Firefighter I & I I Academy
September 26- October 9, 2010 (Academy Closed)
March 13-26, 2011
April 10-23, 2011
Thank you for your interest in Hutchinson Community College Firefighter Academy.
The academy has been designed to address three facts pertinent to the fire service of Kansas. The first, new personnel need training, goes without need of explanation. The second, training costs are going up, is seen everyday in the brochures from other training agencies that you receive. HCC FIRE is able to keep the cost down through the use of credit hour instruction and the reimbursements this entails. Thirdly, most departments have training divisions that could utilize their time more efficiently at a higher level than essentials. HCC FIRE asks you, when was the last time your training division could concentrate on training apparatus operators in advanced hydraulics, or educating your company officers in leadership skills? These are just two of the vital areas that could improve your department’s customer relations. However, these areas, and many others are placed on the back burner due to essential training requirements of new probationary firefighters.
Let HCC FIRE train your essentials requirements and bring your new firefighters to a level of certification that will bring them back to your department with a sense of accomplishment and pride. The student will receive hands-on experience in everything from catching a hydrant to placing a ladder. A day on the HCC FIRE live fire training field, as well as the SCBA confidence course, is included in this academy. The student will spend hours daily in full gear and SCBA, allowing them to gain a confidence in PPE that many firefighters take years to achieve. Safety and accountability will be stressed throughout this academy.
The next NFPA Firefighter Professional Qualification standard may be an inclusive Firefighter Certification without the distinction of Firefighter I and II. The students who complete HCC FIRE Academy program will be one step ahead in that they will have already achieved the new certification requirements of NFPA.
Also included in the academy is Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations Level training needed for completion of the Firefighter I&II standards.
IFSAC certification testing will be offered at the conclusion of the course at $100.00 per certification. It will be the student’s responsibility to pay the two certifications. The $100 Certification fee is for each level for a total of $200. If the student is a current member of a Kansas Fire Department, the cost is $50.00 per certification for a total of $100.00
LODGING
Lodging is available at the Irish Creek Lodge or area motels. The student will be responsible for making reservations and payment to the motel. The student must advise HCC FIRE of their lodging intentions at the time of enrollment. For specifics, please contact Margy at HCC FIRE 620-728-4460.
MEALS
All meals are the responsibility of the student. There are several eating venues close to the Academy site. Microwaves and a refrigerator are available on site.
TEXTBOOKS
The textbooks for this course will be the IFSTA Essentials of Firefighting, Fifth Edition and IFSTA Hazardous Materials for First Responders, Third Edition, and 2008 Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG). Books can be purchased at the HCC campus store or you may purchase them from your own source.
TRANSPORTATION
Transportation to and from the academy is the responsibility of the student. The student will be made aware of start and end times for all classes and will be held accountable to arrive in a timely manner so as not to be late for class.
NFPA 1001 REQUIREMENTS NOT MET DURING ACADEMY
The emergency medical requirements will not be met at this academy, these requirements are the responsibility of the student. A current CPR/First Aid card or certificate is required.
SCHEDULE FOR ACADEMY
The first Sunday class will start promptly at 1:00 pm. On the days that a night session is scheduled, the students will be given enough time to eat between sessions.
IT MUST BE UNDERSTOOD THAT TARDINESS OR ABSENTEEISM BY THE STUDENT WILL NOT BE TOLERATED.
TWO WEEK SCHEDULE:
SUNDAY (1st Sunday) 1:00-9:00
MONDAY 8:00-5:00
TUESDAY 8:00-5:00 and 6:00-10:00
WEDNESDAY 8:00-5:00
THURSDAY 8:00-5:00 and 6:00-10:00
FRIDAY 8:00-5:00
TIME SCHEDULE MAY BE IDENTICAL FOR BOTH WEEKS.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
OPERATIONS LEVEL
8:00-5:00 Saturday and Sunday, between weeks one and two.
ENROLLMENT
Enrollment will start immediately and close 30 days prior to the start date of the academy or when maximum number of students are enrolled. Due to the pre-reading requirements there will be no late enrollments accepted. The student will be required to fill out an HCC application in its entirety and submit the application along with a $250 deposit to HCC FIRE prior to the student being enrolled, however a fire department may reserve enrollment spots to ensure student placement. The $250 deposit is non-refundable if the student cancels their enrollment within 30 days from the start of the academy.
TRADITIONAL STUDENT OR INDUSTRIAL FIREFIGHTER
REGISTRATION COSTS:
Approx: $722.50 (In-State)
Approx: $977.50 (Out-of-State)
**Plus Additional Costs below.
Above costs are for 7.5 credit hours of tuition & lab fees.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:
*Due to ever changing travel regulations, please contact the nearest American Embassy and inquire as to what Visa will be needed to attend the academy, whether you are attending for non-credit or credit.
No College Credit:
Approx: $1,120.00
**Plus Additional Costs below
College Credit for Int’l Students: Please contact HCC Fire for College Credit procedures and costs.
** ADDITIONAL COSTS:
Certification Tests: $200
SCBA Rental Fee: $200
Bunker Gear Rental: $100
*Gloves & Hood
Purchase : $90 - $95
* Student may provide own SCBA, Bunker Gear, Gloves & Hood. If needed, gloves & hood can be purchased at academy.
KANSAS MUNICIPAL FIREFIGHTER
(CAREER, OR VOLUNTEER)
At this time, part of the registration cost for the Firefighter I & II courses are covered by the Kansas State Training Budget for active Kansas State Firefighters. Haz-Mat tuition and Lab Fees will be billed to your dept. If the firefighter is not covered under the training budget guidelines, registration costs will be approximately $470.00. This includes 7.5 college credit hours of tuition. This registration cost is good only when invoiced to a Fire Department.
Certification fees are $50.00 per certification, totaling $100.00
Student is responsible for certification fees unless your fire dept is billed directly by KU. Application forms will be sent to students from HCC Fire.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT:
HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE FIRE
E-MAIL: westfahlm@hutchcc.edu
E-MAIL: FFacademyinfo@hutchcc.edu
620-728-4460
800-289-3501 ext.4460