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) Please do not park in the parking lot on the east side of the police department.
All parking is on the street in this area.
2) Must have FEMA Student ID # by first day of class (https://cdp.dhs.gov/FEMASID )
3) All travel expenses are on your own.
Event Dates:
11/6/2018 through 11/8/2018
Event Time:
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM each day
Event Location/Address:
Mason City Police Department
78 S. Georgia Avenue
County and District:
CERRO GORDO - District: 2
Is Sponsored by HSEMD?
Yes
Is HSEMD Hosting Registration?
Yes
Seats Remaining:
16 out of 40 seats remaining
