2nd Annual S.T.A.R.T. Fest 2010
START Fest 2010 was a success!!!!
The Calcasieu Emergency Response Training Center sponsored the 2nd Annual Special Techniques and Response Training Fest (S.T.A.R.T.) scheduled for July 9 - 11, 2010 at the Sulphur,La Ninth Grade Campus located at 600 Willow St., Sulphur, La. 70663
The event was a success with 141 emergency responders from throughout Louisiana attending the classes that were presented during the training conference.
This event has grown and in its second year S.T.A.R.T. FEST has become the largest annual training conference for emergency responders in Southwest Louisiana.
S.T.A.R.T. FEST 2010 provided excellent training classes geared toward Emergency Responders and it consisted of classes that provided training to make the attendees next emergency response scene run more efficiently and safely. CERTC is proud to be the sponsor of this event and we invite emergency responders from all over the Gulf Coast to attend next year.
The Equipment show in it first year was a success and we look forward to making it larger next year.
S.T.A.R.T. FEST HAD AN EXCELLENT LINEUP OF CLASSES
20 Hour Basic Rope Rescue - Instructor, David Hooks, Triangle Rescue
12 Hour V.F.I.S. Emergency Vehicle Operations - Instructor, Capt. Jonathan Duff, Westlake Fire Dept.
3 hour Sessions
Managing the Mayday - Instructor, Scott Young, Beaumont, Tx. Fire Dept.
Vehicle Rescue / Today's Technology - Instructor, Lee Junkins, Mid-South Rescue Technologies
1st Due Engine Responsibilities - Instructors, John Zepeda Jr. and Brad Hawthorne, HEAT Training
Pump Operations / Back to the Basics - Instructor, Chief Dean Lappe, Houston River Fire Dept.
Street Smart Safety Officer - Instructors, Phil Mallet, ConocoPhillips and Richard Dunno, Houston Tx. FD
Fire Origin: The Basics - Instructor, Nicholas Heinen, La. State Fire Marshal's Office
Lost Person Incidents: Initial Operations - Instructor, Rob Daughdril, Calcasieu OHSEP
Emergency Response to Alternative Fuel Incidents - Jeff Daigle, Garner Environmental and Baytown Tx. FD
Thanks to the instructors above for volunteering their time to present the classes that will help the responders attending when they respond to their next emergency
CERTC looks forward to next year's event and would like for you to comment on this event so that we can plan for START Fest 2011 to make it even better than this year. Please comment below and if you would like to be on the planning committee for the 2011 conference you can contact, Todd Parker at 337-527-5554.
A special thank you to Principal Chuck Hansen at Sulphur Ninth Grade campus for the use of the facilities to host this event.
Thank you to the START Fest Planning committee, Dist. Chief Tim White, Beauregard FD #2, Dist. Chief Tim Gilland, Ward 6 Fire Prot. Dist. #1, Chief Dean Lappe and Lt. Cody Oliver, Houston River Fire Dept., Chief Gloria Woods and FF John Woods, Beauregard FD #2, Pamela Parker, Ward 6 Fire Prot. Dist. #1, Capt. Jonathan Duff, Westlake Fire Dept., Phil Mallet, ConocoPhillips
Thank you to Cynthia Lappe, Tonya Trahan, Tammy Bellard and Teri Gilland for helping with on-site registration and student packets as well as name tags. This event would have been almost impossible without their assistance.
Comments from class critique sheets are below and will be a help in our planning of future classes.
Posted by Todd Parker
May 05, 2010
Comments
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Jul 12, 2010Posted By
John Woods20 Hour Basic Rope Rescue
The Class was great and i highly recommend it.
I would love to take this class again and a full 40 hour rescue class.
Awesome instructor, He spoke well and demonstarted things well overall.
GREAT CLASS Thank you
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Jul 12, 2010Posted By
Longville FDVery Good Class
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Jul 12, 2010Posted By
Chris AucoinKeep up the good work. This was a great class.
20hr Basic rope rescue
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Jul 12, 2010Posted By
STARTInstructor David Hooks did a great job instructing the course and i hope to continue my rope rescue skills in the future.
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Jul 12, 2010Posted By
Christopher BrownPump Operations/ Back to the Basics
Really Good Class
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Jul 12, 2010Posted By
Lori PrimeauxPump Operations/ Back to the basics
Great Job!
Instructor Dean Lappe answered a lot of questions that i had always wondered about.
Thank you
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Jul 12, 2010Posted By
Julia SandersI hope they continue these classes.
I would like a class on fire ground accountability paperwork.
I sat in these classes trying to learn all that i can.
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Jul 12, 2010Posted By
Lisa LenhartPump Operations
Very Informative Class
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Jul 12, 2010Posted By
Burt MccleodPump Operations/ Back to basics
Instructor Dean Lappe did a very good job.
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Jul 12, 2010Posted By
Chief Michael KukStreet Smart Safety Officer
Class was Excellent! Due to extensive real-world experience of instructors, class was timely and very productive.
A definite repeat for next year.
Very Smart- Electricity and the Firefighter - a lost art from the 50's. Needs to be expanded to it's own class.
Keep up the great work
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Jul 12, 2010Posted By
James GayleStreet Smart Safety Officer
Great Instructors
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Jul 12, 2010Posted By
Dean LappeTo all that attended the classes at the START fest I would like to personnaly thank you, I know the committee spent alot of time on this project, but it was the responders that made it a success. I look forward to next year and hope to see you there!!
Again Thank you to all
Chief Dean Lappe
Houston River FD
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Jul 13, 2010Posted By
Gloria WoodsGreat Class
Excellent Instructor
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Jul 13, 2010Posted By
Gary UnderwoodExtremely competent instructor that was highly versed in his lesson
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Jul 13, 2010Posted By
Matt NewtonAwesome class!!
There are things i learned and will be taking back to my dept. to change current and invent new and better training.
This class an instructor made the most important lessons stick. ( don't take for granted/ be prepared )
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Jul 13, 2010Posted By
Chief Michael KukHigh caliber instructor.
Very professional presentation and interaction with the class.
Excellent use of timely events, demonstrating class issues, with well coordinated videos.
Keep up the great work!
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Jul 13, 2010Posted By
Steven ScaliaA really good class.
I got a lot of ideas.
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Jul 13, 2010Posted By
Burt McLeodThis class could be longer.
Very good class.
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