Emergency Response Team (ERT) - Level 1

When major events occur, the First Officers on the scene should possess the experience, knowledge, skills and tools necessary to not only contain and control the event, but also setting in motion the steps necessary for a timely and successful outcome. This course will provide First Officers with a broad understanding of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) information requirements, their capabilities and the importance of the First Officers initial steps, risk assessment and laydown of what’s transpired since arriving on scene.

Training Subjects:

• Deliberate risk assessment forms

• Sketching and maps of incident locations

• Search and arrest warrant procedures

• Responsibilities of ERT Medic and Dispatchers