G-317 Training

 Disaster Preparedness

• action to take before, during and after a disaster
• how to operate in a safe and appropriate manner
• CERT concept and organization, as well as applicable laws governing volunteers

Fire Suppression

• safe use of fire extinguishers
• sizing up the situation
• controlling utilities
• extinguishing a small fire

Medical Aid

• diagnosing and treating airway obstruction, bleeding, and shock, using simple triage and rapid treatment techniques
• head-to-toe assessment for patient evaluation
• establishing a medical treatment area and performing basic first aid in a safe and sanitary manner

Search and Rescue

• planning, size-up, search techniques, and rescue techniques
• rescuer safety

Disaster Psychology and Team Organization

• signs and symptoms that might be experienced by disaster victims and workers
• CERT organization, management principles, and the need for documentation

Disaster Simulation

• hands-on practice with skills learned during training sessions

Terrorism Response

• terrorism threats and strategies in response, provided by the Office of Homeland Security