HAZWOPER training is generally standardized across the law and nation, but not all training options are created equal. Continue Reading Ready for a HAZWOPER refresher or initial training? Ask about these components first
These guiding principles make for a better exercise and evaluation program. An HSEEP consistent exercise program follows the same principles. You should look for these elements or ask the trainer how they developed these principles into their exercise: Continue Reading Here’s how to evaluate HSEEP consistent courses and exercises this year
Local leaders and departments across the US are at risk of major disasters and issues. Here’s the breakdown in East Palestine and how officials can learn to react. Continue Reading East Palestine train derailment shows how Crisis and Emergency Risk Communication training helps local leaders, especially in small towns
Trainees in hazardous materials and other Vantage Point Consulting training exercises will now benefit from Larry Hamby’s extensive experience and expertise. He joins VPC as a Senior Consultant specializing in HAZMAT training and incident command exercises. Continue Reading Larry Hamby joins VPC as senior HAZMAT training and exercise consultant
See first hand how VPC trainers assist large Central Indiana health and fire departments with HazMat training while achieving a 90% pass rate for first-time test takers. Continue Reading How one Central Indiana Health Dept. trains HazMat crews with less work
A severe flood in 2008 washed away roads, dams, and bridges in Johnson County, leaving many homeowners with nothing. Continue Reading Johnson County EMA learned why mitigation plans are vital in 2008. And a lot has changed since then.
DeKalb, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben will practice a HazMat exercise July 31 in Ashley, Ind. Continue Reading Four Counties come together to train and conduct HazMat drill
Two-day training in HazMat Operations will educate First Receivers on how to respond to HazMat events and safely conduct patient and animal decontamination. Continue Reading New: HazMat Operations First Receivers with Patient & Animal Decon
“Decontamination is one of those things that we regularly train our emergency department staff on and they’re well prepared to handle these kinds of situations,” said Santa Clara Valley Medical Center Spokesperson Joy Alexiou. Continue Reading Hospital helipad contaminated after hazmat situation
