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	<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:31:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Coffee Break Training (Fire Protection): Fire Dynamics - Spontaneous Heating of Agricultural Products (#FP-2013-25)</title>
		<description>Learning Objective: The student shall be able to describe the process of spontaneous heating in agricultural products. (PDF, 506 Kb)</description>
		<link>http://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/coffee-break/cb_fp_2013_25.pdf</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:31:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Coffee Break Training (Fire Investigation): Interviewing/Interrogation: 10 Common Indicators of Deception - Part 1 (#FI-2013-6)</title>
		<description>Learning Objective: The student shall be able to list and explain 10 signs of deception that untruthful suspects often exhibit during an interview or interrogation. (PDF, 188 Kb)</description>
		<link>http://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/coffee-break/fi/fi_2013_6.pdf</link>		
		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:08:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Coffee Break Training (Fire Protection): Hazardous Materials - Highway Transportation of Explosives (#FP-2013-24)</title>
		<description>Learning Objective: The student shall be able to list the safety regulations associated with the transport of explosive materials on highways. (PDF, 484 Kb)</description>
		<link>http://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/coffee-break/cb_fp_2013_24.pdf</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2013 08:25:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Coffee Break Training (Management Science): Curbside Manner: Stress First Aid for the Street (#MS-2013-4)</title>
		<description>Learning Objective: The student shall be able to explain how Curbside Manner: Stress First Aid for the Street can be used to assist the citizens whom fire and rescue organizations serve, and to identify each of the five core principles. (PDF, 720 Kb)</description>
		<link>http://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/coffee-break/ms/ms_2013_4.pdf</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2013 10:40:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Coffee Break Training (Fire Protection): Standpipe Systems - Hose Connection Clearance (#FP-2013-23)</title>
		<description>Learning Objective: The student shall be able to state the minimum clearance requirements between a standpipe hose connection and nearby obstructions. (PDF, 497 Kb)</description>
		<link>http://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/coffee-break/cb_fp_2013_23.pdf</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2013 09:23:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Coffee Break Training (Fire Investigation): Fire Scene Safety (#FI-2013-5)</title>
		<description>Learning Objective: The student shall be able to identify the primary atmospheric hazards at fire scenes and explain the recommended personal protective measures to avoid potential injury, illness and exposure. (PDF, 217 Kb)</description>
		<link>http://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/coffee-break/fi/fi_2013_5.pdf</link>		
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2013 10:50:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Coffee Break Training (Fire Prevention and Public Education): Building Alliances Between Fire Prevention/Risk-reduction and Response (#FM-2013-6)</title>
		<description>Learning Objective: The student shall be able to describe how fire prevention/risk-reduction leaders can build a strong alliance with their response sections. (PDF, 338 Kb)</description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2013 11:01:00 EDT</pubDate>>
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		<title>Coffee Break Training (Fire Protection): Building Construction - Heavy Timber Construction (Type IV) (#FP-2013-22)</title>
		<description>Learning Objective: The student shall be able to describe the elements that identify heavy timber construction (Type IV). (PDF, 516 Kb)</description>
		<link>http://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/coffee-break/cb_fp_2013_22.pdf</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2013 09:20:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Coffee Break Training (Fire Prevention and Public Education): Determining Acceptable Level of Risk (#FM-2013-5)</title>
		<description>Learning Objective: The student shall explain how a community determines its acceptable level of risk. (PDF, 328 Kb)</description>
		<link>http://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/coffee-break/fm/fm_2013_5.pdf</link>		
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 16:18:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Coffee Break Training (Responder Health and Safety): The Other PAR, PersonAl Responsibility (#HS-2013-2)</title>
		<description>Learning Objective: Given a fire department's guiding documents and standard operating procedures, firefighters shall conduct themselves with personal responsibility every day. (PDF, 563 Kb)</description>
		<link>http://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/coffee-break/hs/hs_2013_2.pdf</link>		
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 12:35:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Coffee Break Training (Fire Protection): Hazardous Materials - Bulk Liquid Oxygen Separation (#FP-2013-21)</title>
		<description>Learning Objective: The student shall be able to list examples of separation distances between bulk liquid oxygen systems and other exposures. (PDF, 500 Kb)</description>
		<link>http://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/coffee-break/cb_fp_2013_21.pdf</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 11:35:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Coffee Break Training (Fire Investigation): Releasing the Fire Scene (#FI-2013-4)</title>
		<description>Learning Objective: The student will be able to identify the basic steps that should be completed prior to releasing the fire scene back to the responsible party. (PDF, 219 Kb)</description>
		<link>http://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/coffee-break/fi/fi_2013_4.pdf</link>		
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 09:26:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Coffee Break Training (Training Programs and Tips): Learning Styles - Applying Learning Styles Index to Enhance the Learning Experience of Others (Part 3 of 3) (#TR-2013-6)</title>
		<description>Learning Objective: The student shall understand how varying styles will enhance learning. (PDF, 335 Kb)</description>
		<link>http://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/coffee-break/tr/tr_2013_6.pdf</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 08:15:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Coffee Break Training (Management Science): After Action Review in the Fire Service (#MS-2013-3)</title>
		<description>Learning Objective: The student shall be able to explain how fire service After Action Review works and promote its use every time wheels roll. (PDF, 785 Kb)</description>
		<link>http://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/coffee-break/ms/ms_2013_3.pdf</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 09:51:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Coffee Break Training (Fire Protection): Automatic Sprinklers - Water Mist Nozzles (#FP-2013-20)</title>
		<description>Learning Objective: The student shall be able to describe the listing criteria for nozzles used in water mist fire protection systems. (PDF, 493 Kb)</description>
		<link>http://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/coffee-break/cb_fp_2013_20.pdf</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 08:48:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Coffee Break Training (Training Programs and Tips): Learning Styles - Using the Learning Styles Index for Self-Improvement (Part 2 of 3) (#TR-2013-5)</title>
		<description>Learning Objective: The student shall understand applications of learner styles for personal use. (PDF, 360 Kb)</description>
		<link>http://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/coffee-break/tr/tr_2013_5.pdf</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 11:25:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Coffee Break Training (Responder Health and Safety): Calculating Your BMI - Why? (#HS-2013-1)</title>
		<description>Learning Objective: The students shall be able to describe how knowing their body mass index is helpful in determining a healthy weight, and they will be able to calculate their BMI. (PDF, 374 Kb)</description>
		<link>http://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/coffee-break/hs/hs_2013_1.pdf</link>		
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 11:14:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Coffee Break Training (Fire Protection): Hazardous Materials - Securing or Removing Unused Underground Tanks (#FP-2013-19)</title>
		<description>Learning Objective: The student shall be able to describe the fire code requirements for securing or removing unused underground liquid storage tanks. (PDF, 518 Kb)</description>
		<link>http://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/coffee-break/cb_fp_2013_19.pdf</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 08:48:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Coffee Break Training (Fire Investigation): Fire Scene Death Investigation (#FI-2013-3)</title>
		<description>Learning Objective: The student will be able to identify the steps to properly conduct an initial examination of a fire scene where a death has occurred.  (PDF, 209 Kb)</description>
		<link>http://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/coffee-break/fi/fi_2013_3.pdf</link>		
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 09:58:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Coffee Break Training (Training Programs and Tips): Learning Styles - Understanding Your Learning Preference (Part 1 of 3) (#TR-2013-4)</title>
		<description>Learning Objective: The student shall have an understanding of learner styles and characteristics of those styles. (PDF, 362 Kb)</description>
		<link>http://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/coffee-break/tr/tr_2013_4.pdf</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 08:44:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Coffee Break Training (Fire Protection): Automatic Sprinklers - Calculating Pressure Changes Due to Temperature (#FP-2013-18)</title>
		<description>Learning Objective: The student shall be able to calculate air pressure changes in a sprinkler system that result from temperature fluctuations. (PDF, 486 Kb)</description>
		<link>http://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/coffee-break/cb_fp_2013_18.pdf</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:09:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Coffee Break Training (Fire Prevention and Public Education): Focus on Fire Prevention (#FM-2013-4)</title>
		<description>Learning Objective: The student shall have the opportunity to become familiar with a program that the Focus on Fire Prevention Foundation is offering through a Federal Emergency Management Agency Assistance to Firefighters Grant. (PDF, 390 Kb)</description>
		<link>http://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/coffee-break/fm/fm_2013_4.pdf</link>		
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 08:09:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Coffee Break Training (Fire Protection): Automatic Sprinklers - Aboveground Sprinkler Pipe Air Pressure Changes (#FP-2013-17)</title>
		<description>Learning Objective: The student shall be able to explain the influence of temperature on Bourdon pressure gauges. (PDF, 485 Kb)</description>
		<link>http://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/coffee-break/cb_fp_2013_17.pdf</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 08:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Coffee Break Training (Fire Investigation): Processing a Fire Scene for Evidence (#FI-2013-2)</title>
		<description>Learning Objective: The student shall be able to identify the necessary steps to properly preserve, collect and document evidence at fire scenes for laboratory analyses and use in court proceedings. (PDF, 193 Kb)</description>
		<link>http://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/coffee-break/fi/fi_2013_2.pdf</link>		
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 09:58:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Coffee Break Training (Fire Prevention and Public Education): Developing a Leadership Mindset in Fire Prevention/Risk-Reduction Bureaus (#FM-2013-3)</title>
		<description>Learning Objective: The students shall explain how a leadership mindset is developed in a fire prevention/risk reduction bureau. (PDF, 359 Kb)</description>
		<link>http://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/coffee-break/fm/fm_2013_3.pdf</link>		
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 08:25:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Coffee Break Training (Fire Protection): Automatic Sprinklers - Aboveground Sprinkler Pipe Pneumatic Testing (#FP-2013-16)</title>
		<description>Learning Objective: Given a copy of National Fire Protection Association 13, the student shall be able to identify the requirements for pneumatic testing of an aboveground sprinkler pipe. (PDF, 487 Kb)</description>
		<link>http://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/coffee-break/cb_fp_2013_16.pdf</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 07:54:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Coffee Break Training (Training Programs and Tips): Emergency Responder Training Part 2 (#TR-2013-3)</title>
		<description>Learning Objective: The student shall be able to describe the importance of training as well as the importance of training safely. (PDF, 395 Kb)</description>
		<link>http://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/coffee-break/tr/tr_2013_3.pdf</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2013 08:19:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Coffee Break Training (Management Science): Mission Statement Criteria (#MS-2013-2)</title>
		<description>Learning Objective: Students shall be able to apply the criteria to determine if their organization has an effective mission statement. (PDF, 364 Kb)</description>
		<link>http://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/coffee-break/ms/ms_2013_2.pdf</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 08:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Coffee Break Training (Fire Protection): Inspection Techniques - Nonsparking Tools (#FP-2013-15)</title>
		<description>Learning Objective: The student shall be able to list four examples of metals used in nonsparking tools. (PDF, 497 Kb)</description>
		<link>http://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/coffee-break/cb_fp_2013_15.pdf</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2013 07:30:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Coffee Break Training (Fire Investigation): Fire Scene Documentation (#FI-2013-1)</title>
		<description>Learning Objective: The student shall be able to identify the five types of fire scene documentation and their significance in supporting a successful arson prosecution. (PDF, 189 Kb)</description>
		<link>http://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/coffee-break/fi/fi_2013_1.pdf</link>		
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2013 08:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Coffee Break Training (Fire Prevention and Public Education): Leading a Fire Prevention/Risk-Reduction Bureau (#FM-2013-2)</title>
		<description>Learning Objective: The student shall explain the goal of the fire prevention/risk reduction bureau leader in using multiple interventions. (PDF, 417 Kb)</description>
		<link>http://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/coffee-break/fm/fm_2013_2.pdf</link>		
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2013 08:17:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Coffee Break Training (Fire Protection): Hazardous Materials - Indoor Parking and Servicing of Liquefied Petroleum-Gas Transport Vehicles (#FP-2013-14)</title>
		<description>Learning Objective: The student shall be able to describe the construction and operational requirements for indoor parking and servicing of LP-Gas transport vehicles when the vehicles are under the control of their owner. (PDF, 481 Kb)</description>
		<link>http://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/coffee-break/cb_fp_2013_14.pdf</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2013 08:55:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Coffee Break Training (Command and Control): The Role of Scene Assessment or Size-up (#CC-2013-5)</title>
		<description>Learning Objective: The student shall be able to explain the acronym POST in relation to incident management. (PDF, 476 Kb)</description>
		<link>http://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/coffee-break/cc/cc_2013_5.pdf</link>		
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2013 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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