Updated December 5 2016

Emergency Responder Training

How to Register:

1-250-755-4551 Email: viera@nanaimo.ca

Vancouver Island Emergency Response Academy 580 Fitzwilliam Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6E2

viera@nanaimo.ca www.vierafire.ca

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Overview

The Vancouver Island Emergency Response Academy (VIERA) is committed to providing high quality, current, and relevant training and certification that meets or exceeds the standards set by NFPA. Through VIERA’s Pro Board accreditation, candidates earn Pro Board recognized training and certification that is internationally reciprocated with the fire service and other training institutions, for laddering into advanced diploma and degree programs for professional career development. Online programs were developed to assist Fire Departments in gaining flexible access to quality training.

NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications Level 1 and 2 (written exams and practical

evaluations are required)

NFPA 472 Hazmat Awareness (written exam is required to earn certification)

ICS 100 or ICS 200

VIERA is Pro Board approved to offer NFPA programs:

NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Awareness

NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Operations

NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications Level 1

NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications Level 2

NFPA 1002 Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Qualifications

NFPA 1006 General Requirements

NFPA 1006 Rope Rescue Level 1 and 2

NFPA 1006 Confined Space Rescue Level 1 and 2

NFPA 1021 Fire Officer Level 1

NFPA 1021 Fire Officer Level 2

NFPA 1021 Fire Officer Level 3

NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector

NFPA 1033 Fire Investigator

NFPA 1041 Fire Service Instructor Level 1

NFPA 1041 Fire Service Instructor Level 2

NFPA 1521 Incident Safety Officer

VIERA is an EMA Licensing approved provider of:

First Responder Training

First Responder Instructor/Evaluator Instructional Techniques Workshop

First Responder Instructor/Evaluator Instructional Techniques Workshop Recertification

Other non-accredited training:

Fire Dynamics

AED/CPR

AED/CPR Instructor

Emergency Decision-Making Blindspots

Fireground Management for the Interior Team Leader

VIERA Evaluator Workshop We provide Jones & Bartlett EMS and Fire manuals at list price – with free shipping in Zone 1.

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Fire Fighter Training Level 1 & 2 Training (NFPA 1001) Online Delivery

This essential training meets the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001 standard and requirements for Fire Fighter Level I & II. There are 26 courses included that encompass general skills and knowledge requirements: fire department communications; fireground operations; rescue operations; and prevention, preparedness and maintenance, as outlined in the NFPA standard. Participants learn online; written and practical exams are arranged as required. Prerequisites: None Reference Manual: Jones and Bartlett Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills Canadian 3rd edition Tuition: $115/set of grouped courses (13 sets total)

Hazardous Materials Awareness (NFPA 472)

This course is offered as a 4-hour online course or a one-day classroom setting course designed around classroom lectures, group interactive exercises. This course is designed for anyone who, in the course of their work, may be faced with a hazardous materials incident. This course provides the information necessary to recognize, identify and the notification of a hazardous materials incident. The modules of this course include:

Detecting the Presence of Hazardous Materials

Surveying the Incident from a Safe Distance

Collecting Hazard Information

Initiating Protective Actions

Initiating the Notification Process

Prerequisites: None Reference Manual: Jones and Bartlett Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations Tuition: $275 Classroom training OR Tuition: $145 Online Training Written exam is required to earn certification

Incident Command System (ICS) I-100

This online training is intended as an introduction and overview of the Incident Command System (ICS) and is designed as an awareness level for any personnel in a support role, either on or off site during an incident. Topics covered: Incident Commander, Command Staff, the General Staff, Operations Section, Planning Section, Logistics Section, Finance/Administrative Section, Organizing Terminology, Incident Facilities, Incident Action Plan, Span of Control, and Common Responsibilities. To successfully complete the course, learners must achieve 80% or higher on the exam. Prerequisites: None Duration: 30 minutes Tuition: $31.50

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Incident Command System (ICS) I-200

This online training is intended to define the unique features that make ICS a true management system and expand on the information provided in I-100 training. This course is designed for any personnel likely to assume a supervisory position within the Incident Command System. Topics covered: Principles and Features of ICS, Organizational Overview, General Staff Functions, Incident Facilities, Incident Resources, and Common Responsibilities. To successfully complete the course, learners must achieve 80% or higher on the exam. Prerequisites: ICS I-100 Duration: 60-90 minutes Tuition: $105.00

Hazardous Materials Operations (NFPA 472)

This three-day course is designed for emergency personnel and industrial fire brigades that may be faced with a hazardous materials incident. This course teaches defensive tactics to ensure the safety and well-being of the first responders and general public. The course is designed around classroom lectures, group interactive exercises, table exercises and practical fire ground evolutions. The modules of this course include:

Surveying the Hazardous Materials Incident

Collecting Hazardous Materials Information

Predicting the Behavior of the Incident

Estimating Potential Harm

Develop Response Objectives

Identify Defensive Actions

Identify Emergency Decontamination Procedures

Establish Scene Control

Implement ICS

Use of PPE

Performing Defensive Actions

Evaluating Progress

Prerequisites: Hazardous Materials Awareness certification (NFPA 472) Reference Manual: Jones and Bartlett Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations Tuition: $600

Fire Fighter Training Level 1 & 2 Training (NFPA 1001)

This essential training meets the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001 standard and requirements for Fire Fighter Level I & II. There are 26 courses included that encompass general skills and knowledge requirements: fire department communications; fireground operations; rescue operations; and prevention, preparedness and maintenance, as outlined in the NFPA standard. Participants learn online; written and practical exams are arranged as required. Prerequisites: None Reference Manual: Jones and Bartlett Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills Canadian 3rd edition Tuition: $115/set of grouped courses (13 sets total)

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Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Chapter 4: (NFPA 1002)

This 4 day program is designed for emergency personnel required to drive and/or operator a fire apparatus, this course will cover NFPA 1002 material including preventative and routine apparatus maintenance, defensive driving techniques, and applicable driving law regulations. Participants successfully completing Parts 1 and 2 will be Pro Board certified as qualified fire apparatus drivers/operators. Prerequisites: Fire Fighter Training Level 1 (NFPA 1001) Reference Manual: Jones and Bartlett Fire Service Pump Operator Principles and Practice Tuition: $650

Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Chapter 5: Pumps & Pumping (NFPA 1002)

This 4 day program is designed for emergency personnel required to drive and/or operate a fire apparatus, this course will cover NFPA 1002 material including routine tests, inspections and servicing on the water tank, pumping system and foam system, fire ground hydraulics and calculations and the safe operation of the pumping system from various sources of water to deliver effective fire streams. Participants successfully completing Parts 1 and 2 will be Pro Board certified as qualified fire apparatus drivers/operators. Prerequisite: Fire Fighter Training Level 1 (NFPA 1001) Reference Manual: Jones and Bartlett Fire Service Pump Operator Principles and Practice Tuition: $650

General Requirements (NFPA 1006)

This 4-day program is designed to enhance the student’s ability to perform critical skill sets to meet the intent of NFPA 1006 General Requirements in the field of technical rescue. During this course, students will review technical rescue theories, techniques, and challenges. Topics include: scene management, mechanical advantage systems, rope management, anchor systems, rescue knots, technical rescue equipment identification and application, size-up considerations, hazard control, landing zones for aero-medical evacuations, basic patient care and packaging, triage criteria and techniques and applicable WorkSafe BC and NFPA laws and standards. This course is designed for the experienced rescuer with a strong working knowledge of technical rescue in accordance with NFPA 1006. Prerequisite: None Reference Manuals: Delmar, Technical Rescuer: Rope Levels 1 & 2 Mosby, High Angle Rescue Techniques, 3rd Edition Tuition: $750

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Rope Rescue Level 1 (NFPA 1006)

Upon the successful completion of this 4-day course, participants will be able to perform basic rope rescue operations, utilizing appropriate equipment, methodologies, protocols, and patient and resource management techniques. Skills and knowledge learned include the area of multipoint anchors, rappelling systems, and ascending systems. Course topics include:

Size up

Site Operations

Rescue Equipment and Maintenance

Knot Tying

Medical Considerations in Search and Rescue Operations

Patient Packaging

Anchor Systems

Belay Systems

Lowering Systems

Lowering System Exercises

Hauling Systems

Low Angle Rescue

Rappelling Systems

Ascending Systems This course is targeted for all emergency response personnel involved with technical rescue incident response. Prerequisite: General Requirements (NFPA 1006) Reference Manuals: Delmar, Technical Rescuer: Rope Levels 1 & 2 Mosby, High Angle Rescue Techniques, 3rd Edition Tuition: $750

Rope Rescue Level 2 (NFPA 1006)

Upon the successful completion of this 4-day course, emergency responders will have the skills and knowledge in the areas of multipoint anchors, compound Mechanical Advantages (MA), highline systems, and pick-off systems. Course topics include:

Pickoff Rescue Techniques

Highline Systems

High Angle Litter Attendant Prerequisite: Rope Rescue Level 1 (NFPA 1006) Reference Manuals: Delmar, Technical Rescuer: Rope Levels 1 & 2 Mosby, High Angle Rescue Techniques, 3rd Edition Tuition: $750

General Requirements & Rope Rescue Levels 1 & 2 Combined (NFPA 1006)

This 12-day course combines the General Requirements and Rope Rescue Levels 1 & 2 Prerequisite: None Tuition: $1950

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General Requirements Rope Rescue Levels 1 & 2 EVALUATION ONLY (NFPA 1006)

Evaluations only are available for NFPA 1006 General Requirements and Rope Rescue Levels 1 & 2 training. Tuition: General Requirements Written $75, Practical $75 Level 1 Written $75, Practical $75 per person Level 2 Written $75, Practical $75 per person

Confined Space Rescue Levels 1 & 2 (NFPA 1006)

Upon the successful completion of this 4-day course, emergency responders will have the skills and knowledge in the areas of confined space rescue operations, utilizing appropriate equipment, methodologies, protocols, and patient and resource management techniques. This curriculum meets and exceeds requirements for rescue training in accordance with WorkSafe BC Part 9 Confined Space. Due to the process of skills and written testing students must have completed NFPA 1006 Chapter 5 General Requirement Training. Due to the nature of this training, a physical examination is recommended prior to this course. Participants will have the ability to evaluate, manage, and perform a confined space rescue in accordance with NFPA 1670 and NFPA 1006. Course topics include:

Knot Tying

Patient Packaging

Hauling Systems

Lowering Systems

Federal Regulations

Confined Space Hazards

Atmospheric Monitoring

Hazard Control And Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Confined Space Rescue Without Atmospheric Hazards

Confined Space Rescue With Atmospheric Hazards This course is designed for all emergency response personnel involved with technical rescue incident response and is designed to meet the training requirements of NFPA 1006 Chapter 7 Job Performance Requirements (JPR). Prerequisite: NFPA 1006 General Requirements Reference Manual: Delmar, Technical Rescuer: Confined Space Levels 1 & 2 CMC, Confined Space Entry and Rescue, 2nd Edition, 1st Printing Tuition: $750

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Fire Officer 1 (NFPA 1021)

This program is designed to meet the requirements of senior Firefighters that aspire to become Company Officers. Participants gain the ability and knowledge to perform the duties of a junior officer. The course is designed around classroom lectures, group interactive exercises, table exercises and practical fire ground evolutions. Prerequisites:

Firefighter Level 2 (NFPA 1001)

Fire Service Instructor Level 1 (NFPA 1041) Reference Manual: Jones and Bartlett, Fire Officer Principles and Practices, 2nd edition Tuition: $1550

Fire Officer 2 (NFPA 1021)

This program will meet the training requirements and give the participant the ability and knowledge to perform their duties as a mid Level Company Officer. The course is designed around classroom lectures, group interactive exercises, table exercises and practical fire ground evolutions. Prerequisites:

Fire Officer 1 (NFPA 1021)

Fire Service Instructor Level 1 (NFPA 1041) Reference Manual: Jones and Bartlett, Fire Officer Principles and Practices, 2nd edition Tuition: $1400

Fire Inspector Professional Qualifications Level 1 (NFPA 1031)

Provided by the Fire Prevention Officers' Association of BC (FPOABC) this self-paced course can be started at any time, there are no starting dates or completion dates. Simply sign up and start. This program will give the participant the ability and knowledge to perform the duties of a Fire Inspector. The course is designed around self-paced, online course work, group interactive exercises, and practical building inspection evaluations. Learning outcomes include: conduct thorough Fire Inspections, assess and prepare recommendations to ensure the risk of fire in a building is minimized, and learn how to use applicable codes, standards, legislation, and other tools to make assessments and prepare recommendations. Participants will complete up to a 4-hour practical evaluation course which covers the requisite skill portion of the NFPA 1031 Standard. This portion will have participants conduct a fire inspection, determine occupant load calculations and demonstrate other practical requirements. Location of the practical portion depends on the student’s location. Prerequisite: None Reference Manual: FPOABC NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector Manual (supplied at the time of enrolment) Tuition: $900 To register for this course go to the Fire Prevention Officers' Association of BC website at www.fpoa.bc.ca scroll down to and download the "Complete Course Registration/Application Package" for 1031. For further inquiries or help please email: 1031info@fpoa.bc.ca

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Submit the completed documentation along with payment by one of two means:

1. Mail everything to the Online Learning Centre, 2286 Kingsford Place, Nanaimo, BC V9X 1Y3

OR:

2. Pay by credit card online or over the phone by calling 250-716-9103.

Fire Investigator Professional Qualifications (NFPA 1033)

Provided by the Fire Prevention Officers' Association of BC (FPOABC) this self-paced course can be started at any time, there are no starting dates or completion dates. Simply sign up and start. This course will give the participant the ability and knowledge to perform the duties of a Fire Investigator. The course is designed around self-paced, online course work, group interactive exercises, and practical fire ground evaluations. Learning outcomes include defining the role of the Fire Investigator, determining fire cause, completing an accurate, safe and thorough fire investigation, utilizing the professional tools required to conduct a fire investigation, managing within organizational structure, utilizing effective communication skills, both written (reports) and verbal (interview) and understanding the dangers and how to detect the presence of hazardous materials. Participants will complete a self-paced, online course which covers the requisite knowledge portion of the 1033 standard. Once the online portion of the course is completed participants will write the NFPA 1033 Requisite Knowledge exam. This exam is administered through a proctor at the student’s location. The practical requirements of the course are conducted at one of the two participating Fire Training Centres, (Nanaimo or Langley) or arrangements may be able to be made for the testing to be conducted at the participant's location. Prerequisites:

Candidates must be a member of a career fire department, volunteer fire department, recognized industrial brigade, RCMP or municipal police or a related investigative agency.

Participants must present the Confirmation of Employment or Membership from his/her Fire Chief or Supervisor verifying employment and/or membership.

Reference Manuals:

FPOABC NFPA 1033 Fire Investigator Manual (supplied at the time of enrolment)

NFPA 921 Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations (available at http://www.nfpa.org/codes-and-standards/document-information-pages?mode=code&code=921)

Tuition: $1500 To register for this course go to the Fire Prevention Officers' Association of BC website at www.fpoa.bc.ca scroll down to and download the "Complete Course Registration/Application Package" for 1033. For further inquiries or help please email: 1033info@fpoa.bc.ca

Submit the completed documentation along with payment by one of two means:

1. Mail everything to the Online Learning Centre, 2286 Kingsford Place, Nanaimo, BC V9X 1Y3

OR:

2. Pay by credit card online or over the phone by calling 250-716-9103.

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Fire Service Instructor Level 1 (NFPA 1041)

This three-day intensive course provides participants with the knowledge and skills to design and deliver and interactive lesson. The participants will learn about the theories of modern adult education and their application within fire service training by using techniques to maximize participant learning. The participants will practice teaching skills during in-class project presentations. This course utilizes dynamic interactive lectures, case studies, and class discussions.

Connecting with the Adult Learner

Understanding various learning style

Motivating the Adult Learner

Using Evaluation Instruments

Organization of the Classroom Environment

Completing Training Records and Reports Prerequisites: None Reference Manual: Jones and Bartlett Fire Service Instructor 3rd, edition Tuition: $390

Fire Service Instructor Level 2 (NFPA 1041)

This three-day course is designed to place an emphasis on teaching from formalized lesson plans prepared by the instructor, including integrating information from one lesson or class to the next. The participants will develop lesson plans and practice teaching skills during in-class project presentations. This course utilizes traditional interactive lecture, student presentation, discussions and pre-course assignments. The seven modules of this course are:

Writing Performance Objectives

Developing Lesson Plans

Preparing Instructional Materials

Constructing Evaluation Devices

Demonstrating Selected Teaching Methods

Managing Training Records and Reports

Identifying Reference Resources. Prerequisites: Fire Service Instructor 1 (NFPA 1041) Reference Manual: Jones and Bartlett Fire Service Instructor 2nd edition $91.95 + GST Tuition: $425

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Incident Safety Officer (NFPA 1521)

This one-day course examines the Incident Safety Officer's role at emergency response incidents. There is a specific focus on operations within the Incident Command System (ICS) as a Safety Officer. The participant will be able to identify and analyze safety concerns as they relate to all-hazards scene evaluation, and communicate recommended solutions to the Incident Commander. The five modules of this course are:

Role of the Incident Safety Officer

Regulations, Standards and Policies

Recordkeeping and Documentation

Risk Management

Incident Considerations Prerequisites: Fire Officer Level 1 (NFPA 1021)

Reference Manual: Jones and Bartlett, Incident Safety Officer 3rd edition - $94.95 plus GST Tuition: $275

First Responder (BCEHS & EMA Licensing Approved)

Classroom sessions have been designed for this 8-day course to provide a student-centred learning experience. This has been accomplished by blending the very latest concepts in adult education with the experiences of a team of seasoned and dynamic educators. This has resulted in an interactive program in which information becomes knowledge, skills, and beliefs through facilitated discussion, active learning techniques, and multimedia rather than traditional lecture. A resource manual has been created which explains new and important concepts in plain language. There has been an explosion of knowledge in the field of pre-hospital care and this manual brings these important concepts home to the First Responder community. This helps to bridge the gap between First Responders and Paramedics which leads to improved patient outcomes and more professional interactions between agencies. Prerequisites: CPR 'C' Reference Manual: VIERA First Responder Manual ($95) Tuition: $1250

First Responder Instructor/Evaluator Instructional Techniques Workshop

This 3-day workshop explores the new Enhanced First Responder concepts and supports the Instructor/Evaluator by ensuring a firm grasp on the content in the new program and providing answers to the frequently asked questions from students. The workshop focuses on dynamic and effective learning strategies which engage the learner while introducing the instructor to the psychology of learning. Successful students will be certified as VIERA Instructor/Evaluators and qualified to instruct and/or evaluate the new VIERA First Responder curriculum. Successful candidates will also be recognized by EMA licensing as an approved First Responder Instructor/Evaluator. At the completion of the course students will be presented with a comprehensive lesson plan for the new Enhanced First Responder curriculum complete with Instructor Notes, PowerPoint Presentations and Videos.

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Prerequisites: Current EMA First Responder License Reference Manual: VIERA First Responder Manual ($95) Tuition: $700 (please note funding maybe available through the Provincial First Responder Committee)

First Responder Instructor/Evaluator Instructional Techniques Workshop - Recertification

This 8-hour interactive course is designed to review and update First Responder Instructor/Evaluators so they can maintain a high level of requisite knowledge and skills, and maintain a high level of competence in instruction and evaluation. In this classroom-based workshop, students will be challenged to demonstrate the instructional and evaluation skills and they will receive informative feedback from their instructors and peers. Successful candidates will have their VIERA First Responder Instructor/Evaluator status extended for another 3 years. Prerequisites:

Current EMA First Responder License

VIERA First Responder Instructor/Evaluator certification Reference Manual: VIERA First Responder Manual ($95) Tuition: $275 (please note funding maybe available through the Provincial First Responder Committee)

Fire Dynamics

This exciting 1-day program is a detailed analysis of the changing fire dynamics due to modern lightweight building construction and synthetic fuel loads. We compare legacy and modern lightweight building construction and the impact it has on fire fighting operational timeframes. This program looks at how modern furnishings are made, the synthetic materials they are made of and how it has drastically changed fire behavior. We will investigate survivability profiling and the risk to benefit analysis. This program will also show the firefighter the benefits of Positive Pressure Ventilation Attack and how it can greatly improve the environment we work in when we responding to structure fires. Course delivery will include interactive classroom presentation and practical demonstrations. Prerequisite: None Reference Manual: Handouts provided Tuition: $275

AED/CPR

This course teaches the lifesaving skills of one rescuer using AED and CPR. The Heart and Stroke Foundation’s CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) curriculum is used and includes AED (automated external defibrillator) training. The course includes relief of choking in adults and, at the student’s option, in children and infants, along with barrier device/pocket mask use. Students learn to recognize and treat emergencies such as cardiac arrest, heart attack and stroke.

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Students who successfully complete this course will receive a Heart and Stroke Heartsaver course completion card. Prerequisite: None

Reference Manual: HSFC BLS for Healthcare Provider student manual Tuition: $60

AED/CPR Instructor

The Heartsaver Instructor Course has two modules - the Core Instructor Course and the specific module on Heartsaver course delivery and materials. The Core Instructor Course (CIC) is a foundation course required by all Heart and Stroke Foundation instructor candidates. This course is comprised of a pre-learning online module, as well as an in-class module. The CIC teaches instructor candidates how to apply effective communication techniques, manage the classroom environment, and promote knowledge and skill transfer and retention. The specific Heartsaver module introduces the student to the educational materials and syllabus utilized in the delivery of the Heart and Stroke Foundation Heartsaver CPR/AED provider course. Students who successfully complete this course will receive a Heart and Stroke Heartsaver Instructor course completion card. Prerequisite: CPR 'C' certification minimum 1 year

Reference Manual: Core Instructor Course work book

HSFC Heartsaver CPR and AED student manual

HSFC Heartsaver Instructor manual

HSFC Heartsaver CPR AED DVD Tuition: $200

Emergency Decision-Making Blindspots

This interactive one-day course is an opportunity for participants to explore decision-making during stressful situations and to illuminate psychological nuances that significantly impact a person’s ability to manage emergency incidents. During the course the participants will explore the following topics:

Stress Response

Cognitive Biases

Recognition Primed Decision-Making

Mental Models

Assumptions and Perceptions

Selective Attention

Situational Awareness

Strategies To Improve Decision-Making Course Objectives:

Strengthen decision-making ability during emergency incidents

Explore the wide-ranging factors that influence our decisions during emergency incidents

Develop strategies to strengthen our decisions during emergency incidents Prerequisite: None Equipment needed: Note taking materials Note: turnout gear is NOT required for this course Reference Manual: Handouts provided Tuition: $275

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Fireground Management for the Interior Team Leader (Playbook compliant)

This interactive 2-day course is in compliance with the new Office of the Fire Commissioner's Playbook for the Interior Team Leader requirements. The Team Leaders will be introduced to the concepts of critical decision-making skills during high risk, low frequency emergency situations. The students will be rotated through simulated structure fire scenarios (both in the classroom and in a Training Centre facility) to allow them the opportunity to practice the concepts learned in the classroom. Interior Leaders will be required to:

conduct a 360 size-up with the Incident Commander (IC)

participate in developing an Incident Action Plan with the IC

use Incident Command System (ICS) to supervise all personnel assigned to him or her

check in fire fighters that are assigned to his or her group/division while operating interior

continuously monitor and size-up interior conditions

provide situation reports to the IC as required

make critical tactical decisions based on interior fire behaviour injects as supplied by an instructor.

Scenarios will be debriefed as a group to reinforce what went well and what could be done better. This training is designed to be open and interactive to provide a safe learning environment to promote group discussion throughout.

Course Objectives include:

• Critical decision-making skills during high risk/low frequency emergency events (recognition primed decision-making, situational awareness)

• Training fidelity – the ability to make simulations realistic • Modern fire behaviour (ventilation limited fire regimes, heat release rate, flow paths, PPE

limitations, PPA/PPV) • SLICER-RS/RECEO-VS • ICS – with a focus on Groups and Divisions • Rapid Intervention Teams (RIT) • Incident action planning • Scenario training to reinforce classroom theory

Prerequisite: Interior Fire Fighter requirement as specified in the Office of the Fire Commissioner Playbook

Reference Manual: Handouts provided. Pre-reading will be required. Tuition: $350

VIERA Evaluator Workshop

This 8-hour course is for anyone in the fire service interested in evaluating any VIERA courses. Evaluators must be individuals with knowledge, skills and experience in the firefighting profession. The process of evaluation requires the evaluator to be fully conversant with the skills and knowledge required to properly and safely complete the job performance requirements. Prerequisites: Fire Service Instructor 1 Certification (NFPA 1041) or equivalent Five (5) year’s service, in a career Fire Department or eight (8) years service in a

volunteer Fire Department Incident Safety Officer Certification (NFPA 1521) Certified to the NFPA standards an individual is to evaluate Reference Manual: Handouts provided Tuition: $100

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PREREQUISITES: Proof of completion of pre-requisite training by certificate or transcript must be provided upon registration.

All programs can be delivered at your Fire Department.

For more information on any of these programs please contact:

Vancouver Island Emergency Response Academy at viera@nanaimo.ca

or Dan Murphy at (250) 755-4558 or dan.murphy@nanaimo.ca.

Website: www.vierafire.ca The information contained in this guide is accurate at the time of printing. Vancouver Island Emergency Response Academy reserves the right to make such changes as necessary, including cancellation and adjustment of courses.