Update Center

4.15.08:  New Feature!  Course Content Review

Course Content Review is a tool that allows users to revisit the courses that they have previously completed. Users will not be allowed to view or re-take the test at the end of the course, but they will have access to all the content.  This tool is accessible to all users by going to their History and all of the available course will be links that they can then click on to get to the course content.  For more information on this new feature, see our Feature Overview.

4.15.08: New Feature!  Password Reset

The Password Reset Tool is a tool that gives administrators and supervisors the ability to reset the password for any standard users in the system.  A new change password link has been added to the Modify User Profile page.  When an administrator or supervisor enters a new password for a user, an email will be sent to the user indicating that their password has been updated.  For more information on this new feature, see our Feature Overview.

4.01.08: New Fleet Course Launched

The Dangers of Speeding is now available. This course is available for automobile drivers, drivers of large vehicle, and emergency vehicle operators.

3.31.08: New ManageSmart Course Available

The latest course in our Employment Practices series - Preventing Discrimination in the Workplace - is now available.

3.27.08: Two New Fleet Courses Launched

Defensive Driving Strategies for Emergency Vehicle Operators and Defensive Driving Strategies for Large Vehicle Drivers are now available.

3.17.08: Organizational Management Tools Update

The Organizational Management Tools (OMT) allows administrators to specify their own categories and groups within the PreventionLink system. OMT can support your organizational charts by customizing groups and assigning supervisors to oversee those groups. For more information on this feature, see our Feature Overview.

3.6.08: Self Assign Custom Activities

Self Assign Custom Activities allows a user to complete a Custom Activity without requiring assignment from an administrator or supervisor. There is no limit to the frequency and number of times the activity can be completed. For more information on this feature, see our Feature Overview.

2.26.08: Brunacini Boss Behaviors Course Launched

TargetSafety is pleased to announce the release of Functional Boss Behaviors by Alan Brunacini! TargetSafety has partnered with Retired Phoenix Fire Chief Alan Brunacini to develop an online training course based on his popular Functional Boss Behaviors book. The Functional Boss Behaviors series outlines ten rules for bosses in the fire industry to ensure their behavior creates an environment that helps workers to deliver standard service and added value directly to the customer. For information on how to purchase this course please contact a TargetSafety representative at 1-877-944-6372 or visit http://www.targetsafety.com/newsite/about/brunacini/.

2.4.08: General First Aid Course Updated

Based on feedback from our clients, we decided to break our General First Aid course into a two-part course. The new two-part course includes updated content, as well as new review exercises and test questions. Please contact Client Services if you would like your existing General First Aid course assignments updated with the new courses. Thanks for your feedback!

1.14.08: California Firefighter JAC Reporting Application

California Fire Departments reporting to the California Fire Fighter Joint Apprenticeship Committee will be happy to hear that we have just finished a new application that supports tracking all JAC related training (both TargetSafety and other training) and reporting it directly to JAC each month. TargetSafety clients can refer to the Frequently Asked Questions we have prepared and contact TargetSafety Support to enable this new feature on your organization's PreventionLink website.

1.2.07: New Fleet Courses Launched

The latest courses in our fleet program -- Aggressive Driving and Sharing the Road -- are now available.

12.20.07: Coming Soon! EVO Courses for Law Enforcement Drivers

We are pleased to announce release of our first courses developed specifically for law enforcement officers! EVO for Law Enforcement will include topics such as Pursuit Driving, Emergency Vehicle Operations, and Police Vehicle Technology. The first two courses in this program -- Driver Safety Orientation and Impaired Driving -- are now available.

12.19.07: New Employment Practices Series Launched

We recently launched a new employment practices series for supervisors. The series will include nine courses that provide an overview of issues encountered in the workplace, including issues of harassment, hiring and termination, discrimination, evaluation, and documentation. The first three courses in the series -- Employment Practices Overview, Sexual Harassment for Supervisors, and Interviewing and Hiring -- are now available.

12.11.07: New EVO Courses Launched

The two newest EVO course - Legal Considerations for Emergency Vehicle Operators and Emergency Vehicle Characteristics - are now available.

12.10.07: Dashboard Update

Based on feedback from the community, we have revised the dashboard to reflect more relevant information and provide an easy view into your organizations usage of the PreventionLink Platform.

12.02.07: More Secure Password Management

As part of our on-going security improvement process we have removed the administrative password lookup capability from the PreventionLink system.  Users now are able to recover and change their passwords using our upgraded Account Recovery Tool. 

10.23.07: Course Update
Sexual Harassment for Supervisors (CA AB 1825)

The Sexual Harassment for Supervisors (AB 1825) course has been updated to reflect the most recent regulations. For more information about this course, please see the FAQ sheet.

10.23.07: Course Update
Health and Wellness

We recently launched a complete overhaul of our Health and Wellness course.  The revised course includes new lesson content, updated statistics/case studies, new interactions, new images, and new test questions.

10.22.07: New Fire Course
NFPA 1001 Fire Streams

The newest course in the Firefighter I/II series – Fire Streams – is now available. 

Course Description: The majority of fires are extinguished using water or some other substance delivered under pressure. In fact, the vast majority of training and skills that a firefighter might be called upon to deliver depend upon the successful use and deployment of fire streams.  This course will examine the various types of fire stream and how they are deployed: Which hardware is used to produce effective fire streams? Which stream is appropriate for a particular type of fire or area? What concerns besides extinguishing the fire as quickly as possible must be considered? Although this course does not substitute for practical training, the concepts and ideas covered here can help you succeed in your fire organization career.

10.18.07: New Fire Course
NFPA 1001 Water Supply

The next course in the Firefighter I/II series – Fire Industry Water Supply – is now available.

Course Description:  Knowledge of water supply systems is an integral part of fire operations. Water is the primary extinguishing agent for fires, and for that reason firefighters must possess a solid knowledge where water supply is concerned. If water were to run out during an incident, firefighters could become trapped, injured, or killed. Firefighters must understand the principal aspects of water supply systems, how and where to access water, and what to do to prevent running out of water in an emergency. This course provides fire personnel with a basic overview of water supply systems, fire hydrants, and rural water supply operations.

10.16.07: Course Update
Diet and Nutrition

We recently launched a complete overhaul of our Diet and Nutrition course.  The revised course includes new lesson content, updated statistics/case studies, new interactions, new images, and new test questions.

10.10.07: New EMS Approval
Arkansas

We have been approved to offer certified EMS training in the State of Arkansas.