Hampton Fire/Rescue will be hosting the Inspection Essentials curriculum presented by the New Hampshire Fire Marshal’s Office. This curriculum will bring high quality instruction on fire prevention topics that can be immediately applied in daily use.
The courses are designed around specific situations that are common to all members of the fire service.
Fire Prevention is the primary way to ensure public and firefighter safety. These courses will assist in preparing Fire Prevention Officers, Inspectors, Company Officers and Firefighters with recognition and understanding of areas that are common concerns.
The New Hampshire Fire Academy has provided a CREF number for each class. They will publish the class information and schedule on their website. The applications will be made available beginning on April 1, 2019 for the first class and will follow in subsequent weeks for each additional class.
These classes are scheduled to begin on Thursday, May 9, 2019 (0900-1200 hours) and run for seven sessions, every two weeks. No Classes on July 4, 2019.
Courses:
Session 1 – May 9, 2019 0900-1200
Inspecting Fireworks Displays
Instructor: Fire Investigator Chris Wyman
Session 2 – May 23, 2019 0900-1200
Inspecting Electrical in Your Town – An Electrical Code Update and the Most Common Violations
Instructor: Kenneth Vallery, State Electrical Inspector (North)
Office of Professional Licensure and Certification, Division of Technical Professions OPLC
Session 3 – June 6, 2019 0900-1200
Inspecting Tents and Commercial Kitchens
Instructors: Fire Protection Specialist Tom Humphrey, District Chief Mike Matthy
Session 4 – June 20, 2019 0900-1200
Inspecting School Occupancies and Assembly Occupancies
Instructors: Fire Protection Specialist Tom Humphrey, District Chief Mike Matthy
Session 5 – July 11, 2019 0900-1200
Inspecting Oil Burners, Gas Lines, Gas Appliances and the Most Common Plumbing Violations
Instructors: Chief Mechanical Inspector Marc Prindiville, Mechanical Inspector Ron Lemere
Session 6 – July 25, 2019 0900-1200
Youth Firesetter and Rural Fire Prevention Programs
Instructors: Public Education Specialist Sheryl Nielsen, Fire Investigator Shana Clark
Session 7 – August 8, 2019 0900-1200
Fire Investigation for First Responders
Instructors: Fire Investigator Tony Booth, Fire Investigator Adam Fanjoy & K9 Anthem