Training and education in the methods of farm/rural rescue are essential for proper response and safety of the rescuer and patient. Georgia Emergency Medical Services Association’s goal it to teach a systematic approach to farm rescue procedures that address the safety of both patients and responders.
Region J is committed to strengthening its communication redundancy by accessing more HAM radio operators within the region. Wayne Greene, the Vice President of the Glynn Amateur Radio Association, has agreed to host an in-person Technician level course and testing in Brunswick for our emergency managers and any others who are interested.
The Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) program is based on the principles of Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) and meets the guidelines established by the Committee on Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (Co-TECC). The course teaches civilian tactical EMS; any EMS practitioner called upon to respond to a mass casualty or active shooter event.
Mental Health First Aid for Fire & EMS is an education program that introduces participants to risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems, builds understanding of their impact and overviews appropriate supports.
This free, one-day course features information on infectious disease trends and emerging threats, transmission routes, personal protective equipment (PPE) recommendations, infectious disease profiles, hand hygiene, PPE donning and doffing, and integration with community partners.
The Preparedness Summit for Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Management will be held in Cleveland, Ohio in March of 2024.
NIMS – Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents (IS300) is a 24-hour course that describes the incident and event management process for supervisors and expanding incidents as prescribed by the Incident Command System.
As we prepare for the 2024 Hurricane Season, the number one task during a major hurricane is to safely evacuate our patients or receive other State patients. Knowing how to use the State Evacuation and Transportation Board is key to the success of an evacuation or transfer process.
This free, one-day course features information on infectious disease trends and emerging threats, transmission routes, personal protective equipment (PPE) recommendations, infectious disease profiles, hand hygiene, PPE donning and doffing, and integration with community partners. This course is also approved for six hours of NAB continuing education credit for LTC Administrators.
Chatham Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) will host its annual Hurricane Conference on April 16, 2024.
The Florida Corporate Security Symposium is open to personnel in the private sector, state, and local government, as well as personnel supporting the homeland security mission.
Registration is now open for the Emergency Management Association of Georgia’s annual summit to be held April 17 – April 19. The 2024 Summit will once again return to the Savannah Convention Center.