Interested parties should contact Instructor Eric Gopen at egopen@firestation30.org
Lower Macungie Fire is running a Haz Mat Operations program with Proboard testing. The dates are:
July 13 - 0800-1600
July 26 - 0800-1600
July 27 - 0800-1600
Test date will be picked on the first day of class.
This course provides instruction on the proper method to be appointed, the laws pertaining to fire police, fire police powers, and the expected duties of a new fire police officer.
Prerequisites: Age 18 and up, ICS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System
Required Textbook(s): Somerset Cambria Fire Police Association, Basic Fire Police (will be provided to you)
Required Equipment: Job Related PPE
This 16-hour program involves skills of boat operation for rescue including boat selection, recommended equipment, boat handling, boat used rescue technique, and extrication from the water. This is a must-have course for any rescue unit involved with on-the-water operations. Emergency Boat Operations and Rescue course trains rescue personnel to select, outfit, operate, and rescue individuals utilizing boats as a rescue platform.
Planning for water emergencies, dynamics of moving water, medical conditions, personal safety & fundamental rescue techniques (self & shore based). The course provides students with classroom and hands-on training. WRER is a prerequisite for all PFBC technician level training programs.
Prerequisites: Age 18 and up Gear: US Coast Guard approved PFD, water rescue helmet & appropriate clothing for water & weather conditions, Food & Drink
Hours: 16.0 (Lecture: 8.0hrs / Lab: 8.0hrs)
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**Course Title: **G-320 Fundamentals Course for Radiological Response (Radiological Officer Initial Course) (FRCC)
Length of Course: 24 Hours, 3 days
THE STUDENT MANUAL AND HANDOUTS CAN BE FOUND HERE.
Course Title: G-393 Mitigation for Emergency Managers (MEM)
Length of Course: 21 Hours Lecture/Lab Breakdown: xx Hours / xx Hours
Prerequisites: FEMA Independent Study Program (IS) 393.a course, Introduction to Hazard Mitigation, is strongly recommended prior to enrollment.
Referenced Texts: FEMA G-393 Mitigation for Emergency Managers Course Student Manual. Instructor Guide and PowerPoint provided on CD by PEMA.
PA-PEMA: ICS 300 Intermediate Incident Command System (ICS) for Expanding Incidents (APR 2019)
This is a three (3) day course
PEMA-PA: L105 Public Information Basics
Course Overview
To equip participants with the skills needed to be full or part-time PIOs, including oral and written communications; understanding and working with the media; and basic tools and techniques to perform effectively as a PIO, both in the proactive/ advocacy times and crisis/ emergency response.
Course Objectives
