Course
Descriptions
Please select a course for the individual description:
800 MHz Radio (Intro) (back to top)
Students will learn basic functionality of the portable
radio. Successful completion of
this course is required to maintain IECS certification. Prerequisites:
None. Course outline includes the following:
- Handling a Portable Radio
- Using the Phonetic Alphabet
- Understanding the MCFRS Fleetmap Templates
- Communicating with Other Personnel in Normal and Emergency Scenarios
800 MHz Radio (Intermediate) (back to top)
Students will get a refresher on certain elements of the 800 Intro course and then focus on use the portable radio on EMS incidents. Prerequisites: 800 MHz Radio Intro.
Course outline includes the following:
- Refresher on some 800 Mhz Radio Intro elements
- Communicating with ECC, EMRC and hospital personnel while on EMS incidents
eMEDS Elite (Intro) (back to top)
Students will learn the basics of creating and editing a patient report
within eMEDS Elite, the state-wide patient care reporting system. Successful completion of this course is required to
obtain IECS certification. Prerequisites: Ability to work within the
Windows environment. This workshop is currently only offered as an instructor-led course, held in the training lab, and scheduled as part of the EMT class with PSTA EMT instructors (not separately by the student). Course outline includes:
- Using eMEDS Elite (Course Overview)
- Logging on and Synching with the Server
- Writing Basic Reports
- Finding Repeat Patients
- Logging Patient Refusals
- Adding More Patients to the Incident
eMEDS Elite (Transfer) (back to top)
Students will learn the basics of creating and editing a patient report within eMEDS Elite, the state-wide patient care reporting system. Successful completion of this course is required to obtain IECS certification. Prerequisites: Ability to work within the Windows environment. This workshop is currently only offered as an instructor-led course, held in one of two formats (see below for scheduling info), and is scheduled by a student who took the EMT class outside of Montgomery County Fire and Rescue. Course outline includes:
- Using eMEDS (Course Overview)
- Logging on and Synching with the Server
- Writing Basic Reports
- Finding Repeat Patients
- Logging Patient Refusals
- Adding More Patients to the Incident
Scheduling Note: As of summer 2021, this course is offered in two different formats (9)but uses the same syllabus), as follows:
- In-Person: Register for the class called eMEDS Elite Transfer and it will be held in the tech training lab at PSHQ.
- On-Line (Synchronous): Register for the class called eMEDS Elite Teams E-Course. it will be held on-line via Microsoft Teams. Registered students whose training coordinators confirm are eligible for the class will receive a meeting request with Teams link for the class.
FireApp Intro (back
to top)
Students will learn the basics of creating and editing an incident report
within FireApp. Successful completion of this course is required to
maintain IECS certification. Prerequisites: Ability to work within the
Windows environment. This workshop is currently offered as an e-course with an included on-line assessment test. Course outline includes:
- Using FireApp (Program Overview)
- Creating an Incident Report
- Filing a Unit Report
- Setting up an On-Going Roster
Mobile Data Computer (MDC Intro) (back to top)
Students will learn basic functionality of the Mobile Data Computer,
the technology added to FRS apparatus in July 2003. Successful completion
of this course is required to obtain IECS certification. This course is currently offered only as an e-course with a required on-line assessment test. Students do not need to come to the training lab for course credit. Prerequisites:
None. Course outline includes the following:
- Understanding How MDC works with CAD, Radios and MCFRS
- Using Communication Functions
- Running a Call
- Using CAD Functions
- Finding Your Way with the PremierOne Map
Risk MAP (back to top)
Students will learn basic functionality of Risk MAP,
the database used to write reports for collision, loss and/or injury. the report information is typically sent to the insurance company. Successful completion
of this course is required to obtain rights to use Risk MAP (along with permission of the safety chief). This course is currently offered only as instructor-led training and held at the FRS tech training lab. Students who complete the course with a passing grade on the assessment test will earn four hours of COPDI course credit. Prerequisites:
permission of CODPI training coordinator and/or safety chief. Course outline includes the following:
- Collision vs. Loss vs. Injury Breakdown
- Walk-Through Collision Report
- Writing Good Analysis
- Collision Report
- Loss Report
- Injury Report
- Partial Report
Visio (Mapping) (back to top)
Students will learn to create station maps within Visio. Prerequisites:
Ability to work within the Windows environment. Course outline includes:
- Examining the Basics of Visio
- Using Road Stenciles
- Drawing Roads
- Implementing GIS Data for Maps
- Using Layers
- Customizing Visio
- Creating New Maps from Scratch
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