SERC: Training Opportunities

Protect Yourself! HazMat PPE Train the Trainer
September 29, 2009 HazMat PPE

The goal of this program is to provide Instructors Training in the proper level, use and procedures of Specialized Personal Protective Clothing for a Hazardous Material or Weapons of Mass Destruction environment. Instruction will include hands-on training with level B/C suits.

The Instructors can then provide local First Responders who may be required to use this specialized personal protective equipment with the knowledge and skills to properly Don (to put on) and Doff (to take off) the personal protective equipment safely and effectively so that they may accomplish their assigned task.

This course will be offered twice on Tuesday, September 29, 2009, refer to the flyer, that has more details and contact information. The course will be held at the Connecticut Police Academy, 285 Preston Avenue, Meriden, CT 06450.

The daytime class will be 1300 -1600 hours
The evening class will be 1800 - 2100 hours

Hazardous Materials courses provided by the Commission on Fire Prevention and Control are delivered with assistance from the State Emergency Response Commission and the United States Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration.

The contact at Connecticut Fire Academy for this Course Eric Munsell, Program Manager Phone: 860-627-6363 ext. 260, Toll-free in CT 877-528-3473 ext. 260,or email at eric.munsell.

Emergency Response Guidebook 2008 Training Video

The U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is pleased to announce the release of a "how to use" the Emergency Response Guidebook 2008 (ERG) training video. The International Association of Fire Chiefs, under a cooperative agreement with PHMSA, developed this training video to enhance the use of the ERG and to fill training gaps. The video explains the contents of the ERG and how to use it as a resource in the event of a hazardous materials transportation incident. It is designed to be a stand-alone training tool for those who have no familiarity with the ERG and as a refresher for those who have had prior training. The video is available for direct viewing and download from PHMSA's website at http://phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/library/erg and download from IAFC's website at www.iafctv.org.

2009 Connecticut Fire Officer's Weekend

Applications are available for the 2009 Connecticut Fire Officer's Weekend at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland March 27, 28, 29. For more information, please visit the CFPC website: http://www.ct.gov/cfpc/cwp/view.asp?a=832&Q=431064.

Ready Classroom Online Educational Program

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Ad Council have joined with Discovery Education to announce Ready Classroom, an online education program. Ready Classroom provides elementary and middle school teachers with resources to integrate natural disaster preparedness information into their curriculum. The program is an extension of Ready Kids, a nationwide effort designed to encourage children and families to take action and prepare for emergencies.

The online resource, www.discoveryeducation.com/readyclassroom, provides teachers with activities, lesson plans and multimedia tools that teach students how natural disasters develop and inspires them to build their own emergency preparedness plans with their families. The site features grade-specific lesson plans (K-8), videos, games, puzzles and bulletin board recommendations.

TRI Compliance Assistance Workshops

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, New England's EPCRA Team and the Connecticut State Emergency Response Commission are holding a series of TRI compliance assistance workshops in May and June. For the complete schedule, please visit the EPA New England's web calendar at www.epa.gov/region01/cal/index.html. Facility owners and operators are invited to participate in one of these workshops.