National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Upcoming Trainings for Sept. 2018

 

 

WHERE: Ohio Fire Academy 8895 E. Main Street Reynoldsburg, OH 43068

WHEN: Friday, September 7, 2018 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

WHO: Specifically targeted for senior fire officers, chaplains, and Honor Guard commanders

WHAT: After the line-of-duty death of a member, many fire chiefs and surviving family members report that the department was not prepared for a fatality. Because a department can never know in advance when a death or serious injury may take place, it is critical to have plans in place to:

*Make timely and appropriate notification to surviving family members and provide short- and long-term support as needed.

*Honor the fallen.

*Provide support to department members. Provide support to department members.

*Maintain current personnel and beneficiary records.

*Assist the family in the application for PSOB and other benefits.
Taking Care of Our Own® provides senior fire officers with specific information and valuable insights needed to improve the department’s ability to respond to a line-of-duty death of one of their members. Presented in five modules, this course covers critical topics such as pre-incident planning, notification, benefits, and supporting the department and family after a line-of duty death.
COST: There is no charge to attend the class. Participants are responsible for all travel, lodging, meal arrangements, and expenses.

REGISTER: Class size is limited to 50, one person per department. Please contact Rick Best at RBest@Firehero.org by August 10, 2018 to register.

MEALS: Lunch will be available in the cafeteria. Please indicate in your registration if you choose to provide your own meal.

 

Any questions can be directed to Rick Best at RBest@Firehero.org

  

 

 

 
WHERE: Ohio Fire Academy 8895 E. Main Street Reynoldsburg, OH 43068

WHEN: Friday, September 7, 2018 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

WHO: Individuals or agency representatives from fire, EMS, and law enforcement agencies and organizations, including chaplains and honor guard, who may be involved with the management of and recovery efforts following a line-of-duty death of a public safety officer.

WHAT: Everything that happens immediately after a line-of-duty death affects the way the family, the agency, and the community recover from the loss. Lack of resources and planning often adds to the confusion and pain that occurs. The best place for an agency to turn for support is usually the Local Assistance State Team, the purpose of which is to provide assistance and comfort to the family and department after a line-of-duty death and help with filing for federal, state, and local benefits. This one-day course, offered through a collaborative effort with the Department of Justice – Bureau of Justice Assistance, will provide attendees with the needed training to assist the Ohio LAST in responding to a line-of-duty death.
COST: There is no charge to attend the class. Participants are responsible for all travel, lodging, meal arrangements and expenses.

REGISTER: Class size is limited to 50 attendees, one per department. Please register by August 10, 2018 to Deputy Chief Ron Terriaco at Rterriaco@concordtwp.com.

MEALS: Lunch will be available in the cafeteria. Please indicate in your registration if you choose to provide your own meal.

 

Any questions can be directed to Deputy Chief Ron Terriaco at Rterriaco@concordtwp.com.

 

 

 

Ohio Fire Academy
8895 E. Main St.
Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068
1-888-726-7731
614-752-7196
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2806 Taylor Rd.
Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068
614-861-8888
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Fairfield Inn & Suites Columbus East
2826 Taylor Rd.
SW Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068
614-864-4555
800-228-2800
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Reynoldsburg-Baltimore Road
Pickerington, Ohio 43147
614-575-9900
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