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HomeMy WebLinkAbout103.003 - ISA Training Class RequirementsEffective Date: October 2007 Manuel Graves, Civilian Training Officer Current Revision Date: 05/08/2025 Section 103.003 Next Revision (1) Date: 05/08/2028 Page 1 of 7 Fresno City Fire Department Administrative Manual SECTION 103.003 ISA TRAINING CLASS REQUIREMENTS PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to explain the training requirements necessary to meet the obligations outlined in the Master Instructional Services Agreement (ISA) between the Fresno Fire Department (FFD or Department) and Fresno City College (FCC). APPLICATION This policy applies to all training occurrences that qualify for ISA hours. OPERATIONAL POLICY The FFD shall offer Advanced Firefighter Continuing Education (FIRET-233) to fulfill annual mandatory continuing education requirements. Courses may be offered in a seminar, lecture, or lab format. All ISA members are automatically enrolled in this course. All training validated as ISA hours will have an instructor of record present to provide, supervise, and ensure curriculum is in accordance with the instructor of record and ISA agreement. The on-site instructor of record shall be identified as the lead instructor on the training roster. 1. Agreement for On-Site Supervisor and Instructor Services: Each instructor of record shall have a signed Agreement for On-Site Supervisor and Instructor Services (See Attachment 1) on-file in the Training Division. 2. Minimum Qualifications for The Instructor of Record: The instructor of record shall have the following minimum qualifications: • A bachelor's degree or higher, and two years of professional experience directly related to the member's teaching assignment; or o Associate degree, and six years of professional experience directly related to the member's teaching assignment; or Effective Date: October 2007 Manuel Graves, Civilian Training Officer Current Revision Date: 05/08/2025 Section 103.003 Next Revision (2) Date: 05/08/2028 Page 2 of 7 o Equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency)  Equivalency is a process the Department uses to screen prospective instructors through FCC and requires a minimum of 10 years of experience to meet the equivalency standards; or  A valid California Community College Teaching Credential. • The Training Division maintains a roster of all instructors of record. OPERATIONAL GUIDELINE 1. Instructor Responsibility: To ensure a high quality of instruction and comply with state regulations related to educational records, all classes must have the following information maintained: a. Course Title: b. Course Hours: Course hours presented to each member [e.g., if a two-hour class is delivered to three (3) shifts and a make-up day, the course hours are two (2)]. c. Number of Presentations: Total number of occurrences the class is presented (e.g., if a two-hour class is presented four (4) times per day for three (3) shifts and one (1) makeup class per shift, the number of presentations is 15). d. Date(s) of the Presentation(s): e. Course Outline: The course outline does not need to be as extensive as a teaching outline and is used primarily for record of the class. A layout of a sample course outline is attached. (See Attachment 2.). The outline must include the following headings: i. Course Title ii. Reference iii. Course Objectives Effective Date: October 2007 Manuel Graves, Civilian Training Officer Current Revision Date: 05/08/2025 Section 103.003 Next Revision (2) Date: 05/08/2028 Page 3 of 7 iv. Course Content f. Course Evaluations: Course evaluation sheets must be completed by students in every class. PROCESS 1. FCC Contract Instruction: Sworn members are enrolled in either FCC contract instruction or Joint Apprenticeship Committee (JAC). Members not assigned to the JAC program will be in the FCC contract instruction program. Training staff will complete FCC – Fire Academy Special Topics Registration Form (See Attachment 3), obtain members signatures, and submit to FCC. Once the completed registration form is accepted at FCC, members are registered for the duration of the school semester and will remain registered as long as they continue to attend FFD/FCC contract instruction classes each semester. Members who lapse in the program due to extended absence (i.e., long-term illness) must reapply. FCC tracks current registration and will inform the Training Division if a lapse occurs. Instructors will provide the Training Division with a resume supporting their expertise in the field they are instructing. One resume should be completed for various course presentations, but the resume must support expertise in each field. 2. Documentation of Training: All training occurrences should be recorded on a FD-22T - FFD Training Attendance/Overtime Roster and include the following documentation: • Subject of training • Date of training • Location of training • Start and end time • Total hours of training • Name and signature of the employee Effective Date: October 2007 Manuel Graves, Civilian Training Officer Current Revision Date: 05/08/2025 Section 103.003 Next Revision (2) Date: 05/08/2028 Page 4 of 7 • Name and signature of the instructor(s). The Instructor of Record will be recorded where indicated. The completed FD-22T should be submitted to the Training Division no later than the closing of business on the following day for entry into the Learning Management System (LMS). Instructors may forgo using the hardcopy FD-22T and instead enter members training directly into the LMS by using the Record Completions function and follow up with an email to the Training Division advising the entry was made. 3. Training Division Responsibility: The course outline of record for ISA training is FT-233. • Members claiming hours are to complete a minimum of 24 training hours in all categories/subjects within the course outline each semester. Training hours are to be reported by authorized Training staff on the FCC provided FCC – ISAs (Fire) – OneDrive. The Training staff member must receive prior authorization and user access to log-in to the site. This reporting method standardizes reporting across agencies and enhances efficiency and accountability of data entry for record and payment. 4. Filing Training Reports: • Beginning August 10, 2020, hours will be reported no later than the first Friday of the following month. • The reporting period will end on the last Friday of each month. EXAMPLE: NOVEMBER HOURS - Reporting period begins October 31, 2020 (Saturday) and ends November 27, 2020 (Friday). The hours reported during this period will be due to FCC no later than the first Friday of the following month on December 4, 2020, and will continue throughout the year accordingly. • A final copy of the spreadsheet used to document member hours into FCC – ISAs (Fire) – OneDrive will be retained on the Department’s computer network in the following subfolder: T Drive < TRN – MANAGEMENT < FCC < FCC Hours < Year. Effective Date: October 2007 Manuel Graves, Civilian Training Officer Current Revision Date: 05/08/2025 Section 103.003 Next Revision (2) Date: 05/08/2028 Page 5 of 7 5. Quality Control: Each semester the Deputy Chief of Training or his/her designee will advise the FCC Fire Academy Chief or Coordinator the dates of at least two scheduled ISA training classes. • The classes should include the date, time, instructor, class topic, and location. • The FCC Fire Academy Chief or Coordinator will contact the FFD Deputy Chief of Training or his/her designee and plan a site visit to ensure the class meets the requirements of the agreement. • The visit will include: review of a current, signed instructor agreement, class topic in coordination with FT-233, the lesson plan, a PowerPoint or visual aid(s), and observe a portion of the class. • This ensures the intent of the agreement is met and both FCC and FFD are working to ensure the integrity of the partnership. • All visits will be coordinated between the ISA representative(s) and the Training Division. INFORMATION Advanced Firefighting Continuing Education (FIRET-233) course content will cover the following topics: 1. Introduction 2. Assessment to determine degradation of skills 3. Skills practice to maintain proficiency 4. Skill development in new technology 5. Required annual certifications and protocol updates 6. Relationship of operational positions and responsibilities 7. Review of standard safety practices 8. Trends as they apply to the fire protection system Effective Date: October 2007 Manuel Graves, Civilian Training Officer Current Revision Date: 05/08/2025 Section 103.003 Next Revision (2) Date: 05/08/2028 Page 6 of 7 9. Emergency Medical: a. CPR b. AED / defibrillator c. Trauma d. Medical 10. Firefighting: a. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) b. Hose / nozzles c. Ladders d. Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) e. Tools and equipment f. Communications g. Safety 11. Incident Command: a. Multi-casualty Incidents (MCI) b. Emergency scene operations c. Incident Command System (ICS) 12. Driver Operator: a. Vehicle inspection and safety b. Pumping / hydraulics c. Hose d. Driving e. Safety Effective Date: October 2007 Manuel Graves, Civilian Training Officer Current Revision Date: 05/08/2025 Section 103.003 Next Revision (2) Date: 05/08/2028 Page 7 of 7 13. Human Resources: a. Harassment b. Injury prevention and safety c. OSHA d. Employee relations 14. Administration and Supervision: a. Policy b. Record management c. Mapping 15. Public Education and Fire Prevention: a. School programs b. Inspections c. Junior firefighter d. Preplan buildings DEFINITIONS Instructional Services Agreement - Allows community college districts to provide specialized workforce training to their students through contracts with private and public entities. These agreements must meet the California Education Code and Title 5 requirements. The district must execute and approve the ISA before the services commence. CROSS-REFERENCES Alcorn, B., Janz, A., Stermer, T., et. al. (2024). Instructional Service Agreement State Center Community College District and City Of Fresno Fire Department.