A Fire Officer 1 and 2 class will be held at various locations in Hampshire County starting Friday, May 6, 2011. Mike Crouse is the Instructor. The class will meet May 6, 6:30 pm, May 7 & 8, 8:00 am at North River Valley VFD; June 4 & 5, 8:00 am at Augusta VFD; June 18 & 19, 8:00 am at Slanesville VFD. Participants are required to complete a significant amount of class work outside of scheduled classes. This class combines the requirements for Fire Officer 1 and Fire Officer 2. Participants who successfully complete the course will receive certificates for Fire Officer 1 and Fire Officer 2. Someone already having Fire Officer 1 must attend the entire class to certify for Fire Officer 2. Tuition is $60. Books are $90.
Search and Rescue For the Initial Response The Pendleton County Emergency Rescue, in conjunction with the WV Search and Rescue Council and the WV Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (WVDHSEM) will be hosting a 16-hour Search and Rescue for the Initial Response course on Saturday, May 14 and Sunday, May 15 at 9AM at the Training Center located on US Route 220 in Upper Tract, WV. This course is designed to provide you the needed tools to adequately evaluate a missing person incident and to take appropriate initial actions. The basics of initial search planning and tactical operations are presented. Specialized resources and their appropriate use are also discussed. To register contact:
