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Understanding Our Course Offerings When you see Awareness, Operations and Technician we are describing a specific level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA’s) which students receive at that level of training. In many contexts it represents a direct alignment with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards or with OSHA job descriptions | ||
| Awareness | ||
| Awareness training is the most important training most organizations ever receive. All awareness level programs regardless of length are designed to allow your members to identify potential risks, hazards and problems at incidents and take the appropriate action to protect themselves, render the scene safer and begin the implementation of an incident command system. Learning what you can do and what you cannot do are critical to survival and successful outcomes. | ||
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| Operations level training represents the first true opportunity for rescue teams to engage in offensive operations. Depending on the type and scope of activity Operations level training provides a specific set of knowledge, skills and abilities to respond to and mitigate certain types of hazards for specific types of incidents. In a stair stepping approach Operations personnel support Technician level personnel at a wide range of operations. | ||
| Technician | ||
| Take action to deal with problems. Rescue workers for public and private organizations turn to Spec Rescue for this highest level of technical training. Whether training on helicopter, water rescue or rope rescue at thousands of feet off the ground, these courses are designed for the serious rescue technician. Most offerings include intense, hands-on fieldwork, which is required to learn the technical skills required to effectively deal with a variety of emergency situations. | ||
| Specialty | ||
| If you have a unique response problem, an advanced team or a specific need for training or continuing education, let us know. We thrive on listening to your needs and presenting you with a course that will exceed your expectations and challenge your team members. We design and offer specialty course for firefighters, industrial brigades, military, and EMS and law enforcement. Additionally we can and have developed corporate programs to challenge you executives and staff to reach greater heights | ||
| How to use this catalog | ||
Use this catalog as a guideline for courses and our areas of expertise. Then, please call us to discuss how we can modify courses to fit your needs. Our training is an experience that will stay with you for a lifetime. When the going gets rough, people do not rise to the occasion – rather, they fall back on their training. Make sure your team falls back on the best training in the world with Spec Rescue. |
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| Structural Collapse Training | ||
Spec Rescue International offers the most comprehensive source of structural collapse training anywhere in the world. We understand that structural collapse training is a big investment of time and money and have created a program that allows you flexibility in your training strategy. As professional rescuers, we know that national guidelines and standards are important to the safety of our nation. Our Structural Collapse Programs are ODP/DHS grant approved. Structural Collapse Awareness Awareness training on Structural Collapse, delivered by experienced FEMA rescue professionals. Both meets & exceeds the requirements of NFPA 1670 Standard. At the conclusion of this course, students will understand the general hazards associated with structural collapse incidents including the recognition of applicable construction types and categories and the expected behaviors of components and materials in a structural collapse. They will be able to recognize and assess potential conditions at a structural collapse incident, as well as identify the resources necessary to conduct safe and effective structural collapse search and rescue operations. They will learn procedures for conducting visual and verbal searches at structural collapse incidents, including the FEMA Task Force Rescue Marking System, Building Marking System, Victim Marking System and Structure Marking System. Students will also discuss development and implementation of procedures for carrying out the emergency response system as well as site control and scene management. An overview of removal of readily accessible victims from structural collapse incidents will be included, as a preview of skills learned in the Operations level courses. Classroom lecture style, including case studies and group work. Course requires 1 day (8 hours) and class size is limited to 120 Students. Structural Collapse Operations Operations level training including discussions of physical structures and advanced rescue skills. Meets & exceeds the requirements of NFPA 1670 Standard. This course meets all NFPA 1670 guidelines and enables rescue teams to operate safely and effectively in structural collapse incidents involving the collapse or failure of light-frame, ordinary construction, un reinforced and reinforced masonry construction. At the conclusion of this course the Student will understand the procedures for recognizing unique collapse or failure hazards, and for stabilizing and shoring up the structure. An increased emphasis on rescue will include search and rescue techniques intended to locate victims trapped inside and beneath collapse debris; discussions about procedures for accessing victims trapped inside and beneath collapse debris; procedures relevant to extrication operations involving packaging, treating and removing victims trapped within and beneath collapse debris. Combination of lectures, hands on activities, case studies and group work. Course requires 5 days (50 hours) and student to instructor ratio of 10:1. Structural Collapse Technician This high level technician course meets and exceeds the NFPA 1670 and 1006 standards, and is based on the exact course outline of the FEMA US&R course taught to the national task forces. This course fully addresses CBRNE- specific training, and SPEC RESCUE INTERNATIONAL is a FEMSA certified provider, eligible for funding through ODP programs. This is THE course for the serious rescue technician. At the conclusion of this course the Student shall be capable of hazard recognition, equipment use, and techniques necessary to operate safely and effectively at structural collapse incidents involving the collapse or failure of concrete tilt-up, reinforced concrete, and steel construction. They will learn the process for search operations intended to locate victims trapped inside and beneath collapse debris as well as procedures for accessing and extricating victims trapped beneath collapse debris. Combination of hands on activities, field work, lectures, case studies and group work. Course requires 8 days (80 hours) and student to instructor ratio of 10:1.
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| Confined Space Rescue Capabilities | ||
| Whether you're just starting in confined space operations or you are an experienced team, Spec Rescue International offers the most comprehensive source of confined space training in the world. We have modeled all of our courses to assure they meet or exceed the following national standards:
• NFPA 1670 Standard - Technical Rescue Training and Operations We offer a variety of customized municipal and industrial courses to meet your needs. We understand that training needs differ from organization to organization, and that your ability to train depends on schedule, budget and personnel availability. We also realize that undertaking confined space training is a big investment of time and money. For that reason we have created a program that allows you flexibility in your training opportunities and options. We can provide either standard specific training or a customized curriculum to meet your needs. Confined Space Training for Emergency Response Personnel Confined Space Awareness This entry-level course is a must for all responders who may find themselves responding to confined space incidents. Personnel operating at this level will be able to perform certain "non-entry" rescue procedures and manage the scene appropriately. At the completion of the course the Student will understand the OSHA requirement and risk management principles. In addition, students will be able to recognize confined spaces and perform a size up of existing and potential conditions. A focus on non-entry rescue techniques will include identification, assessment and procedures for assisting victims. Process and scene coordination will teach students how to implement the emergency response system for confined space emergencies, and to utilize site control and scene management fundamentals. Classroom lecture style, including case studies and group work. Course requires 1 day (8 hours). Confined Space Operations This course is designed for personnel who will respond to and perform limited entry and rescue operations or support technician level personnel during confined space entry and rescue operations. At the completion of this course, the student shall learn how to protect him/herself, their team and their victims from the hazards within a confined space. Student will learn how to recognize and size up spaces and manage incidents appropriately, using the guidelines defined by NFPA and OSHA. Areas of focus will include environmental considerations, structural concerns, personal protective gear required and safety. Additional topics include victim transport and procedures for using ropes in a high angle environment Combination of lectures, hands on activities, case studies and group work. Course requires 3 days (24 hours) and student to instructor ratio of 10:1. Confined Space Technician This is the most advanced level of training as outlined in the NFPA 1670 and 1006 standard. This course is designed for organizations and personnel responsible for confined space entry and rescue operations in a more complex environment. Personnel at this level will learn how to manage high risk, high profile confined rescue operations, including management of local, regional and federal rescue teams, size-up and operational strategy for confined space rescue. This is an advanced level course for the serious rescuer, operating at an expert technician level. Combination of lectures, hands on activities, case studies and group work. Course requires 2 days (16 hours) and student to instructor ratio of 10:1. Industrial Confined Space Programs We understand that industrial response brigades have different needs and requirements than municipal response organizations. We encourage NFPA compliant courses but understand that NFPA compliance may not be important to industrial teams choosing instead to just meet the requirements under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146 and other applicable standards. Industrial Confined Space I Designed to meet the needs of industry and address the applicable portions of the OSHA standard OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146. Personnel completing this course shall understand the scope and application of standard, including recognition of permit and non-permit required confined spaces in the environment, and an understanding of the potential hazards associated with these sites. Includes discussion of entry permits, hot work permits, and MSDS, as well as the duties of supervising employees and local or regional rescue services. Classroom style lecture including real life case studies and instructor experiences. Course requires 4 hours. Industrial Confined Space II This course focuses on operational rescue skills specifically designed to meet Sub-part K of the OSHA standard. Entry and rescue operations, monitoring, retrieval and rescue systems are all stressed as part of this unique course. Many hands on activities, case studies and group work. Course requires 2 days (16 hours) and student to instructor ratio of 10:1. Industrial Confined Space III Taking your team to a higher level of proficiency, this course stresses complex entry and below grade operations. High-level patient movement and packaging operations are introduced. Advanced monitoring and detection and team functions are stressed. Many hands on activities, case studies and group work. Student to instructor ratio of 10:1. Course requires 2 days (16 hours) Customized Industrial Confined Space Programs Call us for information about modular courses that will enhance your team function, prepare your team for the challenges of confined space operations or push your team development to the next level! • Industrial Rope Rescue Operations I, II, III
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| Trench Training Capabilities | ||
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Training Services for Trench, Excavation & Other Below Grade Operations Whether you are just starting in Trench Rescue or you are a member of an experienced team, SPEC RESCUE International offers a comprehensive source for training to meet your needs. As professional rescuers ourselves we know that national guidelines and standards are important to you. We have modeled all of our courses to assure they meet national standards: - NFPA 1670 Technical Rescue Training and Operations We understand that training needs differ from organization to organization, and that your ability to train depends on schedule, budget and personnel availability. We also realize that undertaking Trench training is a big investment of time and money. For that reason we have created a program that allows you flexibility in your training opportunities and options. Classes can be custom designed to emphasize your areas of specific need, to maintain regulatory compliance and to enhance proficiency. Trench Rescue for Emergency Personnel The complete Awareness through Technician level SPEC RESCUE Trench Rescue program is designed to take a novice rescuer through the contextual training necessary to accomplish even the most difficult rescues. This will require the student to become familiar with the terminology, concepts and rescue methods associated with trench and below grade operations, and to have a good working knowledge of the tools, appliances, and skills used in below grade rescue operations. Challenge yourself to complete the best trench training program in the world! Industrial Trench Rescue We understand that construction companies, municipal services and industrial personnel have different needs and requirements. For that reason we have developed a variety of general worker and supervisor programs. Trench Rescue for Emergency Personnel A three-module series, designed to take students in a logical progression from general awareness to technician level skills. Trench Rescue Awareness Introductory general awareness course. Personnel operating at this level will be able to perform size up and control hazards at a trench emergency. At the completion of this course, students shall be able to recognize the general hazards associated with trench and excavation emergencies and procedures necessary to mitigate these hazards. They will learn how to identify the resources necessary to conduct safe, effective trench and excavation emergency operations, as well as how to develop and implement procedures to activate the emergency response system and manage the site. Additional topics will include typical trench and excavation collapse patterns, secondary collapse conditions, hazards of shifting soil and procedures for rapid, non-entry extrication. Classroom style lecture including real life case studies and instructor experiences. Course requires 4 hours. Trench Rescue Operations This course is designed for personnel who will respond to and perform limited entry and rescue operations and rescue operations in support of technician level personnel. Working in straight wall trenches, single wall collapses and in heavy lifting (excavators, backhoes, pipe, etc) environments each student shall be capable of developing procedures to make entry into the trench or excavation rescue areas, and how to recognize unstable areas, as well as probable victim locations and survivability. Students will learn how to perform procedures for making the rescue area safe; including approved engineering practices and knowledge of soil types, ventilation and other unique hazards. Specific techniques will be covered, including bell-bottom excavation, usage of ground pads, use of a RIT team and procedures for using benching and sloping systems. Rescue procedures discussed include assessing mechanisms of entrapment and methods of victim removal. Many hands on activities, case studies and group work. Course requires 3 days (24 hours) and student to instructor ratio of 15:1. Trench Rescue Technician* The most advanced level of training outlined in the NFPA 1670 and 1006 standards. This course is designed for personnel responsible for rescue and recovery operations in more complex environments. At this level personnel shall identify and understand the limitations and removal of manufactured protective systems, as well as learn procedures for monitoring the atmosphere in all parts of the trench. Additional topics include the limitations of supplemental sheeting and shoring systems; procedures for adjustment of protective systems based on environmental conditions; de-watering, rigging and placement of isolation systems. Many hands on activities, case studies and group work. PPE and other specialty equipment may be required. Course requires 2 days (20 hours) and student to instructor ratio of 15:1. *Note: if Operations and Technician classes are taken in sequence, then add 1 day for Operations review prior to Technician class Trench Rescue for Industrial Applications We understand that construction companies, municipal services and industrial personnel have different needs and requirements. For that reason we have developed a variety of general worker and supervisor programs. General Worker Awareness This course is designed to provide personnel who work in and around trenches, excavations or construction sites an awareness of the dangers associated with unprotected trenches and excavations. Students shall be able to understand the scope and application of OSHA CFR 29 1910.126. At completion of the course, students will be able to recognize the dangers of an unprotected trench or excavation, identify on site hazards and risks and understand the role of the competent person, other teams, equipment and protective systems. Additional discussions will include the employers risk management plan and how to implement an emergency response system in case of emergency. Classroom style lecture including real life case studies and instructor experiences. Course requires 4 hours. Competent Person Training* This course is designed to meet the OSHA 1910.126 standard and its implementation for the official role of "Competent Person." This course is designed for supervisors or site foremen who supervise trench and excavation sites. At the completion of this course the student shall be trained to act as a site safety officer at the work site, and will have the skills to manage trench operations, understand specific environmental factors and select approved protective systems. Classroom style lecture following all guidelines of OSHA requirements. Course requires 4 hours. *Requires ‘General Worker Awareness Customized Industrial Programs Call us for information about modular courses that will enhance your team function, prepare your employees for the challenges of trench rescue or meet specific state or industry requirements.
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| Rope Rescue
The internationally recognized SPEC RESCUE rope program is designed to take a novice rescuer through a graduated three part series of contextual training necessary to accomplish even the most difficult rescues. The student will begin by understanding the components used in rope rescue and will continue through a serious, hands-on curriculum focusing on victim transfer and techniques for rescues using horizontal and angled high lines. Also ask about customized programs to meet individual needs or specific standards! |
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| Rope Rescue I - Awareness
This class meets and exceeds Awareness Level training as outlined in NFPA 1670 1998 edition. Rope I is the introductory level, to familiarize the student with the techniques necessary to save him/her self from harm by escaping from a hazardous environment. This is a superb class for the first time student, or the veteran rescuer that desires to brush up on basic skills. Course objectives include, equipment familiarization (software and hardware) and rigging techniques. Consideration is given to the various construction and materials used in rope rescue equipment and their effect on rigging techniques. At the conclusion of class, students will be able to demonstrate proficiency at knots, bends, harnesses, webbing and cordage used in rope rescue. Additional instruction will be given in rigging, rappelling, locking off, self-rescue and pick-off techniques. Lectures, hands on activities, case studies and group work. Course requires 2 days (16 hours) and student to instructor ratio of 10:1. Rope Rescue II - Operations Rope Rescue II is the intermediate level rope class that addresses the equipment and techniques required to safely access, stabilize and remove victims of elevated, or below grade accidents/illnesses. The class meets and exceeds the Operations Level objectives as outlined in NFPA 1670 and 1006. Course objectives include descending with a rack, ascending a fixed rope, lowering systems and safeties, and mechanical advantages with pulleys and haul systems. The Student will be challenged to engineer systems that defy gravity in order to affect above and below grade rescues. Recommended for all technical rescue personnel. Pre-requisite: RR I or equivalent Rope Rescue III - Technician Rope Rescue III is the ultimate advanced level rope class designed to give the accomplished student the ability to perform techniques that involve tensioned rope systems. This class meets and exceeds the NFPA requirements for Technician Level training. Students will build systems to remove victims on rope systems that are horizontal or angled to the ground. Special emphasis is placed on methods that may be used to remove multiple trapped victims of above grade emergencies. A fitting conclusion to the SPEC RESCUE rope program that will leave the student with the knowledge, skills, abilities and theoretical background necessary to perform even the most difficult rescues. Pre-requisite: RR II or equivalent Rope Rescue Specialty Courses We can offer many custom courses for rescuers and industrial applications. Our PEERS course is a must for many emergency workers and addresses many specific skills required by rescue personnel. Customized courses can be developed and delivered to address specific workplace concerns or projects. Personal Emergency Escape Rope System (PEERS) The Personal Emergency Escape Rope System (PEERS) has been developed to provide firefighters and rescuers with a means of escape from an environment where death is eminent and a rope escape is the only means of survival. This course is a must for emergency services personnel and Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) members in particular. PEERS utilizes equipment carried by the firefighter and addresses structural anchor point attachments and "pseudo" anchor point attachments comprised of Halligan bars, pike poles, axes, etc. Students will be familiarized with the PEERS equipment, practice tying off to the bombproof and "pseudo" anchors and then practice window bailouts under both normal conditions and limited visibility conditions. Students will train safely but realistically. Students are expected to have good basic rope skills prior to attending a PEERS course. All Students will need to supply their own helmet, turnout coat, turnout pants, turnout boots, gloves and protective eye wear. Students will also need to provide their own complete working Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and mask. SCBA cylinders must have current hydrostatic test stamp/sticker. Duration: 2 Days (16 hours) Type: Hands on. Student Instructor Ratio 10:1 Customized and Modular Courses for Rope Rescue Call us for information about modular courses that will enhance your team function, prepare your team for the challenges of rope rescue operations or push your team development to the next level!
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| Water Rescue Awareness
Awareness level functions include procedures for recognition of general hazards associated with water incidents and the procedures necessary to mitigate these hazards within the general rescue area. Skills taught include size-up of existing and potential conditions and identification of the resources necessary to conduct safe and effective water operations. Students will learn basic procedures for implementing the emergency response system for water incidents as well as site control and scene management techniques. Classroom style lecture including real life case studies and instructor experiences. Course requires 8 hours. Water Rescue Operations Operations Level functions include all specific training for the four separate water-related disciplines: Dive, Ice, Surf and Swift Water. Skills taught include use and selection of personal protective equipment (PPE), rescue gear and an understanding of personal safety, survival swimming, self-rescue and procedures to assess the situation and conditions as they relate to both victim and rescuer. Student will learn site management procedures, including activation of emergency response and management of shore-based rescue operations. Team based skills include procedures to assist with rigging and mechanical advantage systems to technician-level personnel, procedures for operating boats and other water-craft used by the organization. Specific rescue techniques include understanding surface water-based search operations, victim entrapment, rapid extrication of accessible victims, managing heat and cold stress utilizing PPE, safe and effective use of victim packaging devices that could be employed by the organization for water rescue and transfer of victim information to emergency medical services. Many hands on activities, case studies and group work. Course requires 1 day (8 hours) and student to instructor ratio of 10:1. Water Rescue Technician Technician level functions include all Awareness and general Operations Level functions as well as meeting requirements specified in NFPA 472, Standards for Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials Incidents and specific Dive, Ice, Surf and Swift Water criteria. General Technician Level functions include technical, management level procedures required to plan and implement a response consistent with the organization's capabilities, including both boat-assisted and boat-based rescues and "go rescues." Many hands on activities, case studies and group work. Student to instructor ratio of 10:1. Course requires 3 days (24 hours)
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| Vehicle & Machinery Rescue Awareness
Awareness level personnel shall meet all requirements specified in Chapter 2 of NFPA 472, Standard for Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials Incidents. Awareness level functions at vehicle and machinery rescue incidents include procedures to conduct a size-up of conditions, identification of the resources necessary to conduct safe and effective operations, implementing the emergency response system site control and scene management, recognition of general hazards associated with vehicle and/or machinery rescue incidents and procedures for the initiation of traffic control. Lecture, hands on activities and group work. Course requires 1 day (4 hours) and student to instructor ratio of 10:1. Vehicle & Machinery Rescue Operations Operations level personnel shall meet all requirements specified in Chapter 3 of NFPA 472, Standard for Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials Incidents and be capable of hazard recognition, equipment use and techniques necessary to operate safely and effectively at incidents involving persons injured or entrapped in a vehicle or machinery. Operations level functions at vehicle and/or machinery rescue incidents include procedures to identify probable victim locations and survivability, making the rescue area safe, including the stabilization and isolation (i.e., lockout/tag out) of all vehicles and/or machinery. Additional environmental skills will teach students how to identify, contain and stop fuel release, as well as mitigation and management of general and specific hazards (fire, explosion) associated with vehicles. Rescue techniques include accessing victims trapped in a vehicle or machinery, protection of a victim during extrication disentanglement, packaging of a victim prior to extrication/disentanglement and performing extrication operations through the use of hand tools. Many hands on activities, case studies and group work. Course requires 2 days (16-20 hours) and student to instructor ratio of 10:1. Vehicle & Machinery Customized Courses Call us for information about modular courses that will enhance your team function, prepare your team for the challenges of vehicle and machinery rescue operations or push your team development to the next level. Course requires 5 days (40 hours) . Motor sports Rescue Firefighting in the Fast Lane: Designed for Emergency Services Personnel who are involved or have the potential to become involved in a racing event, this course is always customized to the specific environment and team. We can include hands-on practical activities using actual race cars (show cars) and assorted training props (such as a roll cage assembly) to enhance participation. Program length can be adapted to accommodate your training needs and schedule. With the formation of a NFPA Automobile Race Tracks Committee, interest has become focused on this area of emergency services delivery. Since there are literally hundreds of Motor sports Tracks across the country, odds are you and your department are either directly involved in this fast paced environment or have the potential for involvement through mutual aid. Each track is unique in layout, type of racing vehicles, emergency services provisions, and overall event management. Some sanctioning bodies have touring emergency services providers; most tracks have arrangements with local agencies. Whether paid staff or dedicated volunteers, all emergency service providers need to review their basic fire and EMS training and understand the unique challenges of the racing environment. For example, due to the special construction of racing vehicles, the old tried and true vehicle extrication techniques not only will not work, they may cause injury or death of the Rescuers. Patient care and extrication from these vehicles must be accomplished quickly and efficiently, but the custom-fitted seats, restraint devices and interior bracing designed to keep the driver safely inside the vehicle allow no room for Rescuers to maneuver. In the Race Track environment, where things happen triple fast, there are many opportunities for emergency responders to become victims. GOALS OF THIS PROGRAM - Promote safety of motor sports emergency teams, track support personnel, drivers, pit crews, officials and spectators at motor sports racing events through effective hands on training programs. Specialty course length is customized to fit your needs.
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Many SPEC RESCUE trainers have come from firefighting backgrounds. These technician level experts have real experience fighting fires in all kinds of environments: marine vessels, aircraft, urban locations, forest & wildfire and many other unique situations. These instructors follow the NFPA and OSHA guidelines, adding real-life case studies, tips and anecdotes for a complete view of the essential skills required for today’s advanced firefighters. Shipboard Firefighting A fire aboard a marine vessel is life threatening and requires specific skills and training to manage. SPEC RESCUE provides training for these incidents at a variety of levels. These courses are always customized to the environment and can be designed to address specific local, regional or national requirements. Please contact us for more information about our shipboard firefighting instructors and training capabilities. |
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| Shipboard Firefighting Level I
This course requires mainly classroom time and the ability to gain access to local Port facilities to conduct vessel tours. At the completion of this course, students will have understanding of the role of local, state and federal agencies, their own duties and responsibilities and the maritime Incident Response Team Concept. Specific topics include vessel construction, vessel hazards, the incident command system, marine fire fighting tactics, tug and barge operations, pleasure boat and marina fires, vessel tours. Duration: 1 day (8 hours) Type: Lecture. Shipboard Firefighting Level II This course includes the above listed topics for Awareness Level, but also includes practical exercises aboard a vessel, including fire response and mitigation aboard a vessel. These high level courses are customized for organizations and will require access to a vessel, fire department apparatus, personnel protective equipment and access to communication with local, regional and national agencies. These courses will require advance instructor travel and meetings to develop and arrange for all resources necessary to conduct the evolution. We will work with organizations to develop a course that meets and exceeds local standards and requirements. Many hands on activities, case studies and group work. PPE and other specialty equipment required. Course requires 3 days (24 hours) and student to instructor ratio of 15:1. Shipboard Firefighting Level III Additional high-level courses can be customized for organizations and will require cooperation and communication with local, regional and national agencies. These courses will require advance instructor travel and meetings to develop and arrange for all resources necessary to conduct the training. We will work with organizations to develop a course that meets all goals. Duration and type to be developed with organization and trainers. Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Advanced Aircraft Firefighting Standards and Requirements: Federal Aviation Requirement Part 139, National Fire Protection Agency7, Department of Defense Instruction 6055.6, Department of Defense 6055.6M. Developed in compliance with NFPA 1003. This course is designed to provide emergency personnel who are primarily responsible for Airport/Aircraft Fire Protection and Rescue with a basic understanding of how to safely handle aircraft incidents emergencies. Students will receive classroom instruction plus extensive field training. Topics include airport familiarization, fire behavior, safety, aircraft identification (civilian & military, fixed & rotary wing), fuel and hydraulic systems identification and operations, fire alarm and communications, mass casualty and basic tactics. This course is offered with or without the live fire evolution. This final day meets the regulations of the FAA Part 139 for live fire training for aircraft rescue and firefighting personnel. Students will be provided with simulated interior and exterior firefighting opportunities as well as fuel spill scenarios. This class is for indexed on non-indexed airports. Many hands on activities, case studies and group work. PPE and other specialty equipment may be required. Course requires 5 days (40 hours). Customized Aircraft Firefighting Courses Additional subjects can be custom tailored for your organization as they pertain to your needs and area of responsibility. Other subjects include ARFF Driver/Operator, Officer, Aircraft Incident Management for Structural Departments/Fire Brigades; Airport Incident Command; Managing Mass Casualties; Hazardous Materials for Aircraft Emergencies, Confined Space Entry and Rescue for Aircraft Emergencies and structural fire fighters response for airport incidents. . Saving Our Own - Firefighter Down Programs Firefighter Down This essential course will provide information and skills necessary to initiate effective rescue missions involving "trapped" or "lost" members of a fire ground team. Case studies, skill training, and personnel accountability systems are presented in a team development atmosphere with the goal of having Students become valuable and effective members of a rescue team should the need arise. This program requires Students to have a basic knowledge of fire ground operations and proficiency in the use of Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA). Full turn out gear is required, to include a SCBA w/spare air bottle and Personal Alarm System (PAS) device. This is a very intensive program and requires a high degree of physical fitness. Many hands on activities, case studies and group work. PPE and other specialty equipment required. Course requires 2 days (16 hours) and student to instructor ratio of 10:1. Rapid Intervention Team Training (RIT) Rapid Intervention Teams provide dedicated rescue personnel to the Incident Commander (IC) in the event of a rescue in an immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH) environment. The IC evaluates each incident based upon a risk/benefit analysis and assembles a Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) as needed. The RIT's sole purpose is to locate and rescue trapped or missing firefighters. This course focuses on development and implementation of a RIT for all hazards that the fire service may encounter. This course includes both classroom and practical evolutions. At the conclusion of this course Students shall be able to develop a written RIT policy to supplement their current incident command policy, perform practical RIT operations, understand or use thermal imaging equipment in support of RIT and perform extraction of injured or trapped firefighters from below grade and above grade areas. Duration: 1 Day (8 Hours) Type: Hands on. 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| Helicopter Operations
The Spec Rescue Helicopter Rescue Program is designed to take a novice rescuer through the contextual training necessary to accomplish even the most difficult rescues. This will require the Student to become familiar with the terminology, concepts and rescue methods associated with helicopters and to have a good working knowledge of the tools, appliances and skills used in such operations. |
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| Helicopter Safety, Rigging and Rappelling
This course focuses on basic helicopter safety and operations in using the helicopter as a personnel delivery platform. Safety in and around helicopters is discussed including working in and around the aircraft, crew safety and survival, pilot crew interface and in flight emergencies. Flight crew skid loading and unloading, rigging specific helicopters for rappel and actual rappel operations using drop and leg bags are performed. Many hands on activities, case studies and group work. Course requires 2 days (16-20 hours) and student to instructor ratio of 8:1. Short Haul Operations This course focuses on the safety and application of helicopters for short haul operations. Originally developed from the military SPIE system and adopted for civilian usage this course provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to rig and use the helicopter for short haul systems, moving patients and flight crew in stokes, short lines or other patient packaging devices. Ideal for both ground and water based operations. Pre-requisite: helicopter rigging and rappelling. Many hands on activities, case studies and group work. Course requires 2 days (16-20 hours) and student to instructor ratio of 8:1. Water Operations This course is designed for personnel who might have the opportunity to use helicopters in water rescue or cast and retrieve operations in rivers, lakes, oceans or other bodies of water. This course focuses on surface swimmer casting and retrieval, short haul operations and using the helicopter as a rescue platform for patient removal. Fast Rope Operations This course is designed for tactical or law enforcement agencies who find the need to insert tactical teams in a rapid manner from a helicopter. Classroom and didactic material focus on use and applications of fast rope operations. Follow up field operations include using simulated helicopter and real aircraft for the deployment of teams in a rapid manner. Many hands on activities, case studies and group work. Course requires 2 days (16-20 hours) and student to instructor ratio of 8:1. Rappel Master Training This course focuses on training rappel masters to coordinate crew operations and rigging. Command and control of the flight crew, techniques for placing crews outside of the aircraft and communications with the aircraft commander (pilot) are stressed. Prerequisites: Helicopter Rigging and Rappelling, Short Haul Operations. Many hands on activities, case studies and group work. Course requires 2 days (16-20 hours) and student to instructor ratio of 8:1.
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| Hazardous Materials Hazardous materials classes are designed to comply with NFPA 472, 29CFR1910.120, all OSHA and JHACO requirements. |
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| HAZMAT Incident Awareness
This course is designed to meet the criteria set forth in 29CFR1910.120. The course goals are to give the student the ability to recognize chemical hazards in the workplace and react properly in the event of an emergency. Students will study chemical and physical properties, hazard classes, general safety, product identification and protective actions. Classroom style lecture including real life case studies and instructor experiences. Course requires 1 day (8 hours). HAZMAT Operations This course is designed to meet the criteria set forth in 29CFE1910.120 paragraph q and all NFPA 472 competencies for Operations level employees. The course goals are to give the student the ability to safely respond to a spill or release of a hazardous material using DEFENSIVE measures. Students will receive training equivalent to the Awareness level plus training in the following: hazard and risk assessment, personal protective equipment, control, containment and confinement techniques, basic decontamination and incident operations within an Incident Command System. Many hands on activities, case studies and group work. Course requires 2 days (16 hours) and student to instructor ratio of 10:1. Hazardous Waste Operator Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) A five day, forty-hour course designed to meet the criteria set forth in 29CFR1910.120 for Technician level employees. The course goals are to give the student the ability to safely respond to a spill or release of a hazardous material using both offensive and defensive techniques. Students will receive training equivalent to the Operations level plus training in the following: implementing emergency response plans, using field survey equipment, Incident Command, selection and use of personal protective equipment, advanced leak and spill control, technical decontamination and termination procedures. This course is appropriate for general site workers and those employees who will be responding to onsite hazardous materials emergencies and implementing the parts of the spill control program that require OFFENSIVE operations. Many hands on activities, case studies and group work. PPE and other specialty equipment may be required. Course requires 5 days (40 hours) and student to instructor ratio of 10:1. Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Team Training A ten day, eighty-hour course designed to prepare personnel to serve on either a municipal or industrial Hazardous Materials Response Team at the technician level (dependent on locality having jurisdiction). This course meets all training requirements of OSHA 29CFR1910.120 paragraph q and all NFPA 472 competencies for technician level responders. Students will become familiar with the basic aspects of chemistry, research, risk assessment, site safety planning, and action planning. They will become familiar with detection and monitoring procedures utilizing a broad range of equipment and techniques. Students will demonstrate the ability to select and use a variety of personal protective equipment up to and including "level A" vapor tight suits. Each student will learn the procedures for emergency and technical decontamination. The class offers instruction in advanced tactical control techniques, while utilizing an incident command system. Student safety is stressed during all practical exercises. Pre-requisite: Hazardous Material Operations Level
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| Weapons of Mass Destruction and Terrorism Programs | ||
| WMD Engine Company Operations
A one day, eight-hour course designed to prepare engine company personnel to respond safely during the initial stages of a WMD event. The student will become familiar with the history of terrorism, chemical and physical hazards associated with weapons of mass destruction (chemical, biological, and nuclear), and the appropriate public response to changing threat levels. In addition, the course will cover appropriate initial actions, personal protective equipment, emergency and mass decontamination, resource management and integration of state and federal assets. Classroom style lecture including real life case studies and instructor experiences. Course requires a day (8 hours) based on resources and instructor needs. WMD Incident Command A one-day, eight-hour course designed to prepare incident commanders and company officers to respond effectively to WMD events involving chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons. Discussions will include: preparedness, training, SOP/SOG development, operating capabilities of outside agencies, media issues, resource acquisition and management, personal protective equipment, logistics, security issues, site safety and action planning. This course is primarily designed to address the needs of fire service personnel, emergency medical services providers and hazardous materials responders, all trained to at least the operations level of hazardous materials response. Due to the broad scope of the subject matter, the course can be used to address the needs of those without prior hazardous materials training and provide benefits to law enforcement personnel, emergency communications personnel, emergency management personnel, public works management, public health workers, armed forces and disaster response agencies. Classroom style lecture including real life case studies and instructor experiences. Course requires a day (8 hours) and is limited to 30 students. Domestic Terrorism Programs Emergency Response To Bomb Threats Anyone who deals with the business customer has the potential to be the receiver of a terrorist threat in corporate America. Due to the broad scope of the subject matter, this course can be used to address the training needs of those without prior training or experience in the area of terrorist activities. Trained employees will be able to provide valuable information to the supervisory staff as well as those public service agencies responding to your incident. This course is designed to explore a wide variety of issues and concerns regarding bomb threats and explosive devices. Bombings and the threat of being bombed are harsh realities in today's modern world. Lectures and hands on instruction are presented as to how and why businesses are threatened in today's world. In addition, this course delivers a step-by-step process for the employees to follow in dealing with this ever-increasing incident. Emphasis is placed on employee safety with consideration of impacting corporate business loss due to down time. This course identifies methods of dealing with different types of threats. At the completion of this course, the Student will be able to discuss and develop a strategy for dealing with terrorism in their workplace, including identifying and appropriate security precautions, working with authorities, managing leadership and control issues to the final steps of incident termination issues and restoration of normal business activities. Course requires 1 day (8 hours) . Historical Perspectives in understanding Terrorism 4 – 8 hours Perhaps the greatest mistake made by governments, responders and others is underestimating the role that history, culture, religion and tribal relationships have in the current terrorist dilemma. This program examines past and present history to explore the real aspects behind terrorism and what is required to combat it today and beyond. In this program we examine: • Historical aspects of terrorism Course requires 4-8 hours. Threats Against Areas of Public Assembly: Terrorism Awareness If you work, manage, own or provide security for any area of public gathering you are already aware of the common problems that occur with large crowds. Additionally you know what the financial impact can be when a disruption occurs during key events or key times of the year. In this ever-changing environment it is critical that you provide the necessary education, detection and understanding for the potential of terrorist attacks on areas of mass gathering. While law enforcement monitors those who may have the motive and ability, there are times when criminal or political elements are successful in delivering on their threat. Employees are often the first to recognize or discover something "out of place" in the work environment. Recognition of a viable threat is an essential step in minimizing the potential damage that an incident might cause. The simple act of taking a phone call, recognizing the threat and managing it properly can save millions of dollars in lost time or income and eliminate the potential for public relations problems. Employee awareness is designed for managers, security personnel and employees. It is geared towards awareness and recognition. This course provides specific information about terrorism, threat recognition, chemical and biological threats and explosive threats. Finally it is designed to provide you with a method to plan and respond before, during and after an event. Course requires 1 day (8hours). Basic Terrorism Concepts for First Responders (National Fire Academy) This course will explore a wide variety of issues and concerns faced by responders when operating at a potential terrorism incident. This course addresses the special requirements of those incidents with a special emphasis on self-protection for first responders. Terrorist incidents involving biological, nuclear, incendiary, chemical, or explosive (B-NICE) materials are considered technological hazardous incidents by nature. For this reason, this course is approached from the point of view of a hazardous materials incident with additional complicating factors. This allows us to build upon the proven structure of hazardous materials response in order to address terrorist incidents. At the completion of this course, you will be able to define and discuss terrorism including identifying significant incidents that have occurred within the United States, recognize circumstances and on-scene key indicators which may signify a suspicious incident, define scene security considerations, make appropriate notifications, describe defensive considerations and discuss termination issues associated with terrorism incidents. Course requires 2 days (16 hours).
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| Management and Leadership Programs | ||
| LEADERSHIP - Buddy to Boss
Leadership is about understanding yourself and others. It’s about coming to work everyday prepared to be an “everyday Leader”. Combined with leadership is the ability to effectively use management tools and techniques provided to you by the organization to assist you. This course is for members seeking promotion, front line officers, Battalion Chiefs and anyone in a leadership role that wants a solid foundation from which to work, lead and prosper. Chief, What Your Members Want from You Chief officers at every level of the organization reach that level for a wide range of reasons. When, as Chief Officers, we fail to recognize the importance, influence and commitment our front line members must provide to assure the organization is successful, we begin a failure process that we will not recover from quickly. Understanding what people in your organization need and desire is critical to your success. Examine humanistic issues, training, discipline, leadership roles and education from an entirely different perspective. Course is one day (8 hours). Why Leadership Fails – 4 hours Leadership is a value, much like family values that are passed on from generation to generation. Pass on the wrong values and you establish a dysfunctional organization (family) that consumes itself with poor decision-making, favoritism, poor direction and other dysfunctional characteristics of organizations gone wrong. Lets examine what we can do to short circuit poor leadership and establish a functional base where leaders can grow and prosper. Course length is 4 hours.
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DHS/ODP FEMA Specialty Programs All of SPEC RESCUES’ US&R programs are taught by FEMA certified instructors, and in many cases represent the same instructional staff used to train the Federal Task Forces. Our customers have lots of questions regarding the use of ODP funds for US&R Training. We assisted in providing ODP and DHS with guidelines for developing requirements, and have provided grant-based training to Florida, Oregon, Connecticut, New Jersey, Michigan (WHO ELSE). ODP grant guidelines state the following: Urban Areas shall conduct search and rescue training in compliance with NFPA 1670 and 1006. Only Urban Search and Rescue courses approved by FEMA and delivered using FEMA-certified providers are eligible for use of ODP funds. The training must not supplant existing resources, but rather build additional training capabilities above and beyond those that currently exist. Any additional capabilities pursued through these training opportunities must meet a specific need identified through the homeland security assessment process and must comport with the State or Urban Area Homeland Strategy. If the basic foundational US&R courses fully addresses the fire service or hazardous materials sections included in the ODP Emergency Responder Guidelines, and the ODP Homeland Security Guidelines for Prevention and Deterrence, no additional CBRNE-specific training is necessary for eligibility purposes. However if the foundational US&R course does not fully address these guidelines then the student must complete a follow-on CBRNE awareness training within a reasonable timeframe in order for the US&R course to be considered an allowable use of ODP funds. These US&R courses are intended to build critical capacity at the state and local levels. The execution of this training is the stated capacity-building context is unrelated to designation of national US&R teams. Therefore, states with UASI jurisdictions may not request such designation based upon training. |
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| US&R Task Force Leaders Course
This program prepares your Task Force leaders to understand how the system works, its concept of operations and how to fulfill their roles during all aspects of the systems engagement including administrative, deployment, operations, political interaction, disengagement and return to readiness. Designed to senior leadership responsible for leading and managing task force functions when not deployed. Course requires 5 days (40 hours). US&R Planning Officer and Technical Information Specialist This combined program provides the necessary training for your Plans Officers and your Technical Information Specialist. If focuses on effective planning processes, development of an incident action plan and provides training for your Plans officer on their responsibilities during US&R Operations and administrative times. This program also provides training for the Technical Information Specialist on capturing and developing deployment information as it becomes available, photography, report development and integration of information into the planning process. Course requires 5 days (40 hours). US&R Safety Officer – 5 Days This program is designed to provide your US&R Safety Officers the tools they need to function at the scene of a complicated collapse and WMD incident. It provides the administrative, deployment, operational and demobilization aspects of Safety, integration with medical, planning and task force leadership. Course requires 5 days (40 hours). US&R Logistics Specialist This program is designed to train logistics personnel to effectively manage, deploy, maintain and manage your US&R cache. Additionally it prepares them for deployment, field operations, disengagement and return to readiness as any Task Force operating at the national level would do. Personnel receive intensive training and will be qualified to manage all hazardous materials and prepare and certify cargo for shipping on aircraft and ground. Requirements – US&R equipment cache, access to aircraft. Course requires 7 days (56 hours). US&R Technical Search Specialist This program provides all of the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities for your technical search personnel to develop strategy and tactics to implement searches during recon, and operations at structural collapse operations. It provides the necessary instruction on use, care, maintenance and tactical applications of all search tools carried in the cache and provides information on how technical search integrates into the overall operation. Requirements – US&R Technical Search Cache and work site. Course requires 6 days (48 hours). US&R Medical Specialist – 6 Days This program is designed for physicians and paramedics associated with the Task Force. It is designed to provide medical personnel with the necessary KSA’s to operate during all aspects of the mission. It addresses team health and safety, medical cache, confined space medicine, BOO coordination, treatment protocols, and all aspects associated with the medical and health care aspects of the mission. Requirements – US&R Medical Cache and work site. Course requires 6 days (48 hours). US&R Heavy Rigging - 4 Days (Requirements – Cranes and work site). US&R Communications Specialist This program is designed to provide the necessary KSA’s for US&R communications specialists. It includes working with and deploying all equipment in the US&R communications cache including radios, repeaters, satellite phone systems, BOO operations, liaison operations, radio frequency applications and planning. Structural Collapse Technician This high level technician course meets and exceeds the NFPA 1670 and 1006 standards, and is based on the exact course outline of the FEMA US&R course taught to the national task forces. This course fully addresses CBRNE- specific training, and SPEC RESCUE INTERNATIONAL is a FEMSA certified provider, eligible for funding through ODP programs. This is THE course for the serious rescue technician. At the conclusion of this course the Student shall be capable of hazard recognition, equipment use, and techniques necessary to operate safely and effectively at structural collapse incidents involving the collapse or failure of concrete tilt-up, reinforced concrete, and steel construction. They will learn the process for search operations intended to locate victims trapped inside and beneath collapse debris as well as procedures for accessing and extricating victims trapped beneath collapse debris. Combination of hands on activities, field work, lectures, case studies and group work. Course requires 8 days (80 hours) and student to instructor ratio of 10:1. K-9 Search Specialist Course This program is designed to provide handlers and K-9’s with the necessary baseline skills to train for work in an US&R environment. It includes working with the handler and K-9 in US&R terrain, basic command functions, search tactics, fundamental K-9 skills and prepares the handler and K-9 for the requirements associated with a Type I and Type II test. This program does not certify handlers or K-9s as Type 1 or Type II. Requirements – US&R work site and K-9 obstacle course. 5 days (40 hours). |
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| Risk Management 101
This is an efficient, one hour "crash course" in risk management designed for Command Officers, line officers and personnel and incident safety officers. To provide a fundamental understanding of risk management and to provide an overview of risk management from a safety and survival aspect. At the completion of this course, students will have an understanding of the following topics: Define Risk Management, Classic Risk Management Model, Operational Risk Management, SOPs, Training, Equipment, Incident Scene Actions, Survivability, Systems Approach (All inclusive) Expert one-hour overview of vital considerations in organizational risk management strategy. Frequently delivered at conferences and corporate training events. Powerful and realistic. Risk Management Planning Fundamentals Designed for: Command Officers, Company Officers and Personnel, health and safety officers and incident safety officers. This course will introduce the students to an overview of organizational (theory) risk management, the importance of developing and implementing a written risk management plan and the concepts and practical application of operational risk management for: Fire fighting, EMS, Hazardous materials mitigation and Special operations. This class will discuss: Define Risk Management, Written Risk Management Plan, Classic Risk Management Model, Financial and Liability Risk Management, Laws, Codes and Standards, Supervisor's Responsibility, Operational Risk Management, SOPs, Training, Equipment, Incident Scene Actions. Lectures and group work. Course requires 4 hours and a classroom or conference room. Strategic Risk Management Designed for: Chief officers, command officers, health and safety officers, incident safety officers and training officers. This course will provide the students with a basic introduction of risk management, which allows for the development of a written risk management plan for the student's organization. The development of this written risk management plan will insure that the student understands and recognizes the importance of this process. This class will cover the entire process of developing a risk management strategy and can be customized to your organization’s needs. Organizational and Operational Risk Management This class will provide course instruction on the organizational (theory) and operational (practical) applications of risk management. The course can be provided in segments of one and a half (1) hours, four (4) hours, or eight (8) hours. The focus will be safety and health components of risk management. This course will include risk management issues for all emergency service personnel. This course provides an understanding of organizational and operational risk management for a fire department, industrial fire brigade, or other emergency services organization. This process will also include how to develop a written risk management plan based upon the requirements of NFPA 1500, Standard for a Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program. The risk management plan will have a positive affect on the organization based upon the financial, liability, safety, and health components of risk management. Operationally, this process will discuss the variety of services that are provided by the emergency services organization and how to develop effective risk management strategies and tactics.
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| Incident Command Programs | ||
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Introduction to the Incident Command System / Incident Management System: The Incident Command System (ICS) and a recent variation, the Incident Management System (IMS) are designed to provide a common operating system that can be used for managing any type of incident. ICS is by far the most universally used and accepted of the two. ICS is a management system based on several important philosophies. One is that the Incident Commander (IC) should manage the system and let the system mange the incident. Another is that the most qualified people, not necessarily the highest-ranking people, should fill each position. A third is "Management by Objective." While these philosophies are not new and may be forgotten or ignored in day to day operations, they become of extreme importance in large or complex incidents or events. Any size emergency operation, whether it is a single car accident or a major natural disaster, can be managed under the ICS system. The system is just as easily adapted to non-emergency events such as a major public event or a VIP visit to an industrial facility. Federal agencies such as the National Park Service, the National Forest Service, and others use ICS for all such operations. Many state and local governments, volunteer organizations and private sector businesses have adopted ICS as the operating system of choice. Probably the most important reason to use ICS is the ability of the system to accommodate and use multiple resources from multiple agencies in an effective and efficient organization. Multi-agency and multi-jurisdictional events are the most troublesome to manage. The ICS system, if used properly, does this flawlessly. SPEC RESCUE offers ICS training at any level and for any organization, public or private. Courses range from a 4-hour orientation to a full, 40-hour operational course. They can be tailored to meet the needs of business and industry, government and military agencies, and volunteer organizations. Types of incidents that can be addressed include fires, HAZMAT incidents, aircraft crashes, technical rescue, search and rescue, law enforcement incidents, natural disasters, and other emergency as well as non-emergency events. Structural Collapse IMS The goal of this course is to provide fire officers with an understanding of the command operations at a structural collapse incident. Upon completion of this course, students will have an understanding of: The Incident Command System Organizational Structure, Response Resource Capabilities, Scene Management: Factors and Issues, Response Functions, Structural Collapse: Operational Phases As a fire officer, it is important for you to gain basic knowledge of factors involved in incidents of this type. It is possible for all of us to be involved in such an incident during our careers. This course should leave you with an appreciation for incident complexity and the knowledge that successful conclusion of incidents of this type depends on strong command skills and effective incident management. Many hands on activities, case studies and group work. Course requires 1-2 days (12 hours) and is held at the National Fire Academy.
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| Hospital Based Programs | ||
| Hospital First Receivers Awareness Level Training
This half day, four hour program is designed for hospital employees who may be in a position to identify the arrival of unannounced victims from an incident involving the release of a hazardous substance. Students will learn procedures for proper notification, safe distance practices, and how to limit the contamination of the hospital facility. Course is designed for Hospital Employees who during the course of daily duties may be presented with a contaminated person. Hospital First Receivers Operations Level Training This one day, eight hour program is designed to meet the OSHA Best Practices for Hospital-Based First Receivers of Victims from Mass Casualty Incidents Involving the Release of Hazardous Substances. The student will become familiar with Emergency Preparedness, Hazard Communications, Respiratory Protection, Chemical Protective Equipment, and Decontamination Procedures. Practical evolutions will be conducted during this program utilizing hospital’s equipment to allow students hands on training in equipment use. Course designed for Hospital Employees who will perform decontamination for the hospital as well as any employees who will be operating in protective equipment outside during the receiving of patients. Course requires instructor ratio of 10:1. Hospital Emergency Incident Command System (HEICS) This one day, eight hour class is designed to present the HEICS system to hospital employees and management. HEICS is an optional NIMS (National Incident Management System)-based command system tailored specifically for use by hospitals and is designed to operate in conjunction with other common incident management systems. Table-top activities are included as well as practical demonstrations of incident management. Course is designed for Hospital Employees who may operate at or manage an incident at or involving hospital facility. Hospital Decontamination Drills Customized drills can be conducted for hospital employees to test the facility readiness to respond to an incident as well as procedures of the Emergency Response Plan. After the drill an after action report can be presented to the facility as an evaluation of their response. Annual Refresher Training This course is designed to meet the criteria for annual refresher training. Previous training topics are reviewed as well as the presentation of current information and new technology along with its application in the hospital environment. Students must have previously attended an Awareness or Operations Level class in order to be eligible for refresher training. Classroom lecture along with hands on evolutions will help keep the students training up to date.
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| Technical Rescue Operations | ||
| Technical Rescue and Development, Management and Politics This lecture series is designed for organizations that are in the process of forming or evaluating the potential for the formation of a technical rescue team. While the idea of developing a technical rescue team may be easy, the actual development, management, funding and political issues associated with its creation are complicated. The information presented in this course comes from the real world. Developed based on information garnered from the development of the Tidewater Regional Technical Rescue Team, the Virginia Beach VA, Fairfax VA, Phoenix AZ and Montgomery County, MD and other national and international technical rescue teams you will learn real life lessons. This course is a combination lecture, case study and is designed to involve the Student in decision-making through a series of teamwork sessions. The sessions will answer crucial questions about your organizations and ways to work within them. This information is "just what the doctor ordered" if you or your organization are thinking about the development of a technical rescue team or special operations division. Course is 1 day (8 hours) Surviving Technical Rescue Operations The survival presentation is designed to orient the fire and rescue services provider with an overview of technical rescue operations. It is not intended to make a technical rescue team member out of the Students, but instead, keep them alive. It is also designed to act as a "catalyst" to raise questions about operational capabilities, team development, equipment availability, and legal/ liability issues within jurisdictions. This 8-hour presentation will alert the Student to common hazards and mistakes made during Confined Space, Trench Collapse, Structural Collapse, and Rope Rescue Operations. It will also introduce the rescuer to a variety of tactical and strategic plans intended to enhance the operation at the scene of a special rescue incident. This seminar is based on the theory that YOU, THE RESCUER are the most important person on the scene. It is intended to provide the Student with the information they need to stabilize an incident and await further help. Many times knowing what not to do is the best option during a highly technical rescue operation. This is accomplished through a lecture series using slides, videos tapes, interactive discussions and a review of several selected case histories. Classroom style lecture including real life case studies and instructor experiences. Course requires 8 hours.
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| Military And Law Enforcement Special Operations Programs
We provide a wide range of training to military and law enforcement special operations teams and SWAT/Special Response Teams. Because of security agreements we are unable to describe in depth what the course curriculum entails. Listed below are the programs most sought after and taught. |
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| Precious Cargo Program (PC) (SOC)
Designed for the team that may have a need to move precious cargo including personnel, equipment, shapes or other items in all terrain environments. 5 days hands on training and classroom. Tactical Operations in a Contaminated Environment Designed for tactical and special operations teams who may be required to perform reconnaissance, surveillance or CQB in a chemically contaminated environment. Includes applications of PPE, decontamination, tactical and strategic considerations, CQB operations and firearms applications in chemical protective clothing and much more. 5 Days of intensive hands on training and classroom. Working in and around Collapsed and Bombed Structures for Intelligence Gathering Many agencies must now work in urban environments and in collapsed or unstable structures while gathering intelligence or establishing clear areas. This program focuses on the information needed to function safely and effectively in this environment. Custom Lectures for Conferences and Meetings Call us about lectures, keynotes or other program specifically designed for conferences and teaching seminars. We have provided these worldwide to conferences and areas such as • FDIC | ||
