Broken Arrow Fire Department Training Officer EMS Procedures PDF 2016

BROKEN ARROW FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATING PROCEDURES 9-12-2016 CHAPTER: II –DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION APPROVED BY: Jeremy K. Moore SUBJECT: 3.16 – TRAINING OFFICER-EMS CODE# 1.II.3.16 A. REPORTS TO TRAINING MAJOR-EMS B. FLSA STATUS NON-EXEMPT C. JOB SUMMARY The Training Officer shall be ch...

BROKEN ARROW FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATING PROCEDURES 9-12-2016 CHAPTER: II –DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION APPROVED BY: Jeremy K. Moore SUBJECT: 3.16 – TRAINING OFFICER-EMS CODE# 1.II.3.16 A. REPORTS TO TRAINING MAJOR-EMS B. FLSA STATUS NON-EXEMPT C. JOB SUMMARY The Training Officer shall be charged with the responsibility of delivering training primarily at the company level. Personnel in this position shall assist the Training Major’s with the training needs of all fire department personnel and provide support in all functions in which the Training Officer is assigned or may be responsible for. The Training Officer is assigned to a standard 40-hour work week, but may be called during off duty hours to attend large loss fires, special training, planning sessions, and be responsible for other duties as determined necessary by the Deputy Chief, Fire Chief or his designee. D. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES 1. Develops, maintains, and conducts a continuous program of didactic and practical exercises related to EMS throughout the year, also including in-field training, and other fire department related training. 2. Schedules all training with other current programs and with other Fire Department related training. 3. Assigns to appropriate personnel and monitors training programs and exercises to company personnel to be conducted at the station level. 4. Coordinates with Training Major-EMS on all EMS training and scheduling. 5. Provides initial training and orientation and supervises probationary firefighters, periodically tests their job knowledge and skills, performs periodic evaluations and submits recommendations to the Fire Chief on the employment status of probationary employees. 6. The Training Officer may be dispatched in place of the Training Major to all large scale incidents and to any other scene where his presence would be a benefit to the Incident Commander. He shall 85 BROKEN ARROW FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATING PROCEDURES 9-12-2016 CHAPTER: II –DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION APPROVED BY: Jeremy K. Moore SUBJECT: 3.16 – TRAINING OFFICER-EMS CODE# 1.II.3.16 act in any capacity assigned to him by the Incident Commander, but his primary role on the fire ground will be to assess the training needs of the Department. 7. The Training Officer may, with the discretion of the Deputy Chief over Training or at the direction of the Chief of Department, prepare and administer various written and/or practical examinations regarding any aspect of firefighter related EMS skills and abilities. These tests will be designed to provide a basis upon which to administer training programs. For example, an EMS scenario may be delivered to determine the extent of training needed in those areas. 8. The Training Officer will aid the Training Major-EMS in development and specifications for the purchase of ambulances, EMS equipment, and medical supplies, when advising the Chief of the Department on such topics. 9. The Training Officer will assist the Training Major-EMS with the licensing of ambulances, ambulance service and the certification of personnel through the National Registry of EMT’s and the Oklahoma State Department of Health. 10. Records and inventories of department medical supplies shall be kept on file in the Training Section and replacement of inventory shall be coordinated with physical resources. 11. The Training Officer will review overall quality assurance of all patient care issues. The Training Officer in conjunction with the Training Major-EMS will identify areas of quality improvement and develop processes that can be delineated through the training division. 12. Each month, the Training Officer will issue a training package to all groups. These packages will contain training evolutions that are to be delivered by the Company Officers to their personnel. Examples of this training include: Advanced airway techniques, IV therapy, and recognition of cardiac arrhythmias. 13. At least once each month, except summer months, all members are to be brought to a training site, whether at Headquarters or at an alternate location where they will receive instruction on a major topic. These programs will include any aspect of medical emergencies and will be conducted either in a classroom setting, on the drill ground, or a combination of the two. Types of in-service training programs would include: Capnography, continuous positive airway pressure devices and establishing safe helicopter landing zones. 14. The Training Officer will conduct or coordinate the initial and follow-up training on newly purchased equipment. If necessary, instructors from the factory or other outside agencies may be utilized to provide that training. 86 BROKEN ARROW FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATING PROCEDURES 9-12-2016 CHAPTER: II –DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION APPROVED BY: Jeremy K. Moore SUBJECT: 3.16 – TRAINING OFFICER-EMS CODE# 1.II.3.16 15. The Training Section, in cooperation with the Medical Director, will procure information needed for the establishment of new protocols and procedures for the Broken Arrow Fire Department. These procedures will provide the basic guidelines for accountability during patient care and maintenance of specified equipment or will give step-by-step procedures for certain medical training evolutions. 16. Must attend classes, conferences and seminars related to the position as determined by the Deputy Chief, Fire Chief or his designee. E. MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT USED 1. Department vehicles i.e. fire engines, squads, ambulances. 2. Radio equipment. 3. Long spine boards, scoop stretchers, auxiliary cots, all oxygen delivery systems, cardiac monitors, AED’s, all intravenous equipment, patient stretchers, CPAP device, portable and hand held suction devices, impedance threshold devices, medication doses as well as indications and contraindications, all endotracheal and combitube devices, OB/GYN equipment, stair chair, bariatric tarp, hare traction splint, vacuum splints, all bag valve masks, laryngoscope, stethoscope, sphygmomanometer, triangular bandages, all wound dressing materials and burn sheets. 4. Audio/Visual Equipment. 5. Computer terminal, typewriter, and other office related equipment. F. MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING 1. A thorough knowledge of modern firefighting methods, emergency equipment and emergency medical life saving techniques. 2. A thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, contracts, and rules and regulations governing the Fire Department and Emergency Medical services. 3. Must currently hold and have been for three years at the rank of Firefighter or other equivalent training/experience as determined by the Fire Chief. 4. Must possess a valid Oklahoma driver’s license and maintain insurability with a good driving record. 87 BROKEN ARROW FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATING PROCEDURES 9-12-2016 CHAPTER: II –DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION APPROVED BY: Jeremy K. Moore SUBJECT: 3.16 – TRAINING OFFICER-EMS CODE# 1.II.3.16 5. Must possess or obtain certification of Fire Instructor I and II from Oklahoma State University Fire Service Training within one year of appointment or as soon as possible. 6. Must obtain and maintain Haz-Mat Operations Level certification. 7. Must currently possess and maintain a state and Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic license. (NREMT-P) 8. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be willing to pursue higher education. G. SKILLS AND ABILITIES 1. Must have the ability to develop and teach advanced medical training programs. 2. Must have the ability to work on own initiative without direct supervision and must have skill in applying management principles. 3. Must have demonstrated ability to make correct decisions under adverse conditions. 4. Must have demonstrated ability to follow both oral and written instructions. 5. Must have ability to effectively communicate with fellow officers, employees and present a positive public image. H. WORKING CONDITIONS 1. Will primarily work in an office and in an instructional environment, however, at times also be exposed to the same environmental conditions to which firefighters are exposed. 2. Must at infrequent times perform firefighter duties and be subject to the same working conditions of other positions as may be necessary. NOTE: This class specification should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform jobrelated responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. 88