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4.9
Fire Department
Battalion Chief, Fort Lupton Fire Protection District (CO) Apr 9, 2024
ASIM Advanced
Self assessment of skill
Before
After
  1. The course content supported the learning objectives.
  2. The course materials and learning aids effectively conveyed the course content.
  3. The time allocated to accomplish the course objectives was appropriate. (If too long or too short, please explain in other comments or suggestions write-in.)
  4. The course contained useful activities to practice and reinforce the learning objectives.
  5. The instructors were prepared for the class.
  6. The instructors demonstrated thorough knowledge of the course content.
  7. The instructors were able to answer questions clearly and understandably.
  8. The instructors conducted the training in a skilled and competent manner.
  9. The instructors encouraged student participation.
  10. The instructors fostered a positive and stimulating learning environment.
  11. The instructors used instructional time effectively.
  12. The instructors covered all the course learning objectives.
  13. The course provided the knowledge and skills I need to accomplish the job for which I am receiving this training.
  14. Based on the training received, I am fully capable of applying the skills I learned from this course.
  15. The practical exercises enhanced learning of course content. (Respond only if course included practical exercises.)
  16. The course content was appropriate for someone within my professional field.
  17. The course content was appropriate for someone with my level of experience.
  18. Overall, the course content met my needs and expectations.
  19. Overall, the instructors' performance met my needs and expectations.
  20. Overall, the course increased my knowledge, skills and abilities.
  21. I would recommend this course to my peers.

Which part(s) of the course was MOST valuable to you. Please explain why.

Simulations to tie in the active learning.

Which part(s) of the course was LEAST valuable to you? Please explain why.

Learning how to operate the gaming mouse.

Please provide any other comments or suggestions you have for improving this course.

Possibly ensure on front end that people are familiar with gaming techniques to better enhance the experience on simulators. But it was fun.

What other training is most important to you now that you have completed this course?

Getting some key takeaways for holes in our current response plans for events like this.

4.7
Dispatcher
Emergency Management, Weld County Emergency Management (CO) Apr 9, 2024
ASIM Advanced
Self assessment of skill
Before
After
  1. The course content supported the learning objectives.
  2. The course materials and learning aids effectively conveyed the course content.
  3. The time allocated to accomplish the course objectives was appropriate. (If too long or too short, please explain in other comments or suggestions write-in.)
  4. The course contained useful activities to practice and reinforce the learning objectives.
  5. The instructors were prepared for the class.
  6. The instructors demonstrated thorough knowledge of the course content.
  7. The instructors were able to answer questions clearly and understandably.
  8. The instructors conducted the training in a skilled and competent manner.
  9. The instructors encouraged student participation.
  10. The instructors fostered a positive and stimulating learning environment.
  11. The instructors used instructional time effectively.
  12. The instructors covered all the course learning objectives.
  13. The course provided the knowledge and skills I need to accomplish the job for which I am receiving this training.
  14. Based on the training received, I am fully capable of applying the skills I learned from this course.
  15. The practical exercises enhanced learning of course content. (Respond only if course included practical exercises.)
  16. The course content was appropriate for someone within my professional field.
  17. The course content was appropriate for someone with my level of experience.
  18. Overall, the course content met my needs and expectations.
  19. Overall, the instructors' performance met my needs and expectations.
  20. Overall, the course increased my knowledge, skills and abilities.
  21. I would recommend this course to my peers.

Which part(s) of the course was MOST valuable to you. Please explain why.

Case studies and AARs; it's not hypothetical "what ifs" but very real experiences to learn from.

Which part(s) of the course was LEAST valuable to you? Please explain why.

Trying to pretend big huge bad major events are going to happen in a rural county. We may be called in to assist with Denver, but it's not realistic to expect that ability to react here in Weld County.

Please provide any other comments or suggestions you have for improving this course.

Increase available technology; Area Command should've had a dispatch screen available so we would know what was where. Have someone (instructor) managing resources to create those "phantom ghost units.".

What other training is most important to you now that you have completed this course?

Logisitics.

4.9
Dispatcher
Emergency Management, Weld County Emergency Management (CO) Apr 9, 2024
ASIM Advanced
Self assessment of skill
Before
After
  1. The course content supported the learning objectives.
  2. The course materials and learning aids effectively conveyed the course content.
  3. The time allocated to accomplish the course objectives was appropriate. (If too long or too short, please explain in other comments or suggestions write-in.)
  4. The course contained useful activities to practice and reinforce the learning objectives.
  5. The instructors were prepared for the class.
  6. The instructors demonstrated thorough knowledge of the course content.
  7. The instructors were able to answer questions clearly and understandably.
  8. The instructors conducted the training in a skilled and competent manner.
  9. The instructors encouraged student participation.
  10. The instructors fostered a positive and stimulating learning environment.
  11. The instructors used instructional time effectively.
  12. The instructors covered all the course learning objectives.
  13. The course provided the knowledge and skills I need to accomplish the job for which I am receiving this training.
  14. Based on the training received, I am fully capable of applying the skills I learned from this course.
  15. The practical exercises enhanced learning of course content. (Respond only if course included practical exercises.)
  16. The course content was appropriate for someone within my professional field.
  17. The course content was appropriate for someone with my level of experience.
  18. Overall, the course content met my needs and expectations.
  19. Overall, the instructors' performance met my needs and expectations.
  20. Overall, the course increased my knowledge, skills and abilities.
  21. I would recommend this course to my peers.

Which part(s) of the course was MOST valuable to you. Please explain why.

Interactive activities and rotation of responsibilities for students.

Which part(s) of the course was LEAST valuable to you? Please explain why.

Need to look closer and NIMS compliance, common terminology in regards to communication and chain of command, use of area command and the EOC.

Please provide any other comments or suggestions you have for improving this course.

Communication is key, and was still a problem even at the last exercise, we will all continue to work on this issue.

What other training is most important to you now that you have completed this course?

Continued hands on training that flexes the skills at all levels of response.

4.9
Fire Department
Lieutenant, Fort Lupton Fire Protection District (CO) Apr 9, 2024
ASIM Advanced
Self assessment of skill
Before
After
  1. The course content supported the learning objectives.
  2. The course materials and learning aids effectively conveyed the course content.
  3. The time allocated to accomplish the course objectives was appropriate. (If too long or too short, please explain in other comments or suggestions write-in.)
  4. The course contained useful activities to practice and reinforce the learning objectives.
  5. The instructors were prepared for the class.
  6. The instructors demonstrated thorough knowledge of the course content.
  7. The instructors were able to answer questions clearly and understandably.
  8. The instructors conducted the training in a skilled and competent manner.
  9. The instructors encouraged student participation.
  10. The instructors fostered a positive and stimulating learning environment.
  11. The instructors used instructional time effectively.
  12. The instructors covered all the course learning objectives.
  13. The course provided the knowledge and skills I need to accomplish the job for which I am receiving this training.
  14. Based on the training received, I am fully capable of applying the skills I learned from this course.
  15. The course content was appropriate for someone within my professional field.
  16. The course content was appropriate for someone with my level of experience.
  17. Overall, the course content met my needs and expectations.
  18. Overall, the instructors' performance met my needs and expectations.
  19. Overall, the course increased my knowledge, skills and abilities.
  20. I would recommend this course to my peers.

Which part(s) of the course was MOST valuable to you. Please explain why.

Introduction of a verified way to conduct these incidents and having the experience of the chaotic radio traffic.

Which part(s) of the course was LEAST valuable to you? Please explain why.

The simulation was for the most part great to work with, however the technical issues distracted frequently.

Please provide any other comments or suggestions you have for improving this course.

I enjoyed the training very much. I would have loved to see the dispatch positions adapted to local procedures for dispatching units. I would have loved to have the final scenario be a full scale drill rather than a simulation.

What other training is most important to you now that you have completed this course?

Additional practice opportunities such as a full scale drill.

4.3
Law Enforcement
Sergeant, Lochbuie Police Department (CO) Apr 9, 2024
ASIM Advanced
Self assessment of skill
Before
After
  1. The course content supported the learning objectives.
  2. The course materials and learning aids effectively conveyed the course content.
  3. The time allocated to accomplish the course objectives was appropriate. (If too long or too short, please explain in other comments or suggestions write-in.)
  4. The course contained useful activities to practice and reinforce the learning objectives.
  5. The instructors were prepared for the class.
  6. The instructors demonstrated thorough knowledge of the course content.
  7. The instructors were able to answer questions clearly and understandably.
  8. The instructors conducted the training in a skilled and competent manner.
  9. The instructors encouraged student participation.
  10. The instructors fostered a positive and stimulating learning environment.
  11. The instructors used instructional time effectively.
  12. The instructors covered all the course learning objectives.
  13. The course provided the knowledge and skills I need to accomplish the job for which I am receiving this training.
  14. Based on the training received, I am fully capable of applying the skills I learned from this course.
  15. The practical exercises enhanced learning of course content. (Respond only if course included practical exercises.)
  16. The course content was appropriate for someone within my professional field.
  17. The course content was appropriate for someone with my level of experience.
  18. Overall, the course content met my needs and expectations.
  19. Overall, the instructors' performance met my needs and expectations.
  20. Overall, the course increased my knowledge, skills and abilities.
  21. I would recommend this course to my peers.

Which part(s) of the course was MOST valuable to you. Please explain why.

UNDERSTANDING AND SEEING THE DIFFERENT OPERATIONS.

Which part(s) of the course was LEAST valuable to you? Please explain why.

THE AMOUNT RESOURCES AVAIL. IN A SMALL AGENCY, WE WILL NOT HAVE EVERYTHING TO AFFECT WHAT THIS EMBEDS.

Please provide any other comments or suggestions you have for improving this course.

I KNOW ITS A NEW SYSTEM, BUT IT IS GLITCHY.

What other training is most important to you now that you have completed this course?

N/A.

5.0
Dispatcher
Dispatcher, Weld County Sheriff's Office (CO) Apr 9, 2024
ASIM Advanced
Self assessment of skill
Before
After
  1. The course content supported the learning objectives.
  2. The course materials and learning aids effectively conveyed the course content.
  3. The time allocated to accomplish the course objectives was appropriate. (If too long or too short, please explain in other comments or suggestions write-in.)
  4. The course contained useful activities to practice and reinforce the learning objectives.
  5. The instructors were prepared for the class.
  6. The instructors demonstrated thorough knowledge of the course content.
  7. The instructors were able to answer questions clearly and understandably.
  8. The instructors conducted the training in a skilled and competent manner.
  9. The instructors encouraged student participation.
  10. The instructors fostered a positive and stimulating learning environment.
  11. The instructors used instructional time effectively.
  12. The instructors covered all the course learning objectives.
  13. The course provided the knowledge and skills I need to accomplish the job for which I am receiving this training.
  14. Based on the training received, I am fully capable of applying the skills I learned from this course.
  15. The practical exercises enhanced learning of course content. (Respond only if course included practical exercises.)
  16. The course content was appropriate for someone within my professional field.
  17. The course content was appropriate for someone with my level of experience.
  18. Overall, the course content met my needs and expectations.
  19. Overall, the instructors' performance met my needs and expectations.
  20. Overall, the course increased my knowledge, skills and abilities.
  21. I would recommend this course to my peers.

Which part(s) of the course was MOST valuable to you. Please explain why.

Leaning tools for establishing effective communication between response groups.

Which part(s) of the course was LEAST valuable to you? Please explain why.

The dispatcher participation did not match the reality of our roles, but still provided ideas and tools I can bring back to the comm center.

Please provide any other comments or suggestions you have for improving this course.

I enjoyed the course; the instructors were fantastic: positive, organized, and very knowledgeable.

What other training is most important to you now that you have completed this course?

Negotiations.

4.0
Fire Department
Lieutenant, City of Boulder Fire Department (CO) Apr 9, 2024
ASIM Advanced
Self assessment of skill
Before
After
  1. The course content supported the learning objectives.
  2. The course materials and learning aids effectively conveyed the course content.
  3. The time allocated to accomplish the course objectives was appropriate. (If too long or too short, please explain in other comments or suggestions write-in.)
  4. The course contained useful activities to practice and reinforce the learning objectives.
  5. The instructors were prepared for the class.
  6. The instructors demonstrated thorough knowledge of the course content.
  7. The instructors were able to answer questions clearly and understandably.
  8. The instructors conducted the training in a skilled and competent manner.
  9. The instructors encouraged student participation.
  10. The instructors fostered a positive and stimulating learning environment.
  11. The instructors used instructional time effectively.
  12. The instructors covered all the course learning objectives.
  13. The course provided the knowledge and skills I need to accomplish the job for which I am receiving this training.
  14. Based on the training received, I am fully capable of applying the skills I learned from this course.
  15. The practical exercises enhanced learning of course content. (Respond only if course included practical exercises.)
  16. The course content was appropriate for someone within my professional field.
  17. The course content was appropriate for someone with my level of experience.
  18. Overall, the course content met my needs and expectations.
  19. Overall, the instructors' performance met my needs and expectations.
  20. Overall, the course increased my knowledge, skills and abilities.
  21. I would recommend this course to my peers.

Which part(s) of the course was MOST valuable to you. Please explain why.

The sims were good and it was helpful to work with members from other organizations. Having radios and dispatch was also very helpful.

Which part(s) of the course was LEAST valuable to you? Please explain why.

The glitchy sims were very distracting to the scenarios.

Please provide any other comments or suggestions you have for improving this course.

Good course...good instructors...good amount of time.

What other training is most important to you now that you have completed this course?

More live scenarios in gear.

5.0
Law Enforcement
Officer, Boulder Police Department (CO) Apr 9, 2024
ASIM Advanced
Self assessment of skill
Before
After
  1. The course content supported the learning objectives.
  2. The course materials and learning aids effectively conveyed the course content.
  3. The time allocated to accomplish the course objectives was appropriate. (If too long or too short, please explain in other comments or suggestions write-in.)
  4. The course contained useful activities to practice and reinforce the learning objectives.
  5. The instructors were prepared for the class.
  6. The instructors demonstrated thorough knowledge of the course content.
  7. The instructors were able to answer questions clearly and understandably.
  8. The instructors conducted the training in a skilled and competent manner.
  9. The instructors encouraged student participation.
  10. The instructors fostered a positive and stimulating learning environment.
  11. The instructors used instructional time effectively.
  12. The instructors covered all the course learning objectives.
  13. The course provided the knowledge and skills I need to accomplish the job for which I am receiving this training.
  14. Based on the training received, I am fully capable of applying the skills I learned from this course.
  15. The practical exercises enhanced learning of course content. (Respond only if course included practical exercises.)
  16. The course content was appropriate for someone within my professional field.
  17. The course content was appropriate for someone with my level of experience.
  18. Overall, the course content met my needs and expectations.
  19. Overall, the instructors' performance met my needs and expectations.
  20. Overall, the course increased my knowledge, skills and abilities.
  21. I would recommend this course to my peers.

Which part(s) of the course was MOST valuable to you. Please explain why.

The various exercises of increasing complexity tested our abilities the most and was the most valuable. The effort and infrastructure behind the class itself is thorough and impressive.

Which part(s) of the course was LEAST valuable to you? Please explain why.

The least valuable part is probably the parts where the technology failed. There are some artificialities that the technology could probably prevent, such as dispatch not having much to do as the incident progresses, or the inability of forward operating units using computers to have any kind of face to face communication.

Please provide any other comments or suggestions you have for improving this course.

Very well done. Good use of time. Tech can always use improvement to prevent glitches.

What other training is most important to you now that you have completed this course?

I would seek additional training in EOC operations and area command to have a more thorough understanding of IMTs, etc.

5.0
Law Enforcement
Special Agent in Charge, Lochbuie Police Department (CO) Apr 9, 2024
ASIM Advanced
Self assessment of skill
Before
After
  1. The course content supported the learning objectives.
  2. The course materials and learning aids effectively conveyed the course content.
  3. The time allocated to accomplish the course objectives was appropriate. (If too long or too short, please explain in other comments or suggestions write-in.)
  4. The course contained useful activities to practice and reinforce the learning objectives.
  5. The instructors were prepared for the class.
  6. The instructors demonstrated thorough knowledge of the course content.
  7. The instructors were able to answer questions clearly and understandably.
  8. The instructors conducted the training in a skilled and competent manner.
  9. The instructors encouraged student participation.
  10. The instructors fostered a positive and stimulating learning environment.
  11. The instructors used instructional time effectively.
  12. The instructors covered all the course learning objectives.
  13. The course provided the knowledge and skills I need to accomplish the job for which I am receiving this training.
  14. Based on the training received, I am fully capable of applying the skills I learned from this course.
  15. The practical exercises enhanced learning of course content. (Respond only if course included practical exercises.)
  16. The course content was appropriate for someone within my professional field.
  17. The course content was appropriate for someone with my level of experience.
  18. Overall, the course content met my needs and expectations.
  19. Overall, the instructors' performance met my needs and expectations.
  20. Overall, the course increased my knowledge, skills and abilities.
  21. I would recommend this course to my peers.

Which part(s) of the course was MOST valuable to you. Please explain why.

The hands on.

Which part(s) of the course was LEAST valuable to you? Please explain why.

Not doing real scenarios with everyone on site.

Please provide any other comments or suggestions you have for improving this course.

Separating everyone would be better.

What other training is most important to you now that you have completed this course?

It was ok.

4.8
Law Enforcement
Lieutenant, Lochbuie Police Department (CO) Apr 9, 2024
ASIM Advanced
Self assessment of skill
Before
After
  1. The course content supported the learning objectives.
  2. The course materials and learning aids effectively conveyed the course content.
  3. The time allocated to accomplish the course objectives was appropriate. (If too long or too short, please explain in other comments or suggestions write-in.)
  4. The course contained useful activities to practice and reinforce the learning objectives.
  5. The instructors were prepared for the class.
  6. The instructors demonstrated thorough knowledge of the course content.
  7. The instructors were able to answer questions clearly and understandably.
  8. The instructors conducted the training in a skilled and competent manner.
  9. The instructors encouraged student participation.
  10. The instructors fostered a positive and stimulating learning environment.
  11. The instructors used instructional time effectively.
  12. The instructors covered all the course learning objectives.
  13. The course provided the knowledge and skills I need to accomplish the job for which I am receiving this training.
  14. Based on the training received, I am fully capable of applying the skills I learned from this course.
  15. The practical exercises enhanced learning of course content. (Respond only if course included practical exercises.)
  16. The course content was appropriate for someone within my professional field.
  17. The course content was appropriate for someone with my level of experience.
  18. Overall, the course content met my needs and expectations.
  19. Overall, the instructors' performance met my needs and expectations.
  20. Overall, the course increased my knowledge, skills and abilities.
  21. I would recommend this course to my peers.

Which part(s) of the course was MOST valuable to you. Please explain why.

Once I felt more comfortable with the scenarios, they felt the most valuable.

Which part(s) of the course was LEAST valuable to you? Please explain why.

Some of the power point just because it is not always the "most exciting".

Please provide any other comments or suggestions you have for improving this course.

The only issues I felt occurred when I was not able to complete some scenarios due to computer issues and now allowing me in.

What other training is most important to you now that you have completed this course?

Learning these skills in an setting that is more realistic to my agency being small in size with limited resources.

*Unedited comments (including typos and spelling) written by students in their course evaluation


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