Managing Emergencies

Investigating accident scenes, interviewing victims & witnesses; determining root causes; preparing data, reports, making recommendations

Situational awareness, structural and site prep/protection, apparatus positioning, direct/indirect attack and retreat when confronting wildland/urban interface fires.

Basic tools and information needed to develop or assess a post-blast response plan for first responders, emergency management, military and other officials.

Rope rescue standards; use, care, inspection and maintenance of rope/rescue equipment; KISS technique – minimum equipment/personnel.

Strategies and tactics for establishing water rescue command, rescue vs. recovery, equipment and hazards.

Communications and assessment strategies for rescuing injured or incapacitated first responders.

Knowing when an animal may need CPR and how to perform it properly.

Bite and sting first aid and avoidance steps: dog, human, tick, marine life, snakes, insects, spiders and scorpions.

Scene approach and control, passive and active safety systems, safety system mitigation, philosophy and considerations during vehicle extrication.

Investigating accident scenes, interviewing victims & witnesses; determining root causes; preparing data, reports, making recommendations