In an unprecedented success, the Alabama Fire College Program in Emergency Medicine has achieved their THIRD consecutive 100% first-time pass rate on the National Registry of EMTs examination. This unheard-of accomplishment is the result of outstanding efforts by our students, faculty, support staff, and the agencies that entrust us to train their employees. We congratulate everyone that has worked so hard to reach this milestone.
What is a fee-waived course?Eligible students will not be charged tuition for the course, usually courtesy of a grant-funded program. Are books included? Books for fee-waived students will sometimes* be included. If books are included, they will be delivered on the first day of class unless otherwise noted. On the listing below, courses include books for eligible fee-waived students unless otherwise indicated. Am I eligible to take a fee-waived course?Eligibility for registration in a fee-waived course will require that the pre-requisites for the course are met, and that the student be an Alabama-resident public sector emergency responder. Courses may also have specific requirements for eligibility. To determine your eligibility for a particular fee-waived course, call 1(800)241-2467. How do I register for a fee-waived course?To register for a fee-waived course, you must call 1(800)241-2467. Above, you will find a listing of all fee-waived courses currently being offered, with an accompanying link to the course description page for information specific to the course, such as pre-requisites, description, and required equipment. I'm an out-of-state student, can I take a fee-waived course? Students who are residents outside of Alabama may register for a fee-waived course that is held at the AFC Main Campus or Regional Training Center, however, the student will be charged the out-of-state rate and will be responsible for acquiring the required textbooks for the course. Out-of-state students are not eligible to attend field delivery courses.
FIREFIGHTER CANCER WEBINAR SEPTEMBER 7, 2016
Cancer is the leading cause of firefighter line-of-duty deaths in the United States; according to the IAFF, about 60 percent of career firefighters will die from cancer. Firefighting has been linked to an increased risk of multiple myeloma, Hodgkin lymphoma, and prostate, testicular, brain, colon, skin and lung cancers.
We can’t eliminate the risks of exposure, but there are steps individuals and departments can take. Join Lexipol and an all-star cast of presenters for an up-front discussion of what’s driving rates of cancer among firefighters and how we can make behavioral and policy changes to improve our chances of survival.
WEBINAR
From Baby Wipes to Annual Exams: Fighting Cancer in the Fire Service
Wed., Sept. 7, 12 pm ET/9 am PT
Presented by:
Chief Dennis Compton
Chairman, NFFF
Deputy Chief Billy Goldfeder
Loveland-Symmes (OH) Fire Department
Chief Bobby Halton
Editor-in-Chief, Fire Engineering Magazine
Education Director, FDIC
Registration is free! Even if you cannot attend at this time, please register, and you’ll be sent a recording of the event.
Training Officer Credential
The ISFSI credential designation is designed to provide instructors a direct pathway to develop and advance as professional educators and will bridge the gap between fire service professional development, the professional credentialing of instructors, and the accreditation of emerging training curriculums and eLearning platforms and programs.
NFA Courses: Leadership I-III and Shaping the Future We are pleased to offer the following classes to assist Alabama Fire Officers in meeting the requirements to enter and complete the Managing Officer Program through the National Fire Academy. All classes provided in the list below will be offered at the main campus and there is no tuition required. Additional class dates and locations will be announced as they are available.
Alabama Remembers: 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb
Benefiting National Fallen Firefighter Foundation
Sunday, September 11, 2016
Registration & Check In: 8:00 am
For More information, click here
Alabama State Firefighter Memorial Service
The Alabama State Firefighter Memorial Service is Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. on the Alabama Fire College campus. For more information, click here.If you’d like to purchase a brick and have it installed before the service, orders must be received by September 1st.
Rail Safety & Hazmat Emergency Response Training
Free training opportunity: Rail Safety & Hazmat Emergency Response Training. One day training November 1st, 2nd or 3rd. Click here for more information.
Joint Public Safety Response to Active Shooter Events
Fort Benning Fire and Emergency Services Department
October 24,2016, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
McGinnis-Wickam Hall (Building 4)
Marshall Auditorium
#1 Karker Street
Fort Benning, GA 31905
Join the AFC Bookstore Mailing List
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CURRICULUM UPDATES
Textbook changes: Effective July , 2016, the EMT course will begin using the Jones and Bartlett Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured, 11th Edition textbook, ISBN 9781284080179. It will be offered through the Alabama Fire College Bookstore -July 2016.
Effective September 15, 2016, the RT: Trench I/II courses will begin using the Jones and Bartlett Trench Rescue Principles and Practice, Third Edition textbook. The book covers Trench Rescue Level I and Trench Rescue Level II content. Topics include rescue systems, incident management, trench components and physics. The text also explores how and when to implement protective systems, rescue victims, and lead a rescue team. It will be offered through the Alabama Fire College Bookstore mid-July 2016.
The RT: Rope courses will begin using the Alabama Fire College High-Angle Rope Rescue Techniques, Levels I & II book, ISBN 9781284007732. The book covers topics including safety management, ropes/knots, anchor systems, rappelling and lowering systems, mechanical advantage systems, and tensioned rope systems. It will be offered through the Alabama Fire College Bookstore beginning on August 1st, 2016.
Effective September 2nd, 2016, the Airport Fire Fighter and Fire Apparatus Operator: Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting courses will begin using IFSTA's Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting, 6th Edition ISBN 9780879395841.
LODD News Nicholas S. Hemingway, Baltimore City Fire Department, Baltimore, Maryland, Aug 16, 2016
Are you seeking employment in Alabama's fire service? Check our Job Board for job openings as well as resumes from self-sponsored students looking for jobs!
From www.everyonegoeshome.com: "The 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives (FLSI) were jointly developed by representatives of the major fire service constituencies in 2004 at a Firefighter Safety Summit in Tampa, FL. At that time, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation was tasked with promulgating the Initiatives throughout the fire service, and developing material to support their implementation. Since then, the Initiatives have deeply informed the emerging safety culture in the US fire service, and become the bedrock foundation for thousands of fire departments and EMS organizations who have a desire to ensure that their firefighters and medics return home safely after every shift." Click here for the 16 Life Safety Initiatives.
First Responder Integrated Response Resources Department of Homeland Security
To better serve you, our bookstore will be open from 7am-4pm, Monday-Friday!
Shop with us online at www.afcbookstore.com, give us a call at 1(866)984-3545,
or stop by (2501 Phoenix Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405)!
Our Mission: Our continuing commitment is to facilitate excellence in education, training, certification, and support services for the emergency response community.
Our Vision: We, the Alabama Fire College, will be the answer to the needs of the fire and emergency service community.
Registration is now open for Fire College Week, October 12-16, 2016
Effective July , 2016, the EMT course will begin using the Jones and Bartlett Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured, 11th Edition textbook, ISBN 9781284080179. It will be offered through the 
Effective September 15, 2016, the RT: Trench I/II courses will begin using the Jones and Bartlett Trench Rescue Principles and Practice, Third Edition textbook. The book covers Trench Rescue Level I and Trench Rescue Level II content. Topics include rescue systems, incident management, trench components and physics. The text also explores how and when to implement protective systems, rescue victims, and lead a rescue team. It will be offered through the 
The RT: Rope courses will begin using the Alabama Fire College High-Angle Rope Rescue Techniques, Levels I & II book, ISBN 9781284007732. The book covers topics including safety management, ropes/knots, anchor systems, rappelling and lowering systems, mechanical advantage systems, and tensioned rope systems. It will be offered through the 
Effective September 2nd, 2016, the Airport Fire Fighter and Fire Apparatus Operator: Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting courses will begin using IFSTA's Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting, 6th Edition ISBN 9780879395841.
Are you seeking employment in Alabama's fire service? 
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation 
First Responder Integrated Response Resources
