2021 TEEX: Wide Area Search Class -- October 26-28,2021

3535 S. Kipling Street,Lakewood CO 80235

26 October, 2021

Description

WIDE AREA SEARCH (PER213)    WIDE AREA SEARCH (PER213) Texas Engineering Extension ServiceLength:This course is three days in length with eight hours of instruction each day.Classes 8 am – 4 pm each dayCourse Summary:When disaster strikes, it can be a challenge to effectively mobilize, organize, and deploy resources needed to perform wide-area searches. This course is an excellent training opportunity for any jurisdiction or agency that may face such an emergency. The course content applies to a vast number of critical situations, including natural disasters or terrorist incidents. You will be instructed in practical search methods and skills so you can perform systematic searches over a large affected area. The training will include challenging exercises that mirror real-life scenarios. The three-day-long event will conclude with an in-depth exercise that requires participants to utilize the skills gained during the course by working through an incident from start to finish in a single operational period. The trainers delivering the course are knowledgeable—they are experienced emergency responders who have actively utilized wide-area search techniques during some of the nation’s largest and most challenging operations, such as Hurricanes Katrina, Ike, Gustav, and Rita; the Space Shuttle Columbia recovery operation; and many other incidents that required the same comprehensive strategies. Course Topics:Preparedness and ResponseSearch Management and PlanningMappingSearch Strategies and SkillsCommunicationTeam ManagementHands-on ExercisePreparednessAudienceThe participant audience includes any agency that may respond to a major emergency, disaster or event, including: Fire Department RespondersLaw Enforcement OfficialsMedical ProfessionalsEmergency Management AgenciesMilitary OrganizationsHazardous Materials RespondersImmigration and NaturalizationEnvironmental AgenciesBorder PatrolCanine HandlersAlcohol Tobacco and Firearms AgentsVolunteer Responders with CERT, Red Cross, Disaster Relief, Animal Rescue, etc.Other organizations with search responsibilitiesRecommendedIt is highly recommended participants complete: IS-100.a, Introduction to the Incident Command System or equivalentIS-200.b, FEMA Incident Command System for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents, ICS-200 or equivalentEducation Credits2.4 CEUsTexas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)ACEOther InformationThis class is entirely classroom-based and does not require any personnel protective equipment The class is funded by the Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency (DHS/FEMA) and is provided on-site for eligible jurisdictions throughout the United States. There are two Registration platforms, that must be completed to attend this class. First complete the eventbrite registration.   You will then go to the TEEX's site  to register.                                                                                      FAQs  How can I contact the organizer with any questions? Please contact Captain Mike Parker @ [email protected] or 303-274-0814 X12  Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? No.  Is my registration fee or ticket transferable? Yes, however, you will need to contact Captain Mike Parker of the individual that will be attending.  Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends? Yes, however, you will need to contact Captain Mike Parker with the attendee's information. How do I go about registering with TEEX? Registration Instructions can be found here. You can print out the instructions from the link provided at this website. West Metro Fire Rescue Training & Event Center is available for rent to public agencies, an private sector entities.  Our multi-use building & property is suitable for training's, events, and meetings. We offer attractive and functional space that's easy to reserve and the tools your team needs to accomplish your goals.   West Metro Fire Rescue also offers a variety of courses, seminars and workshops.   We have standard courses that we offer each year, along with a variety of new courses/classes throughout the year.  In addition, we offer Fire Academy opportunities; the center works with Red Rocks Community College (RRCC) and assists in the intensive 12 college credit "Firefighter I" program. We also hold our own WMFR academy for our new recruits, as well as, academies for other area fire departments.  Our facility is located in Lakewood, Colorado 15 miles southwest of downtown Denver.  The center is just south of U.S. 285 on South Kipling Parkway. The Center is easily accessible for area public safety agencies, private and public industry entities, via the “285 Corridor.”