Training Event Details
Course Name:
PER 213 Wide Area Search
Course Description:
Participants will be instructed in practical search methods and skills to perform systematic searches over a large affected area. The course content applies to a vast number of critical situations, including natural disasters or terrorist incidents. Topics include search management and planning, mapping, search strategies and skills, team management and communication.
When disaster strikes it can be a challenge to effectively mobilize, organize, and deploy needed resources. The discipline applies to a vast number of critical situations including natural disasters or terrorist incidents. Participants are instructed in practical search methods and skills so they can perform systematic searches over a large affected area. The training includes challenging exercises that mirror real life scenarios.
Course Prerequisites:
IS-100 Introduction to the Incident Command System or equivalent
IS-200 Incident Command System for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
Course Target Audience:
Fire Department Responders
Law Enforcement Officials
Medical Professionals
Emergency Management Agencies
Military Organizations
Hazardous Materials Responders
Immigration and Naturalization
Environmental Agencies
Border Patrol
Canine Handlers
Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms Agents
Volunteer Responders with CERT, Red Cross, Disaster Relief, Animal Rescue
Other organizations with search responsibilities
Additional Information:
1) Participants are instructed in practical search methods and skills so they can perform systematic searches over a large affected area.
2) The three-day long event concludes with an in-depth exercise that requires participants to utilize the skills gained during the course.
2a) Wear comfortable clothing and shoes for 3rd day-exercise day.
3) Use main entrance of the school
Event Dates:
8/3/2021 through 8/5/2021
Event Time:
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM each day
Event Location/Address:
Winterset High School
624 Husky Drive
County and District:
MADISON - District: 4
Is Sponsored by HSEMD?
Yes
Is HSEMD Hosting Registration?
No
Registration Information:
https://teex.org/class/PER213/
Phone Number:
(515) 468-7194