School Policies

1. Registration

Return registration and waiver forms no later that August 1, 2008
Registration fee must accompany registration form.
Registration fees are not refundable.
When filling out the registration form, indicate a first, second, or third choice next to the appropriate course on the application form.

2. Certificates will be issued at the close of each class, after receipt of the evaluation form.

3. This school/corporation is not in any way affiliated with any political party or government, in the United States or Canada, whatsoever, and does not endorse or recommend, either factually or implied, any of the vendor items on display or used for instruction in any of its programs.

4. Students must be facial hair compliant for all classes requiring SCBA equipment.

Student Regulations

1. All registrants must be members in good standing of a Recognized fire, or rescue organization.

2. All students attending the school must do so with the consent of the head of their organization, verify they are covered by their organizations insurance and be physically qualified.

3. FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR is a requirement of all students attending a program involving field training exercises.

4. HORSE-PLAY/ALCOHOL/ DRUGS will not be tolerated. Students found to be involved in this type of activity will be expelled from the program and will not be allowed a certificate.

5. It is the student’s responsibility, along with the instructor’s to keep the classroom and field training sites clean.

6. By virtue of Vermont State Law, smoking is NOT PERMITTED on school grounds. To comply, you must be completely off the property, across the street.

One Day Classes:

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See our two day classes!

Advance Fire Behavior/Flash Over Simulator

This 8-hr class was developed to introduce students to the warning signs and conditions leading up to the Flashover. Several hours of classroom presentation will be followed by the students witnessing actual Flashover Simulator.

Prerequisites: Firefighter I, SCBA proficiency, Verification form signed by Chief.
Equipment needs: (Structural) PPE with SCBA
Class Limit: 18
Instructor: VFA
Saturday class only

Fire Officer 101

So you are a Fire Officer Now!!! So what does that really mean'? What responsibilities do you have'? What liabilities do yon face? Hey, I wasn't bargaining on a questions like this! If you this then you don't want to miss this dynamic session that puts it all on the line of what it truly means to be an officer in today's fire service. This power packed program will focus on the nuts and bolts of being a fire officer. You will not want to miss this down and dirty hack to basics for new and future officers. Come and learn just what it means to step up to and accept the fire officers role in today's fire service. Come learn what responsibilities yon have and how you make a difference as and officer.

Prerequisites: none
Equipment Needs: Notebook and Pen
Instructor: Doug Cline,
Saturday class only

Company Officer to Command Officer

Shake Rattle and Roll "Leadership Out Of the Box" Power: is the ability to command or apply force. Authority: is the right to command and expend resources. A leader is one who can generate effective individual and group action to accomplish goals. So yon want to be a Command Officer? Do you want to be a part of status Quo or part of an exclusive group who belong to Shake, Rattle and Roll crew? Can you really handle it. Do you really want to be a Command Officer? Do you have what it takes? Come and find out as this program will shake yon up, rattle you around and roll you out. Whether or not you make the cut, well that is yet to be seen. You will not want to miss this thrilling program that will explore Leadership Out of the Box. Come find out what it takes to be a Command Officer in today's fire service. Steel toed shoes are recommended as this program has been known to
step on a few toes during the Shake and Roll portions.

Prerequisites: None
Equipment Needs: Notebook and Pen
Class limit: None
Instructor: Doug Cline
Saturday class only

Emergency Traffic Control: (for Fire and Ambulance)

This course conveys information needed for working safely in and around emergency temporary traffic control areas and leave the class with an understanding of the dangers involved with flagging. This course is based on information from the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), part 61. Importance of correct flagging procedures, Identification of traffic control devices, vehicle locations at an emergency scene, safety and responsibilities.

Prerequisites: None
Equipment needs: None
Class limit: 20 - 30
This class is sponsored in part by: Reynolds & Sons, Inc., Safety Plus Division
Instructor: Chris Labarge (VLCT)
Saturday or Sunday classes

Rookie Course

This class will cover: Safety, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) , types uses, components, advantages & disadvantages. Self - Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Class room - Open circuit, Hi/ Low pressure, Don1 Doff, Changing cylinders, reading gauges, inspection, advantages & disadvantages. Discussion W/ Power Point. Hand Tool Identification, Ground Ladder Identification, Fire Extinguishers, Fire Streams & Team Movements. Practical's - SCBA, Structural PPE, ground Ladders ID and Carries, Fire Extinguishers 2 Gal water can (Live Fire ??), Fire Streams& movements pulling hose, water streams, hose movement, partner1 team movements, maters streams & everyone loves packing and repacking hose.

Prerequisites: Verification form signed by Chief and facial hair compliant
Equipment needs: (Structural) PPE with SCBA
Class Limit: 15
Class room only
Instructor: Michael Farrar
Saturday or Sunday classes