The following section reflects the philosophies, policies and procedures for the Tupelo Fire Department Training Center

Mission Statement

The primary mission of the Tupelo Fire Department Training Center is to provide for the training needs of the fire service providers of
our community.

Scope

As allowed by law and being guided by nationally recognized practices of instructional methodology and curriculum, the Tupelo Fire
Department Training Center will provide educational services to meet the needs of the local fire service community.

Legal Compliance Statement

he Tupelo Fire Department Training Center (TFDTC) shall comply with the policies of the City of Tupelo, in addition to all state and
federal mandated standards and regulations.
 

Non-Discriminatory Statement

The TFDTC shall adhere to the policies and procedures outlined in Section 103 of the City of Tupelo Employee Handbook regarding
discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran's status, disability, or any other characteristic
protected by law.
 

Authority to Certify

The TFDTC shall certify the training has been provided that meets the accreditation requirements of the Mississippi Fire Service
Personnel Minimum Standards Training and Certification Board (MSCB) for the following courses. All other courses offered through
TFDTC are certifiable through this agency as meeting the applicable National Fire Protection Association Standards or other state or
nationally recognized curriculum.

     Firefighter
     Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator
     Fire Service Instructor
     Fire Officer
     Fire Investigator
     Public Fire Educator
     Fire Inspector
     Airport Firefighter

Curriculum

The TFDTC shall adhere to the National Fire Protection Association Professional Qualification Standards at the basis for developing
courses. Recognizing that these standards change from time to time, the policy of the TFDTC shall be to conform with changes to
the Standards within 3 years.

Curriculum for specialized courses shall be based on proven practices, recognized principles, standard operating guidelines or other
nationally recognized standards.

Instructor Qualifications

All instructors teaching at the TFDTC shall be qualified for certification as a Fire Service Instructor I through the MSCB.

All Course Coordinators at the TFDTC shall be qualified for certification as a Fire Service Instructor II through the MSCB.

Specialty Instructors within specialized areas of expertise may be utilized provided they are certified in that field. The Course
Coordinator will be responsible for the curriculum and testing.

Safety and Health Policies

The TFDTC will strive to comply with the National Fire Protection Standards regarding Firefighter Health and Safety and Live Fire
Training. Specific policies are contained in the Tupelo Fire Department Standard Operating Guidelines Manual.
 

Record Keeping and Documentation

All course documents shall be collected and maintained by the Course Coordinator. Course documentation shall be maintained by
the Division of Special Services.

All student information will be considered personal and confidential. Student information will be released to Departmental personnel
only on a need to know basis.

Supervisory personnel may request specific information about the student's progress or success, normally this information will be
limited to an indication of passing or failing of exams/skills. Shift Supervisors, Command Staff, or the Chief of Department may have
full access to the student's course information.

Student health information provided during the course shall be disclosed only to the Course Coordinator and Course Safety Officer.
Emergency Medical Personnel shall have access to this information in the event a student is injured.

Certificate issued by the Mississippi Fire Personnel Minimum Standards and Certification Board shall be filed in the employee's
personnel file. A copy of this certificate shall be provided to the employee. The original shall remain in the personnel file and to be
returned to the Minimum Standards Board in the event the employee terminates employment for any reason.

Individual student transcripts shall be maintained by the Division of Special Services. These transcripts shall document the course
name, contact hours, date/time of course, completion status, and grades. Copies of these transcripts shall be available only to the
individual student and the Chief of the Department. Requests for transcripts shall be made in writing with copies of the request
attached to the permanent student transcript.

Public posting of student information will be restricted to posting of grades through a code number or other indicator with no
indication of the student's name.