information:          Captain Maiatico, gmaiatico@warrencountyfire.com                       

                                      Lieutenant Sirna, msirna@warrencountyfire.com

  
  

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• New Volunteer Orientation

  • When
    05 Feb 2019
  •  
    18:30 - 20:00
  • Location
    Fire & Rescue Training & Continuing Education Center - ESA Lane, Classroom #1

  Register

  The New Volunteer Orientation Program was developed by the Recruitment and Retention Committee of WCFR to highlight the need for volunteers in Fire and EMS Services.  This program will provide an overview of the entire Department of Fire and Rescue Services and will discuss the challenges the new volunteer will face through the training process, emergency response and continued involvement in the volunteer service.  The "new" volunteer will learn from his/her peer's new and innovative ways to overcome the challenges that often result in the loss of a volunteer firefighter or EMT.

  During the course, the new volunteer will learn the training progression of Fire, EMS, and Driver certifications and the requirements and commitments of each.

  After this program and the fingerprinting process have been completed, the new volunteer will receive their training identification number, accountability tags, and photo ID badge.

  Cost:  None

  Registration:  Students should register online at www.warrencountyfire.com, or contact the R&R Coordinator

  Contact: Brenda Diehl, Recruitment & Retention Coordinator, 540-636-3830 or bdiehl@warrencountyfire.com 

  Orientation is offered Monthly on the First Tuesday of Each Month at 18:30 hrs. 

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• Firefighter Stress First Aid

  • When
    06 Feb 2019
  •  
    18:30 - 22:30
  • Location
    Warren County Fire/Rescue Training Center - ESA Lane, Classroom #2

  Register

  Firefighter Stress First Aid (SFA) recognizes quickly those individuals who are reacting to a wide range of stressors in their work and personal lives, and are in need of interventions to promote healing. SFA offers a spectrum of one-on-one or group interventions to ensure safety, reduce the risk for more severe stress reactions and to promote recovery. SFA monitors the progress of recovery to ensure return to full function and well-being. SFA bridges individuals to higher levels of care as needed. SFA training discusses the principles of peer teams in the fire service and how they can be organized to promote healing. This part of the new model for Firefighter Behavioral Health may be the most important as fire departments adapt to new ways of supporting firefighters.

     

  Prerequisites:      NONE - Department Leadership is highly encouraged to attend

  Cost:  NONE

  Training Registration is required online at:  www.warrencountyfire.com by February 4, 2019.   

  Contact:  Captain Gerry Maiatico - gmaiatico@warrencountyfire.com

     

   

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• Introduction to Technical Rescue - Module 2

  • Start
    09 Feb 2019
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  • End
    10 Feb 2019
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    ESA Lane Training Center
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  Module 2 is a 16 hour introductory classroom and practical course addressing the job performance requirements of NFPA 1006.  This course will require basic rescue skills in the low and high angle environments to include site operations; establishment of landing zones for helicopter operations; victim management; rope, knots, and anchoring systems.  This course is designed for personnel who will actually serve on or in support of a technical rescue incident.  Students will receive a VDFP Certificate of Attendance.  Successful completion of Module 1 is required prior to Module 2.  Students must be 18 years of age and have completed a VDFP approved Hazardous Materials Awareness training program prior to attending.

  Prerequisites:  Successful completion of the VDFP INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL RESCUE - MODULE 1 Online through the Knowledge Center.  Module 1 certificate must be either on file or available for review at start of the class.

  Cost:  No Cost.

  Registration Forms are Due by February 1, 2019.

  WCFR Contact:  Captain Catlett @ kcatlett@warrencountyfire.com

   

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• 2019 Emergency Medical Technician Course - Hybrid Offering

  • Start
    13 Feb 2019
  • End
    06 Jul 2019
  • Location
    ESA Lane Training Center
  • Spaces left
    21

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  Online 

  In-person meets on Saturdays, 0800 hrs - 1700 hrs

  **schedule will include limited weeknight classes**

  Click the link below to view the full schedule: 

  (FULL SCHEDULE TO BE RELEASED ON 01/01/19) 

  In our Hybrid EMT course, the entire didactic portion of the program is done online and as a result, the amount of face-to-face time is used for practical skills training only.  For example, when the course begins, students will meet with their instructors and classmates only one day a week for the practical skills or "hands-on" sessions and do the classroom assignments on their own from home using a computer and the Internet.  Using Jones & Bartlett's Navigate System, through Learning Management System (LMS), instruction for our Hybrid EMT course is delivered through media (interactive PowerPoints, videos, links, and audio technology) and the Internet.  Our course also has an online discussion board and live chat feature for enhanced interaction between the instructors and students.  Even though you get to dictate what kind of schedule you can have and what time you will do your work, participating in this course will definitely require you to maintain the discipline to make weekly deadlines on time.

  Prerequisites:  Students must be at least 16 years of age or older at the start of class.

  Cost:  $400.00  - ***Payment is by check at the first class ***

  Must have a minimum number of students registered to conduct the course.

  Training Registration Forms are to be submitted online at: http://www.warrencountyfire.com.   

  Training Registration is due by Friday, January 25, 2019.

  Contact:  Captain Catlett kcatlett@warrencountyfire.com

   

   

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• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Course (CPR)

  • When
    19 Feb 2019
  •  
    18:30 - 22:30
  • Location
    Fire & Rescue Training and Continuing Education Center - ESA Lane, Classroom #1
  • Spaces left
    11

  Register

  Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an emergency procedure that combines chest compressions often with artificial ventilation in an effort to manually preserve intact brain function until further measures are taken to restore spontaneous blood circulation and breathing in a person who is in cardiac arrest. This program will train the healthcare provider and professional responders how to recognize a life-threatening emergency, how to provide basic life support, and what to do in case of an airway obstruction or choking.

  Prerequisites:  **Must be Affiliated with a County of Warren Public Safety Organization - OR Approved by Fire Administration ** 

  Cost:  None

  Training Registration Forms are to be submitted at www.warrencountyfire.com

  WCFR Contact Info: Captain Maiatico - gmaiatico@warrencountyfire.com

  This course is provided on the Third Tuesday of Every Other Month.

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• New Volunteer Orientation

  • When
    05 Mar 2019
  •  
    18:30 - 20:00
  • Location
    Fire & Rescue Training & Continuing Education Center - ESA Lane, Classroom #1

  Register

  The New Volunteer Orientation Program was developed by the Recruitment and Retention Committee of WCFR to highlight the need for volunteers in Fire and EMS Services.  This program will provide an overview of the entire Department of Fire and Rescue Services and will discuss the challenges the new volunteer will face through the training process, emergency response and continued involvement in the volunteer service.  The "new" volunteer will learn from his/her peer's new and innovative ways to overcome the challenges that often result in the loss of a volunteer firefighter or EMT.

  During the course, the new volunteer will learn the training progression of Fire, EMS, and Driver certifications and the requirements and commitments of each.

  After this program and the fingerprinting process have been completed, the new volunteer will receive their training identification number, accountability tags, and photo ID badge.

  Cost:  None

  Registration:  Students should register online at www.warrencountyfire.com, or contact the R&R Coordinator

  Contact: Brenda Diehl, Recruitment & Retention Coordinator, 540-636-3830 or bdiehl@warrencountyfire.com 

  Orientation is offered Monthly on the First Tuesday of Each Month at 18:30 hrs. 

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• VDFP Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC) Level: S-1, S-2 & S-3

  • Start
    17 Mar 2019
  •  
  • End
    24 Mar 2019
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    ESA Lane Training Center; Practical Location - Skyline High School

  Register

  This course is designed to enhance safe vehicle operation by stressing theory and principles of defensive driving in both emergency and nonemergency situations. Vehicle laws pertinent to the operation of emergency vehicles is included in the course. This class is not designed to teach the student to drive, but rather to explain how emergency driving differs from nonemergency driving. Although some driving experience will be gained through the practical exercises, it is strongly recommended that the student have adequate driving experience in the vehicle.

   

  Prerequisites:  Students must have a valid driver’s license in order to participate in the practical exercises. Students must be 18 years of age (minimum) to attend and receive certification. 

  Cost:  No Cost.

  Registration:  Training Registration must be completed online at www.warrencountyfire.com by March 10, 2019.

  WCFR Contact:  Captain G. Maiatico @ gmaiatico@warrencountyfire.com  

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• New Volunteer Orientation

  • When
    02 Apr 2019
  •  
    18:30 - 20:00
  • Location
    Fire & Rescue Training & Continuing Education Center - ESA Lane, Classroom #1

  Register

  The New Volunteer Orientation Program was developed by the Recruitment and Retention Committee of WCFR to highlight the need for volunteers in Fire and EMS Services.  This program will provide an overview of the entire Department of Fire and Rescue Services and will discuss the challenges the new volunteer will face through the training process, emergency response and continued involvement in the volunteer service.  The "new" volunteer will learn from his/her peer's new and innovative ways to overcome the challenges that often result in the loss of a volunteer firefighter or EMT.

  During the course, the new volunteer will learn the training progression of Fire, EMS, and Driver certifications and the requirements and commitments of each.

  After this program and the fingerprinting process have been completed, the new volunteer will receive their training identification number, accountability tags, and photo ID badge.

  Cost:  None

  Registration:  Students should register online at www.warrencountyfire.com, or contact the R&R Coordinator

  Contact: Brenda Diehl, Recruitment & Retention Coordinator, 540-636-3830 or bdiehl@warrencountyfire.com 

  Orientation is offered Monthly on the First Tuesday of Each Month at 18:30 hrs. 

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• Swiftwater / Flood Boat Operator

  • Start
    11 Apr 2019
  •  
  • End
    14 Apr 2019
  •  
  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    Classroom - ESA Lane Training Center, Practical - South Fork Shenandoah River/Compton Rapids

  Register

  This course is designed to introduce students to boat operation on swift water and flood water. During the course students gain experience reading moving water and operating boats in current. Using a motor and paddles, students will practice such skills as use and avoidance of hydraulics, ferrying across current, and obstacle navigation will be practiced in class I and II whitewater. Students then progress to operating both up and down stream in class III and above whitewater. Other exercises include multiple boat operations.

    This course meets the WCFR Boat Operator Requirement.

  Prerequisites:          Swiftwater / Flood Rescue – Operations Level      

  Cost:                    None

  Registration:        Training Registration is required online at: www.warrencountyfire.com   

  -Registration due by April 5, 2019

  WCFR Contact Information:

  Gerry Maiatico gmaiatico@warrencountyfire.com

  George Lewis: glewis@warrencountyfire.com

  
  

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• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Course (CPR)

  • When
    16 Apr 2019
  •  
    18:30 - 22:30
  • Location
    Fire & Rescue Training and Continuing Education Center - ESA Lane, Classroom #1
  • Spaces left
    12

  Register

  Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an emergency procedure that combines chest compressions often with artificial ventilation in an effort to manually preserve intact brain function until further measures are taken to restore spontaneous blood circulation and breathing in a person who is in cardiac arrest. This program will train the healthcare provider and professional responders how to recognize a life-threatening emergency, how to provide basic life support, and what to do in case of an airway obstruction or choking.

  Prerequisites:  **Must be Affiliated with a County of Warren Public Safety Organization - OR Approved by Fire Administration ** 

  Cost:  None

  Training Registration Forms are to be submitted at www.warrencountyfire.com

  WCFR Contact Info: Captain Maiatico - gmaiatico@warrencountyfire.com

  This course is provided on the Third Tuesday of Every Other Month.

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• New Volunteer Orientation

  • When
    07 May 2019
  •  
    18:30 - 20:00
  • Location
    Fire & Rescue Training & Continuing Education Center - ESA Lane, Classroom #1

  Register

  The New Volunteer Orientation Program was developed by the Recruitment and Retention Committee of WCFR to highlight the need for volunteers in Fire and EMS Services.  This program will provide an overview of the entire Department of Fire and Rescue Services and will discuss the challenges the new volunteer will face through the training process, emergency response and continued involvement in the volunteer service.  The "new" volunteer will learn from his/her peer's new and innovative ways to overcome the challenges that often result in the loss of a volunteer firefighter or EMT.

  During the course, the new volunteer will learn the training progression of Fire, EMS, and Driver certifications and the requirements and commitments of each.

  After this program and the fingerprinting process have been completed, the new volunteer will receive their training identification number, accountability tags, and photo ID badge.

  Cost:  None

  Registration:  Students should register online at www.warrencountyfire.com, or contact the R&R Coordinator

  Contact: Brenda Diehl, Recruitment & Retention Coordinator, 540-636-3830 or bdiehl@warrencountyfire.com 

  Orientation is offered Monthly on the First Tuesday of Each Month at 18:30 hrs. 

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• New Volunteer Orientation

  • When
    04 Jun 2019
  •  
    18:30 - 20:00
  • Location
    Fire & Rescue Training & Continuing Education Center - ESA Lane, Classroom #1

  Register

  The New Volunteer Orientation Program was developed by the Recruitment and Retention Committee of WCFR to highlight the need for volunteers in Fire and EMS Services.  This program will provide an overview of the entire Department of Fire and Rescue Services and will discuss the challenges the new volunteer will face through the training process, emergency response and continued involvement in the volunteer service.  The "new" volunteer will learn from his/her peer's new and innovative ways to overcome the challenges that often result in the loss of a volunteer firefighter or EMT.

  During the course, the new volunteer will learn the training progression of Fire, EMS, and Driver certifications and the requirements and commitments of each.

  After this program and the fingerprinting process have been completed, the new volunteer will receive their training identification number, accountability tags, and photo ID badge.

  Cost:  None

  Registration:  Students should register online at www.warrencountyfire.com, or contact the R&R Coordinator

  Contact: Brenda Diehl, Recruitment & Retention Coordinator, 540-636-3830 or bdiehl@warrencountyfire.com 

  Orientation is offered Monthly on the First Tuesday of Each Month at 18:30 hrs. 

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• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Course (CPR)

  • When
    18 Jun 2019
  •  
    18:30 - 22:30
  • Location
    Fire & Rescue Training and Continuing Education Center - ESA Lane, Classroom #1
  • Spaces left
    12

  Register

  Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an emergency procedure that combines chest compressions often with artificial ventilation in an effort to manually preserve intact brain function until further measures are taken to restore spontaneous blood circulation and breathing in a person who is in cardiac arrest. This program will train the healthcare provider and professional responders how to recognize a life-threatening emergency, how to provide basic life support, and what to do in case of an airway obstruction or choking.

  Prerequisites:  **Must be Affiliated with a County of Warren Public Safety Organization - OR Approved by Fire Administration ** 

  Cost:  None

  Training Registration Forms are to be submitted at www.warrencountyfire.com

  WCFR Contact Info: Captain Maiatico - gmaiatico@warrencountyfire.com

  This course is provided on the Third Tuesday of Every Other Month.

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• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Course (CPR)

  • When
    20 Aug 2019
  •  
    18:30 - 22:30
  • Location
    Fire & Rescue Training and Continuing Education Center - ESA Lane, Classroom #1
  • Spaces left
    12

  Register

  Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an emergency procedure that combines chest compressions often with artificial ventilation in an effort to manually preserve intact brain function until further measures are taken to restore spontaneous blood circulation and breathing in a person who is in cardiac arrest. This program will train the healthcare provider and professional responders how to recognize a life-threatening emergency, how to provide basic life support, and what to do in case of an airway obstruction or choking.

  Prerequisites:  **Must be Affiliated with a County of Warren Public Safety Organization - OR Approved by Fire Administration ** 

  Cost:  None

  Training Registration Forms are to be submitted at www.warrencountyfire.com

  WCFR Contact Info: Captain Maiatico - gmaiatico@warrencountyfire.com

  This course is provided on the Third Tuesday of Every Other Month.

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• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Course (CPR)

  • When
    15 Oct 2019
  •  
    18:30 - 22:30
  • Location
    Fire & Rescue Training and Continuing Education Center - ESA Lane, Classroom #1
  • Spaces left
    12

  Register

  Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an emergency procedure that combines chest compressions often with artificial ventilation in an effort to manually preserve intact brain function until further measures are taken to restore spontaneous blood circulation and breathing in a person who is in cardiac arrest. This program will train the healthcare provider and professional responders how to recognize a life-threatening emergency, how to provide basic life support, and what to do in case of an airway obstruction or choking.

  Prerequisites:  **Must be Affiliated with a County of Warren Public Safety Organization - OR Approved by Fire Administration ** 

  Cost:  None

  Training Registration Forms are to be submitted at www.warrencountyfire.com

  WCFR Contact Info: Captain Maiatico - gmaiatico@warrencountyfire.com

  This course is provided on the Third Tuesday of Every Other Month.

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• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Course (CPR)

  • When
    17 Dec 2019
  •  
    18:30 - 22:30
  • Location
    Fire & Rescue Training and Continuing Education Center - ESA Lane, Classroom #1
  • Spaces left
    12

  Register

  Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an emergency procedure that combines chest compressions often with artificial ventilation in an effort to manually preserve intact brain function until further measures are taken to restore spontaneous blood circulation and breathing in a person who is in cardiac arrest. This program will train the healthcare provider and professional responders how to recognize a life-threatening emergency, how to provide basic life support, and what to do in case of an airway obstruction or choking.

  Prerequisites:  **Must be Affiliated with a County of Warren Public Safety Organization - OR Approved by Fire Administration ** 

  Cost:  None

  Training Registration Forms are to be submitted at www.warrencountyfire.com

  WCFR Contact Info: Captain Maiatico - gmaiatico@warrencountyfire.com

  This course is provided on the Third Tuesday of Every Other Month.

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