The purpose of Kalamazoo County Hazardous Materials Training Team is to present a comprehensive inter-departmental network of professional, relevant, and accurate training in order to maintain and enhance the knowledge and performance for the personnel working with the KCHMRT. The Training Team also provides training services to other private and governmental agencies that assist the KCHMRT. The mission of the Training Team is to: Promote ethical and courteous behavior as an integral component in all of the training presented; Promote a training environment that enhances professional performance of duty; Promote an appreciation for the diversity of our organization and the community we serve in all Hazardous Material Response services; Maintain a data bank that will provide our colleagues with information to be utilized in Hazmat mitigation. In-service refresher training is provided to all team personnel and is intended to maintain and improve basic skills and knowledge in the fields of Hazmat response and mitigation. New laws, community issues, liability concerns, and recommended standards are considered when developing instruction. During 2015, the Training Team decided to implement quarterly training in an attempt to increase attendance at training sessions. There were additional training opportunities that came up throughout the year that were also available to team members to attend. In-service Hazmat Training for 2015 Hazmat Heath and Safety Respirator fit testing and physical exams – Year-end basic competency skills examination National Incident Management System (NIMS) PPE / Decontamination Confinement and Containment Techniques Public Safety Sampling for Weapons of Mass Destruction Survey and identification of chemicals/substances MIOSHA Review Off-Site Training Arrangements for personnel to attend training at off-site locations or for outside instructors to conduct training locally are administered by the Training Team. During 2015, several personnel attended the following training:
The purpose of Kalamazoo County Hazardous Materials Training Team is to present a comprehensive inter-departmental network of professional, relevant, and accurate training in order to maintain and enhance the knowledge and performance for the personnel working with the KCHMRT. The Training Team also provides training services to other private and governmental agencies that assist the KCHMRT. The mission of the Training Team is to: Promote ethical and courteous behavior as an integral component in all of the training presented; Promote a training environment that enhances professional performance of duty; Promote an appreciation for the diversity of our organization and the community we serve in all Hazardous Material Response services; Maintain a data bank that will provide our colleagues with information to be utilized in Hazmat mitigation. In-service refresher training is provided to all team personnel and is intended to maintain and improve basic skills and knowledge in the fields of Hazmat response and mitigation. New laws, community issues, liability concerns, and recommended standards are considered when developing instruction. During 2015, the Training Team decided to implement quarterly training in an attempt to increase attendance at training sessions. There were additional training opportunities that came up throughout the year that were also available to team members to attend. In-service Hazmat Training for 2015 Hazmat Heath and Safety – Respirator fit testing and physical exams Year-end basic competency skills examination National Incident Management System (NIMS) PPE / Decontamination Confinement and Containment Techniques Public Safety Sampling for Weapons of Mass Destruction Survey and identification of chemicals/substances MIOSHA Review Off-Site Training Arrangements for personnel to attend training at off-site locations or for outside instructors to conduct training locally are administered by the Training Team. During 2015, several personnel attended the following training: