Specifications include, but are not limited to: The New Hampshire Department of Safety (DOS) is requesting proposals to identify the training needs of Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Medical Service (EMS) specifically identifying unmet needs as identified by our customers. EMS training needs will be framed by the requirements of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). This proposal will include the following: • Determining the all-hazard training needs of Fire, Rescue, and EMS departments in New Hampshire by collecting feedback and data relevant to the delivery, subject matter, and overall availability • Determine the relevant barriers to receiving identified training • Recommendations of improvements comparing current concept of operations to identified needs in relation to existing consensus standards, government regulations, and other nationally recognized guidance This all-hazards training needs assessment shall address the training primary responders and consensus standards identify as gaps, including the training needed for improved coordination with ancillary disciplines such as HAZMAT, law enforcement (LE), and department of public works (DPW). 2.4.1 Collaboratively work with DOS staff, who will assist as subject matter experts, to identify relevant stakeholders involved in the design, delivery, and receipt of Fire, Rescue, and HAZMAT training, and Emergency Medical Service training to National Registry of EMT standards within New Hampshire. It shall include the training topics needed by stakeholders concerning response collaboration from ancillary services to perform their duties, including but not limited to HAZMAT, LE and DPW; 2.4.2 Assemble current data identifying best practices in training methods and delivery used by national fire training academies and the National Association of EMS Educators (NAEMSE) or other organization in collaboration with DOS that produce effective training programs; 2.4.3 Identify current challenges faced by Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Medical Services in meeting fire/rescue training and EMS recertification requirements, including the needs of rural and remote areas of the state, including but not limited to what stakeholders need from ancillary services such as HAZMAT , LE and DPW. This shall include the effect of training on workforce recruitment and retention; 2.4.4 In a separate section of the plan, identify opportunities and gaps organized by the current version of FEMA’s Core Capabilities, addressing at least, 2.4.4.1 Fire Management and Suppression, Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services, Mass Care Services, Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Operational Coordination, Operational Communications, Planning, Public Information and Warning, Intelligence and Information Sharing, Access Control and Identify Verification, Cybersecurity, Supply Chain Integrity and Security, Critical Transportation, Fatality Management, Mass Search and Rescue Operations, On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement, and Health and Social Services; 2.4.5 Deliver a summary presentation summarizing the key challenges, barriers, topics for future education, and opportunities for improvement; 2.4.6 Provide a detailed written report, also in a mutually acceptable digital format, on the findings of the assessment.
