Bucks County Community College

Bucks County Community College

Department of Public Safety Training and

Certification

Instructor Handbook

Last Revised: September 22, 2010

Bucks County Community College

Department of Public Safety Training and Certification

1760 South Easton Road, Doylestown, Pennsylvania 18901

Ph. 215-340-8417 Fax 215-343-6794

bucks.edu/publicsafety

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Bucks County Community College

Department of Public Safety Training and Certification

1760 South Easton Road

Doylestown, PA 18901

Ph: 215.340.8417

Fax: 215.343.6794

bucks.edu/publicsafety

Table of Contents

Mission Statement .................................................................................................................................................... 1

The Training Program .............................................................................................................................................. 1

Equal Employment Opportunities Statement ........................................................................................................ 1

Welcome Letter from the Executive Director ......................................................................................................... 2

Directory of Bucks County Community College ................................................................................................... 3

Regional Field Directors ......................................................................................................................................... 4

General Information.................................................................................................................................................. 5

History .................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Programs Offered................................................................................................................................................... 5

Accreditation .......................................................................................................................................................... 5

Course MSA ........................................................................................................................................................... 6

Junior Firefighters .................................................................................................................................................. 6

Facial Hair Policy ................................................................................................................................................... 6

Smoking ................................................................................................................................................................. 6

Instructor Requirements ......................................................................................................................................... 6

Instructor Conduct ................................................................................................................................................... 8

Issues with Instructor ............................................................................................................................................. 8

Teacher/Student Relationships .............................................................................................................................. 8

Dress Code and Conduct....................................................................................................................................... 9

Weapons ................................................................................................................................................................ 9

Drug and Alcohol Policy ......................................................................................................................................... 9

Sexual Assault Policy ........................................................................................................................................... 10

Harassment Policy Section .................................................................................................................................. 10

Sexual Harassment Policy ............................................................................................................................... 10

Quid Pro Quo Harassment ............................................................................................................................... 10

Hostile Environment Sexual Harassment ......................................................................................................... 11

Compliance Information Section .......................................................................................................................... 12

Ethics Policy ..................................................................................................................................................... 12

Open Records at Bucks ................................................................................................................................... 12

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) .......................................................................................... 13

Scheduling a Course .............................................................................................................................................. 16

Schedule a Course .............................................................................................................................................. 16

Scheduling a Structural Burn Session (SBS) / Live Fire Program ....................................................................... 17

Conducting a Course ............................................................................................................................................. 19

Course Approval .................................................................................................................................................. 19

Course Changes .................................................................................................................................................. 20

Class Schedule .................................................................................................................................................... 20

Class Cancellation Due to Inclement Weather .................................................................................................... 20

Instructor Form Completion Requirements .......................................................................................................... 20

Class Breaks ........................................................................................................................................................ 21

Certificates ........................................................................................................................................................... 21

Accident and Injury Procedures ........................................................................................................................... 23

Incidents / Accidents ............................................................................................................................................ 23

Instructor Injury Procedure................................................................................................................................... 23

Notice of an on the Job Injury .............................................................................................................................. 23

Course, Certification and Other Fees ................................................................................................................... 24

Course Enrollment and Cancellation Policy ........................................................................................................ 25

Course Materials ..................................................................................................................................................... 26

Duplicating ........................................................................................................................................................... 26

Non-Published Manuals ....................................................................................................................................... 26

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Bucks County Community College

Department of Public Safety Training and Certification

1760 South Easton Road

Doylestown, PA 18901

Ph: 215.340.8417

Fax: 215.343.6794

bucks.edu/publicsafety

Table of Contents (Continued)

Published Manuals ............................................................................................................................................... 26

Remuneration and Expenses ................................................................................................................................ 27

Instructor Remuneration ...................................................................................................................................... 27

Travel Expenses .................................................................................................................................................. 27

Instrutor / Course Audits ....................................................................................................................................... 29

Handbook Review Policy ....................................................................................................................................... 30

Revision/Change Log ........................................................................................................................................... 30

Review Log .......................................................................................................................................................... 30

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Bucks County Community College

Department of Public Safety Training and Certification

1760 South Easton Road

Doylestown, PA 18901

Ph: 215.340.8417

Fax: 215.343.6794

bucks.edu/publicsafety

Mission Statement

To provide our customers with an opportunity to receive a quality education in the fields of public safety operation

and management, public safety professional certification, emergency management and industrial safety that will

enhance their ability to deliver life saving services, in a manner consistent with specific work practices and while

maintaining their safety, as well as the safety of their co-workers and the public they serve.

The Training Program

The Local Level Program is the longest running, organized training program conducted by the Commonwealth of

Pennsylvania. This type of training continues to increase the effectiveness of Pennsylvania's emergency service

organizations, by centering the training on the organization¡¯s specific equipment and apparatus.

¡°Hands on" training comprises a major part of the instructor's responsibilities. The adjunct instructor must

organize the group in such a way that each student experiences as much practice as is necessary to gain

competency.

This training introduces the most effective methods for using the equipment and apparatus available to the

student. Occasions do occur in which the equipment of a particular organization is limited. When necessary, the

instructor will use additional equipment or apparatus from mutual aid organizations to facilitate the various training

programs.

The Bucks County Community College will NOT facilitate and/or conduct live fire training sessions in acquired

structures. Bucks County Community College will continue to support live fire training sessions at fixed fire

training facilities that have provided evidence of compliance with NFPA 1403, chapter 5, section 5.2.2.2 and

chapter 6, section 6.2.2.2.

Furthermore, all training sessions utilizing an acquired structure will be required to provide Bucks County

Community College with evidence of a completed and accurate Asbestos Abatement & Demolition/Renovation

Notification Form (DEP Form #2700-FM-AQ0021), as well as, a notarized document ensuring the legal property

owners release of said property for training purposes, prior to approval of the training session. Additional permits

from Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) may be required, the requesting or hosting agency is

responsible to obtain all permits and fees that may apply.

In addition, customized training is available for public safety organizations and industrial facilities. For additional

information, contact the respective field director (see page 3).

Equal Employment Opportunities Statement

Bucks County Community College is committed to providing equal education and employment opportunities. This

encompasses persons in legally protected classifications in regard to race, color, national origin, sex, handicap,

sexual orientation, age, religion, disabilities, and Vietnam military veterans. The College provides reasonable

accommodations for persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA).

Please call the Campus Coordinator for Equal Employment Opportunity in advance to request or clarify

accommodations or to address issues concerning equal opportunities at 215-968-8090. The EEO Office is located

in Room 135, Tyler Hall.

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