3rd Annual S.T.A.R.T. Fest 2011
FREE Emergency Response Training!!!!
The Calcasieu Emergency Response Training Center presents the 3rd Annual Special Techniques and Response Training Fest (S.T.A.R.T.) scheduled for July 29 - 30, 2011 at the Sulphur,La Ninth Grade Campus located at 600 Willow St., Sulphur, La. 70663
We hope this FREE event is a huge success with more than 20 classes scheduled that will apeal to firefighter's, EMT's and Police Officer's.
This event has grown and in its third year S.T.A.R.T. FEST will be the largest annual training conference for emergency responders in Southwest Louisiana.
S.T.A.R.T. FEST 2011 provides excellent training classes geared toward Emergency Responders and it consists of classes that will 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 this year.
The Equipment show in it first year was a success and we have several vendors that are scheduled to be here to display the latest in emergency response equipment.
S.T.A.R.T. FEST HAS AN EXCELLENT LINEUP OF CLASSES
20 Hour Basic Rope Rescue - Instructor, David Hooks, Triangle Rescue
12 Hour Introduction to Vehicle Extrication - Instructor Dean Lappe, Houston River FD
12 Hour Today's Vehicle Technology - Instructor Lee Junkins, Midsouth Rescue Technologies
3 hour Sessions
Managing the Mayday - Instructor, Scott Young, Beaumont, Tx. Fire Dept.
Emergency Response Safety for the Driver - Instructor Jonathon Duff, Westlake Fire Dept.
1st Due Engine Responsibilities - Instructors, John Zepeda Jr. and Brad Hawthorne, HEAT Training
Overcoming the Hazards of Suspended Ceilings - Instructor Tim Gilland, Ward 6 Fire Prot. Dist. #1
Pipeline Emergency Response for Firefighters - Instructor Albert Condello, University of Houston Downtown
Rehab: Beyond the Water Cooler - Instructor Jerry Merchant, Vinton Fire Dept.
Mass Casualty Incident Response, Instructor Provided by Acadian Ambulance Service
Wildland/Urban Interface - Instructor Darrell Eaves, LDAF
Situational Awareness at Residential Fires - Instructor Todd Parker, Calcasieu Emergency Response Training Center
Incident Command for Rural Fire Departments - Instructor Joshua Couch, Houston River Fire Dept.
Highway Cargo Tank Emergencies - Instructor Bill Hand, Harris County, Tx Haz-Mat.
CERTC looks forward to seeing you at START Fest 2011 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.
Posted by Todd Parker
Jul 13, 2011
