NFA Hot Topics Research for Emergency Medical Services

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STUDENT RECRUITEMENT FOR

Hot Topics Research for Emergency Medical Services

NEW EMS Course at the National Fire Academy!

The United States Fire Administration (USFA), Department of Homeland Security,

is conducting a pilot course at the National Emergency Training Center (NETC) in

Emmitsburg, land for the newly developed 6-day course Hot Topics Research

for Emergency Medical Services (P-139).

The National Fire Academy (NFA) will be delivering two pilot offerings. The

first will be October 30 – November 4, 2011, with students to arrive Saturday

October 29and depart Saturday November 5. The second pilot offering will be

January 29 – February 3, 2012 with students to arrive Saturday January 28 and

departSaturday February 4.

Course Description: This 6-day course provides the knowledge and skills to

identify and research hot topics in Emergency Medical Services to ultimately

identify, promote and embrace system or service improvements. This course is

structured around how to make a persuasive justification through the effective

collection and presentation of data with the use of a wide variety of research

resources. Finally, students will construct a program proposal and/or progress

report for presentation. This course includes research, writing, and

presentation elements for successful completion.

Student Selection Criteria: Emergency Medical Services middle management

personnel (including Shift Supervisor, Captain, Division/Battalion Chief, Crew

Leader, Administrator, etc.) with at least 3 to 5 years experience.

Class Size: 24

Length: 6 days

Prerequisites: ICS 100 level and ICS 200 level training. Preferred courses are

Q462 and Q463 available through NFA Online atwww.nfaonline.dhs.gov. Chief's

signature attests that the applicant has completed this required training.

How to Apply:

· Students must complete a FEMA General Admissions Application (FEMA

Form 119-25-1). An electronic application is available on our website at:

http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/nfa/about/attend/apply.shtm

· Completed applications must be received by August 19, 2011 and

should be submitted to:

NETC Admissions Office

Building I, Room 216

16825 S. Seton Avenue

Emmitsburg, MD 21727

· Completed applications may also be faxed to the NETC Admissions

Office at.

· Applicants should not make plans to attend this pilot course until

notified in writing by the NETC Admissions Office.

· Stipends for eligible students are available for attendance for this

pilot course. Attendance at the pilot course does not prevent an eligible

student from obtaining another stipend within the same fiscal year.

Louis N. Molino, Sr. CET

FF/NREMT/FSI/EMSI

Training Program Manager

Fire & Safety Specialists, Inc.

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