The Disaster Management for Electric Power Systems course provides students with information specific to preparing for, protecting against, responding to, recovering from, and mitigating against a threatened or actual natural disaster, an act of terrorism, or other man-made disaster affecting electric power facilities and systems.

During this course, participants will be guided through discussions and exercise that will assist them in:

The Disaster Management for Water and Wastewater Utilities course provides students with information about the Environmental Protection Agencies (EPA) Response Protocol Toolbox covering necessary steps to be taking during the response and recovery Water and Wastewater Utilities facilities. Participants will be guided through the various issues concerning preparing for, responding to, and recovering from incidents affecting water and/or wastewater facilities.

 RSVP to Adam Priest, EMS Chief 

emschief@emmauspa.gov or call (484) 705-5059 

Emmaus Emergency Services and The Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute Present 

Cardiogenic Shock and Mechanical Circulatory Support

Whitehall will be hosting a Fire Officer 1 class. The dates will be September 8,15 and 22nd in person and September 10,12,17 and 19th are online class. This class is a Bucks County course. The in person classes will be held at the Whitehall Township building classroom. Anyone interested should contact the Fire Administrative Assistant David Williams at 610-437-5524  Ext 1129.

Interested parties should contact Instructor Eric Gopen at egopen@firestation30.org

Lower Macungie Fire is running a Haz Mat Operations program with Proboard testing.  The dates are:

July 13 - 0800-1600

July 26 - 0800-1600

July 27 - 0800-1600

Test date will be picked on the first day of class.

This course provides instruction on the proper method to be appointed, the laws pertaining to fire police, fire police powers, and the expected duties of a new fire police officer.

Prerequisites: Age 18 and up, ICS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System

Required Textbook(s): Somerset Cambria Fire Police Association, Basic Fire Police (will be provided to you)

Required Equipment: Job Related PPE

This 16-hour program involves skills of boat operation for rescue including boat selection, recommended equipment, boat handling, boat used rescue technique, and extrication from the water. This is a must-have course for any rescue unit involved with on-the-water operations. Emergency Boat Operations and Rescue course trains rescue personnel to select, outfit, operate, and rescue individuals utilizing boats as a rescue platform.

Planning for water emergencies, dynamics of moving water, medical conditions, personal safety & fundamental rescue techniques (self & shore based). The course provides students with classroom and hands-on training. WRER is a prerequisite for all PFBC technician level training programs.

Prerequisites: Age 18 and up Gear: US Coast Guard approved PFD, water rescue helmet & appropriate clothing for water & weather conditions, Food & Drink

Hours: 16.0 (Lecture: 8.0hrs / Lab: 8.0hrs)