FW: [GETAC-Disaster-Committee] SAVE-THE-DATE(s)- ASM & MIST 2011

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Subject: [GETAC-Disaster-Committee] SAVE-THE-DATE(s)- ASM & MIST 2011

SAVE THE DATE(s)

ASM - Galveston - May 23 & 24

ASM - S. Padre Island - June 13 & 14

The Ambulance Staging Manager (ASM) Course is designed to provide

participants with the knowledge and skills to plan and manage ambulance

staging operations during any disaster scenario; and covers topics

including staging area selection, personnel requirements, collaboration

with the incident command system, resource accountability and

documentation. Students participate in a tabletop and large scale

exercise, in order to apply theories discussed during the program.

Discussions of state disaster operations, and considerations pertaining

to federal, state and local disaster declarations are also covered

during the program.

Qualifications for an Ambulance Staging Manager:

* ICS 300

* EMS Officer (or Higher) or Fire Officer (or Higher)

* EMT-B

* Strong Organizational Skills

* Strong Leadership Experience

M-IST - El Paso - June 1 & 2

M-IST Refresher - San - June 29 & 30

The Medical Incident Support Team (M-IST) is designed to provide support

to the medical response at the local level during a disaster, serving as

a liaison between to the Department of State Health Services, the

DDC-RLO and the local jurisdiction. They also assist the local incident

command structure with management of State and Federal assets, and

provide subject matter expertise on issues relating to public health,

assessment of medical facilities and support to local EMS. Team members

are trained in procedures for evacuation of medical facilities and

medical special needs populations, as well as the use of WebEOC to

provide State and local officials with real time information on ESF-8

issues. Training will emphasize the M-IST's responsibility in the

management of incident, as well as their vital role as liaison for State

resources, forward observers for DSHS and the State Operations Center

and as subject matter experts to aid local jurisdictions dealing with

health and medical issues caused by the disaster.

Candidates for the Medical Incident Support Team are:

* Senior Management

* Command Level Officers

* EMS Directors and Senior Supervisors

* Hospital Emergency Managers

* Highly skilled/motivated

* Completed ICS 300/400

* Rapidly Deployable

**More information on all courses to follow.

Regan Fritts

Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council (STRAC)

7500 US Hwy 90 W

AT&T Bldg., Ste. 200

San , TX 78227

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