Preparedness Academy


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Disaster First Aid- For members of PC NET and Map Your Neighborhood


Disaster First Aid- For members Neighborhood Preparedness Teams
Learn skills and get hands-on experience in how to perform immediate triage, and use disaster first aid following an event. A First Aid Certificate is awarded, no CPR training is provided unless indicated at registration. It is recommended to take CPR before this class. Contact your local fire district for CPR courses.

 All Disaster First Aid classes are on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  We may be able to provide a course for a single PC NET Neighborhood or Map Your Neighborhood if 16 people commit to the course.

If members of your neighborhood are planning to take a course, contact 253-798-2209  or  email  to request registration Link
Outreach:
 PCDEMOutreach@piercecountywa.gov   
Subject Line: “Disaster First Aid Registration”  


Upcoming Dates:
February 16, Saturday: Key Peninsula Fire Station 46 - Lakebay 

March 9, Saturday: East Pierce Fire and Rescue sponsored course limited to neighborhoods in their fire district 

May TBD, South Hill Area, location TBD

August 3, Saturday: Pierce County Emergency Operations Center

October 19, Saturday: Gig Harbor location TBD


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Psychological First Aid - New curriculum!

All residents are welcome!


People's reactions to crisis vary. Learn which reactions are harmful and how some are actually beneficial. Take away some important tools you can use to connect with affected people and provide immediate emotional support following an emergency.
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Upcoming Dates:

February 25,Monday 6-8:30 p.m. 555 Contra Costa Ave., Fircrest Sponsored by Fircrest Police Department


Register Here
If interested in having this class in your community email peggy.lovellford@piercecountywa.gov  The course is taught by experienced crisis chaplains, it is a non religious course. The reviews from the course are regularly positive!



Preparedness Presentations

Does your club, organization, team, PTA, have plans in the event of a mild or serious disaster? Your organization may need your support, you will only be able to be available if you have your personal preparedness in place. Set a speaker for your next meeting! 

Request a speaker for your club, organization, team, staff


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Communications - Radio 



FRS/Walkie-Talkie Class- 
 Understand the basics of using radio communications in a disaster and get hands-on practice with others in the group. This is a great way to get comfortable using the “walkie-talkie” style of communication in a disaster. Information on how to get a HAM license is included. Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Walkie-talkie classes are available upon request from neighborhoods  with emergency teams with PC NET or Map Your Neighborhood. Contact pcdemOutreach@co.pierce.wa.us