Field Force Extrication Training Program Field Force Extrication (FFE) is a 3-day course, presented via the U.S. Department of Homeland Security-Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP). It provides emergency responders knowledge and skills regarding the tools and information necessary to extricate an individual safely from a protester device. After the initial informational part of the course, the remainder of the course will engage the responder in practical exercises designed to demonstrate safe work practices for removing individuals from a variety of protester devices. Critical skills in the program include: recognizing the purpose of protester devices, explaining legal issues as they relate to the use of and extrication of individuals from protester devices, outlining the responsibilities of the extrication team, distinguishing roles and responsibilities of the extrication team, and operating tools to extricate individuals. Personal protective equipment required (hard hat, eye protection, gloves, and safety shoes) The CDP will provide safety equipment needed if the student doesn t have. The Pennsylvania State Fire Academy has arranged this informative 3-day class primarily for fire service, law enforcement, emergency management, emergency medical services, healthcare, public health, gas industry safety and security, and public safety communications personnel. This exciting 3-day program is being offered locally on: Friday - Sunday, August 21-23, 2015 from 8 am to 5 pm at the Waynesburg Fire Department 116 East Greene Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370 All applicants must have or obtain a FEMA SID number and complete an ON-LINE application to preregister! To preregister for the class, fill out an application at https://cdp.dhs.gov/students and enter 15-0291 PA24FFE for the Promo Code. (Instructions on following page.) Registration Deadline is noon July 30, 2015 PRE-REGISTRATION IS NECESSARY TO GUARANTEE MINIMUM ENROLLMENT For additional information contact: PA State Fire Academy Lou Ann May 1150 Riverside Drive Lewistown, Pa 17044 717-247-3753 lomay@pa.gov
Students Applying for the Field Force Extrication Tactics Class Go to: https://cdp.dhs.gov/students 1. Enter your FEMA SID number here 2. Enter your password here 3. Click on button. Contact the Help Desk (if necessary) femasidhelp@cdpemail.dhs.gov 866-291-0696 from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm CST Enter your FEMA SID number and your password. If you do not know your password, click on reset your password or contact the help desk at femasidhelp@cdpemail.dhs.gov or via phone at 866-291-0696 from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm CST. Click on the Log in and Return to Application button. Enter the class number in Have a Promo Code? block. (15-0291 PA24FFE). Then click on the Apply button.
Thursday August 06, 2015 6:00 pm Free Webinar Kids with Autism: What EMS Providers Need to Know Follow this link to join the Webinar: https://pehsc.adobeconnect.com/_a 858717146/webinar PEHSC 600 Wilson Ln. Suite 101 Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 717-795-0740 www.pehsc.org www.paemsc.org This project is funded, in part, under a contract with the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Additional funding and support for this project is provided by The Pennsylvania Emergency Health Services Council is pleased to announce a free 1-hour webinar on children with autism, sponsored by the Pennsylvania EMS for Children Project as part of our ongoing Pediatric Symposium Webinar Series. The focus of this webinar will be on unique challenges EMS providers face when treating and transporting these unique kids. This class has been approved for one hour of M/T continuing education at all EMS provider levels. EMS agencies are encouraged to have multiple providers view the webinar from one log-in to allow space for other attendees and must contact Tom Winkler at twinkler@pehsc.org for con-ed roster submission instructions. There is no pre-registration necessary for this educational event, and attendance will be on a firstcome, first-serve basis. To attend the webinar, please use the following link to log
the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Human Resources and Services Administration, Maternal & Child Health Bureau. in to the webinar: http://pehsc.adobeconnect.com/ webinar. Select the "Enter as a Guest" option and input your first and last name (or EMS agency name if multiple attendees from same agency) then click the 'Enter Room' button. Audio will be broadcast through your computer speakers - there will be no phone-bridge set up. Once the webinar has finished, attendees will be directed to complete an online evaluation of the webinar - this must be completed in order for an attendee to receive continuing education credit.
RSVP TODAY Join Us in kicking off the 1 st annual 2015 Keynote Address Date: Thursday, August 6th, 2015 FREE!!!!! Time: 5 PM Location: King of Prussia Fire Company 170 ALLENDALE ROAD, KING OF PRUSSIA PA 19406 Emcee: Bill Jenaway, Chief (ret), KoPFC Speaker: Bobby Halton, Editor, Fire Engineering Magazine Schedule of events: 5:00 pm Attitude adjustment hour with cash bar * 6:00 pm Blessing of KFC Event 6:05 pm Bagpipe band and presenting of colors 6:15 pm Emcee Bill Jenaway takes the stage ** 6:30 pm Open forum and roundtable discussion volunteer recruitment & retention 6:45 pm Keynote Address by Bobby Halton Immediately following keynote address, cash bar, food and sodas all night Bar closed during emcee and address: Reopens after address. ** Emcee presentation showcasing 3 leaders in recruitment and retention. Open round table discussion immediately to follow RSVP TO keystonefirefighterconference.com Seating is limited so hurry up and reserve your spot today! *
G-291 Joint Information System/ Joint Information Center Planning for Tribal, State, and Local Public Information Officers October 22, 2015 8:00am-5:00pm As an incident expands in complexity, often multiple agencies, departments, and jurisdictions may be integrated into incident management activities both at the command and coordination levels. In a multiagency response, several PIOs may be assigned to the incident, requiring increased coordination. The National Incident Management System (NIMS), based on best practices, recommends that responders establish a Joint Information System (JIS) and if necessary a Joint Information Center (JIC). The JIC is a central location that facilitates operation of the JIS. LOCATION Chester County Public Safety Training Campus 137 Modena Road Coatesville, PA 19320 FEE This course is a cooperative agreement between Northampton Community College s Center for Business & Industry - Health & Safety and the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency. Courses are offered free of charge to all Commonwealth personnel with Emergency Management responsibilities at all levels of government, education, and private industry. Courses are requested and hosted by counties within the Commonwealth. HOW TO ENROLL Interested participants should enroll online at http://destraining.chesco.org/ema/g291oct2015. For questions, please contact Heather Morgan, Training and Exercise Coordinator, Department of Emergency Services at hmorgan@chesco.org or 610-344-5540. WANT TO HOST A COURSE? Please visit www.northampton.edu/em to view course list. To request a class be offered in your region, please contact Chris Post at cpost@northampton.edu or 610-332-6584. USE SMART PHONE TO SCAN SIGN UP TODAY! To receive updates about our Emergency Management programs, please use your smart phone to scan the code or visit www.northampton.edu/em. We Know Emergency Management. Fowler Family Southside Center 511 East Third Street Bethlehem, PA 18015 www.northampton.edu/cbi HESF3