Calcasieu Emergency Response Training Center

1st Annual

S.T.A.R.T. FEST 2009

Special Techniques And Response Training Presented by: Calcasieu Emergency Response Training Center

20 HOUR Basic Rope Rescue Students will learn the basic rescue knots, patient packaging, lowering systems and how to use the rescue equipment efficiently to perform high angle rescue raises and lowers in an emergency incident. DATE: Friday, September 11, 2009 TIME: 6:00pm – 10:00pm Saturday, September 12, 2009 TIME: 8:00am – 4:00pm Sunday, September 13, 2009 TIME: 8:00am until finished with practical objectives STUDENTS MUST ATTEND ALL 3 CLASSES, STUDENTS NEED TO BRING PPE: gloves, safety glasses, head protection Prerequisite of Firefighter 1 Class limit 25 students

Location: Calcasieu Emergency Response Training Center 1601 Holbrook Park Rd. Sulphur, La. 70663 CLASSROOM A Instructor: DAVID HOOKS, TRIANGLE RESCUE and SAFETY SPECIALTIES, BEAUMONT FIRE DEPT., CAPT. (RETIRED)

David is the owner of Triangle Rescue and Safety Specialties and has been teaching high angle rescue techniques to Industrial Emergency Response Brigades for many years. David was also a Captain with the Beaumont, Texas Fire Dept. before retiring in early 2009.

8 hour Fire Ground Leadership Students will participate in classroom lecture and table top exercises to demonstrate skills learned during the lecture.

Saturday, September 12, 2009

8:00am to 4:00 pm

Location: SOWELA TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE 3820 SEN. J. BENNETT JOHNSTON AVE, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601 CLASSROOM A-5 Instructor: Robert L. Havens – Garner Environmental Services and Port Arthur F.D. Mr. Havens is employed by the Port Arthur, Tx. Fire Dept as a Fire Captain/Paramedic, Haz-Mat Technician and Fire, EMS, Haz-Mat Instructor since 1992. He also serves as an instructor with the Lamar University since 1997 and has taught at the Regional Fire Academy, The Center for Industrial Fire & Haz-Mat Training and has also taught in the Fire Technology and EMS Degree programs. Captain Havens is the Haz-Mat Response Team Coordinator for P.A.F.D. and the Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator for Port Arthur, Tx. Capt. Havens is a member of the Golden Triangle Type III Incident Management Team. Captain Havens holds certifications with Texas Commission on Fire Protection as a Master Fire Instructor as well as many other Certifications.

12 hr. Basic Trench Rescue Students will receive lecture on basic trench shoring materials and will participate in hands on trench shoring drills.

Friday, September 12, 2009 6:00pm to 10:00pm Saturday, September 13, 2009 8:00am to 4:00pm Location: CERTC 1601 Holbrook Park Rd. Sulphur, La. 70663 CLASSROOM B Students must attend both classes. Class limit 25 students

Instructor: Logan Reininger – Rescue Capt., Houston Fire Dept. Thirty-five years with the Houston Fire Department Currently serves as Rescue Captain/EMT for technical rescue team Received several commendations for his performance on the job Holds a certification as a Radiation Safety Officer Rescue Team Manager on the Texas Task Force 1 Urban Search and Rescue Team Worked in the industrial field for over fifteen years and demonstrated competency and performance of hazmat operations, rescue operations emergency response and safety consulting

12 hour V.F.I.S. Emergency Vehicle Operations Course Students will receive lecture in the classroom and all will get to participate in driving a fire apparatus on the Driving Course.

Friday, Sept. 12, 2009 6:00pm to 10:00pm Saturday, Sept. 13, 2009 8:00am until finished with practicals Student should bring an apparatus from their department on Saturday. Location: Sowela Technical Community College 3820 Sen. J. Bennett Johnston Ave. Lake Charles, La. 70601 CLASSROOM A-6 Instructor: Jonathan Duff, Westlake Fire Dept. Captain/Training Officer Jonathan has served as a volunteer and has been a full time Fire Fighter/ EMT-b with the Westlake La. Fire dept for the past 8 years. Jonathan holds many certifications to include Haz-Mat Operations, LSU Fire Fighter 1 and 2, Fire Officer 1, Fire Instructor 1, and has completed many National Fire Academy Leadership classes and Incident Scene Safety Officer course. Jonathan is certified by the Volunteer Fire Insurance Services as a Emergency Vehicle Driver Instructor.

12 hrs CAMEO Students will receive lecture on CAMEO, MARPLOT, and ALOHA and participate in table top exercises. Friday, Sept. 11, 2009 6:00pm to 10:00pm Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009 8:00 am to 4:00pm

Location: Calcasieu Emergency Operations Center 911 Hodges St. Lake Charles, La 70602 Instructor: Norman Bourdeau - Operations Manager/ Calcasieu Office Of Homeland Security/Emergency Preparedness Norman is employed by the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury as the Operations Manager of the Office of Homeland Security / Emergency Preparedness. Norman has been involved with all aspects of CAMEO since 1994. He is a certified instructor for the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security to instruct PER-229 Introduction to CAMEO Suite, MGT 320 Utilizing CAMEO in WMD and other DHS classes. Norman was part of the team that developed PER-229 and MGT 320 in conjunction with LSU-National Center for Biological Research and Training. Norman has delivered CAMEO classes since 2003 to responders in many states and U.S. Territories.

12 hour Fire Origin and Cause Students will attend a lecture that teaches the basic fundamentals of determining Origin and Cause of fires. The student will learn the different burn patterns that can be found in fire scenes and they will also receive information on what the responder can do to assist the Investigator. Friday, Sept. 11, 2009 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm Saturday, Sept 12, 2009 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Student needs to attend both classes to receive all information that will be presented.

Location : SOWELA TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE 3820 SEN. J. BENNETT JOHNSTON AVE. LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601 CLASSROOM A-3 Instructor: Nick Heinen – La. State Fire Marshal’s Office

10 hour ATV Search and Rescue When used properly, the ATV is a valuable resource for search and rescue operations. Their mobility and speed allows access to large search areas with minimum personnel. An additional advantage is their capability to rapidly access and transport accident victims from remote locations. This course teaches tactics and equipment use not normally included in fire department operations.

Saturday, September 12, 2009 8:00 am until practical objectives are finished Sunday, September 13, 2009 8:00 am until practical objectives are finished Class limit 15 students, Student only needs to attend 1 of the classes. Saturday class will be filled first and the Sunday class will take place only if enough interest is shown. Students need to bring their own ATV. Students need to bring Helmet, eye protection, long pants, sleeved shirt and boots that provide protection for snake bites. Student should also bring a lunch because practical objectives require field work away from the training center. A GPS is optional equipment and would be an asset to the participant.

Location: Calcasieu Emergency Response Training Center 1601 Holbrook Park Rd. Sulphur, La. 70663 Classroom D Instructor: Mark Degenhardt – Fire Chief, Ward 1 Fire Prot. Dist. #1, CERTC Supt. Mark is a member of the National Assoc. for Search and Rescue and is an approved instructor for SARTECH III courses. Mark is employed by the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury as the Superintendant of the Calcasieu Emergency Response Training Center ( CERTC ).

3 hour Emergency Response to Clandestine Drug Labs Student will attend lecture on the dangers of clandestine drug labs and the appropriate emergency response techniques.

Friday, Sept. 11, 2009 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009 8:00 am to 11:00 am LOCATION: SOWELA TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE 3820 SEN. J. BENNETT JOHNSTON AVE. LAKE CHARLES, LA. 70601 CLASSROOM A-7 INSTRUCTOR: TPR. SEAN LEFLEUR – LOUISIANA STATE POLICE

Fun.S.A.R. FUNDAMENTALS OF SEARCH AND RESCUE FunSAR is an Intensive, physically demanding that includes an overnight exercise in which participants will stay in emergency shelters they design. Students will pass a written test and several “ hands on “ practicals before receiving a certificate of completion. Students will be expected to bring a minimum amount of physical fitness for outdoor activities. FRIDAY, SEPT. 4, 2009 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM SATURDAY, SEPT 5, 2009 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM SUNDAY, SEPT. 6, 2009 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM (LAND NAVIGATION) FRIDAY , SEPT. 11, 2009 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM SATURDAY, SEPT. 12 @ 12:00 PM for Overnight Exercise that will finish on SUNDAY, Sept. 13, 2009 Students must attend all classes listed above to receive FUNSAR certification. Class limited to 20 students. LOCATION: WARD 6 FIRE PROT. DIST. #1 ( STATION 2 ) 108 MARCANTEL RD. DeQUINCY, La. 70633 INSTRUCTOR: ROB DAUGHDRIL – EMS SPECIALIST, Calcasieu OHSEP Rob is authorized by NASAR to teach ISAR, FUNSAR, and is an evaluator for SARTECH II and SARTECH III. Rob is a graduate of the National SAR School and NASAR Managing the Lost Person Incident.

3 Hr. LIQUEFIED PROPANE GAS EMERGENCIES ( IS YOUR DEPARTMENT PREPARED ? ) Students will receive lecture on propane emergency responses and participate in table top exercises on fire safety analysis and firefighting requirements during propane gas storage tank emergencies.

Saturday, September 12, 2009

1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Location: SOWELA TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE 3820 SEN. J. BENNETT JOHNSTON AVE. LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601 CLASSROOM A-10 INSTRUCTOR: KENT BULLER – WARD 1 FIRE PROT. DIST. #1 ( CALCASIEU Parish ) Kent is a veteran of the fire service with over 20 years experience. Kent is a Certified Firefighter II, Driver Operator and Haz-Mat Operations Level. Kent also has IFSAC certifications for Fire Instructor 1 and 2, Fire Officer 1 and 2, Fire Inspector 1 and Fire Investigator.

3 Hr. Improvised Explosive Devices: Recognition and Safety for Emergency Responders Students will receive classroom lecture on what to look for and safety precautions to take during an emergency response to Improvised Explosive Devices.

Friday, September 11, 2009 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Saturday, September 12, 2009 8:00 am to 11:00 am The same material will be presented for each class so the student only needs to attend one of the above classes.

Location: SOWELA TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE 3820 SEN. J. BENNETT JOHNSTON AVE. LAKE CHARLES, LA. 70601 CLASSROOM A-8 INSTRUCTOR:

3 hr. ETHANOL: Emergency Response Procedures Students will receive lecture on firefighting techniques of Ethanol fires and other Alcohol based fuels.

Friday, September 11, 2009 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Saturday, September 12, 2009 8:00am to 11:00 am Students only need to attend one of the lectures to receive information that will be presented.

Location: SOWELA TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE 3820 SEN. J. BENNETT JOHNSTON AVE. LAKE CHARLES, LA. 70601 CLASSROOM A-10 INSTRUCTOR: Butch Hayes - Houston Fire Dept. Butch has been a professional firefighter for the Houston fire dept. for 19 years and has been assigned to the Haz-Mat team for the past 16 years. Adjunct faculty Instructor for San Jacinto College Fire Program. Butch holds certifications from the Texas Commission of Fire Protection for Master Firefighter, Haz-Mat Technician, Fire Instructor II

8 hr. Swift Water Rescue Awareness Students will receive lecture on Scene Safety, Scene Management, Hydrology, Boat Handling, Equipment, and Rescue Techniques during a swift water emergency.

Saturday, September 12, 2009

8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Location: SOWELA TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE 3820 SEN. J. BENNETT JOHNSTON AVE. LAKE CHARLES, LA. 70601 CLASSROOM A-1 Instructor: Robert Yarbrough – Houston F.D. •27 years Houston Fire Department •Assigned to station 42 on Heavy Rescue Truck •Member Texas Task Force One structural and swift water rescue teams since 2001 •Staff instructor for HFD Fire Academy and HCC for 12 years •Confined Space/ High Angle instructor •Advanced Firefighter/Instructor

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The Art of Reading Smoke Students will receive classroom lecture and learn how to read the different colors and types of smoke to determine the severity of the fire during scene size up.

Friday, Sept. 11, 2009 6:00p – 9:00p Classroom A-5 Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009 1:00p – 4:00p Classroom A-8 The same material will be presented in both class sessions. Student has to attend only one of the sessions.

Location: SOWELA TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE 3820 SEN. J. BENNETT JOHNSTON AVE. LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601 INSTRUCTOR – Brad Hawthorne – Sr. Captain, Houston F.D. •Professional firefighter for the Houston Fire Department for 19 years. •Currently serves a Senior Captain for Houston Fire Department •Associates Degree in Fire Science •Adjunct Faculty Instructor at San Jacinto College’s Fire Program •Holds certifications as Master firefighter, Emergency Medical Technician, Fire Service Instructor II •Member of the Texas Task Force One [TXTF1] as a Hazmat Specialist •Lead Instructor with the HFD Officer Development Program