LSU FETI Annual Report 2008-2009

Annual Report: FY 2008-2009

Fire and Emergency Training Institute

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M e s s a g e F r o m t h e D i r e c t o r

The accomplishments of the LSU Fire and Emergency Training Institute during fiscal year 2008/2009 are very encouraging to me. To start with, I am happy to report LSU FETI trained 25,976 students—this is an increase of 20% compared to the prior year.

LSU FETI developed and delivered new courses through our regional outreach program including: Traffic Incident Management – Responder Safety on the Roadway; Fire Department Disaster Preparedness; Elevator Rescue Awareness; Officer Pre-Planning; and perhaps the most popular, 1403 for Live Fire Training.

Besides our normal rescue program deliveries to in-state emergency response personnel, LSU FETI entered into a contract with the National Guard Bureau to

train all National Guard Civil Support Teams responsible for responding to Weapons of Mass Destruction incidents in Confined Space Rescue and Structural Collapse Awareness.

LSU FETI kicked off a Fire Extinguisher Maintenance and Inspection training course to coincide with the State Fire Marshal’s Fire Extinguisher Licensure Program. In conjunction with that program, we initiated fire extinguisher training for industrial office personnel.

After a well-thought out process, LSU FETI became partners with Petrofac Training, Inc., a global provider of innovative fire, survival, and emergency response training. This led to LSU FETI becoming one of only five institutes worldwide to be accredited by the Offshore Petroleum Industry Training Organization, or OPITO.

The Louisiana Firefighter and Emergency Responder Certification Program broke new ground this past fiscal year by establishing the Certification Advisory Committee, giving the Louisiana fire service a voice in the certification process. The Certification Program received an additional accreditation of its testing methods from Pro Board. Certification continues to be a driving force in the professionalism of Louisiana’s fire service.

Other special accomplishments this past fiscal year include: establishing the Louisiana Fire Service Professional Development Effort to help align state fire training, certification and our college fire science degree programs with the national model; partnering with ASSA ABLOY, a worldwide manufacturer of doors and hardware for building security and emergency exiting; and having on the FETI team, Mr. Clay Crain, recipient of a 2008 LSU Foundation Staff Outstanding Service Award, an honor of which I am especially proud.

Lastly, I want to thank our Governor and our state legislators for recognizing the importance of state fire training and the value it holds by helping to reduce life and property loss to fire by providing well-trained firefighters. Through the efforts of our lawmakers and the support of the Louisiana State Firemen’s Association, the Louisiana Professional Firefighters, and the Louisiana Fire Chief’s Association, LSU FETI will continue to provide quality training for the sake of firefighter efficiency, effectiveness, and safety.

Jeff Gleason

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C u r r i c u l u m U p d a t e

An intentional focus on curriculum development was initiated in 2007. The stated mission is:

"The curriculum program exists to provide the highest quality education and learning experience possible, through effective curricula design, standardized lesson plans for consistency, and ongoing professional development of the instructional staff."

Since then, many existing instructional programs have been revised and formatted, and new courses are developed using the instructional system design model. The program has continued to develop teaching outlines, visual aids, student projects, workbooks, and manuals to meet the demands of training the Louisiana fire service. All teaching materials must be referenced to the appropriate National Fire Protection Association standards.

The goals of the Curriculum Program include:

• Advance high quality teaching tools, techniques, and learning methodologies• Coordinate the Curriculum Quality and Standards Team• Assessment of student exams and course evaluations• Provide research, scholarly findings, and innovative support materials to the instructional staff• Maintain a state-of-the-art resource library• Develop a sharing network for disseminating information• Establish a textbook neutral Fire Fighter I and II curriculum for online delivery

The Curriculum Program is an on-going program which supports all training divisions. Whether campus delivery, field extension, or through a learning management system, the Curriculum Program is committed to providing effective and practical training materials and resources.

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P r o g r a m To t a l s

Region 2 35%Region 1 30%Industrial 12%Haz-Mat 9%Pine Country 9%Medical 2%Marine 1%Preparedness 1%Driver/Operator 1%Recruit 1%

1,686 Classes

18,197 Hours of Instruction

25,976 Students

For fiscal year 2009, LSU Fire and Emergency Training Institute delivered 1,686 classes throughout Louisiana. This equates to 18,197 hours of direct instruction to Louisiana emergency response providers. Student totals for the year are up over 20% from last year, with 25,976 students attending courses. Notable is the rise in numbers at our Pine Country facility in Minden, Louisiana. Pine Country alone accounted for nine percent of all training. This number represents a 34% increase compared last year.

Region 1 and 2 have the largest totals of education, accounting for 65% of all training activities at FETI. Over 17,000 students received 5,743 hours of instruction. The majority of Region 1 and 2 students attended municipal-based classes.

The Industrial section taught 3,049 students in FY 2008-2009 for a total of 1,654 hours of instruction. Of the 135 classes offered, the majority were fire brigade classes. The FETI Haz-Mat program had a student enrollment of 1,036 students in 103 classes for a total of 1,872 hours of instruction. The majority of these classes were taught at the FETI main campus in Baton Rouge.

Making progress this year is the FETI medical program. Forty classes were offered to 524 students for a total of 2,376 hours of instruction. Enrollment in EMS classes continues to increase steadily.

Rounding out FETI totals are the Recruit Academy, Driver/Operator, Marine and Preparedness programs. Collectively they are responsible for 5,546 hours of quality instruction taught to 1,939 students.

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C e r t i f i c a t i o n

The Firefighter and Emergency Responder Certification program saw several major developments this year. In July, the Certification Advisory Committee (CAC) was established which is made up of 12 fire service professionals representing all regions of the state. The CAC meets quarterly and works with the Assistant Director – Certification to promote, enhance and plan the future of the certification system in the state of Louisiana.

In August, the Certification system was reviewed by a site team from the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (ProBoard) and received accreditation from this national accreditation program. Now both the ProBoard and the International Fire Service Certification Congress (IFSAC) dually accredit the Firefighter and Emergency Responder Certification program in Louisiana.

These accomplishments along with an increase in certification testing in all regions of the state demonstrate a new direction and beginning for the certification system in the state. The motto of the certification system is “Professionalism through Certification” and the fire and emergency response community in the state have embraced this new direction.

Level TotalTank Barge 23Marine FF 34Incipient FBM 228Adv Ext FBM 149Interior FBM 14FF – I 509FF – II 444Pumper 264Aerial 19Airport FF 12Tele I 24Tele II 2Instructor I 203Instructor II 79Public Ed I 6Public Ed II 2Fire Officer I 67Fire Officer II 29Fire Off III 11Inspector I 53Inspector II 11Investigator 28Safety Officer 4Awareness 1266Operations 631Technician 43HM IC 5Total 4210

CertificationsAwarded

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R e g i o n 1

478 Classes


7,777 Students

Region I (Southern Region) serves 32 of the 64 Parishes of Louisiana. The delivery is accomplished through the efforts of five regional instructors and four adjunct instructors. This year 7, 777 students were reached in 3,045 hours of instruction offered through a total of 478 classes for the year 2008-2009.

Fifty-one classes Region 1 classes dealt with Hazardous Materials (692 students registered) at either the Awareness or Operational response levels. Firefighter Safety and Survival was one of the classes considered to be of the most popular. NFPA 1403 was taught 114 times with 1,836 students participating. The participants were fairly equally distributed throughout the state. Traffic Incident Management was offered in 41 deliveries in which 738 students participated, but again it was fairly equal participation across the state. A newly developed course, New Vehicle design was offered nine times with 138 students participating. This course was offered only in Region 1, but Region II and III will be offering the course in FY2009/2010.

All in all, it was a good year for fire service training.

Municipal 91%Haz-Mat 9%

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R e g i o n 2

Municipal 98%HazMat 2%

623 Classes


9,312 Students

Accomplishments:

With the use of full-time and adjunct instructors, Region 2 scheduled training on specific nights for the entire fiscal year 2008-2009. By having a defined schedule for the entire fiscal year, Region 2 was able to instruct all of the chapters of the Fundamentals of Firefighting, which prepared students for certification if they desired. Region 2 also taught all of the chapters of the Driver Operator manual. In addition, Region 2 also conducted 1403 training, Haz-Mat courses, National Fire Academy courses, Traffic Incident Management courses, and Courage to be Safe classes.

Future Goals:

During the next fiscal year, Region 2 will work to set up a more structured curriculum, which would lead to more student certifications. Region 2 would also like to conduct more hands-on training and drills.

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P i n e C o u n t r y a n d R e g i o n 3

151 Classes


2,339 Students

The FETI Pine Country facility celebrated its second anniversary on March 9th, 2009. Several initiatives have been completed to increase the capabilities of the facility and add value to our training programs:

Municipal 73%HazMat 13%Hosted* 9%ARFF 5%

* Hosted Classes are not included in the total class count for LSU FETI

• Completed Phase 1 of Extinguisher Field Prop construction• Completed Phase 1 of SCBA maze prop construction• Created partnership with La. Dept. of Agriculture/Forestry for a Wildland

Firefighting program• Increased productivity throughout the program, increasing maintenance

effort, classes taught (34% increase), class hours (46% increase), and student participation (60% increase)

• Hosted 1st Pine Country Rescue Equipment show (75 in attendance)• Trained members of 57 departments• Added a full-time instructor

• Partner with Wildlife and Fisheries on a Wilderness Search & Rescue/Wilderness First-Aid course

• Develop a Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment and Retention class• Complete Extinguisher Field prop construction• Complete search and rescue maze construction• Begin construction on 2nd multistory burn building

Accomplishments:

Future Goals:

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D r i v e r / O p e r a t o r & I n v e s t i g a t i o n s

Apparatus Driver course teach firefighters the responsibilities of operating a fire apparatus, using all safety guidelines according to NFPA 1002 Standard for Fire Apparatus Professional Qualifications. It also provides the student with hands-on training of the fire pump and all its components. Students also learn fire stream calculations in order to produce and maintain proper GPM flow at a fire scene.

The Center-Based Municipal Program offers training in all of the [I] courses: Instructor I & II, Inspector I&II, and Fire Investigation. The Fire Instructor I & II course is designed to prepare a firefighter to become a training officer, setup class rooms and visual aids for teaching, and write lesson plans.

Inspector I & II provides students with the proper terminology and reference material needed when inspecting buildings and homes. This course prepares students for IFSAC Certification.

The Fire Investigation course is designed to train an investigator how to use tools at a fire scene and collect evidence without contamination. It also covers proper chain of custody/legal proceedings and the documentation of the fire with photographs and sketches, as well as video cameras.

I Classes 36%Driver/Operator 35%Investigator 22%Pump Ops 5%

16 Classes

816 Hours of Instruction

230 Students

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H a z a r d o u s M a t e r i a l s

103 Classes


1,036 Students

Even though the Haz-Mat program is feeling the effects of budget cuts in the industrial sector, the number of municipal students in Haz-mat classes increased. More students are training on-site at FETI than previous years. The FETI Haz-Mat program taught 103 classes to 1,036 students. In total, 1,872 hours of education was provided to both municipal and regional customers.

In an effort to provide a tailored training experience anywhere within the state, new mobile props are are being built which will allow more Haz-Mat training to be taken on-the-road. These new props will conveniently provide valuable hands-on training convenient to our customers.

HazMat Program 46%Region 1 31%Pine Country 15%Region 2 8%

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I n d u s t r i a l

135 Classes


3,049 Students

The FETI Industrial Program has separated the Industrial Fire School into three sections- Incipient, Advanced Exterior, and Interior. This enables students more field time and better prepares students for 1081 certification testing.

The FETI Industrial Program welcomes the opportunity to host the Industrial Fire Chief’s Symposium. Held in August 2009, this two-day event will enhance the industrial fire service through education and networking. The program brings together experts in many disciplines and offers several informative lectures.

Currently under construction is a new loading rack prop which will be used by both the Industrial and Municipal programs at FETI.

Other Fire Brigade 92%Incipient Brigade 6%Advanced Exterior 1%Industrial Team Leader 1%

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M e d i c a l

40 Classes


524 Students

FETI Emergency Medical Services Program (EMS) is responsible for providing emergency medical training and patient care with direct oversight from our Medical Director (who is a board certified Emergency Physician), Assistant Medical Directors, and the FETI EMS Advisory Board.

Course offerings include: Paramedic: Students trained in various aspects of basic and advanced pre-hospital life support care, including advanced airway management, pharmacology, cardiology, trauma, etc. The Paramedic course is currently progressing toward becoming nationally accredited which will be mandatory by Jan. 1, 2013.

Accreditation will thrust FETI into a leadership role for Paramedic education. Other courses include: Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B) which is a pre-requisite for Paramedic education, First Responder, Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Advanced Medical Life Support, Pediatric Education for Pre-hospital Professionals and their respective refresher course components. The addition of an ambulance has added an extra dimension to our on-site training capability and enhanced direct patient care delivery to students participating in “field” training.

FETI EMS also provides advanced life support care, medical monitoring and ancillary nursing/paramedic care to staff, students, and visitors at our facility in Baton Rouge.

Enrollment in FETI EMS programs has increased steadily over the past several years with a commensurate increase in instructional/clinical staff. We are nationally known for providing up-to-date, effective and affordable EMS education!

1st Responder 42%BLS HCP 37%1st Resp. Refresh. 7%EMT Basic 6%EMT-B Refresh 4% A&P 2%PALS 2%ACLS >1%

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M a r i n e

44 Classes


322 Students

The Marine Program at LSU FETI is a training resource for both the maritime and offshore oil and gas industry. All courses are based on current NFPA and/or industry standards. The Marine Program is currently approved by the United States Coast Guard for its Tank-Barge, Basic, and Advanced Marine Firefighting courses. In late 2008, LSU FETI and Petrofac Training, an ERT provider from the U.K. entered into a partnership that will enhance the quality of training provided by the Marine Program. In 2009, through our partnership with Petrofac Training, LSU FETI became the only training center in North America with OPITO (Offshore Petroleum Industry Training Organization) approval to teach the Offshore Emergency Response Team Member class. This class is specifically designed for the offshore oil and gas industry. FETI is currently seeking to have this class approved by the USCG. The Marine Program also works closely with clients in developing safety and operational policies.

The Marine Program has also entered the world of CBT (computer based training). A CBT was recently incorporated into the Helicopter Landing Officer course to allow the students and instructors a better method of demonstrating scenarios. The development of other CBT programs is on-going.

In the near future the Marine Program hopes to gain approval to teach more of the OPITO courses here in the U.S. as well as expanding the number of USCG approved courses

Offshore FF 75%HLO 17%Advanced Marine 7%

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P r e p a r e d n e s s

22 Classes


241 Students

FETI is offering a Fire Department Disaster Preparedness course designed to ready the Louisiana fire service for this year's hurricane season. Called upon to respond to many types of incidents, disasters, and situations in all kinds of weather, day or night, our country's fire service represents an amazing cadre of specially trained and skilled individuals. However, during extreme weather emergencies and natural disasters, fire departments are faced with a multitude of operational challenges. Based on the U.S. Fire Administration's Technical Report Series (USFA-TR-162/April 2008), this course is designed to provide fire department leadership with information to enhance their level of preparedness and ensure greater safety the next time disaster strikes.

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R e c r u i t A c a d e m y

8 Classes


178 Students

The Recruit Academy staff strive to build professional firefighters. We train in the most intense situations, in the most realistic evolutions that we can perform. The Recruit Academy is 14 weeks of mental and physical training in preparation to perform in today’s fire service. The recruits have the opportunity to acquire certifications in Haz-Mat Awareness, Haz-Mat Operations, Basic Life Support, First Responder, Firefighter I, Firefighter II, and Driver Operator. This year we graduated 4 classes with an average of 98% pass rate.

Academy 59%Officer I 21%Driver/ Operator 20%

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R e s c u e

66 Classes


968 Students

In FY 2008/2009, the LSU FETI Rescue Program trained almost 1,000 people. Our student base included industrial workers, military personnel, and firefighters. Students have come from as far away as Guam to attend the training provided by the Rescue Program. We have travelled to Alabama and Mississippi to teach Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) courses. We also take pride in the mobility of all of our courses, both Technical Rescue and USAR, which allows us to provide quality training away from our Baton Rouge campus.

In September 2008, we introduced a new course titled “USAR Refresher.” This course is 20 hours and serves as a skills refresher for USAR response. With the introduction of this course, we have begun to use our one-of-a-kind USAR mobile training aide. This training aide provides us with the opportunity to bring the training to the student. It is equipped with articulating floors, window and door cutouts, and can be extended three stories high.

We have continued to provide Confined Space and Structural Collapse Awareness training to Civil Support Teams (CST) through funding from the National Guard Bureau. CSTs from all over the country come to LSU FETI to receive this required training. We have also joined in the state USAR effort by becoming a member of the state USAR Committee. We hope to provide the training and expertise needed to support the state’s USAR training needs.

We are in the process of upgrading our Rope and Confined Space props. We look forward to this being available early 2010. We will continue working with the USAR Committee to train Task Force members.

Civil Support Teams 25%CSR Refresher 24%Structural Collapse 13%Vehicle Rescue 11%Rope Rescue 11%CSR 10%USAR Refresher 5%

LSU FETI Annual Report 2008-2009

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