October, 11 and 12, 2008
Rope I- Saturday and Sunday 0800 - 1600
Introduction to Farm Emergencies and Managing Farm Tractor Emergencies - Saturday and Sunday - 0800 - 1600
High Risk Patrol Operations - Rapid Deployment Tactics - Saturday and Sunday 0800 - 1600
Terrorism Awareness - Protecting Soft Targets - Saturday and Sunday 0800 - 1600
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Student will need: List will be sent
Instructor(s): John Riggle
Class Limit: 30
Site Fee: $50.00
PA DOH Con. Ed. Credits: 8.5 other/1.5 Med Trauma
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This course will introduce the student to the knowledge’s and skills necessary to safely and effectively perform complex rescue operations in collapsed trench excavations. Course work will include practical drills and demonstration in simulated trench excavations.
Student will need: List will be sent
Instructor(s): Pat Moore (Air Shore)
Class Limit: 30
Site Fee: $75.00
PA DOH Con. Ed. Credits: 3.5 other/2 Med Trauma
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Terrorism Awareness - Protecting Soft Targets
This course provides an overview of terrorism awareness through facilitated seminars and practical exercises. The seminars include chemical, biological, radiological and explosive agents that may be used as WMDs, IED recognition, and indicators of suspicious behavior and activity.
Student will need: Paper & Pencil
Instructor(s): Adam Johnson
Class Limit: 30
Site Fee: $50.00
PA DOH Con. Ed. Credits: None
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Introduction to Farm Emergencies and Managing Farm Tractor Emergencies
These modules will give participants an overview of local farm emergencies. It also teaches responders various hazards encountered at the scene of an agricultural emergency. The tractor module will teach emergency providers how to manage tractor related emergencies following NFPA 1670 Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Incidents.
Student will need: TOG, Safety Glasses
Instructor(s): Dept. of Ag.
Class Limit: 25
Site Fee: $175 grant funds pending
PA DOH Con. Ed. Credits: 6.5 other/7.5 Med Trauma
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This Course is designed to provide overall incident management skill rather than tactical expertise. This course will discuss how major incidents pose special management challenges. It is designed for senior personnel who are expected to perform in a management capacity in an Area command or multi-agency coordination system.
Student will need: Paper & Pencil
Instructor(s): Kim Houser
Class Limit: 30
Site Fee: $50.00
PA DOH Con. Ed. Credits: 10 Other
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High Risk Patrol Operations - Rapid Deployment Tactics
This course is designed for Law Enforcement Officers who may be called upon to resolve an active shooter situation in a public venue, school or commercial property. Topic covered include Historical overview of Active Shooters, Hostage Situations, Incident Management, Contact Team Formation, and Rescue Team Formation. Practical exercises will be conducted using real firearms equipped with Simunition® FX marking cartridges for dynamic shoot/don’t shoot scenarios.
Student will need: Duty Gear
Instructor(s): Dan Seigel & Mark Heider
Class Limit: 25
PA DOH Con. Ed. Credits: None
AFSS Certification