NFIC Training Workshop (Training)

 

1. NITE
   

1. TO DATE  

   753 departments have participated

   1,305 personnel have been trained

 

1. History & Funding

• •The NITE (NFIRS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ENHANCEMENT) program is an Agency initiative implemented since 2005.  

• •NITE is a program to provide computers, printers, accessories and training to fire departments. 

 

1. 
   NITE
   

1. Funding and implementation.

   The majority of funding for the OSFM comes from a 1% tax on fire insurance sold in the State.

 

• •Better information  

• •More complete and meaningful data and reports  

• •Eligibility for State and Federal grants 

• •NIMS compliant 

   

   

   

   

1. 
   Value of NITE
   

 

1. 
   NITE
   

 

1. What it takes?

• •Procurement  

• • –Purchase authorization 

  • –Order computers, printers, etc. 

  • –Organize orders  

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1. What it takes?

• •Class planning. 

• • –Site planning and dates selection 

  • –Invitations to Fire Departments 

  • –Site technology capabilities check list 

  • –Staff travel arrangements, accommodations 

  • –Catering 

 

1. What it takes?

• •NFIRS Prep work - setup NFIRS accounts, contracts, prepare manuals 

• •Setup and test Computers and printers 

• •Other supplies we provide to the Fire Departments 

 

1. Contract

• •The most important requirement is that two individuals from the FD/FPD would attend the class and agree to report monthly (electronically). 

 

1. The Training

• •Introductions 

• •Basic module 

• •Fire Module 

• •Structure Fire Module 

• •Hands-on-exercises 

• •Practice 

• •Emphasis on reporting 

 

1. NITE  Successes

• •2005        12 departments trained  

   

• •2006       188 departments trained   

   

• •2007        553 departments trained  

   

1. TOTAL DEPARTMENTS TRAINEDTO DATE

     753

1. Key  tips for success:  Go to them. Provide ongoing support

 

 

1. FY 2008

• •Renewal of $714,200 for equipment and training grants for Fire Departments in Illinois to provide NFIRS data to the National Data Center.   

   

 

1. The future of NFIRS and NITE

• •We will be asking for a renewal or partial renewal in FY 2009. 

• •Data warehouse and better information for the Fire Service 

• •Quality assurance 

• •Onsite visits 

 

 

 

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