Local Disaster Training
Serving Appomattox, Amherst, Bedford, Campbell, and Lynchburg
Local Disaster Training
Top| Date | Time | Deadline |
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| July 3, 2010 | 9 am to 12 pm | 2010-06-25 |
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| WMD/T: An Overview | ||
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| Date | Time | Deadline |
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| August 7, 2010 | 9 am to 5 pm | 2010-07-30 |
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| Client Casework: Providing Emergency Assistance | ||
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| Date | Time | Deadline |
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| September 4, 2010 | 9 am to 12 pm | 2010-08-27 |
| Course Title: | ||
| Fulfilling Our Mission: Translating Your Compassion Into Community Action | ||
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| Date | Time | Deadline |
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| September 4, 2010 | 1 pm to 5 pm | 2010-08-27 |
| Course Title: | ||
| Mass Care: An Overview | ||
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| Date | Time | Deadline |
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| October 2, 2010 | 9 am to 12 pm | 2010-09-24 |
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| Bulk Distribution Operations | ||
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| Date | Time | Deadline |
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| November 6, 2010 | 9 am to 1 pm | 2010-10-29 |
| Course Title: | ||
| Fundamentals of Disaster Assessment | ||
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| Date | Time | Deadline |
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| December 4, 2010 | 9 am to 5 pm | 2010-11-26 |
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| Shelter Operations & Shelter Simulation | ||
Important Information
TopIntroduction to Disaster Services is a prerequisite course and can be taken online at https://learningctr.redcross.org. Once there click the "self register" link on the left side of their page to begin your enrollment.
Other on-line disaster courses are also available at this site and Certificates of Completion can be printed upon completion of these courses. Make sure that the Chapter gets a copy of your completed on-line courses.
Should you not have access to the internet at home, go to the local library or schedule to come into the office to take this brief overview course.
Community Services Overview is also prerequisite course for DSHR and DAT members. It may be taken as home-study course. Check with our offices to reserve the materials.
Requirements
TopAll Chapter Volunteers and Employees must maintain a valid certification in Basic First Aid and CPR. The chapter offers these courses as Community First Aid and Safety.
These courses are offered monthly at the chapter and must be pre-registered to attend by contacting the office.
This course is offered free of any charge to active Disaster Volunteers and you must tell the person you speak with that you are a volunteer at the time of contact. As these are Community classes, they fill-up quickly. You should plan to contact the chapter well in advance of certifications expiring to register for next class available.
Advanced Courses
TopDisaster volunteers are encouraged to discuss additional courses with their Supervisor which may not be available at the chapter. These may include more advanced courses that may lead to promotions and leadership positions.
Additional disaster training is available through the Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA.
The Red Cross now requires DAT & DSHR members to take IS-100, Introduction to Incident Command System I-100, IS700, National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction I-700 & IS-800, National Response Plan (NRP), An Introduction I-800.
