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OAFC 2011SUBURBAN / RURAL SEMINAR

STILLWATER

Fire Learning Management System

Shawn Sweeney, Deputy Fire ChiefNew Tecumseth Fire Rescue

Computer Based TrainingHistory

History

2003 2008 2009 2010 2011

Purchase & District Level implementation of a Computer Based Training (CBT)

System.

History

2003 2008 2009 2010 2011

NTFR.ORG a Google Apps Web Presence Establish for Department

Website (Portal)

History

2003 2008 2009 2010 2011

Email & Training Documents shared through NTFR.ORG web portal

History

2003 2008 2009 2010 2011

Updated Computer Based Training (CBT) includes new NFPA requirements,

Instructor Visual Aids and Presentation Resources

History

2003 2008 2009 2010 2011

Curriculum Data Management Reality:45 Quizzes

587 Enabler 2 (Self Checks)522 Enabler 3 (Performance Demonstrations)

168 Job Performance Requirements (JPRs)

1322 training elements per Firefighter to be recorded.Total of 138,810 elements to track 105 firefighters New Tec.

History

2003 2008 2009 2010 2011

For curriculum based departments, calculate your record keeping requirement by multiplying the number of firefighters in

your department by 1322.

History

2003 2008 2009 2010 2011

New Tec & Ontario Fire College Curriculum & Data Management integration drives needs beyond firefighter binders and conventional

“off-the-shelf” CBT

History

2003 2008 2009 2010 2011

Stillwater begins detailed analysis of challenges and develops a web based

learning management solution.

Content

FunctionSTILLWATER

History

2003 2008 2009 2010 2011

Content/Function Partnership

History

2003 2008 2009 2010 2011

February 2011 - Pilot begins.Web based course resources improve Trainer

Facilitator’s ability to deliver training.

Future

2003 2008 2009 2010 2011+

Complete FLMS support for all Firefighting and Company Officer subjects.

Jay Patterson, Firefighter/TFNew Tecumseth Fire Rescue

Fire Learning Management System

FLMS

STILLWATER

The Need

Driving Factors:

Training Requirements expanding Volunteer time is a finite and scarce resource Greater efficiencies in training & recordkeeping Industrial H&S zero injuries goal in the Fire ServiceAggressive governmental OH&S enforcement

The Need

Between 2007 and 2009 the Ontario Ministry of Labour conducted 205 inspections resulting in 349 orders issued to Fire Departments.

Source: http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/sawo/sectorplans/2010/industrial/industrial_12.php

The Need

That is 1.7 orders per inspection.

There are no figures released regarding actual charges laid.

The Need

STATEMENT:

“The five most common orders were related to the employer’s duty to take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances, providing instruction and supervision to workers, maintenance of equipment, production of documents, and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System.”

Source: http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/sawo/sectorplans/2010/industrial/industrial_12.php

The NeedANALYSIS:

“The five most common orders were related to the fire department’s duty to:

provide instructionprovide supervision produce documentsmaintain equipmentWHMIS

The FLMS Goal

To harness

innovative

technology to

more efficiently

house, access,

deliver & track

firefighter

training.

The FLMS helps to

Centralize Departmental Training Resources Capture, Retain and Share Best Practices Perform reliable Record Keeping Enhance the Internal Responsibility System Improve Overall Operating Efficiency

Learners (firefighters)

Trainers Chief Officers Fire Departments Municipal Government & Customers

(Council & Public)

FLMS stakeholders

How does the FLMS work?


Learning materials are online and accessed through the internet.

Learning is available to fire department members24 hours a day, 7 days a week.


The FLMS works the same, regardless of the device or browser it is accessed on.

There is no software to “load” or “install”.

The Result ?The FLMS removes obstacles to accessibility for the firefighter learner.

The FLMS supports firefighters engaging in self-directed learning or study.

The FLMS supports trainers in delivering training.

The FLMS supports the Chief Officer’s need to manage and delegate training, while meeting the employer’s supervisory duties.


Privacy & Security


Each fire department has its own “silo” containing its own members and content.

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Firefighters access the FLMS and its contents using secure, fire department controlled usernames and passwords.


User accounts and content are separate for each department. There is no chance of accidental ‘crossover’


Silos ensure the integrity, security and are independent for each Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).


The FLMS is hosted in a professional data center with security, redundant power, daily backups & business class internet connectivity.

What is in the FLMS?


The FLMS contains activities and materials that are organized into web based “Courses”.


FLMS courses are created by fire departments using resources they already have.

FLMS courses are ‘owned’ by the participating fire departments and their course authors, not by us.


Courses can be self-delivered or supervised and delivered by Trainer Facilitators and Instructors using Blended Delivery (BeL).

Learners can access course materials anytime they want outside of the regular training schedule.

The FLMS facilitated, blended delivery is a recognized method in IFSTA Fire and Emergency Service Instructor 7th Edition:

learning up 56% consistency up 50 to 60% retention up 25 to 50%

FLMS supports Blended Delivery


What does an FLMS course look like?

Courses contain learning activities and materials, presented in a logical and familiar fashion.


Courses can be designed to follow the familiar OFM Curriculum layout.

What is in the FLMS?Why reinvent the wheel?

Using the OFM Curriculum layout we can leverage the existing Trainer Facilitator system of delivery.


Courses can contain presentation materials such as slideshows, powerpoints, videos and/or handouts.


Courses can contain activities such as Quizzes that are scored and recorded in the learner’s account.


A mixture of Text, Pictures, Links, Videos and Interactive Activities give learners a rich environment where topics can be explored, learned and new knowledge, tested.


Upon successful completion of a course, learners can print their certificates of completion.


Supervisors can review, report, print & export course logs and course completion information.

Customization

Each fire department can easily build and customize its own course content.

There are no restrictions on the number or size of courses.

Let me repeat this.

Customization

Each fire department can easily build and customize its own course content.

There are no restrictions on the number or size of courses.

Collaboration

Entire courses can be shared from one fire department to another, enabling you to collaborate and share FLMS based training.

Ease of Portability

Sharing entire FLMS courses is as simple as copying and pasting a file. Courses can be portable between silos.

Sharing FLMS courses is a security controlled privilege.

Progress Report

Progress thus far…

New Tecumseth Fire Rescue & King Fire and Emergency Services in Pilot Phase

Curriculum and non-curriculum courses created and delivered

Strong collaborative relationship between Stillwater and participating fire departments and content providers.

Firefighter post course questionnaires report high levels of ease of use and satisfaction with the FLMS.

FLMS courses delivered to date

Component 1 Section 21 Introduction to IMS

Component 1 Section 17 Fireground Search and Rescue

CO/FPO101 Legislation (pre-course only)

WHMIS (Self-Directed Learning)

FLMS courses being built

Emergency Driver Training Personally Operated Vehicles Recruit Firefighter Pre-Class (Component 1 Sections 1-8 Enabler 1’s)

Emergency Medical Responder (EPC)ORNGE Landing Zone Coordinator

FLMS availability?

Yes, available today for your fire department.

Pricing is based on a monthly per-firefighter model with one-time setup.

Very affordable especially for smaller fire departments.

Wrap Up

The Fire Learning Management System (FLMS) is an innovative and cost effective tool for delivering firefighter training, while meeting high priority needs and requirements.

Thank you for your time and enjoy the 2011 OAFC Conference!

Please visit us at our booth (1418)

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