Emergency Services Newsletter - Southeastern PA

Upcoming ES Volunteer Trainings

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Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV) (Class #3119) 

Saturday, December 3rd – 9:00AM - 4:00PM (SEPA Chapter)  

The ERV training prepares responders to safely and effectively use an emergency response vehicle (ERV) and its equipment. Recommended for all responders who hold a current driver's license.

·       Tuesday, December 6th – 6:30PM - 9:30PM CPR/AED (#3122) &   Thursday, December 8th – 6:30PM - 9:30PM First Aid (#3123) (Upper Merion Township Building)

This lifesaving course teaches how to respond to choking, breathing and cardiac emergencies.  Automated External Defibrillators (AED) are the newest link in the chain of survival.  First Aid teaches the skills needed for situations such as bleeding and sudden illnesses. CPR/AED is renewed every year; First Aid is renewed every 3 years. REQUIRED FOR ALL ES RESPONDERS

Family Services or Client Casework (Class #3124)  

Friday, December 9th – 9:00AM - 4:00PM (SEPA Chapter)  

In Family Services (now called Client Casework), participants will become acquainted with completing the standard forms, resources, and interview skills need to assist clients. REQUIRED FOR ALL ES RESPONDERS

Volunteer Orientation/Simulation (#3588)  

Tuesday, December 13th – 10:00AM - 12:00PM (SEPA Chapter)  

Volunteers who have joined the SEPA Chapter in the past year, should to attend this local indoctrination to Emergency Services. New volunteers will receive an overview of the SEPA Chapter’s background, staff and volunteer structure, and how to join a disaster action team (DAT). Most importantly, volunteers will have the opportunity to simulate a city response.

Volunteer Orientation/Simulation (#3137)  

Thursday, December 15th – 6:30PM - 8:30PM (SEPA Chapter)  

Volunteers, who have joined the SEPA Chapter in the past year, should to attend this local indoctrination to Emergency Services. New volunteers will receive an overview of the SEPA Chapter’s background, staff and volunteer structure, and how to join a disaster action team (DAT). Most importantly, volunteers will have the opportunity to simulate a city response.

 

To enroll, contact Nancy Berger at (215) 299-0135 or

bergern@redcross-philly.org

 

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American Red Cross, SEPA Chapter ~ 23rd & Chestnut Street ~ Philadelphia, PA 19103