Department Wellness Program

NFA092 – 12.00 Hours

Currently there are no scheduled classes for this course. However, in some cases a course can be scheduled to meet your organization’s specific needs. For more information about this course or to schedule a class, please contact Emergency Services Training Institute at (866) 878-8900 or [email protected] to get the latest schedule.

Course Description

NFA logoThis two-day course demonstrates to participants nationally recognized principles that, when used appropriately, can lead to providing an outline and resources for a fire/EMS department to implement and maintain a wellness program, in coordination with the department’s health and safety program.  

Prerequisites

Incident Command System ICS-100 and ICS-200

Preferred courses are Q0462 and Q0463, available through NFA Online

Course Completion Requirements

Participants Must Provide

A photo identification on the first day of class. See the TEEX Participant Handbook for approved forms of identification and additional guidelines.

Laptop or tablet to view student manual and exercises. 

Attendance Requirements

To meet NFA attendance requirements, participants must complete each training module and successfully complete all required course assignments, activities, quizzes, and pass the end of course exam to receive course completion. During the course, your instructor will review any additional requirements.  

ICS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS)

ICS-800 National Response Framework

Upon successful completion, you will be able to:

  • Describe the basic concept and importance of wellness.
  • Describe the wellness program structure that will meet the requirements of a fire/EMS department.
  • Explain the typical scope of duty of a department wellness coordinator.
  • Identify the functions of the safety component in the management of a Department Wellness Program.
  • Identify the functions of the medical component in the management of a Department Wellness Program.
  • Identify the functions of the physical fitness component in the management of a Department Wellness Program.
  • Identify the functions of the nutrition component in the management of a Department Wellness Program.
  • Identify the functions of the behavioral health component in the management of a Department Wellness Program.

Suggested Audience

All Emergency response and public personnel. Those who have a role or interest in planning, establishing, implementing, directing or monitoring a fire or emergency medical service wellness initiative. 

Continuing Education And Professional Credits

Note: Live Online Instructor-Led (webinar) courses are not eligible for TCOLE credit.

  • Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP)
  • State Firefighters’ and Fire Marshals’ Association of Texas (SFFMA)
  • Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)

Other Information

To request this class in your jurisdiction or department, please use the Emergency Services Training Institute (ESTI) Extension Course Request Form.

Contact Information

Emergency Services Training Institute
Phone: (979) 845-7641 | Toll-Free: (866) 878-8900
Email: [email protected]