Emergency Preparedness Officer

The Emergency Officer’s course is based on information from Federal & Provincial emergency management agencies and the Fire Code. Participants will learn emergency management, communication, fire prevention, evacuation as well as the proper use of first aid kits, stretchers, 2-way radio systems and fire extinguishers. This course is recommended for Floor Emergency officers, Fire Wardens, First Responders and Security Officers.

Course introduction

• Risk assessment

• Emergency medical services (911)

• Standard operating procedures

• Emergency communication procedures

• Personal protective equipment

• Suspicious package procedures

• Basic hazardous material controls

• General toxicology and health effects on humans

• Use of first aid kits and stretchers

• First aid treatment

• Fire Code

• Elements of fire

• Fire classifications

• Classes A-B-C-D

• Use of fire extinguishers

• Evacuation plans

• Moving casualties

• Scenarios