2016 distributed print calendar

2016

University of IllinoisFire Service InstituteCalendar of Classes

Fire Fighting classes

Rescue classes

Officer classes

Homeland Security

Dates of interest

Pro Board Accredited

All classes are held at the Champaign Campus unless otherwise noted.

For all weekend classes, visit the IFSI web site to verify class times. Some weekend classes begin at 6 pm on Friday evenings.

NFA = National Fire Academy

NWCG = National Wildfire Coordinating Group

* Light & Fight / Champaign requires advanced registration.

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HAZMAT

Investigation / Prevention classes

Other activities

ADMINISTRATIONRoyal MortensonDirector 217/300-0229 [email protected]

Jim KeikenDeputy Director 217/300-4275 [email protected]

John (Mac) McCastlandAssociate Director 708/906-6927 [email protected]

Brian R. BrauerAssociate Director 217/333-9027 [email protected]

Sean BurkeAssistant Director for Firefighting Programs 217/244-8720 [email protected]

Terri HopperDirector of Class Support Executive Assistant to Director 217/244-7131 [email protected]

Sheri EllenbergerDirector of Budget & Resource Planning 217/300-5831 [email protected]

Dennis SpiceSenior Advisor for Corporate Relations & Development 217/898-6507

Mary AuthSenior Advisor for Marketing & Public Relations 217/351-6373

REGIONAL / CORNERSTONE REPSTim MeisterEast Central Illinois 217/300-7344 [email protected]

Tim BraggSouthern Illinois 217/300-1817 [email protected]

John NicholsSouthwest Illinois 217/300-1812 [email protected]

Raymond Palczynski, Jr.Northwest Illinois 217/300-1805 [email protected]

Jim VaughnCentral Illinois 217/300-1809 [email protected]

Randy SchlichterNortheast Illinois 217/300-1813 [email protected]

Richard StackChicago Metro 217/300-1814 [email protected]

RESEARCH PROGRAMDr. Gavin HornDirector 217/265-6563 [email protected]

Dr. Terry von ThadenResearch Scientist 217/244-8667 [email protected]

Richard KeslerResearch Scientist 217/300-6141 [email protected]

Dr. Denise SmithHealth and Safety Research 518/496-7307 [email protected]

FIREFIGHTING PROGRAMTad SchroederOn-Campus Firefighting Program Director 217/333-4215 [email protected]

Mark ClappLP/Oil/Gas Program Manager 217/244-7134 [email protected]

Gary ConeyResponder Intervention Team Rescue Program Manager 217/333-3800 [email protected]

John High, Sr.Prevention/Investigation Program Manager 217/300-0560 [email protected]

Lew LakeFire Officer Program Director 217/300-1808 [email protected]

Dave NewcombAgricultural Program Manager 217/300-1811 [email protected]

Tom RichterWildland Program Manager 217/300-5407 [email protected]

Tal PrendergastDriver/Operator Program Manager 217/244-0031 [email protected]

Ralph WebsterNational Fallen Firefighter Foundation Program Manager 217/333-8923 [email protected]

Tony VespaVehicle/Machinery Program Manager 217/244-3320 [email protected]

E-LEARNINGRichard ValentaProgram Director217/[email protected]

Chris BradfordE-Learning Developer 217/300-1248 [email protected]

Jim MooreLeadership Development 217/300-3463 and Decision Making [email protected] Program Director

LIBRARYDr. Lian RuanHead Librarian 217/265-6107 [email protected]

Diane RichardsonReference & Training Librarian217/333-8925 [email protected]

David EhrenhartArchivist/Metadata Librarian 217/244-0783 [email protected]

SPECIAL OPERATIONS TRAINING PROGRAMHeather Moore Program Director 217/244-4168 [email protected]

Chris DowneyHazardous Materials Program Manager 217/244-4451 [email protected]

Ryan Reynolds Confined Space Program Manager 217/300-1806 [email protected]

Mike WoodardRope Rescue Program Manager 217/300-1816 [email protected]

Mike McCastland Structural Collapse Program Manager 217/300-1810 [email protected]

Brock Herion Trench Rescue Program Manager 217/244-8879 [email protected]

Joe GasparichNIMS Program Director 217/244-4487 [email protected]

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOISFIRE SERVICE INSTITUTEwww.fsi.illinois.edu(800)437-5819 fax (217)244-6790(217)333-3800 email [email protected]

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Register early for Winter Fire School – scheduled for January 23-24.www.fsi.illinois.edu (800)437-5819 (217)333-3800 email [email protected] fax (217)244-6790

New Year’s Day

IFSI Office Closed IFSI Office Closed

Online classes begin:

McCormick Place Fire / Chicago, 1967

Winter Fire School

Winter Fire School

Martin Luther King Day Observed

REST IN PEACE LT JOHN LEONARDCFD TRUCK CO 20

Rope Rescue Level One Blended Learning Begins

Instructor 1 (NFPA 1041)


IFSI Office Closed

Fire Apparatus Engineer (NFPA 1002) Online Starts

Firehouse World / San Diego

January 11Last day to cancel

registration in Winter Fire

School without penalty.


Firefighter Basic Module ATech. Rescue Awareness

Fires on the FarmAutism Spectrum & Similar

in Emergency Situations

Ethanol Awareness

Ebola Awareness

Traffic Incident Management (NFPA 1091)

IAFPD Trustee Training / Fairview Heights

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NFA Strategy & Tactics for Initial Company Operations

NFA Strategy & Tactics for Initial

Company Operations

Inspector 1 (NFPA 1031) / Amboy

Last day for early

$60 Winter Fire School registration

fee.


Inspector 1 / Amboy


Last dayto advanceregister forWinter Fire

School.

January2016DECEMBER

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FEBRUARY

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FEBRUARY

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Online classes are available year round at the IFSI web site.www.fsi.illinois.edu (800)437-5819 (217)333-3800 email [email protected] fax (217)244-6790

President’s Day

Fire Service Vehicle Operator

Fire Origin and Cause Awareness

NFA Leadership 1 for Fire and EMS: Strategies for Company Success

NFA Leadership 2 for Fire and EMS: Strategies for Personal Success

NFA Leadership 3 for Fire and EMS: Strategies for Supervisory Success

NFA Shaping the Future

Responder Intervention Team Rescue Technician

Fire Officer Orientation – NFPA 1021


Firehouse World / San DiegoFire Prevention Principles / Carol Stream

Fire Prevention Principles

Instructor 1 (NFPA 1041)Blended Learning

IAFPD Trustee Training / Erie FPD

Illinois Prescribed Fire Council Symposium

IAFPD Trustee Training / Marseilles

Instructor 1 (NFPA 1041) / Carol Stream

Fire Department Incident Safety Officer (NFPA 1521)

Fire and Arson Investigation 1 (NFPA 1033)ICS 300 / Albers

ICS 300 / Albers

Fire and Arson Investigation 1

(NFPA 1033)Rope Rescue Operations

(NFPA 1006) – Level 1 Blended Learning Begins

HazMat Awareness (NFPA 472)

Management 3

Tactics & Strategy 1

February2016JANUARY

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MARCH

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MARCH

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Registration for Fire College begins April 4.www.fsi.illinois.edu (800)437-5819 (217)333-3800 email [email protected] fax (217)244-6790

Daylight Savings Time Begins St. Patrick’s Day

Fire and Arson Investigation 1 (NFPA 1033)


Fire and Arson Investigation 2


NWCG G-130 Wildland Training for Structural Firefighters / Keensburg

NWCG G-130 Wildland Training for Structural Firefighters / TBD

NFA Strat. & Tact. for Init. Co. Oper. / Normal


Illinois OSFM Basic Firefighter Academy (NFPA 1001) Week One

Illinois OSFM Basic Firefighter Academy (NFPA 1001) Week Two

Illinois OSFM Basic Firefighter Academy (NFPA 1001) Week Three

Illinois OSFM Basic Firefighter Academy (NFPA 1001) Week FourAll-Hazards Logistics Section Chief / Carbondale

Engine Company Operations

NFA Strategy & Tactics for Initial Co. Operations / Peoria

Truck Company Operations

Inspector 1 (NFPA 1031) / Springfield

Leadership Development and Decision Making

Inspector 2 (NFPA 1031) / Springfield

NWCG G-130 Wildland Training for Structural Firefighters / Keensburg

NWCG G-130 Wildland Training for Structural FF / TBD


NWCG G-130 Wild. Tr. Structural FF / TBD


Responder Intervention Team Rescue Tech.

Oil Train Derailment/ Galena, 2015

Instructor 2 (NFPA 1041) / Carol Stream

Management 1 / Carol StreamHazMat Operations (NFPA 472) / Orland Park RTC

IAFPD Trustee Training / Champaign

IAFPD Trustee Training / Champaign

IAFPD Trustee Training / Cherry Valley

Quincy Fire School

Management 1

Management 1Management 1

Management 1

Structural Collapse Rescue Operations (NFPA 1006) / Frankfort

Vehicle/Machinery Rescue Operations (NFPA 1006)

Good Friday

Easter

Technical Rescue Awareness

Firefighter Basic Module B Online Begins


Management 2 / Carol StreamConfined Space Rescue Operations (NFPA 1006)

Light & Fight / Cherry Valley

Light & Fight*

NFA Strat. & Tact. for Init. Co. Oper. / Normal


Management 3

HazMat Ops Level One (NFPA 472) Blended Learning Begins

Company Fire Officer (NFPA 1021) Week Two / Wheaton

Company Fire Officer (NFPA 1021) Week One / Wheaton

March2016FEBRUARY

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APRIL

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APRIL

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May 12 is last day to register for Fire College for the early bird fee.www.fsi.illinois.edu (800)437-5819 (217)333-3800 email [email protected] fax (217)244-6790

Martin Luther King Riots/Chicago 1968

Chicago Freight Tunnel Flood, 1992

St. Anthony’s Hospital Fire / Effingham, 1949


APRIL 4First day to register for Fire College

Illinois OSFM Basic Firefighter Academy (NFPA 1001) Week Four

All-Hazards Logistics Section Chief / Carbondale

Illinois OSFM Basic Firefighter Academy (NFPA 1001) Week Five

Illinois OSFM Basic Firefighter Academy (NFPA 1001) Week Six

Fire Attack and Suppression Techniques (FAST)

Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) /Indianapolis

IFIA Combined Conference for Fire Prevention / East Peoria


SAR Dog Basics

Search Dog Basics


Fire & Arson Invest. 2

Management 2 / Carol Stream

Confined Space Rescue Operations (NFPA 1006)

NWCG G-130 Wildland Training for Structural Firefighters / Decatur

NWCG S-215 Fire Operations in the Wildland Interface / TBD


NWCG G-130 Wildland Tr. for Structural FF / Decatur

Public Fire & Life Safety Educator (NFPA 1035)

Public Fire & Life Safety Educator (NFPA 1035) Public Fire & Life Safety Educator

Responder Intervention Team Rescue Tech.


Fire Origin & Cause Aware.Instructor 2 (NFPA 1041) Blended


Confined Space Rescue Technician (NFPA 1006)HazMat Technician A (NFPA 472) / Orland Park RTC

HazMat Technician B (NFPA 472) / Orland Park RTC

Structural Collapse Rescue Technician (NFPA 1006)Tactics & Strategy 1 / Carol Stream

NWCG G-130 Wild. Tr. for Struct. Frfghtrs / TBDNWCG S-215 Fire Oper. in the Wild. Interface / TBD

Rope Rescue Oper. – Level 1 Blended Learning Begins

Rope Rescue Level One Practicals (NFPA 1006)

Light & Fight*

Technical Rescue Awareness Fire Service Veh. Operator Incident Cmd. Sys. 100/700 Courage to be SafeHazMat Awareness



Fire and Arson Inv. 3


Rope Rescue Level One Eval. (NFPA 1006)


Tactics & Strategy 2Tactics & Strategy 2

NWCG S-219 Fire Operations / TBD

Mabas 42 Fire School / Tazewell County

NWCG S-219 Fire Operations / TBD

Public Fire & Life Safety Educator


Rope Rescue Operations (NFPA 1006) / Rock Island Arsenal

Trench Rescue Operations (NFPA 1006) / Local 150

Fire Ground Company Officer School

Fire Ground Command Officer SchoolVehicle/Machinery Rescue Operations (NFPA 1006)

Management 3 / Carol StreamLight & Fight / Carbondale

April2016MARCH

1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 12

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MAY

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MAY

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May 27 is last day to advance register for Fire College.www.fsi.illinois.edu (800)437-5819 (217)333-3800 email [email protected] fax (217)244-6790

Memorial Day Observed

IFSI Office Closed

Last day to cancel Fire College registration without penalty

Mother’s Day


Firefighter Basic Module C

Fire Ground Company Officer School

Fire Ground Command Officer School

Technical Rescue AwarenessOnline classes begin:

Instructor 1 - A (NFPA 1001) Blended

Instructor 2 - B (NFPA 1041) Blended

HazMat Technician A (NFPA 472)

HazMat Operations (NFPA 472)Management 4 / Carol Stream

Management 4 / Cook County TBD

Fire Apparatus Engineer (NFPA 1002)

Fire Apparatus Engineer (NFPA 1002)

Advanced Breathing Apparatus Specialist (Smoke Divers)

Rapid Intervention Team Rescue Technician Rope Rescue Level One Practicals (NFPA 1006)

MAY 12 Last day toregister forFire College

at Early Bird rate

HazMat Technician B (NFPA 472)

Tactics & Strategy 2 / Carol Stream

Light & Fight*

Developing the K9 skills for SAR K9s

Developing the K9 skills for SAR K9s

Vehicle/Machinery Operations (NFPA 1006)


Vehicle / Machinery Technician (NFPA 1006)


Rope Rescue Operations (NFPA 1006) / Orland Park RTC

Trench Rescue Technician (NFPA 1006) / Local 150

Last day to advance register for Fire College




May2016APRIL

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JUNE

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JUNE

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Annual Explorer Cadet Fire School – July 7-10.www.fsi.illinois.edu (800)437-5819 (217)333-3800 email [email protected] fax (217)244-6790

92nd Annual Fire College

92ndAnnual

Fire College

Train Derailment/Crescent City, 1970

Father’s Day


Engine Company Operations / Orland Park RTC

Truck Company Operations / Orland Park RTC

IAFPD Conference / Peoria



Trench Rescue Operations (NFPA 1006) / Orland Park RTC

Rope Rescue Technician Week One (NFPA 1006) / Rock Island Arsenal

Rope Rescue Technician Week Two (NFPA 1006) / Rock Island Arsenal

June2016MAY

1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 2122 23 24 25 26 27 2829 30 31

JULY

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Continuous online offering of Technical Rescue Awareness throughout the year – start anytimewww.fsi.illinois.edu (800)437-5819 (217)333-3800 email [email protected] fax (217)244-6790

Union Oil Refinery Fire/Romeoville, 1984

Eastland Disaster/Chicago, 1915

Independence Day

World’s Columbian Exposition Fire/Chicago, 1893

IFSI Office Closed

14th Annual Explorer/Cadet “H.O.T.” Fire School

14th Annual Explorer/Cadet “H.O.T.” Fire

School Rope Rescue Technician Week One (NFPA 1006) / Orland Park RTC

Rope Rescue Technician Week Two (NFPA 1006) / Orland Park RTC

Firefighter Basic Module ATechnical Rescue Awareness

Fires on the Farm

Autism Spectrum & Similar in Emergency Situations

Ethanol Awareness

Ebola AwarenessTraffic Incident Management

(NFPA 1091)


Instructor 2 Blended

July2016JUNE

1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 11

12 13 14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 23 24 2526 27 28 29 30

AUGUST

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AUGUST

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Continuous online offering of Autism Spectrum and Similar Disorders in Emergency Situationswww.fsi.illinois.edu (800)437-5819 (217)333-3800 email [email protected] fax (217)244-6790




Instructor 1 - A (NFPA 1041) Blended

Rope Rescue Level One Blended Learning Begins

Train Wreck/Chatsworth, 1887

Galesburg Fire SchoolBasic Company Officer / Orland Park RTC


Come visit IFSI at the Illinois State Fair!

Management 2

Management 2

Management 2

Management 2

NFA Decision Making for Initial

Company Operations


Company Operations

August2016JULY

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SEPTEMBER

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SEPTEMBER

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25 26 27 28 29 30

Visit our web site often for the most up-to-date training schedules.www.fsi.illinois.edu (800)437-5819 (217)333-3800 email [email protected] fax (217)244-6790

Labor Day Observed

IFSI Office Closed

Patriot DayNever Forget




McLean County / MABAS 41 Fire School

Search Dogs of North America 204

Vehicle/Machinery Extrication Challenge

McLean County / MABAS 41 Fire School

Vehicle/Machinery Extrication Challenge

Illinois OSFM Basic Firefighter Academy (NFPA 1001) Week One


Rope Rescue Level One Evaluations (NFPA 1006)

Illinois OSFM Basic Firefighter Academy (NFPA 1001) Week Two

Illinois OSFM Basic Firefighter Academy (NFPA 1001) Week Three

Illinois OSFM Basic Firefighter Academy (NFPA 1001) Week Four

Advanced Breathing Apparatus Specialists (Smoke Divers) / Orland Park RTCFire Prevention Principles / Wheaton

Vehicle/Machinery Rescue Operations (NFPA 1006)

Structural Collapse Rescue Operations (NFPA 1006)

Industrial Fire SchoolFire and Arson Investigation 1 (NFPA 1033) / Orland Park RTC

Management 3

Advanced Fire Officer (NFPA 1021) Week Two / Carol Stream

Instructor 1 (NFPA 1041) / Wheaton

Confined Space Operations (NFPA 1006) / Orland Park RTC

Illinois Chapter of International Association of Arson Investigators Training Conference / Champaign


Rope Rescue Level One Evaluations (NFPA 1006)


Company Operations / Jacksonville

NFA Decision Making for Initial Company Operations / Jacksonville

Advanced Fire Officer (NFPA 1021) Week One / Carol Stream

September2016AUGUST

1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23 24 25 26 2728 29 30 31

OCTOBER

12 3 4 5 6 7 89 10 11 12 13 14 15

16 17 18 19 20 21 2223 24 25 26 27 28 2930 31


OCTOBER

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9 10 11 12 13 14 15

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Fire Prevention Week

Fire Service Combined Conference / Peoria

Firehouse Expo / Nashville

IFA Down & Dirty Firefighting Weekend

Take advantage of online classes throughout the year.www.fsi.illinois.edu (800)437-5819 (217)333-3800 email [email protected] fax (217)244-6790

Great Chicago Fire, 1871

NWCG G-130 Wild. Tr. for Structural FF / TBD




Fire Prevention Principles / Wheaton




Cook County Administration Bldg. Fire / Chicago, 2003

Columbus Day



IFA Down & Dirty Firefighting Weekend

Light & Fight*

Light & Fight*

Light & Fight / Carbondale

Search Techniques for the FiregroundFire and Arson Investigation 2 (NFPA 1033) / Orland Park RTC

Instructor 2 (NFPA 1041) / Wheaton

Management 1 / Wheaton


Confined Space Technician (NFPA 1006)

Illinois OSFM Basic Firefighter Academy (NFPA 1001) Week Five

Illinois OSFM Basic Firefighter Academy (NFPA 1001) Week Six

Great Chicago Fire, 1871

Technical Rescue Awareness Fire Service Veh. Operator Incident Cmd. Sys. 100/700 Courage to be SafeHazMat Awareness (NFPA 472)

Trench Rescue Technician / Local 150

Structural Collapse Rescue Technician (NFPA 1006)Fire and Arson Investigation 3 (NFPA 1033) / Orland Park RTC

Incident Safety Officer (NFPA 1521) / Cook County

Responder Intervention Team Rescue TechnicianManagement 2 / Wheaton

HazMat Operations (NFPA 472)


Firefighter Basic Module B


HazMat Awareness (NFPA 472)Instructor 2 - B (NFPA 1041) Blended






Company Fire Officer (NFPA 1021) Week Two / Orland Park RTC

Company Fire Officer (NFPA 1021) Week One / Orland Park RTC NWCG G-130 Wild. Training for Structural FF / TBD

October2016SEPTEMBER

1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 10

11 12 13 14 15 16 1718 19 20 21 22 23 2425 26 27 28 29 30

NOVEMBER

1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 12

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NOVEMBER

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30

NWCG S-219 Firing Operations / TBD

Fire Service Women of Illinois Fall Training Event


NWCG S-215 Fire Operations in the Wildland Urban Interface / TBD

NWCG S-219 Firing Operations / TBD


Watch your mailbox for the 2017 calendar and begin planning your training.www.fsi.illinois.edu (800)437-5819 (217)333-3800 email [email protected] fax (217)244-6790

Mine Disaster / Cherry, 1909

Thanksgiving

IFSI Office Closed IFSI Office Closed

Daylight SavingsTime Ends


Veterans DayElection Day


Vehicle/Machinery Rescue Technician (NFPA 1006)Fireground Command Officer

Fire Inspector 2 (NFPA 1031) / Orland Park RTCResponder Intervention Team Rescue Technician

Incident Safety Officer (NFPA 1521) / Cook County


Truck Company Operations

Engine Company OperationsHazMat Operations (NFPA 472)

HazMat Technician B (NFPA 472)

HazMat Technician A (NFPA 472)


Fireground Company Officer


Tactics & Strategy 1 / Wheaton

Light & Fight*Online registration starts for Winter Fire

School

Fire Service Women of IL Fall Training Event


NWCG S-215 Fire Oper. in the Wildland Urban Interface / TBD

Fire Department Health and Safety Officer (NFPA 1521) / Cook County


November2016OCTOBER

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16 17 18 19 20 21 2223 24 25 26 27 28 2930 31

DECEMBER

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DECEMBER

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4 5 6 7 8 9 10

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18 19 20 21 22 23 24

25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Time to register for Winter Fire School – January 28-29, 2017.www.fsi.illinois.edu (800)437-5819 (217)333-3800 email [email protected] fax (217)244-6790

Our Lady of the Angels School Fire/Chicago, 1958

Pearl HarborRemembrance Day

LaSalle Bank Fire/Chicago, 2004

Union Stockyards Fire/Chicago, 1910

Iroquois Theatre Fire /Chicago, 1903

New Year’s EveChristmas

IFSI Staff wish you and your family a safe and healthy holiday season.

IFSI Office Closed

Management 4



Public Fire & Life Safety Educator (NFPA 1035) / Orland Park RTC

Fire Department Health and Safety Officer / Cook County

Tactics & Strategy 2 / Wheaton

Light & Fight*

December2016NOVEMBER

1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 30

JANUARY

1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 2122 23 24 25 26 27 2829 30 31

University Fire Serviceof Illinois Institute

REPRESENTATIVES

WEB SITE www.fsi.illinois.eduIFSI’s web site is your main source of information about class offerings and schedules. An interactive state map enables you to click on your county to see what classes are available near you. The web site also offers online registration for Fire College and many other classes. Check the website regularly for updates and to check for newly added classes in your area or on topics that will help you advance in skills or knowledge.

IFSI LIBRARYThe IFSI Library is part of the state library system and provides you and your department access to training aids and other resources. Check IFSI’s Library web site for available resources and access to the “Illinois Firefighter Line of Duty Deaths Digital Database.”

DOWN AND DIRTY TRAINING PROGRAMThanks to funding from the Illinois Firefighter’s Association, IFSI has produced and distributed a series of “Down & Dirty” training packages on Fire Fighting Skills, Engine & Pump Operations, Rural Water & Tender Operations, Fireground Support & Aerial Operations, and Fire on the Farms. Fire Attack Operations will be forthcoming.

WINTER FIRE SCHOOLThe two-day 2016 Winter Fire School (January 23-24, 2016) will be held in the Learning Resource and Research Center. Registration opens November 3, 2015.

FIRE COLLEGEThe Annual Illinois Fire College, which began in 1925, is the oldest continuous fire school in the nation. This four-day event (June 2-5, 2016) brings together nearly 1,000 students and instructors from around the country. It provides both hands-on and classroom sessions for career and volunteer firefighters and officers. Registrations for 2016 opens April 4, 2016. Online registration is the best way to assure you get the classes you want. What can you learn to bring back to your department?

Explorer-Cadet Hands-On Training SchoolThis four-day event of hands-on training and leadership introduces youth from ages 15 to 21 to fire service careers. The annual event takes place July 7-10, 2016.

PROPANE (LP) FIRE TRAININGThe Illinois Propane Education and Research Council (IPERC) provides funding for IFSI to deliver life liquefied propane (LP) fire training to local fire departments at no fee to the department. Look for classes in your area or submit a request (through the IFSI web site) to hold your own class.

NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM – INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEMIFSI is active in delivering NIMS/ICS training and work-shops to help communities better plan and prepare for ALL emergencies. Much of this training is available at no fee to the departments. This training is generally interagency and includes other first responders and government officials, to help them meet NIMS training requirements.

WILDLAND FIRE FIGHTING TRAININGThrough a grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), IFSI offers several wildland fire fighting classes that acquaint firefighters with the skills needed to contain and extinguish a wildfire in a rural or urban interface setting.

CORNERSTONE PROGRAMThrough a close partnership with the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM), the “Cornerstone Program” provides a variety of classes to aid fire departments to train their members in core emergency response areas. Many of these classes are conducted at local fire depart-ments and at Regional Training Centers. See the IFSI web site for currently scheduled classes in your area, or call your regional representative to schedule a class for your department, association, or division.

ONLINE COURSESIFSI’s online courses offer students and departments the opportunity to learn right in the fire house and at home. With blended classes, students and departments save on travel and lodging expenses by completing much of the work on the computer then finishing with the hands-on, practical components at IFSI’s Champaign campus or at a Regional Training Center. Visit the ONLINE LEARNING section on IFSI web site for complete details and class listings.

EMS CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS (CEUs)Many IFSI courses are eligible for EMS CEUs. Courses that have been accepted by the Illinois Department of Public Health for EMS CEUs are indicated on the course description pages on the IFSI website. Remember that per Section 515.590 (2) (A), 77 ILL. Adm. Code 515, no more than 25 percent of those hours may be in the same subject.

VETERAN’S BENEFITSThe State of Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs has approved 12 IFSI courses for reimbursement to qualifying veterans. Visit the IFSI web site for details.

COLLEGE CREDITThe University of Illinois and the Illinois Fire Service Institute are located within the Parkland Community College District and have partnered with Parkland College for the benefit of IFSI students. Many IFSI courses receive college credit from Parkland College with no additional effort on the part of the student. Please visit the IFSI website and follow the link under COURSE INFORMATION for additional details, contact information, and frequently asked questions about this program.

PRO BOARD ACCREDITATIONIFSI is accredited by the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications and offers Pro Board certifi-cates for many IFSI courses.

With The Pro Board accreditation, students are assured that the development and administration of IFSI’s written and skills-based tests are to the highest quality and are consistent with national standards. The Pro Board accreditation also affords greater portability of certificates - certificates received from IFSI may be accepted by other accredited agencies across the country.

The certificates are nationally recognized and allow for standardization of responder testing across the country; simply put, the Pro Board is the firefighting equivalent of the National Registry for EMTs and Paramedics. IFSI is approved for various levels.

For additional information, please visit the IFSI web site at www.fsi.illinois.edu.

NATIONAL FIRE ACADEMY (NFA) Each year different direct delivery classes are provided by NFA instructors and are delivered at Fire College. Plus IFSI instructors can deliver, at no cost, up to 17 different NFA “Off-Campus” courses.

IFSI has a number of our courses, (Fire Officer Series, HazMat Ops, Technician, and Arson Investigation 1, 2 and 3) that are “endorsed” by the NFA. This means the courses have been reviewed by the NFA, and students receive a dual IFSI/NFA certificate.

Volunteer fire officers are eligible to attend certain NFA six-day classes in Emmitsburg, Maryland, under the Volunteer Incentive Program. There is no charge for VIP courses.

More details are available on the IFSI web site at www.fsi.illinois.edu.

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOISFIRE SERVICE INSTITUTEwww.fsi.illinois.edu(800)437-5819 (217)333-3800fax (217)244-6790 email [email protected]

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