A 501c3 non-profit corporation dedicated to building on public, private and corporate partnerships to enhance the search & rescue capability in the State of Kansas and Midwest region. Disaster Response for the First Responder A devastating tornado has just struck your community! Since 90% of Kansas is light frame construction, first responders will rescue a majority of the affected victims prior to the arrival of specialized technical rescue teams. What can and should you do to maximize your safety and the lives of your neighbors? This training will focus on the initial search and rescue operations conducted by first responders following a large scale disaster. Overall emphasis will include safety and accountability of first responders and victims; search and rescue operations using equipment you carry and use every day; as well as an overview of the specialty equipment that is available in your region and the state of Kansas. Initial Search Operations       Incident Management/Team Organization Safety & Accountability Recon and Risk Assessment Universal Marking Systems Search Methods and Grid Mapping Wide Area Search Techniques Victim Access & Removal    Victim Triage in a Disaster Medical Considerations including Crush Syndrome Rapid Patient Packaging & Removal Techniques Shoring and Stabilization       Personal Readiness and PPE Hazard Assessment and Air Monitoring Safe Zones and Emergency Signals Universal Building Marking Systems Lifting and Moving Heavy Objects Stabilizing an Unstable Structure This “boots on the ground” training is provided by instructors with an extensive background in technical rescue, as well as the real world experience to help any first responder be more prepared for their next disaster! phone 913.238.2855 email [email protected] web midwestsearchandrescue.org