Training Dates Announced for Fireground Responsibilities of the Incident Commander Program

NYSAFC recently announced a complete schedule for its new training, Fireground Responsibilities of the Incident Commander. This 20-hour program is designed to assist fire departments in meeting the Best Practices for Incident Commanders as outlined by the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services Office of Fire Prevention and Control and referenced by the New York State Department of Labor Public Employee Safety and Health Bureau.

The training includes a lecture and discussions, as well as interactive "hands-on" class activities and case studies that allow students to apply the principles of fireground safety and supervision. This initiative is funded by a grant from the New York State Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Program’s Hazard Abatement Board.

There is no cost to attend the Fireground Responsibilities of the Incident Commander training; however, participants must commit to attending the entire time. Class size is limited to 24 participants per site due to the interactive nature of the exercises.

Trainings are scheduled for the following dates and sites:

January 8-10, 2016 – Hammondsport Fire Department, Hammondsport, NY (Steuben County)
January 29-31, 2016 – North Greece Fire District Station #1, Rochester, NY (Monroe County)
February 26-28, 2016 – Alplaus Fire District, Alplaus, NY (Schenectady County)
February 26-28, 2016 – Orange County Fire Training Center, New Hampton, NY (Orange County)
February 26-28, 2016 – Solvay Fire Department, Solvay, NY (Onondaga County)
April 22-24, 2016 – Barneveld Fire Department, Barneveld, NY (Oneida County)
April 22-24, 2016 – Clinton County Office of Emergency Services, Plattsburgh, NY (Clinton County)

For more information or to register for a program, contact NYSAFC Grants Administrator Sue Syzdek at (800) 676-3473 or by email.