EPCRA 42 USC §11003(c)(8) reads:
Training programs, including schedules for emergency response and
medical personnel.
Training and education is a continuous process. In order to ensure that our community is receiving the highest level of service, we must continue to improve performance standards. The cycle of excellence begins with being prepared and having adequate training.
The DeKalb County LEPC regularly facilitates training for First Responders and Emergency Personnel, as well as for personnel of regulated facilities. In most cases, interested members of the public may also attend, provided they notify the LEPC in advance so there will be adequate seating.
The American Red Cross (ARC) is one of the nation's largest independent disaster relief agencies. By Congressional charter and mandate, it is the primary agency responsible for sheltering and feeding in the event of disasters. It also regularly provides training courses in first aid and CPR, and in topics related to diaster management.
ARC Classes in the DeKalb County area: http://rockriver.redcross.org/, or call DeKalb County Chapter at 815–756–7339.
ARC Disaster Services Training in the DeKalb County area
Call the DeKalb County Chapter at 815–756–7339.
IEMA also provides training classes in Illinois.
IEMA Training Schedule: http://www.state.il.us/iema/training/Training.htm
FEMA's Emergency Management Institute (EMI) has many courses dealing with Emergency Management. They are available to Emergency Management professionals.
EMI's Independent Study Program: http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/
EMI's list of Independent Study Courses: http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/crslist.asp
Additional (in–person) classes are available from EMI. Here
is where to find those classes (warning: the catalog is a 5 MB PDF file):
EMICatalog0506.pdf
(5 MB)
OSHA is the federal agency responsible for worker safety.
OSHA Training Resources (includes class schedules): http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/ote/index.html
IFSI provides certification for Fire Fighters in Illinois.
The ISFI website, with links their various course is at: http://www.fsi.uiuc.edu/content/courses/
Here's a link to an organization that provides training on use of the CAMEO suite of programs: http://www.cameosupport.com/training.html
Organizations will be added on as more programs are found that are applicable to our needs.
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