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Yearly Mandatory Training

All personnel must take the training below during the month(s) of October and November annually, so the entire department is on the same schedule. New employees who start during the year will get these during their initial orientation, but then must take them again during October/November to remain in compliance with state and federal regulations.

Bloodborne Pathogens

Here are the links to the updated BBP program. Review the PowerPoint presentation before attempting the exam. After completing the exam print a copy of your test score for your own records. If you are taking this off-duty and are requesting pay you must submit a copy of your test results to the office for processing. If you are a full-time or per-diem member please take this on-duty and the program will automatically record your successful completion.

(If completing on duty, please sign the Maine EMS CEH and Blue Training rosters in the station. If completing from home, please print off a copy of the attached CEH roster and Email it to Captain Contreras (ncontreras@scarboroughmaine.org), you may also drop it off to the Captain's Office at Oakhill. Additionally, you will need to sign a blue training roster at any of the stations.

SCBA Refresher & Respiratory Protection Plan Review

To meet BLS Compliance, this year’s SCBA and Respiratory Protection Plan Review will consist of employees reviewing the department’s SCBA Refresher & Respiratory Protection Plan Review PowerPoint presentation with the successful completion of an online test. We have eliminated the SCBA confidence course as part of the mandatory training as it is not required by the standard. There is a practical evolution to don and doff the SCBA which will be done live during Fit Testing & Gear Check.

Sexual Harassment Training - Fiscal Year 22-23

All members will be enrolled in the appropriate harassment training and a link from NEOGOV will be sent to your email on file.  If you do not receive a link please contact Julie Sanford to make sure the correct email address is being used. Please check your spam folder as well.

Annual Fire Extinguisher Refresher Fiscal Year 22-23

BLS regulations require annual competency on the usage of fire extinguishers in the workplace. Please review the fire extinguisher information sheet and take the online exam.

Hazardous Materials Awareness Fiscal Year 22-23

At a minimum all personnel must complete the HazMat Awareness training annually to be in compliance with BLS regulations. Additionally all members of the HazMat team must meet the annual requirements of 8 hours of technician level refresher training which must also include actual time in suits.