PMRESTA Announces Search and Rescue Course

March 5, 2009 - PRLog -- Tafton, PA – PMRESTA’s Search and Rescue Technician-Basic will cover an overview of (land) Search and Rescue Operations, The Incident Command Structure (ICS) and Legal and Ethical Considerations; Support Skills and Equipment, Psychology and Physical Fitness, Survival, Clothing, Equipment and Response Pack; Map and Compass Work, Navigation and Tracking  and Basic Rescue.

This three-day course will be held on March 11, 12th and 13th at the Tafton Fire Station, Route 507, Tafton, Pa..  Class begins at 7:00 PM and the cost is $25.00 per student.

Search and Rescue Technician-Basic is open to all Fire, Rescue, Emergency Medical Services Personnel, and those individuals involved in, or wishing to become involved in Search and Rescue.

Future training courses on PMRESTA's line up include SAR Operations I, Rope Rescue, Water Rescue, Wilderness First Aid, Boat Operations, Lines and Riggings, Wilderness EMT Upgrade and Wilderness First Responder.

Please visit www.training-ems.org or call 570-576-2929 to register.

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Pocono Mountains Regional Emergency Services Training Academy (PMRESTA) is comprised of a team of dedicated individuals continuously striving to provide leadership and promote excellence in the field of educating and training emergency responders. Our training extends to professional and volunteer medical providers and rescuers, law enforcement and safety personnel, the workplace, communities, schools and youths.

Our highly trained and experienced instructors include Paramedics, NR-EMTs, EMTs, Law Enforcement Officers and Rescue Specialists.

These instructors bring expertise and unique experiences to the classroom setting using a variety of learning styles that include lectures, demonstrations, hands-on practice and real-life scenarios.

Our programs are designed to give you the knowledge and confidence to respond in an emergency situation and provide you with the skills that can save a life.

PMRESTA, preparing your community for a safer tomorrow.