Rescue

The Instructor-Led Training (ILT) component of the Canine Search Specialist course is designed to provide Urban Search and Rescue Task Force personnel with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to select, train, and work with current and future disaster search canines. This course is appropriate for canine handlers that will work with either Live-Find (LF) or Human Remains Detection (HRD) canine during search and rescue operations as part of Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Task Force (TF). Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to successfully perform the position of Canine Search Specialist on a US&R team. This course is 24 hours of face-to-face training. Prior to attending this face-to-face training course, students must successfully complete the Computer-Based Training (CBT) Canine Search Specialist course (Course Code: 9P1330) that is approximately 16 hours. Register now for the Canine Search Specialist – CBT course. Show less

This 8-hour online Computer Based Training (CBT) course component is intended to provide Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Task Force personnel with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform hazardous materials specialist functions for a US&R team during a disaster or planned event. The participants of the CBT will learn how to prepare, deploy, demobilize, and return to readiness.  Upon completion of the CBT, you will be able to take part in the Instructor-Led Training (ILT) component of the Hazardous Material Specialist course. Upon completion of the CBT and ILT Hazmat Specialist Courses the participants will be able to successfully perform the duties of a Hazardous Material Specialist for a US&R Team. Show less

The Planning Team Training Instructor-Led Training (ILT) course is designed to provide Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Task Force personnel with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of a Planning Team Manager and/or Technical Information Specialist on one of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) US&R Task Forces.  Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to successfully describe the duties and responsibilities of a Planning Team Manager or Technical Information Specialist on an US&R team and participants will be able to successfully perform in those position on a US&R team. The Planning Team Training ILT course is 32 hours of face-to-face training. Prior to attending this face-to-face training course, students must successfully complete the Planning Team Training – Computer-Based Training course (Course Code: 9P6130). The CBT component of this course is hosted for a nominal fee by TEEX. Show less

The Task Force Leader Instructor-Led Training (ILT) course is designed to provide Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Task Force personnel with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the Task Force Leader (TFL) function.  Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to successfully perform the position of TFL on a US&R team. The Task Force Leader ILT course is 24 hours of face-to-face training.  Prior to attending this course, students must successfully complete the Computer-Based Training (CBT) component of the Task Force Leader course (Course Code: 9P7130) that is approximately eight hours.    The CBT component of this course is hosted for free by TEEX. Register now for the Task Force Leader-CBT course. Show less

The Task Force Safety Officer – Instructor Led Training (ILT) course is designed to provide Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Task Force personnel with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of a Task Force Safety Officer (TFSO) on one a US&R task force. Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to successfully perform the position of TFSO on a US&R task force. The Task Force Safety Officer – Instructor Led Training (ILT) course is 25 hours of face-to-face training. Prior to attending this face-to-face training course, students must successfully complete the Task Force Safety Officer – Computer Based Training (CBT) course (course code: 9P7230) that is 6 hours. Show less

This course is designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge required for certification to Chapter 7.  The course also covers valuable information about Confined-Space entry related to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), NFPA, and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards and compliance issues.  The curriculum meets and exceeds requirements for rescue training in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146 “Permit Required Confined Spaces for General Industry.”Upon completion of this course, you are eligible to take the National Board of Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro-Board) written exam and skills testing. Show less

This eight hour online component is intended to provide Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Task Force personnel with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to operate in a known or suspected contaminated environment. In this Computer based training (CBT) component, participants learn the essential requirements for safe operations in contaminated environments as described in Annex B, Concept of Operations (ConOps): US&R Operations in a Contaminated Environment, which is located in the National US&R Response System Operations Manual. Upon completion of the CBT component, participants will attend the Instructor-Led Training (ILT) component for hands-on, skills-related training necessary for operating in contaminated environments. This course is the prerequisite course that must be completed before students can attend the Enhanced Operations in the Contaminated Environment – Instructor Led Training (ILT) course, which is four hours of face-to-face course taught over half a day. The Enhanced Operations in the Contaminated Environment – Instructor Led Training (ILT) course code is 9G5420. Show less

Since 2006, the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) has utilized an incredible group of volunteers from the surrounding communities to assist with US&R training and large scale exercises in Disaster City®. The task of training for a large-scale disaster or terrorist attack requires that emergency responders be exposed to the chaos and disorganization of a disaster scene. Our volunteers help create that chaos and realism. They make training and exercises in Disaster City® the most realistic in the world.  Volunteers are reminded of the following:   You may register for a particular shift – note start times above Always wear long pants and long-sleeve shirts (no shorts and no short sleeves) Always wear sturdy boots or tennis shoes (no sandals or exposed toes) Always bring layers of clothing in case the weather changes Leave your cell phone in your car, you don’t want to lose it in Disaster City® Call or email the volunteer coordinator if you cannot make your shift. Remember, emergency responders are depending on you in order to conduct training. The most important thing about the volunteer program is to have fun. Volunteers will learn about emergency response and how search and rescue operations are conducted.  Show less

The Instructor Led Training (ILT) Logistics Specialist course is designed to provide Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Task Force personnel with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform logistics functions for a US&R team during a disaster or a planned event. Participants will learn the essential requirements of providing support, re-supply, transportation, sustainment, and maintenance of an equipment cache. Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to successfully perform the position of Logistics Specialist on a US&R team. The ILT Logistics Specialist course is 40 hours of face-to-face training.  Prior to attending this face-to-face training course, students must successfully complete the Computer-Based Training (CBT) component of the Logistics Specialist course (Course Code: 9P4130) that is approximately 11 hours.  The CBT component of this course is hosted for free by TEEX.   Logistics Specialist – CBT course. Show less

The Instructor-Led Training (ILT) component of the Medical Team Specialist course is designed to provide Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Task Force personnel with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform medical functions for a US&R team during a disaster or planned event. Participants will learn to navigate the operational aspects and organizational issues that affect their ability to practice medicine. Upon completion of the ILT component, participants will be able to successfully perform the position of Medical Team Specialist or Medical Team Manager on a US&R team. This course is 46 hours of face-to-face training.  Prior to attending this face-to-face training course, students must successfully complete the Computer-Based Training (CBT) Medical Team Specialist course (Course Code: 9P3130) which is approximately 13 hours.  Show less

The Instructor-Led Training (ILT) component of the Enhanced Operations in the Contaminated Environment (EOCE) course is designed to provide Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Task Force personnel with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to operate in a known or suspected contaminated environment. Participants will receive instruction on the specific US&R skills required to operate safely in contaminated environments. Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to successfully perform US&R operations in contaminated environments. This course is a General Training Requirement. The EOCE ILT course is four hours of face-to-face training. Prior to attending this face-to-face training course, students must successfully complete the Computer-Based Training (CBT) component of the Enhanced Operations in the Contaminated Environment course (Course Code: 9G5410) that is approximately eight hours. The CBT component of this course is hosted for free by TEEX. Show less

The course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform search and rescue operations at a passenger train or commuter train disaster. This course is taught in conjunction with Amtrak Emergency Response and the curriculum has been developed in cooperation with Amtrak. Participants will have significant hands-on skill scenarios in the Transportation Disaster Training Area (TDTA) located at Disaster City® in College Station, Texas. The TDTA contains a seven-car Amtrak passenger car derailment. Participants have an opportunity to learn multiple rescue techniques that are unique to passenger rail disasters.  The course is five days long with eight-hours of training each day, for a total of 40 hours.  Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be issued a TEEX Certificate of Completion.  This course qualifies as an elective requirement for the Urban Search and Rescue Specialist Certificate program. Show less

This course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to effectively utilize an aerial ladder in technical rescue operations.This course is 24 hours long.Upon successful completion of this course, participants will receive a TEEX Certificate of Completion.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/jLUo-fyKuYEThis course is designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge required to receive certification for Chapter “5.3 Technician Level” as described in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1006, Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications (2021 Edition).Upon completion of this course, you are eligible to take the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board) written exam and skills testing. Show less

This course is designed to provide you with the skills, knowledge, and abilities required to perform advanced rope rescue operations utilizing methodologies, protocols, and management techniques as it deals with Artificial High Directional (AHD) in a confined space environment.The course is a 4-day advanced level course for rescue professionals and emergency responders.  The AHD is a hands-on training course covering the correct implementation and use of artificial high directional in a confined space-based setting.  AHD teaches professionals working within the rope rescue environment the many benefits of using constructed artificial high points in their work with proven high angle rope rescue techniques.  This course touches on the use of advanced rope systems, and confined space theories, although the focus is on the construction of the AHD themselves in small spaces.  These techniques will be applied in and around vertical, horizontal vessels/shafts, columns unique to the USS Lexington in Corpus Christi Texas.The course will cover several advanced set-up positions and the proper set-up method for any manufactured or improvised AHD (Arizona Vortex/Terradaptor).  This extensive course also covers working with the monopod (gin pole), A-frame, Inline A-frame, tandem AHD’s and so much more.  This workshop will be held in conjunction with PETZL Rescue. Show less

SPRAT Level 1, 2, and 3 Certification is designed to provide an overview of the skills required to successfully complete Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians (SPRAT) Level 1, 2, or 3 certification. This course consists of four days of hands-on technique practice followed by one day of instruction for evaluation and a practical exam. NOTE:  Only SPRAT Level 1 training is eligible.SPRAT Level 1, 2, and 3 Certification consists of the following three courses:SPRAT Level 1 CertificationSPRAT Level 2 Certification – Can be taken six months after Level 1 certification AND 500 hours accruedSPRAT Level 3 Certification – Can be taken six months after Level 2 certification AND 500 hours accruedUpon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to perform respective level 1, 2, or 3 SPRAT tasks. Show less

The Advanced Tower Rescue course is designed to teach participants an overview of the skills, knowledge, and abilities necessary to rescue an individual from height on a utility tower while utilizing small team tactics. This course conforms to the NSFPA 1006.2021 Tower Rescue Skills Standard for awareness, operations, and technical information, as well as ANSI Z359, Z87, and Z89 standards. After completing this course, participants will be familiar with the nationally recognized safe work practices, precautions, basic safe work procedures, and regulatory compliance measures relevant to rescue from a tower or structure. Show less

**PLEASE NOTE** According to SPRAT standards, a completed log book is required for Level 3.SPRAT Level 1, 2, and 3 Certification is designed to provide an overview of the skills required to successfully complete Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians (SPRAT) Level 1, 2, or 3 certification. This course consists of four days of hands-on technique practice followed by one day of instruction for evaluation and a practical exam. SPRAT Level 1, 2, and 3 Certification consists of the following three courses:CEL301: SPRAT Level 1 CertificationCEL302: SPRAT Level 2 CertificationCEL303: SPRAT Level 3 CertificationUpon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to perform respective level 1, 2, or 3 SPRAT tasks. Show less

This eight hour online component is intended to provide Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Task Force personnel with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to operate in a known or suspected contaminated environment. In this Computer based training (CBT) component, participants learn the essential requirements for safe operations in contaminated environments as described in Annex B, Concept of Operations (ConOps): US&R Operations in a Contaminated Environment, which is located in the National US&R Response System Operations Manual. Upon completion of the CBT component, participants will attend the Instructor-Led Training (ILT) component for hands-on, skills-related training necessary for operating in contaminated environments. This course is the prerequisite course that must be completed before students can attend the Enhanced Operations in the Contaminated Environment – Instructor Led Training (ILT) course, which is four hours of face-to-face course taught over half a day. The Enhanced Operations in the Contaminated Environment – Instructor Led Training (ILT) course code is 9G5420. Show less

The purpose of this Computer-Based Training (CBT) is to provide standardized terminology and provide students the knowledge they need as US&R Boat Operators prior to attending any Instructor-Led Training. The course provides students with standardized terminology and information that align with the operation of US&R Jon Boats and Inflatable Rescue Boats (IRB). Prerequisites: Prior to taking this US&R Boat Operator CBT, students must complete an NFPA 1006 Swiftwater Technician course. This course content was designed with the understanding that students completing the CBT will have already learned common water rescue terminology and already have an understanding of swiftwater rescues. This course builds on that knowledge and focuses on terminology and knowledge for utilizing boats to conduct water rescue operations. US&R Task Force Safety Officers are recommended to review the curriculum, so they understand the terminology and standardized knowledge that US&R Boat Operators are being taught in this course. This CBT also serves as an excellent refresher swiftwater rescue team members are deployed and staged awaiting assignment to perform swiftwater rescue operations. Show less

The Structural Collapse Specialist (Technician) course provides you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform rescues at structural collapse scenes due to natural disasters or terrorist incidents. This course is 80 hours of face-to-face (Instructor-Led) training that is divided into three majors topics:Construct Emergency Shoring (Interior and Exterior)Lifting and Moving TechniquesBreaching and BreakingThe course concludes with a final exercise in Disaster City requiring you to use all of the skills you have learned during the course.This course is eight days in length, with 10 hours of training each day, for a total of 80 hours.Prior to attending this face-to-face training course, students must successfully complete the Computer-Based Training (CBT) Structural Collapse Specialist (Technician) course (Course Code:  9P2630) which is approximately 8 hours. Register now for the Specialist Collapse Specialist (Technician) course (Course Code:  9P2630).We make every effort to ensure consistent terminology and training within the discipline of urban search and rescue (US&R), so this course mirrors the DHS/FEMA National US&R Response System curriculum. Upon completion of the course, participants will be issued a TEEX Certificate of Completion.  This course is one of the requirements of the US&R Rescue Specialist Certificate program.This course differs from the 50-hour Collapse Rescue Operations course by providing increased time to perform more in-depth skill sets as required by the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (DHS/FEMA) curriculum. Show less

The Instructor-Led Training (ILT) Heavy Equipment and Rigging Specialist (HERS) course is designed to provide Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Task Force personnel with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the HERS function.  Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to successfully perform the position of HERS on a US&R team. ILT HERS course is 32 hour of face-to-face training. Prior to attending this face-to-face training course, students must successfully complete the Computer-Based Training (CBT) component of the HERS course (Course Code: 9P2730) that is approximately six hours. The CBT component of this course is hosted for free by TEEX. Show less

The  TEEX Structural Collapse Lifting and Moving Workshop provide you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform lifting and moving operations to move debris, access collapsed structures and free trapped victims at structural collapse scenes due to natural disasters or man-made incidents. This course is two days and 20 hours of face-to-face (instructor-Led) training and includes:Hand tools and leversBasic riggingWorking with heavy equipment on sceneAirbagsLoad stabilization using cribbingThis course is designed for students who are looking to add Structural Collapse Lifting and Moving to their skillset and it can also serve as a lifting and moving refresher for students that have previously taken a structural collapse class.  We make every effort to ensure consistent terminology and training within the discipline of Urban, Search and Rescue (US&R), so this course teaches tools, techniques, and stabilization systems consistent with the DHS/FEMA National  US&R Response System Curriculum.Upon completion of the course, participants will be issued a TEEX Certificate of Completion. Show less

This course is designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to conduct advanced exterior shoring operations at large-scale structural collapse incidents. You will expand your shoring knowledge learned in the 80-hour Structural Collapse Technician course by constructing large and complex exterior shoring systems in Disaster City®. The skills learned in this course are applicable at structural collapses involving multi-story, heavily-reinforced structures such as office buildings and large apartment complexes. Activities include multiple simulated operational periods in which you will employ skills learned during the course. This course is one of the requirements for the Urban Search and Rescue Specialist Certificate program. Show less

This course is designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to conduct advanced breaching and breaking operations on rope at large-scale structural collapse incidents. You will expand your knowledge learned in the 80-hour Structural Collapse Technician course by conducting breaching and breaking operations while working two and three stories above the ground. This course includes multiple hands-on activities using the large simulated collapse structures in Disaster City®. The skills learned in this course are applicable at structural collapses involving multistory, heavily-reinforced structures such as office buildings and large apartment complexes. Activities include multiple simulated operational periods in which you will employ skills learned during the course. This course is one of the requirements for the Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Rescue Specialist Certificate program. Show less

The Swiftwater Awareness Online course provides participants with the knowledge to keep themselves and others safe when they encounter a water incident, including moving water.  The course is appropriate for any emergency responder (Fire Service, Law Enforcement, EMS, Public Works, and National Guard) that could find themselves within 10 feet of the water’s edge during a swiftwater or flood incident.  Swiftwater is defined by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) as water moving at a rate that exceeds one knot or approximately 1.15 miles per hour (mph). By comparison, the average walking pace is 3.3 mph. This course reviews proper safety at a swiftwater incident and how responders can safely stay away from the hazards that such incidents pose to citizens and emergency responders.  Participants will learn the importance of scene safety and management, and general hazards.  This online course teaches all the knowledge and skills required to perform at the Awareness level according to NFPA 1670. Awareness level courses are designed for responders who require the skills necessary to recognize and support a swiftwater incident but this course does not provide any training to conduct or manage a swiftwater rescue incident.  This online awareness course provides an overview of specific rescue situations and precautions that responders should utilize on scene of a swiftwater incident. Show less

This 16-hour online component is intended to provide Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Task Force personnel with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform technical search functions for a US&R team during a disaster or a planned event. You will learn the essential requirements necessary to perform all physical, visual, and technical search functions. Upon completion of the computer based training (CBT) component, you will be able to take part in the Instructor-Led Training (ILT) component of the Technical Search Specialist course. This course is the prerequisite course that must be completed before students can attend the Technical Search Specialist – (ILT) course, which is 24 hours of face-to-face course taught over three days. The Technical Search Specialist – (ILT) course code is 9P1231. Register now for the Technical Search Specialist – Instructor-Led Training. Show less

Advanced Technical Rescue Solutions is a course designed to provide a “beyond Pro Board” rescue experience using realistic timed scenarios to challenge our participants. The “Golden Hour” is the benchmark in first response and being “On the Clock” not only adds to the realism but places a premium on teamwork to complete rescues in challenging environments. The reality on the ground is, we never have enough people and wish we had more equipment. This course will teach you to do more with less, without sacrificing safety or effectiveness. Come prepared to put your prerequisites to work, very little time will be spent in the classroom.The course delivery methodology consists of lecture with PowerPoint presentations, demonstrations, participant discussions, scenarios, hands-on construction and operation of rope rescue systems in industrial confined spaces as well as performance-based application exercises. Show less

This eight hour online component is intended to provide Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Task Force personnel with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to operate in a known or suspected contaminated environment. In this Computer based training (CBT) component, participants learn the essential requirements for safe operations in contaminated environments as described in Annex B, Concept of Operations (ConOps): US&R Operations in a Contaminated Environment, which is located in the National US&R Response System Operations Manual. Upon completion of the CBT component, participants will attend the Instructor-Led Training (ILT) component for hands-on, skills-related training necessary for operating in contaminated environments. This course is the prerequisite course that must be completed before students can attend the Enhanced Operations in the Contaminated Environment – Instructor Led Training (ILT) course, which is four hours of face-to-face course taught over half a day. The Enhanced Operations in the Contaminated Environment – Instructor Led Training (ILT) course code is 9G5420. Show less

This 16-hour online Computer-Based Training (CBT) course is intended to provide Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Task Force personnel with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to select, train, and work with current and future disaster search canines. This course is appropriate for canine handlers that will work with either Live-Find (LF) or Human Remains Detection (HRD) canine during search and rescue operations as part of US&R Task Force. Upon completion of this CBT course, students will be able to take part in the Instructor-Led Training component of the Canine Search Specialist course. This course is the prerequisite course that must be completed before students can attend the Canine Search Specialist – Instructor Led Training course, which is 24 hours of face-to-face course taught over three days. The Canine Search Specialist – Instructor Led Training course code is 9P1331. Register now in the Canine Search Specialist – Instructor-Led Training Show less

This eight-hour online Computer-Based Training (CBT) course is intended to provide Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Task Force Personnel with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform Structural Collapse Specialist (SCS) functions for a US&R team during a disaster or a planned event.  Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to successfully describe the duties and responsibilities of an SCS on a US&R team, and be able to take part in the Instructor-Led Training component of the Structural Collapse Specialist course.  Show less

This 13-hour online course component is intended to provide Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Task Force personnel with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform medical functions for a US&R team during a disaster or planned event. Participants will learn to navigate the operational aspects and organizational issues that affect their ability to practice medicine. Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to successfully perform the position of Medical Team Specialist on a US&R team. Upon completion of the Computer Based Training (CBT) component, you will be able to take part in the Instructor-Led Training (ILT) component of the Medical Team Specialist course. This course is the prerequisite course that must be completed before students can attend the Medical Team Specialist – ILT course, which is 42 hours of face-to-face course taught over four and a half days. The Medical Team Specialist – ILT course code is 9P3131. Register now for the Medical Team Specialist – Instructor-Led Training. Show less

This 8-hour online Computer Based Training (CBT) course component is intended to provide Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Task Force personnel with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform hazardous materials specialist functions for a US&R team during a disaster or planned event. The participants of the CBT will learn how to prepare, deploy, demobilize, and return to readiness.  Upon completion of the CBT, you will be able to take part in the Instructor-Led Training (ILT) component of the Hazardous Material Specialist course. Upon completion of the CBT and ILT Hazmat Specialist Courses the participants will be able to successfully perform the duties of a Hazardous Material Specialist for a US&R Team. Show less

This eight-hour online Computer-Based Training course is intended to provide Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Task Force personnel with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform Task Force Leader (TFL) functions for a US&R team during a disaster or a planned event. Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to successfully describe the duties and responsibilities of a TFL on an US&R team, and be able to take part in the Instructor-Led Training component of the Task Force Leader course. This course is the prerequisite that must be completed before students can attend the Task Force Leader – Instructor-Led Training course, which is 24-hours of face-to-face course taught over three days. The Task Force Leader – Instructor-Led Training course code is 9P7131. Show less

This eight-hour online course provides members of the Incident Support Team (IST) with an understanding of their roles and responsibilities as members of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Incident Support Team. Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to successfully describe the duties and responsibilities of an IST member. Search and Rescue teams or State Emergency Management Agencies interested to receive customized training regarding the establishment and management of a State US&R Incident Support Teams or ESF-9 Overhead Team should contact TEEX US&R Program for more information. A customized course can be delivered at your location using members of the FEMA National Incident Support Teams. Show less

This online course covers the additional equipment and standard tactics and safety procedures for operating a HPV in a flood response. Many communities operate high profile vehicles (HPV) such as surplus military vehicles and others to enhance their flood response capability. Personnel that will serve as the disaster response crew for these vehicles need additional training in order to operate them safely and effectively as part of a large scale coordinated flood response. Show less

The Heavy Vehicle Rescue course is designed to train responders to perform activities relating to large, commercial-style vehicles. The course includes classroom lecture and hands on training for large heavy vehicle incidents. The course mainly focuses on incident command, heavy vehicle classification and construction, lifting and stabilization of large vehicles, coordination with heavy equipment operations. Scenarios such as overrides, underrides, vehicles off of their wheels, heavy entrapments, busses, heavy vehicles, multiple vehicles, and extrication operations will be covered in this course.This class also includes resource planning, patient care considerations, tool skills and operational considerations when dealing with incidents involving large commercial vehicles.This heavy vehicle rescue course meets or exceeds the requirements for NFPA 1006 Standards for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualification, Vehicle Rescuer – Level 2. Show less

Is it natural or weaponized? Exposure or contamination, what’s the difference? Why did everyone in the room become sick? Where does Emergency Medical Services (EMS) fit into the Incident Command System (ICS) tree? Learn the answers to these questions and more by taking the web-based Basic Emergency Medical Services Concepts for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) course. AWR111-W can be completed by someone initially seeking information about this topic or by a health care provider wanting to enhance their knowledge concerning CBRNE events. Show less

Effective scenario training enables participants to gain valuable hands-on experience and improve their skills for public safety and security. Safety and realism are the two most important elements in reality-based training. This course is designed to teach participants how to safely design and implement scenario based training within their agency. Participants will learn how to effectively develop and evaluate a scenario training plan that is safe and effective. Upon completing this course, participants obtain several training scenarios that they will be able to take back to their agencies to immediately utilize. This course meets Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) requirements LET705 TEEX RBTI Course #78032. Show less

This course prepares students to effectively, appropriately, and safely plan for and respond to a disaster incident involving children, addressing the specific needs of pediatric patients in the event of a community based-incident. Pediatric specific planning considerations include mass sheltering, pediatric-triage, reunification planning and pediatric decontamination considerations. This is not a hands-on technical course, but instead a management resource course for stakeholders like pediatric physicians, emergency managers, emergency planners, and members of public emergency departments like EMS, Fire, Police, Public Health, and Hospitals in field of disaster response and preparedness work. Show less

When disaster strikes it can be a challenge to effectively mobilize, organize, and deploy resources needed to perform search and rescue operations. The purpose of this course is to prepare participants to support a large search and rescue incident in a variety of roles ranging from searchers in the field, planning and support staff, and incident command. While built around the model of a large search and rescue event following a disaster, the course content applies to a vast number of critical situations including missing persons searches, natural disasters, terrorist incidents, and other scenarios.This course exposes participants to a search management system focused on resource management and search documentation designed to conduct search operations efficiently and effectively. The instructor cadre will lead participants through facilitated discussions, table-top exercises, and hands-on activities in practical search skills and search management based on real world scenarios. The three-day long event concludes with a table-top exercise which requires participants to utilize the skills gained during the course to work through an incident from start to finish in a single operational period.The instructor cadre are experienced search and rescue team members from the Federal Urban Search and Rescue System (FEMA US&R), State, municipal, and Volunteer teams. They bring a wealth of experience gained responding to some of nation’s largest and most challenging operations. Show less