Elk  County Rescue Weekend

 

October, 11 and 12, 2008

 
Register by September 22, 2008 for a free T-shirt

Registration Information

 

 

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Rope I 

This course provides an introduction to rope, basic
Construction, knots, safe rappelling techniques, and basic haul systems construction.
 

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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Trench Rescue

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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ICS 400 - Advances ICS

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

Site Fee:                                                Free for Municipal Police Officers pending a MPOETC Grant. Interested State Police, Sheriff, and Campus Police Officers must contact
                                                               AFSS prior to enrollment!

PA DOH Con. Ed. Credits:                None

AFSS Certification