Rhode Island Serve Corps Disaster Team (RISCDT)
Schedule of Trainings
RISCDT Information Session
July 19, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Serve Rhode Island, 655 Broad Street Ste 202, Providence, RI
All Hazards
August 24, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Rhode Island Indian Council, 807 Broad Street, Providence, RI
CPR
September 10, 2011 from 9:00a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Location: Rhode Island Free Clinic, 655 Broad Street Ste 301, Providence, RI
First Aid
September 17, 2011 from 9:00a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Location: Rhode Island Free Clinic, 655 Broad Street Ste 301, Providence, RI
Introduction to Disaster Volunteering
October 3, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Serve Rhode Island, 655 Broad Street Ste 202, Providence, RI
Chainsaw Operation
October 15, 2011 from 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: TBD
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
Coming this fall, we'll keep you posted!
Location: TBD
Course Descriptions
Rhode Island Serve Corps Disaster Team (RI SCDT) Information/Orientation Session
Are you looking for a rewarding volunteer opportunity? Have an interest in disaster response and recovery? Want to learn new skills and become part of a special community of volunteers? The RI ServeCorps Disaster Team (RI SCDT) may be the niche for you. Come to the orientation session to learn more about what the SCDT is, the training you will receive, and what the team’s role will be in the state during times of disaster. Conducted by SRI staff.
Level One
Introduction to Disaster Volunteering
This course will provide an overview of the disaster management cycle, the disaster response system in RI, and the roles that volunteers play. The training has a strong focus on the operation of Volunteer Reception Centers, used to manage and place spontaneous volunteers. The course also covers important guidelines for personal preparedness. Conducted by SRI staff.
Volunteer Response in Hurricanes and Floods
In terms of disasters, Rhode Island is at most risk for hurricanes and floods. This training will cover techniques and safety issues required for an effective volunteer response to flooding and wind damage. Topics will include damage assessment, debris removal, working safely around chainsaws, roof tarping, clean up of flooded structures, and organizing the community and assessing skills. Bill Driscoll, US Operations Chief for All Hands Volunteers, an international disaster relief organization based in Massachusetts.
All Hazards
In this course, you will learn about the types of hazards that may be present in disaster conditions. Some examples are open manholes under floodwaters, pathogens, electrical lines, mold and asbestos. You will learn what to look for and how to keep yourself safe in what can be a very dangerous environment.
Introduction to Incident Command System, IS-100.b
This course is designed to introduce the Incident Command System (ICS) and provide the foundation for higher level ICS training. Additionally, the course describes the history, features and principles, and organizational structure of the Incident Command System. It also explains the relationship between ICS and the National Incident Management System (NIMS). Available online at www.training.fema.gov.
Level Two
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help. For more information visit http://www.citizencorps.gov/cert/.
First Aid/CPR
In a disaster, the primary concern is preventing loss of life. Training in First Aid and CPR will give team members the confidence to respond in an emergency situation with skills that can save a life. Knowledge of CPR and First Aid is invaluable for everyday emergencies as well.
ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents, IS-200.b
This course is designed to enable individuals to operate efficiently during an incident or event within the Incident Command System (ICS). It provides training on and resources for individuals who are likely to assume a leadership position within the incident command structure. Prerequisite: IS-100.b. Available online at www.training.fema.gov.
Level Three
Flood Fighting
Although we tend to associate spring with rain and flooding, winter actually poses the highest risk for flooding due to melting snow and ice during rainstorms. This course will give you an overview of the issues associated with the disaster response to floods, and teach you how to properly sandbag, calculate barrier needs, throw a life ring, and be safe in the dangerous environment that high water poses. Todd Manni, Emergency Management Agency Director for the Town of Smithfield.
More information to come--
State Shelter Operations
Chainsaw Operations
Traffic Control
Points of Distribution (PODS)
Volunteers Supervision
Crowd Control