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Upcoming Training Events
Managing Winter/Cold Emergencies
December 09, 2017
ANNOUNCEMENT
Winter/Cold Emergencies is a no-cost training as a result of collaborative efforts between Barron County stakeholders to provide enhanced incident management and patient care.
OVERVIEW
This five (5) hour training provides how to identify, assess, and treat winter and cold related emergencies. There will be a 60 minute lecture from Dr. Carpenter (Lakeview Medical Center), followed by a 60 minute skills session, and then a 2-hour hands-on field scenario.
Topics will include:
Hypothermia
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Trauma Assessment
C-Spine Considerations involving Helmets
Wilderness Transport Options
Overview of Local Resources
Incident Management and Special Considerations
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Pre-hospital personnel from EMS, fire departments, first responder agencies, air medical programs, and hospital staff.
CONTINUING EDUCATION (CEs)
This course is approved for (4) CEs through WI EMS as topical or flexible content hours.
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NOTE
Field scenario will be held outside, please dress appropriately.
Homemade Explosives: Awareness, Recognition, and Response
February 08, 2018
Homemade Explosives: Awareness, Recognition, and Response (HME) was developed by the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (New Mexico Tech) and provides first responders with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to effectively prevent, interdict, and respond to an imminent threat caused by HME laboratories and producers.
The course will focus on the various components and manufacturing processes of homemade explosives, response considerations when encountering homemade explosives, enhancing community situational awareness, and ensuring appropriate personal protection.
Topics covered include but are not limited to:
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Basic explosive physical/chemical properties and hazards
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Variables that influence explosive effects
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Indicators of HME/IED manufacturing
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Distinguishing between a HME lab and a clandestine drug lab
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HME scene safety and security
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Case studies of recent HME incidents
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Community awareness and education
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HOSTED BY:
Barron County Sheriff's Department
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INSTRUCTED BY:
New Mexico Tech
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LOCATION:
Barron County Justice Center
1420 Highway 25 North,
Barron, WI, 54812
Introduction to Wildland Fire Suppression
February 17, 2018
ANNOUNCEMENT
The Barron County Sheriff's Department has partnered with the Department of Natural Resources to host "Introduction to Wildland Fire Suppression" training.
OVERVIEW
This is a nine (9) hour course designed to provide the necessary training to assist your fire department in achieving compliance with NFPA 1051 standards for professional wildland firefighter qualifications at the Wildland Firefighter level. This also bridges the training requirement from a Structural Firefighter 1 to a Wisconsin DNR Wildland Firefighter, making you eligible to compete for part-time Wildland Firefighter positions with the DNR.
This is a no cost training and lunch will be provided.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Firefighters certified at the Structural Firefighter 1 level
Previous Training Events
SWAT Training
August 30, 2017
August 30 2017
Rice Lake
SWAT Training
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Members from the Barron and Rusk County Emergency Response Team (ERT) train together, practicing physical agility and firearms.
Kids Safety Camp
June 09, 2017
June 9 2017
Anderson Park (Barron)
Kids Safety Camp
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Barron County 911 Dispatcher T. Mazel explains to local kids what type of information is needed when calling 911.
Active Shooter Training
January 27, 2017
January 27 2017
WITC - Rice Lake
Active Shooter Training
Barron County Sheriff's Department instructing local business employees on how to prepare, respond, and recover from an active shooter incident.