Welcome & Course Overview

1. Welcome & Course Overview • First Responder Operations

2. Intro & Welcome • Course manager’s welcome • Staff introductions A-2

3. Course Overview • Purpose • Goal • Schedule A-2

4. Admin Announcements • Hourly breaks and start on time • Lunch, refreshment & restroom location • Policy on smoking/eating in facility A-2

5. Admin Announcements • Emergency telephone number • Class critique sheet • Certification Requirements, etc. Graduate? You wish. Fat chance. Lots of luck. Ha! Ha! Ha! A-2

6. Need for FRO Training • Primary need: • Safe & competent response • Within “Operations” level • S.I.N.C.I.A.P.C.P.D.D.D. A-4

7. Need for FRO Training • To give responders the ability to: • Recognize potential/actual Haz Mat incidents • Safely isolate scene & make proper notifications • Conduct initial identification & assessment A-4

8. Need for FRO Training • To give responders the ability to: • Initiate command • Conduct containment & protective actions • Contribute to effective & efficient response A-4

9. “Safe” Acronym • Safety first, last and always • Analyze all information per your needs • Focus on FRO safety & competence • Enthusiastic involvement by all A-4

10. Group Group Team Team Team Team Groups & Teams