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Welcome to TRADENET: Emergency Services Information Exchange Network
A National Fire Academy Sponsored Activity
December 24, 2015
The objective of TRADENET is to provide a forum for members of Emergency Response organizations to maximize performance through information sharing. The information provided here must be non-commercial. Reprinted material must be properly cited with author and publisher credits. None of the material shared should be incorporated into any copyrighted programs.
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In This Week's TRADENET
Member Requests for Information
Mobile Integrated Health Program patient eligibility/enrollment/intake/referral forms request
Fire Department Mentoring programs
Executive Fire Officer Program
Residential fire sprinkler system mandates: extent of citizen and firefighter resistance
Featured This Week
Let's Put a Freeze on Winter Fires
UL's Involvement in Hoverboard Certification
UAV Flight School For Emergency Responders
From Firefighter to Fire Chief: Hard Truths Everyone Needs to Know
Basic Aircraft Firefighting Hazards
Firefighter Training on Post-Blast Response Available
FESHE-Recognized Institutions
TRADENET call for higher education articles
Student Applications Reminder
National Events Calendar
TRADE Regional News
Region VI: TX
TRADE Regional NFA Course Calendar
Important Links
Member Requests for Information
If you have a question or comment for inclusion in the weekly TRADENET newsletter, please send it and your contact information to FEMA-trade@fema.dhs.gov. Please be sure and include your Department or Organization name, your e-mail address, and your preferred method of receiving feedback. USFA reserves the right to edit content or reject any material submitted.
Fire Service Requests
1.
I'm looking for examples of Mobile Integrated Health Program patient eligibility/enrollment/intake/referral forms.
Thanks.
Doug Baier, Medical Officer
Bremerton Fire Department
911 Park Avenue
Bremerton, WA 98337
Email: douglas.baier@ci.bremerton.wa.us
2.
Hello,
I am looking for any information on Fire Department Mentoring programs (Policy, Task Books, Check sheets, for all ranks, Etc.)
Please email me if you have info you can share.
Thank you
Darren Read
Butte County Fire Department
Darren.Read@fire.ca.gov
Emergency Medical Services Requests
There are no EMS requests this week.
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Executive Fire Officer Program
The US Fire Administration and National Fire Academy's (NFA) Executive Fire Officer Program (EFOP) provides senior fire officers with a broad perspective on various facets of fire and emergency services administration. Over 4,000 Officers and administrators have graduated from the EFOP since its inception in 1985. These graduates have gone on to make significant changes in community risk reduction and emergency services management.
This newsletter section will publish outstanding applied research projects produced from the work of these students.
To learn more about the EFOP go to: http://www.usfa.fema.gov/training/nfa/programs/efop.html
To reach this and other published EFOP research, Go to: EFOP 4.0 Research Papers
Residential fire sprinkler system mandates: extent of citizen and firefighter resistance
by Michael E. Dell'Orfano, South Metro. Fire Rescue Authority
Summary:
Residential fire sprinklers, celebrated as the solution to America's fire problem, were finally mandated in every U.S. model building code. The problem was that South Metro Fire Rescue Authority was faced with repeated resistance when trying to adopt the new residential fire sprinkler system requirements. Traditional resistance from elected officials and stakeholders appeared to be compounded by resistance from within the fire service organization. The purpose of this research was to identify the extent of internal resistance towards residential fire sprinkler systems and to analyze the impact of past residential fire sprinkler system mandates on citizen attitudes. The research questions were: (a) Is there a difference in familiarity with residential fire sprinkler systems between firefighters, citizens in protected homes and citizens in unprotected homes; (b) Is there a difference in home fire risk perception between firefighters, citizens in protected homes and citizens in unprotected homes; and (c) Is there a difference in acceptance of residential fire sprinkler systems between firefighters, citizens in protected homes and citizens in unprotected homes? A descriptive research approach was utilized to analyze survey results and included additional insight from focus groups. Results showed that citizens already living with previously-mandated sprinklers were much more knowledgeable about sprinklers compared to the general population, more aware of their home fire risk compared to all other populations, and much more accepting of sprinklers by appreciating their benefits, wanting them for their next home and agreeing that sprinklers should be a minimum level of safety for all new homes. Firefighters were also familiar with sprinklers but had similar, or more negative attitudes and perceptions toward sprinklers compared to the general population. Recommendations included increased education for those living with sprinklers, developing an outreach program for firefighters and replicating the study to look further at various demographics.
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Featured This Week
TRADENET Call for Training Articles of Interest
TRADE members are invited to submit articles of interest for publication. Each week we will showcase your agency, training program or member submission in future TRADENET publications.
Must be a participating TRADE institution.
Articles of interest should be 250 to 500 words.
Articles cannot have embedded photographs or graphics.
Submission must be approved by your Chief, Training Chief or Program Director and must include both the Author's and approving authorities contact information.
Submission may include PDF attachments (3MG or less). Include a link for larger attachments.
Email your submissions to: FEMA-trade@fema.dhs.gov
Let's Put a Freeze on Winter Fires
#Christmas tree fires are dangerous! Help prevent holiday fires. http://www.usfa.fema.gov/img/share/safety_tips_winter_fires_water_your_tree.1200x900.png
If your tree feels dry, throw it out.
Join us for a Free Webinar from the Vision 20/20 Project
What an Authority Having Jurisdiction Needs to Know About Product Testing and Listing
When: Tuesday, January 19, 2016
o 11:00 a.m. Eastern
o 10:00 a.m. Central
o 9:00 a.m. Mountain
o 8:00 a.m. Pacific
Click here to register
Evolving technology and an increased demand for manufacturers to bring new products to market quickly can create challenges for the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) responsible for reviewing or approving construction documents and discerning if a new product is acceptable for use. Technical data sheets often include a myriad of certification marks and references to a variety of test methods, some of which may be different than the AHJ is accustomed to seeing. Ultimately the AHJ is responsible for working through this material and approving products and equipment.
This webinar will provide the viewer with:
• An overview on the historic impacts, legal and code requirements for products to be evaluated by an independent testing facility
• How to verify that a testing/approval agency is qualified to evaluate various products
• Strategies for AHJs to verify a product or certification mark is acceptable and alternative approaches for new products where a test method is not yet available
Presenter: David Smith, Deputy Fire Marshal, Lake Oswego (OR)
Click here to register
This webinar from the Vision 20/20 Project is being done in partnership with the International Association of Fire Chiefs and is funded by a DHS Fire Prevention and Safety Grant to the IFE-USA Branch.
Sign up for updates from Vision 20/20
UL's Involvement in Hoverboard Certification
At UL, our public safety mission is at the forefront of everything we do. Our goal is to help provide peace of mind to consumers that the products they buy are safe for use. To date, UL has yet to certify any hoverboards for safety.
To learn more visit http://ul.com/newsroom/featured/uls-involvement-in-hoverboard-certification/
Bruce E. Johnson
Senior Regulatory Engineer
Codes and Advisory Services
UL LLC
Bruce.Johnson@ul.com
M: 631-680-5174
W: ul.com
UAV Flight School For Emergency Responders
University of Cincinnati: July 11-15, 2016 [AEEM3077-002]
Lead Prof: Bryan Brown, UC Aerospace / MS
http://ceas.uc.edu/content/dam/aero/docs/fire/Brown%20resume.pdf
brownbp@mail.uc.edu (Cell 513-429-9335)
At the University of Cincinnati, Aerospace Engineering, and Fire Science & Emergency Management, have partnered up to create a drone flight school for emergency responders. The purpose of this class is to show how drone technology can be incorporated into emergency response, including STRUCTURE FIRE, HAZMAT, SPECIAL OPERATIONS. The class will be first ever offered at UC, after FAA issued UC a certificate, Oct. 2015: http://www.uc.edu/news/NR.aspx?id=21421
It will be a one-week residency, July 11-15, 2016 (3 credits), with flights at Wilmington Airport, OH. The class will learn the current laws and privacy concerns surrounding these drones. We will then teach the basics of how to fly these drones and where the technology is going including autonomous and intelligent flight. The class will then focus on operating drones in a safe, reliable, and accountable manner. Finally, the discussion on how emergency responders can receive the authorization to fly these drones for their departments.
From Firefighter to Fire Chief: Hard Truths Everyone Needs to Know
Posted by Dan Kerrigan on December 16, 2015 at 8:43am Fire Engineering Blog
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I hope what you're about to read upsets you.
Annually, on average, there are between 80-100 line-of-duty-deaths (LODD).
Annually, on average, approximately 50% of LODDs are due to sudden cardiac events (SCE).
Annually, there are also between 800 and 900 non-fatal yet high-impact SCEs reported. This figure is believed to be drastically underreported (Smith, 2015).
According to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine (study period: 1994-2004), an average of 1% of a firefighter's time is spent in fire suppression activities, yet it accounts for over 32% of cardiac related LODDs (Kales, 2007).
You see, there's a serious problem in the fire service when it comes to health and wellness. No one can deny the fact that for decades upon decades, our number one killer has been our own poor health. The problem is, it's an intellectual agreement for many. In other words, while many support firefighter health and wellness in fundamental terms, far fewer are doing anything about it. And, as improbable as it may seem, there are even some out there that still try to deny or minimize the issue.
Let me give you some more information that should raise your eyebrows. It is what we know – either as a result of reliable statistics, formal clinical studies, or both:
The median age of first heart attack in the general population is 66.
The median age of first heart attack for firefighters is 49.
From 2005-2014, the average age of firefighter cardiac-related LODDs was 52.8.
79.5% of the career fire service is considered overweight or obese; 33.5% of the career fire service is considered obese. 78% of the volunteer fire service is considered overweight or obese; 43.2% of the volunteer fire service is considered obese (Jahnke, 2015).
READ MORE: http://community.fireengineering.com/profiles/blog/show?id=1219672:BlogPost:623866&cmpid=EnlFireEngWeeklyDecember162015
Basic Aircraft Firefighting Hazards
12/03/2015 Retrieved from Fire Engineering on 12/23/2015
By: JACOB McAFEE
I have been responding to aircraft accidents and mishaps my entire career, and I have seen some of the amazing ways aircraft hazards can sneak up on you and challenge you to think outside the box. Have you heard that once an aircraft is on the ground, it's no different from a structure fire? I don't agree; I have been a part of multiple rotary wing and fixed wing aircraft crashes for military and civilian aircraft. In that time, only three have actually crashed on the airfield. Why is that important? Because mutual-aid partners of aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) response organizations typically arrive first and apply the same strategy and tactics that normally would apply at any other fire. This is not good because the chief or company officer is making decisions without knowing the hazards that threaten him and his firefighters. Too often, aircraft hazards are taken for granted or not even considered.
READ MORE: http://www.fireengineering.com/articles/print/volume-168/issue-11/departments/training-notebook/basic-aircraft-firefighting-hazards.html?cmpid=EnlFireEngWeeklyDecember162015&eid=293125521&bid=1258459
Firefighter Training on Post-Blast Response Available
11/23/2015 Retrieved from Fire Engineering on 12/23/2015
The Firefighters Support Foundation's (FSF) newest training program, Post-Blast Response is now available free of charge. The program is presented by August Vernon, the well-known Emergency Management subject matter expert.
The 32-minute video is a presentation of the material in the accompanying 47-slide PowerPoint presentation. It covers the reasons that this is an important subject for firefighters, EMTs, search and rescue, and emergency management personnel. It describes the actions and tactics to be employed immediately after the blast is called in, while arriving on scene, during the first critical minutes, and throughout what will certainly be a lengthy investigation. "This program also describes ways in which various the public safety agencies need to work together and describes critical elements of the ICS system that will play a key role," says FSF President David Kenik.
READ MORE: http://www.fireengineering.com/articles/2015/11/firefighter-training-on-post-blast-response-available.html?cmpid=EnlFireEngWeeklyDecember182015&eid=293125520&bid=1260736
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FESHE-Recognized Institutions
TRADENET Call for Higher Education Articles of Interest
FESHE Recognized Schools are invited to submit articles of interest for publication. Each week we will showcase your institution, program or student submission in future TRADENET publications.
1. Must be a participating FESHE Recognized institution or High School associated with a FESHE Recognized school.
2. Articles of interest should be 250 to 500 words.
3. Articles cannot have embedded photographs or graphics.
4. Submission must be approved by your program Dean or Chair and must include both the Author's and approving authorities contact information.
5. Submission may include PDF attachments (3MG or less). Include a link for larger attachments.
Email your submissions to: FEMA-trade@fema.dhs.gov
Student Applications Reminder
FESHE Recognized Schools are reminded that student applications are due within two weeks of issuing final grades. Short form applications may be downloaded at: http://www.usfa.fema.gov/nfa/about/attend/apply.shtm
Please make certain that students complete block#6 of the form with their FEMA SID number which may be obtained by going to: https://cdp.dhs.gov/femasid
Once program Coordinators have bundled the applications they must be sent to the following address during the appropriate application period:
Office of Admissions, Building I, Room 216
National Emergency Training Center
16825 South Seton Avenue
Emmitsburg, MD 21727-8998
(800) 238-3358, ext. 1035 or
(301) 447-1035
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National Events Calendar
EMS Today Conference – Baltimore, MD: February 25-27, 2016
4th National Model Performance In Fire Prevention Symposium - Fairfax, VA: March 10-12, 2016
CA Fire Prevention Institute (CFPI) - Buellton, CA: March 14-18, 2016
Fire Department Instructors Conference - Indianapolis, IN: April 18-23,2016
Fire & Life Safety Educators Conference of the Rockies - Colorado Springs, CO: April 26-28, 2016
National Professional Development Symposium - Emmitsburg, MD: June 27-29, 2016
National Fire Academy Application Calendar
First semester: Course dates Oct. 1, 2016 to March 31, 2017
Application Open: Apr. 15, 2016 Applications Close: June 15, 2016
Second semester: Course dates: Apr. 1, 2016 to Sept. 30, 2016
Application Open: Oct. 15, 2016 Application Close: Dec. 15, 2016
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TRADE Regional News
REGION VI
Leadership Development Symposium
January 11-13, 2016
San Marcos, Texas
Embassy Suites Conference Center
-General & Break Out Sessions
-NO admission Fee for Texas departments
-Out-of-State attendee / $150
Info: www.teex.org/leadership
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TRADE Regional NFA Course Calendar
Free National Fire Academy Courses in your Area
The National Fire Academy offers free, high-quality fire and EMS training for the fire and emergency services and allied professionals in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Our off-campus training courses will help you to deal more effectively with fire and related emergencies, while providing you with the perfect opportunity to network with peers from across your state and region.
Our entire off-campus schedule is available at apps.usfa.fema.gov/nfacourses/main/schedule/off-campus
For information on upcoming free courses offered in your state and training points of contact, select a link below.
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