2012 Schedule of CERT Classes, Continuing Ed, and Activities

January 20-22

2012

SAR

The Eureka Fire Protection District (EFPD) Search & Rescue Team will be hosting the National Association of Search for Rescue (NASAR) SAR TECH III training. SAR TECH III training will be offered Friday January 20, 2012 through Sunday January 22, 2012 at the EFPD House #3 in Hoene Springs, MO (near Eureka).

Class times are:
January 20, Friday evening - 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
January 21, Saturday - 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
January 22, Sunday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Registration is open to anyone interested in learning about the general responsibilities, skills, abilities, and the equipment needed by persons who would be participating in a search or rescue mission. The course is based around rural and wilderness environments but the material is recommended as a base of knowledge for all SAR environments.

Who should attend:

•Persons who are interested in becoming involved or have just become involved with search and rescue operations.
•SAR personnel who would like to maintain or refresh their knowledge of search and rescue.
•Emergency response personnel who belong to organizations who provide resources and assistance during search and rescue missions.
•Managers of emergency response organizations who want to understand the state-of-the-art skills and knowledge needed by the SAR workers.
•Community members and groups (scouts, hunters, hikers, etc.) that have an interest in safety and preventative SAR operations

To learn more about NASAR or the SAR TECH III course, you may visit the NASAR website at www.nasar.org

Cost for this class is $125 and includes all instruction, the student manual, and the certification examination.

For more info or to register, e-mail: tbonno@efpd.org

Tim Bonno
Eureka Fire Protection District
SAR Training Lead
Website: www.efpd.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Eureka-Fire-Protection-District-Search-Rescue-Team/123483124336861

February 6, 2012

CERT CLASS BEGINS

Eureka

Begins February 6, 2012. Runs 8 weeks on Monday nights, 7- 10 p.m.
To register, click here.

February 15, 2012

CERT meeting / Training  TBA

March 3, 2012
1 - 5 p.m.

Moulage class. Pre-registration required. Registration fee $5. Contact Mama Yuk. Class limited to first 20 registering. Taught by Mama Yuk. Sponsored by Maryland Heights CERT. Location TBA in that area.

March 13, 2012

CERT CLASS BEGINS

GLENDALE

Basic CERT class:

March 13, 15, 20, 22 - 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. AND
March 24 - Practical exercise - 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Contact Captain Chuck Helle by email or 314.965.7097.

September 10

CERT CLASS BEGINS

Eureka

Begins September 10, 2012. Runs 8 weeks on Monday nights, 7- 10 p.m.
To register, click here.