For those that requested some additional details. Reminder these are at no cost. Cards are 3-4 years old now and need some updating and revisions. Constant "works in progress".
http://www.wiiaai.org/august-vernon-pdfs
Remember that they should only be used as a guide and you should still use local guidelines and procedures, click the PDF icon to download. These are designed to be user friendly, two-sided, print off, laminated and placed in go-bags, response vehicles and command vehicles.
Designed to help any first responder (EMS, Fire, Law Enforcement, Hazmat, Special Teams, and Emergency Management, etc.) With minimum training in the first 10-15 minutes of an incident.
http://www.wiiaai.org/august-vernon-pdfs
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(IED, HME, Vehicle Bombs, Suicide Bombers)
4-Hour Awareness Level Planning & Response Course for Law Enforcement, Fire, EMS, Emergency Management and Military
Course will cover the following topics:
- IED Recognition
- Homemade Explosives (HME) Indicators
- VBIED Threats (Current and Emerging)
- Suicide Bomber Indicators (Myths vs. Facts)
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Date, Time and Location: Wednesday, April 6th, 2011 (0830-1230) STUDENTS SHOULD PLAN ON BEING SEATED NLT 0830. Beatty Public Safety Training Center, 1200 North Patterson Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Registration: STUDENTS MUST PRE-REGISTER. No cost to attend. To reserve a seat MUST register at augustv@cityofwsfire.org no later than Friday, April 1st, 2011 with name, agency and e-mail.
STUDENTS MUST BE A CURRENT MEMBER OF A PUBLIC SAFETY AGENCY OR MILITARY TO ATTEND AND MUST HAVE PROPER I.D.
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New Free Fire/EMS Response to Civil Unrest Program Available The Firefighters Support Foundation’s (FSF) newest free training program, Fire/EMS Response to Civil Unrest, is now available. Civil unrest events are becoming more prevalent and FD and EMS units are playing a greater role in responding to them. This program consists of a 40-minute video program and an accompanying 46-slide PowerPoint program. Firefighters and EMTs can view the video material with the PowerPoint file acting as their hard copy notes, or they can use either resource independently. Simply go to www.ffsupport.org to download your free copy. The program covers:
The PowerPoint and video portions of the program can be used by any agency or member either as-is, or as a basis from which to construct training modules or presentations of their own. Simply go to www.ffsupport.org to download your free copy. |
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Intelligence Guide for First Responders
http://www.nctc.gov/docs/ITACG_Guide_for_First_Responders_2011.pdf
Coordinated through the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the National Counterterrorism Center, this guide assists first responders in accessing and understanding federal intelligence reporting and also encourages information sharing. The information contained within the guide was derived, compiled, and adapted from existing unclassified Intelligence Community and open-source references.
This version updates the first edition published in October 2009. It includes two new sections:
(1) "Reporting Suspicious Activity," covering participation in the Nationwide Suspicious Activity Reporting Initiative; and (2) "Joint Partnerships," highlighting a few of the joint federal and state, local, and tribal activities around the country. Printed copies should be available later this spring through state and major urban area fusion centers and also Joint Terrorism Task Forces.
http://www.nctc.gov/docs/ITACG_Guide_for_First_Responders_2011.pdf
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• Improvised Explosive Devices
• Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED)
• Continued IED Threat / Attack
• Suspicious Letter / Package Indicators
• Suspicious Powders / Substances Indicators and Response
• Clandestine Drug Labs
• Indoor Marijuana Grow Operations
• Civil Unrest Planning and Response
• Mass Shooting / Active Shooter
• Fire/EMS Scene Safety at Scenes of Violence
• Suicide Bomber
• Bomb Threats
• Explosives Post-Blast Response
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IS-907 - Active Shooter: What You Can Do
Course Description
Course Objectives
- Describe actions to take when confronted with an active shooter and responding law enforcement officials.
- Recognize potential workplace violence indicators.
- Describe actions to take to prevent and prepare for potential active shooter incidents.
- Describe how to manage the consequences of an active shooter incident.
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