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"APCO puts on some of the best courses I have ever attended, APCO chooses instructors that know how to keep the attention of the students and promote class interaction. A lot of versatile information is gained through these courses."

Mary B.
Moore Haven, FL
Fire Service Communications Student

 

 

 


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Fire Service Communications, 1st Edition

APCO Institute's Fire Service Communications, 1st Edition course raises the bar for in-service fire communications training! This dynamic course covers the terms, techniques and protocols required for excellence in fire service call taking and dispatch.

The topics covered in the course include:

bullet Overview of firefighting and the fire service
bullet Fire service apparatus, equipment and terminology
bullet Fire service communications systems
bullet Fire service call processing
bullet Fire service dispatch procedures
bullet Handling fire service incidents (comprehensive call guides for fire related, rescue related, technical rescue and search & rescue incidents)
bullet The National Incident Management System and Incident Command System (in-depth training meeting IS-100 and IS-700 training requirements)
bullet Understanding and handling HAZMAT incidents
bullet Understanding and handling terrorism incidents

The course manual contains numerous photographs and illustrations to bring the course material to life and serves as an excellent reference source once back on the job.

APCO Institute certified instructors who successfully complete this course can upgrade their instructor certificate to teach this dynamic course in-house or regionally for the cost of the course books only!!

Instructional media and exercises used throughout the course reinforce the knowledge attained in lecture and demonstration. If taught by your own APCO Institute certified instructors, it becomes an economical way to train your staff at your own pace.

Prerequisites:
Students should have already completed basic telecommunicator training

Recertification Requirements:
None

Additional Information:
Tuition includes a comprehensive course manual and all certification fees.

Tuition:
$379 Live Course
$429 Institute Online
(includes $50 Distance Learning Fee)

Member Discount $20

 

Course is taught over four days in the classroom or six weeks via the APCO Institute Online. Tuition does not include travel, lodging, meals or other costs. Institute Online registration does not include web access fees or other local internet/web-related costs.

For schedules and sites Click Here . All course dates, locations and prices are tentative and subject to change.