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Use this schedule and the class descriptions below to plan your training day.
If your NETCamp registration has been confirmed you can then login to My Impact Page,
go to the OPPORTUNITIES list, and enroll in your choice of class for each session. Class sizes are limited so don't delay.
NETCamp 2024 Saturday Class Schedule
Revised September 2nd, 2024
Click the plus sign (+) next to each course title to view the course description.
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SESSION 1
DISASTER MEDICAL OPERATIONS
COURTNEY YAN, WFR FULL NET PPE REQUIRED In a disaster deployment, NETs may need to provide basic medical care of injured patients until they can be evacuated to an established care facility. In this class we'll walk through different models of medical operations, including Medical Treatment Areas and medical strike teams, and learn about key considerations for each such as physical set up, patient information and tracking, staff management, logistics, and the applicability of Wilderness Aid training. informed response
alice busch MULTNOMAH COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT How do leaders make decisions during emergencies and disasters? This story based session is informed by extensive research combined with the voices of many incredible professionals who continue to share their wisdom with the presenter. This discussion will begin with questions participants bring regarding “decision making during response operations”. Some initial questions that will be discussed include: What informational resources are considered when setting objectives, or when triaging scarce resources? What information is needed and where might it be found? How are the communities most impacted - identified? and where can that information be found? What are some strategies for more fully integrating the voices of the most impacted communities into our collective approaches within the response priorities framework(s)?Writing incident objectives will be covered in the Response Strategies class. HAZMAT AWARENESS
SHON CHRISTENSEN Community safety street outreach coordinator In NET Basic Training, we learn that Hazardous Materials are a STOP sign; however the simple truth is that these materials are being stored, transported and used in and around our neighborhoods. This class will provide you with a better understanding of these materials, how to locate them within your neighborhood and assess what their presence could mean in a disaster. Learn how to get the most from HAZMAT signage, how weather can affect a release, and how to best be prepared for this potential. knots for nets
Ed myers, m.d. WFR Still haven’t mastered the six basic knots? You’re not alone! In this class we will review terminology, which can be confusing. We will then go over each of the six knots and their applications. No need to bring anything but yourselves. Rope to practice with will be provided. The goal of the class is to get you signed off on this important skill set. It should also be helpful for anyone who is taking low-angle rescue. Milestones for net teams
JEREMY VAN KEUREN PBEM COMMUNITY RESILIENCE TEAM MGR This presentation and discussion will cover team development from the perspective of a NET Team Leader. What are the essential milestones a team should reach to become a squad of neighborhood disaster responders? What is the best use of meeting time for teams? Topics will include a team’s “development arc”, operations plans, local community engagement, and more. Recommendations: Best suited to current or prospective NET team leaders & ATL's. Bring Notepad. PPE: None SESSION 2
ACCESSIBILITY SKILLS
COURTNEY YAN, WFR FULL NET PPE REQUIRED In this session, we'll discuss ways we can safely and effectively support people with disabilities, access or functional needs (DAFN) during a response. Session will include hands-on exploration of basic adaptive tools, communication and assistance with activities of daily living (ADL) skills. Across the United States, public agencies at every level (local, county, state, federal) use elements of the Incident Command System (ICS) to manage incidents of all sizes and complexity. This session will examine ICS resources that NET can easily integrate for a more effective response that also better supports the wellness of responders. Having a basic understanding of the tenets of the ICS will help participants fully engage in the Q & A (question and answer) format of this session. Come prepared for a robust discussion and sharing of ideas and lessons. Although questions will drive the discussion, there will be a focus on: how to build confidence and competency in the use of ICS, the importance of clear, measurable objectives and tactics, the purpose and benefits of Planning P meetings and briefings, and the review of some helpful ICS forms. If participants express an interest, scene size up, concise reporting, and the What, When & How of documenting the different stages of response can also be covered. FEMA's ICS-100 is a required prerequisite for this course. Disaster sanitation...
Fundamentals, New Answers, New Questions merilee karr. m.d. Too often, people survive a disaster, but die of dysentery. It doesn’t have to happen. Modern sanitation infrastructure protects us from high-risk microbes. When those systems break, we are exposed — dysentery often takes more lives than the original disaster. But low-tech DIY substitutes can save many lives and prevent misery. Learn how. For more information, see my Disaster Sanitation website. LOW-ANGLE RESCUE
SHON CHRISTENSEN COMMUNITY SAFETY STREET OUTREACH COORDINATOR FULL NET PPE REQUIRED This class will focus on low-angle rescue operations and equipment, which involves the towing of a survivor up a slope of less than 30 degrees. At higher angles, the survivor’s weight is supported predominantly by the rope, requiring greater rescuer training, ongoing practice and additional equipment. NETs are approved for low-angle rescue training only. All rescue equipment provided, however full NET PPE is required. Recommendations: Review your Basic NET Knots LEADERSHIP: AN OVERVIEW
FRIENDS OF PORTLAND NET What is leadership? What kind of leader should you be? Do you have to have a title to be a leader? This session will explore leadership principles, styles, and approaches with a focus on being a leader on a NET team. From team lead to team member, this class will give you tools to help develop your leadership skills. Session to be led by Friends of Portland NET board members. |
SESSION 3
PATIENT ASSESSMENT -beyond triage
DEBORAH BEDE, AEMT, WFR Focused patient assessment gives you the information you need to determine a patient’s treatment needs. We’ll quickly cover scene size-up and then delve into primary assessment and management of immediate life threats. Systematic, hands-on secondary assessment will be the main focus of the class and we’ll work in teams to practice this; students will take turns being patients. This will be a refresher for those who have taken Wilderness First Aid, or an introduction to the topic for those who have yet to take it. Class will be held outdoors so dress appropriately. Prerequisites: none Max 12 participants. responder resilience
ALICE BUSCH MULTNOMAH COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Responding to emergencies and disasters can provide a deep sense of purpose, they can also result in complex and challenging emotions. One commonality across all emergencies and disasters is: there is never enough resources to meet all the needs. This imbalance creates a constant requirement to triage supplies, and… responders. Those who must triage have wisdom they can share related to its impacts. This session will explore the genesis of responder wellness resources (books, trainings, positions, frameworks, and people!) that have begun to be integrated into preparedness, response and recovery efforts. The facilitator and participants will share their perspectives on the various resources available and engage in a robust conversation about local efforts and resources related to the emotional survival of emergency services workers. Participants are encouraged to visit a few of the links provided below. Your willingness to share your experiences and resources with the group will help make this session incredibly useful. Be prepared to take photos of the flip charts. Recommended Resources: Trauma Intervention Program (TIP), Psychological first aid (John Hopkins, World Health Organization: Overview and Field Guide), International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF), Trauma Informed Oregon (TIO) EMERGENCY FOOD & WATER:
Planning, acquisition, storage & use JOHN LEGLER, NET S&R INSTRUCTOR Examining both "Shelter in Place" and "Bugout" scenarios, thIs course gives you hands-on exposure to water purification & storage solutions as well as short-term, no-cook, and long term food acquisition, storage and use strategies. moulage
Elizabeth Nelson courtney yan, wfr This class will introduce Cascadia Moulage and the art of moulage. This will cover the why we use moulage and what you will find in a moulage kit from Cascadia Moulage. We will go over safety both for the artist and actors and set up of a moulage artist station. And finally, and most importantly, we will teach you how to apply a few basic injuries. Team building forum
friends of portland net This practical session will extend the discussion from the milestones session and work to apply those milestones into practical to-dos for individual teams. Whether your team is going strong with 30 members or struggling to get a few people to show up to a meeting, we’ll talk about where your team is and what the team’s next steps might be. SESSION 4
EMERGENCY TREATMENT OF SEVERE ALLERGIC REACTIONS and OPIOID OVERDOSE
ED MYERS, M.D., WFR Learn how to recognize and treat these life-threatening medical emergencies. We will cover administration of epinephrine by auto-injector (e.g. EpiPen or Adrenoclick) for anaphylaxis, and Narcan (naloxone) nasal spray for opioid overdose. Upon successful completion of this class, you will receive a certificate authorizing you to administer epinephrine (no certificate needed for naloxone). Prerequisite: none Max 12 participants. radio communications for deployments
Paul Lefevre Effective radio communications during a neighborhood NET deployment are essential to NET operations, such as Search & Rescue, Evacuation or Reunification. While communication with ECC and other agencies will be handled by ARO’s, NET tactical communications will be done largely through FRS/GMRS communications. This class will refresh your Basic Training radio skills, enhance your knowledge, skills, and confidence; and provide an opportunity for hands-on practice of what you have learned. Please bring an FRS or GMRS radio if you have one. If not, one will be provided for you. (max 12 participants) CHARGING BATTERIES WHEN THE GRID IS DOWN
ED KRAUS, M.E. Batteries are the most essential part of any emergency power plan. It's much easier and faster to use the power in a battery than to recharge it. We will do hands on learning of battery charging by solar panels and by fuel generator. We'll learn the difference between a power supply and a charge controller, and how to maximize power input into your batteries when it becomes available. We will also discuss the differences between battery types and charge controller types. rescue skills
john legler, net s&r instructor FULL NET PPE REQUIRED This is an opportunity to refresh your search & rescue skills, from search markings to extrication to carries. The skills to be reviewed are based upon observations of Scenario Village and past NET exercises; however, your input will help drive the directions we go. improvisational leadership
amanda westervelt PBEM OPERATIONS TRAINING & EXERCISE COORDINATOR As emergency response teams, we make plans: home fire escape plans, family reunification plans, communication plans, and, yes, NET Operations Plans. You know your plans. You know your place on the team. You train to your plans. But guess what? Incidents don’t follow plans. How do we handle the unexpected? How do we move beyond our plans to respond to what’s actually happening with the resources we actually have? Maybe only two NETs deploy. Maybe your cache is locked and the person with the key can’t get to you. The goal of improvisational leadership is to bring us to a place where we can stop, survey our disappointment and discomfort, let go of the parts of the old plans that don’t fit, and work together in the chaos of an emergency to improvise successfully. No prerequisites. |
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