8am - 4pm
MEMA sponsored CERT Train the Trainer Course. November 13 through 15, 8am to 4pm.
Click here to register.
MEMA sponsored CERT Train the Trainer Course. November 13 through 15, 8am to 4pm.
Click here to register.
Community Health Programs of Great Barrington, MA is sponsoring a Psychological First Aid Training on Friday, October 25, 2013 from 8:30am – 4:30pm. Continuing Education Units have been requested for Psychologists, EMS, and LADC.
For the information flyer, click here.
To register, click here.
Topics to include:
• History of communications
• Communications theory
• Use of regional and statewide systems, including WMLEC
• Available communications assets
• and more
There will be hands on training with radios, communications asset demos, and case studies. There will be special guest speakers, informative presentations and question & answer periods.
Participants are requested to bring their portable radio to class.
This training is geared towards anyone that uses a radio, from entry level first responders to chief officers, in all disciplines and jurisdictions in Western Massachusetts.
Register here.
Topics to include:
• History of communications
• Communications theory
• Use of regional and statewide systems, including WMLEC
• Available communications assets
• and more
There will be hands on training with radios, communications asset demos, and case studies. There will be special guest speakers, informative presentations and question & answer periods.
Participants are requested to bring their portable radio to class.
This training is geared towards anyone that uses a radio, from entry level first responders to chief officers, in all disciplines and jurisdictions in Western Massachusetts.
Registerhere.
Topics to include:
• History of communications
• Communications theory
• Use of regional and statewide systems, including WMLEC
• Available communications assets
• and more
There will be hands on training with radios, communications asset demos, and case studies. There will be special guest speakers, informative presentations and question & answer periods.
Participants are requested to bring their portable radio to class.
This training is geared towards anyone that uses a radio, from entry level first responders to chief officers, in all disciplines and jurisdictions in Western Massachusetts.
Register here.
WRHSAC is hosting Global Positioning (GPS) device trainings for Departments of Public Work throughout western Massachusetts. The trainings will be held in the months of October and November on the following dates:
Wednesday, October 16 in Lanesborough, Ma (registration)
Wednesday, October 23 in Amherst, Ma (registration)
Wednesday, November 6th in Deerfield, Ma (registration) and
Wednesday, November 20th in Agawam, Ma. (registration)
The training is free and each town attending will receive a free Garmin Oregon 650 handheld GPS unit. A representative from the town DPW must attend the training to receive the GPS unit.
This training is for public works and highway personnel who would like to learn how to use global positioning system (GPS) equipment in their work and especially in dealing with the aftermath of disasters, which create problems–debris piles, failed sewers, etc.–that need to be documented in order to mitigate future issues and to receive reimbursement from disaster funds. Additionally, there will be a short seminar explaining ACAMS (Automated Critical Assessment Management System) and how the system can be used to track infrastructure that is damaged repetitively and severely in an effort to collect information in a manner that is consistent and recognized by FEMA, which should simplify the reimbursement process and increase recoupable funds by local communities that have sustained damage following declared storm events.
WRHSAC is hosting Global Positioning (GPS) device trainings for Departments of Public Work throughout western Massachusetts. The trainings will be held in the months of October and November on the following dates:
Wednesday, October 16 in Lanesborough, Ma (registration)
Wednesday, October 23 in Amherst, Ma (registration)
Wednesday, November 6th in Deerfield, Ma (registration) and
Wednesday, November 20th in Agawam, Ma. (registration)
The training is free and each town attending will receive a free Garmin Oregon 650 handheld GPS unit. A representative from the town DPW must attend the training to receive the GPS unit.
This training is for public works and highway personnel who would like to learn how to use global positioning system (GPS) equipment in their work and especially in dealing with the aftermath of disasters, which create problems–debris piles, failed sewers, etc.–that need to be documented in order to mitigate future issues and to receive reimbursement from disaster funds. Additionally, there will be a short seminar explaining ACAMS (Automated Critical Assessment Management System) and how the system can be used to track infrastructure that is damaged repetitively and severely in an effort to collect information in a manner that is consistent and recognized by FEMA, which should simplify the reimbursement process and increase recoupable funds by local communities that have sustained damage following declared storm events.
Registration is still open for the Saturday class. Register by 8:30am Thursday, July 11. Follow the link below to register.
The Franklin County REPC is hosting a free, one-day GPS Training-of-Trainers program for those in the public safety field. This training is made possible by a grant from WRHSAC. Note: This is a one day class. You can choose to attend on July 12th OR July 13th. Also, please note that registration is limited to two members per department.
The day will begin with a two-hour seminar, led by Athol Fire Chief Tom Lozier, instructing students how to use their GPS devices. Following will be two drills in the field using what you just learned to a) find a lost hiker in the woods and b) determine the area of a brush fire and where it makes the most sense to deploy incoming equipment and apparatus. Students will be asked to commit to train members of their home departments within six months of completing the training.
For more information and to register, click on this link.
SKYWARN is a free training sponsored by Franklin County Citizen Corps Programs and is geared toward anyone interested in public service and in potentially joining the SKYWARN® volunteer program. Volunteers include police and fire personnel, dispatchers, EMS workers, public utility workers and other concerned private citizens. Individuals affiliated with hospitals, schools, churches, nursing homes or who have a responsibility for protecting others are also encouraged to become a spotter.
The SKYWARN training covers fundamentals of thunderstorm development, storm structure, and identification of potential severe weather features. It also includes basic severe weather safety informtion. Free food will be provided.
For more information, please see this flyer. Please register by calling 413-774-3167 x 101 or email admin@frcog.org
SKYWARN® is a registered trademark of NOAA’s National Weather Service
The Berkshire County Sheriff’s Office sponsors this training in Pittsfield Massachusetts. The intention of the course is to train law enforcement officers, transportation officers (corrections) and Tactical/Special Response team members to transport High Risk Inmates/Arrestees to and from courts or Hospitals. The three-day training will incorporate both lecture and hands-on training and drills and can accommodate up to 20 participants.
This FREE three-day training includes meals and reimbursement for backfill and overtime.
For more information or to register, contact:
Eric Stratton, STS Consulting at tacticalems625@gmail.com
