Montgomery County
Department of Public Safety
Division of Fire Training Programs
Take a look at two of the many upcoming programs that are being held at the
Montgomery County Fire Academy
Confined Space Awareness: Tuesday, April 5 at 6:45pm.
Course #:1325, Cost: In County $10.00 Out of County $15.00
• This course is recommended for all emergency service responders and is specifically designed for the first
responder to confined space incidents. Students attending this program will be introduced to OSHA
29CFR1910.146 (Permit Required Confined Spaces) as well as other consensus based standards. Sixty percent of
all confined space fatalities are rescuers. Using the lecture format, the instructor provides the student with skills
needed to size-up the situation and institute basic procedures until trained personnel with the proper
equipment arrive. Students will learn how to make the scene safe for the rescuers and victims, identify basic
confined space entry and rescue equipment, and relate what the rescue teams will need upon arrival.
Basic Vehicle Rescue Technician:
(BVR-T) April 9 & 17 and the written exam concluding on April 19
in the evening.
Course #:1345, Cost: In County $115.00 Out of County $145.00
• This is the last and final offering of the Basic Vehicle Rescue Technician (BVR-T) training program. In the past,
the Montgomery County Fire Academy has required personnel taking the Basic Vehicle Rescue series to be
completed within eighteen (18) months. This eighteen month requirement is being waived however students
still need to possess a PA State Basic Vehicle Rescue Awareness and Operations certificate.
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This course builds upon the skills learned in the BVR Awareness and BVR Operations courses. Students
demonstrate their knowledge of power tools and practice disentanglement techniques. This course is designed
to provide the student with the knowledge and skills required to pass the written PA Department of Health Basic
Vehicle Rescue Technician certification test.
Prerequisite: PA DOH Basic Vehicle Rescue Awareness & Basic Vehicle Rescue Operations and 18 years old on
first day of class.
The Pa State Fire Academy has rolled out a new vehicle rescue training program which Montgomery County will be
delivering in May, 2016. The old program (Basic Vehicle Rescue Awareness, Operations and Technician) will cease
effective July 1, 2016. The last and final offering of the BVR-T is scheduled for April 9 & 17 with the written exam
concluding on April 19 in the evening.
Interested personnel can fax in a course registration for any of the above programs. Please go to the fire
academy website at http://www.montcopa.org/136/Fire-Academy for further information or completed a
registration form below. Please direct any questions to Christopher Feder, Rescue Training Coordinator at
[email protected] or 610-278-3500 Ext. 6610
Montgomery County Fire Academy
In honor of Autism Awareness month, the Montgomery
County Fire Academy will be hosting the course
Autism Awareness for the
First Responders.
Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are a group of developmental disabilities that
can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges. People with
ASDs handle information in their brain differently than other people. Someone on
the spectrum is 7 times more likely to need emergency services and it is important
that firefighters understand the best way to interact with a child or adult diagnosed
with a spectrum disorder.
Montgomery County Fire Academy
April 5, 2016
6:45pm
Cost $10.00 (In County)
Cost- $15.00 (Out of County)
The FY 2015 FP&S application period will open on Monday, April 04, 2016 at 8:00 AM EST and will close on
Friday, May 06, 2016 at 5:00 PM EST.
Begin preparing your application now by reviewing the Notice of Funding Opportunity and the technical assistance
tools that are available. It is important to read the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) thoroughly as it contains
the key programmatic updates and application requirements for all eligible applicants.
FY 2015 FP&S Application Assistance Tools
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FY 2015 FP&S Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
FY 2015 FP&S Application Checklist
o This checklist will help you prepare to answer general administrative questions in your FP&S
grant application
FY 2015 FP&S Self-Evaluation Guide
o FP&S Applicants – Assess your readiness to apply. This tool will help you prepare information
needed to answer the evaluation criteria within the application.
FY 2015 FP&S Cost Share Calculator
o In order to assist you with calculating your organization’s Cost Share, a calculator and
explanation of the formula is provided in this tool.
FY 2015 FP&S Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
FP&S Grants Help Desk: If you have questions about the NOFO or technical assistance tools listed, call or email the FP&S Grants help Desk. The toll-free number is 1-866-274-0960; the e-mail address for questions is
[email protected].
AFG Home Page: www.fema.gov/firegrants
AFG Regional Representatives: http://www.fema.gov/fire-grant-contact-information
AFG Help Desk: E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone Toll-Free: 1-866-274-0960
Benefits Trappe & Limerick Fire Companies
Tom VanHorn was a finalist on Last Comic Standing (NY),
appeared on Gotham Comedy Live!, E! Entertainment
Television, and Fox News “Red Eye”. He has also performed
at the Boston Comedy Festival, NY Underground Comedy
Festival and the Nantucket Comedy Festival.
Joanne Syrigonakis was raised
in NJ as the daughter of a Greek
immigrant. For 9 years, she has
been perfecting her comedy to
reflect her sarcastic views on
life.
Chris Dolan was the winner of
the Debella WMGK comedy
competition.
Thanks
to:
Saturday, April 2, 2016
Limerick Fire Station, 390 West Ridge Pike, Limerick
Doors open 6:30 / Buffet Dinner 7:00 / Show 8:15
Tickets: $25 per person (Checks payable to Trappe Fire Company)
Admission includes dinner, dessert, soda mixers and show
BYOB
21 and over
For Tickets:
Basket Raffle/50-50
Kristin at [email protected] or 610-842-0521
Steve at [email protected] or 610-721-6285
Pennsylvania Emergency Behavioral Health Program
DATE: April 6, 2016
TIME: 8:15 AM – 4:30 PM (Registration at 8:00 AM)
Jointly Sponsored by:
PA Department of Health
Bureau of Public Health Preparedness
PA Department of Human Services
Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR THIS PROGRAM.
Funding: This project was supported by the Cooperative Agreement Number U90 TP 00545-03
funding by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and/or Assistant Secretary for
Preparedness and Response. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do
not necessarily represent the official views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
and/or Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response.
Please see last page.
LOCATION: Montgomery County Fire Academy
1175 Conshohocken Road, Conshohocken, PA 19428
Registration Instructions Included.
Psychological First Aid
GENERAL INFORMATION
Program Description
Psychological First Aid (PFA) is an evidence-informed modular approach to help children,
adolescents, adults, and families in the immediate aftermath of disaster, terrorism, and other crisis
events. It is designed to reduce the initial distress caused by traumatic events and to foster shortand long-term adaptive functioning and coping. Principles and techniques of PFA meet four basic
standards: They are:
1. Consistent with research evidence on risk and resilience following trauma;
2. Applicable and practical in field settings;
3. Appropriate for developmental levels across the lifespan;
4. Culturally informed and delivered in a flexible manner.
PFA does not assume that all survivors will develop severe mental health problems or long-term
difficulties in recovery. It is based on the understanding that disaster survivors and others affected
by such events will experience a broad range of early reactions (physical, psychological, behavioral,
and spiritual). Some of these reactions will cause enough distress to interfere with adaptive coping,
and recovery may be helped by support from compassionate and caring disaster responders.
Participants attending this training should be able to:
 Establish a human connection in a non-intrusive, compassionate manner.
 Enhance immediate and ongoing safety, and provide physical and emotional comfort.
 Calm and orient emotionally overwhelmed or distraught survivors.
 Help survivors to identify their immediate needs and concerns.
 Gather additional information as appropriate.
 Offer practical assistance and information to help survivors address immediate
needs/concerns.
Program materials are based on the Psychological First Aid Field Operations Guide developed by
National Child Traumatic Stress Network and National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Access at www.nctsn.org/content/psychological-first-aid
Targeted Audience
The program is being offered to expand the skills of behavioral health and emergency/disaster responders
across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This includes Disaster Crisis Outreach and Referral Team
(DCORT) County Coordinators, DCORT members, and other emergency/disaster response personnel.
FACULTY
PHILIP DEMARA, MSED, DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Philadelphia Dept Behavioral Health & Intellectual Disabilities (BH&ID) Services
LORRI VANDERMARK, Contractor, DPW OMHSAS, Emergency Behavioral Health Program
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
ACCESSIBILITY AND SPECIAL NEEDS: Participation by all individuals is encouraged. Advance
notice of any special needs will help us provide better service. Please call 717-772-7788 to
request any special accommodation needs (including dietary).
Please follow INSTRUCTIONS FOR ON-LINE REGISTRATION on page 4 (last page of brochure).
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. NO REGISTRATIONS ACCEPTED BY PHONE.
PLEASE REGISTER BY APRIL 1, 2016
PROGRAM AGENDA
TIME
8:00 am
Topics
Registration
8:15-8:30 am
Welcoming/Introductions
8:30-12:00 N
12:00 N-1:00 pm
1:00-4:30 pm
4:30 pm
Presentation (with break)
Lunch (On your own)
Presentation (with break)
Adjourn
ATTENDANCE AND COMPLETION CERTIFICATES WILL BE AWARDED IN AMOUNT OF 7.0 HOURS.
Requests have been submitted for the following credits:
NASW-PA Chapter is a co-sponsor of this workshop. 7.0 CEs will be awarded for completion of this course. NASW has
been designated as a pre-approved provider of professional continuing education for social workers (Section 47.36), Marriage
and Family Therapist (Section 48.36) and Professional Counselors (Section 49.36) by the PA State Board of Social Workers,
Marriage & Family Therapists and Professional Counselors.
Nursing Contact Hours Act 58: The Pennsylvania Department of Health is an approved provider of continuing education for
registered nurses in Pennsylvania under Act 58 of 2006 and 49 PA Code, Chapter 21 § 21.134 (Continuing Education Sources)
of the rules and regulations of the State Board of Nursing. 7.0 credits will be awarded for attending this program.
Emergency Medical Services (EMS): Continuing education credits of 7.0 hours (4 hours of Medical/Trauma and 3 hours of
Other) for this course for First Responders (FR), Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT), Emergency Medical Technicians –
Paramedics (EMT-P) and Pre-Hospital Registered Nurses (PHRN).
Educators Act 48: Pursuant to Act 48 of 1999, Section 1205.2 (Program of Continuing Professional Education) (d), the
Pennsylvania Department of Health, Division of School Health is an Approved Provider of the Pennsylvania Department of
Education. 7.0 credits will be awarded for attending this program.
Coroners: Two (2) hours of continuing education by the Pennsylvania Coroners’ Education Board under the provisions of Act
22 of 1988 will be awarded for this course. The CEB Course NO. is TBD.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS/PARKING
DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
STREET ADDRESS:
Phone:
Montgomery County Fire Academy
1175 Conshohocken Road, Conshohocken, PA 19428
610-278-3500
From 76 East
Take the Conshohocken exit and go down the ramp to the light
Make a right turn, go across the Matsonford Bridge to the first traffic light at West Elm Street and turn left.
As you pass Lukens Steel the road becomes Conshohocken Road, after 1.8 miles from the traffic light, you will come to flashing
lights at the crest of the hill. Turn right and follow the chain link fence to the entrance of the parking lot
From 76 West
Take the Conshohocken exit and go down the ramp and cross the Matsonford Bridge straight ahead
At the first traffic light (West Elm Street), turn left
As you pass Lukens Steel the road becomes Conshohocken Road, after 1.8 miles from the traffic light, you will come to flashing
lights at the crest of the hill. Turn right and follow the chain link fence to the entrance of the parking lot
From 476 North
Get off at the Conshohocken exit, and come down the ramp to the light and turn right
Go across the Matsonford Bridge to the first traffic light at West Elm Street and turn left
As you pass Lukens Steel the road becomes Conshohocken Road, after 1.8 miles from the traffic light, you will come to flashing
lights at the crest of the hill. Turn right and follow the chain link fence to the entrance of the parking light
From 476 South
Take first exit after toll at Norristown, the exit will put you on Ridge Pike, headed for Norristown.
At the fourth light, turn left onto Conshohocken Road, watch for the flashing light at the crest of the hill, 8.10 mile, and watch for the
opposing traffic as you turn left from Conshohocken Road into the Fire Academy driveway.
From the PA Turnpike
Take exit to 476 South (at Norristown), and take first exit from 476 South, the exit will put you on Ridge Pike, headed for Norristown
At the fourth light, turn left onto Conshohocken Road, watch for the flashing light at the crest of the hill, 8.10 mile, and watch for the
opposing traffic as you turn left from Conshohocken Road into the Fire Academy driveway
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ON-LINE REGISTRATION
LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (LMS)
PSYCHOLOGICAL FIRST AID
DATE: APRIL 6, 2016
TIME: 8:15AM-4:30PM (REGISTRATION 8:00AM)
LOCATION: Montgomery County Fire Academy, 1175 Conshohocken Road, Conshohocken, PA 19428
PLEASE NOTE: PRE-REGISTRATION FOR THIS PROGRAM IS REQUIRED. REGISTRATIONS ARE LIMITED TO
THE FIRST 35 APPLICANTS. NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED BY PHONE.
NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER APRIL 1, 2016.
PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY TO REGISTER. IF YOU HAVE DIFFICULTY
REGISTERING USING ON-LINE REGISTRATION, PLEASE CALL 717-772-7788.
A. Learning Management System Registration: How to register with the LMS if you do not have an account:
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Open the web page: https://www.centrelearn.com/login_pa.asp. You can also enter www.paprepared.net and it will redirect you.
Click CREATE AN ACCOUNT on the right side of the screen
If you are a Pennsylvania EMS Provider click yes and follow prompts on screen. This guide however is for everyone else.
If you are NOT a Pennsylvania EMS Provider, choose the ‘No’ option. The screen should expand downwards with many different
professions. Please choose whatever is appropriate.
If you do not see any that would describe you, please choose ‘Public Health’
Click Next->
Fill in your general information. Before proceeding, please read through it once looking for any spelling mistakes or other errors.
Click on the grey REGISTER button at the bottom of the screen.
Once you click on the ‘REGISTER’ button you will see a message that says:
“Thank you! Your request to register for the PA Prepared Learning Management System (LMS) has been submitted. Your username
and initial password will be emailed within 1 to 3 business days. If you have any questions, please contact the Bureau of Public
Health Preparedness (717) 346-0640 or [email protected]”
10. Once you receive your username and initial password via email, please follow the link provided or load
https://www.centrelearn.com/login_pa.asp to log in. You will need to change your password under the ‘Profile’ tab. Directions
how to do so should be included in your confirmation email. Please be careful that your personal password is easy for you to
remember, but hard for other people to guess.
B. Course Registration: How to register for a course once you have an LMS account:
1. Login to www.paprepared.net (you will be redirected, so don’t worry if it starts loading a different page)
2. Go to the ‘HOME’ tab and in the navigation panel on the left, click on the ‘Course Catalogue.’
3. It should take you to a page that says ‘Search Course Catalogue’. Please enter ‘Psychological First Aid’ into the search field. Hit
the ‘SEARCH’ button.
4. It should pull up a course called ‘Psychological First Aid (PFA101)’
5. This is the course you want to enroll in. Please verify that this course is the correct one for you. Because there will be multiple
offerings for this course all around Pennsylvania, double check the location and the assigned county before moving on to step #6.
6. Once you have verified the course name, click on the grey ‘ENROLL’ button to the left of the course name.
7. This will take you to a more detailed course page. Scroll to down and click on the grey ‘REGISTER’ button on the bottom left
hand side of the page.
8. You will receive a confirmation email.
9. Whenever you load your LMS homepage, your courses will be listed under ‘MY CURRENT COURSES’ which is visible on the
welcome page or accessible by clicking on the ‘MY COURSES’ link on the navigation pane on the left.
10. If you select the course from either ‘MY CURRENT COURSES’ or ‘MY COURSES’ you will be able to see any tests,
evaluations, or surveys that you will need to complete to receive a certificate for this course. For your test scores, etc., please click
the ‘Gradebook’ link on the left side navigation panel.
IMPORTANT: If you are unable to attend after you register, please cancel your registration by following these steps:
 Login to www.paprepared.net and select ‘My Courses’ from left side navigation pane.
 Select the course on the right from which you want to withdraw.
 In left navigation pane, select the course directly below ‘Courses’. Select the ‘Request Withdraw’ tab.
 Click on grey ‘Remove’ button and Click OK in the prompt box that pops up. You are now withdrawn from the course.
Penn/Jer/Del Chapter
2016 Free Educational Training Program- Learn from the
Professionals!
The Penn/Jer/Del Chapter of the NFSA is pleased to announce their training schedule for 2016.
Attendees will receive 6.5 CEU’s awarded through the Montgomery County Fire Academy. These free
programs will include a continental breakfast, lunch and hand-outs. Space is limited and we expect these
classes to fill up quickly. Breakfast is at 8:00 am and class starts at 8:30 am. For more information or to
sign up, please call (866)-226-6006 or E-mail David Kurasz: [email protected]
April 20th, 2016
Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances
and
June 15th, 2016
Standpipe Systems and NFPA 14
Sign up for one or both!
Location of Events:
Montgomery County Fire Academy
1175 Conshohocken Road
Conshohocken, PA 19428
Pennsylvania Emergency Behavioral Health Program
DATE: April 28, 2016
TIME: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Registration at 7:45 AM)
LOCATION: Montgomery County Fire Academy
1175 Conshohocken Road, Conshohocken, PA 19428
Jointly Sponsored by:
PA Department of Health;
Bureau of Public Health Preparedness
PA Department of Human Services
Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR THIS PROGRAM.
Funding: This project was supported by the Cooperative Agreement Number
CDC-RFA TP12-1201, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and/or
Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response. Its contents are solely the responsibility
of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention and/or Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response or the
Department of Health and Human Services.
Registration Instructions Included. Please see pages 5 & 6.
DISASTER CRISIS OUTREACH AND REFERRAL
TEAMS (DCORT) TRAINING
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Program Description
The Disaster Crisis Outreach and Referral Team (DCORT) one (1) day training is based on SAMHSA and
FEMA best practice. Topics covered include an emphasis on crisis counseling in Disaster Recovery
Centers (DRCs), crisis counseling program concepts, the psychosocial needs of isolated/quarantined
individuals and the impact of pandemic influenza, review of the concepts of National Incident
Management System (NIMS). In addition, the psychological impact of the following events is discussed:
mass casualties/mass fatalities, economic crisis, and pandemic. This course covers potential drug and
alcohol abuse issues after a disaster, children’s needs following a disaster, personal and community
resiliency, and also the National Bio defense Science Board recommendations to the Department of
Health and Human Services.
Successful completion of this course will enable the attendee to volunteer on the local county DCORT by
contacting the County MH Agency DCORT Coordinator. However, it is required that if you are interested
in becoming a DCORT member, you must contact your local county DCORT Coordinator in advance of
taking this course to learn of county specific parameters. Also, please plan to register as a volunteer on
SERVPA website at www.serv.pa.gov/. SERVPA is a secure, confidential volunteer state registry site.
PREREQUISITES: Participants MUST have taken and passed the National Incident Management
System (NIMS) IS100 and IS700 courses online at http://training.fema.gov/IS/NIMS.asp before
attending this course. Certificates of completion for these courses are issued immediately by FEMA
upon successfully completing the courses. Please give a copy of your certificates to your DCORT
County Coordinator and bring a copy to the DCORT training.
IS-100.b Introduction to Incident Command System, ICS-100
IS-700.a National Incident Management System (NIMS) An Introduction
WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE: This course is for individuals who are new to DCORT teams or
who have NOT completed both the Basic and Advanced DCORT training. Also, available for those
wanting to refresh and update response skills.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of the program, participants should be able to:
1. Relay what a Disaster Crisis Out-Reach Team (DCORT) is.
2. Define the role of a DCORT team.
3. Describe your role as a member of a county DCORT team.
4. Respond and provide assistance when your DCORT team is engaged/deployed.
5. Develop skills to promote self-care and personal preparedness.
Targeted Audience (Please read carefully)
Training is by invitation only for individuals who are part of Disaster Crisis Outreach and
Referral Teams, but is also offered to those who are interested in collaborating with the county MH
based teams. Attendance at this training is required for those who are part of/members of a
Disaster Crisis Outreach and Referral Team.
*County Disaster Crisis Out-Reach and Referral Team Coordinators (mental health/behavioral
health) are encouraged to invite Single County Authority Drug and Alcohol Program staff to be a
part of your DCORT and to attend this training. *County disaster response coordinators are also
asked to extend an invitation to your county emergency management agency staff, and regional
task force/counter terrorism task force (RTF/CTTF) medical chairperson, local hospital emergency
room staff, local EMTs, clergy, and others to encourage networking and better understanding of
Disaster/Emergency Mental Health/Behavioral Health response. This will also give county mental
health staff an opportunity to build capacity should attendees be interested in becoming part of
your disaster mental health/behavioral health response team. Coordinators are asked to identify
those team members who are to be issued photo identifications for when an ID system becomes
available. DCORT volunteers must adhere to the county protocols/clearances required for
volunteers and must never self-deploy or deploy alone.
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FACULTY (WILL BE DETERMINED BASED ON SITE)
DCORT Coordinator/Trainers
Regional Task Force Representatives
Lorri Vandermark, DPW, OMHSAS
Contractor for the EBH Program
Phil DeMara, Philadelphia County (SEPATF)
Montgomery County DCORT Program
Representative
Greg Barchuck; Coordinator
Representatives (Other)
TBD, DCORT Coordinator
County
PROGRAM AGENDA
TIME
Topics
7:45 am
8:00-8:15 am
8:15-12:00 N
12:00 N-1:00 pm
1:00-4:30 pm
4:30 pm
Registration
Welcoming/Introductions
Presentation (with break)
Lunch (On your own)
Presentation (with break)
Adjourn
CREDITS AVAILABLE
No Continuing Education Credits are approved for this training program.
ATTENDANCE AND COMPLETION CERTIFICATES WILL BE AWARDED IN THE AMOUNT OF 7.0 HOURS FOR ATTENDING
THIS PROGRAM.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
ACCESSIBILITY AND SPECIAL NEEDS: Participation by all individuals is encouraged. Advance
notice of any special needs (dietary/wheelchair accessibility/hearing accommodation, etc.)
will help us provide better service. Please notify us at least two (2) weeks in advance of the
program by calling 717-772-7788 to request any special accommodation needs (NOT FOR
REGISTRATION).
Please follow Instructions for On-Line Registration on page 4 of brochure. Pre-registration is
required. No registrations accepted by phone. PLEASE REGISTER BY April 22 2016
DRIVING DIRECTIONS/PARKING
DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
STREET ADDRESS:
Phone:
Montgomery County Fire Academy
1175 Conshohocken Road, Conshohocken, PA 19428
610-278-3500
Driving Directions:
From 76 East
Take the Conshohocken exit and go down the ramp to the light
Make a right turn, go across the Matsonford Bridge to the first traffic light at West Elm Street and turn left.
As you pass Lukens Steel the road becomes Conshohocken Road, after 1.8 miles from the traffic light,
you will come to flashing lights at the crest of the hill. Turn right and follow the chain link fence to the
entrance of the parking lot
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From 76 West
Take the Conshohocken exit and go down the ramp and cross the Matsonford Bridge straight ahead
At the first traffic light (West Elm Street), turn left
As you pass Lukens Steel the road becomes Conshohocken Road, after 1.8 miles from the traffic light, you
will come to flashing lights at the crest of the hill. Turn right and follow the chain link fence to the entrance
of the parking lot
From 476 North
Get off at the Conshohocken exit, and come down the ramp to the light and turn right
Go across the Matsonford Bridge to the first traffic light at West Elm Street and turn left
As you pass Lukens Steel the road becomes Conshohocken Road, after 1.8 miles from the traffic light,
you will come to flashing lights at the crest of the hill. Turn right and follow the chain link fence to the
entrance of the parking light
From 476 South
Take first exit after toll at Norristown, the exit will put you on Ridge Pike, headed for Norristown.
At the fourth light, turn left onto Conshohocken Road, watch for the flashing light at the crest of the hill,
8.10 mile, and watch for the opposing traffic as you turn left from Conshohocken Road into the Fire
Academy driveway.
From the PA Turnpike
Take exit to 476 South (at Norristown), and take first exit from 476 South, the exit will put you on Ridge
Pike, headed for Norristown
At the fourth light, turn left onto Conshohocken Road, watch for the flashing light at the crest of the hill,
8.10 mile, and watch for the opposing traffic as you turn left from Conshohocken Road into the Fire
Academy driveway
For additional directions, visit www.mapquest.com or www.Google.com and enter beginning and ending address.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR ON-LINE REGISTRATION
LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (LMS)
DISASTER CRISIS OUTREACH AND REFERRAL TEAMS (DCORT) Training
DATE: APRIL 28 2016
TIME: 8:00AM-4:30PM (REGISTRATION 7:45AM)
LOCATION: Montgomery County Fire Academy
1175 Conshohocken Road, Conshohocken, PA 19428
PLEASE NOTE: PRE-REGISTRATION FOR THIS PROGRAM IS REQUIRED. REGISTRATIONS ARE
LIMITED TO THE FIRST 25 APPLICANTS. NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED BY PHONE.
NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER APRIL 22, 2016.
PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY TO REGISTER. IF YOU HAVE DIFFICULTY REGISTERING
USING THE ON-LINE REGISTRATION, PLEASE CALL 717-772-7788 FOR ASSISTANCE OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
A. Learning Management System Registration: How to register with the LMS, if you do not have an account:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Open the web page: https://www.centrelearn.com/login_pa.asp. You can also enter www.paprepared.net to redirect you.
Click CREATE AN ACCOUNT on the right side of the screen
If you are a Pennsylvania EMS Provider click yes and follow prompts on screen. This guide however is for everyone else.
If you are NOT a Pennsylvania EMS Provider, choose the ‘No’ option. The screen should expand downwards with many different
professions. Please choose whichever is appropriate.
If you do not see any that would describe you, please choose ‘Public Health’
Click Next->
Fill in your general information. Before proceeding, please read through it once looking for any spelling mistakes or other errors.
Click on the grey ‘REGISTER’ button at the bottom of the screen.
Once you click on the ‘REGISTER’ button you will see a message that says:
“Thank you! Your request to register for the PA Prepared Learning Management System (LMS) has been submitted. Your username
and initial password will be emailed within 1 to 3 business days. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Public
Health Preparedness (717) 346-0640 or [email protected]”
10. Once you receive your username and initial password via email, please follow the link provided or load
https://www.centrelearn.com/login_pa.asp to log in. You will need to change your password under the ‘Profile’ tab. Directions
how to do so should be included in your confirmation email. Please be careful that your personal password is easy for you to
remember, but hard for other people to guess.
B. Course Registration: How to register for a course once you have an LMS account:
1. Login to www.paprepared.net (you will be redirected, so don’t worry if it starts loading a different page)
2. Go to the ‘HOME’ tab and in the navigation panel on the left, click on the ‘Course Catalogue.’
3. It should take you to a page that says ‘Search Course Catalogue’. Please enter ‘DCORT’ into the search field. Hit the ‘SEARCH’
button.
4. It should pull up a course called ‘Disaster Crisis Outreach and Referral Team DCORT’ (DCORT101)
5. This is the course you want to enroll in. Please verify that this course is the correct one for you. Because there will be multiple
offerings for this course all around Pennsylvania, double check the location and the assigned county before moving on to step #6.
6. Once you have verified the course name, click on the grey ‘ENROLL’ button to the left of the course name.
7. This will take you to a more detailed course page. Scroll to down and click on the grey ‘REGISTER’ button on the bottom left
hand side of the page.
8. You will receive a confirmation email.
9. Whenever you load your LMS homepage, your courses will be listed under ‘MY CURRENT COURSES’ which is visible on the
welcome page or accessible by clicking on the ‘MY COURSES’ link on the navigation pane on the left.
10. If you select the course from either ‘MY CURRENT COURSES’ or ‘MY COURSES’ you will be able to see any tests**,
evaluations, or surveys that you will need to complete to receive a certificate for this course. For your test scores, etc., please click
the ‘Gradebook’ link on the left side navigation panel.
**Please bring Data Collection Form and copy of your NIMS ICS-100 and ICS-700 completion certificates to the training.
IMPORTANT: If you are unable to attend after you register, please cancel your registration by following these steps:

Login to www.paprepared.net and select ‘My Courses’ from left side navigation pane.

Select the course on the right from which you want to withdraw.

In left navigation pane, select the course directly below ‘Courses’. Select the ‘Request Withdraw’ tab.

Click on grey ‘Remove’ button and Click OK in the prompt box that pops up. You are now withdrawn from the course.
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DATA COLLECTION FORM
DISASTER CRISIS OUTREACH AND REFERRAL TEAMS (DCORT) TRAINING
PLEASE COMPLETE THIS FORM AND BRING WITH YOU TO THE TRAINING,
ALONG WITH A PHOTOCOPY OF YOUR NIMS ICS-100 AND ICS-700 COMPLETION CERTIFICATES:
IS-100.b Introduction to Incident Command System, ICS-100
IS-700.a National Incident Management System (NIMS) An Introduction
DATE: APRIL 28, 2016
TIME: 8:00 AM – 4:30PM (REGISTRATION 7:45 AM)
LOCATION: Montgomery County Fire Academy
1175 Conshohocken Road, Conshohocken, PA 19428
***PLEASE READ AND CAREFULLY COMPLETE AS WE NEED ACCURATE INFORMATION FOR THE DATABASE
CIRCLE OR CHECK THE COUNTY/STATE ROLES YOU REPRESENT (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY):
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CLERGY
DRUG & ALCOHOL
FIRE
POLICE
STATE HOSPITAL STAFF
□ COUNTY DCORT
□ EMERGENCY MGT AGENCY
□ HOSPITAL (MH/BH)
□ HOSPITAL (NON-MH/BH)
□ SINGLE COUNTY
AUTHORITY
□ REGNL TASK FORCE/ERG
□ EMERGENCY MEDICAL SVS
□ NURSE (RN OR LPN)
□ STATE OFFICE
□ OTHER _________________
__________________________
ARE YOU WILLING TO VOLUNTEER TO BE DEPLOYED?
□ YES
□ NO
ARE YOU REGISTERED ON DOH SERVE PA WEBSITE?
□ YES
□ NO
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER (LAST 5 DIGITS ONLY): ____ -- ____ ____ ____ ____
NAME:
Last
First
COMPANY/ AGENCY AFFILIATION:
ADDRESS:
CITY:
PHONE NUMBER:
STATE:
ZIP:
FAX NUMBER:
E-M AIL ADDRESS:
COUNTY (LIVE IN)
COUNTY (WORK IN)
NAME OF COUNTY MH/BH AGENCY DCORT COORDINATOR ___________________________________________
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About e Instructor
Instructors
ChaplainGaryW.Holden
Founder,PresidentandCEOof
ThePoliceChaplainProgram
FounderandSeniorChaplainof
TheVinelandNJPoliceDepartment
EmergencyChaplainafter911
TheWorldTradeCenter
DepartmentofHomelandSecurity
CertificateofTrainingLaw
EnforcementAdjunctInstructor
AssistantRegionalDirector
InternationalConferenceofPolice
Chaplains
ChaplainPerryMessick
ChaplainfortheCollingdalePA
PoliceDepartment
ChaplainfortheDelaware
CountyPAFraternalOrder
ofPolice
FoundingmemberofLaw
EnforcementChaplainsof
DelawareCounty
EmergencyChaplainafter911
TheWorldTradeCenter
OfficerJasonScalzi
OperationIraqiFreedom
AirNationalGuard2006-2007
Kirkuk, Iraq
ChaplainLiaisonandCommunity
Policingofficer,Vineland,NJPD
TrainedinCrisisIntervention
The Police
The Police Chaplain
Basic Training Program
Chaplain
When:
Basic Training
May2-3,2016
Where:
Program
RadnorPoliceDept.
301IvenAve.
Wayne,PA19087
Times:
8:30AM–4:30PM
Thistrainingprogramisintendedto
prepareLawEnforcement&First
ResponderChaplainsfortheir
specializedwork.
Theprogramwillenhancea
chaplain'sefficiencyinmeeting,
anddealingwithpeopleincrisis.
ThePoliceChaplainProgramcreates
apartnershipwithvariousfaithbasedleadersofacommunityto
respondandassistpolice,otherlaw
enforcementagenciesandfirst
respondersprovidinganoverall
betterqualitytothecitizensofcities
andcommunities.
ThePoliceChaplainProgram
providespromotion,training,
consultationandencouragementto
chaplains,thelawenforcementand
firstrespondercommunity.
RadnorPoliceDept.
301IvenAve.
Wayne,PA19087
May2-3,2016
ForFurtherInformation:
Phone:609-774-0283
[email protected]
ThePolice
Chaplain
Program
www.the-police-chaplainprogram.org
Basic-courseoutlineincludesthe
following:
IntroductiontoLawEnforcement
Chaplaincy
FrontLineChaplains
OfficerInjury,Death&Ceremonies
ManagingStress&CriticalIncidents
LawEnforcementFamily
ConfidentialityandLegalLiability
StartingaChaplainProgram
SubstanceAbuse
Ethics
SensitivityandDiversity
Suicide
DeathNotification
ThistrainingcourseisestablishedbyThePolice
ChaplainProgramandisvitalpartoftheir
AcademyTraining.
TheMissionofThePoliceChaplainProgramisto
establishchaplainprogramsinpolicedepartments,
sheriffoffices,otherlawenforcementandFirst
ResponderAgencies.Thisisaccomplishedthrough
promotion,certifiedtraining,consultationand
encouragement.
AllFirstResponderChaplainsshouldplantoattend
thistimelyandrelevanttraining.
NOTE:Classroomparticipationandrole-playing
willgivethoseattendingtheseminarthe
opportunitytopracticetheirskills.
REGISTRATION:
The Police Chaplain
Basic Training Program
May2-3,2016
NAME:_________________________________
Address:______________________________
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
Title:_______________________________
Phone:_______________________________
E-Mail:________________________________
ChaplainGaryHoldenFounderandCEOof
ThePoliceChaplainProgram
willgiveinstructiononhowtoimplementthe
programinyourcommunityordepartment.
BASICTRAININGFEE:
Registrationdeadline:
April27,2016
$195.00PerPerson
Mailto:ThePolice
ChaplainProgram
2337BellaRosaCt.Vineland,NJ
08361
HotelInformation
TheRadnorHotelhasblockedoutroomsfor
PLEASEMAKECHECKSPAYABLE
ThePoliceChaplainProgramat$79pernight.
TO:ThePoliceChaplainProgram
ThisincludestheirBusinessExpressBreakfast.
ThecutoffdatetobookisMonday,April11.
A$25servicefeewillapplyforany
ContactRoomsRevenueManagerat
cancellations.
610-341-3173
Montgomery County Fire Academy
Presents
New for 2016
Daytime Technical Rescue School
The Montgomery County Fire Academy is pleased to introduce for 2016 a daytime
Technical Rescue School. This Technical Rescue School encompasses Basic Ropes &
Rigging, High Angle Rescue, Confined Space, and Structural Collapse Rescue Operations.
In addition, students will get the opportunity to test for
General Requirements for Technical Rescue.
This daytime technical rescue school will be delivered in July over 12 days.
Course Descriptions:
1. Basic Rigging for Rope Rescue: The technical rescue school will begin with 24 hours of
basic ropes and rigging. Students will be introduced to characteristics of rope, rope
hardware, various knots, bends and hitches, the simple mechanical advantage systems,
patient packaging, and stokes basket & SKED Stretcher handling operations. Students
will learn basic hauling and lowering systems and their practical uses in low angle rescue
systems.
2. Confined Space Rescue: This module will consist of 16 hours of confined space rescue
training which will deals primarily with rescues involving confined spaces. Students will
apply sophisticated rescue techniques in confined spaces as well as utilize SCBA and
enter a confined space.
3. Rope / High Angle Rescue I: Following Confined Space, students will move into 16 hours
of Rope / High Angle Rescue training. Participants in this course will be introduced to
the basic principles of rope/vertical rescue, the basic equipment used to implement
rope/vertical rescues and rappelling. Much of the program is hands-on and time is
allotted for practice in order to build proficiency.
4. Structural Collapse Operations Level I & II: After the high angle module the students
will move into the 24 hour Structural Collapse Rescue Operations portion. This course
gives rescue personnel the knowledge and skills necessary to operate effectively at
incidents involving the collapse of light frame and heavy wall structures. Students are
given extensive hands on instruction in structure assessment, emergency shoring and
stabilization, breaching building materials.
• This program will culminate with an Integrated Capstone Exercise (ICE) that will require students
to use the skills they’ve learned. The ICE will challenge the students with mass casualties, wide
area search, surface victim extrication as well as structural collapse building assessments.
Students will also have to shore up a building for structural support, enter a simulated
compromised structure, locate, medically assess and package a victim(s) for confined space and
high angle extrication. There will be live role players to add to the realism of the disaster.
• Following the Integrated Capstone Exercise students will get the opportunity to take the written
exam and the practical skills for General Requirements for Technical Rescue.
• Course manuals, handouts and student work books will be issued in this program.
• Following the completion of the Rescue School students will receive the following PA State Fire
Academy Certificates:
1. Basic Rigging for Rope Rescue (ROBR)
2. Confined Space Rescue Awareness
3. Confined Space Rescue (CSR)
4. Rope / High Angle Rescue I (RORE)
5. Structural Collapse Rescue Operations Level I (SCOF)
6. Structural Collapse Rescue Operations Level II (SCOA)
7. *General Requirements for Technical Rescue
*Denotes only after successful testing (written and skills)
•
•
•
•
Course Dates: July 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23 (Practical Skills)
Course Times: 8:00am to 4:00pm
Course Cost: In Montgomery County ($550.00) Out of Montgomery County ($625.00)
Prerequisites: Must be 18 yrs. of age on the first day of class, Current Haz-Mat Operations
or Refresher, First Aid, CPR and AED
• Auxiliary Equipment: Fire / technical rescue helmet, eye protection, work / rope gloves, long
pants, and work / technical rescue boots. Students may wear personal or department issued
technical rescue PPE or jump suits. Students will also be encouraged to bring their department
issued or personal NFPA Class III rescue harness.
• Additional Info: Due to the requirements of utilizing Supplied Air Respirators (SAR), Self-
Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), etc., the Pennsylvania State Fire Academy Facial Hair
Policy is in effect. To register for this program simply fill out and fax a Montgomery County
Fire Academy course registration form.
Please direct any question regarding the technical rescue school to
Christopher Feder, Rescue Training Coordinator
at [email protected] or 610-278-3500 Ext. 6610
PA Joint Rescue Program
Fact Sheet
Facts about the New PA Joint Rescue Program
The program now consists of two courses, Awareness level (NVRA) at 24 hours
and Operations level (NVRO) at 20 hours. This new rescue curriculum is based
on the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1670 and 1006 standards and
has a published textbook and a student practical skills book to document activity within each level.
The student textbook is the Jones & Bartlett: “Vehicle Extrication: Levels I & II
Principles and Practice”. Students are required to have the book for class to read
and study the information presented and do self assessments throughout the
course. The course is designed so students receive the maximum hands-on
training throughout the course. Course Minimum Standards on Accreditation
(MSAs) can be accessed on the OFSC website at www.ofsc.pa.gov under the State
Fire Academy Document Link.
EMS Continuing Education Credits
Both courses are approved for PA Department of Health EMS Continuing
Education Credits.
NVRA—EMS course # 007878 1hr .Med/Trauma and 23hrs. Other
NVRO—EMS course # 007879 17hrs. Med/Trauma and 3hrs. Other
Implementation of Program:
Program implementation begins January 1, 2016 which will allow currently enrolled students to complete and take the state rescue technician certification if
they wish. There is no bridge course (program) between the current and the new
program. Effective July 1, 2016, the older courses will no longer be scheduled.
State Certification—Vehicle Rescue Technician
State Vehicle Rescue Technician Certification can be taken at the conclusion of
the NVRO course. Successful students will receive their State Vehicle Rescue
Technician Certification certificate.
For Questions Please Contact:
Tracie Young-Brungard
717-247-3734
[email protected]
November 2015
John Englert
717-787-8740
[email protected]
Old Program
New Program
3 Courses = 48 hours
2 Courses = 44 hours
No Publisher supported textbook/instructional
materials
Publisher supported Textbook and Instructional
Materials
24 hours or less of practical lab total for all 3
courses
12 hrs. Practical Lab in Awareness Course
12 hrs. Practical Lab n Operations Course
No classroom activities
Classroom activities incorporated with lecture to
reinforce educational concepts.
No Student Skills Book
Student Skills Book
November 2015