SAN DIEGO – TargetSolutions, the leading provider of computer-based training management applications for public safety agencies, has launched two new online courses for first responders. The new titles, “EMS Incident Command System” and “Fire Service: Health and Safety,” join TargetSolutions’ catalog of more than 250 hours of Fire and EMS recertification training.
“These courses are key additions to our course library because they address two extremely vital areas for emergency responders,” said TargetSolutions’ Director of Content Lauren Crosby. “We are always looking to add valuable content to our library and these two courses do exactly that for fire and EMS agencies.”
“EMS Incident Command System” delivers an essential overview of best practices for any public safety organization that might be involved in responding to a mass-casualty or multiple-agency response incident. The Incident Command System (ICS) is mandated by the U.S. Federal Government through the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
“Established by emergency management professionals as a way to create leadership during emergencies, this course brings the essentials of ICS straight to your fingertips,” said Crosby. “This is an exciting course for EMS professionals because it’s such an important area of focus. We’re thrilled to make it available for those seeking EMS continuing education.”
The visually impressive course, featuring in-depth learning modules and a robust test bank with scenario-based questions, was created by TargetSolutions’ subject matter expert John Peruggia, who currently serves as an adjunct professor at Metropolitan College of New York where he teaches courses in the Emergency Management Program.
“The Incident Command System is a critically important tool in order to effectively and efficiently manage incidents of all sizes and scopes,” said Peruggia, who served more than 25 years with the Fire Department of New York where he became the Chief of Emergency Medical Services.
“In today's often uncertain environment, Emergency Medical Personnel must clearly understand it's application and utilize it regularly in order to best provide to those who may require their assistance at planned or unplanned events. This course provides the student with a fundamental understanding of how to apply the foundational concepts of ICS to the Mass Casualty Incident environment.”
The second all-new course in TargetSolutions’ robust catalog of online training for emergency responders, “Fire Service: Health and Safety,” presents the concepts, science, and economics of fire service-related health and safety. This course outlines why firefighter wellness is critical to the fire service and the various risks associated with the profession.
“After completing this course, users will know the common types of line-of-duty-deaths among firefighters, common diseases suffered by firefighters, and why these diseases are so prevalent,” said Crosby. “Members of the fire service know their professional world is different than the rest of us. This course discusses issues that impact firefighters’ wellbeing and how firefighters can reduce their risks.”
This 60-minute training course, featuring interactive lessons and engaging content, delivers 10 learning modules with a 10-question exam.
If you would like more information about TargetSolutions’ online training catalog for first responders, please contact us today at (800) 840-8046.
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A 27-year-old woman who lived at the Canby Park rowhome that went up in flames has been charged in connection with the deadly fire that killed two Wilmington firefighters and injured five others early Saturday morning.
Beatriz Fana-Ruiz is charged with two counts of first-degree murder, one count of first-degree arson, four counts of second-degree assault and seven counts of reckless endangerment, according to state Fire Marshal's Office.
She is the stepdaughter of Missy Napier, who lived in the home with her five children, according to state officials.
The fire ravaged a Wilmington rowhome and left multiple firefighters trapped in the basement of the house when the first floor collapsed. Lt. Christopher Leach and Senior Firefighter Jerry Fickes did not survive.
Senior Firefighter Ardythe Hope and Brad Speakman remains hospitalized at Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Pennsylvania. Hope remains in critical, but stable, condition and Speakman was upgraded to stable condition. A photo of him posted Wednesday shows him standing in the hospital smiling with numerous bandages on his hands, legs and head.
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A commuter train crashed inside New Jersey Transit's Hoboken terminal during the Thursday morning commute. New Jersey Transit confirmed that an accident occurred with one of their commuter trains, but it wasn't clear the extent of injuries. This is a breaking news story. Please check back for updates.
A commuter train plowed into a platform inside New Jersey Transit's Hoboken terminal during the Thursday morning commute, killing at least three people and injuring more than 75, officials said.
New Jersey Transit confirmed that an accident occurred with one of their commuter trains. Witnesses reported seeing bruised and bloodied passengers, some unable to walk, inside the busy station.
The Regional Medical Examiner's Office in Newark and the Jersey City Medical Center confirmed the fatalities and between 75 to 100 injuries.
The Hoboken terminal, located across the river from Lower Manhattan, is one of the busiest in the greater New York City area, with an estimated 50,000 commuters passing through every day. The trains do not have seat belts.
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