Disaster Response Syllabus

Fall 2020 – Spring 2021

Lead Instructor: Firefighter Hudson

OFFICE:	LHS - A120
OFFICE HOURS:	Monday - Friday
PHONE NUMBERS:	LHS :  A120 :
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CLASS HOURS:	3rd Period - 9:33 - 10:18  4th Period - 10:22 - 11:34
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A. COURSE DESCRIPTION

The Disaster Response course will introduce you to the emergency management system in the United States. The course will begin with teaching you as an individual how to respond and be a member of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).

This course will conclude with an introduction to the Incident Command System.  (IS 100)

The Disaster Response course is the first in the Emergency Management concentration in the Law, Public Safety, and Corrections pathway.

From this course you have the option to enter the EMT or firefighter training programs.

B. COURSE ORGANIZATION

The material in this course is presented through lecture and practical application. The instructors will present, explain, and model topics of the course using several media types including lecture, video, class discussion, physical demonstration, and scenarios. Skills are practiced and performed by students during class periods.

C. COURSE OBJECTIVES

In the Disaster Response course you will learn:

Unit 1

Disaster Preparedness

• • Community Preparedness: Roles and Responsibilities
  • Hazards and Their Potential Impact
  • Home and Workplace Preparedness
  • Reducing the Impact of Hazards Through Mitigation
  • CERT Disaster Response
  • Additional Training for CERT Volunteers

Unit 2

CERT Organization

• • CERT Organization
  • CERT Mobilization
  • Documentation

Unit 3

Disaster Medical Operations — Part 1

• • Treating Life – Threatening Conditions
  • CPR/AED Certification
  • Basic First Aid Certification

Unit 4

Disaster Medical Operations — Part 2

• • Mass Casualty Incidents
  • Functions of Disaster Medical Operations
  • Establishing Medical Treatment Areas
  • Conducting Head-to-Toe Assessments
  • Public Health Considerations

Unit 5

Disaster Psychology

• • Disaster Reactions
  • Self-Care and Team Well-Being
  • Working with Survivors’ Emotional Responses

Unit 6

Fire Safety and Utility Controls

• • Fire Chemistry
  • Fire Size-up Considerations
  • Firefighting Resources
  • Fire Suppression Safety
  • Fire and Utility Hazards
  • Hazardous Materials

Unit 7

Light Search and Rescue Operations

• • General Rescuer Training
  • Safety During Search and Rescue Operations
  • Conducting Interior and Exterior Search Operations
  • Conducting Rescue Operations

Unit 8

CERT and Terrorism

• • Terrorist Goals and Tactics
  • Preparing Your Community
  • Active Shooter Situations
  • Until Help Arrives
  • Hazmat and CBRNE

Unit 9

Disaster Simulation

Unit 10

ICS 100, Introduction to the Incident Command System

 

Unit 11

• • Basic Survival Skills
  • Shelter building
  • Finding water in any situation
  • Fire skills
  • Navigation

D. TECHNOLOGY

The course is housed in Canvas where all assignments and reading materials are located.

E. REQUIRED TEXTS (provided in LHSES)

• CERT Basic Training Student Manual
• AHA First Aid/CPR/AED Student Manual
• FEMA ICS 100 Student Manual

F. MINIMUM PHYSICAL SKILLS:

To safely respond to emergencies, all students should develop and maintain a reasonable level of fitness.

You should be able to walk 30 minutes uninterrupted, do 20 push‐ups, and lift 30 pounds.

G. STUDENT EXPECTATIONS:

You will:

•   Respect yourselves and others at all times
•   Be prepared to actively participate in classroom and hands‐on activities
•   Have a positive attitude toward learning and give 100% daily
•   Follow all directions from instructors
•   Be a role model to each other, the LHSES, and the community
•   Read and adhere to the LHS Code of conduct
•   Attend every class, be punctual and ready to participate

H. GRADING PLAN

The course grade is based on coursework percentages. Coursework is weighted as follows: 

•   Semester and Final exams 20%
•   Skill tests 20%
•   Unit tests 20%
•   Quizzes 20%
•   Daily grade 20%

I. GRADE APPEALS:

If you do not agree with a grade on any assignment or activity it is your responsibility to appeal the grade to the instructor within one week after the grade is posted.

J. COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT:

Unauthorized duplication of copyrighted material is subject to appropriate disciplinary actions as well as those civil remedies and criminal penalties provided by federal law.

K. SCHOLASTIC DISHONESTY:

Students who engage in scholastic dishonesty are subject to disciplinary penalties, including the possibility of failing the course. Scholastic dishonesty includes but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, collusion, or submission for credit of any work or materials that are attributable in whole or in part to another person, taking an examination for another person, any act designed to give unfair advantage to a student, or the attempt to commit such acts.

L. ACADEMIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

You are expected to be diligent in their studies and attend class regularly and on time. You are responsible for all class work and assignments.

M. CERTIFICATION TESTING:

The following are the certification tests you will be taking:

• CERT
• AHA First Aid/CPR/AED
• ICS 100

N. EMERGENCY CONTINUITY PLAN:

In the event of an emergency, manmade or natural, refer to the Lampasas ISD policy.