The Rescue Standards have been passed by the Certification Board and the Fire and Rescue Division. These standards will be effective January 1, 1998.
Information pertaining to details on these standards will be coming out at a later date. I am very proud of the Board. We have the best minimum standards in the country. These are being copyrighted by the N.C. Department of Insurance so they cannot be copied without our permission.
I have just returned from two weekends of Rescue College supporting the Department of Insurance, Fire & Rescue Training Division. A big THANK YOU goes out to Tim Bradley and his staff for the quality instruction program I saw ongoing there. The class sizes were smaller, the students were better suited for the advanced training. There was closer supervision by the instructor; all of which makes for a higher quality program. The Durham Fire Department also is owed a debt of gratitude for allowing us to continue to use their facilities. Durham Firefighter's Association provided us with a snack bar, drinks, lunch and a lot of help keeping the premises clean and presentable. I thank them for their continued support. Hopefully, everyone will find an opportunity to take advantage of this type training in the near future. It will certainly enhance and fine tune your ability to provide good solid rescue service to the citizens of your community.
In closing, let me ask that you remember the Brotherhood and help take care of those who have gone on before you.
July 26 & 27, 1997........Harnett County
September 12, 13, 14, 1997. Sponsored by the Divison of Emergency Medical Services, Department of Emergency Medicine, East Carolina University School of Medicine. To be held at the Crystal Coast Civic Center in Morehead City, N.C.
The Sheraton Atlantic Beach will be the host hotel. For further information, please call Mrs. Susan Copeland at 919/816-2154.
DEADLINE: AUGUST 1, 1997. Basic Life Support Competition Entries...Rescue Challenge Competition Entries...Rescue Competition Entries...Heavy Rescue Judge's Evaluation...Steve Richey Memorial Award Entry...Rescue of the Year Award Entry...Memorial Service Information. Early Convention Registration $15.00 by August 1; after August 1 $20.00.
October 10, 11, 12, 1997, Hickory, North Carolina. Courses offered for Rescue, Fire and Emergency Medical Service Personnel. Rescue Certification Courses: BRT Track-includes types of rescue equipment, portable fire extinguishers and air quality. Vehicle Extrication (BRT), Vehicle Extrication (ART), Land Navigation, Ropes and Lowers (BRT), also meets Firefighter I Rope standards, Friction Systems, Anchors, Ascending and Descending (ART). Other Rescue Courses: Heavy Vehicle Extrication, Building Collapse, Phase 1, Building Collapse, Phase 2, Advanced Mantracking, Confined Space Rescue, Highlines; Telepher & Tyroleans. Fire Courses: Firefighter I Fire Control, Residential Live Burn, LP LP Gas, Arson Investigation, Wildland Fire Suppression. EMT Continuing Education Track: 12 hours of continuing education subjects, including medical emergencies, burns, the geriatric patient and sports injuries. Other Courses: Introduction to the Fire/Rescue Service for the Junior Member. A special course for new members ages 16 to 18 years. For further information please call 704/327-7000, extension 306 or write to Catawba Valley Rescue College, P.O. Box 2757, Newton, N.C. 28658.
May 30, 31 & June 1, 1997. Sponsored by Wilkes Community College, Department of Public Service Education. Hosted by Alleghany Rescue Squad and Wilkes Rescue Squad, Inc. in cooperation with the Blue Ridge Parkway and Stone Mountain State Park.
The purpose of the Northwest Search and Rescue Event is to provide advanced level training for personnel that may participate in an actual search and rescue mission in mountainous terrain and wilderness areas.
The Northwest Search and Rescue Event will be held in the mountains of beautiful northwest North Carolina in cooperation with the Blue Ridge Parkway and Stone Mountain State Park.
The event will begin on Friday evening May 30th at 7:00 p.m. in Hayes Hall, Room 313. All participants will register and an orientation program will be given on the exercise. Following orientation, the class will be broken into three groups: Search Management, Tracking Procedures and Techniques and Technical Rope Rescue. The participant may attend the session of choice as indicated during registration.
The class will reconvene at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, May 31 at Stone Mountain State Park.
Base camp will be established and the exercise will begin. The exercise will run until 3:00 p.m. Sunday afternoon. For further information please call 910/838-6215 or write Wilkes Community College, Department of Public Service Education, P.O. Box 120, Wilkesboro, N.C. 28697-0120.