Posted December 30, 2006
The WCUSAR team truck has arrived and is at
Pittsfield fire.
The equipment has been ordered.
Policy's are still being worked on.
All of your continued support is greatly appreciated.
Posted November 2, 2006, Update on the Team, FF Tom Stachlewitz
Just a few notes to update everyone.
The squad officers met and are finalizing the equipment purchase list.
This list should be completed and equipment ordered by second week of November.
A draft Mission Statement and team objectives has been written. The fire chief
and executive board are still working on team policies. Chief Hoeft is hoping to
receive some money to pay for training. (as everyone known the grant moneys
received so far can only be used to purchase equipment). Ropes and confined
space classes are still being set up through WAMAA.
Your continuing patience and dedication are appreciated.
We will continue to keep everyone informed of progress as it happens.
Posted July 26, 2006, Structural Collapse Technician Training Notice, Director Nicholai
Be advised that Virginia FEMA Task Force 2 will be conducting a Structural Collapse Technician training program on October 14-21, 2006 in Virginia. The link is attached www.vatf2.com
Posted July 11, 2006, Team Updates and Training Notices
Be advised that we had an officers meeting and determined a course of action for training for the remainder of 2006, which is posted on the webpage as revision #3. The goal is for all personnel to become awareness level trained by the end of 2006. The remaining 2006 Saturday programs will all be awareness level. In order for this to occur effectively we will break the team down by squad and rotate them through the disciplines. We would encourage all team members to attend all trainings regardless of your current certification level.
The July 22 training is cancelled. This cancellation is necessary for the instructors to have time to adequately prepare the awareness programs for the remaining Saturday programs. Thursday programs for the remainder of the year will concentrate on proper applications and use of the specialized equipment utilized for USAR activities.
It is also very likely that we will host a MUSAR Rope Rescue Operations, MUSAR Confined Space Rescue and Structural Collapse Operations program yet this year. These will be run through WAMAA and will be coordinated by our personnel. We would highly encourage anyone on the team that is not currently certified to this level to attend these programs.
In addition we have broken down the team into squads and appointed officers to respective squads. This is listed in the team member only section, please note which squad you are assigned to.
Posted April 3, 2006, FYI Training Information, Director Nicholai::
MUSAR has a Confined Space Operations level program being held in Grand Rapids on April 29, 30 May 6, 2006, Completion of this programs or its equivalent is required for Rescue Specialist certification. Interested personnel should see additional information on the flyer.
Posted April 3, 2006, FYI Training Information, Director Nicholai::
MUSAR has several upcoming programs. Several of the programs are at no cost (grant program). Completion of these programs or its equivalent is required for Rescue Specialist certification. Interested personnel should see additional information on the flyer
Posted April 3, 2006, FYI Training Information, Director Nicholai:
FARMEDIC training program offered by Lansing Community College on July 8 and 9, 2006. Agricultural rescue training / certification is a requirement to become a Rescue Specialist. Interested personnel should see additional information on the flyer.
Posted April 28, 2006, Team Orientation Meeting Scheduled, Director Nicholai
Be advised that we have scheduled an organizational meeting for May 18, 2006 at Pittsfield Fire Station 1, which is located at 6227 West Michigan Avenue. The meeting will begin at 1900, and will likely last a few hours. The meeting will consist of introductions, presentation of team mission, makeup, status as well as training and team goals.
The team will be activated by alpha-pagers initially, as well as VHF pagers (in the near future). Please bring your alpha-pagers pagers as we will be able to program them at the meeting. Additionally, please bring a copy of all licenses and certifications listed below:
If you are unable to attend this meeting, please notify me at 734-944-4911 ext. 116.
All current team members should be receiving a hard copy of this announcement.
Posted April 5, 2006, FYI Training Information, Director Nicholai:
Texas Engineering Extension Service (Texas A&M), consistently offers many USAR training programs. You can subscribe to receive training notices or go to their website for additional information.
http://teexweb.tamu.edu/usar/http://teexweb.tamu.edu/teex.cfm?pageid=USARprog&area=USAR&templateid=1504
Posted April 5, 2006, FYI Training Information, Director Nicholai:
Virginia FEMA Task Force 2 is hosting a FEMA STRUCTURAL COLLAPSE TECHNICIAN training program on October 14 -21, 2006. This is an excellent training opportunity. Once you complete this program you are eligible to return in future years to attend RESCUE SQUAD OFFICER training programs. See the websites for additional information:
http://www.vatf2.com/structural_collapse_school.htm
http://www.vatf2.com/squad_leader_course.htm
Posted April 3, 2006, FYI Training Information, Director Nicholai::
If personnel would like to get a jump start on required training for team members we all will be required to complete INCIDENT COMMAND programs as directed by HLS. This is necessary to continue to receive federal grant funds. The training is all available on line at the following website:
http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/is/crslist.asp
The required training programs are:
Once you receive your certificate, please make sure that you submit one to me. Thank you.
Posted April 3, 2006, FYI Training Information, Director Nicholai::
WAMMA will be hosting a TRENCH RESCUE OPERATIONS program on June 17, 24, and 25, 2006. Completion of this programs or its equivalent is required for Rescue Specialist certification. Interested personnel should see additional information on the flyer.
Posted April 3, 2006, FYI Training Information, Director Nicholai::
The AAFD has invited USAR team members to a training opportunity at the old YMCA on April 24, 2006 from 08:30 – 16:30 hours. This is to familiarize personnel with the Stanley Hydraulic System and SeachCams. Anyone that is planning on attending, please contact me to reserve a spot. 734-944-4911 ext. 116 or PTFDC2@aol.com
Posted April 3, 2006, FYI Training Information, Director Nicholai::
MUSAR has a ROPE RESCUE OPERATIONS program scheduled in Lansing on August 28-September 1, 2006. Completion of this programs or its equivalent is required for Rescue Specialist certification. Interested personnel should see additional information on the Michigan Hazardous Materials Training Center Webpage or catalog.
Posted April 3, 2006, FYI Training Information, Director Nicholai::
MUSAR has a CONFINED SPACE OPERATIONS level program being held in Grand Rapids on April 29, 30 May 6, 2006, Completion of this programs or its equivalent is required for Rescue Specialist certification. Interested personnel should see additional information on the flyer.
Posted April 3, 2006, FYI Training Information, Director Nicholai::
MUSAR has several upcoming programs TRENCH and STRUCTURAL COLLAPSE . Several of the programs are at no cost (grant program). Completion of these programs or its equivalent is required for Rescue Specialist certification. Interested personnel should see additional information on the flyer
Posted April 3, 2006, FYI Training Information, Director Nicholai:
FARMEDIC – AGRICULTURAL RESCUE training program offered by Lansing Community College on July 8 and 9, 2006. Agricultural rescue training / certification is a requirement to become a Rescue Specialist. Interested personnel should see additional information on the flyer.