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Emergency Services Newsletter - Southeastern PA

Currently Scheduled – July 2006

To enroll, contact Nancy Berger at (215) 299-0135 or bergern@redcross-philly.org.

Tuesday, July 11th – 6:30PM - 9:30PM

FEMA IS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS) (Montgomery County Fire Academy)

When a large event is declared a Federal Disaster, NIMS is implemented by FEMA. This course acquaints volunteers on how a national response structure is set-up and implemented. The Red Cross collaborates with government agencies to provide mass care services. Volunteers will understand how mass care fits into the structure. NIMS is an appetizer for work as a liaison in an emergency operations center (EOC)/incident command (IC). 

Wednesday, July 12th - 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Emergency Operations Center (EOC)/Incident Command (IC) (SEPA Chapter)

Those who've completed the "Collaborating to Ensure Effective Service Delivery" training will become acquainted with the EOC and how an incident command liaison collaborates with other community partners to provide effective service delivery during a large local or national disaster. Pre-Requisite: Collaborating to Ensure Effective Service Delivery

Saturday, July 22nd – 9:00AM - 4:00PM (SEPA Chapter)

Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV): Ready, Set Roll (Class #1528)

The ERV training prepares responders to safely and effectively use an emergency response vehicle (ERV) and its equipment. Recommended for all responders who hold a current driver's license.

Wednesday, July 26th – 6:30PM - 9:00PM (SEPA Chapter)

Volunteer Orientation/Simulation (Class #1527)

Volunteers, who have joined the SEPA Chapter in the past year, should attend this local indoctrination to Emergency Services. New volunteers will receive an overview of the SEPA Chapter’s background, staff and volunteer structure, and how to join a disaster action team (DAT). Most importantly, volunteers will have the opportunity to simulate a city response.

Saturday, July 29th – 9:00AM - 4:00PM

CPR/AED (Class #1529)/First Aid (Class #1530) First Class Offered under New Guidelines & Curriculum (SEPA Chapter)

All volunteers and staff are required to completed the entire updated lifesaving course teaches how to respond to choking, breathing and cardiac emergencies.  Automated External Defibrillators (AED) are the newest link in the chain of survival.  First Aid teaches the skills needed for situations such as bleeding and sudden illnesses. CPR/AED is renewed every year; First Aid is renewed every 3 years. REQUIRED FOR ALL ES RESPONDERS