Has anyone taken CERT training?
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I wish it could as well. I have asthma so I might be more sensitive than others, I don't know. I don't take on certain tasks at the park (such as painting) because of it.
Next training class is tomorrow night, I'll be learning more about structural assessment. I'll pass on the compliments to the OEM team
Next training class is tomorrow night, I'll be learning more about structural assessment. I'll pass on the compliments to the OEM team
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Took my first advanced class tonight...structural damage assessment. Wasn't what I thought it would be. There was a basic rundown in the different forms of aid and an overview of which damage meant what. Nothing technical, unfortunately. I'm more interested in learning skills I can apply to SAR, triage and treatment.
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Takai
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Unless your CERT is self-activating you probably won't need much more than basic structural assessment. Never go anywhere without your buddy and if one of you doesn't feel safe you don't go in. You can get a lot of decent residential assessment just by using windows. If you are looking for SAR skills I would contact your local SAR unit (usually through the Sheriff's department).
Triage and Treatment is what I help teach and really have a "love" for. I opted out of medical school to get married (a decision I have never regretted) but, I still like to "help" out in that area when I can. I missed our last Mass Casualty drill. However the next one is supposed to be at night so hopefully I can train on that occasion.
Triage and Treatment is what I help teach and really have a "love" for. I opted out of medical school to get married (a decision I have never regretted) but, I still like to "help" out in that area when I can. I missed our last Mass Casualty drill. However the next one is supposed to be at night so hopefully I can train on that occasion.
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I'm officially on the team now! My OEM director sent out an e-mail to all of us saying that we had all passed the background check that my city requires.
Next step is orientation in March where I'll receive a T-shirt, reflective vest, and ID. Once orientation is complete, I believe I'll be ready to be activated.
Next step is orientation in March where I'll receive a T-shirt, reflective vest, and ID. Once orientation is complete, I believe I'll be ready to be activated.
Takai
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Welcome aboard. I got to help teach the Triage and HazMat portions this last weekend. Exams will be in two more weekends. I will try to get so pictures from the simulation. My kids are going to help by being "victims" this time around so it should be real interesting. A 9 and 7 year old are going to add an intensity and unpredictability to this session.
Takai
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Ran our Disaster Sim today. I will try to get some pictures from one of the other Members. (Victims are not in an easy position to take pictures). The kids did great!The screaming and panic came out really well. And as soon as they were left alone (after Triage) they just got up and walked away! Took a while to be noticed too. But the the trainee's did really well. A lot of stuff to do all at once for the first time...and it comes at them really fast once the ball gets rolling.
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On Friday I had my orientation for my local CERT team. Wasn't much to it, just filling out forms and signed out a t-shirt, ID and reflective vest. Paperwork says they are all city property that must be returned if we choose to leave CERT.
I'm fine with that, I just wish they had vests in more than once size. I wear a medium shirt, the vest is an XXL. I doubt I'll be taking it out of the package.
Also took a CPR with AED class. That was really interesting, we covered CPR and choking for infants, children and adults. The AED devices are certainly easy to use, but there were a few things that were good to know in advance.
I'm fine with that, I just wish they had vests in more than once size. I wear a medium shirt, the vest is an XXL. I doubt I'll be taking it out of the package.
Also took a CPR with AED class. That was really interesting, we covered CPR and choking for infants, children and adults. The AED devices are certainly easy to use, but there were a few things that were good to know in advance.
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Its not required for us either, but since it was offered, I took advantage. It fits in nicely with what I want to do at the park, our medics have AEDs.
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A CERT motto is:
Do the most good for the most number of people.
If you are doing CPR on someone, they are essentially dead, and therefore you are tying up your own resources as well as others (assisting you with CPR) on a dead person.
CPR does not fit well in to an MCI response,;but my city OEM stresses that with CERT you will learn skills to protect yourself and your family in an emergency. I don't see my training as restricted to what I would do if activated.
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Takai
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April's class will be Health and Welfare checks. Already signed up
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We have a Firefighter Rehab coming up in April.
I have signed up for and will be taking the next CERT class given in this area.
Although I am not a member of the church ,I have been a member of the Salvation Army Emergency Response Team for a while now. In fact got back from Boston around 2 am from handing out food and drinks last night
Although I am not a member of the church ,I have been a member of the Salvation Army Emergency Response Team for a while now. In fact got back from Boston around 2 am from handing out food and drinks last night
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That's awesome!! We do emergency comms for Boston PD/FD/EMS/MGH and others. Was a long night, to be sure.
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Carol
I apologize for not putting this in your thread, but I did not think about it until today when I was working on one of their Cyber Security Courses
Do you know about the FEMA courses that are free
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I apologize for not putting this in your thread, but I did not think about it until today when I was working on one of their Cyber Security Courses
Do you know about the FEMA courses that are free
EMI Courses and Schedules
Course Catalog
Download EMI Course Catalog
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No worries, that's a great subject to bring up.
I've had to take FEMA NIMS courses for my real job, but that's actually a resource that I had forgotten about. Good one to share!
