International Association of Fire Chiefs
National Hazardous Materials Fusion Center
http://www.iafc.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=870
International Association of Fire Chiefs
National Hazardous Materials Fusion Center
Chemical Assisted Suicides Responder Information
http://www.hazmatfc.com/Pages/Home.aspx
Training – Online – Response to Railroad Incidents
A course designed by CSX to help local emergency responders manage incidents involving rail property and equipment. CSX is dedicated to managing safe railways, and by working together with professionals like you, we can better protect and serve the communities in which we live and work.
http://www.csxsafe.com/
Training – Online – Proper respirator fit and use guidance
OSHA has produced two new videos that feature training and guidance on respirator safety. The "Respirator Safety" video shows healthcare workers how to correctly put on and take off respirators, such as N95s.
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/respiratoryprotection/index.html#trainingvideos
NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM TRAINING YES!
All emergency responders, regardless of their volunteer or career personnel status, are required to complete the NIMS Implementation and Training Requirements as outlined in the FY2006 Implementation and Training Guidance released in Fall 2005. At a minimum, all personnel with a direct role in emergency preparedness, incident management or response must complete this training. IS-700 NIMS: An Introduction is a Web-based awareness level course that explains NIMS components, concepts and principles.
FAQ: http://www.fema.gov/emergency/nims/nims_faq.shtm
Online NIMS training and certification for the MINIMUM requirement for First Responders:
NIMS – IS-100 - Introduction to Incident Command System
http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/is100a.asp
NIMS – IS-700 - An Introduction
http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/is/is700.asp
NIMS – IS-200 - For Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/IS200a.asp
DES Internet Learning System
http://www.westchestergov.com/emergserv/ems/elearn.htm
The following classes are available on the above listed web site:
- Pandemic Planning for First Responders
- Respiratory Protection Program for First Responders
- Fire Extinguisher Training
- Blood Borne Pathogens Awareness
- Introduction to Pre-Hospital Documentation
- Mark-1 Nerve Agent Antidote Kits
- Child Abuse and Neglect for NYS EMT’s
- Pediatric Patient Assessment
- Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives
Emergency Personnel Information is provided to assist First Responders in learning about vehicles and/or systems that may affect how they perform in an emergency situation.
On the first page of this section, a link to each supported vehicle or system is provided. Each link provides either a First Responder Guide and/or a Quick Reference Sheet. English versions are available for each link, and French-Canadian is now available for several vehicle guides. These guides are intended to help apply existing knowledge of performing extrications safely when responding to a GM vehicle involved in an emergency situation, and are for informational purposes only.
https://www.gmstc.com/FirstResponder.aspx
