Level 1 Training

The New York State Office For People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) and the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services’ Office of Fire Prevention and Control (OFPC) have partnered to develop a three-hour Level One training for all employees on the topic of Fire Safety. Fire Safety Level One training is an introductory training with a focus on fire safety awareness the responsibilities of employees within the OPWDD system in regard to fire safety.

To obtain a data based CD (for computer usage) and/or a video DVD (for playback in any DVD player) version of the OPWDD Fire Safety Level One Training, please contact OPWDD Talent Development & Training at the following email address. Either the CD or DVD is also available with closed captioning. In your email, please indicate your agency’s name, shipping address, and contact information:

[email protected]

If you have any questions, please contact OPWDD’s Talent Development & Training Office at (518) 473-1190.

Fire Safety Mini-Series:

The Office of Physical Plant and Safety Services will be continuing to develop a series of short fire safety training videos. These videos are intended to provide information on important fire safety issues and procedures. There is a companion document for each video which can be downloaded and used for review.