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Putnam County Fire & Rescue School - Registration 2013Name:________________________________________________Agency:_______________________________________Adress:______________________________________________________________________________________________City:________________________________________________________State:___________Zip_____________________Home Phone:______________________________________Agency Phone:__________________________________Date of Birth:____________________________________SSN:______________-_________________-_______________Email:________________________________________T-Shirt Size:___________Pre-registration must be postmarked by April 12, 2013. All applicants pre-registering will receive a free Fire SchoolT-shirt. Classes are filled on a first come first serve bases. The Putnam County Fire School reserves the right tocancel classes contingent upon enrollment and to make instructor changes as needed.Pre-registration fee is: $70.00 for all classes plus any book fees as listedRegistrations received after April 12, 2013 up to the day of school will $75.00 plus any book feesas listed minus the free T-shirt1st Selection:____________________________________2nd Selection____________________________________WAIVER OF LIABILITYI agree not to hold the Putnam County Fireman’s Association, its sponsors, its instructors, The Putnam County Board Of Education, or anyoneelse associated with the Putnam County Fire School responsible for any injuries that may occur to me while I am a participant in anyclass or function. I understand that the nature of fire service and rescue classes can be hazardous and I agree to participate in a safe and responsiblemanner. By signing this I certify that I am:_______at least 18 years old, do not need permission to participate in any class._______under 18 years old but at least 16 years old at the time of registration and have my parent’/legal guardian’s permission to participatein the training classes.Signed:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________Signature Date: D.O.BTraining Officer Approval Signed:________________________________________________Date:____________________________PARENTAL RELEASERequired if Student is less than 18 years oldI/We ________________________________________________________________________agree not to hold the Putnam County Fireman’sAssociation, its sponsors, its instructors, RESA III, The Putnam County Board Of Education, or anyone else associated with the PutnamCounty Fire School responsible for any injuries that may occur to my/our son/daughter while he/she is a participant in any class or function.I/We understand that the nature of fire service and rescue classes can be hazardous. I/We have instructed my/our son/daughter to participatein a safe and responsible manner. I/We certify that my son/daughter’s date-of-birth is true and accurate.Signed:_______________________________________________________________________Date: ___________________________Legal Guardian(s) Signature: Relationship: Date:

301) Water Supply LogisticsInstructor– Glen Whittington - Buffalo Fire DeptThis class will be tailored to the experience levels of the students and will encompass watermovement, hydraulics, and water supply management.Pre-requisites: Must have a valid drivers license and be 18 yrs. OldCLASS BEGINS FRIDAY EVENING AT 18:00302) EMT RecertificationInstructor– Wayne Harmon—KCEAAThe EMT Basic Refresher course provides individuals with the training necessary for recertificationas an EMT, as required every two years by the State of West Virginia. The coursequalifies for 24 CEUs. Training content covered by the refresher course includes: patient assessment,patient transport, airway management, cardiovascular emergencies, pediatric andgeriatric patient care, emergency childbirth, bleeding and shock, and head and spine injury,among others.Pre-requisites: Current EMT certificationCLASS BEGINS FRIDAY EVENING AT 18:00303) VFIS EVOCInstructor-Kyle Slate- Lt. Hurricane Fire DeptThis is a combination classroom and practical skills training on emergency vehicleoperations. Safety, legal aspects, inspection and driver responsibilities are covered.Both written and practical examinations are administered. This class meets WV StateFire Commission and WV State EMS initial driver training requirements andrecommendations. This course is designed to meet DOT and NFPA Standards.Pre-requisites: Must have a valid drivers license and be 18 yr. oldClass limit 25CLASS BEGINS FRIDAY EVENING AT 18:00

201) Vehicle and Machinery Rescue Level 2Instructor– Darin Virag. Lieutenant.- Charleston Fire DeptThis program meets or exceeds the requirements for NFPA 1006 Standard for TechnicalRescuer Professional Qualifications, Chapter 10, Level II. The student will learn to performat the Technician Level as specified in NFPA 1670, Standard on Operations and Trainingfor Technical Search and Rescue Incidents, Chapters 8 and 12..Pre-requisites: Vehicle and Machinery Rescue Level 1 or Vehicle Machinery Search &Rescue OpsFull turnout gear with eye protection202) Rescue with your ToolsInstructor- Louie Robinson Ret. Capt.- South Charleston Fire Dept.This 2 day course covers some of the skills used since the 1950’s by firefighters to performrescue with minimal equipment. A-frames with ladders, gin-poles, ladder hinge, and ladderbrake are some examples of some of the skills that will be used.Pre-requisites: NoneHelmet, gloves, boots and clothing to work outside are required.203) Calling the MAYDAYInstructor – Brent Burger— Culloden Fire Dept..Know when you’re in trouble and how to get out of it, fast! Day 1 will be discussing theproper way to call MAYDAY. Day 2 will be filled with scenarios designed to put you in theenvironment of experiencing situations that often occur to firefighters inside a structure.Pre-requisites: FF 1Full turnout gear with SCBA and spare bottle204) Basic Structural FirefightingInstructor– Elza Black—Valley VFDThis class is designed for Firefighters to learn the basics of firefighting, use ofPPE, SCBA, and other techniques used in firefighting.Pre-requisites: 16 Years of age and signed release formFull Turn Out Gear, SCBA, Spare Bottle.Class limit 25JUNIOR LEVEL APPROVED

205) Rope Rescue Level 2Instructor– Rodney Winter — Asst. Chief (Ret.) Charleston FDEmergency responders will have the skills and knowledge required forcertification to Chapter 6. Components include anchors, compound mechanicaladvantages, highline systems, and pick-off systems.Pre-requisites: Rope Rescue Level 1 or Rope Rescue Low and High AngleOps.Please bring your own gear as we will have a limited supply for class.Class limit 25206) ICS 300Instructor– Dan Taaffe— Lieutenant—St.Albans FDThe target audience for this course is for individuals who may assume asupervisory role in expanding incidents. This course provides training on andresources for personnel who require advanced application of the incidentCommand System (ICS).Pre-requisites: ICS 100 & 200Class limit 25207) Man vs. MachineInstructor-Paul Niedbalski Jr. and Steve CavenderStudents will be rotated through stations that cover scenarios such as crush injuries, limbentrapments, and impalements. Specialized rigging and advanced stabilization procedureswill be heavily emphasized.Pre-requisites: Vehicle & Machinery Operations.Full Turn Out Gear, Eye ProtectionClass limit 25208) Tank Truck Response SpecialistInstructor-Tom Keefer—DupontThis class is for the responder that will be involved with tank truck emergencies. Topics coveredinclude tank truck anatomy and design, damage assessment, repair, and transloading.Pre-requisites: Firefighter 1Full Turn Out Gear, Eye ProtectionClass limit 25

209) Public Information Officer (PIO)Instructor-Rudi Raines Kidder—Executive Director, WV Sheriff’s AssociationThis course will fine-tune your public relations job skills. Through individual and groupactivities, students will develop and practice communication skills and identify ways tointegrate all phases of emergency management into a comprehensive public informationprogram.Pre-requisites: None210) Street Smart CombativesInstructor– Ernie Boggs, Steve Lusher & TJ DillonThis class is open to police, fire, or EMS personnel. The student will learn basic selfdefensetechniques in order to neutralize and control a combative individual. Additionally,fear management, reading body language, and verbal judo are topics to be covered.Pre-requisites: NoneClothing Required: Tennis shoes, BDU style pants, t-shirtClass limit 25

101) Meth Lab OpsInstructor– Doug Beasley—Kanawha Co. Sheriff’s Dept.This course is for the benefit of first responders that may encounter working meth labsduring firefighting or rescue operations. The course will cover the components of a lab,the processes involved, and the hazards associated.Pre-requisites: NoneClass Limit 25102) HealthNet LZ ManagementInstructor-HealthNet StaffThe Landing Zone management class teaches the responders on the ground to recognizeweather issues, landing area issues, ie, size, gradient, surface, overhead obstaclesand give a proper report of same. Also, there are issues regarding approachingthe aircraft, patient loading etc.Class Limit 25

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Hurricane High SchoolEXIT 34Coming from the West (Huntington):Take exit 34 (Hurricane), turn right. Get into left lane before the next light. Turn left onto TeaysValley Road.Go approximately 1 mile, the high school is on the left .Coming from the East (Charleston):Take exit 34 (Hurricane), left lane, turn left. At the next light, turn left onto Teays Valley Road.Go approximately 1 mile, the high school is on the left.