Disaster Services Training

Introduction to Disaster

Disasters happen usually when least expected and Red Cross volunteers respond! Every week Dayton Area Chapter Red Cross Disaster Volunteers are helping families in Greene, Montgomery and Preble counties. Whether it is a single-family fire or flooding or a tornado, Red Cross Disaster Volunteers are providing immediate food, shelter and clothing to those in need.

No previous experience is needed to be a Disaster Volunteer.  
Participants must pre-register for all disaster training.
All disaster training is FREE.

To register for a class or any if you have any questions about a class,
contact Jeffery Moncree, 222-6711, Ext. 146 or email at jmoncree@dac.redcross.org  

All training classes listed below will be held at the Dayton Area Chapter HQ unless otherwise posted.

JUNE 2012

Disaster Services: An Overview
DATE: 6/4 (Monday)     TIME: 6pm - 9:30pm (3.5 hrs)     COURSE ID: DIS000095     OFFERING ID: 01302489
The purpose of this course is to provide information about ways participants can help their community prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies and disasters. Participants also learn about volunteer opportunities at their local Red Cross chapter.   
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this course

Disaster Action Team (DAT) Orientation
DATE: 6/06 (Wednesday)     TIME: 6pm - 9pm (3 hrs)     COURSE ID: CDNDIS103     OFFERING ID: 01532579
This course orients the new Disaster Action Team Member to the initial chapter disaster response, chapter policies, and procedures, including vehicles, supplies, and chapter structure. The participant will explore the responsibilities of the DAT and the role of the DAT in both small and large disaster operations.
Pre-requisites: Disaster Services: An Overview

JULY 2012

Shelter Operations
 DATE: 07/07 (Saturday)     TIME: 9am - 12pm (3 hrs)     COURSE ID: DIS000084     OFFERING ID: 01303476
The purpose of this course is to prepare employees and volunteers of the Red Cross and other agencies to manage shelter operations effectively and sensitively as a team while meeting the needs of people displaced as a result of a disaster.
Prerequisites: Disaster Services: An Overview

Shelter Simulation
DATE: 07/07 (Saturday)     TIME: 1pm - 4pm (3 hrs)     COURSE ID: DIS000085     OFFERING ID: 01303436
The purpose of the simulation is to provide participants with an opportunity to apply the knowledge, skills and abilities required to operate a successful shelter.
Prerequisites: Shelter Operations

Disaster Services: An Overview
DATE: 07/16 (Monday)     TIME: 6pm - 9:30pm (3.5 hrs)     COURSE ID: DIS000095     OFFERING ID: 01519793
The purpose of this course is to provide information about ways participants can help their community prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies and disasters. Participants also learn about volunteer opportunities at their local Red Cross chapter.   
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this course.

Disaster Action Team (DAT) Orientation
DATE: 7/18 (Wednesday)     TIME: 6pm - 9pm (3 hrs)     COURSE ID: CDNDIS103     OFFERING ID: 01532651
This course orients the new Disaster Action Team Member to the initial chapter disaster response, chapter policies, and procedures, including vehicles, supplies, and chapter structure. The participant will explore the responsibilities of the DAT and the role of the DAT in both small and large disaster operations.
Pre-requisites: Disaster Services: An Overview

Disaster Frontline Supervisor
DATE: 7/21 (Saturday)     TIME: 9am - 12:30pm (3.5 hrs)     COURSE ID: DIS000018     OFFERING ID: 01546496
The purpose of this course is to prepare supervisors to lead a team of disaster workers to deliver high quality client service and to create a climate that promotes worker satisfaction.
Prerequisites: Applicants should have the training and experience equivalent to a Service Associate in an activity in which she or he expects to become a supervisor.

Disaster Frontline Supervisor Simulation
DATE: 7/21 (Saturday)     TIME: 1pm - 4:30pm (3.5 hrs)     COURSE ID: DIS000019     OFFERING ID: 01546531
The purpose of the simulation is to provide participants an opportunity to practice their supervisory knowledge and skills in leading teams that deliver high quality service and to create a climate that promotes worker satisfaction.
Prerequisites: Applicants should have the training and experience equivalent to a Service Associate in an activity in which she or he expects to become a supervisor.

Disaster Assessment Basics
DATE: 7/28 (Saturday)     TIME: 9am - 12pm (3 hrs)     COURSE ID: DIS000017     OFFERING ID: 01519617
The purpose of this course is to provide a general overview of the tasks performed by Red Cross Disaster Assessment workers in support of a disaster relief operation and a local incident such as a single or multi-family fire.
Prerequisites: Disaster Services: An Overview

Fundamentals of Disaster Assessment
DATE: 7/28 (Saturday)     TIME: 12:30pm - 4:30pm (4.0 hrs)     COURSE ID: DIS000038     OFFERING ID: 01556656
The purpose of this course is to introduce the critical role of Disaster Assessment, explore related preparedness tasks, learn how to collect and communicate disaster assessment information, and become familiar with how disaster assessment information supports management and service delivery decisions.
Prerequisites: Disaster Services: An Overview (modules one and two)

Client Casework: Providing Emergency Assistance
DATE: 7/31 (Tuesday) &      TIME: 6pm - 9:30pm (3.5 hrs)     COURSE ID: DIS000015     OFFERING ID: 01546440
          8/1 (Wednesday)
The purpose of this course is to prepare Red Cross employees and volunteers to perform the tasks of an Individual Client Services casework service associate.
Prerequisites: Disaster Services: An Overview

August 2012

Disaster Services: An Overview
DATE: 08/20 (Monday)     TIME: 6pm - 9:30pm (3.5 hrs)     COURSE ID: DIS000095     OFFERING ID: 01519877
The purpose of this course is to provide information about ways participants can help their community prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies and disasters. Participants also learn about volunteer opportunities at their local Red Cross chapter.   
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this course.

Disaster Action Team (DAT) Orientation
DATE: 8/22 (Wednesday)     TIME: 6pm - 9pm (3 hrs)     COURSE ID: CDNDIS103     OFFERING ID: 01532697
This course orients the new Disaster Action Team Member to the initial chapter disaster response, chapter policies, and procedures, including vehicles, supplies, and chapter structure. The participant will explore the responsibilities of the DAT and the role of the DAT in both small and large disaster operations.
Pre-requisites: Disaster Services: An Overview

 September 2012

Disaster Services: An Overview
DATE: 09/17 (Monday)     TIME: 6pm - 9:30pm (3.5 hrs)     COURSE ID: DIS000095     OFFERING ID: 01519902
The purpose of this course is to provide information about ways participants can help their community prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies and disasters. Participants also learn about volunteer opportunities at their local Red Cross chapter.   
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this course.

Disaster Action Team (DAT) Orientation
DATE: 9/19 (Wednesday)     TIME: 6pm - 9pm (3 hrs)     COURSE ID: CDNDIS103     OFFERING ID: 01532746
This course orients the new Disaster Action Team Member to the initial chapter disaster response, chapter policies, and procedures, including vehicles, supplies, and chapter structure. The participant will explore the responsibilities of the DAT and the role of the DAT in both small and large disaster operations.
Pre-requisites: Disaster Services: An Overview

October 2012

Disaster Services: An Overview
DATE: 10/8 (Monday)     TIME: 6pm - 9:30pm (3.5 hrs)     COURSE ID: DIS000095     OFFERING ID: 01519912
The purpose of this course is to provide information about ways participants can help their community prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies and disasters. Participants also learn about volunteer opportunities at their local Red Cross chapter.   
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this course.

Disaster Action Team (DAT) Orientation
DATE: 10/10 (Wednesday)     TIME: 6pm - 9pm (3 hrs)     COURSE ID: CDNDIS103     OFFERING ID: 01532773
This course orients the new Disaster Action Team Member to the initial chapter disaster response, chapter policies, and procedures, including vehicles, supplies, and chapter structure. The participant will explore the responsibilities of the DAT and the role of the DAT in both small and large disaster operations.
Pre-requisites: Disaster Services: An Overview

To view additional dates, times and locations, please click on the link below.
Greater Cincinnati-Dayton Region Emergency Services Training Schedule for January 2012 - June 2012