This 6-day course provides knowledge and practice in the context of current issues to develop strategies of risk management associated with the provision of firefighting and emergency medical services to reduce firefighter fatalities and injuries.
With a focus on using the risk management model in the health and safety aspects of emergency services operations, current regulations, standards, policies and responsibilities for program management, day-to-day operations, and incident safety will be addressed.
Pre-course materials and course syllabus
| * Welcome letter. * Instructions to download student manual. *Pre-course assignment information.: | https://apps.usfa.fema.gov/ax/pcm/pcm_r0154.pdf PDF 28.4 MB |
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| Course Syllabus: | https://apps.usfa.fema.gov/ax/syll/syllabus_r0154.pdf PDF 139KB |
Incident Command System (ICS)-100-level and ICS-200-level training. Preferred courses are Q0462 and Q0463, available through NFA Online. Chief’s signature attests that the applicant has completed this required training.
Recommended prerequisites: “Incident Safety Officer” (F/W/O0729) and “Health and Safety Program Manager” (F/W/O0722).
Upcoming offerings
| Dates | Availability | Location | Contact(s) | CCP |
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| March 3 - 8, 2024 | Wait List Opportunity Apply | Emmitsburg, Maryland | ||
| May 19 - 24, 2024 | Apply between 12/15/2023 - 1/15/2024 | Emmitsburg, Maryland | ||
| September 8 - 13, 2024 | Apply between 3/15/2024 - 4/15/2024 | Emmitsburg, Maryland |