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Orientation to Cave Rescue Training

30, 31 MARCH-1 APRIL 2012 (CLASS IS FULL)

Eastern Mennonite University Harrisonburg, VA

An introductory level program which consists of classroom and field work in all phases of cave rescue including: underground environment, extrication techniques, communication systems, medical management, and organization and management of cave rescue. The basic orientation course material is presented for students who typically include cavers, emergency services personnel, and rescue management personnel. The fee for the course is $50.00. There will be free camping at Grand Caverns in Grottoes, VA ( about 30 minutes from EMU) for students and staff.
 
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Orientation to Cave Rescue Training

28-29 APRIL 2012 (Please Register by 31 MARCH 2012)

Clinton First Aid and Rescue Squad Building Clinton, NJ

An introductory level program which consists of classroom and field work in all phases of cave rescue including: underground environment, extrication techniques, communication systems, medical management, and organization and management of cave rescue. The basic orientation course material is presented for students who typically include cavers, emergency services personnel, and rescue management personnel. The fee for the course is $40.00.
 
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Limited Underground Cave Rescue Training is available in the Eastern Region due to cases of White Nose Syndrome, and the voluntary moratorium on caving in Virginia, West Virginia, and surrounding states.
 
All participants and staff are required to comply with the Cleaning Procedures from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. (Click on Hyperlink)
 
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Course Information

Orientation to Cave Rescue (OCR)
 

An introductory level program which consists of classroom and field work in all phases of cave rescue including: underground environment, extrication techniques, communication systems, medical management, and organization and management of cave rescue. The basic orientation course material is presented for students who typically include cavers, emergency services personnel, and rescue management personnel.

Task Force Member (Level 1)
 

Consists of extensive training in all phases of cave rescue. Students will be instructed in incident command systems, basic medical procedures, mechanical advantage systems, cave environment, communications, litter rigging and transport, and single rope techniques. By the conclusion of this course the student should be well prepared to serve as a team member in most rescue situations.

Task Force Leader (Level 2)
 

Takes over where Task Force Member concluded. Task Force Member is a prerequisite for participation in Task Force Leader Level 2, and students are expected to have reviewed and practiced their Level 1 skills prior to the beginning of Level 2. Students will receive more advanced training in many of the disciplines covered in Level 1 training. In addition, students will have an opportunity to develop and enhance their leadership and management skills.

Vertical Specialist (Level 3)

 

Offers the student an opportunity to expand and refine their vertical rescue skills. Extensive field work in highlines, mechanical advantage systems, rebelays, and non-traditional vertical systems, plus water problems and Incident Command activities. Task Force Leader Level 2 is a prerequisite for Specialist Level 3 Vertical.

Specialist Wilderness EMT
 

Designed to train medical personnel in the application of their skills in the cave and wilderness setting. Students are encouraged to have previous SAR or Cave Rescue experience. Prior certification as an EMT or higher is a prerequisite for this course. WEMT expands on the student’s assessment, intervention, and stabilization skills. Operations in the cave environment are emphasized. This course meets the standards established by the Wilderness EMS Institute.

 

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